Dead Sails: A Beginner's Guide

Think captaining a ship is a walk in the park? *Dead Sails* will quickly show you otherwise. This challenging game demands that you juggle your own survival with ship maintenance, selling valuables, and battling monstrous foes. Here's your ultimate guide to mastering *Dead Sails* and hitting that 100k meters finish line in record 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 sweat it. Like its predecessor Dead Rails, the game is straightforward—you're the captain of a ship tasked with sailing 10,000 meters between towns to reach the ultimate goal of 100k meters. Just keep moving, ensure you don't run out of fuel, and stay alive. Sounds easy, but it's a thrilling challenge!

Before You Set Sail

The in-game lobby is your pre-game prep zone, albeit with a price tag. Starting with 15 Dabloons, the game's currency, you can spend it on various items. Boats are pricey and unnecessary for beginners, and while bandages and weapons are tempting, you'll find plenty in-game.

How To Choose A Class

Spend your Dabloons wisely on a class. These in-game perks are like loot boxes—you won't know what you get until you try. Each purchase costs 3 Dabloons, and with luck, you might snag a favorite class on the first go. Options include the Pirate and Gunslinger, among others. Check our Dead Sails Class Tierlist for a detailed breakdown of each class.

What To Do In Towns

Spawned in a town with your ship docked, these safe havens appear every 10,000 meters. Use the amenities to your advantage:

• Trading Hut: Sell collected items.
• General Store: Stock up on essentials.
• Hospital: Heal up.
• Gun Shop: Buy guns and ammo.
• Sheriff’s: Collect bounty money from defeated foes.

Start with your blunt weapon; no need for a firearm yet. But prioritize buying coal—spend all your money on it. Fuel is crucial in Dead Sails, as running out means game over.

Dead Sails Tips & Tricks

The gameplay is simple but filled with dangers like undead creatures and intriguing structures. Here are the key tips to dominate Dead Sails.

Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel

Your ship runs on coal, with each piece adding 20% more fuel. You could technically complete the game with 5 coal pieces per town, but where's the fun in that? Collect items marked as "fuel" for a 5% boost, but the most efficient fuel source? The undead's corpses. Kill them, store their bodies, and use them to keep your ship moving.

How To Survive The Night

Nighttime in Dead Sails is tougher, with lower visibility. If you die, it's game over. Ideally, spend nights in town for safety. If not, buy Barbed Wire to keep mobs at bay. Without it, pause your journey and fend off any approaching creatures.

Which Weapon To Choose

Your choice of weapon depends on your style. Melee fans might stick with the starting hammer or pickaxe, but as you face tougher enemies, consider upgrading. A shotgun offers high damage for unexpected combat, while a revolver is a good early-game firearm to get accustomed to shooting.

Best Items To Collect

With a limited inventory of 10 items, prioritize wisely:

• Moyai and Bars: High-value items in diamond, gold, and silver.
• Healing Packs: Keep for emergencies, but can be sold.
• Crosses: Sell for 35 cash or use against undead.
• Weapons: Keep 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: Rare and valuable, sells for 150 cash.

You can stack items on your boat, but remember to weld them to the surface (Z on keyboard) to prevent them from falling off.

And there you have it—the ultimate beginner's guide to Dead Sails! Follow these tips, and you'll be the best captain navigating the treacherous waters—or rather, the canal-like river. For an extra boost, check out our Dead Sails codes.