Looking to get rich or be a Pirate Legend? Look no further than some of the best Emissary flags in Sea of Thieves. Emissary flags can be the difference between getting a bit of reputation and loot or being well on the way to being a true Pirate Legend. It's no secret that having one of these raised while completing relevant quests is one of the best ways to make money in Sea of Thieves, but some are arguably better than others.

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However, it ultimately depends on what the crew is looking to increase or what quests they choose to accept. After all, if Gold Hoarders is the only trader to not be at 50 then it's worth raising that flag and grinding out some good quests. That being said, some will be much more enjoyable than others.

Athena’s Fortune

Athena’s Fortune symbol

The main reason that this emissary isn't the best is due to how hard it is to get to a point of completing the quests and actually succeeding. Not only does it require the player to be a Pirate Legend but it's incredibly slow to increase and can be a real challenge to unprepared pirates, not to mention how many steps there are in one quest. It's definitely not for players looking for a quick game.

Nevertheless, if the crew are all Pirate Legends then they should put this flag up and try out some quests. They can be particularly enjoyable and provide a challenge many may be needing in this open-world game. They're versatile, allow the crew to explore previously uncharted aspects of the game, and will bring enough teamwork to really make the whole crew feel just like Pirate Legends.

Gold Hoarders

Gold Hoarders selection

Gold Hoarders are perhaps one of the more common traders pirates sell to. No matter what island or part of the sea they sail on, it's rare for a crew to come back without at least a few items to sell to the Gold Hoarders. So, if shiny things are a priority then it would be wise to grab the Gold Hoarders emissary, even if some quests are a little boring.

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Perhaps the most enjoyable and rewarding quest comes in the form of vaults. They involve a bit of tracking, some great riddles, and a lot of teamwork. It won't level the crew up greatly but luckily, the leveling up will come through other emissaries rather than needing to focus on this one.

Order Of Souls

Order Of Souls tent

The Order of Souls emissary is ideal for any crew that just loves to fight but doesn't necessarily want to fight other players or other ships. They can practice their one-on-one combat with some skeleton bosses, or try their luck against ghost ships or really anything the game can throw at one ship. This variety in battle makes it a great emissary to get hold of if the crew are needing to practice their combat or just love a bit of island hopping mixed with a lot of destruction.

Thankfully, despite the proximity to combat, it's not too challenging to complete or raise the level of the flag. It's also undeniably enjoyable and is a necessary skill to learn in a PVP game. Certain quests might not increase the emissary as much as many hoped, but it's still worth it for the amount of skulls players will inevitably find on their journey.

Reaper’s Bones

Reapers Bones

When it comes to loot and the value it brings, the Reaper's Bones emissary flag comes out on top. The only reason it's not the best in the game is the amount of risk it brings. Most of the time, the Reaper's Bones quests are challenging, and they give out more rewards for items stolen from another crew's ship. This means the crew needs to be good at the quests, and excel in combat, something that takes a while to learn.

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Another thing to remember is the notion that when this emissary flag is on the ship, the crew and ship itself will be marked. Luckily, if grade five is achieved, the crew can also see other ships with emissary flags, allowing them to go on the hunt with ease.

Merchant Alliance

Merchant Alliance board

If the main aim is to get to Pirate Legend or to simply increase the reputation of the Merchant Alliance then the emissary flag is the best way to do it. Combine an emissary flag with the sunken merchant ship questline and pirates will find their flag at grade five in the space of one enjoyable quest. It involves looting islands, searching the high seas for lost treasure, and looting a sunken ship practically filled to the brim with treasure.

It's perhaps one of the easiest emissary flags to level up and will be the most profitable choice if money is what the crew is looking for. Either way, if the crew completes one quest and hands it all in, they'll see a great profit and should have a great time hunting for the lost merchant ship that succumbed to other pirates or the deadly waves in the Sea of Thieves.

Sea of Thieves is available now for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.

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