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Guides covering ship piloting controls, crew synergies, mark enhancements, and equipment mechanics.
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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.
Crew Guide: All Companions and Ability Builds
Assemble the best Curse of Pirates crew with this complete breakdown of all 5 companions, their elemental ability trees, and ship synergies.
Curse of Pirates items: Equipment Slots, Types, and Upgrade Guide
Curse of Pirates items equip into dedicated ship slots during runs, granting stat boosts, debuffs, and damage effects across roguelike voyages.
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Curse of Pirates marks Guide: How to Get, Equip, and Merge Them
Curse of Pirates marks upgrade and modify your ship abilities. Learn how to find marks in chests, equip them in ability slots, and merge them.
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.
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.
Terrain Changes Guide: Battlefield Mechanics
Curse of Pirates terrain changes let captains alter battlefield elements using maps. Review confirmed mechanics, hazards, and harvesting interactions.
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Guide FAQ
How do you harvest resources during a run in Curse of Pirates?
Position your ship inside the radius of floating timber or rock nodes; leaving temporarily does not reset your gathering progress. Read the guide
Can you unequip marks or items once slotted in Curse of Pirates?
No, once an item or mark is placed into an active slot, it cannot be freely removed for the remainder of the run. Read the guide
How do you unlock the Submarine in Curse of Pirates?
Defeat the Kraken boss during a voyage to unlock the Submarine for future runs. Read the guide
