Banjo

Banjo
Details
Type	Equipment
Location	Equipment Chest

The Banjo is an Instrument that Players can use to play Shanties with in Sea of Thieves.

Usage

Every Player Pirate acquires a Banjo during their Maiden Voyage, which they can use at any time during their adventures on The Sea of Thieves. The Banjo can be accessed from the Equipment Radial Menu. The Cosmetic design of the Player's Banjo can be switched at Equipment Chests. These designs can be purchased from Equipment Shops and only change the visual appearance of the Instrument.

Banjos have one Interaction, which is to play Music! Players can take out any Instrument to start playing a Sea Shanty. The Shanty will play as long as the Player holds down the button. If a player lets go of the button and holds it down again, another Shanty will play from the start. Other Player Pirates can join in on the Shanty with instruments of their own. The first Pirate to start playing a Shanty will be the lead Instrument, playing the melody of the song. Other Pirates will then play backing to the lead instrument. When the Lead Instrument player lets go of the button, they will give the lead Instrument to another Player, who will then play the melody instead. Once the previous lead player starts playing again, they will then play backing instead.

Players will start to play out of tune if they are drunk with Grog. Instruments also sound muffled if Players are using them below water.

Players can acquire the Shanty of Legends from the Mysterious Stranger once they achieve the status of Pirate Legend. With the shanty, they can use their Instruments to play the tune in front of the stairs of any Tavern to gain access to the Athena's Fortune Hideout.

Variants

All new players are equipped with a basic Sailor Banjo by default. Other versions are available for purchase from the Equipment Shop.

• Total Cost: 1,872,290   145   1,245 

Image	Name	Source	Cost	Requires	Set	In-game description
	Admiral Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Admiral	"Strum a nice, nautical ditty to boost morale among your sterling crew."
	Aristocrat Banjo	Equipment Shop	30	n/a	Aristocrat	"The banjo is a rather drab instrument, but this one has been ornately upgraded to suit your tastes."
	Azure Ocean Crawler Banjo	Equipment Shop	4,950	Hunter of Trophy Fish Deliver 25 Trophy Fish.	Azure Ocean Crawler	"Resonating through this crusty shell, your shanties will surely call to the creatures of the deep."
	Banjo of Banishment	Season Four	n/a	n/a	Standalone Cosmetics	"It's hard to imagine strumming a happy shanty on such an infernal instrument, but try your best - or face banishment!"
	Banjo of Plenty	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Festival of Plenty	"Join The Hunter’s Call in being thankful for the bounty provided by the Sea of Thieves."
	Banjo of the Ashen Dragon	Equipment Shop	4,950	Tome of Fire IV Sell the Tome of Fire IV.	Ashen Dragon	"Strum a tune on this flaming banjo and soon you'll have everyone dancing like the deck's on fire!"
	Banjo of the Bristling Barnacle	Equipment Shop	47,250	Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades: 5 20 60 150 300  chests	Bristling Barnacle	"Play a seaworthy shanty on this banjo that seems perfect for fans of all things fishy."
	Banjo of the Damned	Equipment Chest	n/a	Captain of Haunted Waters Legendary Commendation: Complete all commendations for 'Captains of the Damned'.	Damned	"Wherever the dead gather and memories of glory are celebrated... Sooner or later, someone's going to start a sing-song."
	Banjo of the Silent Barnacle	Equipment Shop	47,250	Hoarder of Barnacled Gold Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders. Grades: 5 20 60 150 300  chests	The Silent Barnacle	"Play a seaworthy shanty on this banjo that seems perfect for fans of all things fishy."
	Banjo of the Wailing Barnacle	Equipment Shop	30	n/a	Wailing Barnacle	"Play a seaworthy shanty on this banjo that seems perfect for fans of all things fishy."
	Bilge Rat Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Bilge Rat	"A plucky old banjo, mostly held together with spit and good intentions."
	Bone Crusher Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	Scourge of Skeleton Ships Defeat 50 Skeleton Ships.	Bone Crusher	"Crafted from the bones of the dead, this has a decidedly hollow twang."
	Castaway Bilge Rat Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Castaway Bilge Rat	"A plucky old banjo, mostly held together with spit and good intentions."
	Ceremonial Admiral Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Ceremonial Admiral	"Strum a nice, nautical ditty to boost morale among your sterling crew."
	Cultured Aristocrat Banjo	Equipment Shop	47,250	The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise Curse another crews' ship with Peaceball while flying Reaper's Mark flag.	Cultured Aristocrat	"The banjo is a rather drab instrument, but this one has been ornately upgraded to suit your tastes."
	Dark Adventurers Banjo	Athena's Fortune Shop	1,181,250	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150	Dark Adventurers	"This gothic take on the humble banjo lends a sobering edge to any shanty."
	Dawn Hunter Banjo	Equipment Shop	47,250	Plundered Prizes Sell 600 of any Trading Company items while flying the Reaper's Bones Emissary Flag. Grades: 120 240 360 480 600  treasures	Dawn Hunter	"Play a banjo right and it can sound surprisingly intimidating... especially on an isolated island."
	Deep Ocean Crawler Banjo	Equipment Shop	31,500	n/a	Deep Ocean Crawler	"Resonating through this crusty shell, your shanties will surely call to the creatures of the deep."
	Eastern Winds Jade Banjo	Equipment Shop	47,250	Generous Giving for Many Deliver 25 Generous Gifts.	Eastern Winds Jade	"With its ornate dragon design, this imported banjo looks even better than it sounds."
	Eastern Winds Sapphire Banjo	Twitch Drops	n/a	n/a	Eastern Winds Sapphire	"With its ornate dragon design, this imported banjo looks even better than it sounds."
	Fearless Bone Crusher Banjo	Equipment Shop	30	n/a	Fearless Bone Crusher	"Crafted from the bones of the dead, this has a decidedly hollow twang."
	Forsaken Ashes Banjo	Equipment Shop	4,950	Master Devil's Voyager Complete all "Devil's Voyager" (Golden & Mystic Devil's Voyager) Commendations	Forsaken Ashes	"Pluck this banjo fast enough and it'll be as hot as the Devil's Roar itself."
	Frostbite Banjo	Equipment Shop	47,250	Humble Giving for All Deliver 50 Humble Gifts.	Frostbite	"The strings may be harsh on frozen fingers, but the melody is as comforting as ever."
	Frozen Horizon Banjo	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Frozen Horizon	"Gloves are a must for plucking the icy strings of this banjo - unless you want to be down a few fingers."
	Ghost Banjo	Athena's Fortune Shop	24,995	16	Ghost	"Gone but not forgotten, banjo fans can play this for all eternity."
	Gilded Phoenix Banjo	Twitch Drops	n/a	n/a	Gilded Phoenix	"This banjo is so artfully crafted, you could just hum and people would stop to watch you perform."
	Glorious Sea Dog Banjo	Equipment Shop	4,000	n/a	Glorious Sea Dog	"Shame you can’t duel with banjos. Right...?"
	Grand Admiral Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	41	Grand Admiral	"Strum a nice, nautical ditty to boost morale among your sterling crew."
	Guardian Ghost Banjo	Athena's Fortune Shop	24,995	The Poltergeists While wearing the Ghostly Curse, play 'We Shall Sail Together' with at least one other Ghost.	Guardian Ghost	"Gone but not forgotten, banjo fans can play this for all eternity."
	Hunter Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Hunter	"Play a banjo right and it can sound surprisingly intimidating… especially on an isolated island."
	Imperial Sovereign Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Imperial Sovereign	"Apparently this rather common instrument is now all the rage in high society."
	Inky Kraken Banjo	Equipment Shop	31,500	n/a	Inky Kraken	"For Kraken vanquishers who also enjoy some rustic tunes, obviously."
	Islehopper Outlaw Banjo	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Islehopper Outlaw	"Unleash musical mayhem and whip your fellow ne'er-do-wells into a frenzy with this brutal banjo."
	Kraken Banjo	Equipment Shop	4,950	n/a	Kraken	"For Kraken vanquishers who also enjoy some rustic tunes, obviously."
	Legendary Banjo	Athena's Fortune Shop	4,950	Pirate Legend Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies. 150	Legendary	"Even tone-deaf Legends can strum this banjo, then soon the shanties will flow!"
	Magpie's Glory Banjo	Emissary Ledger	n/a	8x	Legendary Spirit	"Some say a bard has recently appeared, eager to record Pirate Legends' adventures in song..."
	Masked Renegade Banjo	Emissary Ledger	n/a	n/a	Masked Renegade	"Friendly shanties are just the thing to distract a foe while your crew sets their ship on fire."
	Mercenary Banjo	Equipment Shop	30	n/a	Mercenary	"Banjo playing hardens the fingers, just as mercenary work hardens the soul."
	Merchant Ambassador Banjo	Emissary Ledger	n/a	8x	Merchant Ambassador	"Snakes can be mesmerised by music, which is useful if you've been hired to transport them."
	Nightshine Parrot Banjo	Equipment Shop	31,500	n/a	Nightshine Parrot	"This colourful instrument is perfect for serenading your favourite parrot."
	Obsidian Banjo	Equipment Chest	n/a	n/a	Black Dog	"This black banjo hides well in shadow, allowing for a rather unsettling musical ambush."
	Ocean Crawler Banjo	Equipment Shop	4,950	n/a	Ocean Crawler	"Resonating through this crusty shell, your shanties will surely call to the creatures of the deep."
	Parrot Banjo	Equipment Shop	4,950	n/a	Parrot	"This colourful instrument is perfect for serenading your favourite parrot."
	Relic of Darkness Banjo	Emissary Ledger	n/a	8x	Relic of Darkness	"Prove your prophetic prowess by striking up a tune that won't be composed until tomorrow."
	Rogue Sea Dog Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	41	Rogue Sea Dog	"A banjo for the salt of the earth - sturdy, simple and tuned to perfection."
	Royal Sovereign Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	41	Royal Sovereign	"Apparently this rather common instrument is now all the rage in high society."
	Ruffian Sea Dog Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Ruffian Sea Dog	"A banjo for the salt of the earth - sturdy, simple and tuned to perfection."
	Sailor Banjo	Equipment Chest	n/a	n/a	Sailor	"You won’t impress anyone at shanty practice with this, but at least you showed up."
	Sapphire Blade Banjo	Insider Programme	n/a	n/a	Sapphire Blade	"A finely-crafted instrument purchased by the wealthy owner of the Silver Blade, who was wise enough not to try playing it."
	Scorched Forsaken Ashes Banjo	Equipment Shop	4,950	Hunter of the Ashen Winds Sell 25 Ashen Winds Skulls	Scorched Forsaken Ashes	"Pluck this banjo fast enough and it'll be as hot as the Devil's Roar itself."
	Scurvy Bilge Rat Banjo	Equipment Shop	10,050	n/a	Scurvy Bilge Rat	"A plucky old banjo, mostly held together with spit and good intentions."
	Sea Dog Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Sea Dog	"A banjo for the salt of the earth - sturdy, simple and tuned to perfection."
	Seared Forsaken Ashes Banjo	Equipment Shop	4,950	Hunter of the Ashen Winds Sell 25 Ashen Winds Skulls	Seared Forsaken Ashes	"Pluck this banjo fast enough and it'll be as hot as The Devil's Roar itself."
	Shining Pegasus Banjo	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Shining Pegasus	"Some pirates claim that the strings on this exquisite banjo were spun from a golden fleece."
	Silver Blade Banjo	Insider Programme	n/a	n/a	Silver Blade	"A finely-crafted instrument purchased by the wealthy owner of the Silver Blade, who was wise enough not to try playing it."
	Soaring Oracle Banjo	Pirate Emporium	249	n/a	Soaring Oracle	"Pieced together from shoreline nests and beach debris, this banjo always smells faintly of the sea."
	Sovereign Banjo	Equipment Shop	3,500	n/a	Sovereign	"Apparently this rather common instrument is now all the rage in high society."
	Sunshine Parrot Banjo	Equipment Shop	47,250	Legends of the Sea II Find Umbra's book on Crescent Isle, where Salty once rested.	Sunshine Parrot	"This colourful instrument is perfect for serenading your favourite parrot."
	Thriving Wild Rose Banjo	Equipment Shop	47,250	Always Yours Legendary Commendation: Complete all Commendations for 'Wild Rose.	Thriving Wild Rose	"A pretty banjo that would be ideal for a little moonlight serenade."
	Tribute Peak Banjo	Emissary Ledger	n/a	8x	Tribute Peak	"Be careful how vigorously you strum this banjo - golden strings are especially expensive to replace."
	Triumphant Sea Dog Banjo	Equipment Shop	17,200	Musical Sea Dog Play a Shanty with 3 other pirates on the stage in the Glorious Sea Dog Tavern using a Glorious Sea Dog Instrument Note: All participants must have a Glorious Sea Dog Instrument equipped.	Triumphant Sea Dog	"Shame you can't duel with banjos. Right...?"
	Twilight Hunter Banjo	Twitch Drops	n/a	n/a	Twilight Hunter	"Play a banjo right and it can sound surprisingly intimidating… especially on an isolated island."
	Venomous Kraken Banjo	Equipment Shop	47,250	Legendary Kraken Hunter Defeat 10 Krakens	Venomous Kraken	"For Kraken vanquishers who also enjoy some rustic tunes, obviously."
	Wild Rose Banjo	Equipment Shop	25	n/a	Wild Rose	"A pretty banjo that would be ideal for a little moonlight serenade."

Trivia

• The Banjo was an item of an NPC in the Athena's Fortune Hideout, that previously was unavailable to the players.
• The emote phrase "Guh-Huh!" is a reference to Banjo-Kazooie, more specifically, an exclamation said by Banjo.

Pirate Chat

Here is the Pirate Chat Wheel for Banjos: