How to Earn the Coveted Hunter of the Sea of Thieves Title

Earning the Hunter of the Sea of Thieves title is a significant accomplishment, showcasing your dedication to fishing, hunting, and mastering the culinary arts in the game. It’s not just a badge of honor; it’s a testament to your proficiency with the Hunter’s Call Trading Company. This guide will delve deep into the process of achieving this prestigious title, offering a roadmap for aspiring legendary hunters.

The Path to Becoming a Legendary Hunter

The Hunter of the Sea of Thieves title is unlocked by completing the Legendary Hunter of the Sea of Thieves Commendation. To achieve this, you need to fully maximize all commendations associated with the Hunter’s Call Trading Company. This involves a broad range of activities focused on fishing, cooking, and turning in various types of loot. Specifically, there are 57 total commendations you need to complete:

• 50 Fish-Related Commendations: These require you to catch and deliver various types of fish, including both regular and Trophy versions of each. You will have to catch every single type of fish available in the game!
• 6 Cooked Meat Commendations: You’ll need to cook and deliver a variety of meats. Note that each meat must be cooked perfectly (brownish color, not burnt).
• 1 Miscellaneous Junk-Fishing Commendation: This involves turning in junk items found while fishing.

Essentially, achieving the Hunter of the Sea of Thieves title means you’ve truly mastered the art of fishing and cooking within Sea of Thieves. This is not a quick achievement, it requires patience, strategy, and a fair amount of time on the open seas.

Focusing Your Efforts

Fishing Strategies

The first key to becoming a Legendary Hunter is to master fishing. Here are some tips:

• Learn Fish Locations: Different fish spawn in different regions, so learn where specific types are most commonly found. For instance, Stormfish are only found in storms, while Devilfish are found in volcanic regions.
• Use the Correct Bait: Different types of bait attract different fish. Use grubs for Islehoppers, worms for Ancientscales and Splashtails, and leeches for Battlegills, Devilsfish, and Wildsplashes.
• Trophy Fish: Always keep an eye out for trophy fish; these are significantly larger and give you much more reputation.
• Utilize Fishing Rods: While basic fishing is fine, consider using the Hunter’s Call fishing rod to make the process even more immersive.

Cooking Perfection

Next is cooking. Here is what you need to know:

• Perfectly Cooked Meat: You want to cook your meat until it is a golden brown; this gives you maximum reputation. The Hunter’s Call will accept raw, burnt, or undercooked meat, but you will receive less reward than you would for perfectly cooked meat.
• Vary Your Meats: Focus on cooking all types of meat, including snake, shark, kraken, and chicken.
• Efficient Cooking Methods: Learn the optimal cooking time for each type of meat to avoid burning or undercooking.
• Cooking Fire: Make use of the cooking fire on your ship, or find the ones scattered on islands across the Sea of Thieves.

Turn-Ins and Reputation

The final stage of getting the title involves turning in your loot:

• Hunter’s Call Representatives: Head to any seapost across the map to deliver your catches to the Hunter’s Call representatives.
• Prioritize High-Value Fish and Meats: Focus on catching and cooking trophy fish and valuable meats like Kraken.
• Mermaid Gems: Don’t forget to sell mermaid gems to the Hunter’s Call, as they also contribute to your reputation.
• Junk: Any junk you pick up while fishing can be turned in and counts towards your commendations.
• Be Patient: Earning this title requires time and effort. Stay focused and consistent in your approach.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the Hunter’s Call Trading Company?

The Hunter’s Call is a trading company that focuses on fishing, hunting, and cooking. They’ll buy your fish, cooked meat, and even the odd piece of Treacherous Plunder.

2. Do I need to be a Pirate Legend to earn this title?

No, you don’t need to be a Pirate Legend to earn the Hunter of the Sea of Thieves title. This is a commendation-based title, not tied to reaching Pirate Legend status.

3. Can I track my progress for the Hunter of the Sea of Thieves Commendation?

Yes, you can track your progress in the Pirate Log under the Reputation tab. Here, you can monitor which commendations you’ve completed and which remain.

4. What are some common mistakes players make when trying to get this title?

Common mistakes include: not using the correct bait for fish, undercooking or overcooking meat, not focusing on trophy fish, and neglecting to turn in valuable items like mermaid gems.

5. Is there a specific location where I can find all types of fish?

No, fish spawn in different locations depending on the type. Researching where to find different fish will be essential to getting this title. Look online for player-made maps of these locations.

6. Does cooking affect the value of the fish I sell to the Hunter’s Call?

No, the value of the fish is not affected by cooking them; the Hunter’s Call buys fish raw, cooked, or burnt, for varying amounts of gold and reputation. Cooking the fish provides a way to earn additional reputation.

7. How do I find mermaid gems?

Mermaid gems can be found on islands, in shipwrecks, and randomly while exploring the seas.

8. Is there a faster way to earn the Hunter of the Sea of Thieves title?

While there’s no magic shortcut, being efficient in your approach (knowing fish locations, using correct baits, and perfectly cooking meat) will help you speed up the process. It’s also helpful to have a crew that you can work with to split tasks.

9. Can I earn commendation progress while playing with other players?

Yes, your commendation progress is tracked individually. You will earn progress while playing alongside others as long as you sell the fish, meat, gems, and other treasures that you catch yourself.

10. What is the difference between regular and trophy fish?

Trophy fish are significantly larger than their regular counterparts and fetch a much higher price and provide much more reputation when sold to the Hunter’s Call.

11. What is the best meat to cook for the Hunter’s Call?

Kraken meat tends to be the most lucrative meat to sell to the Hunter’s Call.

12. What other rewards do I get besides the title from completing Hunter’s Call commendations?

Completing the Hunter of the Sea of Thieves commendation, also unlocks cosmetic items for purchase from the clothing shop at any outpost. There are also several other commendations that award cosmetics for completing various milestones, all related to fishing and cooking.

13. Can I sell Treacherous Plunder to the Hunter’s Call?

Yes, they are one of the few places to sell this type of loot, along with the Reaper’s Bones.

14. What is “junk” in the context of fishing?

“Junk” refers to the items that you might catch while fishing such as bones, boots, and other worthless debris.

15. Is the Master Hunter of the Sea of Thieves achievement the same as the Hunter of the Sea of Thieves title?

No. the Master Hunter of the Sea of Thieves achievement is tied to leveling the Hunter’s Call to level 50. The Hunter of the Sea of Thieves title is earned by completing all of the relevant commendations. While both are related to the Hunter’s Call, they are two different accolades.

Conclusion

Earning the Hunter of the Sea of Thieves title is a challenging but rewarding journey. It’s a testament to your mastery of the hunter’s arts and a symbol of your dedication to the game. With careful planning, patience, and a lot of fishing, you too can earn this prestigious title and become a legendary hunter in the Sea of Thieves.