The tale of the Ashen Corsair revolves around a captain more interested in silver than sustenance. For those seeking to pursue this vessel and claim its treasures, here’s how to unlock and finish The Ashen Corsair investigation in Skull and Bones.
How to unlock The Ashen Corsair investigation in Skull and Bones
The Ashen Corsair mission is part of the Skull and Bones Premium edition but isn’t immediately accessible. To initiate the investigation, you must first attain the Infamy rank of Buccaneer. Once achieved, investigations and rumors become trackable and solvable.
To unlock the investigation, proceed to the Warehouse in Saint-Anne and locate a newspaper on its counter. Acquiring it will trigger The Ashen Corsair investigation.
How to complete The Ashen Corsair investigation in Skull and Bones
The investigation consists of a series of clues that must be followed to progress. Each clue is cataloged in the Investigations tab of the Knowledge menu. Upon obtaining a new clue, refer to this tab to unveil the subsequent step.
Plunder Guerande settlement
The initial step involves raiding the Guerande settlement located south of Saint-Anne. Upon completing the initial plunder, a new investigation clue is provided. While optional, finishing the plunder is recommended as the settlement is low-level and offers abundant silver.
Find the message in a bottle
Your next task is to locate a message in a bottle in the West Basin region, specifically near the Ile Michel outpost. Fast-travel to the outpost if accessible; otherwise, sail north from the Red Isle until reaching L’Escale, then head northwest.
The bottle may spawn in various locations, with common spots being the smaller islands south of the outpost or directly in front of it. Search for a golden glow in the sea to locate the bottle.
Hunt down The Ashen Corsair
The message in the bottle reveals pirates planning a mutiny aboard The Ashen Corsair near the Three Brothers outpost, situated east of Ile Michel amidst a ring of islands. Upon nearing the outpost, The Ashen Corsair emerges near the islands.
Identifiable by its black sails and red hull laden with silver, engage and board The Ashen Corsair once its health is depleted. Secure the silver and consult the investigations tab to read the final note, concluding the quest.
