| Banjo | |
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| Details | |
| Type | Equipment |
| Location | Equipment Chest |
The Banjo is an Instrument that Players can use to play Shanties with in Sea of Thieves.
Usage[]
Every Player Pirate acquires a Banjo during their Maiden Voyage, which they can use at any time during their adventures on The Sea of Thieves. The Banjo can be accessed from the Equipment Radial Menu. The Cosmetic design of the Player's Banjo can be switched at Equipment Chests. These designs can be purchased from Equipment Shops and only change the visual appearance of the Instrument.
Banjos have one Interaction, which is to play Music! Players can take out any Instrument to start playing a Sea Shanty. The Shanty will play as long as the Player holds down the button. If a player lets go of the button and holds it down again, another Shanty will play from the start. Other Player Pirates can join in on the Shanty with instruments of their own. The first Pirate to start playing a Shanty will be the lead Instrument, playing the melody of the song. Other Pirates will then play backing to the lead instrument. When the Lead Instrument player lets go of the button, they will give the lead Instrument to another Player, who will then play the melody instead. Once the previous lead player starts playing again, they will then play backing instead.
Players will start to play out of tune if they are drunk with Grog. Instruments also sound muffled if Players are using them below water.
Players can acquire the Shanty of Legends from the Mysterious Stranger once they achieve the status of Pirate Legend. With the shanty, they can use their Instruments to play the tune in front of the stairs of any Tavern to gain access to the Athena's Fortune Hideout.
Variants[]
All new players are equipped with a basic Sailor Banjo by default. Other versions are available for purchase from the Equipment Shop.
- Total Cost: 1,747,845
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249 
| Name | Shop | Cost | Rep | Set | In-game description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristocrat Banjo | Equipment Shop | 30 |
n/a | Aristocrat | "The banjo is a rather drab instrument, but this one has been ornately upgraded to suit your tastes." |
| Banjo of Banishment | Equipment Chest | 0 |
n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "It's hard to imagine strumming a happy shanty on such an infernal instrument, but try your best - or face banishment!" |
| Banjo of Plenty | Pirate Emporium | 249  |
n/a | Festival of Plenty | "Join The Hunter’s Call in being thankful for the bounty provided by the Sea of Thieves." |
| Banjo of the Wailing Barnacle | Equipment Shop | 30 |
n/a | Wailing Barnacle | "Play a seaworthy shanty on this banjo that seems perfect for fans of all things fishy." |
| Fearless Bone Crusher Banjo | Equipment Shop | 30 |
n/a | Fearless Bone Crusher | "Crafted from the bones of the dead, this has a decidedly hollow twang." |
| Gilded Phoenix Banjo | Equipment Chest | 0 |
n/a | Gilded Phoenix | "This banjo is so artfully crafted, you could just hum and people would stop to watch you perform." |
| Mercenary Banjo | Equipment Shop | 30 |
n/a | Mercenary | "Banjo playing hardens the fingers, just as mercenary work hardens the soul." |
| Shining Pegasus Banjo | Equipment Chest | 0 |
n/a | Shining Pegasus | "Some pirates claim that the strings on this exquisite banjo were spun from a golden fleece." |
| Twilight Hunter Banjo | Equipment Chest | 0 |
n/a | Twilight Hunter | "Play a banjo right and it can sound surprisingly intimidating… especially on an isolated island." |
| Wild Rose Banjo | Equipment Shop | 25 |
n/a | Wild Rose | "A pretty banjo that would be ideal for a little moonlight serenade." |
| Banjo of the Damned | Equipment Chest | 0 |
n/a | Ferryman of the Damned | "Wherever the dead gather and memories of glory are celebrated... Sooner or later, someone's going to start a sing-song." |
| Obsidian Banjo | Equipment Chest | 0 |
n/a | Black Dog | "This black banjo hides well in shadow, allowing for a rather unsettling musical ambush." |
| Sailor Banjo | n/a | 0 |
n/a | Sailor | "You won’t impress anyone at shanty practice with this, but at least you showed up." |
| Silver Blade Banjo | Equipment Chest | 0 |
n/a | Silver Blade | "A finely-crafted instrument purchased by the wealthy owner of the Silver Blade, who was wise enough not to try playing it." |
| Admiral Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Admiral | "Strum a nice, nautical ditty to boost morale among your sterling crew." |
| Bilge Rat Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Bilge Rat | "A plucky old banjo, mostly held together with spit and good intentions." |
| Bone Crusher Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Bone Crusher | "Crafted from the bones of the dead, this has a decidedly hollow twang." |
| Castaway Bilge Rat Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Castaway Bilge Rat | "A plucky old banjo, mostly held together with spit and good intentions." |
| Ceremonial Admiral Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Ceremonial Admiral | "Strum a nice, nautical ditty to boost morale among your sterling crew." |
| Grand Admiral Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
41 | Grand Admiral | "Strum a nice, nautical ditty to boost morale among your sterling crew." |
| Hunter Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Hunter | "Play a banjo right and it can sound surprisingly intimidating… especially on an isolated island." |
| Imperial Sovereign Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Imperial Sovereign | "Apparently this rather common instrument is now all the rage in high society." |
| Rogue Sea Dog Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
41 | Rogue Sea Dog | "A banjo for the salt of the earth - sturdy, simple and tuned to perfection." |
| Royal Sovereign Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
41 | Royal Sovereign | "Apparently this rather common instrument is now all the rage in high society." |
| Ruffian Sea Dog Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Ruffian Sea Dog | "A banjo for the salt of the earth - sturdy, simple and tuned to perfection." |
| Sea Dog Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Sea Dog | "A banjo for the salt of the earth - sturdy, simple and tuned to perfection." |
| Sovereign Banjo | Equipment Shop | 3,500 |
n/a | Sovereign | "Apparently this rather common instrument is now all the rage in high society." |
| Glorious Sea Dog Banjo | Equipment Shop | 4,000 |
n/a | Glorious Sea Dog | "Shame you can’t duel with banjos. Right…?" |
| Azure Ocean Crawler Banjo | Equipment Shop | 4,950 |
n/a | Azure Ocean Crawler | "Resonating through this crusty shell, your shanties will surely call to the creatures of the deep." |
| Banjo of the Ashen Dragon | Equipment Shop | 4,950 |
n/a | Ashen Dragon | "Strum a tune on this flaming banjo and soon you'll have everyone dancing like the deck's on fire!" |
| Forsaken Ashes Banjo | Equipment Shop | 4,950 |
n/a | Forsaken Ashes | "Pluck this banjo fast enough and it'll be as hot as the Devil's Roar itself." |
| Kraken Banjo | Equipment Shop | 4,950 |
n/a | Kraken | "For Kraken vanquishers who also enjoy some rustic tunes, obviously." |
| Legendary Banjo | Athena's Fortune Shop | 4,950 |
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Legendary | "Even tone-deaf Legends can strum this banjo, then soon the shanties will flow!" |
| Ocean Crawler Banjo | Equipment Shop | 4,950 |
n/a | Ocean Crawler | "Resonating through this crusty shell, your shanties will surely call to the creatures of the deep." |
| Parrot Banjo | Equipment Shop | 4,950 |
n/a | Parrot | "This colourful instrument is perfect for serenading your favourite parrot." |
| Scorched Forsaken Ashes Banjo | Equipment Shop | 4,950 |
n/a | Scorched Forsaken Ashes | "Pluck this banjo fast enough and it'll be as hot as the Devil's Roar itself." |
| Scurvy Bilge Rat Banjo | Equipment Shop | 10,050 |
n/a | Scurvy Bilge Rat | "A plucky old banjo, mostly held together with spit and good intentions." |
| Triumphant Sea Dog Banjo | Equipment Shop | 17,200 |
n/a | Triumphant Sea Dog | "Shame you can't duel with banjos. Right...?" |
| Ghost Banjo | Athena's Fortune Shop | 24,995 |
16 | Ghost | "Gone but not forgotten, banjo fans can play this for all eternity." |
| Deep Ocean Crawler Banjo | Equipment Shop | 31,500 |
n/a | Deep Ocean Crawler | "Resonating through this crusty shell, your shanties will surely call to the creatures of the deep." |
| Inky Kraken Banjo | Equipment Shop | 31,500 |
n/a | Inky Kraken | "For Kraken vanquishers who also enjoy some rustic tunes, obviously." |
| Nightshine Parrot Banjo | Equipment Shop | 31,500 |
n/a | Nightshine Parrot | "This colourful instrument is perfect for serenading your favourite parrot." |
| Banjo of the Silent Barnacle | Equipment Shop | 47,250 |
n/a | The Silent Barnacle | "Play a seaworthy shanty on this banjo that seems perfect for fans of all things fishy." |
| Cultured Aristocrat Banjo | Equipment Shop | 47,250 |
n/a | Cultured Aristocrat | "The banjo is a rather drab instrument, but this one has been ornately upgraded to suit your tastes." |
| Dawn Hunter Banjo | Equipment Shop | 47,250 |
n/a | Dawn Hunter | "Play a banjo right and it can sound surprisingly intimidating... especially on an isolated island." |
| Eastern Winds Jade Banjo | Equipment Chest | 47,250 |
n/a | Eastern Winds Jade | "With its ornate dragon design, this imported banjo looks even better than it sounds." |
| Sunshine Parrot Banjo | Equipment Shop | 47,250 |
n/a | Sunshine Parrot | "This colourful instrument is perfect for serenading your favourite parrot." |
| Thriving Wild Rose Banjo | Equipment Shop | 47,250 |
n/a | Thriving Wild Rose | "A pretty banjo that would be ideal for a little moonlight serenade." |
| Venomous Kraken Banjo | Equipment Shop | 47,250 |
n/a | Venomous Kraken | "For Kraken vanquishers who also enjoy some rustic tunes, obviously." |
| Dark Adventurers Banjo | Athena's Fortune Shop | 1,181,250 |
|
Dark Adventurers | "This gothic take on the humble banjo lends a sobering edge to any shanty." |
Trivia[]
- The Banjo was an item of an NPC in the Athena's Fortune Hideout, that previously was unavailable to the players.
- The emote phrase "Guh-Huh!" is a reference to Banjo-Kazooie, more specifically, an exclamation said by Banjo.
