Heart of Fire (Content Update)

"Hot on the heels of February’s Crews of Rage update, our content drop for March is now ready to set sail! Heart of Fire introduces a new Tall Tale to continue the mysteries and intrigue that began with The Seabound Soul, and a call to arms from the Pirate Lord himself, rallying Pirate Legends across the Sea of Thieves.."

Heart of Fire is the name of the March 2020 Monthly Content Update, released on March 12th, 2020. It was preceded by the February Crews of Rage (Content Update) and followed up by the April Ships of Fortune Content Update.

Heart of Fire Tall Tale
Stories of a returning enemy and a dark ritual have begun to spread across the Sea of Thieves, and this ritual threatens to consume the souls of a once proud and noble crew. Journey to Morrow’s Peak Outpost and speak with Tallulah in The Charred Parrot – a journal in her possession may be the key to learning more…

New Mercenary Voyages
Unnerved by the recent rise in Flameheart’s influence and an increase in dangers on the seas, the Pirate Lord senses more trouble ahead. Seeking out the worthiest of Pirate Legends, he arranges for some precious new treasures to be buried around Thieves’ Haven and has Duke organise a gauntlet that pits Pirate Legends against each other for the spoils!


 * Athena’s Run of Thieves’ Haven - | Only Legends can lead a crew into this deadly five-chapter gauntlet set around Thieves’ Haven.

Chainshot
A new Cannonball type is now available in both Adventure and Arena! The Chainshot will be available in ship Barrels when players spawn, and can also be found in barrels throughout the world. When chainshot strikes a Mast, Wheel or Capstan it does maximum damage, instantly destroying that Ship part. When hitting the Hull, however, it does very limited damage, so make sure to aim high. Chainshot has a shorter range than standard Cannonballs, so get in close before unleashing it!


 * Chainshot - Small cannonballs chained together, which wrap around masts, wheels and capstans to tear them apart!

Blunderbomb
A new type of Throwable weapon like the Firebomb, the Blunderbomb is a glass sphere that explodes on impact, sending pellets in all directions. These pellets deal damage based on the distance from the explosion and cause knockback to any Player on the receiving end of the blast, with a direct hit causing the most knockback damage. When fired from a Cannon, these provide a larger player knockback and explosion radius. Watch out though, Blunderbombs may knock Ships back but don’t damage them.


 * Blunderbomb - Pirates love chaos, confusion and explosions. It must be your lucky day.

New Tall Tale items

 * Mysterious Key
 * Stitcher’s Chest of Rage

Athena’s Fortune Treasure

 * Chalice of Ancient Fortune
 * Crate of Legendary Voyages
 * Skull of Ancient Fortune
 * Gilded Relic of Ancient Fortune
 * Villainous Skull of Ancient Fortune
 * Keg of Ancient Black Powder

Tall Tale Cosmetics

 * Hull of the Ashen Dragon - The Hull design of an Ashen Lord - what could possibly go wrong. | Requires the 'Heart of Fire' Commendation
 * The Ashen Curse - The fiery rage of an Ashen Lord has taken hold in you, but it's better to burn out than fade away... | Requires 'The Blackwyche Reborn' commendation

General Cosmetics
Following a delay in the shipment, the remaining Ashen Cosmetic has now been delivered to Outpost stores. Players can use their gold to purchase the Ashen Lantern and complete the set.


 * Lantern of the Ashen Dragon - | Is it your imagination, or does this lantern house a glimmer of dragon fire?

Costumes
Completing the Athena’s Run Voyage five times unlocks a special all-in-one costume: the Legendary Treasure Seeker. This marks the debut of a brand new cosmetic type to be expanded upon in future updates.


 * Legendary Treasure Seeker Costume - | This full outfit for a Pirate Legend is a jaunty combination of swagger, fabric and gold. | Requires 'Ruling with Legends at Thieves' Haven' Commendation

Ghost Cosmetics
The Athena’s Fortune reputation pane also contains new Commendations for cashing in the new Athena’s Treasures, unlocking new cosmetics from the Ghost Set: the Ghost Cannon, Capstan and Wheel.


 * Ghost Cannon - | These cannons may look ghostly, but the huge balls of iron they fire are very, very corporeal | Requires 'Collector of Legendary Chalices' and 'Collector of Legendary Relics' Titles
 * Ghost Capstan - | This spooky capstan looks like it could raise the dead as well as the anchor! | Requires 'Collector of Legendary Skulls' and 'Collector of Legendary Villainous Skulls' Titles.
 * Ghost Wheel - | Rumour has it that this wheel was used to torture a pirate... by steering him to a grogless tavern. | Requires 'Collector of Legendary Voyages' and 'Collector of Legendary Black Powder' Titles.

New Black Market items
Duke never fails to deliver, and he’s stocked the Black Market with new instruments to help bring your band back together!

Desirables for Doubloons
This month, players will have to put aside 90 Doubloons if they want to buy all the new items from the Black Market.

Aristocrat Instruments
This month, you can acquire the Aristocrat Banjo, Concertina, Drum and Hurdy-Gurdy instruments. Total - 90 Doubloons
 * Aristocrat Banjo - The banjo is a rather drab instrument, but this one has been ornately upgraded to suit your tastes.
 * Aristocrat Drum - If there's one thing aristocrats do right, it's beat their own drum.
 * Aristocrat Concertina - If you really must consort with ruffians, take this instrument to distract them. Do not attempt conversation.
 * Aristocrat Hurdy-Gurdy - Play a charming ditty for your high society friends... Or for your pirate scum mates.

Goodies for Gold
This month, players will have to put aside 257,190 Gold to buy everything new from the Black Market.

Deep Ocean Crawler Instruments
How about something for your gold? Continue building the Deep Ocean Crawler Set with the Banjo, Concertina, Drum and Hurdy-Gurdy. Total - 85,730‬ Gold
 * Deep Ocean Crawler Banjo - Resonating through this crusty shell, your shanties will surely call to the creatures of the deep.
 * Deep Ocean Crawler Drum - Beat out some tunes and get your crewmates out of their shells.
 * Deep Ocean Crawler Concertina - Share a tune on your crustacean concertina and get even the land-lubbers dancing.
 * Deep Ocean Crawler Hurdy-Gurdy - What better way to serenade the sea than with this epic crab-claw hurdy?

Inky Kraken Instruments
Still feel your pockets overflowing with gold? Pick up the Inky Kraken Banjo, Concertina, Drum and Hurdy-Gurdy. Total - 85,730‬ Gold
 * Inky Kraken Banjo - For Kraken vanquishers who also enjoy some rustic tunes, obviously.
 * Inky Kraken Drum - This sea-monster inspired drum would surely appeal to a certain 'Merry' Merrick...
 * Inky Kraken Concertina - Somewhat creepy-looking, this concertina seems to sing to creatures of the deep.
 * Inky Kraken Hurdy-Gurdy - Play a tune on your Kraken hurdy, while being reminded not to get complacent on the Sea of Thieves...

Nightshine Parrot Instruments
Completing this tuneful set of Black Market additions, you can also acquire the Nightshine Parrot Banjo, Concertina, Drum and Hurdy-Gurdy with your gold. Total - 85,730‬ Gold
 * Nightshine Parrot Banjo - This colourful instrument is perfect for serenading your favourite parrot.
 * Nightshine Parrot Drum - Perfect for dancing to the beat of the jungle!
 * Nightshine Parrot Concertina - This concertina actually sounds a bit like a squawking parrot, if you miss a note.
 * Nightshine Parrot Hurdy-Gurdy - A colourful instrument, best suited to uplifting shanties.

New Emporium items
Counting Bundles, players will have to put aside a total of ‬‬7,836 Ancient Coins to purchase everything added to the Emporium (Note that Pet Outfits can only be purchased if the Player already owns the specific Pets).

Banana Pet Outfits

 * Capuchin Cronch Outfit - | Capuchins are almost ten times as adorable when dressed as little bananas. This is Pirate Science.
 * Barbary Cronch Outfit - | A fun costume, but be mindful that your Barbary doesn't try to eat itself.
 * Marmoset Cronch Outfit - | ''Marmosets love bananas. Pirates love bananas. Marmosets and pirates love each other! Everyone wins.
 * Macaw Cronch Outfit - | This is a banana-themed outfit for a Macaw. The Sea of Thieves is a truly strange place.
 * Parakeet Cronch Outfit - | Make your parrot even more adorable with this cronch-tastic costume.
 * Cockatoo Cronch Outfit - | Cockatoos are very smart birds and may plot revenge over many years if you dress them as bananas.

Capuchin Banana Bundle
Get yourself a noble Whitebeard Capuchin and then dress him like a banana. Why not?!
 * Total Bundle Cost - | Time-limited
 * Whitebeard Capuchin
 * Capuchin Cronch Outfit

Macaw Banana Bundle
This bundle includes the Macaw Banana Outfit and an Azure Macaw to sport it, er 'proudly'.
 * Total Bundle Cost - | Time-limited
 * Azure Macaw
 * Macaw Cronch Outfit

New Pirate items
Cheers to a particularly grog-tastic time of year. Raise a frothy tankard with your crew and rivals alike!
 * Shamrock Tankard - | Time-limited | This tankard carries a lucky shamrock design to help pirates celebrate a time of coming together.

Cronch Weapons Bundle
Crafters from across the Sea of Thieves got together to honour the original cronch cuisine.
 * Total Bundle Cost -
 * Cronch Cutlass - | Peel back for a mighty swing and take a bite out of your enemies.
 * Cronch Pistol - | Could be useful in a standoff - people will think you're trying to bluff them.
 * Cronch Blunderbuss - | Blow the enemy away with this beautiful, booming banana-buss.
 * Cronch Eye of Reach - | Give your foes a serious case of potassium poisoning.

Merchant Alliance Emote Bundle
Remember, pirates, time is money! Show your crew you mean business by grabbing four emotes that sum up the prim and proper mannerisms of the Merchant Alliance.
 * Total Bundle Cost -
 * Time is Money! Emote - | Either present an opportunity to make money, or stop obstructing my view!
 * Taking Stock Emote - | Four chickens, two pigs, a crate of spices... check. Breakfast sorted!
 * Job Well Done Emote - | And... job done! That leaves time for a little drinking and looting...
 * I’m Waiting! Emote - | Time is a precious commodity. If you make me wait, I might choose it over you!

Lost Pirates Emote Bundle
Cause a raucous bangarang with these four emotes that will hook people's attention!
 * Total Bundle Cost -
 * Bangarang Emote - | Do this when you feel like starting a bangarang! If nothing else, it will really confuse your foes.
 * Thud Dance Emote - | This is a dance of pure happiness! If you're easily embarrassed, never, never do it.
 * Crow Call Emote - | Aaaagh! If you can master this, maybe you can fight too, or even fly...
 * Use Your Imagination Emote - | When you just can't catch some food, imagine some! Remember to say 'grace'...

Ships
Celebrate Sea of Thieves’ anniversary in style with a Reaper’s Mark that would make even the Pirate Lord proud!
 * Reaper’s Mark Sails - | Time-limited | It's said this symbol has special significance to the Pirate Lord, but also to all bold pirates!

Royal Sea Squirrel Ship Collection
If you’re looking to get over a bad day, look no further than the Conker-inspired Royal Sea Squirrel Ship Collection. A Royal Sea Squirrel Ship Bundle is also on offer which includes all the regular ship cosmetics at a rather regal discount!

Royal Sea Squirrel Ship Bundle
Own the whole Royal Sea Squirrel livery, plus Collector's variants, inspired by the infamous Conker!
 * Total Bundle Cost -
 * Royal Sea Squirrel Figurehead - | This depicts a rather regal rascal, clearly fond of a grog but always coming out on top!
 * Royal Sea Squirrel Sails - | The crown and tankards encourage drinking with dignity. Or is it drinking with stolen jewellery?
 * Royal Sea Squirrel Hull - | A colourful, fine hull paint that looks regal from the yardarm to the mighty poop deck.
 * Royal Sea Squirrel Wheel - | No matter how sober you were before, this wheel always seems to steer you towards an open tavern.
 * Royal Sea Squirrel Cannon - | These make short work of weasels, goblins and bears. Oh my!
 * Royal Sea Squirrel Capstan - | Spins around as easily as a leaping squirrel's tail, according to dubious drunken sightings.
 * Royal Sea Squirrel Flag - | The heraldry here tells every pirate that you hoard your loot like a squirrel hoards acorns. See?

Collector’s Royal Sea Squirrel items

 * Collector’s Royal Sea Squirrel Figurehead - | When your tankard runs over with foaming grog, you, sir, are a king among squirrels and men.
 * Collector’s Royal Sea Squirrel Sails - | Legend says that the story of a squirrel becoming king all took place on one very bad day.

Heart of Fire Commendations
| Unlocks the Hull of the Ashen Dragon

| Unlocks The Ashen Curse

New Athena's Fortune Commendations

 * Grade I - 10 Sold
 * Grade II - 20 Sold
 * Grade III - 30 Sold
 * Grade IV - 40 Sold
 * Grade V - 50 Sold


 * Grade I - 10 Sold
 * Grade II - 20 Sold
 * Grade III - 30 Sold
 * Grade IV - 40 Sold
 * Grade V - 50 Sold


 * Grade I - 10 Sold
 * Grade II - 20 Sold
 * Grade III - 30 Sold
 * Grade IV - 40 Sold
 * Grade V - 50 Sold


 * Grade I - 10 Sold
 * Grade II - 20 Sold
 * Grade III - 30 Sold
 * Grade IV - 40 Sold
 * Grade V - 50 Sold


 * Grade I - 10 Sold
 * Grade II - 20 Sold
 * Grade III - 30 Sold
 * Grade IV - 40 Sold
 * Grade V - 50 Sold


 * Grade I - 10 Sold
 * Grade II - 20 Sold
 * Grade III - 30 Sold
 * Grade IV - 40 Sold
 * Grade V - 50 Sold

New Titles
The following are all the Titles introduced with the Heart of Fire Content Update

New Achievements
New Achievements can be unlocked by progressing through the new in-game Commendations. A total of 55 gamerscore is available to earn from this Content Update.
 * Heart of Fire [10G] - Complete the Heart of Fire
 * The Blackwyche Reborn [30G] - Complete all commendations for Heart of Fire
 * Collector of Legendary Treasures [15G] - Find and sell at least one of each Legendary Treasure

Video
The Content Update video:

Heart of Fire