Dead Sails: Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Are you ready to test your mettle as a ship captain in the thrilling game *Dead Sails*? This game challenges you to navigate treacherous waters while juggling survival, ship maintenance, trading, and battling fearsome monsters. Here’s your ultimate guide to mastering *Dead Sails* and swiftly reaching that coveted 100k meters finish line.

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Beginner’s Guide for Dead Sails Before You Set Sail How To Choose A Class What To Do In Towns Dead Sails Tips & Tricks Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel How To Survive The Night Which Weapon To Choose Best Items To Collect

Beginner’s Guide for Dead Sails

Screenshot by The Escapist. If you’re new to Dead Sails, fear not. This game, much like its predecessor Dead Rails, is refreshingly straightforward – you sail in a straight line, covering 10 thousand meters between towns, with the ultimate goal of reaching 100k meters. The key? Keep moving, ensure you have enough fuel, and stay alive. Simple, yet challenging.

Before You Set Sail

The in-game lobby before you embark on your journey can be a treasure trove of useful items, albeit at a cost. As a new player, you start with 15 Dabloons, the game's currency. While it might be tempting to spend these on boats or items like bandages and weapons, you'll find plenty of these in-game. Instead, use your Dabloons wisely to set yourself up for success.

How To Choose A Class

Screenshot by The Escapist. We recommend using your 15 Dabloons to purchase a class. These are in-game perks acquired through a loot box system, costing 3 Dabloons per attempt. You might get lucky and land a class you love right away. Options range from Common and Uncommon classes like Pirate and Gunslinger, tailored to your preferred playstyle. Check out our Dead Sails Class Tierlist for a detailed breakdown.

What To Do In Towns

Screenshot by The Escapist. When you start a round, you'll find yourself in a town with your ship docked. These towns serve as safe havens every 10 thousand meters and offer various amenities:

• Trading Hut: Offload collected items for cash.
• General Store: Stock up on essential items.
• Hospital: Heal up.
• Gun Shop: Buy guns and ammo.
• Sheriff’s Office: Earn bounty money from pirate and creature corpses.

Starting with a blunt weapon like a pickaxe or hammer, there's no immediate need for a firearm. However, prioritize purchasing coal; fuel is crucial as the game ends if your ship can't move.

Dead Sails Tips & Tricks

The gameplay may seem simple, but you'll encounter intriguing structures and fend off undead creatures along your journey. Here are essential tips to master Dead Sails.

Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel

Screenshot by The Escapist. Fuel, in the form of coal, is vital. Each coal chunk boosts your fuel by 20%. While you could theoretically complete the game by buying 5 coal pieces per town, there's a more engaging approach. Collect items marked as "fuel" which increase it by 5%. More importantly, utilize the corpses of the undead you defeat – they're a significant fuel source.

How To Survive The Night

Screenshot by The Escapist. Nighttime in Dead Sails ramps up the difficulty due to reduced visibility. Ideally, spend the night in town for safety. If that's not possible, buy Barbed Wire from a shop to mount on your ship, deterring mobs. Without Barbed Wire, pause your journey and actively defend against approaching creatures.

Which Weapon To Choose

Screenshot by The Escapist. Weapon choice is a personal matter. If you favor melee combat, stick with your starting hammer or pickaxe. As you progress and face stronger foes, consider upgrading to firearms. A shotgun is highly recommended for its substantial damage output, ideal for unexpected encounters. Alternatively, the revolver is a good early-game option to familiarize yourself with firearms, commonly found in buildings.

Best Items To Collect

Screenshot by The Escapist. Every item you collect can be sold, but with a limited inventory of 10 items, prioritize wisely:

• Moyai and Bars: Available in diamond, gold, and silver, these are lucrative.
• Healing Packs: Keep these for personal use rather than selling.
• Crosses: Sell for 35 cash or use as weapons against undead.
• Weapons: Use or sell depending on your needs.
• Robot Head: Found in houses and banks, sells for 45 cash.
• Holy Water: Found in churches, sells for 25 cash.
• Gold Llama: Rare and valuable, selling for 150 cash.

Remember, items on your boat can fall off if not welded. Use the weld button (Z on the keyboard) to secure them.

And that's the beginner's guide to Dead Sails! Follow these tips, and you'll soon be the best captain sailing these treacherous waters. For an extra edge, check out our Dead Sails codes.