Skull and Bones, the long-in-development title by Ubisoft, finally hit the shelves just a few weeks ago. Now that it’s available, many fans are dipping their toes into the ocean of content that the pirate game has to offer, including a plethora of ships.
Skull and Bonesoffers ten ships that can be acquired by the player. However, acquiring them requires a combination of patience, skill, and exploration. The guide below details everything you need to know about each of these ships, from their class to unique skills, and provides details on how to acquire them.
Dhow
The Dhow is theone and only Extra Small-sized ship,and is given to the player for free in the beginning hours of the game. It’s a base level 1 ship that doesn’t have any weapon slots or the option to place any furniture. Considering its limitations, you should be eager to replace this ship with a better one at your earliest opportunity.
Even with all its disadvantages, there is one saving grace: it can navigate small passageways that many other ships can’t. It also comesequipped with the Hunter Perk, allowing you to preservewildlife materials from hunting.
Rammer, The Bedar
The Bedar is abase level 1 small-sized shipthat excels in head-to-head combat, thanks to itsaccompanying perk, the Lancer. This perk allows the Rammer to specialize in precisely what you would expect, given its name. Bonuses granted by the Lancer perk include:
You can further enhance the Bedar’s stats byadding weapons, furniture, and armor.
The blueprint for the Bedar can be obtained in two ways. The first method is to purchase it from the Shipwright in Sainte Anne for 660 Silver. The second method is by earning it as a reward for completing the “A Seaworthy Ship” quest in Sainte Anne. To craft the Rammer, you will need the following resources:
Defender, The Hulk
The Hulk is abase level 2 small-sized shipdesigned to serve as the tank in your arsenal. It can endure a boatload of punishment before going down. It comesequipped with the Ironclad Perk, providing substantial buffs to the ship:
You can get the blueprint for the Defender by purchasing it for 1,920 Silver from Fara Warrior in the Sacred Tree Outpost in the Red Isles Region. However, you will need toattainRover 1 Infamy Rankbefore crafting the ship. To craft the Defender, you will need the following:
Sentinel, The Cutter
Thisbase level 2 small-sized shipshould be your go-to vessel if you enjoy playing the role of a healer. It’s the perfect choice for supporting your comrades, thanks to itsunique Unburden Perk. This perk grants you the following buffs:
You can obtain the Sentinel’s blueprint in two ways. The first is by completing the “Dressed to Kill” quest received from the blacksmith in Sainte Anne. Alternatively, you canpurchase it from Lanitra Outpost, which is situated on the Angaya Coast. You will need the following resources to craft the Sentinel:
Firebrand, the Barge
The Barge is abase level 3 and a small-sized ship.It serves as a DPS vessel, making it ideal for those who want to deal heavy punishment to their opponents. It comesequipped with the Wildfire Perk, providing the following substantial buffs to your attacks:
The Firebrand ship blueprint can be purchased from amerchant in Kaa Mangrove Outpost, located in the Coast of Africa Region. It will cost you 4,950 Silver, and you need to beat Infamy Rank Buccaneerbefore you can make the purchase. To craft the Firebrand, you will require the following resources:
Blaster, The Sloop
The Blaster is thelast small-sized shipon this list and is also abase level 3 DPS ship, similar to the prior entry. This vessel specializes in explosives and is a must-have if you want togo after outposts. It comes equippedwith the Outburst Perk, which adds the following buffs:
The Blaster ship blueprint can bepurchased from Sunken Goldmine, which is located on the Coast of Africa, but it comes at ahefty price of 4,950 Silver. Additionally, you will need to reach theBuccaneer Infamy Rankto unlock it in the first place. To craft the Blaster, you will also require the following:
Bombardier, the Padewakang
The Bombardier is amedium-sized ship with a starting base level of 5. It proves to be an excellent vessel for dealing heavy damage to opponents, and allows you to carry a boatload of loot. Featuringthe Detonate Perk, this ship becomes an apex predator in the sea with several buffs:
You can only purchase the Bombardier blueprint once you have reached therank of Brigand in Infamy. Head toTelok Penjarah Pirate Den in the East Indies regionand purchase the blueprint from the Merchant there for 5,280 Silver. Crafting the Bombardier may pose a bit of a challenge due to its high resource requirements, which are:
Vanguard, The Snow
The Vanguard is an absolute beast on the battlefield, thanks to itsstarting base level of 5 and its Tank Class. As a medium-sized ship, it can withstand considerable punishment before going down, boasting a whopping50,000 starting Hull Strength. It serves as an excellent vessel to draw enemy attention while your compatriots swiftly deal with them. The Vanguard features the Tenacity perk, offering a wide variety of buffs and improvements:
you may purchase the blueprint for the Vanguard ship from the shipwrecked Rogue vendor, situated inKhmoy Estate Outpostin the East Indies region. To obtain it, you also need to reach the rank ofCorsair in Infamy. Alternatively, you can acquire the blueprint for freefrom Admiral Rahma in Telok Penjarahafter completing the “Nightfall Missives Contract” quest. Crafting the Vanguard ship will dent your purse like no other. It requires the following resources:
Hullbreaker, the Brigantine
The Hullbreaker should be your go-to ship if you want to deal a great amount of damage in less time. It’s abase level 5 DPS class shipthat is perfect for ramming enemy vessels head-on. Thismedium-sized ship comes with the Bullhorn Perk, which buffs up several of your stats:
you’re able to buy the blueprint for the Hullbreaker from the Ruined Lighthouse in the East Indies area. It requires you to have theInfamy rank of Cutthroatand will cost you15,840 Silver. Crafting it will also punish your inventory like no other, as it requires the following resources:
Pyromaniac, the Sambuk
Last but not least, the final ship inSkull and Bonesis the Pyromaniac, the Sambuk. It’s abase level 5 medium-sized shipthat specializes in dealing a ridiculous amount of damage to enemies in a short amount of time. It comes with the unique Scorched Perk, which has the following effects:
The blueprint for the Pyromaniac is the most difficult to obtain in the game, as it doesn’t require Silver. Instead,you will need 5000 Pieces of Eight— a resource that can only be obtained in the endgame. Players will have to complete the Helm missions and take over outposts.
When youhave the required Pieces of Eight currencyand are at the Infamy rank ofCutthroat, head straight to the Black market in either Telok Penjarah or Sainte-Anne and purchase the blueprint from the Shipwright. To craft the Pyromaniac ship, you will need the following resources:
These ten ships are the only ones that players can currently acquire. While there are several more ships that enemies use, they cannot be used by players, at least not yet. Given the nature ofSkull and Bonesasa live-service title, it’s possible that more ships may be added in the future.
