Skull and Bones: How to Get Sovereigns

Sovereigns are one of the most coveted currencies in Skull and Bones, providing access to exclusive cosmetics, powerful weapons, and other endgame rewards from the Black Market. However, acquiring Sovereigns requires dedication and mastery over the game's systems, particularly the Helm Leaderboards and smuggling empire mechanics. This guide will walk you through how to earn and spend Sovereigns effectively.

How to Earn Sovereigns

In Skull and Bones, Sovereigns can only be earned once you reach a high level of progression in the game. Here's what you need to do to unlock and start earning Sovereigns:

1. Reach the Kingpin 1 Infamy Rank

Infamy Rank: To start earning Sovereigns, you must first attain the Kingpin 1 Infamy Rank, which is the highest rank available in Skull and Bones. This requires you to put significant time and effort into progressing through the game and leveling up your character by completing various missions and tasks.

Infamy Rank Requirements: The Kingpin 1 rank is only unlocked after a considerable investment in both main and side activities, such as:

Completing main missions and side contracts.

Engaging in combat and exploration.

Advancing your ship's upgrades and enhancing your skills.

Once you hit the Kingpin 1 Infamy Rank, you will have access to more advanced gameplay mechanics, including the ability to earn Sovereigns.

2. Complete the Helm Mission "A Nose for Business"

This mission is critical for unlocking the Helm Leaderboards, which are directly tied to earning Sovereigns.

To complete the mission, you need to advance your smuggling empire in Sainte-Anne by:

Completing smuggling quests.

Buying smuggling upgrades that increase your operations' efficiency.

Once you finish this mission, you'll unlock the Helm Leaderboards, which serve as the primary method for earning Sovereigns.

Helm Leaderboards: Earning Sovereigns

The Helm Leaderboards are the system that tracks your progress as you complete Helm tasks. Here's how they work and how you can maximize your rewards:

a. Leaderboard Tasks and Points

Helm Activities: You'll earn Leaderboard points by completing various Helm activities such as:

Selling smuggling goods to the right buyers.

Engaging in Hostile Takeover activities to control territory and loot.

Leaderboard Progression: Points are accumulated by completing these activities, and your rank is determined based on your total points. You will be awarded Sovereigns based on your performance on the weekly and seasonal leaderboards.

b. Weekly and Seasonal Leaderboards

Weekly Leaderboard: This leaderboard resets every week, so you have a limited time to rack up points and earn Sovereigns.

Seasonal Leaderboard: This leaderboard resets at the start of each new season, offering you another chance to earn a significant amount of Sovereigns.

While your rank in the leaderboard doesn't directly impact the rewards you receive, your total points do. The more points you earn, the more Sovereigns you'll get, and you can continue earning points throughout the season.

c. Reset and Rewards

Both leaderboards reset periodically (weekly and seasonally), but your earned Sovereigns are not reset—you get to keep them from previous periods, allowing you to save up over time.

Sovereigns are awarded at specific milestones or for achieving certain thresholds on the leaderboard, especially after each season reset when a larger payout occurs.

Where to Spend Sovereigns

Once you've earned your Sovereigns, you'll need to head to the Black Market to spend them. Here's where and how to use your hard-earned Sovereigns:

1. Access the Black Market

The Black Market is accessible outside your smuggling headquarters, located in both Sainte-Anne and Telok Penjarah.

The Black Market has a unique inventory that is regularly updated with special goods and items that are only available for Sovereigns or Pieces of Eight (another in-game currency).

2. Exclusive Black Market Items

Sovereigns-Exclusive Items: The Black Market offers a selection of exclusive items that can only be purchased with Sovereigns, such as:

Cosmetics: Unique outfits, tattoos, and other decorative items that allow you to customize your pirate character and ship.

Weapons and Gear: Rare and powerful weapons or ship upgrades that give you a competitive edge in combat and exploration.

Legendary Ship Parts: Obtain exclusive parts that can be used to upgrade your ships with new skins, hulls, and weaponry.

3. Icon Indicators

Items in the Black Market are marked with icons indicating which currency they require. Items that require Sovereigns will have a special icon next to their price, allowing you to quickly identify which rewards are within your reach.

Tips for Earning and Spending Sovereigns

Maximize Helm Activity Completion: Focus on completing Helm-related activities as efficiently as possible. This will allow you to earn points consistently and climb the leaderboard.

Consistency is Key: Whether you're targeting the weekly or seasonal leaderboard, maintaining consistent activity is vital. Complete smuggling missions regularly, participate in Hostile Takeovers and target specific objectives for maximum point gain.

Cooperate with Other Pirates: If possible, team up with other players for Hostile Takeovers or other cooperative tasks that will help you earn more points per task.

Strategize Your Spending: Once you've earned a decent amount of Sovereigns, plan your purchases wisely. Focus on items that will significantly enhance your ship's capabilities or provide long-term benefits, such as rare ship parts, powerful weapons, or unique cosmetics that reflect your success as a master pirate.

Conclusion

Earning Sovereigns in Skull and Bones requires reaching the Kingpin 1 Infamy Rank, completing the "A Nose for Business" Helm mission, and then engaging in the Helm Leaderboards through continuous gameplay. By completing various Helm activities and performing well on the weekly and seasonal leaderboards, you can earn a steady flow of Sovereigns. These hard-earned Sovereigns can then be spent on the Black Market to unlock exclusive items and gear that will further enhance your journey as a pirate. Keep pushing your rank, managing your smuggling empire, and making the most of your Sovereigns to unlock the best loot in the game!

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