The information regarding the Helm and Death Mark in Skull and Bones seems to be based on earlier reports or speculation. Here’s a breakdown of the current state of these features in the game (as of October 26, 2023):
Helm:
The Helm functions as described previously, offering crucial functionalities for managing your pirate empire. Upgrading it provides significant benefits across ship management, crew management, and empire management.
Death Mark:
While the Death Mark system might have been planned or tested earlier, there’s no current evidence of it being implemented in the released version of Skull and Bones.
Here’s what we know:
Current Bounty System:
Conclusion:
While the Death Mark concept might have been considered during development, the current system in Skull and Bones focuses on Wanted Levels and a more dynamic bounty system. As of now, there’s no in-game implementation of a Death Mark mechanic directly tied to the Helm.