Seaforts are one of the most consistent and time-efficient gold sources in Sea of Thieves. With minimal risk, short completion times, and high payouts—especially when sailing under a Reaper’s Bones Emissary—farming seaforts is an ideal method for solo pirates and crews alike. This guide walks you through a streamlined strategy to earn up to 300,000 gold per hour.

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Why Seaforts Are Worth Farming

• Always Active: Seaforts are mini world events present on every server, accessible at any time.
• Fast Gold: Each seafort can be cleared in about 5 minutes.
• Big Rewards: With a Grade 5 Reaper’s Bones Emissary, you’ll earn a minimum of 33,750 gold and up to 60,100 gold per fort depending on RNG.

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Preparation Checklist

1. Choose the Right Starting Location

• Begin at Plunder Outpost (south of the map) to reduce sailing time between Old Brinestone Fortress and Ancient Gold Fortress.

2. Raise the Reaper’s Bones Emissary Flag

• Increases payout per item. The higher your emissary grade, the greater your gold multiplier.

3. Bring Essentials

• Stock up on:
  • High-tier food (coconuts, pineapples)
  • Planks (for repairs if attacked)
  • Ammo and cannonballs

4. Equip the Right Weapon

• Use a Flintlock Pistol for its speed and reliability—perfect for one-shotting phantoms.

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Step-by-Step Farming Route

1. Start at Old Brinestone Fortress

• Sail directly south from Plunder Outpost.
• Park by the retractable gate for efficient loot hauling.
• Loot food barrels as you enter—forts often contain pineapples and cooked meat.

2. Clear Phantoms Efficiently

• Stick with the flintlock and conserve ammo by grabbing dropped ammo pouches.
• Search all cupboards for the storeroom key, which unlocks bonus loot.
• Move loot close to your ladder or fort ledge for easy harpooning to the ship.

3. Defeat the Fortress Captain

• Use the treasury key to open the vault after the boss fight.
• Open the retractable gate using the pulley and transfer loot directly to your ship.
• Pro Tip: Skip gold piles inside the vault if you’re optimizing for time over full value.

4. Sail to Ancient Gold Fortress

• Head northwest (roughly five grid squares) to Ancient Gold Fortress.
• Repeat the same process: clear, loot, boss, treasury, and depart.

5. Return to Old Brinestone Fortress

• After completing Ancient Gold, Old Brinestone will likely have reset.
• Begin the cycle again, keeping your emissary streak alive for maximum payout.

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Gold Earnings Breakdown

Metric	Value
Minimum per Seafort	33,750 gold
Maximum per Seafort	60,100 gold
Cycle Time (2 Forts)	~20 minutes
Gold per Hour	~300,000 gold (excluding sales)

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Bonus Tips for Efficiency

• Route Optimization: The closer the forts, the better. Brinestone and Ancient Gold are ideal.
• Loot RNG: Merchant crates and supply box quality vary—high-value drops can spike your earnings.
• Emissary Grade: Focus on reaching Grade 5 quickly for the best gold multiplier. Don’t lower the flag prematurely.

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Conclusion

Seaforts offer the perfect mix of low risk, short duration, and high reward. By running this optimized two-fort route and using a Grade 5 Reaper’s Bones Emissary, you’ll earn gold faster than with most other PvE activities in Sea of Thieves. Whether you’re gearing up for PvP or saving for cosmetics, this method ensures your time is well spent.

For more advanced tips, check out my Reaper’s Bones leveling guide and strategies for selling loot safely in high-traffic servers.

Smooth seas and full sails! 🏴‍☠️