Ahoy, pirates! If you’re navigating the treacherous waters of “Skull and Bones” in search of the legendary Gold Skull Rum, you’ve come to the right port. This coveted item not only earns you a handsome sum in Pieces of 8, but also allows you to purchase one of the most powerful weapons in the game, John Scurlock’s formidable Long Nines.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to unlock the production of Gold Skull Rum.
Unlocking the Path to Gold Skull Rum
Step 1: Navigate Through the Story
- Unlocking Helm Empire Overview: The first prerequisite is to complete the main contracts for Yanita Nara in Sainte-Anne which will be available when you reach Brigand Infamy level. Yanita Nara is the manager of ‘Le Pont Muet,’ a bar that hides the Helm in the hidden doors. She will ask you to achieve some quests and that will unlock the Black Market.
Then, you will need to complete the John Scurlock campaign and reach the Kingpin level to unlock the Helm Empire Overview, a critical step towards Gold Skull Rum production.
Step 2: Dive into the Smuggler’s Lounge
- Accessing Smuggler Operations: Once the Helm Empire Overview is yours to command, steer your ship towards the Smuggler’s Lounge located in Sainte-Anne or Telok Penjarah. Engage with the desk there to unveil a sea of opportunities to upgrade your pirate arsenal.
Step 3: Master Smuggler Operations
- Upgrade to Rank 7: Focusing on Smuggler Operations within the Lounge is crucial. Advancing to Rank 7 is your key to unlocking the distillery process that turns White Skull Rum into the much-revered Gold Skull Rum.
You can now look at the distillery to refine Gold Skull Rum from White Skull Rum.
Crafting Gold Skull Rum
Gathering the Ingredients:
- Sugar Cane to White Skull Rum: Start by hoarding sugar cane, the primary ingredient. Transforming this humble crop into White Skull Rum is your first step in the brewing process.
You can get Sugar Cane as a reward from Supply Network contracts in the helm. It can also be looted from Rogue ships which spawn when you are doing a helm contract.
Refinement Process:
- From White Skull Rum to Gold Skull Rum: With two units of White Skull Rum at your disposal, you can refine them into one unit of Gold Skull Rum. Remember, the alchemy happens in the Distillery, so make sure your Smuggler’s Lounge is well-equipped and ready for operation. Refining Gold Skull Rum will take 22 seconds and costs 10 silver.
Maximizing Your Gold Skull Rum Production
Investing Pieces of 8:
- Leveling Up Smuggler Operations: Ascending to Rank 7 requires a substantial investment of Pieces of Eight. Engage diligently in Lounge orders to amass the necessary currency, keeping an eye on the prize—Gold Skull Rum.
Beyond the Rum:
- Expanding Your Empire: The journey doesn’t end with Gold Skull Rum. At Rank 8, White Skull Gin beckons, followed by Gold Skull Gin at Rank 16. Each rank not only enhances your distillery prowess but also introduces new opportunities for opium production, further diversifying your portfolio.
Trade and Wealth Accumulation
Scurlock’s Demand:
- Trading Rum for Silver: Once your barrels are brimming with Gold Skull Rum, it’s time to visit John Scurlock. He’s not just a purveyor of fine weaponry but also a lucrative buyer of your rum, offering 250 Silver per Gold Skull Rum bottle.
Final Words from the Helm
By following this streamlined path to get Gold Skull Rum production, you’re not just crafting an in-game commodity; you’re unlocking a treasure trove of opportunities in Skull and Bones.
From acquiring the formidable Long Nine weapons to becoming a mogul in the game’s economy, Gold Skull Rum is your key to dominion over the Indian Ocean.
Remember, patience and perseverance are the virtues of a true pirate. Invest your time and resources wisely, and soon, you’ll be sailing the high seas with your hold full of Gold Skull Rum and your coffers brimming with Pieces of Eight. Fair winds and following seas, pirates!