How do Guilds work in Sea of Thieves?

Sea of Thieves is welcoming a new era of pirates by introducing Guilds. This feature of Season 10 allows me to connect with even more of my friends and make new ones. Guilds provide an enhanced social experience but may be a bit confusing for landlubbers or greenhorns. Read below to discover everything you need to know about Guilds in Sea of Thieves.

Sea of Thieves Season 10 Guilds, explained

Guilds allow players to come together to complete goals and share rewards. Any member can increase your Guild reputation, and Guild members can even take other pirate ships out on the water. While using another player's ship, you'll also progress that ship's milestones.

The Guild Chronicles is how you track progress throughout your Guild and see what's happened since your last session. With it, you can see who is online, any available spots on a crew, and jump right into the action. You'll want to increase your Guild ledger, as this is the primary way to unlock Guild rewards, including cosmetics, trinkets, and distinctions.

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How to start a guild in Sea of Thieves

To start a Guild, you must be a captain; otherwise, you must be invited to one. You can customize your crest, mark, colors, name, and motto when creating a Guild. You also control the members of the Guild. As the Guild's leader, you can shape its identity and purpose; you must also pledge your ship to one of your three available Guilds.

You must go to the Guilds page from the main menu of Sea of Thieves. Once there, select the option to create a Guild; you can only do so if you have a ship to pledge to the guild. You must be a captain to own a ship, so you'll need to work toward your captaincy before you can start a Guild.

How to join a guild in Sea of Thieves

To join a Guild, you'll need an invite. It is unclear if only the Guild leader can invite players or if any member can extend an invitation. Once you receive an invitation, it will appear in Guilds tab of the main menu. You can accept or deny the Guild invitation, but accepting it allows you to become a part of that Guild.

Can you leave a guild in Sea of Thieves?

You can leave Guilds in Sea of Thieves. The exact process is unknown, but we do know you can be penalized for leaving. Some rewards are tied to the Guild and only available to you as long as you are in the Guild. Some rewards, like ledger rewards and rewards you earn representing a Guild with high distinction.

How many members can be in a guild in Sea of Thieves?

Every Guild can have up to 24 members, greatly expanding the number compared to Crews. You can start your own Guild or be invited to one. By joining the maximum number of three Guilds, you can greatly increase your rewards and make many new friends.

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