Fortnite: Season 3 Chapter 5 - Cursed Sails Event Guide
Pirates of the Caribbean has arrived in Fortnite Season 3 Chapter 5, so avast ye mateys, there be treasure and other savvy loot to be had! the Cursed Sails event has a mini-battle pass included, which you can choose to either leave at the free level, or you can opt to earn additional rewards by upgrading the Cursed Sails Pass for 1,000 V-bucks.
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PostsHere's everything you need to know about the Cursed Sails Pass, including how to complete quests and detailing both the basic and coveted premium pass rewards. Good luck!
Updated August 2, 2024 by Allyson Cochran: We've updated this guide to add the Pirate Code Eight quests.
How To Get Cursed Sails Pass Rewards
As we mentioned before, there are two sets of rewards: the free Cursed Sails Pass rewards, and the premium Cursed Sails Pass rewards if you choose to buy this with 1,000 V-bucks.
If you only have the free pass, you will earn one reward for each tier of Cursed Gold that you achieve. If you have the Premium pass, you will earn two rewards.
Cursed Gold Required
Basic Cursed Sails Pass
Premium Cursed Sails Pass
1,000
Pirate Booty Emote
Jack's Compass Back Bling
2,000
Skeleton Keys Keytar
Banner Icon
3,000
Level Up
Level Up
4,000
Skull and Crossed Swords Back Bling
Sparrow Run Emote
5,000
Level Up
Level Up
6,000
Wee Beastie Emote
Jack Sparrow's Sword Pickaxe
7,000
Cursed Sails Loading Screen
Pirate's Grin Emote
8,000
Level Up
Level Up
9,000
Jack's Cutlass And Bane Pickaxe
Jar of Dirt Emote
10,000
Level Up
Level Up
11,000
Jack's Prize Back Bling
Cursed Jack Sparrow Outfit
Additionally, you can unlock the Jack's Ship Glider by collecting all eight Map Pieces.
Cursed Gold and Map Pieces are earned by completing Cursed Sails quests, which we cover further down.
Cursed Sails Quests
CloseNew quests will be added periodically and so we will update this guide as and when new quests are added.
Discover Quests
Only available in Creator Made Islands.
Quest
Reward
Stage 1 of 5 - Pirate Code One - Earn 65,000 XP in Creator Made Islands.
5K
The Pirates' Code Bonus Goals
Available in Creator Made Islands or Battle Royale.
Quest
Reward
Learn all Pirate Codes to unlock Jack's Ship (8 total)
Jack's Ship
Complete Pirate Code Quests to unlock Map Piece One (4 total)
Map Piece One
Complete Pirate Code Quests to unlock Map Piece Two (4 total)
Map Piece Two
A Pirate's Life
Available in Battle Royale.
Quest
Reward
Stage 1 of 10 - Plunder 1,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 2 of 10 - Plunder 2,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 3 of 10 - Plunder 3,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 4 of 10 - Plunder 4,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 5 of 10 - Plunder 5,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 6 of 10 - Plunder 6,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 7 of 10 - Plunder 7,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 8 of 10 - Plunder 8,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 9 of 10 - Plunder 9,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Stage 10 of 10 - Plunder 10,000 Gold Bars.
5K
Pirate Code One
Quest
Guide
Reward
Hit ten headshots or eliminate ten opponents.
This should come naturally while playing.
5K
Hit an opponent with a single pistol shot.
Pistols can be looted from chests or found on the ground. Simply hit an enemy player with one shot.
5K
Destroy 100 structures or objects with a Ship in a Bottle.
Ship in a Bottle is a rare loot drop from normal chests but there are guaranteed places you can get them. We have a full guide on how to find a Ship in a Bottle and the best way to complete this quest here.
5K
Walk the plank.
Go to Shipwreck Shallows in the center of the map and simply walk off the plank on the ship to unlock this.
5K
Stage 1 of 2: Locate a Jar of Dirt
You can find the Jar of Dirt beside the crashed train in the desert area south of Nitrodome.
5K
Stage 2 of 2: Give the Jar of Dirt to Jack Sparrow
Jack can be found in the cove just southwest of Grand Glacier. Speak to him and give him the jar of dirt to complete this.
5K
Stage 1 of 5: Complete Pirate Code One Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
Complete Pirate Code quests to earn coins.
300 Cursed Gold
Stage 2 of 5: Complete Pirate Code One Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 3 of 5: Complete Pirate Code One Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 4 of 5: Complete Pirate Code One Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 5 of 5: Complete Pirate Code One Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Pirate Code Two
Quest
Guide
Reward
Damage players that have damaged you (500 damage).
This should unlock naturally while playing.
5K
Damage opponents (500 damage) with the Flint-Knock Pistol or travel 500m distance from its knockback.
The Flint-Knock Pistol can be looted in chests or found on the ground.
You can either cause 500 damage to opponents while using the Flint-Knock Pistol or travel 500 meters using its knockback.
The easiest way to complete this is to get the pistol and go to the edge of a tall building or height and fire at the ground with it, jumping off the edge, so you have further to travel to the ground. You will not take fall damage with this pistol equipped.
5K
Drink a potion in three different matches.
Potions can be looted from chests or found on the ground. Simply use one in three different matches to complete this.
5K
Raise the flag on the Floating Island.
The Floating Island/Loot Island appears near the end of the match. Head over there and raise the flag in the middle of it to claim it to complete this.
5K
Speak to a character before taking damage.
At the start of a match, head straight for an NPC and speak to them before taking any damage to complete this. We have a guide that breaks down all of their locations here.
5K
Stage 1 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Two Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
Complete Pirate Code quests to earn coins.
300 Cursed Gold
Stage 2 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Two Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 3 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Two Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 4 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Two Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 5 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Two Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Pirate Code Three
Quest
Guide
Reward
Eliminate opponents while carrying a Medallion.
Defeat a boss to earn a Medallion and then eliminate three opponents afterward.
5K
Visit Shipwreck Shallows and eliminate an opponent in a single match.
You need to visit Shipwreck Shallows and eliminate an opponent in one match to complete this.
5K
Listen to Pirate Tales from different Pirates (four total).
There are six pirate NPCs across the island and you need to speak to four of them to complete this.
5K
Reboot, Revive, or Eliminate in the Underworld.
Either Reboot, Revive, or Eliminate a player while in the Underworld to complete this.
5K
Read "Dead Mens' Tales" Book.
This can be found south of the Underworld and west of Grim Gate.
5K
Stage 1 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Three Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
Complete Pirate Code quests to earn coins.
300 Cursed Gold
Stage 2 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Three Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 3 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Three Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 4 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Three Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 5 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Three Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Pirate Code Four
Quest
Guide
Reward
Deliver 99 souls to Davy Jones.
You have to get 99 eliminations to complete this.
5K
Earn a Double Elimination.
This means getting two eliminations within a few seconds of one another.
5K
Travel 500 distance while holding a Treasure Map.
You need to obtain a Treasure Map, which can be looted or purchased from some of the pirate NPCs across the island and then travel 500 meters while holding it to complete this.
5K
Accept "Survive the Black Mark" from Davy Jones.
Davy Jones can be found in the northwestern point of the island, just to the right of the Underworld. Speak with him and accept the Black Mark, which will mark your location on the map for other players for a few minutes. Survive this and you'll complete the quest.
5K
Deal damage with three different ranged weapons in a single match.
Simply deal damage with three different types of ranged weapons in a single match to complete.
5K
Stage 1 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Four Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
Complete Pirate Code quests to earn coins.
300 Cursed Gold
Stage 2 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Four Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 3 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Four Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 4 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Four Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 5 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Four Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Pirate Code Five
Quest
Guide
Reward
Acquire a Victory Royale.
In a match, be the last player standing.
5K
Hit a player with a Coconut.
Coconutsare found inside Produce Boxes. You can often find a large amount of these at named locations around the map.
5K
Search five Rare or Buried Treasure Chests.
There are six Buried Treasure Chests on the beach north of Coastal Columns. We recommend you head there.
5K
Pilfer ten weapons from Weapon Cases.
You can find Weapon Cases inside Weapon Bunkers. The largest concentration of these is found in the southwestern part of the map.
5K
Flee 100 meters after surviving damage from an opponent.
This damage can be from a player or an NPC. We recommend trying this with an NPC, as fleeing will be easier.
5K
Stage 1 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Five Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
Complete Pirate Code quests to earn coins.
300 Cursed Gold
Stage 2 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Five Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 3 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Five Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 4 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Five Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 5 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Five Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Pirate Code Six
Quest
Guide
Reward
Defeat a Dueling character with a pistol or melee weapon.
There are two NPCs you can challenge to a duel, Oscar and Cerberus, found in Classy Courts and the Grim Gate respectively. Defeat either in a duel to complete this.
5K
Defeat a boss.
We have a guide that shows their location here.
5K
Destroy the nine False Pieces of Eight on the Island.
Three are near Pleasant Plaza, three are near Lavish Lair, and three are near Grand Glacier.
5K
Collect a Victory Crown from an eliminated player.
Eliminate a player that has a Victory Crown and collect the crown to complete this.
5K
Destroy ten Slurp, Slap, or Nitro barrels.
Barrels can found all over the island. Destroy ten of them to complete this.
5K
Stage 1 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Six Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
Complete Pirate Code quests to earn coins.
300 Cursed Gold
Stage 2 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Six Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 3 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Six Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 4 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Six Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 5 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Six Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Pirate Code Seven
Quest
Guide
Reward
Deal 100 damage to opponents in the Storm.
The damage can be to a player or NPC, including guards.
5K
Deal 500 damage to opponents or travel 500 meters with Cannons.
There are 13 Cannons located just north of Lil' Villa at the lake.
5K
Use three Ships in a Bottle.
We have a guide on how to find and use the Ship in a Bottle.
5K
Consume three Apples.
You can find apples in Produce Boxes or purchase them from the pirate NPC, Captain Barbossa. He is southeast of Restored Reels at the lake.
5K
Outlast 200 opponents.
Play a few games and focus on avoiding early elimination.
5K
Stage 1 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Seven Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
Complete Pirate Code quests to earn coins.
300 Cursed Gold
Stage 2 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Seven Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 3 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Seven Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 4 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Seven Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 5 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Seven Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Pirate Code Eight
Quest
Guide
Reward
Visit Davy Jones' Locker.
Once you die in-game, you’ll visit Davy Jones’ Locker. Simple as that.
5K
Eliminate three boss guards or bosses.
They are found in the Desert biome – specifically at the Nitrodome, Brutal Beachhead, and RedlineRig.
5K
Survive ten storm circles.
This will be naturally obtainedfrom playing.
5K
Restore 25 health or gain 25 shields from an Oasis Pool.
There are five OasisPools located in the Desert biome.
5K
Catch three fish.
We recommend you go to the lakesouthwest of Grand Glacier. There are a lot of fish at this location.
5K
Stage 1 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Eight Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
Complete Pirate Code quests to earn coins.
300 Cursed Gold
Stage 2 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Eight Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 3 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Eight Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 4 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Eight Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
Stage 5 of 5: Complete Pirate Code Eight Quests to earn Cursed Gold.
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300 Cursed Gold
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