11. Offloading Materials
Your ship can hold thousands of kilograms of cargo, but slots are limited. Regularly offload materials at Pirate Dens or caches in outposts to Skull and Bones Items free up space for loot and resources. Managing cargo space efficiently is crucial for maximizing your haul.
12. Check Trade Routes
The world map shows where to find crafting materials. Instead of buying limited supplies from settlements, check trade routes (dotted lines) for transported materials. Scan and attack merchant ships along these routes to acquire resources without spending silver.
13. Don’t Fire Near Settlements
Avoid firing near settlements unless you plan to buy Skull and Bones Items plunder them. Guard towers and nearby ships will retaliate, leading to your demise. If targeting faction materials, attack ships near settlements without initiating a plunder to earn more materials and silver from reinforcements.