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Sea of Thieves
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Highlights
- Sea of Thieves offers a variety of weapons, each with unique pros and cons, making it crucial to choose the right combination.
- New players have access to all weapons from the start, but finding the best playstyle and weapon combo is key for successful adventures.
- Weapons like Blade of Souls and Obsidian Ashen Winds Skull add exciting options, but personal preference and playstyle determine the best weapon.
Sea of Thieves has a unique combat system that might seem quite basic at first, but there are a lot of layers to the weapons in the game. Players are limited to carrying just two weapons at any one time and, usually, one of those slots will be taken by the humble cutlass.
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Unlike some progression-based games, all the weapons are available to new players as soon as they start the game. The only real problem for each player is choosing a playstyle or finding the right weapon combination. Some combinations are good for specific Sea of Thieves adventures, while others are more well-rounded. There are pros and cons to each weapon though.
Updated August 7th, 2024, by Gemma Johnson: Sea of Thieves continues to give players all kinds of weapons and tools in its evolving pirate sandbox, from classic pirate cutlasses and pistols to more elaborate ones powered by fire and beyond. Indeed, Sea of Thieves Season 13 introduces even more exciting weapons with the fiery Blade of Souls and Obsidian Ashen Winds Skull. With an expanding roster of weapons, many players may be eager to know which are the best weapons in Sea of Thieves. Of course, the Sea of Thieves' best weapon may come down to personal preference and playstyle with each possessing different advantages and disadvantages. However, there are undoubtedly more effective ones plus some with unique additional benefits. This Sea of Thieves weapons Tier List adds two new entries and features weapons in the latest update, showcasing where they rank among the best weapons in the game.
14 Blunderbomb
Knock Back Players And Ships
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Blunderbombs are a type of throwable Sea of Thieves weapon that explodes shrapnel upon impact, causing damage to players within a given AOE, albeit rather minimal as a weapon that focuses more on knock-back, such as knocking a player off a ship. They can be shot out of cannons or thrown, but players can only carry a limited supply of up to five at any one time, although players could buy or obtain more in the world.
The main disadvantage of Blunderbombs is they only damage players, not ships, but could deploy some knock-back effects if deployed strategically.
13 Trident Of Dark Tides
Powerful But Slow
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While not necessarily a fan-favorite, the Trident of Dark Tides offers some of the most varied shots when it comes to Sea of Thieves' best weapons. It fires small, medium, and large charged bubbles that damage and knock back enemies. The longer a player charges the weapon, the bigger the bubble will become. On one hand, it works well as a powerful, long-range weapon that also does splash damage, making it great for fighting multiple enemies.
On the flip side, it's weaker in close combat owning to its slow charge-up. Tridents also only contain 30 shots and will disappear once used. Players will also have to search the open game world for them as loot.
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12 Firebomb
Set Ships And Enemies Ablaze
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Firebombs can be thrown or shot out of cannon to cause fiery chaos and a big distraction, especially when setting fire to other players' ships. While they don't inflict high levels of damage immediately, they can cause damage over time until the flames are put out with water or go out.
Although players can only carry a maximum of up to five Firebombs at a time, they can be handy to give players the edge, especially for solo Sea of Thieves players who might struggle to master other weapons.
11 Explosive Gunpowder Barrel
A Risky But Deadly Explosive Weapon In The Right Hands
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While not a traditional weapon as such, gunpowder barrels are a type of explosive in Sea of Thieves which are primarily a piece of loot that players can sell for around 200–2,000 gold coins, dependent on the players' Emissary level. While they can spawn almost anywhere in the game, they are most commonly found in Skeleton and Sea Forts, plus are carried by Gunpowder Skeletons, who can also use them as a weapon against players when set alight.
Although not new, they can be a handy weapon to use against other players during PVP if players can sneak one aboard another player's ship, or shoot one they are transporting. This makes them some of the riskiest loot to keep aboard, as they can inflict devastating damage on players and their ships as perhaps the most powerful explosives in the game. However, they can't be thrown like other explosive weapons, limiting their usage somewhat.
10 Ashen Winds Skull/Obsidian Ashen Winds Skull
Inflict Flamethrower Damage For A Price
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There is little to rival the panic that players can cause with a burning Ashen Winds Skull that carries the flaming power of an Ashen Lord when looted from its corpse. While it's powerful in setting fire to players and ships during naval combat, it doesn't cause that much damage immediately as another damage-over-time weapon. Sea of Thieves Season 13 also introduced a variant design called the Obsidian Ashen Winds Skull, which seems to offer similar levels of value and effects being worth approximately 2,500-3,000 gold depending on usage and player Emissary Level.
However, players can sell Ashen Skulls for a considerable amount as another way to make money in Sea of Thieves, plus gain reputation boosts with various emissaries, albeit not as much gold as other treasures. Indeed, the more used the skull is, the less it is worth.
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9 Skull Of Siren Song
A Weapon And A High-Value Treasure Item
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Although Season 11's Skull of Siren Song is multi-functional, in many ways, it is more valuable as a treasure than as a weapon. While it looks extremely cool, it's not a high-damage weapon, and doesn't inflict as much damage as some players might expect. However, it does have some advantages over the Ashen Winds Skull, given that using it as a weapon doesn't decrease its value in any way. Players can still sell it for a whopping 50,000, as potentially one of the best ways to make money in Sea of Thieves.
However, it can be time-consuming and challenging to acquire, especially when fighting or racing against other players for it. That said, it is possible to obtain the Skull of Siren Song without any opposition at all, so it's worth a try, provided players are willing to become a potential target on the map in doing so.
8 Bone Caller
Summon Skeleton Friends To Turn The Tide Of Battle
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The Bone Caller is, in many ways, one of the best weapons in Sea of Thieves, at least in the throwables category. When playing solo in Sea of Thieves, it's a fantastic way to even the odds in combat when fighting groups of enemies. When thrown, it summons a group of skeletons to fight on players' behalf until they are destroyed, giving players their own personal skeleton army. Throwing the Bone Caller onto PVP is a fantastic distraction technique, potentially giving players time to quickly drop a ship's anchor.
However, as it stands, there is no way to strengthen Bone Caller skeletons, so they don't necessarily last that long. Although they have hilarious randomized name markers, it can sometimes also feel tricky to spot who is an enemy and who isn't in skeleton battles amid the battle chaos, and throwing a second Bone Caller will just despawn the first one's skeletons, rather than increasing their numbers.
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7 Double Barrel Pistol
Good When Up Close And Personal, But Not For Much Else
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Sea of Thieves' Double Barrel Pistol is essentially a cross between the Flintlock and Blunderbuss. It fires relatively quick, high-powered shots at close range without the Blunderbuss' often less accurate spray. It is also a versatile weapon, as it gives players the choice of whether to fire a single or double shot, or even team it with another gun for triple-gunning tactics. However, it's not very effective at mid-to-long range, making the Flintlock a better weapon all-round.
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6 Throwing Knives
A Surprisingly Effective Throwing Or Melee-Combat Weapon
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Sea of Thieves' Throwing Knives are a fun alternative to the Cutlass, and may remind some players of using throwing knives in Rare's classic FPS game,Goldeneye. Players have the option to throw up to five knives or attack with them through small stabs or a charged, high-powered swipe that's perfect for stealth attacks. This makes them a versatile weapon that's also pretty powerful with the ability to take out some enemies in a single throw, such as Coral Skeletons.
As long as players retrieve the knives when thrown, they're also the only Sea of Thieves weapon with the potential for unlimited ammo. However, that's assuming players can find them once thrown, as they can get lost in the environment or picked up by other players. They can also be more challenging to wield in combat compared to the Cutlass, especially against groups of foes.
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5 Flintlock
Versatile And Accurate Shooting
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Not everyone’s favorite gun, but a good staple for many starting in their pirate career that can be very effective. Everyone that begins Sea of Thieves will start automatically with a Cutlass and Flintlock pistol. The Flintlock should only be used at close- to mid-range due to its weakness at long-range, but when used well, it is powerful and can kill enemies in two shots. However, it has a notorious bullet drop and can be hard to master when fighting other players in Sea of Thieves PVP.
The Flintlock has a decent reload speed and can be fired accurately without having to aim down sights. One bullet could reduce a player's health by around half, so it may only take two shots to kill them. One way to learn how to use this weapon effectively is to pick up a skin that offers iron sights, which helps considerably with aiming.
4 Blunderbuss
Inflict High-Powered Close-Range Damage
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A step-up in damage and unpredictability, the Blunderbuss is a close-range execution in the hands of a skilled pirate. Many players will experience an enemy tucking on their ship and appearing from seemingly nowhere before aiming a blunderbuss.
This is a lesson that teaches many a new pirate about its power. From close range, it fires a spread of 10 bullets that will one-shot anyone if the distance is right. Aiming down sight will reduce the spread of the bullets, increasing its deadliness at close range. It is inconsistent to aim with, can be tricky in close range, and is next to useless at long range. Players will need to be cautious fighting against Sea of Thieves PVE enemies, with some skeletons masters of the weapon.
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3 Blade of Souls
Inflict Fire Damage With A High-Value Sword
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The Blade of Souls is a reward that's also a weapon capable of inflicting fire damage on impact and knockback effects, making it perhaps the most powerful melee weapon in the game yet. However, players can only get it by defeating the Burning Blade ship in Sea of Thieves, a world event introduced in Season 13 where players can effectively become the villain or choose to take it down.
While its extra fire ability adds an extra layer of damage compared to the standard cutlass, the only consideration that holds it back is how less practical it is. Instead of becoming a weapon that temporarily sits in the player's armory, it can only be placed on the ground when players stop to do other things like replenish health, making it less convenient to use. Placing it on the ground also gives other players an opportunity to take it for themselves during combat, plus obtaining it places a marker on the map and makes it a risky weapon to keep for long.
2 Cutlass
A Staple, And A Versatile Weapon For Any Pirate
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A close call above the Blunderbuss is the pirate classic, the Cutlass. The Cutlass is devastating when used correctly, but there is a skill and nuance to it. Many players begin sword fighting with a slash-and-hope method until they learn the timing. Slashes damage any enemies within reach in a wide arc, perfect for when players are fighting multiple enemies.
The Cutlass' heavy attack lunges the player forward causing deadline damage. It can be hard to time but devastating if it lands. Hitting an enemy with the Cutlass will also interrupt their actions, so landing chain hits will usually result in victory. Combined with gun combat, the Cutlass will often put the finishing touches on any Sea Thieves PVP battle.
1 Eye Of Reach
Deadly, Pinpoint Accuracy As The Best Weapon In Sea of Thieves
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The Eye of Reach is arguably the Sea of Thieves' best weapon yet, but in many ways, the hardest gun to master, albeit with the most rewards in terms of its skill cap. This pirate-themed sniper rifle is deadly at both long and short ranges. If a player can master a quick-scope mechanic or hip-firing then this gun can even beat the Blunderbuss in close-range combat.
At long range, it comfortably beats the Pistol in terms of bullet range, making it easier to predict shots. The downside is its slowest reload time, but one shot could damage a player’s health by around 70%. A quick Eye of Reach shot and Cutlass lunge is all it takes to end a fight.
Sea of Thieves
Adventure
- Platform(s)
- PC , PlayStation 5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series S , Xbox Series X
- Released
- March 20, 2018
- Developer(s)
- Rare
- Publisher(s)
- Microsoft Game Studios
- Video Games
- Sea of Thieves
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