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The Smuggler's Bay — Sea of Thieves Walkthrough
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The Smuggler's Bay — Sea of Thieves Walkthrough

Learn about all types of treasure in Sea of Thieves, including chests, artifacts, and more. Discover how to find, transport, and sell them to Trading Companies for Gold and Reputation.

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Learn about all types of treasure in Sea of Thieves, including chests, artifacts, and more. Discover how to find, transport, and sell them to Trading Companies for Gold and Reputation.

Walkthrough
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    Finding Treasure: Treasure can be found through various means:
    • Randomly scattered on islands, beaches, or floating in the sea.
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    Inside shipwrecks.
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    Within Vaults of Forts.
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    Dropped by enemies like Skeleton Ships, Megalodons, or the Kraken.
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    As rewards from Voyages and Quests.
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    Identifying Treasure: Most treasure items emit a distinct 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 fight while holding treasure. The treasure must be dropped to regain full control. Harpoons can be used to retrieve treasure from afar.
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    Container Chests: Smaller treasure items can be placed in Container Chests, which can hold up to three items. This helps hide their glow and makes transportation easier.
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    Treasure Durability: Treasure dropped in water will sink after approximately 5 minutes, except for Trade Good Crates which float longer. Treasure left on land remains until interacted with.
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    Emissary Value: Sailing as a Trading Company Emissary grants Emissary Grade Reputation when picking up relevant treasure. Additional Reputation is gained when the treasure is placed on the ship.
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    Selling Treasure: Each Trading Company representative at an Outpost accepts specific types of treasure. Selling treasure grants Gold, Reputation, and Emissary Value (if applicable).

Types of Treasure:

  • Gold Hoarders Treasure: Includes various Treasure Chests (Regular, Shipwrecked, Coral, Ashen, Valuable, Cursed) and Artefacts (Trinkets, Containers, Ornaments). These emit a White Glint (Chests) or Golden Glint (Artefacts).
  • Order of Souls Treasure: Primarily Bounty Skulls, which are dropped by Skeleton Captains. These emit a Purple Glint.
  • Merchant Alliance Treasure: Includes Trade Goods (Plants, Rum, Cannonballs, Silk, Spices, Sugar) and Animals (Chickens, Pigs, Snakes, Foxes). These have unique glows or are contained within crates.
  • Athena's Fortune Treasure: Rare and valuable items obtained from high-level content, often found in specific chests or as unique artifacts.
  • Other Treasures: Includes items like Coral Messages in a Bottle, Skeleton Captain's Chests, and various quest-specific items.
Tips
  • Prioritize selling treasure relevant to your current Trading Company or Emissary flag for maximum gains.
  • Use harpoons to quickly grab treasure from a distance, especially when under pressure.
  • Store smaller treasures in Container Chests to manage inventory and reduce visibility.
  • Be aware of the environment; some treasures are found underwater or in specific biomes like The Devil's Roar.
  • Always check the glint or glow to identify treasure types and their potential value.

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