The Sea of Thieves experience has always been centered around sailing the ocean blue in search of treasure and challenges while also sharing the space with other pirates. But what enhances the experience is the ability for players to customize their look in a variety of different ways, from different ship designs to a variety of clothing and weapons.
The wide range of customization in the game is divided into various sets, with each showcasing a different theme that includes matching boats, clothing, weapons, and other accessories. There's a ton of sets to acquire or purchase in the game, but there are a few that stand out above the rest.
Updated by Chris Birsner on Nov. 14, 2021: 2021 has been a wild year for Sea of Thieves. From the introduction of seasons to the amazing "A Pirate's Life" update that saw Rare collaborate with Pirates of the Caribbean, pirates were treated to a lot of fresh content to try out. Among the many things that players have been able to tinker with in-game is the cosmetic sets that have been put out. While many of the original sets are still in the game and are popular, there are now a lot of new sets to choose from thanks to the new updates. Because of this, it's important to look at some of the best sets the game has ever had and see if anything new should be included among them.
15 Ferryman Set
Some players may not know this, but some sets only focus on certain types of customization. The Ferryman Set includes a dark-colored pirate outfit that includes a unicorn insignia on the jacket and hat. There is also an eyepatch and hook to help really match the pirate aesthetic.
There are also three weapons that blend gold and black coloring, including the Ferryman Blunderbuss, Cutlass, and Pistol. Unfortunately, the set is only available for those that purchased the limited-edition Xbox controller, which is no longer available.
14 Ruby Splashtail Set
Yes, it's okay to have a pirate ship look beautiful despite its sinister purpose. Take the Ruby Splashtail set, which is based on one of the common fishes that crews may encounter when casting their lines.
The ship for this set has a large sail that has a Ruby Splashtail printed on it with the rest of the sail being a blue-purple gradient. This trend continues throughout with the flag and figurehead also adding a little bit of gold as well. There is also a matching costume and fishing rod as well. It is exclusive to the Pirate Emporium.
13 Forsaken Ashes Set
Next up is a set that is themed after the Shroudbreaker, a magical totem that could part the Devil's Shroud. The Forsaken Ashes Set was added to the game during the Forsaken Shores update and is themed around volcanic visuals.
The clothing items offered at the Outpost Shops include an orange and black outfit that also includes an eyepatch, hook, pegleg, scars, and tattoo. Variants of the usual equipment can be purchased as well. Weapons and ship customizations were available initially, but are no longer available due to their method of obtaining them no longer in the game.
12 Ghost Set
Some sets do not become available to players until they reach a specific title. The Ghost Set can only be obtained once the player reaches the most legendary of the Pirate Legends. Purchased from Athena's Fortune Hideout, the ghost set is meant to give players the look of the ghost ships and crews they've done battle with in the middle of the ocean.
There is a full ghost outfit plus Athena's Fortune costume. There are ghostly variants of the equipment and weapons. Plus, a player's entire ship can be made to look as ominous as possible with the ghost aesthetics.
11 Kraken Set
Speaking of enemies fought on the high seas, players can pay tribute to the mighty Kraken with a set made in its honor. The set in its entirety focuses on purple, blue, and orange colored pieces. Unlike the other sets, the Kraken Set is available at all Outpost stores after the anniversary edition of the game took away any requirements.
The blue and purple outfit can be paired with an eyepatch, hook, pegleg, unique hair, and a unique beard. The latter two can only be purchased from Athena. Plus, equipment, weapon, ship, and pet outfit variations are available.
10 Shining Pegasus Set
While a lot of the cosmetics in the games are meant to be themed after an aspect of the game or nod to the developer's history, other cosmetic sets seem to be completely random. That said, that doesn't mean there aren't some solid entries that fall in this category.
Take the Shining Pegasus set, which introduces a bright white boat with hits of gold. There are pegasus heads on the sail and on the figurehead. There are also weapons, outfits, and a banjo that match the shockingly bright color combination.
9 Paradise Garden Set
Rare has made an effort to pay homage to some of the games it has made over the years by introducing different sets that each represent a specific game they worked on. One of the sets introduced was dedicated to Viva Pinata under the Paradise Garden Set.
This extremely bright and colorful set includes multi-colored sails and a purple and blue hull for the ship. There is even a cannon flare available that will shoot confetti out of cannons when they are used. This set is available exclusively in the Pirate Emporium.
8 Frozen Horizon Set
Holiday updates are common with Sea of Thieves. There most recent update during the holiday season in December was called the Festival of Giving. There were many items introduced from this event, with one of them being the Frozen Horizon set.
This ship blends a light blue with a deep navy with elements of ice scattered throughout. This expanded to also include Frozen Horizon clothing, vanity items, and weapons. There is even a specialty tankard that was given out for free during the festival. This ship is exclusive to the Pirate Emporium.
7 Parrot Set
If there is one companion that fits the pirate life, it's a parrot. With the Parrot Set, players can dedicate their look and the decor to their feathery comrades as they set sail with them. The clothing is mostly blue and green with some pointed accents to make it look more feathery.
The vanity items are made to look like parrot body parts, such as a parrot eye for the eyepatch and a parrot leg for the pegleg. As with many sets, there are various customizations available for the weapons, equipment, and ship for this particular set. It's available at the Outpost stores from the start.
6 Cursed Ferryman Set
The biggest update of 2021 for Sea of Thieves was the "A Pirate's Life" update where players delved deep into the Pirates of the Caribbean world to help Jack Sparrow fight back against Davy Jones. With this update, there were a couple of cosmetic sets based on the characters that were added to the game.
The Cursed Ferryman Set is based on Davy Jones. It features an eerie green ship with a face that is printed on the sails that looks like Jones screaming. There's also an outfit and a few weapons that are themed after the character as well. This set is exclusive to the Pirate Emporium.
5 Huntress Set
Another game that earned its own set in the game is Perfect Dark, the early-2000s first-person shooter and spiritual successor to Goldeneye 007. The Huntress Set focuses on the aesthetic of the original game and the protagonist, Joanna Dark.
This is another Pirate Emporium exclusive that features a customizable element for every part of the ship. The main colors of the ship are purple and gray with a Figurehead that features the head of Dark herself. There are collector variants of the figurehead and sails, as well as a legendary figurehead as well.
4 Legendary Set
For those who think they can wear the clothes of legends, this is the perfect set. Dubbed the Legendary set, the overall look is dedicated to the Pirate Legends of Athena's Fortune. The primary colors of this set are various shades of purple with some accents of gold as well.
The outfit makes anyone wearing it look like a true captain and the ship cosmetics include one of the sails having the Reaper's Mask on it. There is also a cannon flare that, when shot, causes the bursts to glow green like the Pirate Lord. All items can be purchased from Athena's Fortune Shop.
3 Bear & Bird Set
If Rare was going to implement dedications to some of its classic games in Sea of Thieves, there was no way they would not create a set dedicated to Banjo-Kazooie. What's hilarious about this set is that Banjo and Kazooie aren't designed on the ship.
Instead, a normal bear and red bird take their place on the figurehead and sails of the ship. That said, the influence is there with an emphasis on yellow and blue-colored things. In addition, many of the items on the ship can be customized to have jigsaw puzzle pieces on them. It can be obtained at the Pirate Emporium.
2 Eternal Freedom Set
Since there is a cosmetic set dedicated to the main antagonist of the "A Pirate's Life" update, it is easy to figure out there is also a set dedicated to the protagonist himself: Jack Sparrow. The ship portion of the set is an homage to "The Black Pearl," the ship that Sparrow sailed with his crew in the movies.
This includes the dark, ripped-up sails and the angel figurehead in the front of the ship. Plus, if players want to disguise themselves as Jack Sparrow or any of his crewmates, they could do so. This can only be obtained at the Pirate Emporium.
1 Soulflame Set
Think of this last set as an upgraded and much-cooler version of the Ghost Set. The Soulflame Set was part of the third Halloween update entitled "Fate of the Damned." The entire set can be purchased at Athenea's Fortune Hideout after completing the Vanquishiong the Damned Commendation.
The clothing items featured are a captain's costume plus three crewmate costumes. There is also makeup available, a Soulflame Lantern, and various weapons. The Soulflame ship cosmetics give off a green tint and are among the more intimidating designs.