A treacherous pirate captain lurking in the Foothills who ambushes you during 'Needle in a Haystack'. Drops Charon's Obol and unlocks the Soul Eater greatsword questline.
Israel Hands is one of the most feared mid-game bosses. He fights with dual flintlocks and a poisoned cutlass. Defeating him unlocks access to the Hidden Cove area and rewards Charon's Obol, the unique currency needed for legendary weapon crafting.
| Type | Boss (Level 10-12) |
|---|---|
| HP | 95,000 |
| Biome | Foothills |
| Recommended Level | 10-12 |
| Recommended Ship | Brig |
| Rarity | Epic |
Single phase. Heals 15% of HP after each cannon broadside - keep continuous pressure.
Bring 8+ Health Potions. Use a Brig or larger ship. Park upwind and broadside him. When he boards (30% HP), switch to a Saber for melee DPS. Save Silver ammo for the boarding phase.
| Reward | Details |
|---|---|
| Charon's Obol | ×3 — used at Black Market |
| Soul Eater (Greatsword) | 1 — if quest 'Needle in a Haystack' complete |
| Iron Ingots | ×40 |
| Piastre | 1,200 |
| Reputation | +180 Brethren of the Coast |