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Think being a ship captain is a breeze? Think again! The thrilling new game, *Dead Sails*, challenges you to juggle survival, ship maintenance, trading valuables, and battling monsters. Here's your ultimate guide to mastering *Dead Sails* and reaching that coveted 100k meter finish line swiftly.

Beginner’s Guide for Dead Sails

dead-sails-beginners-guide-boat-day Screenshot by The Escapist. If you're new to Dead Sails, don't fret. Much like its predecessor Dead Rails, the game's concept is straightforward: you're the captain of a ship that must sail a straight line, covering 10 thousand meters between towns, with the ultimate goal of reaching 100k meters. The key is to keep moving, avoid running out of fuel, and stay alive. Simple, yet challenging!

Before You Set Sail

The in-game lobby before you embark on your journey is a goldmine of resources, albeit at a cost. As a new player, you start with 15 Dabloons, the game's currency. While it's tempting to spend on boats or items like bandages and weapons, remember, you'll find plenty of these in-game. Instead, focus on strategic spending.

How To Choose A Class

dead-sails-beginners-guide-class Screenshot by The Escapist. Our top tip? Invest those 15 Dabloons in a class. These in-game perks are acquired through a loot box system, costing 3 Dabloons per try. You might get lucky and snag a preferred class like the Pirate or Gunslinger on your first attempt. For a detailed overview, check out our Dead Sails Class Tierlist.

What To Do In Towns

dead-sails-beginners-guide-town-day Screenshot by The Escapist. Upon starting a round, you'll find yourself in a town where your ship is docked. These towns, appearing every 10 thousand meters, serve as your safe havens, offering various amenities:

Trading Hut: Sell collected items for cash.
General Store: Stock up on essentials for your journey.
Hospital: Heal up to stay in the game.
Gun Shop: Purchase firearms and ammo.
Sheriff’s: Turn in pirate and creature corpses for bounty money.

Starting with a blunt weapon like a pickaxe or hammer, there's no immediate need for a firearm. Instead, prioritize buying coal; spend all your money to secure as much as possible. Fuel is crucial in Dead Sails—without it, your journey ends.

Dead Sails Tips & Tricks

While the gameplay is simple, you'll encounter various buildings, structures, and undead creatures. Here's what you need to know to master the game:

Tips For Never Running Out Of Fuel

dead-sails-beginners-guide-zombie-fuel Screenshot by The Escapist. Coal is your lifeline, each piece adding 20% more fuel to your tank. You could theoretically complete the game by buying 5 coal pieces in every town, but where's the adventure in that?

Explore off your ship to collect items marked "fuel," which offer a 5% boost. However, the most efficient fuel source comes from the undead. Kill them, collect their bodies, and use them to keep your ship moving.

How To Survive The Night

dead-sails-beginners-guide-wire Screenshot by The Escapist. Nighttime in Dead Sails ramps up the challenge with reduced visibility. If you die, it's game over, so plan carefully.

The safest bet is spending the night in town. Alternatively, purchase Barbed Wire beforehand to mount on your ship, deterring mobs. Without Barbed Wire, halt your journey and aggressively defend against approaching creatures.

Which Weapon To Choose

dead-sails-beginners-guide-shotgun Screenshot by The Escapist. Your weapon choice is personal. If you prefer melee, stick with the starting hammer or pickaxe. As you progress, you'll face stronger foes, requiring more potent weapons.

A shotgun is a versatile choice due to its significant damage output, ideal for unexpected combat. Early on, consider a revolver—a good introduction to firearms, often found in buildings.

Best Items To Collect

dead-sails-beginners-guide-water Screenshot by The Escapist. Every item can be sold, but with a limited inventory of 10 items, choose wisely:

Moyai and Bars: Available in diamond, gold, and silver, these are lucrative.
Healing Packs: Keep these for emergencies, but they can be sold.
Crosses: Sell for 35 cash or use against the undead.
Weapons: Keep or sell, depending on your needs.
Robot Head: Found in houses and banks, sells for 45 cash.
Holy Water: Found in churches, sells for 25 cash.
Gold Llama: A rare find, sells for a hefty 150 cash.

Remember, items on your boat can be stacked but require welding (Z key on the keyboard) to stay in place.

And that's your beginner's guide to Dead Sails! Follow these tips to become the best captain on the water—or canal, in this case. For an extra edge, check out our Dead Sails codes.