Bosses

Boss Encounters

Tactics, arena hazards, and reward details for conquering major sea beasts and admirals.

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What achievement unlocks after beating the Vice Admiral in Curse of Pirates?

Defeating the Vice Admiral unlocks The Navy's worst day achievement. Read the guide

Where does Azrael appear in Curse of Pirates?

Azrael the Pirate King appears as the climactic final encounter on the fifth map bordering the Abyss. Read the guide

How do you earn the Sub-o-nautica achievement in Curse of Pirates?

You earn the Sub-o-nautica achievement by defeating the Kraken while piloting the Submarine. Read the guide

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Curse of Pirates Achievements: Full Unlock Guide and List

Achievements: Full Unlock Guide and List

Curse of Pirates achievements include 37 unlockable challenges spanning boss encounters, vessel requirements, and damage milestones. View the full list.

Curse of Pirates Playtest Details: Access, Systems, Impressions

Playtest Details: Access, Systems, Impressions

The Curse of Pirates playtest gave players an early look at the pirate roguelike survivor. Learn about its schedule, build systems, and key mechanics.

Curse of Pirates beginner guide: Combat, Builds, and Upgrades

Curse of Pirates beginner guide: Combat, Builds, and Upgrades

Curse of Pirates beginner guide covering ship navigation, wave progression, helper abilities, resource collection, and harbor meta-upgrades.

Curse of Pirates Steam Deck Compatibility and Settings Guide

Steam Deck Compatibility and Settings Guide

Curse of Pirates runs on Steam Deck with an official Playable rating. Check verified compatibility notes, controller fixes, and handheld performance.

Curse of Pirates Steam Cloud Support and Cross-Device Save Guide

Steam Cloud Support and Cross-Device Save Guide

Curse of Pirates supports Steam Cloud save synchronization across PC and Steam Deck. Check feature status, setup steps, and troubleshooting tips.

Curse of Pirates Weapons: Ship Armaments and Skills Guide

Weapons: Ship Armaments and Skills Guide

Curse of Pirates weapons include upgradable ship cannons, elemental summons, and legendary drops like the Cannon of the Deep. Here is how they work.

Curse of Pirates How Much Content: 1.0 Ships, Maps, and Playtime

How Much Content: 1.0 Ships, Maps, and Playtime

Curse of Pirates how much content breakdown: explore 5 maps, 5 ships, crew builds, bosses, metaprogression, and total estimated playtime.

Curse of Pirates Shanties: Ability Controls and Soundtrack

Shanties: Ability Controls and Soundtrack

Curse of Pirates shanties serve as an active combat ability on the E key and highlight the official pirate-themed soundtrack by developer Funky Parrot.

Curse of Pirates Admiral Boss Fight Guide and Overview

Admiral Boss Fight Guide and Overview

Beat the Curse of Pirates Admiral boss, also known as the Vice Admiral, with verified spawn mechanics, crew ability synergies, and combat tactics.

Curse of Pirates Submarine: How to Unlock and Play Guide

Submarine: How to Unlock and Play Guide

Curse of Pirates submarine guide covers how to unlock this vessel by defeating the Kraken, manual aiming mechanics, rear cannons, and achievements.