Bloodsail Admiral's Hat and Title
The admiral’s hat is the main reward from the Stranglethorn Vale pirate faction. Blizzard has left this faction unchanged in World of Warcraft Forever. We consider the hat to be one of the rarest rewards in Azeroth. This is due to the lengthy grind against the guards and the loss of reputation with the entire cartel. The final “Avast Ye, Admiral!” quest sends the character to kill the port leaders (Fleet Master Seahorn and Baron Revilgaz) at the Salty Sailor Tavern.
The full pirate outfit consists of five pieces:
- Bloodsail Admiral's Hat
- Bloodsail Shirt
- Bloodsail Pants
- Bloodsail Sash
- Bloodsail Boots
The classic chain does not add a title to the hero’s name. Fleet Master Firallon refers to him as an admiral of the Bloodsail fleet at the end of the quest. This hat serves as a symbol of the admiral’s rank to other players. The classic version of the hat gives 63 Armor and +25 Stamina in the Head slot. Its Use effect allows you to summon and dismiss the Blood Parrot pet.
Booty Bay Guards and Steamwheedle Penalty
Each guard kill reduces your character’s reputation with the Steamwheedle Cartel goblins. This loss is greater than the gain in WoW Forever Bloodsail Buccaneers reputation for the same kill. The cartel unites the port with Everlook, Gadgetzan, and Ratchet. Blizzard added Powderfuse Port to the cartel in Forever. That's why your character will drop to Hated with the classic cartel cities long before it reaches the Friendly cap with the pirates along the Stranglethorn Vale coast.
A character with Hated status cannot access the neutral port auction house with its 15% commission. The guards of the cartel cities will attack them even as they approach. We recommend enabling the “+ Steamwheedle restoration” option after you get the hat, because the “Avast Ye, Admiral!” quest requires your reputation with Booty Bay to be below Neutral. The hat is yours regardless of your reputation with the goblins.




