Pieces of Eight are a special currency in Skull and Bones used to purchase exclusive items like rare crafting materials, high-tier furniture pieces, and unique cosmetics in the Black Market. Here are the primary ways to acquire Pieces of Eight:
1. Completing Helm Orders:
Unlocking the Sainte-Anne’s Helm inside your Smuggler’s Hideout opens access to Helm Orders. These are special contracts offered by various individuals and factions within the game.
Completing these Helm Orders typically involves direct deliveries of goods across different locations. Unlike regular contracts, fast travel is disabled when carrying these special deliveries.
Successfully delivering the goods will reward you with a specific amount of Pieces of Eight, depending on the difficulty and distance of the delivery.
2. Climbing the Seasonal Leaderboards:
Reaching specific milestones on the Weekly and Seasonal Leaderboards grants you Pieces of Eight. These leaderboards track your progress based on the total amount of Silver you earn in the game.
Earning 1,200 Silver elevates you on the Weekly Leaderboard and grants 20 Pieces of Eight.
Reaching 10,000 Silver on the Seasonal Leaderboard rewards you with 350 Pieces of Eight.
Higher ranks on the leaderboards offer even greater Piece of Eight rewards.
3. Exploring and Looting:
While less consistent, you might occasionally find Pieces of Eight as loot from completing specific missions, defeating enemies, or exploring hidden caches and shipwrecks.
Remember:
Spending Silver or other in-game currencies does not affect your progress towards earning Pieces of Eight.
You can track your current balance and progress on the Leaderboards by visiting the Helm Empire Overview at the Smuggler’s Hideout.
By consistently completing Helm Orders, strategically managing your Silver income, and exploring the world, you can gradually accumulate Pieces of Eight and unlock exclusive items in Skull and Bones.