Master Skeleton Forts and Fort of Fortune in Sea of Thieves. Learn how to tackle these challenging encounters, defeat waves of skeletons, and claim valuable loot with our comprehensive guide.
Walkthrough
- 1Locate an active Skeleton Fort or Fort of Fortune on your map. These are marked by a large skull cloud (Skeleton Fort) or a skull cloud with a red glow (Fort of Fortune).
- 2Prepare your ship and crew. Ensure you have ample cannonballs, wood, food, and medical supplies.
- 3Approach the island cautiously. Be aware of other player crews who may also be attempting the fort.
- 4Engage the skeleton waves. Skeletons will spawn continuously from the fort's structures. Use cannons to clear waves from a distance, and engage in close combat when necessary.
- 5Defeat the Skeleton Captain. After clearing several waves, a Skeleton Captain will appear. Defeat them to progress.
- 6Unlock the Vault. The vault door will open after defeating the captain.
- 7Defeat the Skeleton Lord (Fort of Fortune only). For Forts of Fortune, a powerful Skeleton Lord will emerge. This is a challenging boss fight requiring coordinated attacks and avoidance of their devastating abilities.
- 8Loot the vault. The vault contains a large amount of treasure, including chests, skulls, and valuable artifacts.
- 9Defend your loot. Be prepared for potential attacks from other player crews as you attempt to transport the treasure back to your ship.
Tips
- Coordinate with your crew. Assign roles for cannon duty, repairs, and ground combat.
- Use the environment to your advantage. Utilize cannon towers and cover to your advantage during the skeleton waves.
- Prioritize targets. Focus on skeleton waves first, then deal with the captain or lord.
- Be aware of your surroundings. Watch out for other player ships and be ready to defend your haul.
- For Forts of Fortune, focus on dodging the Skeleton Lord's attacks, especially their ground pound and spectral charge.
- Consider bringing Blunderbombs to quickly clear groups of skeletons.
- If overwhelmed, consider sailing away to repair and return, or to lure other crews into fighting the skeletons first.
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