In Skull and Bones, Pieces of Eight is a valuable currency that can be used to buy various resources. To become a powerful pirate in this game, players need to accumulate more Pieces of Eight, so how do we get Pieces of Eight? The following guide will explain in detail how to get Pieces of Eight in Skull and Bones.

What are the ways to get Pieces of Eight in Skull and Bones?

There are two main ways to earn Pieces of Eight in Skull and Bones: the Helm and the Helm Empire. The Helm involves completing orders and delivering resources, while the Empire focuses on managing a network of production sites and engaging in PvP takeover opportunities.

The Helm

The Helm is where you can produce resources, such as White Skull Rum and Blue Lotus Opium, using the necessary materials. You can access the Helm at both dens in the game: Sainte-Anne and Teok Panjara.

1. Sainte-Anne: At Sainte-Anne, you'll find a distillery where you can make White Skull Rum using sugar cane.

2. Teok Panjara: At Teok Panjara, you'll have a laboratory for producing Blue Lotus Opium using poppy and sugar cane.

How to make White Skull Rum?

To make White Skull Rum in Skull and Bones, you need to access the Helm at Sainte-Anne. The Helm is where you'll find a distillery that allows you to produce White Skull Rum using sugar cane as the main ingredient. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make White Skull Rum:

1. Access the Helm at Sainte-Anne by either teleporting there using the C key (PC) or Console equivalent or by finding it on the map using the icon with the wheel and squid head.

2. Once you've accessed the Helm, you'll need to provide the necessary materials to start production. For White Skull Rum, you'll need sugar cane.

3. Start the production process by selecting the White Skull Rum option in the distillery. The production time for White Skull Rum is 43 minutes, and it will produce 172 units of rum.

4. While the White Skull Rum is being produced, you can pick up daily orders from the order registry at Sainte-Anne. These orders involve delivering resources, such as White Skull Rum, to various locations.

5. Once the White Skull Rum is ready, you can collect it from the distillery and deliver it to the designated location to complete the order and earn Pieces of Eight.

Remember that you can also pick up orders at the order registry at Sainte-Anne and deliver them to various locations, such as Fort Louie at the bottom of the map. Completing these orders will reward you with Pieces of Eight.

How to use the order registry?

To use the order registry in Skull and Bones, follow these steps:

1. Access the order registry at Sainte-Anne by interacting with the book icon in the Helm.

2. You'll see a list of daily orders that involve delivering resources, such as White Skull Rum or Blue Lotus Opium, to various locations.

3. Pick up the orders you want to complete by pressing the "Accept Order" button indicated on the screen.

4. Once you've accepted an order, you'll be marked, and Rogue Warships will hunt you until you finish the order.

5. You can deliver all four orders at once, as long as you have enough resources in your inventory or cargo hold.

6. To deliver the resources, sail to the designated location and disembark at the outpost.

7. Open your cargo hold by holding the Z key (PC) or Console equivalent and transfer the required resources to your inventory.

8. Find the NPC with the marked icon on the map, and speak with them to hand in your order and claim your Pieces of Eight reward.

Remember that you cannot fast-travel once you pick up an order, so start from a location that is close to the delivery point to save time.

How to make Blue Lotus Opium?

To make Blue Lotus Opium in Skull and Bones, you need to access the Helm at Teok Panjara. The Helm at Teok Panjara is a laboratory where you can produce Blue Lotus Opium using poppy and sugar cane as the main ingredients. 

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make Blue Lotus Opium:

1. Access the Helm at Teok Panjara by either teleporting there using the C key (PC) or Console equivalent or by finding it on the map using the icon with the wheel and squid head.

2. Once you've accessed the Helm, you'll need to provide the necessary materials to start production. For Blue Lotus Opium, you'll need a poppy and sugar cane.

3. Start the production process by selecting the Blue Lotus Opium option in the laboratory.

4. While the Blue Lotus Opium is being produced, you can pick up daily orders from the order registry at Sainte-Anne. These orders involve delivering resources, such as Blue Lotus Opium, to various locations.

5. Once the Blue Lotus Opium is ready, you can collect it from the laboratory and deliver it to the designated location to complete the order and earn Pieces of Eight.

Remember that you can also pick up orders at the order registry at Sainte-Anne and deliver them to various locations, such as Fort Louie at the bottom of the map. Completing these orders will reward you with Pieces of Eight.

How to use the Supply Network?

In Skull and Bones, once you've unlocked your helmet, you'll also have access to a supply network. This unique feature can help advance The Helm and build smuggling networks and pirate empires. 

To use the supply network in Skull and Bones, follow these steps:

1. Access the supply network map by opening your journal (press G on PC or the equivalent key on consoles) and selecting the "Supply Network" tab.

2. The supply network map shows various locations where you can purchase resources, such as poppy and sugar cane, using silver.

3. You can also find attack opportunities on the supply network map, which allow you to engage in PvP battles to unlock new locations for your empire.

4. To purchase resources, navigate to the desired location on the map and select the "Buy" option. You'll need to spend silver to purchase the resources.

5. Once you've purchased the resources, you can use them to produce White Skull Rum or Blue Lotus Opium at the Helm in Sainte-Anne or Teok Panjara, respectively.

Remember that hunting Rogue ships can be a quicker way to obtain resources, as you can earn silver, Pieces of Eight, and various resources by defeating them.

How does the Helm Empire system work?

The Helm Empire is a more complex system that involves managing a network of production sites and engaging in PvP takeover opportunities. You'll start with the Red Isle unlocked and can unlock the Coast of Africa and the East Indies by spending 5,000 Pieces of Eight each.

The Empire network consists of various locations that can be upgraded to increase production and storage size. To fund these locations and start generating Pieces of Eight, you'll need to spend silver. Once a location has reached its storage capacity, you'll need to deliver the Pieces of Eight to Sainte-Anne to convert them into currency.

Takeover opportunities occur every 30 minutes, allowing you to engage in PvP battles to unlock new locations for your empire. Winning these battles will grant you control over the location and allow you to upgrade its production capabilities.

How to unlock more manufactory locations?

To unlock more manufactory locations in Skull and Bones, you need to engage in PvP takeover opportunities and spend Pieces of Eight. The supply network map shows various locations where you can purchase resources, such as poppy and sugar cane, using silver.

Here's a breakdown of how to unlock more manufactory locations:

1. Access the supply network map by opening your journal (press G on PC or the equivalent key on consoles) and selecting the "Supply Network" tab.

2. Purchase resources from the desired location on the map by navigating to it and selecting the "Buy" option. You'll need to spend silver to purchase the resources.

Where to spend Pieces of Eight?

Pieces of Eight can be spent on the black market in Skull and Bones. To access the black market, you need to speak with Yanet Nara at Sainte-Anne. The black market offers various resources and blueprints for powerful weapons and armor that can be purchased using Pieces of Eight.

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