Among the many ships in Skull and Bones, few are as destructive as the Firebrand Barge. Specializing in fire-based weaponry, this vessel allows captains to overwhelm enemies with continuous burning damage, leaving them ablaze and unable to recover. It's a ship built for aggressive players who want to dominate battles with relentless offense rather than defense or support.

 

In this guide, we'll break down everything you need to know about unlocking the Firebrand Barge: how to obtain the blueprint, what Skull and Bones Items are required to craft it, how much Skull and Bones Silver you'll need, and strategies to maximize its fiery arsenal once it's in your fleet.

 

Why Choose the Firebrand Barge

 

The Firebrand Barge is built for captains who enjoy high-risk, high-reward gameplay. Its entire design revolves around applying Ablaze status effects to enemy ships and maintaining pressure until opponents are destroyed.

 

Fire Long Gun III (Broadsides): These weapons are mounted on the sides of the ship, allowing you to keep enemies burning while pursuing from mid-range.

 

Fire Bombard III (Bow and Stern): With Bombards placed on the front and back, you can continue to inflict fire damage even while repositioning or retreating.

 

This loadout ensures that no matter where your ship is positioned, you'll always have a way to spread flames across the battlefield.

 

Where to Get the Firebrand Barge Blueprint

 

To craft the Firebrand Barge, you'll first need its blueprint. There are two main ways to obtain it:

 

Purchase from Kaa Mangrove:

The blueprint can be bought from the Corrupt Compagnie Officer in Kaa Mangrove for 4,950 Skull and Bones Silver.

 

Find it in the Coast of Africa:

For those who prefer exploration, there's also a chance to locate a copy of the blueprint somewhere along the Coast of Africa. This method requires patience but saves Silver if you're short on funds.

 

Regardless of the method you choose, acquiring the blueprint is your first major step toward building this fire-focused vessel.

 

Required Crafting Materials

 

After securing the blueprint, you'll need to gather the following refined materials:

 

Fine Hemp x8

Mopane Plank x8

Bronze Ingot x4

Fine Linen x4

 

All of these are refined Skull and Bones Items, meaning you'll first need to collect their raw forms before processing them at a Refinery. For example:

 

Bronze Ingots come from smelting copper and tin ores.

 

Mopane Planks require refining lumber.

 

Fine Hemp and Fine Linen are produced from plant fibers.

 

Efficient farming and refining will ensure you're ready when the time comes to craft the Firebrand Barge.

 

Infamy Requirement

 

Unlike starter ships, the Firebrand Barge is locked behind a higher Infamy level. To craft it, you must reach at least Buccaneer I Infamy.

 

Infamy serves as your reputation in Skull and Bones, unlocking more advanced ships, contracts, and rewards as you climb the ranks. To reach Buccaneer I efficiently, focus on:

 

Progressing through main campaign contracts.

 

Taking on world events and side contracts.

 

Plundering trade convoys for both Infamy and Silver.

 

By steadily increasing your Infamy, you'll unlock not just the Firebrand Barge but also access to even stronger vessels later in the game.

 

Crafting Cost

 

Once you've reached Buccaneer I Infamy, collected the blueprint, and gathered the required materials, you'll be ready to craft the Firebrand Barge.

 

Head to a Shipwright in Pirate Dens, where you can complete the crafting process. Building the ship requires an additional 2,700 Skull and Bones Silver.

 

When factoring in the cost of purchasing the blueprint (4,950 Silver), you'll need a total of 7,650 Skull and Bones Silver to both unlock and craft the Firebrand Barge. Careful currency management is essential to avoid delays.

 

Tips for Using the Firebrand Barge

 

Play Aggressively: This ship is designed for offense—hesitation reduces its effectiveness.

 

Maintain Ablaze: Use Fire Long Guns to keep enemies burning, stacking damage over time.

 

Stay Versatile: With Fire Bombards on both bow and stern, you can deal damage even when repositioning.

 

Pair with Tank Ships: Since the Firebrand isn't the most durable, pairing it with tanky allies like the Defender Hulk helps maximize its impact.

 

Final Thoughts

 

The Firebrand Barge is one of the most devastating ships in Skull and Bones, designed to overwhelm enemies with relentless fire damage. Unlocking it requires a blueprint from Kaa Mangrove or exploration in Africa, refined Skull and Bones Items, Buccaneer I Infamy, and a hefty amount of Skull and Bones Silver.

 

For players who enjoy aggressive naval warfare and want to watch their enemies burn, the Firebrand Barge is the perfect ship to add to your fleet. With the right preparation and strategy, it can become one of the most feared vessels on the high seas.