When starting with the Sea of Thieves video game, it’s common to make silly sailing mistakes.
I made them, too.
But this doesn’t mean you should too. Here, I’m listing 5 sailing mistakes every beginner should avoid when playing Sea of Thieves.
Leaving Your Anchor Down
If you leave your ship’s anchor dropped after you’ve arrived somewhere, you’re vulnerable to attacks from other players. This is because, with the anchor down, it takes longer to get moving again if you need to run away quickly.
So, what you should do is get good at steering your ship so that you can gently sail into the spot you want to be in without needing to drop the anchor to stop suddenly.
Once you’re where you want to be, pull the anchor back up. That way, if another player comes to attack, you can get moving fast and escape without the delay of lifting the anchor first.
Ship Positioning
In Sea of Thieves, the way you park your ship matters a lot, especially when it comes to safety. You shouldn’t stop your ship with the front facing towards an island because if you need to get away quickly, say from attacking players or a surprise threat, you’ll be slow to turn around and sail off.
So, when you bring your ship close to an island, you want to make sure it’s positioned in a way that lets you escape quickly if you have to. This means keeping it angled away from the island.
When you’re using a harpoon to grab things from the island, remember to still keep your ship in a good position to leave fast. Always be ready just to set sail instantly if danger appears.
Adjusting Sails
In Sea of Thieves, adjusting your ship’s sails is super crucial if you want to move faster. Catching the wind with your sails can give your boat a big speed boost.
The trick is knowing that different ships, like the Brig or Galleon, have special wind conditions they’re best at using to go fast.
The idea is to change the angle of your sails so they catch as much wind as possible. Think of it like holding a kite; you angle the kite to catch the most wind and fly higher.
So, by moving your sails in the right direction to get the most wind, you can speed up your ship. The game gives hints and shows you the best way to set your sails to go as fast as possible.
Intentional Firing:
In Sea of Thieves, it’s really important to make your cannon shots count when you’re in a battle at sea.
Instead of just shooting wildly, you should aim carefully. By creating several holes in the other ship, you can sink it more quickly because they’ll have more water coming in.
Or, you can aim for important parts of their ship, like where they steer (the wheel) or their cannons. This strategy can slow them down or stop them from being able to fight back effectively. So, always shoot with a clear target in mind to get the upper hand in a fight.
Storing Kegs Safely
In Sea of Thieves, having explosive barrels, or “kegs,” on your ship can be quite risky. If one of these gets hit by a firebomb, it can explode, causing a lot of damage, and might even make your ship sink.
People commonly think to store these kegs in the crow’s nest, which is the very top part of the ship.
But remember, wherever you decide to keep them, you need to be really careful about it. So, always think carefully about where you’re putting explosive items to avoid accidents.
Key Takeaways
- Keep your anchor raised for quick getaways and better maneuverability.
- Position your ship for easy escape, never facing it directly towards an island.
- Adjust sails to catch the wind effectively for increased speed.
- Aim cannon shots strategically to damage crucial parts of enemy ships or create multiple hull breaches.
- Store explosive kegs wisely to minimize risk, considering their placement carefully.
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