How to get the Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves

The Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves is available to players as part of a World Event. The flagship of Captain Flameheart's fleet, and piloted by the legend himself, this new ship spawns as the World Event comes to life in the game. The glory of this new ship is not only to be gazed at but rather taken control over to assert your dominance and control the seas at your fancy.

Naturally, taking over, and getting the Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves isn't as easy as it sounds. This article will provide players with a detailed brief on how they can get their hands on this fiery new ship, and make the most out of it. To know more, read below.

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What is the Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves?

The Burning Blade is the true flagship of Captain Flameheart in Sea of Thieves. It is singularly crewed by skeletons, and it roams the seas peacefully, sailing between different Skeleton Camps found in the game.

With the latest World Event, players have the option of either sinking the Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves or manning it themselves and setting forward by pledging their fealty to Captain Flameheart. Whichever route you decide to take, your priority would be to locate the ship on the open map.

Locating the Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves

The Burning Blade can be located through two different indicators in the game.

1. It can be located by finding the fiery-orange swirl hovering above the ship. This will be visible from across the open map.
2. Locating the ship through the marker on the Map Table.

Upon finding the ship, you now have to option to either sink it or take control of it yourself. If you choose the latter, proceed along with the guide.

Locating Burning Blade on the map in Sea of Thieves (Image via Microsoft)

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How to take over the Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves?

In theory, taking over the Burning Blade is quite simple. Players must shoot and sink the ship to a 'Defeated' state to board it, and further take control of it. However, the tricky part is bringing it to that state.

Here's how you can defeat the Burning Blade in combat:

1. Take position and hammer it down with your cannon shots.
2. While evading all shots might not be possible, evading the flame-engulfed shots will keep you alive for a longer duration.
3. The ship has a large crew of Obsidian Skeletons who repair it fairly quickly. Ensure that you continuously thrash the ship to prevent it from getting fully repaired.

When you deal enough damage, you will receive a notification that says 'Burning Blade Defeated'. To take control of the ship, follow these steps below:

1. Board the Burning Blade.
2. Head into the Captain's Cabin.
3. Interact with the Quest Table.

Pledging to Captain Flameheart (Image via Microsoft)

Upon following these steps, you will have successfully pledged yourself to Captain Flameheart and secured control over the Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves.

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What happens when you get the Burning Blade in Sea of Thieves?

After successfully taking control of Captain Flameheart's flagship, your previous ship will scuttle, and you will be provided absolute control of the Burning Blade. Furthermore, you will now be aided by your very own Obsidian Skeleton crew, who will help you manage your affairs on the ship.

Last but not least, all the damage that you dealt to the Flagship will automatically get repaired, preparing you for your voyages ahead.

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