Skull and Bones: All Ships You Can Sail

Ubisoft's upcoming pirate game Skull and Bones promises to let players live out their high-seas fantasies. A key part of the experience will be sailing and customizing your ship. Skull and Bones will feature a wide selection of playable ships, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Let's take a look at all the ships you can sail in Skull and Bones.

All Playable Ships in Skull and Bones

The ships in Skull and Bones are grouped into size classes. Your choice of ship will impact speed, maneuverability, durability, and armaments. Note that this list is subject to change and we will update this article if there are future changes:

Small Ships

For players who prioritize speed and agility, the small ships are the way to go. Their relatively tiny hulls allow them to slice through the waves with ease. Small ships include the Dhow, Bedar, Hulk, Cutter, Barge, and Sloop.

• Dhow

• Bedar

• Hulk

• Cutter

• Barge

• Sloop

The Bedar is adept at ramming foes and causing flooding damage. The durable Hulk can absorb heavy fire. Support allies with the Cutter or spread flaming chaos with the Barge. A decked-out Sloop can take on multiple enemies.

Medium Ships

If you want good all-around performance, medium ships fit the bill. They provide a balance of speed, firepower, and durability. The medium ships in Skull and Bones are the Padewakang, Snow, Brigantine, and Sambuk.

• Padewakang

• Snow

• Brigantine

• Sambuk

The Padewakang and Snow are sturdy enough to withstand groups of enemies. The Brigantine excels at ramming singular foes while the Sambuk rains down fire damage.

Customize Your Vessel

Whichever ship you choose, you'll be able to customize it to suit your preferences and playstyle. Adjust its weaponry, reinforce the hull, and tweak other attributes to create your ideal pirate vessel.

• For example, equip a Sloop with long-range cannons to bombard enemies from afar.
• Or transform a Brigantine into a ramming machine designed to hole enemy ships below the waterline.

Skull and Bones Ship Combat Tips

Of course, getting a handle on ship combat will be vital to survive in Skull and Bones. Here are some key things to know:

• Adjust your sails to control speed and maneuverability. Holes in enemy sails slow them down.
• Blast hulls with cannons to allow boarding or sink ships altogether.
• Weapons like broadside cannons, chase cannons, and mortars have fast reload speeds enabling intense exchanges.
• Ships are fairly agile - position yourself for broadsides or dodge incoming fire.
• View the battle from different perspectives like manning the cannons or looking through the crow's nest spyglass.
• Disable ships by targeting masts and sails instead of just trying to sink them.

Mastering ship combat and customization will let you dominate the high seas of Skull and Bones. Carefully choose your vessel, outfit it to match your playstyle, and learn to outmaneuver your foes. Do that and you'll have what it takes to rise to the top of the pirate world.

Summary of Playable Ships