Skull and Bones: The Ashen Corsair Walkthrough

The Ashen Corsair is a premium investigation in Skull and Bones, exclusive to players who own the Premium Edition. Unlike many other contracts, this investigation provides minimal waypoint guidance, requiring players to explore and uncover clues themselves. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough to help you complete The Ashen Corsair and claim your rewards.

How to Unlock The Ashen Corsair Investigation

Before you can begin The Ashen Corsair, you need to meet certain prerequisites:

Own the Premium Edition - The investigation is only available to those who have purchased the Premium Edition of Skull and Bones.

Reach Infamy Rank: Buccaneer - You must progress your pirate reputation to the Buccaneer rank before accessing the mission.

Initiate an Investigation - Once eligible, investigations can be started in Sainte-Anne by speaking with an NPC marked with a purple eye icon on the map.

Starting the Investigation

After starting any investigation in Sainte-Anne, you must interact with a newspaper located between the warehouse and the mailbox to officially begin The Ashen Corsair.

Step 1: Track the Ashen Corsair to Guerande

After reading the newspaper, you'll learn that the Ashen Corsair was last seen heading toward Guerande, a settlement south of Sainte-Anne.

How to Complete this Step:

Sail southward from Sainte-Anne toward the marked location on your map.

Upon reaching Guerande, start the plunder event by holding the plunder input.

Engage in naval combat by destroying enemy ships.

Loot chests that appear during the event to progress the investigation.

After successfully plundering Guerande, the next phase of the mission will begin.

Step 2: Find the Message in a Bottle

Following the Guerande raid, access your Knowledge Menu and navigate to Investigations > The Ashen Corsair. Open the archive on page two, which reveals that you must find a Message in a Bottle in the Western Basin.

Where to Find the Message in a Bottle:

The Western Basin is located northwest of Sainte-Anne.

Look for Île Michel, a fast-travel point within the Western Basin.

The exact location of the bottle is random, but search for an illuminated spot in the water—this glow marks the bottle's location.

Once found, sail close and interact to collect the message.

After retrieving the message, open the archive on page three of The Ashen Corsair to reveal your next objective.

Step 3: Sink the Ashen Corsair

The final stage of the investigation directs you to Three Brothers, an outpost northeast of Sainte-Anne. This is where you will locate and destroy the Ashen Corsair itself.

How to Complete This Step:

Sail northeast to Three Brothers Outpost.

Use your spyglass to scan enemy ships in the area.

When you locate the Ashen Corsair, engage in combat and sink the vessel.

Once the Ashen Corsair is destroyed, open the final page of the investigation archive to officially complete the investigation.

Rewards for Completing The Ashen Corsair

Upon completing the Ashen Corsair investigation, you will receive valuable loot and reputation rewards, helping you further progress in Skull and Bones. These may include:

Infamy Boost - Enhancing your pirate rank.

Exclusive Ship Cosmetics - Unique sails or hull designs.

Rare Crafting Materials - Used for upgrading ships and weaponry.

Silver and Pieces of Eight - The game's primary currency for purchases and upgrades.

Final Thoughts

Skull and Bones rewards exploration, combat, and strategic thinking with Skull and Bones Silver and rare Skull and Bones items that can enhance your gameplay experience. Whether you're plundering settlements, completing investigations like The Ashen Corsair, or engaging in world events, there are many ways to gather resources and climb the ranks of piracy.

By following this guide, you should be able to efficiently track down the Ashen Corsair, defeat it in battle, and reap the rewards of your conquest. Now, set sail and claim your pirate legend!