Avoid selling essentials like food, ammunition, and crafting resources. You’ll need these for Skull and Bones Silver survival and shipbuilding. Only sell these in emergencies—and even then, weigh the cost carefully.

How to Read the Trade Map Like a Pro

Your map is your best tool for making money. Once you’ve explored a region, hover over it and check the right side of the screen. You’ll see two categories:

    In Plentiful Supply – These goods are common in the area and sell for very little.

    Highest In Demand – These are rare in that region, meaning they’ll pay you top dollar.

Plan your trade routes accordingly. If a nearby port has a high demand for an item you’re carrying, it’s worth a detour. It’s also wise to jot down which ports consistently pay well for which goods—that knowledge becomes invaluable as the world opens up.

Best Early Trade Routes

One beginner-friendly trade route involves sailing between your starting port and a nearby inland camp. Usually, these will be within the same region and have different demand profiles. Try this:

    Check both vendors—dockside and inland—for what’s buying high.

    Gather low-cost or free loot nearby (via treasure maps, wrecks, or contracts).

    Make a quick sale at the vendor with the best price.

    Use the profits to restock and repeat.

You’ll be surprised how quickly you can build a small fortune this way—especially when you avoid combat and stick to buy skull and bones boosting calm waters.
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