Captain Flameheart's Burning Blade was obliterated by the boosters. They handled the entire encounter and I snagged the rare loot and title without a struggle.
Rewards
The Sea of Thieves Burning Blade event rewards victorious crews with treasure and unique loot. Whether you send the Blade to the depths or deliver it to Flameheart, you’ll be swimming in gold (and ship holds). Here’s a breakdown of the key SoT rewards and progression benefits you can earn:
- Mountains of Gold: Completing this Sea of Thieves event gives you a lot of gold. Sinking it gets you the Blade of Souls, a ghostly chest worth about half the event’s value. Capturing and returning it gets you base rewards of ~14,000 gold, plus +26,000 gold per Ritual. A crew that completes multiple rituals can get 100k+ gold in one go, especially if you’re flying a Grade V Reaper’s Bones Emissary for gold multipliers. (That’s a king’s ransom without even counting emissary bonuses!)
- Reputation & Emissary Value: Helping SoT Flameheart by returning the ship gives you Reaper’s Bones reputation. Each ritual you do not only increases the gold value but also your Reaper’s Bones Emissary grade. Four rituals will get a Reaper Emissary flag to Grade V, maxing out gold and rep gains. Even if you sink the ship, turning in the Blade of Souls gives you commendations with Gold Hoarders, Order of Souls, Merchant Alliance, and Reapers – a rare item every faction will buy. Pirate Legends can even impress the Mysterious Stranger with it.
- Exclusive Loot & Treasures: This Sea of Thieves encounter has Ghost loot. Expect Storage Crates of the Damned full of supplies from lesser ghost ships and the flagship’s own hold. When Flameheart’s galleon is defeated, it leaves behind ghostly treasures: Ghost Captain Skulls spooky chests, and the Blade of Souls. These items are worth a lot of gold and count towards commendations and Season rewards.
- Commendations & Cosmetics: Conquering the SoT event earns you in-game commendations. Get titles like “Crew of the Burning Blade” for delivering Flameheart’s flagship or “Hot Shot” for sinking it under fire. High commendation grades unlock the Obsidian ship cosmetics (Hull, Sails, Cannons, etc.) and the Reborn cosmetics that show off your allegiance to Flameheart. There are even secret commendations that count towards Servant of the Flame progression, unlocking exclusive pirate Legend attire for Reaper-aligned captains.
In summary, the Sea of Thieves rewards from a Burning Blade boost are plentiful and unique. You’re not just getting gold – you’re boosting your reputation, unlocking rare cosmetics, and carving your name into Sea of Thieves history. Burning Blade Boost turns this challenging world event into a treasure trove delivered straight to your hands. Now that’s a payday worthy of a pirate legend!




