The Best Outfits In Sea Of Thieves

Summary

• Outfits in Sea of Thieves are a symbol of progression and can tell personal stories of a crew’s journey.
• Some outfits offer additional benefits or signify mastery, like the Imperial Sovereign armor set.
• Unique outfits like the Halo-inspired Infinite Depths or classic Pirates of the Caribbean costumes are available.

Outfits symbolize how far the player has come in Sea of Thieves, so it’s vital they have a great set of clothes to show off their skills. While outfits in Sea of Thieves won’t affect how successful the player is in a battle, they still look fantastic. There are many sets to choose from, and players are often encouraged to mix and match items or choose a set to coordinate with their crew and ship.

While mixing and matching clothes in Sea of Thieves is often fun, sets can mean much more than simply having the gold or Ancient Coins to afford such an item. Outfits can represent how far the crew has come, where they’ve sailed, and what they’re working towards. Outfits are personal stories of the crew’s journey, but some could be worth showing off more than others.

Updated January 29th, 2025, by Gemma Johnson: Sea of Thieves is bursting with cosmetics for players to customize their pirate’s appearance, from individual clothing items to full-body costumes. Whether players want to create a classic pirate look or dip their toes into something more unusual, there are numerous outfit options to mix and match. Consequently, some players may be curious to learn more about the best Sea of Thieves outfits and how to get them. While somewhat subjective, a well-chosen pirate outfit in Sea of Thieves could offer players other benefits, such as showcasing status. Rare’s evolving pirate sandbox gives players numerous clothing cosmetic rewards to unlock, enabling players to adorn their pirates with proof of their in-game achievements and hard-earned dedication to the game. This update adds three new entries, updates the ranking order and existing entries where relevant, plus includes a mix of in-game and Pirate Emporium options for players to peruse.

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Imperial Sovereign Outfit

The Closest Thing To Armor

Although functional armor doesn’t exist in Sea of Thieves, one outfit set will convince the crew they have some decent, strong armor to protect them from pesky skeletons. It will also make them feel a little wealthier and maybe a bit more sophisticated.

The Imperial Sovereign set rocks gold-plated armor from helmet to breastplate to golden-tipped shoes. Though it doesn’t show off any golden metal, it compensates through golden silks for the belt and arms. It looks strong, regal, and at its best when it hits the sun. It’s perfect for a gold-hunting pirate or a wannabe knight.

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Bone Crusher And Fearless Bone Crusher Outfits

An Outfit Representative Of Longstanding Sea Of Thieves’ Gaming

While perhaps not the most practical outfit to wear when sailing the high seas, the Bone Crusher or Fearless Bonecrusher green variant sets look like the crew has been through its fair share of skeleton fights. Both sets place bones on nearly every part of this outfit, even forcing the poor pirate to walk on what looks like a spine, which can’t be comfortable.

While only some pieces of the original Bone Crusher design remain available, both designs make for a terrifying outfit with bones shown off like a prize, including the hook, hat, and shoulders. Kit this out with skull face paint, and the entire crew will look the part.

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Silent Barnacle Outfit

A Throwback Outfit From Sea Of Thieves’ Early Days

Most of the time, when a new Sea of Thieves solo player arrives, they might choose the brightest ship and outfit they can. This can be great for those good at combat since other players may easily spot the ship, but players less skilled in PVP may prefer a subtle yet cool ship design and outfit.

The Silent Barnacle outfit is a variant of the original Wailing Barnacle set. It looks like the average clothes that any pirate might wear but has little barnacles placed on the jacket, gloves, eyepatch, and wherever else they fit. It features lovely colors and is enough to blend in yet still feel like a true pirate.

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Infinite Depths Costume (Halo Crossover)

A Cool Reference To The Halo Franchise

Towards the end of Season 8, Sea of Thieves added Halo content in the shape of a Halo-inspired Infinite Depths costume, complete with a Master Chief-style hat-helmet and a set of weapon skins. This isn’t the first time Sea of Thieves has dropped Halo-themed cosmetics, with previous additions including 2019’s Halo ship set.

The Infinite Depths costume is perfect for fans of Halo who want to enjoy a bit of crossover fun. However, some players might prefer the look of the weapon skins, such as the awesome-looking energy sword.

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Redd And Tia Dalma Pirates Of The Caribbean Costumes

Play As Iconic Pirates Of The Caribbean Franchise Characters

Sea of Thieves has many Pirates of the Caribbean-themed outfits available for players to purchase in the Pirate Emporium and could be a good option for those wondering what to buy with Sea of Thieves‘ Ancient Coins. Season 9 has some noteworthy additions with the Redd and Tia Dalma costumes. Redd takes inspiration from the infamous pirate Redd in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean ride, where fans of the namesake movies may enjoy stepping into the role of Tia Dalma, also known as sea goddess Calypso.

Many Sea of Thieves fans prefer classic, understated pirate wear, making either costume one of the best traditional outfits added to the game.

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Ferry Of The Damned Outfit

Signifies Player’s Fort Of The Damned Prowess

Going from subtle to deadly, the Ferry of the Damned is a place no one wants to be, especially since it typically means their ship or crew is in danger. Unfortunately, there’s not much to do there except bother the Ferryman, who looks so awesome it wouldn’t be surprising if some players want to look just like him.

With the Ferry of the Damned set, they can. It’s an outfit with a greenish tinge and looks straight out of the depths of that stressful ship. Anyone who feels like they spend all their time on the Ferry can finally feel like they belong.

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Lionfish And Wrecker Wrangler Costumes

Fishy Business Roleplay As A Sea Of Thieves Fish

The Lionfish costume is anything but subtle and will certainly not make the crew look like formidable pirates. It may even help them blend in with the fish in the sea rather than on their ship. Nevertheless, what pirate doesn’t want to look like a bright-colored Lionfish? It has a great mask to hide the pirate’s identity and is one of the funnier outfits that’s well worth Sea of Thieves‘ Ancient Coins.

A similar addition is the Wrecker Wrangler costume, which has more ferocious vibes with its sharp-toothed headpiece and spiked appearance worth a jump-scare underwater.

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Barrel Bombardier Costume

Look Like A Sea Of Thieves Explosive Barrel

Gunpowder barrels are either a pirate’s best friend or worst nightmare. Nothing is worse than fighting a group of skeletons, only to hear the sizzle of a fuse going off behind the crew. They are deadly items that can easily be played into the pirate’s favor if used correctly.

Once the crew has mastered this item, they may want to reward themselves with the Barrel Bombardier set. It’s perfect for those who love the gunpowder barrel since most of the outfit looks crafted from one. It screams explosive crew and looks impressive.

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Creeping Cold Costume

Gain Three Stages Of A Chill Setting In And An Icy Emote

The Creeping Cold Costume set is perfect for any Sea of Thieves player fond of the game’s frostier designs. Originally rewarded as part of Season 5’s Plunder Pass, all three stages of the costume made a return in the Pirate Emporium for Season 12, which players can also purchase individually if they wish. It’s also one of few costumes that come with an emote, called the ice emote.

The first design features a lavish coat and is the most understated of the three, but is said to be the clothing of choice for frozen freebooters who sail in the icy winds. The second turns the players’ skin blue with the cold beginning to set in, making it look like a Sea of Thieves curse. The third design is the most intense, turning the player’s pirate body into a living icicle as a result of the Creeping Cold and ships becoming frozen in time.

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Shadow Tide Clothing Set/Monstrous Mask Of Mayhem

Suit Up For Stealth Tactics As A Ninja And Showcase Mastery Of Stealth

While Sea of Thieves Season 14 introduces more stealth tactics and tools to the game, like the Blowdart weapon, it also leans into pirates vs. ninjas vibes with its ninja-style Shadow Tide clothing set. Despite its relatively plain print and rope design, it could be one of the coolest Sea of Thieves outfits complete with a ninja or fox mask, jacket, trousers, shirt, pegleg, hook, gloves, belt, boots, or dress. The gray color scheme could also be a great option for pirates looking to sneak around and get stealthy.

Sea of Thieves Season 14 also introduces new masks which could be paired with the Shadow Tide clothing set or other dark-colored outfits. While some players might prefer other masks, the Monstrous Mask of Mayhem is awarded for completing all Commendations in Sea of Thieves‘ Pirates of Mischief Commendations set and displays a player’s mastery of stealth.

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Coral Coven Set

Perfect For Halloween And Spooky, Stealthy Vibes

Sea of Thieves Season 14 introduced another costume clothing bundle to the Pirate Emporium with the Coral Coven set with a distinctive spooky and witch esthetic. Players can opt to buy the whole set or select pieces, with the Coral Coven set featuring a pointy witch-style hat, gloves with magical-looking rings, a purple-jeweled dress with a star print design, boots, and a belt that comes with a pouch. The outfit is also suitably dark, making it another ideal option for stealth tactics.

For players who like to match their pirate outfit to their Sea of Thieves pet, there is also a purchase Coral Coven Cat pet in the Pirate Emporium which has purple eyes and a pointy witch’s hat. Altogether, the look is a cool Sea of Thieves outfit, especially for fans of the Order of Souls or all things dark and spooky. It also gives players an alternative Halloween-style outfit from other popular costumes like the Jack O’Looter costume.

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Ravenwood Costume

Ideal For Stylish Stealthy Gaming Tactics

In season 10, Rare resurrected the Ravenwood ship set from Season 8’s Plunder Pass rewards. In season 11, they also brought back the fan-favorite Ravenwood costume, which could please those who missed out on it previously. The costume comes in three designs, which all include the black, raven-like plumage covering the shoulders. There’s also a version with the sinister raven mask for a dark fancy twist to the look.

The Ravenwood costume is also another cool Sea of Thieves costume that is often ideal for players who enjoy stealth tactics, like tucking on another player’s ship, as it could be ideal for creeping up on foes in the dark or casually blending into the background.

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Bonechiller Costume

Ideal For Channeling Nightmare Before Christmas-Style Chills And Thrills

Surprisingly, the Bonechiller costume is one of the few festive-themed outfits in Sea of Thieves and is a fun twist on the usual skeleton costume while showcasing a bit of a sense of humor, looking a bit like a festive nod to Jack Skellington in The Nightmare Before Christmas. It is also one of the rare hooded costumes in Sea of Thieves – a desirable outfit feature often requested by fans.

While not available for purchase all year round, it’s typically often available for a limited time over the festive period and tends to make a regular annual return and one not to miss for those with some Ancient Coins to spare.

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Jack O’ Looter Costume

An Outfit Oozing Jack Skellington Pumpkin King Vibes

With the previous release of the awesome Jack O’Looter cannons, this costume is fantastic for anyone who loves Halloween or wants to look like a pumpkin. Either way, this is a great outfit that befits any pumpkin pirate lord or bandit. It features bright colors, a great hat, and a creepily stylish coat.

It’s a little expensive at 999 Ancient Coins, but this outfit is undeniably unique and is well worth getting for players with coins to spare. This striking outfit is one many won’t want to miss as one of Sea of Thieves‘ best outfits, particularly fans of Tim Burton characters like Jack Skellington in A Nightmare Before Christmas.

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Spinal Costume/Dark Warsmith/Dire Dark Warsmith Costumes

Channel The Killer Instinct Franchise Or Sea Of Thieves’ Skeleton Lords

The Spinal costume is an alternative option to PVP on-demand grinding for Sea of Thieves’ desirable skeleton curse. It’s also perfect for fans of Killer Instinct video games as modeled on the iconic video game skeleton Spinal, complete with his eerie high-pitched laugh, making it one of the best outfits players can buy in the Pirate Emporium.

The Spinal costume is also an ideal choice for those who may have missed out on the popular, regularly-returning festive Bonechiller costume. It’s also an alternative to the equally cool-looking skeleton-themed Dark Warsmith costume. Season 12 also introduced the Dire Dark Warsmith costume to the Pirate Emporium, a cold-blue twist on the original design.

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Crimson Crypt Costume And Midnight Blades Mask

Ideal For Stealthy Tucking With A Sinister Twist

The Crimson Crypt costume is not new but may appear on the radar of players eager for Fall and Halloween. The outfit is purchasable from the Pirate Emporium and features a menacing plague-doctor-style mask, hat, and glowing red eyes, as one of the few masked outfits in the game. It’s also somewhat similar to the Season 8 Plunder Pass eye-catching Ravenwood costume, minus the feathers.

Players who want a mask for their character for many outfits may like the Midnight Blades Mask in a similar black hue. Players can unlock it by placing a stolen map bundle onto their ship’s quest table to achieve the Stolen Secrets commendation. Simple but effective.

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Forsaken Ashes And Ashen Dragon Outfit Sets

A Fiery Display Of Commendation Rewards

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Coming straight out of the fire is the Forsaken Ashes outfit set. It’s subtle enough to look like a pretty standard outfit but features fiery elements that look like something fished out of a Sea of Thieves volcano. The set features a distinct hook and hat that most players will never want to take off.

The Ashen Dragon set is a similar option with its scorched, glowing flecks. The Jacket of the Ashen Dragon is only unlockable by achieving the Tome of Curses II Ashen Treasures Commendation. Both sets look stunning when paired with the Forsaken Ashes or Ashen Dragon ship sets, making a whole crew look mighty formidable. Players can also grab the Short and Dapper Ashen Dragon versions.

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Lodestar/Cardinal Lodestar Costume

A Starry-Eyed Fan Favorite Perfect For “Red Vs. Blue” Battles

The Lodestar Costume is a fan-favorite outfit beloved for its eye-catching, blue constellation-themed design reflecting a star-filled night sky in Sea of Thieves. Purchasable only from the Pirate Emporium, the description states it also doubles as a handy star map for navigating starry nights. While players can’t use it for navigation, the Lodestar Costume does indeed glow at night, making it ideal for fans of the game’s glow-in-the-dark cosmetic designs.

In Season 14, Rare also introduced the Cardinal Lodestar Costume variant to the Pirate Emporium, which offers a scarlet red twist on the classic Lodestar Costume. Seeing players fight each other wearing these stand-out red or blue looks could be a sight to behold and reminiscent of the classic “Red vs. Blue” multiplayer battle concept. Players can also purchase matching ship sets and pet designs in either Lodestar or Cardinal Lodestar form to match their chosen look.

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Captain Jack Sparrow Classic Costume

Look Like The Infamous Pirates Of The Caribbean Pirate

Players can still purchase the Captain Jack Sparrow classic costume introduced in the Season 3 Pirate’s Life update from the Pirate Emporium as part of a bundle set, perfect for players who love the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and want to sail as the famous pirate. It’s got bearded and non-bearded options and looks undoubtedly iconic, especially when pirates are sailing with the Black Pearl ship set or wearing the complete crew set.

A Pirate’s Life was undoubtedly a fantastic and magical surprise collaboration. Other cool outfits from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise include Barbossa, Davy Jones, Gibbs, Anna Maria, Scrum, and now Cutler Beckett.