How to grind Wares trading skill

Arr, listen up, ye landlubbers and sea dogs! So ye wish to master the trade of Wares—the fine goods like pottery, glass, and carpets? A worthy pursuit, for a fat purse makes for a merry crew. Mark this well: yer skill grows not from selling, but from the act of buying the goods. Aye, fill yer hold and watch yer proficiency rise!

The Lay of the Land

To ply this trade, ye need ports with variety. I've made my mark in cities rich with these goods. Invest a bit of coin in their markets, and they'll offer ye even more to buy.

• Davao City
• St Petersburg
• London
• Athens
• Beirut
• Dublin

Two Paths to Fortune

Ye have a choice, matey. For the patient and thrifty, there's port hopping—sailing short routes like Beirut to Jaffa, buying and selling as ye go.

For those with gold to spare and a desire for speed, use the Purchase Orders (POs) from the same cities. They'll let ye buy vast quantities without ever leaving the dock, fattening yer skill ledger in a flash.

Tools of the Trade

Want to buy more with every transaction? Seek out special equipment that boosts yer Wares trading skill. A sharp captain is a well-equipped one.

This is but the overview, the first sight of land. If ye hunger for the full chart—the power-grinding secrets to master this skill with the least effort—then make way for the complete log.

Read the complete guide here