To successfully activate and complete the Fort of the Damned event in Sea of Thieves, follow this structured guide outlining both activation and completion steps, as well as a summary table for quick reference.

Activation Steps

1. Collect the Necessary Items:
– Ritual Skull: Requires one to initiate the event.
– Six Flames of Fate: You need one of each color—blue, green, purple, pink, red, and white. Each corresponds to a statue within the fort.
– Alternative for Pirate Legends: If you are a Pirate Legend, you can use the Skull of Destiny, which allows you to light all flames simultaneously, simplifying preparation.

2. Travel to the Fort of the Damned:
– Locate the fort on the map and enter through its entrance, proceeding to the main room. Here you’ll find six statues dedicated to the Ferryman, each corresponding to a Flame of Fate.

3. Light the Lanterns:
– Using your ship’s lanterns, light each statue with the appropriate Flame of Fate:
– Blue: Flame of Lost Seafarers
– Green: Flame of Cursed Bones
– Purple: Flame of the Viper
– Pink: Flame of Embattled Souls
– Red: Flame of Burning Hearts
– White: Flame of Treacherous Weather
– Lighting all statues correctly will open a cage in the center of the room, revealing a headless skeleton torso.

4. Start the Event:
– Place the Ritual Skull on the skeleton’s neck to initiate the event. If using the Skull of Destiny, this process is simplified since it activates all flames, eliminating the need for individual lighting.

Completing the Event

– Event Activation: After activating, a massive Skull Cloud marked by glowing red eyes will appear above the fort, signifying the start of the event.
– Combat Phase:
– Be prepared to face waves of Shadow of Fate skeletons. These enemies are color-coded to the Flames of Fate and are invulnerable until you use the appropriate flame against them.
– Final Battle:
– The event culminates in a showdown against Ghost of Captain Gray Morrow, the fort’s main boss. The fight becomes more intense as he spawns additional skeletons throughout the battle.
– Utilize your ship’s cannons, including specialty cannonballs (like curse cannonballs), to aid in combat and make the boss fight easier.
– Claiming Rewards:
– Upon defeating Captain Gray Morrow, you will receive a key that unlocks a vault inside the fort, containing lucrative treasure—Reaper’s Chests, Captain’s Chests, bounty skulls, Athena’s chests, and more.

Summary Table

| Step | Action |
|————————–|———————————————————–|
| Collect Items | Ritual Skull + 6 Flames of Fate (or Skull of Destiny) |
| Activate Flames | Light each statue’s lantern with the matching Flame color |
| Start Event | Place Ritual Skull on the headless skeleton |
| Fight Skeleton Waves | Use correct flame to hit invulnerable skeletons |
| Defeat Boss | Kill Ghost of Captain Gray Morrow |
| Claim Rewards | Use key to open the vault for treasure |

By following these steps, you can efficiently activate and complete the Fort of the Damned event in Sea of Thieves, ensuring a rewarding experience filled with challenges and treasure. Good luck on your adventure!