Unlike many traditional pirate games, Skull and Bones currently doesn’t feature a designated first mate character that accompanies you on your adventures. Instead, the game focuses on crew management as a whole, allowing you to build and train your crew to enhance your ship’s performance in various aspects.
While there’s no single "first mate" character, specific crew members can assume leadership roles based on their skills and assigned positions. Here’s what you can expect:
Captainship: Ultimately, you, the player, take on the role of the captain, making strategic decisions and overseeing all aspects of your ship and crew.
Crew Specialization: You can assign different crew members to specific roles like Sailing Master, Helmsman, Gunner, and Looter. Each role contributes to various aspects of your ship’s functionality, from navigation and steering to combat and looting.
Crew Skills: Crew members have individual skills and attributes that can be improved over time through experience and training. This allows you to develop a crew that aligns with your preferred playstyle and ship setup.
Companions: While not exactly first mates, there are specific NPCs (non-playable characters) known as companions who can join your crew and offer their unique skills and abilities. However, they don’t serve the same function as a traditional first mate in terms of directly assisting you during gameplay.
Overall, Skull and Bones emphasizes a more player-driven approach to ship management, allowing you to customize your crew and delegate tasks to maximize your effectiveness on the high seas.