Season Two/Trials

The following is a list of all Trials available in Season Two. Completing all Deeds in a Trial awards the player with a boost in Renown for the Season.

Trials of Adventure

Accept Voyages, take on Tall Tales and more!

Novice Voyager
Take part in a swift Trial to learn the basics of embarking on Trading Company Voyages.
Purchase a Trading Company Voyage. (3)
Vote on a Voyage proposed by another pirate.
Sail miles across the sea while on a Voyage. (5)

Novice Sailor
Even the longest journey begins by setting sail. Find your sea legs with this swift Trial.
Perform a sharp 'anchor turn' move.
Sail miles across the sea. (5)
Sail with all your sails billowing in the wind.

Novice Story Seeker
The Sea of Thieves is full of Tall Tales. Experience one for yourself as part of this swift Trial.
Speak to the Mysterious Stranger in any tavern.
Begin any Tall Tale. The first is 'The Shroudbreaker', a book found next to the Mysterious Stranger in any Tavern.
During 'The Shroudbreaker' Tall Tale, recover the ship log of the Magpie's Wing.

Novice Emissary
Learn the basics of sailing as a Company Emissary in this swift Trial.
Become Emissaries for a Trading Company by voting at one of their Emissary tables.
As an Emissary, fully represent the Company through your costume.
As an Emissary, sell a valuable item to the Company you're representing.

Novice Bilge Rat
Bilge Rats crave adventure and excitement. Get a taste of it by completing this swift Trial.
Speak to Larinna outside any tavern.
Kill a shark using a Gunpowder Barrel.
Hand in an Ashen Key, Ashen Chest or Ashen Tome to Larinna or to the Reaper's Bones.

Proficient Voyager
Take on varied Voyages from the Trading Companies and earn their trust in this grand Trial.
Finish a Voyage for each of the Trading Companies. (3)
Use the Captain's Table to vote on a Voyage. (10)
Sail miles across the sea while on a Voyage. (50)

Proficient Sailor
Prove that you can fearlessly steer your ship by completing this grand Trial.
Race alongside another crew's ship - no firing!
Sail miles across the sea. (50)

Proficient Story Seeker
Seeking out and conquering Tall Tales from across the Sea of Thieves will also conquer this grand Trial.
Discover and read Journals while on a Tall Tale. (3)
Successfully complete Tall Tales. (3)
Reach a checkpoint in at least 6 Tall Tales. (6)

Proficient Merchant
Precision and punctuality will be needed to please the Merchants and finish this grand Trial.
Deliver a Cargo Run's Items on time and in perfect condition.
Hand in a chicken, pig and a snake. (3)
Hand in a Stronghold Gunpowder Barrel.

Proficient Scorcher
You'll need to overcome fire, ash and falling rocks to conquer this heated grand Trial.
Set foot on any island within The Devil's Roar.
Collect a red Flame of Fate from the Ferry.
Complete any Gold Hoarders, Order of Souls or Athena's Fortune Voyage within The Devil's Roar.
Deliver Devil's Roar Cargo Run items in any condition.
Hand in a Chest of Rage.

Proficient Emissary
Prove your worth by advancing your Emissary Grade in this grand Trial.
Reach Emissary Grade 3 while representing any of the Trading Companies.
At Emissary Grade 5, sell a valuable item to the Company you're representing. (3)
Hand in a broken Emissary Flag as a Reaper's Bones Emissary.

Expert Sailor
Only those who can claim to tame the waves will succeed at this epic Trial.
Hit ships with Chainshots. (20)
Sail miles across the sea. (100)
Sail miles across the sea while on a Voyage. (100)

Expert Scorcher
Only embracing the geysers and volcanoes of The Devil's Roar will see this epic Trial completed.
Complete the 'Heart of Fire' Tall Tale.
Complete a Legendary Voyage in The Devil's Roar.
Deliver Devil's Roar Cargo Run items, on time and in perfect condition. (8)
Hand in a Chest of Rage stolen from another crew.
Set foot on all islands within The Devil's Roar. (17)

Expert Emissary
Prove yourself an invaluable Emissary in this enterprising, epic Trial.
Reach Emissary Grade 5 while representing any of the Trading Companies.
As an Emissary, fully represent the Company through your ship and costume.
At Emissary Grade 5, sell a valuable item to the Company you're representing. (10)
At the end of a month, finish in the highest tier of an Emissary Ledger.

Trials of Exploration

Journey across the ocean and meet its inhabitants.

Aspiring Pioneer
Your Maiden Voyage began just beyond the Sea of Thieves. Relive it in this swift Trial.
Acquire a cutlass during your Maiden Voyage.
Dig up the Old Sailor's Chest during the Maiden Voyage.
Repair your ship during the Maiden Voyage.
Set sail for the Sea of Thieves during the Maiden Voyage.

Aspiring Explorer
Get to know the Sea of Thieves and learn its secrets in this swift Trial.
Find and examine a nameplate at Shipwreck Bay, or a unique rock painting at Snake Island, Plunder Valley or Thieves' Haven.
Set foot on an island somewhere on the waves.
Speak to Umbra at her camp located on the Lagoon of Whispers.

Aspiring Diver
Set out in search of sunken ships in this Merchant-focused, swift Trial.
Purchase a Lost Shipments Voyage from a Merchant Alliance representative.
Hand in a Shipwrecked Chest to the Gold Hoarders.

Aspiring Scavenger
The sea provides! Learn to harvest nature's riches with this swift Trial.
Catch a wild animal in a cage.
Start an island campfire at night and cook some food.
Pick up treasure that's been washed up on a shore.

Aspiring Historian
Learn the legends of pirates past in this swift Trial, delving into the greatest stories ever told.
Find and read one of Umbra's Journals.
Find and examine some of Umbra's Immortalisations.
Speak to Umbra at her camp located on the Lagoon of Whispers.

Aspiring Lightbringer
How you died is reflected in the Ferry's Well of Fates. Claim the Flames to complete this swift Trial.
Acquire a Flame of Fate from the Ferry.
Use your lantern to light a beacon with any Flame of Fate.
Light all your ship's lanterns with a mix of blue and white Flames of Fate.

Accomplished Pioneer
Dig deep into the hidden secrets of the Maiden Voyage to complete this grand Trial.
Catch a fish on Old Sailor Isle.
Cook chicken or fish on a campfire on Old Sailor Isle.
Find a Rowboat on Old Sailor Isle.
Fire yourself from the cannon of the wrecked ship on Old Sailor Isle.

Accomplished Diver
Hold your breath and dive down to find salvage and shipwrecks in this grand Trial.
Locate the Cargo Manifest during a Lost Shipments Voyage.
Open the Captain's Cabin of a shipwreck during a Lost Shipments Voyage.
Hand in a Cargo Manifest to the Merchant Alliance.

Accomplished Reaper of Wrecks
Betray the Merchant Alliance and claim their cargo for The Reaper's Bones in this grand Trial.
Locate the Cargo Manifest of a ship that sank between Roaring Traders and Brian's Bazaar.
Sell the Cargo Manifest from a Lost Shipments Voyage to the Servant of the Flame.
Sell any type of Shipwrecked Chest stolen from another crew.
Hand in Merchant Alliance items to the Reaper's Bones. (5)

Accomplished Historian
Gaining a more complete understanding of legendary pirates is the key to this grand Trial.
Use a Vanity Chest to apply a new tattoo to your pirate.
Find some of Umbra's Immortalisations. (5)
Find all Umbra's Journals. (10)
Find and examine a nameplate at Shipwreck Bay, or a unique rock painting at Snake Island, Plunder Valley or Thieves' Haven.

Throne Seeker
Sitting in Skeleton Thrones across the Sea of Thieves will see this grand Trial defeated.
Sail to Thieves' Haven.
Sit on the Throne at Thieves' Haven.
Sit on a Throne hidden in a sunken cave on K-9.

Throne Climber
Skeleton Thrones high overhead must be reached to complete this grand Trial.
Sit in the Throne at Shipwreck Bay with another crew.
Sit in the Throne atop Devil's Ridge.
Sit in the Throne atop Hidden Spring Keep.
Sit in the Throne atop Mermaid's Hideaway.

Accomplished Statue Smasher
Cursed Mermaid Statues lurk beneath the waves. Destroy them to complete this grand Trial.
Hand in a Mermaid Gem to the Gold Hoarders.
Hand in a Mermaid Gem to the Merchant Alliance.
Hand in a Mermaid Gem to the Order of Souls.
Destroy all three kinds of Cursed Mermaid Statue. (3)

Master Explorer
Visiting every last corner of the Sea of Thieves is the only way to complete this epic Trial.
Open Treasure Vaults. (10)
Ring the bell high atop the Sea Dog's Tavern.
Find a way to reach the Shores of Gold.

Master of Thrones
Ascending to every Skeleton Throne and taking your rightful place will defeat this epic Trial.
Sit in all small Skeleton Thrones. (5)
Sit in all large Skeleton Thrones with another crew. (5)

Master Statue Smasher
Complete this epic Trial and ensure that the seas are that much safer for unwary pirates.
Hand in Emerald Mermaid Gems. (3)
Hand in Ruby Mermaid Gems. (3)
Hand in Sapphire Mermaid Gems. (3)
Destroy Cursed Mermaid Statues. (50)

Master Pioneer
Leave no stone unturned in the Maiden Voyage to chart the Pirate Lord's legacy in this epic Trial.
Find and read all of the Pirate Lord's Journals. (10)
Unlock the hold of the Magpie's Fortune.

Master Diver
Hone your shipwreck-finding skills and leave no stone unturned in this epic Trial.
Locate a Cargo Manifest without finding all of the map fragments during a Lost Shipments Voyage.
Find a Revered Cargo Manifest during a Lost Shipments Voyage.
Visit the Outposts. (7)
Locate the Cargo Manifest of a ship that departed from an Outpost during a Lost Shipments Voyage. (5)
Locate the Cargo Manifest of a ship that departed from a Seapost during a Lost Shipments Voyage. (4)

Trials of Combat

Battle against skeletons, monsters and other crews.

Ambitious Mercenary
The Sea of Thieves is swarming with skeletons. Smash a few skulls as part of this swift Trial.
Destroy skeletons. (20)
Destroy a Skeleton Captain.
Hand in a Bounty Skull.

Ambitious Reaper
Ally with The Reaper's Bones in a swift, but risky, Trial.
Hand in any type of skull to the Servant of the Flame.
Hand in a Reaper's Chest or Reaper's Bounty Chest to the Reapers.
Become an Emissary for The Reaper's Bones.

Ambitious Firestarter
Fire can be a hazard, but also an opportunity. Fan the flames in this swift, smoky Trial.
Find a way to set a skeleton on fire.
Catch a Devilfish within The Devil's Roar.
Set foot on any island within The Devil's Roar.

Infamous Reaper
As a loyal follower of The Reaper's Bones, you'll need aggression and cunning for this grand Trial.
Hand in a broken Emissary Flag as a Reaper's Bones Emissary.
Purchase and equip the Reaper's Bones Costume as a Reaper's Bones Emissary.
Hit a ship with a firebomb fired from a cannon.
Reach Grade 3 as a Reaper's Bones Emissary.

Infamous Reaper of Routes
Arm yourself against the Merchant Alliance in this warmongering grand Trial.
Sell Commodity Crates that have been stolen from another crew.
Purchase a Cannonball Crate from a Merchant Alliance representative.
Sell a broken Merchant Alliance Emissary Flag to the Servant of the Flame.

Infamous Fort Breaker
Brave a dangerous Fort of Fortune world event in this grand Trial.
Defeat Skeleton Lords that lurk inside Skeleton Forts. (3)
Open the Stronghold beneath a cleared Fort of Fortune.
Sell any type of Ancient Fortune treasure.

Infamous Fort Plunderer
Scorch the skellies guarding a Fort of Fortune and hand in its Legendary treasures.
Burn a group of three Gold Skeletons at once.
Burn a group of three Plant Skeletons at once.
Burn a group of three Shadow Skeletons at once.
Sell both a Chalice of Ancient Fortune and a Gilded Relic of Ancient Fortune to the Mysterious Stranger. (2)
Sell both a Skull of Ancient Fortune and a Villainous Skull of Ancient Fortune to the Mysterious Stranger. (2)
Sell both a Crate of Legendary Voyages and a Keg of Ancient Black Powder to the Mysterious Stranger. (2)

Defiant Reaper
Handing in loot that exposes your position is no easy feat, but will complete this grand Trial.
Hand in broken Reaper's Bones Emissary Flags as a Reaper's Bones Emissary. (3)
Hand in a Reaper's Chest.
Hand in a Reaper's Bounty Chest.

Ghost Hunter
Clear the seas of spirits and spectres to complete this grand, spine-tingling Trial.
Complete a Ghost Ship Voyage for the Order of Souls.
Hand in Skulls of the Damned. (10)
Defeat Flameheart's flagship, the Burning Blade.

Warsmith
Follow in the footsteps of an infamous Skeleton Lord to finish this warmongering grand Trial.
Rock another crew's ship using a Wraith Cannonball.
Hit a ship with different types of purple Cursed Cannonball, while flying the Reaper's Mark flag. (3)
Read Wanda's Journal on Thieves' Haven.

Infamous Detonator
The colossal kabooms of Gunpowder Barrels are the only way to defeat this grand Trial.
Explode Gunpowder Skeletons in a chain reaction.
Take out a group of 3 skeletons using a Gunpowder Skeleton.
Kill a shark using a Gunpowder Barrel.

Infamous Firestarter
The heat is turned up in this fiery grand Trial, which is all about setting things ablaze.
Burn a group of 3 skeletons at the same time.
Burn skeletons using an Ashen Winds Skull. (50)
Hit a ship with a firebomb fired from a cannon.

Deadly Hunter
This epic Trial will see you battling the most dangerous creatures of all - sea monsters!
Capture animals in cages. (50)
Disable tentacles while fighting the Kraken. (20)
Defeat different breeds of Megalodon. (3)
Find and defeat the Kraken.

Deadly Mercenary
Only an undisputed skeleton slayer will make it through this epic Trial and live to tell the tale.
Hand in all types of Bounty Skulls to the Order of Souls. (9)
Defeat every Skeleton Lord on land at least once. (10)
Equip the Order of Souls Costume and ship livery as an Order of Souls Emissary.
Light up a Skeleton Ship using an Ashen Winds Skull.

Deadly Reaper
Completing this epic Trial will prove your eternal, unwavering loyalty to The Reaper's Bones.
Hand in Athena's Fortune items to the Reaper's Bones. (5)
Hand in Gold Hoarder items to the Reaper's Bones. (5)
Hand in Merchant Alliance items to the Reaper's Bones. (5)
Hand in Order of Souls items to the Reaper's Bones. (5)
Hand in a broken Emissary Flag from each Company as a Reaper's Bones Emissary. (5)
Hand in a Chest of Ancient Tributes and a Vault Key to the Reaper's Bones. (2)
Equip the Reaper's Bones Costume and full ship livery as a Reaper's Bones Emissary.

Deadly Detonator
Using Gunpowder Skeletons to blow up their friends is a satisfying way to beat this epic Trial.
Hand in a Stronghold Gunpowder Barrel.
Destroy a group of 3 Gold Skeletons using one Gunpowder Skeleton.
Destroy a group of 3 Plant Skeletons using one Gunpowder Skeleton.
Destroy a group of 3 Shadow Skeletons using one Gunpowder Skeleton.
Destroy a group of 5 skeletons using one Gunpowder Skeleton, at a Fort, with another crew present.

Alliance Adept
Whether sinking Reapers or forging Alliances, this epic Trial requires locating other crews.
Defeat Flameheart's Ghost Ships while in an Alliance. (5)
Hand in a broken Grade 5 Reaper Emissary Flag as a Reaper's Bones Emissary.
Finish the Fort of the Damned while in an Alliance.

Deadly Reaper of Forts
Prove The Reaper's Bones hold dominion over Forts of Fortune in this epic Trial.
Open the Stronghold beneath a cleared Fort of Fortune. (2)
Sell a broken Athena's Fortune Emissary Flag to the Servant of the Flame.
Hand in Athena's Fortune items to the Reaper's Bones. (10)
Sell stolen Stronghold Chests. (5)

Trials of the Sea

Conquer the many challenges of the pirate life.

Apprentice Cook
Demonstrate your culinary craft and fill your belly with this swift Trial.
Cook a piece of food until burnt.
Cook a piece of meat to perfection.
Eat perfectly cooked Trophy Fish of any kind. (2)

Apprentice Quartermaster
Get to grips with buying stock from the Merchant Alliance in this swift Trial.
Speak with Merchant Alliance representatives and browse their Commodity Crates.
Purchase any Resource Crate from a Merchant Alliance representative.

Apprentice Hunter
This swift Trial helps you get used to catching and cooking hearty meals in the wilderness.
Go fishing and catch a fish.
Hand in cooked animal meat to The Hunter's Call.
Hand in any Trophy Fish to The Hunter's Call. Cook it to perfection and earn more gold for it!

Apprentice Diplomat
Not every encounter needs to end in a fight. Practise your people skills in this swift Trial.
Climb to the crow's nest and use the Flag Box to change your ship's flag.
Finish a Cargo Run Voyage while in an Alliance.
Form an Alliance with another crew.
Let another crew cash in one of your chests.

Socialite
Learn how to make merry, quench your thirst and have fun with this swift Trial.
Use an Equipment Chest to equip a new style of speaking trumpet.
Drink with another crew while at any Outpost.
Greet another pirate on the Ferry of the Damned, using a Pirate Chat phrase.
Play an instrument while aboard your ship as it sinks.

Experienced Crewmate
You'll learn to defend your crew and take bigger risks as you work to complete this grand Trial.
Use the Armory on your ship to equip a new style for one of your weapons.
Block another pirate's attack, then strike them!
Revive a fallen crewmate before they die.
Hoard a number of chests at once. (5)

Presentable Pirate
Change the look of your ship, pirate and tools in this fashionably grand Trial.
Use an Equipment Chest to equip new styles or different pieces of equipment. (13)
Use a Clothing Chest to equip each possible type of clothing at once. (9)
Use a Shipwright's Chest to customise each possible part of your ship at once. (6)

Experienced Diplomat
Your skill at forming and maintaining Alliances will be tested during this grand Trial.
Defeat a Skeleton Ship while in an Alliance.
Defeat Flameheart's Ghost Ships while in an Alliance.
Be in an Alliance with all ships' lanterns the same colour.

Experienced Reveller
Your tankard skills are the talk of the tavern - perfect for handling this grand Trial.
Use an Equipment Chest to equip a new style of tankard.
Drink with another crew while at any Outpost.
Defeat skeletons that have been affected by a Grogball. (10)
Throw a bucket of vomit on an enemy pirate holding a sword.

Experienced Hunter
Seeking larger, more dangerous prey will be a necessary peril when completing this grand Trial.
Use an Equipment Chest to equip a new style of fishing rod.
Catch Trophy Fish. (3)
Hand in pieces of cooked Megalodon or Shark meat to The Hunter's Call. (5)
Defeat a Megalodon.

Experienced Trader
As a Merchant Alliance Emissary, get to grips with Trade Routes in this grand Trial.
Become Emissaries for the Merchant Alliance by voting at one of their Emissary tables.
Purchase any Commodity Crate from a Merchant Alliance representative.
Sell any Commodity Crate to a Merchant Alliance representative.
Visit Outposts. (2)
View the Merchant Alliance inventory book displaying Trade Route information.

Experienced Haggler
Use Trade Routes to buy and sell goods at a profit in this grand Trial.
Buy any Commodity Crate from the Merchant Alliance at a discounted price.
Sell any Commodity Crate to the Merchant Alliance at the highest possible price.
Buy low and sell high to make the maximum possible profit from Commodity Crates. (3)

Thrillseeker
Tackling these daring Deeds will pile on the pressure - and complete this epic Trial!
Hoard a huge number of chests at once. (20)
Launch from a cannon and land on another ship. (5)

Life and Soul
You'll need to embrace your inner party animal and get rowdy to complete this epic Trial.
Hand in Chests of a Thousand Grogs to the Gold Hoarders. (2)
Drink with other crews while at any Outpost on a number of separate occasions. (5)
Defeat skeletons that have been affected by a Grogball. (50)
Play a shanty with pirates from another crew.
Throw a bucket of vomit on an enemy pirate holding a sword. (5)

Seasoned Cook
No matter how exotic the ingredients, preparing sumptuous suppers will complete this epic Trial.
Perfectly cook pieces of Kraken meat. (10)
Perfectly cook pieces of Megalodon meat. (10)
Cook some pieces of food until burnt. (10)
Hand in pieces of sea monster meat to The Hunter's Call. (10)
Eat pieces of sea monster meat. (10)

Seasoned Profiteer
Master the art of buying and selling Commodity Crates in this profitable, epic trial.
Purchase every type of Resource Crate from a Merchant Alliance representative. (4)
Purchase every type of Commodity Crate from a Merchant Alliance representative. (7)
Sell Commodity Crates that have been stolen from another crew.
Buy low and sell high to make the maximum possible profit from Commodity Crates. (10)
Speak with Merchant Alliance representatives and browse their Commodity Crates. (7)

Patch history

• 2.1.0 (April 15, 2021)
  • Introduced.