To earn a treasure trove of Pirates of the Caribbean items in Fortnite, players must complete various quests to prove their swashbucklin’ skills. From plundering gold to using a Ship in a Bottle, this guide covers every quest in Fortnite’s Cursed Sails event.
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How to earn Map Pieces and Cursed Gold in Fortnite
During the Cursed Sails event, playersearn Cursed Gold by completingThe Pirates’ Code Quests. Every 1,000 Cursed Gold earns you a free reward on theCursed Sails Reward Track, with eleven bonus rewards available for those who purchase the Premium Reward Track for 1,000 V-Bucks.
Budding pirates can also earnJack’s Ship Gliderfor free by collecting alleight Map Pieces, obtainable by completing four quests in all eightPirate Codequest sections. You’ve got your work cut out for you, mate — but that’s why I’m here to help you with every quest below.
Pirate Code One Quests
Complete fourPirate Code OneQuests to earn Map Piece One, as well as XP and Cursed Gold.
Destroy structures or objects with a Ship in a Bottle
Ship in a Bottle is a new Pirates of the CaribbeanMythicitem obtained fromChestsin theShipwreck Shallowspirate shipor lone pirate ship on the east side of the Island. It only hasone charge before it disappears, so use it wisely!
Using the Ship in a Bottle allows you to sail atop a ghostly ship, damaging everything in its path. Embrace your inner Blackbeard and use the Ship in a Bottle in front of an area dense withstructures and objectsto complete this Quest.
Walk the plank
To “walk the plank,” visit theShipwreck Shallows pirate shipin the middle of the mapand step off the plank at the side. If Shipwreck Shallows is looking a little too busy, you can also use thepirate ship on the east side of the island.
Locate a Jar of Dirt and deliver to Jack Sparrow
The Jar of Dirt is located in front of the train wreck at Orchard Stationin the north part of the wasteland section of the map. Once you’ve grabbed it, it’s time to return it to its rightful owner,Jack Sparrow.
Jack Sparrow wanders across a cove across from the pirate shipon the East side of the Island. Talk to him and give him the one item that can defeat Davy Jones.
Hit headshots or eliminate opponents
Grab your favorite ranged weapon of choice andland headshotsoreliminate playersten times. The fastest way to complete this is by defeating players with headshots, asboth the hits and eliminationwill count towards your progress.
Hit an opponent with a single pistol shot
In Pirates of the Caribbean, Jack’s pistol is loaded with only a single shot ready for Barbossa. Simplyshoot a player once with any pistolto complete this quest.
Collect gold bars from eliminated players
Eliminated players drop gold bars when defeated. After you’ve sent a foe back to the Lobby, run over to their location and pick up their bars. You’ll need to collect a total of 100 bars from players, which should only take five or fewer eliminations in total.
Hit opponents with different weapon types
Ticking off this quest is as easy ashitting players with three different weapon types— for example, a shotgun, pistol, and assault rifle. Progress is counted across multiple matches, so you’ll likely complete this one without thinking.
Pirate Code Two Quests
Completing four Pirate Code One Quests unlocks the Pirate Code Two section. Ticking off four Quests in this section unlocks Map Piece Two.
Raise the flag on the Floating Island
Toward the end of a Fortnite Battle Royale match, a Floating Island (AKA Loot Island) will appear in arandom location. Head to its locationmarked on the mapand ascend onto the Island through itsascendersor the nearbyrifts.
To raise the flag on the Floating Island, stand in the center and wait for the flag to rise to the top. The flag will only move if you (or a teammate) stand inside the circle, so verify you’re well-prepared to defend yourself.
Damage players that have damaged you
Completing this Quest requires you todeal 500 damage to players that have damaged you. Since your opponents probably won’t stand still,you’ll likely complete this task naturallyas you progress the others. If not, there’s always Team Rumble.
Drink potions in different matches
In Fortnite, a “potion” is what many players refer to asShield Pots and Minis. Drink at least one type of Shield Potion over the course of three matches to complete this Quest.
Damage opponents with the Flint-Knock Pistol or travel distance from its knockback
Flint-Knock Pistolscan be found asregularlootor purchased fromBrite Raider(1),Chiara(2),Rust(3),orPersephone(4) for Bars. Either Track the quest in-game or use the map above to find the NPCs who sell the Flint-Knock.
Firing the Flint-Knock blasts you in the opposite direction a considerable distance. Use theFlint-Knock’s knockback to travel and shoot enemiesto progress this Quest over multiple matches. verify tojumpto increase your distance!
Speak to a character before taking damage
Speak to any NPC before taking any damage in a match to complete this quest. Courtesy of Fortnite.gg, you can find the locations of every character in Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 above.
Pirate Code Three Quests
Completing four Pirate Code Two Quests unlocks the Pirate Code Three section. Ticking off four Quests in this section unlocksMap PieceThree.
TheDead Mens’ TalesBook is located on a desk in a small building next to the green river, directlywest of Grim Gate. “Read” the book (which actually has no pages) to complete the Quest.
Listen to Pirate Tales from different Pirates
During the Cursed Sails, there are four Pirates of the Caribbean NPCs across the island. Find and talk toElizabeth(1),Davy Jones(2),Barbossa(3), andJack Sparrow(4) to complete the “Listen to Pirate Tales from different Pirates” Quest.
Reboot, Revive, or Eliminate in the Underworld
The Underworldis a POI in the southwest corner of the Island.Eliminatea player,revivea squad member, or use theReboot Vanin The Underworld to complete this Quest. This is ashared Quest, meaning anyone in your Squad can complete it for the rest of the team.
Eliminate opponents while carrying a Medallion
Medallionsare dropped byThe Machinistin Redline Rig,Ringmaster Scarrin Nitrodrome, andMegalo Donin Brutal Beachhead. Sometimes, these bosses can go for a joyride in their vehicle in a random section of the Island. Luckily,you may always see the location of all three Medallionson the map.
Visit Shipwreck Shallows and eliminate an opponent in a single match
Shipwreck Shallowsis the Pirates of the Caribbean POI in themiddle of the map. Visit Shipwreck Shallows and eliminate an opponent anywhere in the same match to complete this challenge. You can even take out an opponent andthenvisit Shipwreck Shallows.
Pirate Code Four Quests
Completing four Pirate Code Three Quests unlocks the Pirate Code Four section. Ticking off four Quests in this section unlocksMap PieceFour.
Deliver 99 Souls to Davy Jones
To “deliver 99 souls to Davy Jones,” you musteliminate a total of 99 players, NPCs, or wildlife. h I highly recommend completing your other Quests first and then using Team Rumble to mop up the remaining “souls.”
While you’re out questing, shoot everything you see. Wildlife, henchmen, players — anything that moves. Don’t forget that this is an assisted quest, meaning your crew members can help you out, too.
Earn a Double Elimination
To earn a “Double Elimination,” you need toeliminate two opponents within seconds of each other. The easiest way to do this is by finding and taking out two bots fighting each other.
In every Fortnite match, there are bots masquerading as real players — you’re able to typically tell who is a bot by their erratic movement, unnatural behavior, and terrible aim. These bots are extremely easy to kill and are fantastic for Quests like this.
Accept “Survive the Black Mark” from Davy Jones
To accept “Survive the Black Mark,” payDavy Jonesa visit in the area marked above. You only need to talk to him and accept the Black Mark challenge to complete the quest.
Accepting the Black Mark challenge exposes your location for three minutes and awards you 100 Gold Bars if you survive the entire duration.
Travel distance while holding a Treasure Map
TheTreasure Mapis an item that will point you toward buried treasure while holding it. You can find Treasure Maps chests or purchase one fromElizabeth(1),Davy Jones(2),Barbossa(3), orJack Sparrow(4) for Bars.
Deal damage with 3 different ranged weapons in a single match
To complete this quest, hit opponents with three different ranged weapons in the same match. Ranged weapons include guns and anything throwable.
Pirate Code Five Quests
Completing four Pirate Code Five Quests unlocks the Pirate Code Six section. Ticking off four Quests in this section unlocksMap PieceFive.
Search rare or buried treasure chests
The easiest way to complete the “Search rare or buried treasure chests” Quest is by visiting thesmall beach near Pleasant Piazza. Thevolleyball court always has buried treasurechests, which don’t require a Treasure Map to find.
Alternatively, you’re able to findrare chestsrandomly across the Island and useTreasure Mapsfound in chests or purchased from pirate NPCs to find buried treasure. Hit them with your pickaxe to dig them up.
Somehow acquire a Victory Royale
To complete this quest, you or your squad need to earn aVictory Royale, which meanswinning a match. Luckily, it still counts if you’re eliminated, but your teammate manages to clutch and win the game. Good luck!
Hit a player with a Coconut
Coconuts have a chance to appear inProduce Boxes, the green and brown boxes containing food. While these are found in buildings across the Island, the best location to find a coconut isReckless Railways, which has a whopping 34 Produce Boxes across the POI.
To hit a player with a coconut, hold the aim button (left-click on PC) and fire as you would with any other weapon. It won’t do any damage, but it’s pretty funny and will complete this Quest.
Pilfer weapons from weapon cases
Weapon Casesprimarily spawn inBunkers, which open at the late end of a match, though you can also find them in certain other locations. Check the map above, for the location of all Weapon Cases (numbered) and Bunkers (circled) in Fortnite.
Flee distance after surviving damage from an opponent
After an enemy has damaged you, run as far as you can to complete this Quest. If you’re anything like me, you’ll achieve this by playing normally.
Pirate Code Six Quests
Completing four Pirate Code Five Quests unlocks the Pirate Code Six section. Ticking off four Quests in this section unlocksMap PieceSix.
Defeat a Boss
To complete this Quest, you (or your Squad) need to defeatThe MachinistinRedline Rig,Ringmaster ScarrinNitrodrome, orMegalo DoninBrutal Beachead. Sometimes, one of these Bosses will go for a ride around the island, but you can track all three via theirMedallion Iconson the map.
you may also complete this Quest by defeating the henchmen that carry the keycard forForecast Stations, which is typically much easier. These are marked on your map when they spawn.
Collect gifts from characters
Note: This quest was originally “Defeat a Dueling character with a pistol or melee weapon,” but was changed on August 2nd due to anissue.
The first time you speak to an NPC during a match, they’ll drop a “gift” for free, such as a Health Kit or Shield Potion. Speak toevery NPCyou come across and take their gifts to complete this quest.
Destroy the 9 False Pieces of Eight on the island
The nineFalse Pieces of Eightare located inPleasant Piazza,Lavish lair, andGrand Glacier. Smash all three with your pickaxe in one location, then move onto the next. Like most Pirate Code quests, you don’t need to complete these in the same match.
Collect a Victory Crown from an eliminated player
Victory Crownsare awarded to players after receiving a Victory Royale. However, if you’re eliminated, you’ll drop your Victory Crown. Eliminate a player carrying one of these Crowns and pick it up for yourself to complete this Quest.
Destroy Slurp, Slap, or Nitro barrels
Slurp and Nitro barrels are located all over the map, so you shouldn’t have a problem completing this quest naturally as you progress the others. However, if you’re struggling,Grim Gate and Shipwreck Shores have enough Slurp Barrels to complete this Quest in one visit.
Pirate Code Seven Quests
Completing four Pirate Code Six Quests unlocks the Pirate Code Seven section. Ticking off four Quests in this section unlocksMap PieceSeven.
Damage opponents or travel distance with Cannons
At both pirate ships on the Island, players can findCannonsto fire at other players or shoot themselves (safely) a large distance. The easiest way to complete this quest is tohop in a cannon and fire yourself as far as possibleinto the sky. Rinse and repeat until you’ve traveled a total of 500 meters.
Damage opponents in the storm
To complete this quest, you need todeal a total of 100 damage to enemies while standing in the Storm. Stock up on healing items, and you should be fine, but remember that the Storm deals more damage the larger it is.
Consume Apples
While you can find Apples in food containers, the easiest way to acquire the Apples you need to consume for this Quest is tobuy them fromBarbossa in Shipwreck Shallows. If you’ve ever seen Pirates of the Caribbean, you’ll understand just how ironic this is.
Restore health or gain shields using food
Food is found infood containersthroughout the Island.Reckless RailwaysandSandy Steppesare the POIs with the most possible containers, though you can find them in most places on the bottom half of the Island. Chow down and restore 100 Health and/or Shields to complete this Quest
Outlast players
Outlasting players simply means living longer than them during a match. For example, if you come first, you’ve outlasted 99 other players. To complete this quest, you need tooutlast a total of 200 players, which you should do naturally while completing the other Quests.
Pirate Code Eight Quests
Completing four Pirate Code Seven Quests unlocks the Pirate Code Eight section. Ticking off four Quests in this section unlocks the final map piece,Map Piece 8. Once you have this, theJack’s ShipGlider is yours to keep!
Restore health or gain shields from an Oasis Pool
Oasis Pools are bodies of water in the Wasteland section of the Island that restore Shield and Health when stood in. Visit any of the Oasis Pools marked on the map above and restore a total of 25 Health or Shields to complete this Quest.
How to visit Davy Jones’ Locker
To “visit Davy Jones’ Locker,” all you need to do isget eliminated. It’s not an actual location on the map, just a clever little reference.
Eliminate boss guards or bosses
We’ve had a little too many boss Quests this far in, but luckily, this is the last.Visit any boss on the Island and defeat them and/or their guardsto complete this quest. I recommend aiming for the guards first, as they’re easier to eliminate.
Survive Storm circles
There are ten maximum Storm circles in a match, thoughmost players will typically survive 4-5Storm circlesin the average Battle Royale match. You need to survive a total often, which you should naturally do while completing the other Pirate Code Quests.
Catch fish
Grab afishing rodfrom any of the locations marked on the map above and head to open waters. Look for pools of fish, then swing your hook and catchthree fishto complete the final Pirate Code Quest!
A Pirate’s Life – How to plunder Gold Bars
This “plunder gold bars” quest has ten total steps, increasing the number of bars required for every step.Gold bars can be collected through the following methods:
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