Two opposing factions. Compare rewards, gameplay, and which to join first.
Pirates for PvP and black market. Naval for safe trading and combat contracts. You can join both!
| Attribute | Option A | Option B |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Reputation | Hostile (-1000) | Hostile (-1000) |
| How to Join | Help pirates | Help naval |
| Main Base | Pirate Cove | Freeport |
| Trading Hub | Black market | Official merchants |
| Best Ships | Black Pearl Galleon | Royal Galleon |
| Best Weapons | Pistol Sword, Pirate Musket | Naval Cutlass |
| Playstyle | Aggressive, stealth | Honor-bound, lawful |
Pirate Faction is faster. Smuggler's Run quests give +500 rep each. Reach Allied in 4 quests.
You can grind both factions. They are not mutually exclusive. PvP gameplay makes rep with both rise.
✅ Verified for Patch 0.10.0.8