Let’s get something straight right away: some items should never be Skull and Bones Silver sold. Ammunition, rations, ship-building resources, and furnishings are your lifeline. Selling them is like chopping your mast in half during a storm — reckless and self-defeating. These essentials are better used to sustain and upgrade your operations rather than as a quick cash grab.

So, what should you sell? The most consistently profitable items in the game are commodities like Uncut Gems, Fine Relics, Ivory, Vanilla, and Frankincense. These are the crown jewels of the pirate economy. They command high prices in the right regions and should be your main focus if you want to turn a substantial profit without compromising your ability to fight or craft.

The secret to trading success lies in regional demand. Open your map and zoom into the various territories. Hovering over an area — for example, The Giant’s Leap — will reveal a list of local economic data, including what’s in "Highest In Demand" and what’s "In Plentiful Supply." The goal? Find where your cargo is desperately needed, and avoid places overflowing with the same goods.

But don’t expect the map to hand you all the answers immediately. To unlock this valuable intel, you need to visit and explore the region. Only after docking at ports and speaking with the local merchants will the demand and supply indicators reveal themselves. This gameplay mechanic rewards exploration and encourages you to take calculated risks when entering uncharted waters.

Once docked, make sure to visit both key merchants — typically one by the docks and another inland. Each may offer different prices for your goods. Beneath every tradeable item, you’ll see colored arrows: green pointing up means it’ll sell for more than usual, while red pointing down means you’ll get a poor return. Always aim for green — that’s your payday.

One of your best tools for profit is the Commodity Trader. These NPCs specialize in buying and selling based on current economic conditions, making them invaluable for any pirate interested in business. They often stock up on items in high supply at rock-bottom prices. Smart pirates know to buy low in one region and sell high in another.

This tactic takes a bit of planning. For example, let’s say you find a batch of Ivory in high supply in one zone. Buy as much as your cargo space allows, then scan your map for a region where Ivory is in high demand. When you arrive, check the merchant arrows — if they’re green, it’s time to Skull and Bones Items for sale cash in.