Skull and Bones Update 1.000.014 Patch Notes (Season 3)

Skull and Bones update 1.000.014 details released for PS5, Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Skull and Bones 1.10 patch notes, the latest update introduces new ship “Battle Junk” with powerful tank abilities. New weapons like Divine Thunder and Phoenix Talons. Apart from this, Skull and Bones version 1.000.014 also includes UI improvements for mouse & keyboard. Exciting new events, enemies, and world challenges expand Season 3 gameplay.

Patch Notes Summary:

• New Ship: Battle Junk with Provoke and Endure perks.
• Epic Long Gun: Divine Thunder with 35% chance for a lightning strike.
• Seasonal Content: Dragon’s Claw faction, Imperial Jade, and boss battles.
• UI & Controls Update: Improved navigation, camera views, and action bar for mouse & keyboard.
• New Events: Mooncake Regatta, Requiem of the Lost, and merchant convoy battles.

Previously, a minor Skull and Bones version 1.000.004 released with tweaks and changes. Unfortunately, since the release, players are experiencing several issues. The upcoming Skull and Bones update 1.000.014 will address the remaining issues and bugs.

Skull and Bones Update 1.000.014 Patch Notes – August 22, 2024

New Ship: Battle Junk

Unlock Requirements

• Available after unlocking 45 Tiers in Smuggler Pass.

Ship Type & Role

• Medium-sized Tank designed to absorb damage and aid allies.

Perks

• Provoke: Weapon hits within 200m apply “Taunt” charges, making targets vulnerable to 50% increased weakpoint damage.
• Endure: Receives 2% less damage per attack when bracing, stacking up to 20%.

Upgrades

• Better Navigation
• More Furniture Slots

New Weapons & Equipment

Divine Thunder (Epic Long Gun)

• Effect: 35% chance to summon lightning strikes dealing 3000 Electric Damage on weakpoint hits.
• Damage Boosts: 20% Electric and Piercing damage, plus 75% increased weakpoint damage.

Immortal Vessel Armour (Epic Armour)

• Effect: Prevents a killing blow, making the ship invulnerable for 6 seconds. Cooldown: 180 seconds.

Phoenix Talons (Demi-Cannon)

• Perks:
  • Eighteen Strikes: Deals 1888 Burning Damage after 18 hits.
  • Provoking: Applies Taunted status effect on hits.

Heaven’s Mandate (Cannon)

• Heaven’s Wrath: 15% chance to summon a lightning strike dealing 1500 Electric Damage if the target is Electrified.

Imperial Jade & Dragon’s Claw Faction

• Imperial Jade: Obtainable from Dragon’s Claw bosses and guarded trade routes. Can be exchanged for seasonal equipment.
• Faction Presence: Ensures trade routes remain undisturbed in the Indian Ocean.

Updated Controls & UI

Mouse & Keyboard Improvements

• Item Selection: Left-click to select items; scroll for details.
• Interaction: Right-click for action menus; double-click for quick actions.
• Map Navigation: Zoom and drag based on cursor location.

New Camera View

• Third Person Camera: Set as default, with toggle option between First and Third Person views.

Increased Equipment Drop Rates

• Epic and Rare Gear: Higher drop rates from boss chests, including Black Aria and La Peste.

Time-Limited Events

Mooncake Regatta

• Duration: August 27 – September 17
• Event: Pirates use this event for secret plans against megacorporations.

Requiem of the Lost

• Duration: October 22 – November 19
• Event: Sightings of lost ships and the fearsome Reaper of the Lost.

New World Events & Enemy Types

Ungwana Merchant Convoy

• Objective: Destroy convoy for rewards like Pieces of Eight and Exotic materials.

New Enemy Types

• Impeder: Light, fast ships that tear sails.
• Defender: Heavy tank ships blocking attacks.

New Contracts

Sainte-Anne Den

• 9 new contracts available.

Telok Penjarah

• 9 new contracts added.

Seasonal Event Calendar

• Access: View all seasonal events from the main menu, in-game options, or Captain’s Journal under the “Navigate” tab.

New Status Effects

Taunt

• Applied with Provoking weapons.
• Effects: Target deals 50% less damage for 30 seconds, AI targets focus on the taunter.

Stormstruck

• Applied with Electric weapons.
• Effects: Target takes 1000 Electric damage every 3 seconds, with lightning arcs between nearby enemies for 2000 damage each.

Gameplay Updates

Season 2 Leaderboard Rewards

• Diamond Tier players receive the “Sovereign” ship nameplate.

Seasonal Reset

• Helm Empire Upgrades: Reset with corresponding rewards based on manufactories owned.
• Territory Reset: World Helm Leases awarded based on the number of territories owned.

Helm Empire Cost Rebalance

• Production Costs: Reduced at higher levels for manufactories.
• Empire Administration: Costs reduced for upgrades.

Rebalancing & Scaling Updates

Multiplayer Scaling

• Scaling now starts with 2 players, affecting Hull Health, Weakpoint Health, and Damage.

Elite Ships & Monsters

• Health and damage reduced to make elite enemies more accessible to solo players.

New Vendor Items & Furniture

Rahma & Scurlock

• Rahma: “Density Furnace” (Flooded status effect boost).
• Scurlock: “Shell Packing Station” (Bombard weapons boost).

Sea Monster Updates

Lestari & Mega Lestari

• Shortened time spent away from players, easier to interrupt circling behavior.
• Mega Lestari: Reduced underwater time and adjusted attack phases to increase damage opportunities.

Furniture Update: War Drums

• New Effect: Increases armor rating by 200 while trimming.

Miscellaneous Updates

Dynamic Trade Routes

• Trade routes now evolve with World Events and Seasonal Events.

Smuggler Pass Items

• Exclusive equipment cannot be traded, salvaged, or lost on death.

Bug Fixes

• Contracts: Fixed issues with “Defender’s Overture,” “License to Lease,” and more.
• Plunder: Fixed progress blockages in Megafort Oosten.
• UI/UX: Resolved issues with photo mode, contract text errors, and visual bugs with vanity items.