Plaguebringers, the Fleet of Pestilence’s advance guard, will spawn throughout the world.
Defeat them to obtain “Plaguebringer Captain Heads”. As you sink more Plaguebringer ships, you progressively anger the Fleet of Pestilence. Past a certain hostility level, they might just send a mighty foe after you – it’s up to you to sink them and collect the rare item they carry.
seasonal contracts
3 unique contracts: The African Ailment, The Pursuing Plague and The Encroaching Epidemic
Complete these contracts to receive the seasonal vanities for your captain and ship
1 repeatable contract: Peste Control
Deliver 2 Plaguebringer Captain heads to Robin Blackwood to earn Silver and White Skull Gin!
Skull and Bones: Plaguebringer Captain Heads Explained
Plaguebringer Captain Heads are a special item acquired during Season 1: Raging Tides of Skull and Bones. They play a role in the season’s core gameplay loop and are associated with specific activities:
Acquiring Plaguebringer Captain Heads:
Defeat Plaguebringer ships: These are the vanguard of the Fleet of Pestilence, a new enemy faction in Season 1. They spawn throughout the world and are typically smaller, faster ships.
Each defeated Plaguebringer ship awards you with one Plaguebringer Captain Head.
Impact of collecting Plaguebringer Captain Heads:
Raising the Fleet of Pestilence’s hostility: As you sink more Plaguebringer ships and collect their captain heads, the Fleet’s hostility towards you increases. This is displayed as a hostility meter somewhere in the game’s interface.
Triggering a "mighty foe" encounter: Once the hostility reaches a specific threshold, the Fleet sends a powerful enemy ship after you. Defeating this enemy grants you a rare item.
Completing the "Peste Control" contract: Delivering two Plaguebringer Captain Heads to Robin Blackwood at a specific port (likely Santa Anne) completes this repeatable contract. This rewards you with Silver (in-game currency) and White Skull Gin (presumably a valuable resource).
Additional notes:
Seasonal contracts: Three unique contracts (The African Ailment, The Pursuing Plague, and The Encroaching Epidemic) are also available, offering seasonal cosmetics for your captain and ship upon completion.
Season 1 timeframe: These features are exclusive to Season 1: Raging Tides, which started on February 27, 2024, and likely ends sometime in April 2024.
I hope this explanation clarifies the purpose and mechanics of Plaguebringer Captain Heads in Skull and Bones’ Season 1!