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The Lair of LeChuck — Sea of Thieves Walkthrough
Sea of Thieves

The Lair of LeChuck — Sea of Thieves Walkthrough

Discover all types of treasure in Sea of Thieves, from chests to artifacts. Learn how to find, carry, and sell them to Trading Companies for gold and reputation.

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Discover all types of treasure in Sea of Thieves, from chests to artifacts. Learn how to find, carry, and sell them to Trading Companies for gold and reputation.

Walkthrough
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    Finding Treasure: Treasure can be found randomly on islands, within shipwrecks, floating in the sea, inside barrels, or obtained from defeating enemies like Skeleton Ships, Megalodons, and the Kraken. Specific treasure types are also found in Fort vaults and Siren Shrines/Treasuries.
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    Identifying Treasure: Most treasure items emit a colored glint or glow, allowing players to identify their type from a distance.
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    Carrying Treasure: Treasure must be carried by hand to a Trading Company representative. A pirate can only carry one item at a time and cannot use equipment or resources while carrying treasure. Dropping the item allows for full control. Harpoons can retrieve treasure from a distance. Smaller items can be stored in Container Chests (up to 3 items) to hide their glow and sound.
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    Treasure Lifespan: Treasure left on land remains until interacted with. Treasure dropped in water sinks after approximately 5 minutes, except for Trade Good Crates which float longer.
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    Emissary Bonus: Sailing as a Trading Company Emissary grants Emissary Grade Reputation when picking up relevant treasure. This bonus increases if the treasure is placed on the ship. These reputation increases are awarded only upon the first claim of a treasure item.
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    Selling Treasure: Treasure is sold to Trading Company representatives at Outposts. Each company values specific types of treasure. Selling treasure grants Gold, Doubloons, Reputation, and Emissary Value (if applicable).

Types of Treasure:

  • Gold Hoarders Treasure: Primarily Treasure Chests and Artefacts. Chests emit a white glint. Types include Regular, Shipwrecked, Coral, Ashen (more valuable, found in The Devil's Roar), Valuable, and Cursed Chests. Artefacts are smaller items found in chests or vaults, emitting a golden glint.
  • Order of Souls Treasure: Primarily Bounty Skulls and related items (details not fully provided in source).
  • Merchant Alliance Treasure: Primarily Trade Goods like Crates (details not fully provided in source).
Tips
  • Use Container Chests to transport multiple small treasures efficiently and hide their glow.
  • Harpoons are useful for quickly grabbing treasure from a distance or from shipwrecks.
  • Pay attention to the glint color to identify treasure types and their potential value or destination.
  • Prioritize selling treasure relevant to your current Emissary Company for maximum gains.
  • Be aware that carrying treasure leaves you vulnerable; plan your routes and be ready to defend yourself or your loot.

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