2. Gathering Resources: The Pirate’s Economy
You’ll need raw materials to craft anything. Resources are spread across the Indian Ocean and must be harvested manually or looted from others.
Primary resource types:
Wood – Found on jungle islands, used for Skull and Bones Items, hulls, and masts.
Ore – Mined from coastal rocks, essential for armor and weapons.
Fiber – Used in sails and certain consumables.
Food and animal hides – Gathered from wildlife or trade hubs.
Rare materials – Such as meteorite ore or exotic spices, obtained through elite hunts, shipwrecks, or PvP.
Use your spyglass to scan islands and identify resource-rich areas. When near a resource node (e.g., a tree or boulder), your ship can Skull and bones items for sale online anchor and send a crew to harvest.
Tip: Upgrade your cargo hold early — gathering is only useful if you have room to carry the haul back.
