Drum

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

Usage

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

Drums 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.

The melody of the Drum is whistled by the Player Pirate.

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.

List of Drums

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

  • Total Items: 78
  • Total Cost: 3,578,550 Gold  745 Doubloons  1,494 Ancient Coins
Image Name Source Cost Ltd Requires Set In-game description
Admiral Drum 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Admiral "With this, if you must play, no one will notice that you're not actually playing on beat."
Aristocrat Drum 30 Doubloons n/a n/a Aristocrat "If there's one thing aristocrats do right, it's beat their own drum."
Azure Ocean Crawler Drum 4,950 Gold n/a
Hunter of Trophy Fish
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Hunter of Trophy Fish
Deliver 25 Trophy Fish.
Azure Ocean Crawler "Beat out some tunes and get your crewmates out of their shells."
Azure Scout Drum 4,950 Gold n/a n/a Azure Scout "Pirate battlefields are already loud places. Why not make them even louder?"
Bilge Rat Drum 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Bilge Rat "Not sure this can still be called a drum but it's an interesting conversation piece that sounds like a drum."
Bone Crusher Drum 3,500 Gold n/a
Scourge of Skeleton Ships
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Scourge of Skeleton Ships
Defeat 50 Skeleton Ships.
Bone Crusher "Now this is a drum that will rattle your bones."
Castaway Bilge Rat Drums 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Castaway Bilge Rat "Not sure this can still be called a drum but it's an interesting conversation piece that sounds like a drum."
Ceremonial Admiral Drum 3,500 Gold n/a
Merchant Alliance 41
Ceremonial Admiral "With this, if you must play, no one will notice that you're not actually playing on beat."
Cultured Aristocrat Drum 47,250 Gold n/a
The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise
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The Curse Of The Pacifists Demise
Curse another crews' ship with Peaceball while flying Reaper's Mark flag.
Cultured Aristocrat "If there's one thing aristocrats do right, it's beat their own drum."
Dark Adventurers Drum 1,181,250 Gold n/a
Pirate Legend
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Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Dark Adventurers "The Reapers comprehend a forbidden truth: everyone prefers drummers."
Dawn Hunter Drum 47,250 Gold n/a
Plundered Prizes
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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 "The question is... where did you get the skin for this drum?"
Deep Ocean Crawler Drum 31,500 Gold n/a n/a Deep Ocean Crawler "Beat out some tunes and get your crewmates out of their shells."
Drum of Plenty 249 Ancient Coins
Time-limited item
n/a Festival of Plenty "Merrick's greatest passions, drumming and feasting, brought together in one instrument."
Drum of the Ashen Dragon 4,950 Gold n/a
Tome of Fire I
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Tome of Fire I
Sell the Tome of Fire I.
Ashen Dragon "Beat a hot rhythm fast enough to make even a dragon dance."
Drum of the Bristling Barnacle 47,250 Gold n/a
Hoarder of Barnacled Gold
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Hoarder of Barnacled Gold
Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders.
Grades:
  • 5
  • 20
  • 60
  • 150
  • 300
 chests
Bristling Barnacle "Dredged up from a shipwreck, this drum plays with the echoes of the deep."
Drum of the Damned
n/a
n/a
Captain of Haunted Waters
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Captain of Haunted Waters
Legendary Commendation: Complete all commendations for 'Captains of the Damned'.
Damned "You don't have to be a ghost to create a stirring rhythm with a dead pirate's drum. Use it to honour their adventures!"
Drum of the Deep Equipment Chest
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a The Hungering One "This drum has a legacy of hunger, violence and blood. So... yeah, have fun with that."
Drum of the Silent Barnacle 47,250 Gold n/a
Hoarder of Barnacled Gold
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Hoarder of Barnacled Gold
Sell 300 Shipwrecked Chests to the Gold Hoarders.
Grades:
  • 5
  • 20
  • 60
  • 150
  • 300
 chests
Silent Barnacle "Dredged up from a shipwreck, this drum plays with the echoes of the deep."
Drum of the Wailing Barnacle 30 Doubloons n/a n/a Wailing Barnacle "Dredged up from a shipwreck, this drum plays with the echoes of the deep."
Eastern Winds Jade Drum 47,250 Gold n/a
Generous Giving for Many
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Generous Giving for Many
Deliver 25 Generous Gifts.
Eastern Winds Jade "Vigorous drum beats are said to mirror a dragon's mating call. Maybe take it easy with that next drum solo."
Eastern Winds Ruby Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Eastern Winds Ruby "Vigorous drum beats are said to mirror a dragon's mating call. Maybe take it easy with that next drum solo."
Eastern Winds Sapphire Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Eastern Winds Sapphire "Vigorous drum beats are said to mirror a dragon's mating call. Maybe take it easy with that next drum solo."
Fates of Fortune Drum 150,000 Gold n/a
Reaper's Riches
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Reaper's Riches
Grades:
  • 30
  • 60
  • 90
  • 120
  • 150
  • 180
  • 210
 Chests
Fates of Fortune "Try not to lose the rhythm to your lucky streak with this tub thumper."
Fearless Bone Crusher Drum 30 Doubloons n/a n/a Fearless Bone Crusher "Now this is a drum that will rattle your bones."
Flaming Jackal Drum 4,950 Gold n/a n/a Flaming Jackal "The perfect instrument for drumming out a marching beat as you venture into battle."
Forsaken Ashes Drum 4,950 Gold n/a
Master Devil's Voyager
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Master Devil's Voyager
Complete all 'Devil's Voyager' Commendations.
Forsaken Ashes "Watch your fingers on this red-hot drum!"
Frostbite Drum 47,250 Gold n/a
Humble Giving for All
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Humble Giving for All
Deliver 50 Humble Gifts.
Frostbite "If the cold starts getting to you, why not dance along to the beat and warm yourself up?"
Frozen Horizon Drum 249 Ancient Coins n/a n/a Frozen Horizon "The tinkling timbre of this frosty drum has been known to help pirates unwind after a long day of buccaneering."
Ghost Drum 24,550 Gold n/a
Athena's Fortune 14
Ghost "The beats of this drum echo in ways that some find most unsettling... like ghostly heartbeats."
Gilded Phoenix Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Gilded Phoenix "A simple instrument in a magnificent form, not unlike a simple pirate in a Gilded Phoenix Jacket."
Glorious Sea Dog Drum 4,000 Gold n/a n/a Glorious Sea Dog "A steady beat will help your crewmates work together and seize victory!"
Gold Hoarders Drum 500,000 Gold n/a
Gold Hoarders 55
Gold Hoarders "Excellent aim is needed when playing this drum, so that you don't strike the pointy parts by mistake."
Grand Admiral Drum 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Grand Admiral "With this, if you must play, no one will notice that you're not actually playing on beat."
Graveyard Gladiator Drum 249 Ancient Coins n/a n/a Graveyard Gladiator "A battle drum passed down through generations of people who savour the sensation of hitting things."
Guardian Ghost Drum 24,550 Gold n/a
The Poltergeists
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The Poltergeists
While wearing the Ghostly Curse, play 'We Shall Sail Together' with at least one other Ghost.
Guardian Ghost "The beats of this drum echo in ways that some find most unsettling... like ghostly heartbeats."
Hunter Drum 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Hunter "The question is... where did you get the skin for this drum?"
Imperial Sovereign Drum 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Imperial Sovereign "For the style conscious pirate who doesn't know how to play the other instruments."
Inky Kraken Drum 31,500 Gold n/a n/a Inky Kraken "This sea-monster inspired drum would surely appeal to a certain 'Merry' Merrick..."
Kraken Drum 4,950 Gold n/a n/a Kraken "This sea-monster inspired drum would surely appeal to a certain 'Merry' Merrick..."
Labyrinth Looter Drum 249 Ancient Coins n/a n/a Labyrinth Looter "If a drum isn't enough for you, it doubles as a maze puzzle to keep you entertained on long nights at sea."
Legendary Drum 4,950 Gold n/a
Pirate Legend
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Pirate Legend
Obtained from the Mysterious Stranger after reaching Level 50 in any three Trading Companies.
150
Legendary "When a pirate like you deigns to drum a beat, all who hear will tap their feet."
Lucky Hand Drum 600 Doubloons n/a n/a Lucky Hand "The source of many a tense drum roll during high-stakes card games out at sea."
Maestro Drum 47,250 Gold n/a
The Artistic Souls
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The Artistic Souls
Complete all Commendations within this collection. (5)
Maestro "Each beat of the drum echoes with the hundreds of shanties it has played before."
Magpie's Glory Drum
n/a
n/a
Guardian tier in Athena's Fortune Emissary Ledger 7 times 7x
Magpie's Glory "The shipwright, Magpie, was such a perfectionist he ensured that all of his ships carried a full complement of instruments."
Masked Renegade Drum
n/a
n/a
Keeper tier in Reaper's Bones Emissary Ledger 7 times 7x
Masked Renegade "The deep, booming sound of this drum is the ideal accompaniment to a volley of deadly cannon fire."
Mercenary Drum 30 Doubloons n/a n/a Mercenary "You often like to keep an emergency stash of gold inside this drum."
Merchant Alliance Drum 500,000 Gold n/a
Merchant Alliance 55
Merchant Alliance "Emblazoned with the symbol of the Merchant Alliance. It's Mollie's gentle reminder to stop playing music and get back to work."
Merchant Ambassador Drum
n/a
n/a
Commander tier in Merchant Alliance Emissary Ledger 7 times 7x
Merchant Ambassador "It's wise not to drum too loudly during a Cargo Run. You wouldn't want to risk cracking the rum bottles."
Motley Mariner Drum 249 Ancient Coins n/a n/a Motley Mariner "Be sure to punctuate all your endeavours with a percussive sting for maximum hilarity."
Nightshine Parrot Drum 31,500 Gold n/a n/a Nightshine Parrot "Perfect for dancing to the beat of the jungle!"
Obsidian Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Black Dog "A dark drum beats a dark tune, in time with your dark heart."
Ocean Crawler Drum 4,950 Gold n/a n/a Ocean Crawler "Beat out some tunes and get your crewmates out of their shells."
Order of Souls Drum 500,000 Gold n/a
Order of Souls 55
Order of Souls "Supposedly, this drum can communicate with lost souls. They bang once for yes, twice for no..."
Parrot Drum 4,950 Gold n/a n/a Parrot "Perfect for dancing to the beat of the jungle!"
Rascal Sea Dog Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Rascal Sea Dog "This can't help you play better but it also can't help you play worse. Win win."
Reaper's Heart Drum 249 Ancient Coins n/a n/a Reaper's Heart "Echo the pulse of your beating heart for all to hear!"
Relic of Darkness Drum
n/a
n/a
Chief tier in Order of Souls Emissary Ledger 7 times 7x
Relic of Darkness "Madame Olivia claims that music can soothe the soul - coming from her, that may not be a figure of speech..."
Rogue Sea Dog Drum 3,500 Gold n/a
Order of Souls 41
Rogue Sea Dog "This can't help you play better but it also can't help you play worse. Win win."
Royal Sovereign Drum 3,500 Gold n/a
Gold Hoarders 41
Royal Sovereign "For the style conscious pirate who doesn't know how to play the other instruments."
Ruffian Sea Dog Drum 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Ruffian Sea Dog "This can't help you play better but it also can't help you play worse. Win win."
Sage Sea Dog Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Sage Sea Dog "This can't help you play better but it also can't help you play worse. Win-win."
Sailor Drum
Default item
n/a
n/a n/a Sailor "You won't impress anyone at shanty practice with this, but at least you showed up."
Sapphire Blade Drum
n/a
n/a n/a Sapphire Blade "The crew of this doomed vessel barely had a chance to practise their shanties before sailing headlong into danger."
Scorched Forsaken Ashes Drum 4,950 Gold n/a
Hunter of the Ashen Winds
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Hunter of the Ashen Winds
Scorched Forsaken Ashes "Watch your fingers on this red-hot drum!"
Scurvy Bilge Rat Drum 10,050 Gold n/a n/a Scurvy Bilge Rat "Not sure this can still be called a drum but it's an interesting conversation piece that sounds like a drum."
Sea Dog Drum 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Sea Dog "This can't help you play better but it also can't help you play worse. Win win."
Seared Forsaken Ashes Drum 4,950 Gold n/a
Hunter of the Ashen Winds
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Hunter of the Ashen Winds
Seared Forsaken Ashes "Watch your fingers on this red-hot drum!"
Silver Blade Drum
n/a
n/a n/a Silver Blade "The crew of this doomed vessel barely had a chance to practise their shanties before sailing headlong into danger."
Sovereign Drum 3,500 Gold n/a n/a Sovereign "For the style conscious pirate who doesn't know how to play the other instruments."
Starburst Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Standalone Cosmetics "Every beat sounds merry when it's played on an instrument so bursting with festive colour."
Stormy Sea Dog Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Stormy Sea Dog
Sunshine Parrot Drum 47,250 Gold n/a
Legends of the Sea II
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Legends of the Sea II
Find Umbra's book on Crescent Isle, where Salty once rested.
Sunshine Parrot "Perfect for dancing to the beat of the jungle!"
Thriving Wild Rose Drum 47,250 Gold n/a
Always Yours
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Always Yours
Legendary Commendation: Complete all Commendations for 'Wild Rose'.
Thriving Wild Rose "George and Rose learnt to play drums from Merrick. Thankfully, they didn't summon any Megalodons."
Tribute Peak Drum
n/a
n/a
Marauder tier in Gold Hoarders Emissary Ledger 7 times 7x
Tribute Peak "The triangular design on this drum comes from a very infamous golden coin..."
Triumphant Sea Dog Drum 17,200 Gold
Time-limited item
Musical Sea Dog
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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 "A steady beat will help your crewmates work together and seize victory!"
Twilight Hunter Drum
n/a
Time-limited item
n/a Twilight Hunter "The question is... where did you get the skin for this drum?"
Venomous Kraken Drum 47,250 Gold n/a
Legendary Kraken Hunter
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Legendary Kraken Hunter
Defeat 10 Krakens
Venomous Kraken "This sea-monster inspired drum would surely appeal to a certain 'Merry' Merrick..."
Wild Rose Drum 25 Doubloons n/a n/a Wild Rose "George and Rose learnt to play drums from Merrick. Thankfully, they didn't summon any megalodons."

Pirate Chat

Here is the Pirate Chat Wheel for Drums:

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Patch history

  • 1.1.0 (May 29, 2018)
    • Introduced.