Sea of Thieves is a fun game, and it can be even more enjoyable when experienced with friends and other pirates. However, sometimes players want to sail alone, and it can be hazardous to do this.
A lot of new players and also veterans have only experienced sailing with friends, and as such, they aren’t very experienced with sailing the waters alone. If players want to survive in Seaof Thieves by themselves, then they will need to stay alert and follow some guidelines so that they don’t become an easy target for other pirates, among many other sea creatures, that are sailing in the same ocean.
10 Constantly Check The Surrounding Area With A Spyglass
The Spyglass is an item that is there for the player to use whenever they see something that looks like a ship or enemy in the distance. Players should take full advantage of the spyglass while they’re sailing alone because otherwise, a ship may approach them while they’re not prepared.
Heading up into the crow’s nest and using the spyglass is the best way to take advantage of this item, and players will want to do this at least every 3 minutes if they are trying to survive the seas by themselves.
9 Don’t Attempt To Complete Skull Forts
Skull Forts are fun, and they allow the player to gain a lot of valuable treasure in a single task. However, Skull Forts are not worth trying to complete while players are alone because they are too difficult, and there are too many skeletons spawning at once.
Furthermore, it is likely that another ship will approach the player and kill them if they are by themselves while they are in the midst of fighting a bunch of evil skeletons on the island.
8 Practice Combat In Arena Mode
Arena mode is enjoyable, and it also gives the player a chance to practice their combat skills on enemies in a safe environment. Players will not have to risk losing treasure that is worth thousands of gold if they’re in Arena mode.
It is also advisable to practice with teammates prior to sailing alone because it will allow the player to learn how combat works better and observe fights from close up.
7 Avoid The Devil’s Roar
The Devil’s Roar is an area that should be avoided at all costs if the player is sailing alone and if they’re on a Sloop. This is because the player will not be able to repair holes in the ship that they may get while the volcano is erupting.
If the player is by themselves and they find themselves in a situation with a volcano erupting near them and a Megalodon or other powerful enemy in the water, then they will certainly die, and their ship will sink. Unfortunately, one pirate just won’t be able to repair their ship quickly enough by themselves.
6 Stock Up On Supplies Via The Barrels On Islands
There are supplies to be found all throughout different islands in Sea of Thieves, and they are most notable in the water and on islands. Islands are usually home to a bunch of different barrels that will have supplies such as wooden planks, rare cannonballs, and even food that restores the player’s health.
Players should loot all of these barrels before leaving an island and store the supplies on their ship so that they can use these supplies later.
5 Don’t Fight Megalodon Sharks Or Krakens
Krakens and Megalodon Sharks are not worth engaging with while the player is sailing alone because they are too powerful, and they will surely bring the player’s adventure to an end.
Both of these enemies can easily kill the player, and they can also create holes in the player’s ship, which will let water in and completely sink the boat. Avoid these fights at all costs, and if the player does get stuck in one, then they should immediately try to escape from the situation.
4 Always Keep The Cutlass And Blunderbuss Equipped
The Cutlass and the Blunderbuss weapons are the most useful for a player that is by themselves, and they are also very powerful while the player is sailing with other pirates.
The Cutlass never runs out of ammo, and as such, it should be equipped at all times, and the Blunderbuss can shoot many different enemies at once, which will be effective when a player is by themselves and has a horde of skeletons following them.
3 Hide Treasure In The Bottom Of The Ship
Treasure should always be hidden at the bottom of the ship so that if another player boards, then they will not be able to find it. The player can hide their treasure near the barrels, and it might blend in with the color if another player invades their ship.
Treasure should never be kept on the main deck of the ship or in the crow’s nest because enemies are often expecting players to keep their treasure in those places.
2 Stay Focused While Sailing To An Island
While sailing to a new island, the player should keep their eyes on the water and never let their focus go. Players are often used to using their phones or checking their friend list while they are sailing with other players because they don’t have to bear the responsibility of sailing alone.
If the player allows themselves to get distracted, then it will be a major misstep while sailing alone, and it is advisable to always stay laser-focused so that a Megalodon Shark or an enemy ship doesn’t attack the player without them knowing.
1 Only Use A Sloop While Sailing Alone
The Sloop is the only logical ship to choose while the player is sailing alone. A lot of new players aren’t aware of how much more effort a Brigantine or Galleon is to sail, and they choose one of these larger ships even while they are by themselves.
If a player is going to be sailing the waters alone in Sea of Thieves, then they should always pick a Sloop so that the amount of work that they will have to do while sailing won’t be too high.
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