Dead Sails: Ultimate Beginner's Guide

If you think captaining a ship is a breeze, *Dead Sails* will quickly change your mind. Navigating this challenging game involves more than just steering; you must juggle your survival, ship maintenance, selling valuables, and battling monstrous foes. Here's your comprehensive guide to mastering *Dead Sails* and reaching that coveted 100k meters finish line with ease.

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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? Don't fret. Similar to its predecessor Dead Rails, the game is straightforward: you're the captain tasked with sailing a straight line for 10,000 meters between towns, with the ultimate goal of reaching 100k meters. Just keep moving, ensure you have enough fuel, and stay alive. Sounds simple, but it's anything but!

Before You Set Sail

The in-game lobby before starting a round is a goldmine of information, albeit at a cost. As a new player, you start with 15 Dabloons, the game's currency. While it may be tempting to spend on boats or items like bandages and weapons, remember, you'll find plenty of these in-game. Instead, use your Dabloons wisely.

How to Choose a Class

Invest your 15 Dabloons in a class. These perks are obtained through a loot box system, costing 3 Dabloons per purchase. You might get lucky and secure a class that suits your playstyle right away. Consider common and uncommon classes like Pirate or Gunslinger. For a detailed breakdown, check out our Dead Sails Class Tierlist.

What to Do in Towns

Upon starting a round, you'll spawn in a town with your ship docked. These towns appear every 10,000 meters and serve as your safe havens. Utilize the amenities:

• Trading Hut: Sell collected items.
• General Store: Buy essential items.
• Hospital: Heal up.
• Gun Shop: Purchase firearms and ammo.
• Sheriff's: Collect bounty money for pirate and creature corpses.

Start with a blunt weapon like a pickaxe or hammer; there's no rush to buy a firearm. Instead, prioritize purchasing coal, spending all your money on it, as fuel is crucial—your game ends if you can't move your ship.

Dead Sails Tips & Tricks

The gameplay might seem simple, but as you sail, you'll encounter various buildings, structures, and undead creatures. Mastering the game involves understanding a few key strategies.

Tips for Never Running Out of Fuel

Coal is your lifeline, adding 20% fuel per piece. You could technically finish the game by buying 5 coal pieces per town, but where's the fun in that? Collect items marked as "fuel," which add 5% each. More importantly, use the corpses of the undead you defeat. They're not just for survival; they're also a valuable fuel source.

How to Survive the Night

Nighttime in Dead Sails brings increased difficulty with lower visibility. The best strategy is to spend the night in town where you're safe. If you're caught out at sea, buy Barbed Wire from a shop to mount on your ship and keep mobs at bay. Without Barbed Wire, stop sailing and defend against any approaching creatures.

Which Weapon to Choose

Choosing a weapon depends on your preference. If you favor melee combat, stick with the starting hammer or pickaxe. As you progress, you'll need stronger weapons for tougher enemies. A shotgun is ideal due to its high damage output, perfect for unexpected combat. Alternatively, the revolver is a good early-game choice, often found in buildings, helping you get accustomed to firearms.

Best Items to Collect

Every item has value, 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 them for emergencies rather than selling.
• Crosses: Sell for 35 cash or use against the undead.
• Weapons: Use or sell as needed.
• 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.

You can stack items on your boat, but they'll fall off unless welded to the surface. Place an item and press the weld button (Z on the keyboard) to secure it.

And that's your beginner's guide to Dead Sails! Follow these tips, and you'll soon be the best captain to ever sail these treacherous waters. For an extra edge, don't forget to check out our Dead Sails codes.