Skull and Bones
Skull and Bones is a 2024 video game released by Ubisoft. The play tells the fictional story of piracy and naval battles in East Africa and Southeast Asia in the late 17th century, a region known as the Golden Age of Piracy.
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Skull and Bones is a multiplayer pirate game where you start as a lone pirate and progress through the levels by completing contracts alone or with up to three players. As you become more infamous, you can craft new ships, weapons and customize your character.
Despite facing delays, the game was released and players were excited. It offers a similar experience to Black Flag, with an emphasis on multiplayer, but single-player is also fun.
After encountering delays and challenges during development, the game was released on February 16, 2024 on Amazon Luna, PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S. Google Stadia was also planning to do the same, but that version was canceled after the service shut down. Reviews for the game were mixed.
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All outpost locations in Skull and Bones
Outposts in Skull and Bones serve as fast travel points, access points to loot stashes, and places to obtain blueprints. Each outpost grants access to your cache, which is consistent across all outposts. To unlock an outpost in Skull and Bones, all you need to do is drive your ship to the outpost and dock. By locating and docking at each outpost, you can collect valuable loot such as weapon, armor, or furniture blueprints. Utilizing the right outposts for fast travel can allow you to quickly sail across the Indian Ocean, making yourself a skilled pirate.
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All outposts on the African coast
The African coast in Skull and Bones is home to various treasures and famous locations. From acquiring a giant tooth from Kuharib in the north to exploring the magnificent capital city of Jiwe, there’s plenty to explore. Outposts in the area provide valuable blueprints, such as the Sunken Gold Mine which provides the Blaster Sloop blueprint, and the Kaa Mangroves which provide the Fire Barge blueprint. Both locations offer excellent opportunities to acquire high-quality boats.
outpost |
general location |
Nearby attractions |
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pillar tomb |
At the northernmost fork of the river |
Pembe Foundry (North), Jiwe (South-West) |
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michelle island |
Located in the northwest corner of a small group of small islands west of Givet |
Jiwe Weaver (east), Shijavu (south) |
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Navigator’s Cross |
on the island south of Jiwe |
Jiwe (north), Harufu Weaver (southeast) |
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sunken gold mine |
Located in the southeast corner of the island, there is a huge mountain |
Kusini (southeast), Wavuvi Foundry (northeast) |
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poacher’s treasure |
The islands in the middle are on the vertebrae like cascading islands along the coast |
Bandari (west), Haruf (north) |
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kaa mangroves |
Delta at the southern end of the Vertebral Cascade Islands |
La Coloni (north), Mining Port (southeast) |
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Cave of the Elders |
Located at the beginning of the delta, on the north side above the southernmost river |
Rondavels Lumberyard (southwest), Port des Mines (northwest) |
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Dayufang |
southwest corner of african coast |
Pilot Bay Weaver (east), Grand Fort (east) |
All outposts on Red Island
On Red Island you’ll find Sainte-Anne, an important town in Skull and Bones. This area offers challenges suitable for players of all levels. Check out The Oubilette for the Blue Specter weapon blueprints, or head to Lanitra for the Sentinel Cutter ship or Demi-cannon II blueprints.
outpost |
general location |
Nearby attractions |
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Dragon’s back |
Located on an island in the northwest corner of the area |
Shijavu (southeast), Harufu (northwest) |
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Ranitra |
Located at the northern tip of the Big Island |
Lamba Weaver (east), Sitrana (west) |
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sacred tree |
Along the river west of St. Anne |
Ankohonana (south), Tamby Foundry (northeast) |
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warona falls |
Located on the east coast of the main island, across the sea from Sainte-Anne |
Sainte-Anne (northeast), Gilland (southeast) |
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royal cemetery |
Located in the middle of the west coast of the main island |
Tanjona (North), Tankazo Lumberyard (South) |
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mother of shipwrecks |
a small group of small islands on the western edge of the region |
Tankazo Lumberyard (east), Hovohovo (southeast) |
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Louisbourg |
Near the southern tip of the main island |
Tenina town (northeast), Hovohovo (northwest) |
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Obilet |
on small islands in the far east of the region |
Dubois Lumber Camp (west), Labastide (northwest) |
All outposts on the high seas
In Skull and Bones’ high seas region, outposts are sparse and serve primarily as connection points to scattered islands. These outposts are the only noteworthy locations in this barren region. While settlements are scarce, this open land is perfect for participating in Skull and Bones’ legendary heists and freely pursuing ships on the high seas.
outpost |
general location |
Nearby attractions |
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three brothers |
at the base of the northern weak island |
Middle Creek, return to Fleet Bay |
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Return to Fleet Bay |
The island is surrounded by three smaller islands |
The three Lada brothers |
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middle creek |
Triangle Island in the north of Hongdao |
Sitrana Lamba Weaver |
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cococtrapon |
island in the center of the region |
Great Falaise Labastide |
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grande falles |
crescent island interior |
Oubilette, Dutch camp |
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dutch camp |
On the southeasternmost island |
grande falles |
All outposts in the East Indies
The East Indies region in Skull and Bones is filled with plenty to explore. It has many outposts and various settlements, foundries and other places of interest. Telok Penjarah is a major destination in the East Indies, offering diverse business and adventure opportunities. Outposts like the Ruined Lighthouse have top-tier ship blueprints, while other outposts offer excellent weapons or armor. To become a skilled sailor in Skull and Bones, mastering the East Indies is crucial.
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outpost |
general location |
Nearby attractions |
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Lukkun Ruins |
In a small entrance connected to the canal |
Suny Capital (Southwest), Suny Foundry (Northwest) |
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Hermoy Manor |
Bottom of North Spearhead Island |
Sundard (east), North Suniweaver (northeast) |
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lost city of pule |
Inside the first entrance you encounter after passing through the delta |
Suny Lumberyard (northwest), South Suny Weaver (south) |
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Longnock Cave |
The tip of the northern continent |
South Suny Weaver (Northeast), South Damai Foundry (Southwest) |
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gandhi hill |
Located on the left side of the island bay of Telok Penjarah |
Damai (North), Halimau Fort (South) |
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Karst Observation Deck |
On an island south of Telok Penjarah |
Telok Penjarah (north), Kencur Lumberyard (northwest) |
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Paluhar’s cry |
Located on the south side of the island above the westernmost mountain island |
Kota Lama Lumberyard (northwest), Kota Lama Foundry (southeast) |
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khelerawal temple |
East side of Dongshan Island |
Kampong Subur (north), Tisula Foundry (southwest) |
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lighthouse ruins |
On an island between two mountain islands |
Lada Foundry (west), Prakoso Fort (northwest) |
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Necropolis |
Southeast of South Island, South side of Spearhead Island |
Oosten Capital (Northwest), Laar West Lumberyard (Northeast) |
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forgotten candy |
southeasternmost point of the east indies |
Dusit East Foundry (West), Dusit North Foundry (Northwest) |
Skull and Bones treasure map
Skull and Bones has a large map that allows for a lot of sailing and piracy. It features a fictional version of the Indian Ocean, allowing players to explore the coasts and islands of Africa and the East Indies. Since most of the gameplay involves controlling your ship, the map is quite extensive, giving you plenty of room for all your pirate activities. However, fully exploring the map will take some time. The Skull and Bones map provides a detailed overview of the area, helping you plot routes and navigate even if your in-game map is incomplete.
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In Skull and Bones you can perform a classic pirate activity: following a treasure map. These maps are a little different – they’re more of a fun extra activity than something you collect. Once you figure out how to fix them, it’s easy.
where to find treasure map
You can obtain treasure maps in four ways: as a reward for completing contracts, as part of a contract you must solve, by sinking random ships, and by completing PvP and PvE events. You can only hold a few maps at a time, so try to tackle them as you get them. If a random ship has a treasure map, you’ll see it in the loot list when you look at the ship through the telescope. Boarding an enemy ship will give you a small chance of obtaining a treasure map, even if that ship does not have a treasure map.
How to solve treasure map
Solving treasure maps in Skull and Bones is easier than you think. Each map has three clues. The first clue is written, usually giving the name of the location and nearby landmarks. The second clue is a map of the game world, which you can compare to the in-game map. The third clue is a picture showing where the treasure is buried at the outpost, complete with visual landmarks.
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All treasure chests are found at outposts, so you’ll need to go ashore to find them. Once you’ve figured out the general location from the map, sail to the outpost in the area. When you disembark, an in-game notification will appear confirming that the treasure is located at that outpost.
Once you reach the outpost, you’ll need to search for buried treasure using landmark images on the map. When you are about 20 to 30 meters away from the treasure, it will start to glow orange and have a pillar of light rising from the ground. Just stay close to the location and you can dig up the treasure chest.
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Skull and Bones gameplay
Skull and Bones was originally described as a tactical action game set in an open world from a third-person perspective, allowing players to control a customizable pirate ship and sail the Indian Ocean in a single-player campaign or team up with up to five Players team up in player versus player games. Wind direction affects combat, and players have access to a variety of ships equipped with different weapons. Ships can be boarded and damaged, which is shown via the health bar.
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Skull and Bones puts you in the role of captain of a pirate ship, responsible for navigation, combat, and crew management, much like the naval gameplay of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. There are three ship types – Navigation, Fire, and Cargo – each with unique advantages, and all 12 available ships can be customized. Keeping your ship in good condition and keeping your crew happy is crucial, as dissatisfied crew members may mutiny. If your ship sinks, you’ll respawn at the nearest pirate lair with only part of the cargo recovered, requiring you to retrieve the rest, possibly encountering other players in the process.
The game uses wind direction positioning as a strategic advantage, with different types of ships equipped with different weapons and the ability to board enemy ships. Players can also participate in treasure hunts and raid forts and settlements in the multiplayer mode “Loot Hunt.”
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