Bounty Hunts

Test your mettle and earn valuable rewards by undertaking Bounty Hunts in Sword of the Sea. These challenging side quests task you with tracking down and defeating specific, often dangerous, targets across the game world, providing a great way to earn gold and rare items.

Bounty Hunts are a dynamic and engaging side activity in Sword of the Sea, offering players a repeatable way to earn significant rewards while honing their combat skills. These missions typically involve tracking down specific individuals or creatures that have been declared outlaws or threats to the peace. The difficulty and rewards of a bounty hunt often scale with the notoriety of the target.

Bounty Hunts can usually be found at Taverns, Guild Halls, or from specific NPCs who act as bounty masters. When you accept a bounty, you'll typically receive a dossier detailing the target's name, a general description of their appearance, their last known location, and the reward offered. Some bounties might also include a brief description of their crimes or the reason they are being hunted.

Types of Bounty Targets:

Criminals and Outlaws: Rogues, pirates, bandits, and other nefarious individuals who have committed crimes against the realm.
Dangerous Beasts: Monsters or creatures that have become a menace to local settlements or trade routes, such as rogue griffins, territorial sea serpents, or mutated beasts.
Rogue Mages or Cultists: Individuals wielding forbidden magic or involved in dark rituals that threaten the balance of power.
Escaped Prisoners: High-value targets who have broken out of prisons and are now on the run.

The Bounty Hunting Process:

Accept the Bounty: Visit a bounty board or speak to a bounty master to select a contract.
Gather Information: Sometimes, you may need to speak with NPCs in the target's last known area to gather clues about their current whereabouts. This might involve bribing informants, completing small tasks, or using tracking skills.
Track the Target: Follow clues, use tracking abilities, or navigate to the specified region to locate your quarry.
Confront and Defeat: Engage the target in combat. Some bounties may require you to bring the target in alive (stun or incapacitate them), while others simply require their defeat.
Claim Your Reward: Return to the bounty master with proof of your success (e.g., the target's head, a specific item, or a sed confession) to collect your gold, experience, and any other promised rewards.

Rewards and Benefits:

Gold and Currency: The primary reward, essential for purchasing gear, upgrades, and consumables.
Experience Points: Crucial for leveling up and improving your character.
Rare Items and Gear: Some bounties offer unique weapons, armor, or crafting materials as rewards.
Reputation: Completing bounties can increase your standing with certain factions or settlements, unlocking new vendors or quests.
Reputation with Companions: Successfully completing challenging bounties might impress your companions, increasing their loyalty.

Bounty Hunts are an excellent way to explore different regions of the world, encounter several enemies, and earn valuable resources that will aid you in your main quest. Always be prepared for a tough fight, as these targets are often more challenging than regular enemies.