Learn how to earn commendations in Sea of Thieves, covering Trading Company progress, combat achievements like defeating Megalodons, and Tall Tale feats.
Commendation Categories
Sea of Thieves features a robust commendation system designed to reward players for their dedication and mastery across various aspects of the game. These commendations are organized into distinct categories, each focusing on a specific area of pirate life. Understanding these categories is key to efficiently tracking your progress and identifying new goals.
Trading Company Commendations
The most prominent commendations are tied to the various Trading Companies. These include the Gold Hoarders, Order of Souls, Merchant Alliance, Athena's Fortune, and more. Each company offers a unique set of commendations that are earned by completing their respective Voyages and delivering specific types of treasure. For example, the Gold Hoarders commendations often involve digging up chests, while the Order of Souls commendations require defeating Skeleton Captains and collecting their skulls. Reaching certain reputation tiers with these companies unlocks exclusive commendations, such as the "Gold Hoarder Emissary Grade V" commendation, which sifies a high level of trust and success with the company.
Combat and Adventure Commendations
Beyond trading, commendations also recognize prowess in combat and general seafaring. These can range from defeating specific types of enemies, like the fearsome Megalodons or the elusive Skeleton Fleets, to successfully navigating treacherous waters or surviving difficult encounters. Commendations like "Defeated 10 Megalodons" or "Completed 5 Skeleton Fleet Battles" highlight a player's combat effectiveness. There are also commendations for exploration and discovery, such as those related to finding hidden Grog barrels or discovering new landmarks.
Tall Tale Commendations
The narrative-driven Tall Tales also have their own dedicated commendations. Completing each chapter of a Tall Tale, such as "A Pirate's Life" or "The Seabound Soul," awards specific commendations. Furthermore, there are commendations for achieving certain feats within these stories, like finding all the hidden journal entries or completing the Tall Tale on a specific difficulty or with a particular objective met. These commendations encourage players to delve deep into the lore and intricate questlines that Sea of Thieves offers.
PvP and Arena Commendations
For players who enjoy direct player-versus-player combat, there are commendations specifically for the Arena mode (though this mode is no longer actively supported, historical commendations remain). These would have involved sinking other players' ships, collecting Skeletons, and achieving high scores. While the Arena is gone, the spirit of competitive play is still present in the main game, and some commendations may still reflect PvP encounters.
Commendation Tiers and Rewards
Many commendations have multiple tiers, meaning you can earn the same commendation multiple times, with each tier representing a greater achievement. For instance, the "Defeated 100 Skeletons" commendation can be earned repeatedly, with higher tiers requiring thousands of defeated skeletons. Reaching certain commendation milestones often unlocks unique cosmetic rewards, such as ship sets, clothing, and even titles that can be displayed on your pirate's profile.
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