In the previous sections of this guide, we coveredHow to Find the Rum Bottle Spyglassand theTrapmaker’s Gunpowder Key. This section of the guide will explain what to do with this Gunpowder Key on Sailor’s Bounty. Since this is a very straightforward mission, this entire section of the guide will contain spoilers.If you want to solve the rest of the adventure yourself, do not continue reading.
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Before webegin,you will need to obtain the Trapmaker’s Gunpowder Key to complete this section of the guide. If you have not obtained that or the Rum Bottle Spyglass, you may follow the appropriate links below to that guide section. Alternatively, if you were looking for the Hidden Journals, you can also find the link to that section below.
If you are still reading, that means you have obtained the Gunpowder Key and are ready to move on to the next location. You will always go to the same island at this point in the adventure, Sailor’s Bounty. Once you reach that location, you’ll need to dodge traps, defeat hordes of skeletons, and then escape with the Totem to the next island!
The guide below will provide helpful tips to get you through the rest of this adventure. We strongly recommend quickly reading through it at least once, so you are prepared for what’s ahead. Once you’ve done that, feel free to use it step-by-step.
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Step One: Sailor’s Bounty
Sailor’s Bounty is on the northwestern corner of the map, well out of your way. This is a rarely visited island, and for a good reason. Inside the massive central cave system are elaborate traps and plenty of undead minions waiting to attack. This part of the adventure is not a fun one, that’s for sure. When you’re ready, head to Sailor’s Bounty.
Once you’re there, grab the Trapmaker’s Gunpowder Key and head to the center of the island, where you’ll find a large hole in the ground. Jump into the hole, and you will see two different tunnels that lead to the cave system below.Do not rush into these tunnels. They are lined with deadly traps that will likely kill you if you get struck by one.
You will likely be on this island for a long time, so every second counts. Avoiding the traps is crucial to avoid giving other villainous players a chance to destroy your ship while you’re inside the caves. The cave system is also somewhat of a confusing maze, so it’s easy to lose the Gunpowder Key if you repeatedly die. Listed below are some suggestions to follow as you attempt to make your way to the end.
Step Two: The First Horde Battle
Once you have made it past all the traps, you’ll find the Trapmaker’s room. There are plenty of barrels and supplies for the battle ahead, conveniently in the wide, open area at the base of the room. Stock up, keep track of where the food and ammo crates are, and be ready for a long, difficult battle.
Inside the wide, open room is a stand where you are meant to place the Gunpowder Key. Once you have done this, intense music will play, and a battle will begin. Hordes upon hordes upon hordes of skeletons will continue to dig their way up out of the ground. Once you finish a group, another group will come. Use the tips below to get through this battle quickly.
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The final wave will have a skeleton captain with a red name. Upon destroying all the skeletons in this horde, you will hear the victory music. The skeleton captain will drop a Totem and additional Trapmaker Notes.
What’s Next
Now that you have the Totem, you’re ready to move on to the final part of this adventure. The end follows a similar pattern to a couple of the other Tall Tales, in that you now have a Totem associated with a specific island.We will cover what to do with this Totem in the guide’s next section:Vault Locations and Battle Guide.
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