Skeleton ships are causing chaos - have you met them in battle yet?
Cursed Sails was the second time-limited campaign Content Update. It was added in the 1.2.0 patch.
There’s panic at the Outposts as banners are appearing throughout the three regions of the Sea of Thieves – banners that are calling you out! Every pirate worth their salt is being challenged to battle at sea, as the dead make war on the living in grim galleons that wield curses against the unwary. Want more ways to meet the foe? The new Brigantine vessel lets three-person crews join the fray, or you can now form Alliances to share voyages, gold and experience rewards across crews. To arms, pirates!
New Threat - Skeleton Ships have arrived from the depths of the Sea of Thieves with a variety of cursed cannonballs. Blast them from afar or board their vessel if you fancy your chances face-to-face! Beware of the cursed cannonballs, their effects may turn the tide of battle in the blink of an eye.
Investigate the Skeleton Scourge - The arrival of skeleton ships has all but blockaded the Outposts, leaving the local traders in a tight spot. Something caused this new and personal threat to the pirate way of life, so why not ask your friendly, local Bilge Rat in the tavern if he’s heard any rumours? In this time-limited campaign, investigate the tale of a missing merchant and uncover the origins of the undead armada to unlock unique rewards!
Campaign
Find Duke at a Tavern. The Bilge Rat (Duke) is where players can learn of new events, he'll point you to Golden Sands Outpost.
Talk to one Shipwright Shop in The Wilds and The Ancient Isles, in order to get the other region sails.
Battles
Skeleton fleets have placed banners at the Outposts, declaring a challenge to any pirates daring to fight. The banners indicate the appointment and Cursed Cannonballs rewarded, and fly white when a challenge is complete.
Schedule
The event ran by a specific schedule with set timeframes each week where players were tasked to defend a given region from a Skeleton Ship fleet who would have their own specific Cursed Cannonballs arsenal.
The Crew of The Cursed Helm Challenge ye to The Battle of The Shores of Plenty. Be North West of Smuggler's Bay between the 1st and the 10th or The Shores of Plenty be ours forever!
The Crew of The Foul Grog Challenge ye to The Great War of The Ancient Isles. Be West of Shark Bait Cove between the 11th and the 20th or The Ancient Isles be ours forever!
The Crew of The Dancing Demon Challenge ye to The Final Stand of The Wilds. Be East of Marauder's Arch between the 21st and the 30th or The Wilds be ours forever!
The Crew of The Fools Stride Challenge ye to The Battle of The Shores of Plenty. Be North West of Smuggler's Bay between the 1st and the 10th or The Shores of Plenty be ours forever!
The Crew of The Treacherous Bounty Challenge ye to The Great War of The Ancient Isles. Be West of Shark Bait Cove between the 11th and the 20th or The Ancient Isles be ours forever!
The Crew of The Enslaving Chain Challenge ye to The Final Stand of The Wilds. Be East of Marauder's Arch between the 21st and the 30th or The Wilds be ours forever!
The Crew of The Sandman's Revenge Challenge ye to The Battle of The Shores of Plenty. Be North West of Smuggler's Bay between the 1st and the 10th or The Shores of Plenty be ours forever!
The Crew of The Black Viper Challenge ye to The Great War of The Ancient Isles. Be West of Shark Bait Cove between the 11th and the 20th or The Ancient Isles be ours forever!
The Crew of The Siren's Gale Challenge ye to The Final Stand of The Wilds. Be East of Marauder's Arch between the 21st and the 30th or The Wilds be ours forever!
Time-limited items
These time-limited items were offered for purchase from Duke for the duration of Cursed Sails and are no longer available for purchase.
