Skull and Bones: How to Defeat the Maangodin Ghost Ship

The Maangodin Ghost Ship is one of the most eerie and challenging encounters in Skull and Bones. Part of the "Oceans Apart" questline, this spectral vessel presents a unique challenge due to its high defenses and the need to target specific weak points to defeat it. This guide will help you understand how to deal with the Ghost Ship and reap the rewards of your victory.

Step 1: Start the "Oceans Apart" Quest

The Maangodin Ghost Ship is tied to the "Oceans Apart" quest. To begin:

Obtain the Quest:

Visit the Mysterious Rogue Vendor located in the Oubliette settlement, southeast of Sainte-Anne.

Pick up the Oceans Apart quest from the vendor, which will mark the Ghost Ship's location on your map.

Quest Details:

The Ghost Ship only appears at night, but there have been reports of it remaining in place during the day as well.

The target location is further east of the Oubliette settlement, in open waters.

Step 2: Encountering the Maangodin Ghost Ship

Once you reach the marked location, you'll find the Maangodin Ghost Ship cloaked in fog. It's important to know that the ship is surrounded by dangerous conditions, such as stormy waters and rogue waves.

The Ship's Defenses:

The Ghost Ship will open fire with spectral rockets when it notices you. You'll soon realize that it's immune to regular attacks-you cannot simply shoot it anywhere and expect damage.

Weak Points:

Target the Red-Glowing Weak Points: The key to damaging the Ghost Ship is targeting the red-glowing weak spots on the ship. These weak points must be hit before the ship becomes vulnerable.

Weapons to Use:

Direct Damage Weapons:

Ballistae and Culverins are great for targeting weak points from a distance.

Scurlock's Chasers Long Gun is another excellent option.

Area of Effect (AoE) Damage:

Bombards are highly effective for dealing AoE damage, especially when multiple weak points are in range.

Vulnerability Phase:

Once you hit the Ghost Ship's weak points a few times, you'll hear a loud screech. This indicates that the entire hull of the Ghost Ship is now vulnerable for a brief period. Use this window to deal as much DPS (Damage Per Second) as you can.

Be mindful that after a few seconds, the Ghost Ship will become immune again, forcing you to target its weak points once more.

Step 3: Potential Bug During the Encounter

During the Maangodin Ghost Ship battle, some players have experienced a bug where the Ghost Ship drops aggro and returns to its original position. Here's how the bug may unfold:

Aggro Loss:

If you're moving near the edge of the encounter area, the Ghost Ship might drop aggro and spin in place without attacking. This behavior turns the ship into a sitting duck, allowing you to continue attacking without being hit.

Dealing Damage:

Despite the ship's high defenses, it will still take damage, and you can continue attacking it as long as it's stationary. However, the bug may affect your ability to do significant damage with some weapons, so be prepared to rely on your long-range weapons or bombards until you run out of ammo.

Reward:

Even with the bug, once the Ghost Ship is destroyed, you will still receive rewards.

Step 4: Rewards from the Maangodin Ghost Ship

The Maangodin Ghost Ship provides two primary rewards upon defeat:

Tarnished Ring:

This item completes the Oceans Apart quest, allowing you to return to the NPC in The Oubliette.

Ethereal Ashes:

A special currency dropped by the Ghost Ship can be used to purchase various Skull and Bones items from the Mysterious Rogue Vendor.

Ethereal Ashes Shop:

Mysterious Chest (50 Ethereal Ashes): A container that may contain random equipment and resources.

Hessel's Outfit Set (10 to 20 Ethereal Ashes): Unique clothing and accessories for your character.

Blue Specter Blueprint (50 Ethereal Ashes): A blueprint that allows you to craft a unique sea fire weapon.

Step 5: Farming the Ghost Ship

Once you've completed the Oceans Apart quest, you can continue to farm the Maangodin Ghost Ship for Ethereal Ashes. The Ghost Ship will respawn at night, so keep an eye out for its return.

Additionally, once you reach the Kingpin rank, you can also fight the Maangodin Ghost Ship as part of a contract, allowing you to farm Ethereal Ashes more efficiently.

Final Thoughts:

The Maangodin Ghost Ship is a unique and eerie encounter in Skull and Bones, requiring strategy and persistence to defeat. By targeting its weak points and being prepared for both normal combat and the occasional bug, you can earn Ethereal Ashes and the Tarnished Ring to further progress in your questline. By managing your Skull and Bones Silver wisely and focusing on farming contracts, ship upgrades, and loot, you'll be able to enhance your gameplay and move closer to becoming a master pirate in Skull and Bones. Happy hunting, and may your ship sail victorious through the fog!