Spyglass
The Spyglass is an Equipment Item in Sea of Thieves. It allows a player to zoom in on distant areas.
Usage
Every Player Pirate will receive a Spyglass during their Maiden Voyage, which they can use at any time during their adventures on The Sea of Thieves. The Spyglass can be accessed from the Equipment Radial Menu. It only has one interaction: to take a look at distant horizons, landmarks and objects. The Cosmetic design of the Player's Spyglass can be switched at Equipment Chests. These designs can be purchased from Equipment Shops and only change the visual appearance of the Spyglass. Players can check out their own Spyglass in 3rd person view with the Slippery Spyglass Emote, which is available for purchase from the Pirate Emporium for Ancient Coins.
The Spyglass has a unique interaction with Skeleton Ships and Trading Company Emissary Ships. Whenever a Player looks at either of these on the Seas, a specific tune will play to help the player discern whether the Ship is a Skeleton or a Player Ship and if it is sailing a specific Emissary Flag.
When a Player uses the Spyglass, the lens of the glass will reflect Sun or Moonlight with a bright white glint. This will reveal the Player's location to anyone who is looking their way. The lens of the Scope of an Eye of Reach works the same way.
Notes
Some of the Spyglass Variants have tinted lenses and different lens designs and shapes.
Variants
All players are equipped with a basic Sailor Spyglass by default, with other versions available for purchase from the Equipment Shop.
Image | Name | Source | Cost | Ltd | Requires | Set | In-game description |
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Admiral Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Admiral | "Lesser pirates will look up to you when using this. Unless you're peering through the wrong end." | ||
Ancient Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "Be gentle with this spyglass crafted by the ancients, it has seen great people rise and fall." | |||
Aristocrat Spyglass | 25 | n/a | n/a | Aristocrat | "This fine spyglass is ideal for watching for one's suitors on a summer night." | ||
Azure Ocean Crawler Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | Azure Ocean Crawler | "This shelly spyglass could be useful for spotting giant enemy crabs. Purely theoretical, sadly." | |||
Bilge Rat Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Bilge Rat | "Its lens fell out years ago, but luckily a new one's been made from the bottom of a rum bottle." | ||
Bone Crusher Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | Bone Crusher | "See what's coming, unlike the previous owner of these bones." | |||
Castaway Bilge Rat Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Castaway Bilge Rat | "Its lens fell out years ago, but luckily a new one's been made from the bottom of a rum bottle." | ||
Ceremonial Admiral Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | Ceremonial Admiral | "Unlocked by reaching reputation level 46 in the Merchant Alliance." | |||
Cultured Aristocrat Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Cultured Aristocrat | "This fine spyglass is ideal for watching for one's suitors on a summer night." | |||
Dark Adventurers Spyglass | 1,282,500 | n/a | Dark Adventurers | "Spot your next targets at a distance while they're still blissfully unaware of you..." | |||
Dawn Hunter Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Dawn Hunter | "There's nowhere that your prey can hide now." | |||
Deep Ocean Crawler Spyglass | 34,200 | n/a | n/a | Deep Ocean Crawler | "This shelly spyglass could be useful for spotting giant enemy crabs. Purely theoretical, sadly." | ||
Eastern Winds Jade Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Eastern Winds Jade | "Helps check the skies for low-flying dragons - or maybe just for incoming fire." | |||
Eastern Winds Ruby Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Eastern Winds Ruby | "Helps check the skies for low-flying dragons - or maybe just for incoming fire." | |||
Eastern Winds Sapphire Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Eastern Winds Sapphire | "Helps check the skies for low-flying dragons - or maybe just for incoming fire." | |||
Esteemed Merchant Spyglass | 2,800 | n/a | Merchant Alliance | "Famed clients demand quality service, so in return we offer this spyglass of exceptional craft." | |||
Fates of Fortune Spyglass | 150,000 | n/a | Fates of Fortune | "Seek out dangers and opportunities on the horizon with this elegant blue and gold eyepiece!" | |||
Fearless Bone Crusher Spyglass | 25 | n/a | n/a | Fearless Bone Crusher | "See what's coming, unlike the previous owner of these bones." | ||
Flaming Jackal Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | n/a | Flaming Jackal | "You should always keep one eye on the horizon when you're taking on the Sea of Thieves with blades and bullets." | ||
Forsaken Ashes Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | Forsaken Ashes | "This volcanic spyglass can spot all the hottest activity." | |||
Frostbite Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Frostbite | "The spiked design isn't entirely practical for pockets, but it does look cool." | |||
Frozen Horizon Spyglass | 249 | n/a | n/a | Frozen Horizon | "See everything in the cold light of day when looking through this spyglass' frosted glass lens." | ||
Ghost Spyglass | 26,850 | n/a | Ghost | "They say this spyglass lets you see the dead. Not true. When you look into it, the dead can see you." | |||
Gilded Phoenix Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Gilded Phoenix | "For posing on deck, looking like you own the world upon which you gaze." | |||
Glorious Sea Dog Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | n/a | Glorious Sea Dog | "A true Sea Dog takes every advantage in a contest, including being first to spot the prize." | ||
Gold Hoarders Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Gold Hoarders | "A very useful tool for assessing the worth of tantalising treasures spotted on distant shores..." | |||
Grand Admiral Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Grand Admiral | "Lesser pirates will look up to you when using this. Unless you're peering through the wrong end." | ||
Guardian Ghost Spyglass | 26,850 | n/a | Guardian Ghost | "They say this spyglass lets you see the dead. Not true. When you look into it, the dead can see you." | |||
Hunter Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Hunter | "There's nowhere that your prey can hide now." | ||
Imperial Sovereign Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Imperial Sovereign | "Don't worry if you are looking the wrong way, as you'll always look good holding this." | ||
Inky Kraken Spyglass | 34,200 | n/a | n/a | Inky Kraken | "Watch the waves for tell-tale signs of a looming Kraken!" | ||
Kraken Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | n/a | Kraken | "Watch the waves for tell-tale signs of a looming Kraken!" | ||
Legendary Bone Hunter Spyglass | n/a
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Legendary Bone Hunter | "A stout spyglass with a skull-shaped lens - just the thing for spotting your next target." | ||||
Legendary Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | Legendary | "This spyglass spots all trouble in view, yet all people want to see is you." | |||
Lesedi's Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "An unusual spyglass with a distinctive scratch on the lens. Why keep this lying around...?" | ||
Lodestar Spyglass | 249 | n/a | n/a | Lodestar | "The stars that decorate this spyglass are a great guide for amateur astronomers learning to chart the heavens." | ||
Magpie's Glory Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | 10x | Magpie's Glory | "You are genuinely Athena's Fortunate to get your hands on this legendary item." | ||
Masked Renegade Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | 10x | Masked Renegade | "You might have to remove your renegade mask to use this spyglass, but it's worth it for what you might spot!" | ||
Measly Merchant Spyglass | 700 | n/a | Merchant Alliance | "A glance of things to come, this spyglass only requires you to help out a few pitiful customers." | |||
Mercenary Spyglass | 25 | n/a | n/a | Mercenary | "Put this to use when hunting down the victim of your latest contract." | ||
Merchant Ambassador Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | 10x | Merchant Ambassador | "Spot your trading partners, crates and animals easily with this magnificent addition to any Merchant's equipment haul." | ||
Nightshine Parrot Spyglass | 34,200 | n/a | n/a | Nightshine Parrot | "If you're a keen bird watcher, this feathery spyglass will help you stay hidden." | ||
Notable Merchant Spyglass | 1,400 | n/a | Merchant Alliance | "Deal with enough lowly clients and we'll award you a moderately more impressive spyglass." | |||
Notorious Merchant Spyglass | 3,500 | n/a | Merchant Alliance | "Only a select few partnering with our most revered customers will own this prestigious spyglass." | |||
Obsidian Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Black Dog | "Perfect for seeking out opportunities for dark deeds." | |||
Ocean Crawler Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | n/a | Ocean Crawler | "This shelly spyglass could be useful for spotting giant enemy crabs. Purely theoretical, sadly." | ||
Order of Souls Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Order of Souls | "The Order of Souls possess the gift of foresight. This isn't quite the same, but it's not a bad start." | |||
Parrot Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | n/a | Parrot | "If you're a keen bird watcher, this feathery spyglass will help you stay hidden." | ||
Rascal Sea Dog Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Rascal Sea Dog | "Allows you to get a close-up of the terror in your rival's eyes." | |||
Ravenwood Spyglass | 249 | n/a | n/a | Ravenwood | "A steadfast spyglass for those whose work involves watching their targets from a distant perch." | ||
Reaper's Heart Spyglass | 149 | n/a | n/a | Reaper's Heart | "The perfect piece of equipment for maintaining a long-distance relationship." | ||
Refined Gold Spyglass | 25 | n/a | n/a | Refined Gold | "Carrying around a spyglass as shiny as this one on the Sea of Thieves is just asking to have your pocket picked." | ||
Relic of Darkness Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | 10x | Relic of Darkness | "It won't help you see into the souls of pirates, but it can spot a skeleton on a beach or a skull in the water..." | ||
Renowned Merchant Spyglass | 2,100 | n/a | Merchant Alliance | "Set your sights on more superior goals, like this nice spyglass for helping out prominent customers." | |||
Rogue Sea Dog Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | Rogue Sea Dog | "Unlocked by reaching reputation level 46 in the Order of Souls." | |||
Royal Sovereign Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | Royal Sovereign | "Unlocked by reaching reputation level 46 in the Gold Hoarders." | |||
Ruffian Sea Dog Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Ruffian Sea Dog | "Allows you to get a close up of the terror in your rival's eyes." | ||
Rum Bottle Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "This spyglass spots all trouble in view, yet all people want to see is you." | |||
Sailor Spyglass | Default item |
n/a
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n/a | n/a | Sailor | "At least when you look through it, you don't have to look at it." | |
Sapphire Blade Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | n/a | Sapphire Blade | "This gleaming, pristine spyglass looks hopefully towards the horizon." | ||
Scorched Forsaken Ashes Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | Scorched Forsaken Ashes | "This volcanic spyglass can spot all the hottest activity." | |||
Scurvy Bilge Rat Spyglass | 10,880 | n/a | n/a | Scurvy Bilge Rat | "Its lens fell out years ago, but luckily a new one's been made from the bottom of a rum bottle." | ||
Sea Dog Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Sea Dog | "Allows you to get a close up of the terror in your rival's eyes." | ||
Seared Forsaken Ashes Spyglass | 5,350 | n/a | Seared Forsaken Ashes | "This volcanic spyglass can spot all the hottest activity." | |||
Silver Blade Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | n/a | Silver Blade | "This gleaming, pristine spyglass looks hopefully towards the horizon." | ||
Sovereign Spyglass | 3,800 | n/a | n/a | Sovereign | "Don't worry if you are looking the wrong way, as you'll always look good holding this." | ||
Spyglass of Skilful Steering | n/a
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Standalone Cosmetics | "This golden spyglass really shows that you take the journey seriously." | ||||
Spyglass of the Ashen Dragon | 5,350 | n/a | Ashen Dragon | "A spyglass with a fiery core... think twice before sticking your eye in there!" | |||
Spyglass of the Bristling Barnacle | 51,300 | n/a | Bristling Barnacle | "Used to seek Stitcher Jim by an angry captain who claimed he slandered the name of his ship." | |||
Spyglass of the Damned | n/a
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Damned | "A spectral spyglass that'll help you see dead people. Also, living people." | ||||
Spyglass of the Silent Barnacle | 51,300 | n/a | Silent Barnacle | "Used by a jealous captain to spy on his rival Stitcher Jim after he stole the name of his ship." | |||
Spyglass of The Wailing Barnacle | 25 | n/a | n/a | Wailing Barnacle | "Used by Stitcher Jim, before his ship went down. Should have used it to watch for danger!" | ||
Stormy Sea Dog Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Stormy Sea Dog | "Allows you to get a close up of the terror in your rival's eyes." | |||
Sunshine Parrot Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Sunshine Parrot | "If you're a keen bird watcher, this feathery spyglass will help you stay hidden." | |||
Thriving Wild Rose Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Thriving Wild Rose | "A spyglass this pretty will surely always spot the finest treasures." | |||
Tribute Peak Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | 10x | Tribute Peak | "Fashioned in Gold Hoarder green and gold, this will help you identify the finest opportunities for further wealth." | ||
Triumphant Sea Dog Spyglass | 23,005 | Triumphant Sea Dog | "A true Sea Dog takes every advantage in a contest, including being first to spot the prize." | ||||
Twilight Hunter Spyglass | n/a
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n/a | Twilight Hunter | "There's nowhere that your prey can hide now." | |||
Venomous Kraken Spyglass | 51,300 | n/a | Venomous Kraken | "Watch the waves for tell-tale signs of a looming Kraken!" | |||
Wanda's Spyglass | 3,000 | n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "Ever the weaponsmith, Wanda fashioned this tool herself using the barrel of a broken blunderbuss." | |||
Wild Rose Spyglass | 25 | n/a | n/a | Wild Rose | "A spyglass this pretty will surely always spot the finest treasures." |
Trivia
- The Ancient Spyglass is unique in that instead of a circular scope, it offers a rectangular scope instead.
Pirate Chat
Here is the Pirate Chat Wheel for Spyglasses:
Patch history
- 2.0.2 (May 23, 2019)
- When using the spyglass repeatedly, the blur effect should no longer get stuck on-screen.
- 1.0.4 (April 18, 2018)
- Increased quality of island rendering at a distance when using the spyglass on all quality settings on both platforms.
{{patch|First Release | Introduced.