Skull and Bones Season 4: Everything You Need to Know
With Season 3 coming to an end Monday night (or Tuesday morning, depending on your time zone), it’s time to dive into what’s in store for Season 4, starting next Tuesday. Let’s break down the updates, new features, and everything you need to know to prepare for the upcoming season.
Developer Live Stream Highlights
Ubisoft recently hosted a developer live stream to showcase the new season's content. While these streams are comprehensive, they can be lengthy. So, I’ve done the heavy lifting for you by summarizing the highlights:
Key Additions for Season 4:
1. New Seasonal Contracts and Pirate Lord Bounties:
• Unique rewards include:
• Bee Keeper Blueprint
• Drowned One’s Toll Blueprint
• Pain Piper Blueprint
2. New Boss Fight: Vikram Rajan:
• This season introduces a new Pirate Lord, Vikram Rajan. Players can challenge him in varying difficulty modes, with rewards scaling based on the challenge:
• Strongbox Rewards for higher difficulties.
• Locker Rewards for standard challenges.
3. Contraband Update:
• A new contraband item, Crystallized Tainted Wood, will be available. This material is tied to Vikram and offers mysterious in-game benefits.
4. Ubisoft Connect Rewards:
• New cosmetics are included. While I’m not personally big on cosmetics, they’re perfect for players looking to customize their ships and characters.
New Ship: The Garuda
Arguably the most exciting addition, the Garuda, is a long-range DPS-focused ship designed to deliver optimal damage with piercing weapons. Here’s a closer look:
Key Features of the Garuda:
· Strengths:
· Excels at long-range combat.
· Highly efficient with piercing weapons.
· Agile, allowing for swift escapes during intense battles.
• Weaknesses:
• Lower hull health compared to other ships.
• Perks:
1. Deadeye:
• Weapon damage increases based on distance from the target (up to 80%).
• Piercing weapons deal additional damage.
• Unique effect: Trimming costs no stamina for 10 seconds (cooldown: 40 seconds).
2. Revolver Upgrade (unlocked at level 6):
• Weapon damage increases by 30% when targeting enemies with the new Punctured status effect.
Punctured Status Effect:
This new mechanic is exclusive to piercing weapons. When applied:
• Deals 5,000 immediate damage.
• Reduces target armor by 500.
• Lasts for 15 seconds.
Smuggler’s Pass Overview
The Smuggler’s Pass remains a staple for progression, offering rewards for active players. Here’s what you can expect this season:
Free and Premium Rewards:
• The Smuggler’s Pass is free, but activating the Premium version grants additional cosmetics such as:
• Ship colors.
• Sails.
• Character outfits.
Notable Rewards:
1. New Weapons:
• Torpedo Launcher: Boosts speed by 100%, reduces armor by 200, and increases damage for targets over 100 meters.
• Electric Mortar: Focused on delivering electric and blast damage.
2. New Pet:
• A parrot named Scarlet is unlockable after reaching tier 70.
3. New Furniture:
• Tulen’s Guidance: Improves damage dealt to weak points, enhancing long-gun builds.
4. New Material:
• Crystallized Tainted Wood: Obtainable through Smuggler’s Pass and limited-time shops.
Black Market Updates
The Black Market gets an exciting refresh with new weapons and armor, purchasable using sovereigns. Here’s a sneak peek:
1. Weapons:
• Agnes’ Fury (Seafire Weapon):
• Fires seafire darts up to 250 meters.
• Combines piercing and burning effects.
2. Armor:
• Crimson Lotus:
• Boosts broadside weapon damage by 33%.
• Doubles stamina recovery when performing crew attacks.
3.Furniture:
• Mine-Clearing Locker:
• An 80% chance to avoid triggering mine buoys when sailing at half sails or less.
Gameplay Changes and Balances
Season 4 introduces several balance tweaks, particularly to the secondary damage system. These changes aim to reward players who carefully build their ships and weapon setups.
Key Adjustments:
1. Secondary damage is now tied directly to modifiers on weapons and other ship elements.
2. Players can stack elements for specialized builds, such as:
• Fire Weapons: Enhanced by equipping fire-themed furniture and armor.
Status Effects Explained:
Each secondary damage type now triggers a unique effect:
· Burning: Causes a blaze.
· Flooding: Induces a flooded state.
· Electric: Triggers storm-struck status.
· Piercing: Applies the new punctured effect.
Tips to Prepare for Season 4
1. Stockpile Sovereigns:
• Use your remaining time in Season 3 to farm sovereigns. These will be crucial for purchasing new Black Market items immediately when the new season starts.
2. Experiment with Builds:
• With the new punctured status effect, players should experiment with piercing weapons. Combine them with supportive furniture to maximize effectiveness.
3. Engage with Smuggler’s Pass:
• Make the most of your play sessions by completing Smuggler Pass challenges. This is the easiest way to unlock the Garuda and other rewards.
4. Join the Community:
• Follow live streams, forums, and social media channels to stay updated on the meta and discover tips from experienced players.
Final Thoughts
Season 4 of Skull and Bones promises an exciting mix of new content, gameplay mechanics, and rewards. Whether you're excited about the Garuda, eager to face Vikram Rajan, or just looking forward to experimenting with the new punctured effect, there’s something for everyone.
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