Dead Sails: Ultimate Beginner's Guide

Ever thought captaining a ship would be a breeze? *Dead Sails* shatters that illusion, challenging players to juggle survival, ship maintenance, selling valuables, and battling monstrous foes. Here's your ultimate guide to mastering *Dead Sails* and reaching that coveted 100k meters mark in no time.

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Table of contents

• 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

If you're new to Dead Sails, don't fret. Like its predecessor Dead Rails, the game is straightforward—your mission is to sail a straight line for 10,000 meters between towns, with the ultimate goal of reaching 100k meters. The key is to keep moving, maintain your fuel, and stay alive. Sounds simple, right?

Before You Set Sail

The in-game lobby before starting a round is a goldmine of information, albeit at a cost. As a new player, you start with 15 Dabloons, the game's currency. While it's tempting to spend on boats or items like bandages and weapons, you'll find plenty of these in-game. Instead, consider using your Dabloons wisely for other essentials.

How To Choose A Class

Our top advice? Spend those 15 Dabloons on a class. These are in-game perks you purchase in a loot box style, costing 3 Dabloons per attempt. You might luck out on your first try and snag a class you love. Options like the Pirate and Gunslinger are solid choices, but your final decision should align with your play style. Check out our Dead Sails Class Tierlist for a detailed breakdown.

What To Do In Towns

Upon starting a round, you'll find yourself in a town where your ship is docked. These towns, appearing every 10,000 meters, are your safe havens offering various amenities:

• Trading Hut: Sell collected items.
• General Store: Stock up on journey essentials.
• Hospital: Heal up.
• Gun Shop: Buy guns and ammo.
• Sheriff’s Office: Earn bounty money from pirate and creature corpses.

Starting with a blunt weapon, there's no rush to buy a firearm. Prioritize purchasing coal, as fuel is crucial—running out means game over.

Dead Sails Tips & Tricks

The gameplay is simple, yet you'll encounter intriguing structures and fend off undead creatures. Mastering Dead Sails hinges on a few key strategies.

Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel

Coal powers your ship, with each chunk adding 20% more fuel. You could theoretically finish the game by buying 5 coal pieces per town, but where's the adventure in that? Collectibles marked as "fuel" offer a 5% boost, but the most efficient fuel source is the undead's corpses. Kill, collect, and keep your ship running.

How To Survive The Night

Nighttime in Dead Sails ramps up the difficulty, with reduced visibility. If possible, spend the night in town for safety. Otherwise, buy Barbed Wire from shops to mount on your ship, deterring mobs. Without it, halt your journey and defend against any approaching creatures.

Which Weapon To Choose

Weapon choice boils down to personal preference. Melee fans may stick with the starting hammer or pickaxe, but stronger enemies demand stronger weapons. A shotgun, despite its ammo cost, offers significant damage for unexpected encounters. Alternatively, the revolver is a good early-game firearm, often found in buildings.

Best Items To Collect

With a 10-item inventory limit, prioritize these valuable collectibles:

• Moyai and Bars: Available in diamond, gold, and silver, they're top earners.
• 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 based on your needs.
• Robot Head: Found in houses and banks, sells for 45 cash.
• Holy Water: Found in churches, sells for 25 cash.
• Gold Llama: A rare, lucrative find, selling for 150 cash.

Remember, items on your boat can fall off if not welded. Place items and use the weld button (Z on the keyboard) to secure them.

And that's your beginner's guide to Dead Sails! Follow these tips, and you'll be the most skilled captain navigating the game's canal-like river. For an extra edge, check out our Dead Sails codes.