After months of waiting, Skull and Bones players finally have access to a true powerhouse of naval warfare: the Frigot, the game's first large ship. With its colossal 100,000 hull health and abundant gun ports, this vessel is built for tanking hits and unleashing devastating firepower. However, getting your hands on the Frigot isn't as simple as walking into a shipwright-it's a grind that will test your resource management and patience.

This guide will walk you through everything you need to know, from unlocking the blueprint to collecting the rare materials and Skull and Bones Items needed for crafting, as well as tips for leveling up and optimizing this beast of a ship.

Unlocking the Frigot Blueprint

The very first step in your journey to owning a Frigot is reaching level 45 in the Smuggler Pass. Once you hit this milestone, you can claim the blueprint from your milestone rewards. If you're just starting your climb, be prepared for a grind-leveling the pass can take quite some time.

Tips for leveling your Smuggler Pass quickly:

 Prioritize Elite Warships: Join calls for help whenever they pop up. Even as a solo player, these events often attract groups, making them easier to complete.

 Participate in all world events: Whether it's convoy ambushes or rogue ship hunts, events give significant smuggler points.

 Focus on efficient farming: Clear quick and easy targets rather than overcommitting to time-consuming events.

Gathering Deep Iron-The Hardest Step

Once you have the blueprint, the first major hurdle is acquiring 10 Deep Iron, a rare material required for crafting the Frigot. There are two primary methods to obtain it:

1.Blackwood Vendor:

 You can purchase up to 10 Deep Iron per week from Blackwood for 1,000 Guild Marks.

This is the most straightforward option, but you'll need a stockpile of Guild Marks.

2.Mega Wolven Hall:

 If you're in World Tier 2, you can farm the Mega Wolven Hall, which drops five Deep Iron per takedown.

 This is faster than waiting for weekly vendor resets, but it requires a strong ship and coordinated effort.

Crafting Requirements for the Frigot

The Frigot is not just about Deep Iron-you'll need a long list of materials to bring this ship to life:

 Magnetite Ingots-Fairly easy to farm.

 Planetary Gear Sets-Dropped from certain events or crafted.

 Worm Drives-Collectible through elite hunts.

 Precision Drilling Bits and Torsion Springs-Craftable via the refinery.

 2 Upgraded Orca Pieces and 2 Upgraded Ganut Pieces-The real grind begins here.

Upgrading Orca and Ganut Components

To craft the required upgraded pieces, you'll need:

 Ganut Saltpeter (5 per Ganut upgrade)

 Rubber (refinable)

 Orca Mechanisms

 Planetary Gear Sets and Wood Pitch

While most of these can be refined, the Ganut Saltpeter and Orca Mechanisms are luck-based drops.

Best Farming Methods:

Elite Warships:

 Ships like Fangs of the Far and Treacherous Turn drop treasure chests that can contain Orca Mechanisms and Ganut Saltpeter.

 Farming these elite warships is highly efficient. Each ship takes about 4-5 minutes to defeat, and they respawn after a 5-minute cooldown.

 Expect multiple valuable drops, including helm materials.

Black Market:

 You can purchase up to 5 helm materials per week for 750 Pieces of Eight each.

 This is costly, but it's worth considering if RNG isn't on your side.

Building and Testing the Frigot

Once you've gathered all the materials, head to the shipwright to craft the Eclipse-Frigot (Large).

Base Stats:

 Hull Health: 100,000

 Weight Limit: 80,000

 Trimming Speed: 16 knots

 Perk: Grit (colossal gun ports but with exposed weak points, meaning you take 30% increased damage when hit there).

Initial Impressions:

 At level 1, the Frigot can feel surprisingly weak despite its massive hull health.

 Repair kits are consumed quickly during combat-expect to use 2-3 Tier 3 repair kits just to recover after heavy hits.

 It's critical to level up the ship to unlock its full potential.

Leveling Up the Frigot

Upgrading the Frigot is resource-intensive, especially since you'll need 30 more Deep Iron just to push it to level 2. If you want to skip waiting weeks for vendor resets, you'll need to organize Mega Fort takedowns with other players.

Recommended Strategy:

 Join a lobby and ask for help with the Mega Fort-many players are looking for Deep Iron too.

 Keep farming Elite Warships in World Tier 2 for consistent drops of valuable crafting materials.

Weapons and Build Recommendations

For testing, a basic build included:

 Two Zamza Tier 3 Cannons

 Skirlocks Long 9

 Divine Thunder (Long Guns on sides)

 Demi Cannons (front and rear)

 Mortar in the Orc SlotThis setup offers solid firepower, but the Frigot has 12 long gun ports (6 per side), meaning you can customize for maximum damage output.

Weapon Tips:

 Focus on long-range and high-damage cannons to capitalize on the Frigot's durability.

 Mortars and demi cannons provide excellent coverage for frontal and rear attacks.

 Experiment with loadouts-at base level, the ship's tankiness doesn't fully shine, so finding the right weapon mix is crucial.

Performance in Battle

In my early tests, the Frigot felt powerful yet clunky. While the extra cannons make it a damage powerhouse, its exposed weak points make positioning crucial.

 Elite Warships: The Frigot handled Fangs of the Far with ease when supported by other players. Solo attempts, however, felt risky due to the ship's sluggish mobility.

 Convoys: It excels at tearing apart convoys thanks to its broadside firepower.

 Durability Concerns: Despite the 100,000 hull health, incoming damage feels higher than expected-possibly due to the 30% damage increase from weak points.

Loot and Rewards

After running a series of elite warships and convoys, I picked up:

 Multiple Orca Mechanisms and Ganut Saltpeter.

 Worm's Breath and Ill's Twine (via gold chests).

 Random crafting components and upgrade modules.

 These drops are essential for refining and upgrading both the Frigot and other late-game ships.

Is the Frigot Worth the Grind?

The Frigot is undeniably an exciting addition to Skull and Bones, but it comes with a hefty grind. At level 1, it's not as invincible as the stats suggest. Without upgrades, you might find it underwhelming against tougher World Tier 2 enemies.

Pros:

 First large ship in Skull and Bones-tons of firepower.

 Massive hull health and high weight limit.

 Great for team-based events like Elite Warship hunts and Mega Fort sieges.

Cons:

 Resource-heavy crafting and upgrading process.

 Feels weaker than expected at base level due to exposed weak points.

 Slow movement and limited firing angles can be frustrating in tight battles.

Final Thoughts

The Frigot is a long-term investment. If you're willing to farm Elite Warships, want more cheap Skull and Bones Silver, grind Deep Iron, and gather helm materials, it's an incredibly satisfying ship to own. It may take weeks to fully max out, but the sense of power when unleashing 6 long guns per side is unmatched.

If you've already hit Smuggler Pass level 45, start stockpiling Deep Iron and helm materials now. And if you've just reached Kingpin? Buckle up-this grind will test your patience.