The two most important things for players to earn in Sea of Thieves are gold and reputation. Gold can be used to purchase weapons, boats, and all matter of useful items. Reputation on the other hand will improve the player's standing with different companies and factions in the game. It is incredibly important that players have plenty of both to make their way through the game.

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In order to earn as much gold and reputation as possible, players will need to complete different tasks and missions for different groups. Players who earn both quickly will be able to progress the game at a much faster rate. This guide will show players how best to earn both gold and reputation in Sea of Thieves.

Sea of Thieves: Best Ways to Earn Gold

Sea of Thieves Gold Chest

Pick up Loot from Shipwrecks- Whenever ships are destroyed they will sink to the bottom of the ocean, and occasionally any loot they were carrying will float to the surface. Stronger players can use this to their advantage and sink any ships they find to acquire loot. Those starting out should just keep an eye out for barrels floating in the ocean. Those with a fast ship can also capitalize on others engaged in a ship battle by swooping in and stealing the loot before others can.

Pick up Shiny Objects in the Sand- While exploring beaches players will sometimes find shiny objects buried in the sand. Players should always make sure to pick these objects up, especially if it is a cursed skull as this object can be sold off for close to 1000 gold. Any objects found can be sold for a decent chunk of money, and this is a low-risk way to earn money fast.

Complete Order of Souls and Gold Hoarders Missions- These quests are relatively easy to complete for new players and they will give players a lot of gold upon completion. Gold Hoarders quests usually have players search for buried treasure and players will earn about 100 gold per quest completed. Order of Souls missions on the other hand will have players fighting against undead pirate captains and can earn them a few hundred pieces of gold per quest.

Beat the Skeleton Fort- These quests are not easy to complete but are one of the best ways to earn a lot of gold in the game. Players will see a giant skull appear in the sky that marks the location of a Skeleton Fort. Those who travel there will be forced to fight against waves of deadly skeletons in order to access the treasure room. In order to complete this task, players will probably need to team with other groups of pirates and split the loot at the end.

Sea of Thieves: Best Way to Earn Reputation

Sea of Thieves Hunters Call

In order to earn reputation players will need to either complete commendations or level up to earn promotions. Commendations are basically achievements that players will earn by doing specific tasks in the game. Players will be able to find the list of commendations under the Reputation tab in the Pirate Menu. The higher that a player's reputation with a specific faction is, then the more promotions they will receive from those groups when purchasing items. There are seven different groups that players can work with and players will earn reputation by doing specific tasks with them.

Merchant Alliance- Players can earn reputation with this group by selling Merchant Alliance Goods to the group at outposts.

Gold Hoarders- If Gold Hoarder Treasure is delivered to this company, then players will earn reputation.

Order of Souls-  Mystical Skulls will need to be traded to the Madames of this group to earn reputation.

Reaper's Bones- This Pirate Company will accept almost any treasure for the player in exchange for reputation

The Hunter's Call- Players can give them food or plunder in order to earn reputation.

Sea Dogs- Players will gain reputation if they compete in Arena matches.

Athena's Fortune- Athena's Treasures will need to be sold to Mysterious Strangers at Taverns to earn Reputation points.

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Sea of Thieves can be played on Xbox One and PC.