Cutlass

The Cutlass is the melee Weapon Item in Sea of Thieves.

Usage
The Cutlass can damage multiple enemies in a wide arc. It takes about 2 direct sword hits to defeat the weakest, regular type of Skeletons, 4 hits for Bounty Voyage or Skeleton Fort Skeletons and other Player Pirates and 7 hits for Athena's Fortune Voyage Skeletons.

Functions
Some functions will slow the player to a pace above walking speed.


 * performs a standard strike.
 * Holding  assumes a guard stance that blocks strikes, slowing the player.
 * Holding  for  will immobilize the player (slowed and cannot jump), preparing an automatic lunge attack that cannot be blocked. If the attack misses, the player is momentarily exhausted after execution: unable to move or switch equipment.
 * Hitting another player can stun them, making them paralyzed and unable to adjust their view angle for a short period of time.

Special Maneuvers
These are button combinations and tactics that are not immediately obvious.
 * Triple Slash Combo: Landing a strike allows for follow-up strikes with much less delay. This can be performed a maximum of three times before the combo ends, which inflicts knockback to the target.
 * Guard Leap: Jumping in any direction while guarding will allow the player to hop in that direction. Useful for manipulating gaps while being defensive.
 * Guard Lunge: Performing a lunge attack during a guard will remove the immobility of the wind-up.
 * Leap Lunge: Jumping during a guard lunge attack will propel the player forward with great momentum. Diving into the water with this maneuver will cross a great distance.

Variants
All new players are equipped with a basic Sailor Cutlass by default, other aesthetic versions are available for purchase at the Weaponsmith's Shop.

Patch History
Sable Coutelas