Dead Sails: A Beginner's Guide

You thought being a ship captain was easy? The new hit game *Dead Sails* proves otherwise. Navigating the treacherous waters is challenging as you juggle survival, ship maintenance, trading valuables, and battling monstrous creatures. Here's how to become a pro in *Dead Sails* and reach the 100k meters finish line swiftly.

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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

If you're new to Dead Sails, don't fret. Like its predecessor Dead Rails, the game is straightforward – you're the captain of a ship tasked with sailing a straight line for 10 thousand meters between towns, with the ultimate goal of reaching 100k meters. The key is to keep moving, ensure you don't run out of fuel, and stay alive. Sounds simple, right?

Before You Set Sail

The in-game lobby before you embark on your journey can be immensely useful, albeit at a cost. Starting with 15 Dabloons, the game's currency, you might be tempted to spend on boats or items like bandages and weapons. However, as a beginner, you'll find plenty of these in-game, so it's best to save your Dabloons for something more impactful.

How To Choose A Class

Our advice? Spend those 15 Dabloons on a class. These are in-game perks acquired through a loot box system, costing 3 Dabloons per purchase. You might get lucky and snag a class that suits your playstyle on your first try. Options like Pirate and Gunslinger are great Common and Uncommon choices. For a detailed breakdown, 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 appear every 10 thousand meters and serve as safe havens. Here's what you can do in them:

Trading Hut: Sell collected items. General Store: Purchase items to aid your journey. Hospital: Heal yourself. Gun Shop: Buy guns and ammunition. Sheriff’s: Collect bounty money for pirate and creature corpses.

Starting with a blunt weapon like a pickaxe or hammer, there's no rush to buy a firearm. Instead, focus on buying coal – spend all your money on it, as fuel is crucial. Running out of fuel means the game ends.

Dead Sails Tips & Tricks

The gameplay is straightforward, but you'll encounter various buildings and structures, and fend off undead creatures. Here are the essentials to master Dead Sails.

Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel

In Dead Sails, your ship runs on coal, with each chunk adding 20% more fuel. Buying 5 coal pieces in every town could theoretically get you through the game, but where's the fun in that?

You'll find various collectible items, some marked as "fuel," offering a 5% increase. However, the most efficient way to fuel up, besides coal, is using undead corpses. Kill them, store their bodies in your inventory, and use them to keep your ship moving.

How To Survive The Night

Nighttime in Dead Sails is tougher, with reduced visibility increasing the danger from attackers. If you die, it's game over.

Ideally, spend the night in town for safety. If not, buy Barbed Wire beforehand to mount on your ship and keep mobs at bay. Without Barbed Wire, pause your journey and attack any approaching creatures.

Which Weapon To Choose

Weapon choice is a personal preference. If you prefer melee, stick with the starting hammer or pickaxe. As you progress, stronger enemies require more potent weapons.

A shotgun is a top choice due to its high damage output, ideal for unexpected combat. Alternatively, a revolver is a solid early-game option – it's weaker but helps you get accustomed to firearms and is often found in buildings.

Best Items To Collect

Everything you collect can be sold, from junk worth 3 or 5 cash per item. However, with a limited 10-item inventory, focus on valuable items:

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

Remember, you can stack items on your boat, but they'll fall off if not welded. Place items and use the weld button (Z on the keyboard) to secure them.

And that's the beginner's guide to Dead Sails! Follow these tips to become the best captain navigating these challenging waters. For an extra edge, check out our Dead Sails codes.