Understand the varying value of Sea of Thieves treasure chests. Learn to identify loot and maximize your earnings with these Trading Company insights.
Discover the glittering allure of pirate treasure! This section details the various types of treasure chests found in Sea of Thieves, their relative values, and the Trading Companies that accept them. Learn to identify valuable loot and maximize your earnings from every haul.
Treasure chests are the primary form of loot in Sea of Thieves, representing the spoils of your pirating endeavors. Different chests hold varying amounts of gold and contribute differently to your reputation with Trading Companies.
Common Treasure Chests
| Chest Type | Base Value (Gold) | Trading Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealed Chest | 100 | Gold Hoarders | Common chest found from voyages. |
| Sealed Chest of Sorrow | 150 | Gold Hoarders | Slightly more valuable than a regular Sealed Chest. |
| Sealed Chest of Plenty | 200 | Gold Hoarders | A good source of early-game gold. |
| Sealed Chest of Legends | 300 | Gold Hoarders | Found from higher-level voyages and world events. |
| Ashen Chest | 250 | Gold Hoarders | Requires an Ashen Key to open. Contains valuable loot and potentially Ashen Tomes. |
| Chest of Ancient Tributes | 400 | Gold Hoarders | High-value chest, often found from Skeleton Forts and Athena's Fortune voyages. |
| Chest of the Damned | 300 | Gold Hoarders | Found during the Fort of the Damned. Offers good value. |
Special Chests and Their Value
- Athena's Chest: The pinnacle of treasure chests, obtained from Athena's Fortune voyages and Skeleton Forts. Extremely high gold value and reputation for Athena's Fortune.
- Skeleton Captain's Chests: Various chests dropped by skeleton captains, offering decent gold and reputation for Gold Hoarders.
- Tall Tale Chests: Chests found within Tall Tales often have unique appearances and may or may not be sellable for gold and reputation, depending on the specific Tall Tale.
Opening Chests
Most chests found from voyages or world events are already unlocked. However, some special chests require keys:
- Ashen Keys: Used to open Ashen Chests. They are found randomly in the world, dropped by Ashen Lords, or obtained from Ashen Guardians.
- Athena's Fortune Keys: Used to open Athena's Chests. These are obtained by completing Athena's Fortune voyages.
Selling Your Loot
Once you've gathered your treasure, sail to any outpost and find the representative for the relevant Trading Company:
- Gold Hoarders Representative: Accepts all types of treasure chests and artifacts.
- Order of Souls Representative: Primarily accepts skulls, but may also take certain artifacts.
- Merchant Alliance Representative: Accepts cargo and trade goods, but not chests.
Remember that selling loot is crucial for earning gold and reputation, which in turn unlocks new cosmetics and allows you to progress further in the game.
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