Skeleton Crews & Types

Learn about the different types of skeleton crews and enemies you'll encounter in Sea of Thieves. Understand their variations and how to best defeat them to secure your loot.

This guide covers the various types of skeleton crews and individual skeletons you will encounter throughout your adventures in Sea of Thieves. Understanding their differences is key to efficiently tackling combat encounters and securing your treasure.

Skeleton Types:

• Regular Skeletons: The most common type, found in various locations and often in groups.
• Ashen Skeletons: Found primarily in The Devil's Roar, these skeletons are tougher and often wield fire-based attacks.
• Stronghold Skeletons: Elite skeletons that guard heavily fortified locations like Skeleton Forts. They are significantly more durable and hit harder.
• Skeletal Skeletons: These are the standard skeletons encountered during Skeleton Forts and other specific events.
• Ghost Skeletons: Ethereal and difficult to hit, these skeletons can phase through attacks and are often found in specific cursed areas or during certain events.

Skeleton Crews:

• Skeleton Ships: AI-controlled ships crewed by skeletons that will attack players on sight. They come in various forms, from small sloops to larger galleons.
• Skeleton Captains: Powerful skeleton leaders who often command smaller groups of regular skeletons. Defeating them can yield valuable loot.
• Skeleton Forts: Large, multi-stage encounters where players must battle waves of skeletons, including powerful variants and often a Skeleton Cannonball Skeleton, to reach a vault filled with treasure.