The Hunter's Call
The Hunter's Call is a Trading Company that offers rewards in exchange for Fish, Treacherous Plunder, Bait Crates and cooked Meat. They will also accept Mermaid Gems, Siren Gems and Tridents of Dark Tides, as well as empty Container Chests.
Lore
After The Hungering Deep, Merrick found a new purpose with his wife Serik, and together they formed a company dedicated to fishing and hunting. The company is operated by 8 members of Merrick's family; they are self-sufficient, preferring the independence of seaposts over the civilized outposts.
NPCs
- Merrick - found at Athena's Fortune Hideout
- Serik - stationed at The North Star Seapost in The Shores of Plenty
- Derrick - stationed at The Finest Trading Post in The Ancient Isles
- Annick - stationed at Three Paces East Seapost in The Wilds
- Zharick - stationed at Brian's Bazaar in The Devil's Roar
- Emerick - stationed at The Wild Treasures Store in The Wilds
- Hendrick - stationed at The Spoils of Plenty Store in The Shores of Plenty
- Aifrick - stationed at Roaring Traders in The Devil's Roar
- Adelrick - stationed at Stephen's Spoils in The Ancient Isles
Reputation, Promotions & Rewards
Reputation
The Hunter's Call does not offer voyages. Instead, reputation is mainly acquired by selling either Fish, Treacherous Plunder, Meat, Mermaid Gems or Breath of the Sea.
Meat and fish can be cooked on a Stove or campfire for increased gold and reputation. The rarest types of fish can fetch a price ten times that of regular varieties, and the larger Trophy versions of each fish, which are harder to catch and take longer to cook, will also fetch better reward prices and reputation.
Fish and Meat of all types, rarities, and cooking stages can be found in the barrels found in Shipwrecks and Barrels of Plenty, making them a valuable resource for Hunter's Call reputation and commendations.
In addition to the above, a very lucrative type of meat known as "monster meat" can be obtained by killing Megalodons and Krakens. This meat can also be cooked and sold to the Hunter's Call for gold and reputation in addition to having its own set of commendations.
Bait Crates can be purchased from Hunter's Call representatives for 5000 gold.
Promotions
The Hunter's Call Promotions are available when the player has reached a minimum The Hunter's Call reputation level and can be unlocked by paying a certain amount of Gold.
Levels are progressed through by gaining reputation through selling Fish, Meat, or Treacherous Plunder. Unlike the other Companies, The Hunter's Call does not offer upgrades for two specific items on promotions, but instead offers different items from The Killer Whale Set, which includes both equipment and ship pieces and is fashioned after Merrick's old ship, now shipwrecked near The Reaper's Hideout.
| Rank | Promotion Name | Cost | Item Unlocked | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Fledgling Hunter | 100  |
The Killer Whale Fishing Rod | 700 |
As a Fledgling Hunter, you’ve proven that you can just about fend for yourself and maybe even tie your own bootlaces. |
| 10 | Acclimatized Hunter | 200 |
The Killer Whale Tankard | 700 |
As an Acclimatized Hunter, you know how to fish, hunt and cook, putting your days of banana dependency behind you. |
| 15 | Tempered Hunter | 300 |
The Killer Whale Lantern | 1,400 |
As a Tempered Hunter, you’ve impressed us. Now’s the time to start seeking out bigger prey, befitting your skills. |
| 20 | Weathered Hunter | 400 |
The Killer Whale Flag | 1,400 |
As a Weathered Hunter, you clearly know your Wreckers from your Islehoppers – and which one tastes best with mango. |
| 25 | Seasoned Hunter | 500 |
The Killer Whale Hull | 2,100 |
As a Seasoned Hunter, you’ve proven that you can kill and cook most of the creatures of the Sea of Thieves, sometimes without getting sick. |
| 30 | Rugged Hunter | 600 |
The Killer Whale Sails | 2,100 |
As a Rugged Hunter, you are one of our best cooks. Don’t be surprised if Merrick calls around for supper. |
| 35 | Toughened Hunter | 700 |
The Killer Whale Capstan | 2,800 |
As a Toughened Hunter, other members of The Hunter’s Call will look up to you and learn from your perfect fishing technique. |
| 40 | Hardened Hunter | 800 |
The Killer Whale Wheel | 2,800 |
As a Hardened Hunter, even a Kraken is fair game for your hunts – and for your dinner table. |
| 45 | Barnacled Hunter | 900 |
The Killer Whale Cannon | 3,500 |
As a Barnacled Hunter, you’ve made The Hunter’s Call proud with exquisite dishes fit for the Pirate Lord himself! |
| 50 | Master Hunter | 1,000 |
The Killer Whale Figurehead | 3,500 |
As a Master Hunter, you’re among the best that the Sea of Thieves has ever seen! When your stomach rumbles, nature trembles. |
Rewards
The following is a list of all The Hunter's Call rewards which require a certain Reputation level or Emissary Ledger progress.
- Total Cost: 21,000
| Image | Name | Source | Cost | Requires | Type | Set | In-game description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
The Killer Whale Fishing Rod | Hunter's Call Shop |
700
|
 5 |
Fishing Rod | The Killer Whale | "Merrick himself prefers this quality rod... but his history with sea life isn't very encouraging." |
 |
The Killer Whale Tankard | Hunter's Call Shop |
700
|
10 |
Tankard | The Killer Whale | "Merrick used a tankard like this on his ship, except his was almost completely eroded by grog." |
 |
The Killer Whale Lantern | Hunter's Call Shop |
1,400
|
15 |
Lantern | The Killer Whale | "A lantern from The Killer Whale, a ship that never got lost. Eaten, yes, but not lost." |
 |
The Killer Whale Flag | Hunter's Call Shop |
1,400
|
20 |
Flags | The Killer Whale | "A flag adorned with waves, creating a peaceful nautical image, until the storm hits." |
 |
The Killer Whale Hull | Hunter's Call Shop |
2,100
|
25 |
Hull Livery | The Killer Whale | "This paint scheme made The Killer Whale crew feel like they had a bigger boat." |
 |
The Killer Whale Sails | Hunter's Call Shop |
2,100
|
30 |
Sails | The Killer Whale | "The Killer Whale bore these sea-monster sails, a move commonly known as 'tempting fate'." |
 |
The Killer Whale Capstan | Hunter's Call Shop |
2,800
|
35 |
Capstan | The Killer Whale | "Based on the capstan that went down with The Killer Whale, let's hope this one is luckier." |
 |
The Killer Whale Wheel | Hunter's Call Shop |
2,800
|
40 |
Wheel | The Killer Whale | "The last ship to use this beautiful sea-themed wheel was very nimble. Right 'til the end..." |
 |
The Killer Whale Cannons | Hunter's Call Shop |
3,500
|
45 |
Cannons | The Killer Whale | "Perfect cannons for taking down sea monsters. They're raring to get some revenge!" |
 |
The Killer Whale Figurehead | Hunter's Call Shop |
3,500
|
50 |
Figurehead | The Killer Whale | "Based on the swordfish that adorned The Killer Whale, before Merrick... misplaced the ship." |
Gallery
A Sloop with the complete Killer Whale Set.
A Galleon with the complete Killer Whale Set.
Patch history
- 2.8.0 (March 16, 2023)
- Captains and their crew will now be able to hand in their catches to the Sovereigns at the Outposts, who will accept them on behalf of The Hunter’s Call. For the greatest payout, however, The Hunter’s Call representatives themselves now pay extra for direct delivery to the Seaposts.
- A new type of resource crate is now on offer from the Merchant Alliance and The Hunter’s Call: the Bait Crate. These crates are filled with enough grubs, worms and leeches to keep any fishing enthusiast happy for days.
- Bait Crates will set players back 5000 gold and can also be sold back to the Merchant Alliance, The Hunter’s Call, The Reaper’s Bones and the Sovereigns.
- 2.0.2 (May 23, 2019)
- ‘Legend of the Deep’ Title now correctly states the requirement of 50 fish to be delivered.
- 2.0.1 (May 8, 2019)
- Alliance members will now correctly receive ‘hand in’ notifications when other members of their alliance hand in Hunter’s Call items.
- 2.0 (April 30, 2019)
- Introduced.