Sail into the Cursed Bay to defeat the Ghost Captain and free trapped souls.
The Cursed Bay is haunted by the Ghost Captain — a spectral naval commander who can phase-shift between corporeal and ghostly. This quest teaches you the phase mechanic and rewards the Spectral Cannon, a unique ship weapon that deals 2x damage to ghost-type enemies.
| Quest Giver | Witch Doctor in Hidden Cove |
|---|---|
| Chapter | Chapter 3: Ghost Ship Hunt |
| Recommended Level | 28-32 |
| Biome | Cursed Bay |
| Reward | Spectral Cannon (unique ship weapon) + Ancient Scraps ×10 + Cursed Bay vendor unlock |
| Related Boss | Ghost Captain |
Speak to the Witch Doctor at Hidden Cove (P8-W2). She gives you a Spectral Lantern.
Equip the Spectral Lantern in your ship's lantern slot. Without it, you can't see ghost ships.
Coordinates H9-W6. Use a Brig or Frigate (ghost ships 1-shot Sloops).
He patrols the bay. Look for his black galleon with green ghostly flames.
Ghost Captain has 150,000 HP and phases every 15 seconds. Fire broadside during corporeal phase. Fire Cannons deal 50% bonus during ghostly phase.
Recover the Spectral Cannon from his ship. Install on your ship for 2x ghost damage.
Interact with the 5 ghost prisoners around the bay. Each gives +50 Cursed Bay reputation.
She unlocks the Cursed Bay vendor (sells Ancient Scraps, Ghost Ship Hull, Phantom Compass).