Are you looking for the best small ship in Skull and Bones? Let’s go through your top options and everything you need to know.
While there are many small ships to choose from, the best one is the Cutter (Sentinel), as it combines maneuverability, high DPS, and the ability to self-heal.
Let’s go through all small ship options in turn and showcase what makes the Cutter stand out.
All Small Ships in Skull and Bones – Detailed Stats
Currently, there are five small ships in Skull and Bones, and they are the following:
| Ship | Perk | Hull HP | Speed | Cargo |
| Bedar | Lancer: Increased ramming damage, causes Flooded effect upon ramming, reduces Torn Sails debuff | 22,000 | 8-12 | 20,000 |
| Hulk | Ironclad: Increases Brace Strength by 250% and Brace Strength Recovery by 25% | 30,000 | 8-10 | 46,000 |
| Cutter | Unburden: Restores its HP and the HP of nearby allied ships. Also, Repair Weapons have increased effectiveness on allies. | 21,000 | 9-13 | 26,000 |
| Barge | Wildfire: 10% extra weapon damage, applying Ablaze to an enemy will cause the same effect to all nearby enemies, and dealing Burning damage will reduce Ablaze charge speed. | 27,000 | 9-12 | 30,000 |
| Sloop | Outburst: Increased explosive damage to enemies, increased damage to structures, and explosive hits have a high chance to trigger an explosion that deals AoE damage | 25,000 | 9-12 | 40,000 |
Overall, each ship has different pros and cons. However, one manages to stand out on top.
Best Small Ship
The best small ship in Skull and Bones is the Cutter, as it has the best all-around stats, and it’s extremely strong in group content. With high speed and enough Cargo to keep you going for a while, you’ll be able to complete any mission with ease.
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Additionally, while the Cutter has low base HP, its Unburden perk allows you to always stay near full HP. With enough Repair Kits, you’re almost unkillable.
Regarding group content, with any repair weapon, you’ll be an amazing asset to any team.
However, this doesn’t mean that the other ships aren’t worth crafting. If you just want to focus on DPS, the Barge or the Sloop are great options, while the increased cargo and durability of the Ironclad make it a great frontline tank.
If you want an overall ranking of all ships, check out our Skull and Bones ship tier list.
Wrapping up
To summarize, the best small ship in Skull and Bones is the Cutter since it’s ideal in both solo and group content. It features high damage, solid survivability, and great mobility to help you navigate the seas with ease.
Of course, the other small ships are also worth using, depending on what you’re trying to do. The Barge and Sloop are great for DPS, while the Ironclad is a solid tank.
What do you think about small ships overall? Which one is your favorite? Feel free to share your best builds in the comments below.
If you’re planning on crafting any of the larger ships, check out our guide on the best Auxiliary weapons in Skull and Bones to ensure you’re crafting the right armaments.
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