Dead Sails: A Beginner's Guide

Think captaining a ship is a breeze? Think again! *Dead Sails* thrusts you into the heart of nautical survival, challenging you to balance your own life, ship maintenance, treasure trading, and battling monstrous foes. Here's your ultimate guide to mastering *Dead Sails* and swiftly conquering the 100k meter finish line.

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Table of Contents

• 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

New to Dead Sails? No worries! This game, akin to Dead Rails, is refreshingly straightforward: you captain a ship sailing a straight 10,000 meters between towns, with the ultimate goal of reaching 100k meters. The key is to keep moving, avoid running out of fuel, and stay alive. Sounds simple, right?

Before You Set Sail

Before embarking, the in-game lobby offers valuable resources, albeit at a cost. Starting with just 15 Dabloons, the game's currency, you'll need to be strategic. While boats are pricey and unnecessary for beginners, resist the urge to splurge on bandages and weapons; you'll find plenty during your journey.

How To Choose A Class

Invest your initial 15 Dabloons wisely by purchasing a class. These perks are bought through a loot box system, costing 3 Dabloons each, and luck might grant you your preferred class right away. Opt for Common or Uncommon classes like Pirate or Gunslinger, based on your playstyle. For a detailed analysis, check out our Dead Sails Class Tierlist.

What To Do In Towns

Upon starting a round, you'll find yourself in a town where your ship is docked. These towns, appearing every 10,000 meters, are your safe havens with various amenities:

• Trading Hut: Sell collected items.
• General Store: Buy essential supplies.
• Hospital: Heal up.
• Gun Shop: Purchase firearms and ammo.
• Sheriff’s: Collect bounty money from defeated pirates and creatures.

Armed with a starting blunt weapon, there's no immediate need for a firearm. Prioritize buying coal, spending all your money on it, as fuel is crucial; without it, your journey ends.

Dead Sails Tips & Tricks

Dead Sails boasts simple gameplay, but you'll encounter intriguing buildings, structures, and undead attackers. Mastering the game hinges on a few key strategies.

Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel

Fuel, in the form of coal, is vital. Each chunk adds 20% to your tank, and theoretically, buying five pieces per town visit could suffice. However, for a more engaging experience, collect items marked "fuel" (offering a 5% boost) and utilize the corpses of defeated undead for additional fuel.

How To Survive The Night

Nighttime in Dead Sails ramps up the difficulty, with reduced visibility making encounters more dangerous. Ideally, spend nights in towns for safety. If you're caught out at sea, buy Barbed Wire to keep mobs at bay, or pause your journey to fend off attackers.

Which Weapon To Choose

Weapon choice is personal, but as you face stronger enemies, consider upgrading. A shotgun offers high damage for unexpected encounters, while a revolver, often found in buildings, serves as a good introductory firearm.

Best Items To Collect

With a limited inventory of 10 items, prioritize valuable collectibles:

• Moyai and Bars: Valuable in diamond, gold, and silver, these are key to earning cash.
• Healing Packs: Keep these for emergencies rather than selling.
• Crosses: Sellable for 35 cash, also useful against undead.
• Weapons: Use or sell based on need.
• Robot Head: Found in houses and banks, sells for 45 cash.
• Holy Water: Available in churches, sells for 25 cash.
• Gold Llama: Rare and lucrative, sells for 150 cash.

Remember, items on your boat need to be welded to prevent them from falling off. Use the weld button (Z on the keyboard) to secure them in place.

And there you have it—the ultimate beginner's guide to Dead Sails! Follow these tips, and you'll soon become a legendary captain navigating the treacherous waters—or, in this case, the narrow canal-like river. For an extra edge, don't forget to check out our Dead Sails codes.