Master Sea of Thieves Trading Companies: Gold Hoarders, Order of Souls, Merchant Alliance. Learn reputation, rewards, Distinctions, and voyage types.
Ascend the ranks of piracy by understanding the Trading Companies. This section details the Gold Hoarders, Order of Souls, and Merchant Alliance, explaining how to earn reputation with each, the rewards you can unlock, and the sificance of reaching the highest levels and earning Distinctions.
Trading Companies are the backbone of progression in Sea of Thieves. By completing voyages for them and selling them treasure, you'll earn gold and reputation, unlocking new cosmetic items and advancing your pirate's legend.
The Core Trading Companies
| Company | Focus | How to Earn Reputation | Key Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Hoarders | Treasure Chests & Artifacts | Selling treasure chests, artifacts, and trinkets. | Golden cosmetic items, ship parts, and unique equipment. |
| Order of Souls | Bounties & Cursed Skulls | Completing skeleton bounties and selling cursed skulls. | Mystical cosmetic items, Order of Souls themed gear. |
| Merchant Alliance | Cargo & Trade Goods | Delivering cargo crates, animals, and completing trade voyages. | Merchant-themed cosmetics, ship parts, and unique clothing. |
Earning Reputation
Reputation is earned primarily by selling the correct items to the respective Trading Company representatives at any outpost:
- Gold Hoarders: Hand over treasure chests, trinkets, and artifacts.
- Order of Souls: Sell skulls obtained from defeating skeleton captains and bosses.
- Merchant Alliance: Deliver cargo crates, animals in cages, and complete specific trade requests.
The value of the item sold directly impacts the amount of reputation gained. Higher value items yield more reputation.
Voyage Types and Reputation
Each Trading Company offers different types of voyages, which are the primary way to acquire items to sell:
- Gold Hoarders: Riddle Voyages, X Marks the Spot Maps, Treasure Vault Keys.
- Order of Souls: Skeleton Bounty Voyages (tracking specific captains).
- Merchant Alliance: Cargo Runs, Animal Delivery Voyages, Trade Good Voyages.
Level Caps and Distinctions
The maximum reputation level for each Trading Company is 100. Reaching level 100 unlocks a Distinction for that Company. Earning a Distinction:
- Provides a unique cosmetic reward.
- Resets your reputation level with that Company back to 1, allowing you to progress towards the next Distinction.
There are multiple Distinctions to earn for each Company, offering a long-term progression goal.
Other Trading Companies
- Sea Dogs: Primarily focused on Arena combat (now retired), but still offers some cosmetic rewards.
- Hunter's Call: Focuses on fishing and cooking. Sell fish and cooked meals to earn reputation.
- Athena's Fortune: A special Trading Company unlocked after reaching level 50 in the other three core companies. Offers legendary loot and cosmetics.
Mastering the Trading Companies is key to unlocking the full potential of your pirate career, providing both tangible rewards and a sense of accomplishment.
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