While there are countless threats from creatures inSea of Thieves, you can use a range of weapons to fight off the threats on land or while navigating the seas. Depending on the type of weapon you’re using, you can defeat your enemies at close range or through your cannons.

All the basic forms of the weapons are immediately acquired, with variations being unlocked by meeting prerequisites or completing other challenges posed to you throughout Sea of Thieves. you may also buy new weapons using currency at a Weaponsmith’s Shop or factions that you’ve earned enough respect from.

A screenshot from Sea of Thieves showing the Armory on the ship, with the ‘Sailor Double Barrel Pistol’ selected.

Which Weapon Should You Use In Sea Of Thieves?

When choosing your loadout in Sea of Thieves, you should make sure that you’re trying tobalance your options. Outside of that, the weapon that is best for you will largely depend on your preferred way to play.

For example, it makes sense to haveamelee weapon and a ranged weapon, but you might find the cutlass to be useless when you’re fighting across ships on the sea. In that case, you might keep your standard ranged weapon and switch out the melee weapon for a long-range rifle.

A screenshot from Sea of Thieves showing the Weaponsmith’s shop full of different weapons the player can use. The blue, white, and gold Admiral Pistol is selected.

Weaponsmith Weapons

As of Season 12, there arefive weapon typesin Sea of Thieves, with only one of them being strictly melee and the rest being ranged. While each weapon variation largely works the same, there are dozens of variations in complete sets. You canchange your weapons in the Armoryon your ship or outside Weaponsmith’s Shops.

While your cutlass is a pretty standard melee weapon, the choice of ranged options will ensure that you may keep the enemy pirates guessing when a fight inevitably breaks out. You are free toselect any two weapon typesfor your loadout.

A screenshot from Sea of Thieves showing a collection of Cannon ammo that is being stored in a Cannonball Barrel on the ship. The Firebomb is selected.

Throwing Knives

Ranged or Melee

The freedom to choose your weapons will allow you tocustomize your pirateto become the fiercest fighter on the sea. Whether you prefer to stay at a distance or get up close to another pirate’s ship, Sea of Thieves provides personal weapons to achieve those play styles.

Ship Weapons

The ship only has one weapon that can be consistently relied on. Thepowerful cannonscan make quick work of any beast or ship that you meet on the sea, given that you’ve prepared the right ammo ahead of time.

The harpoons are great for grabbing people and objects out of the water, but they don’t do damage.

There are many different ammo types for cannons, ensuring that you can prepare different strategies that adapt to the enemiesyou encounter. Ammo like Firebombs and Blunderbombs can be thrown.

Cursed Cannonballs

Area Of Effect Projectile, Multiple Curse Effects

You can find these cannonballs across the Sea of Thieves as you explore outposts, deserted islands, forts, and more.