Gold & Doubloons Economy

Master Sea of Thieves Gold & Doubloons. Learn how to earn, spend, and manage currencies for cosmetics, voyages, and progression.

The economy of Sea of Thieves revolves around two primary currencies: Gold and Doubloons. Understanding how to acquire, spend, and manage these resources is fundamental to progressing your pirate career, customizing your appearance, and acquiring the best gear and ship cosmetics.

Gold: The Pirate's Standard

Gold is the most common currency in Sea of Thieves and is earned through various activities:

• Selling Treasure: The primary method of earning Gold is by finding and selling loot (chests, skulls, artifacts, etc.) to Trading Companies.
• Completing Voyages: Voyages assigned by Trading Companies reward Gold upon completion, with higher-level voyages offering more.
• World Events: Successfully completing World Events like Skeleton Forts or Skeleton Fleets yields a significant amount of Gold from the treasure they contain.
• Defeating Players: Sinking other pirate ships and selling their Emissary Flags (if they have one) to The Reaper's Bones can be very profitable.
• Athena's Fortune: Legendary loot from Athena's Fortune voyages and the Fort of the Damned offers the highest Gold rewards.

Spending Gold

Gold is used to purchase a wide variety of items:

• Cosmetics: Clothing, hats, beards, tattoos, ship liveries, sails, figureheads, and more can be bought from Outpost shops.
• Voyages: Standard voyages from the Gold Hoarders, Order of Souls, and Merchant Alliance can be purchased with Gold.
• Ship Upgrades: While not direct upgrades, purchasing new ship cosmetic sets effectively customizes your vessel.
• Pets: Some pets can be purchased with Gold.

Doubloons: The Premium Currency

Doubloons are a rarer currency that can be acquired through specific means:

• Completing Commendations: Many in-game achievements and commendations reward Doubloons.
• Selling to The Reaper's Bones: Selling certain items, like Emissary Flags, to The Reaper's Bones can sometimes yield Doubloons in addition to Gold.
• Limited-Time Events: Special events may offer Doubloons as rewards.
• Trading Gold for Doubloons: At specific Trading Posts, you can exchange Gold for Doubloons, though this is often at a poor rate.

Spending Doubloons

Doubloons are primarily used for:

• Purchasing Voyages: You can buy voyages from specific Trading Companies using Doubloons, which can be useful for quickly obtaining specific types of voyages.
• Buying Cosmetics: Some exclusive cosmetics, particularly those from past seasons or special promotions, can only be purchased with Doubloons.
• Trading for Gold: While not recommended, you can trade Doubloons for Gold at a very unfavorable rate.

Ancient Coins: The Real-Money Currency

While not earned in-game through normal play, Ancient Coins are a premium currency purchased with real money. They are exclusively used in the Pirate Emporium for unique cosmetic items, pets, and emotes that cannot be obtained through Gold or Doubloons.

Economic Strategies

• Prioritize Gold for Cosmetics: Use your Gold to buy the vast array of cosmetic items available at Outposts.
• Save Doubloons for Rare Items: Doubloons are best saved for exclusive cosmetics or specific voyages that are hard to come by otherwise.
• Emissary System: Flying Emissary flags significantly boosts your Gold and Doubloon earnings, making it a crucial part of efficient progression.
• Focus on High-Value Loot: Target voyages and world events that yield the most valuable treasure for maximum Gold return.

Mastering the Gold and Doubloon economy is essential for any pirate looking to thrive and stand out in the Sea of Thieves.