Complete Dead Sails Beginners Guide

Think captaining a ship is a walk in the park? The thrilling new game *Dead Sails* will make you think twice. Balancing your own survival with maintaining your ship, selling valuables, and fending off monstrous creatures is no easy feat. But fear not! Here's your comprehensive guide to mastering *Dead Sails* and reaching that 100k meters finish line in record time.

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Beginner’s Guide for Dead Sails Before You Set Sail How To Choose A Class What To Do In Towns Dead Sails Tips & Tricks Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel How To Survive The Night Which Weapon To Choose Best Items To Collect

Beginner’s Guide for Dead Sails

New to Dead Sails? No worries! Much like its predecessor Dead Rails, the game is refreshingly straightforward. Your mission? Captain your ship in a straight line across 10 thousand meters between towns, with the ultimate goal of reaching 100k meters. Sounds simple, but keeping your ship fueled and yourself alive? That's the real challenge.

Before You Set Sail

Before embarking on your journey, take advantage of the in-game lobby. As a new player, you start with 15 Dabloons, the game's currency. While boats are tempting, they're pricey and unnecessary for beginners. Instead of splurging on bandages and weapons (which you'll find plenty of in-game), use your initial funds wisely.

How To Choose A Class

Spend your 15 Dabloons on a class. These are in-game perks obtained through a loot box system, with each purchase costing 3 Dabloons. You might get lucky and snag your preferred class on the first try. Dead Sails offers great Common and Uncommon classes like Pirate and Gunslinger. Choose one that fits your playstyle, and for a detailed breakdown, check out our Dead Sails Class Tierlist.

What To Do In Towns

Upon starting a round, you'll find yourself in a town where your ship is docked. These towns appear every 10 thousand meters sailed and serve as safe havens. Here's what you can do:

• Trading Hut: Sell collected items.
• General Store: Stock up on useful items.
• Hospital: Heal up.
• Gun Shop: Buy guns and ammunition.
• Sheriff’s: Earn bounty money by bringing in pirate and creature corpses.

Start with a blunt weapon like a pickaxe or hammer, and prioritize buying coal. Fuel is crucial, as the game ends if you can't move your ship.

Dead Sails Tips & Tricks

While the gameplay is simple, you'll encounter various buildings, structures, and undead creatures. Here's what you need to know to master the game:

Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel

Your ship runs on coal, with each chunk adding 20% more fuel. You could technically finish the game by buying 5 coal pieces in every town, but where's the fun in that? Collect items marked as "fuel" for a 5% boost, but the most efficient method is using undead corpses. Kill everything that attacks you, then collect their bodies for extra fuel.

How To Survive The Night

Nighttime in Dead Sails is tougher, with lower visibility increasing the danger. If you die, it's game over. Ideally, spend the night in town for safety. If you're out at sea, buy Barbed Wire beforehand to keep mobs at bay. Without it, pause your journey and fend off any creatures that approach.

Which Weapon To Choose

Weapon choice is personal, but for beginners, the starting hammer or pickaxe might suffice. As you progress, you'll face tougher enemies requiring stronger weapons. A shotgun is ideal due to its high damage, perfect for unexpected encounters. The revolver is a good early-game choice, easier to find and a great introduction to firearms.

Best Items To Collect

Every item can be sold, but with a limited inventory of 10 items, choose wisely:

• Moyai and Bars: Available in diamond, gold, and silver, these are lucrative.
• Healing Packs: Keep these for emergencies, though they can be sold.
• Crosses: Sell for 35 cash or use against the undead.
• Weapons: Use or sell as needed.
• Robot Head: Found in houses and banks, sells for 45 cash.
• Holy Water: Found in churches, sells for 25 cash.
• Gold Llama: A rare, high-value collectible at 150 cash.

Remember, items on your boat can fall off if not welded down. Place an item and press the weld button (Z on the keyboard) to secure it.

And that's your beginner's guide to Dead Sails! Follow these tips, and you'll be the best captain on the seas—or the small, canal-like river. For an extra edge, check out our Dead Sails codes.