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| Location | Ship Customization Chest |
The Wheel is a Ship component and Ship Customization Item in Sea of Thieves. They are purchased at a Shipwright and equipped via a Ship Customization Chest.
Mechanics[]
The Wheel (aka the ship's Helm) is used to steer the Ship either left or right. The basic wheel layout is the same on every ship type: On the right of every Helm there is a mounted Compass that indicates the direction the ship is heading. Every Wheel has a main spoke uniquely decorated to stand out from the other spokes. This main spoke will stick straight up when the Wheel is centered, turned to the far left, or turned to the far right. When the main spoke passes over the center of the wheel, the player will hear an audible "click" and, if using a controller, a small vibration which indicates that the rudder is pointed straight forward.
The number of full rotations the wheel can perform differs by ship type. The Sloop's wheel is much quicker to turn and only goes through one full rotation to the sides. On the larger Brigantine, the Wheel requires 1,5 rotations and on the Galleon, the wheel requires 2 full rotations to reach the far left or right, making them harder to turn as the wheel requires more time to bring around. While sailing through or near a Storm, the heavy winds and large waves make the wheel turn on its own; the ship's Compass will also malfunction. Players have to fight back the pull to keep the ship straight (a similar effect also occurs when the player is drunk from Grog's effects).
When the Ship's Sails are angled to the sides into full wind, the wind will pull the ship off course. While this does not turn the wheel, players will have to keep an eye on their heading and wind direction to maintain proper course.
When hit by Cannonballs, the wheel can become damaged with up to four spokes breaking off. This makes turning the wheel a lot slower, hindering the Ship's maneuverability. A damaged wheel can be repaired with Wooden Planks, requiring one Plank to replace each broken Spoke.
Fire can also damage the Wheel when left unattended.
Variants[]
The following are all the available Cosmetic Wheel Variants in Sea of Thieves:
- Total Cost: 8,790,975
190 
11,517 
| Image | Name | Source | Cost | Requires | Set | In-game description |
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Accomplished Bone Crusher Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Accomplished | "A striking two-tone wheel that offers a black-and-white solution to steering your ship." |
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Ancestral Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Ancestral | "Carved with delicacy and attention, this wheel is said to come from the ancestral forest itself." |
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Aristocrat Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 50
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n/a | Aristocrat | "Other pirates should know that you're the cream of the crop. Stand proud at this jeweled wheel." |
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Barrel Bombardier Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349 
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n/a | Barrel Bombardier | "Be very gentle when turning this glowing wheel. Who knows what chain reaction you could set off?" |
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Beachcomber's Bounty Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Beachcomber's Bounty | "If you're bored while waiting for your crewmates to load treasure aboard, try building a sandcastle in this rickety wheel's sandpit." |
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Bear & Bird Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Bear & Bird | "Doubles as a tribute to the Red Crested Breegull, a very rare bird indeed." |
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Bleakheart Banshee Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Bleakheart Banshee | "Creative use of a grand drawing room clock salvaged from Bleakheart Manor before it burned to the ground." |
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Blighted Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Blighted | "A constant reminder of the undead creatures infesting a lost valley somewhere beyond the Shroud." |
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Boreal Aurora Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Boreal Aurora | "Oh reindeer with your horns so bright, won't you guide my ship tonight?" |
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Crimson Crypt Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Crimson Crypt | "Carved from the darkest of stone, this gothic wheel needs the strength of a legendary bell-ringer to turn it." |
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Crystal Kraken Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "This wheel always seems to steer you towards clashes with epic sea beasties..." |
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Cursed Ferryman Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Cursed Ferryman | "Take hold of this barnacle-encrusted wheel and who knows when you might next walk on land?" |
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Cutthroat Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Cutthroat | "Steer swiftly and fearlessly into battle with this sleek wheel. It’s the way you move." |
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Dark Warsmith Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Dark Warsmith | "A wheel designed around a skull so fine, it makes passing Skeleton Ships jealous." |
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Duke Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Duke | "Duke had an X carved on this wheel so that there would always be treasure aboard his ship - him!" |
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Elemental Power Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Elemental Power | "May this wheel always steer you towards enchanted places and away form the badlands." |
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Eternal Freedom Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Eternal Freedom | "A steady hand on the wheel is needed if you hope to be known as the fastest ship on the waves." |
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Fightin' Frogs Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Fightin' Frogs | "The wheel of choice for any ship that wants to look mean and green." |
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Forsaken Ashes Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 50
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n/a | Forsaken Ashes | "This wheel will steer you through hot water, raining rocks and the treachery of greedy pirates." |
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Frozen Horizon Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Frozen Horizon | "Hold on tightly to this wintry wheel to steer your ship - and when you're done, let it go." |
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Gilded Phoenix Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Gilded Phoenix | "Could you look any more impressive behind this wheel? Just don't forget to steer, too." |
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Golden Nile Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Golden Nile | "In skilled hands, this impressive wheel could guide any vessel safely between twisting riverbanks." |
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Golden Sailor Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Golden Sailor | "Good luck is bound to come your way, no matter which way you turn this wheel of fortune." |
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Graveyard Gladiator Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Graveyard Gladiator | "It didn't work too well as a spoked chariot wheel, so it's much less of a liability on your ship's deck." |
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Huntress Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Huntress | "A famed female pirate once stood at this helm, her steering as infallible as her aim." |
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Islehopper Outlaw Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Islehopper Outlaw | "The jagged edges and spikes on this wheel aren't just for show - they're to make sure the helmsmen is always alert to their surroundings." |
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Jack O' Looter Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Jack O' Looter | "Take hold and feel the Jack O' Looter's intense lust for gold. Some pirates may not notice the difference." |
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Lionfish Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Lionfish | "With its bladed edge, this opulent wheel doubles as a buzzsaw if spun fast enough. Make sure your anchor's down first though." |
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Lodestar Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Lodestar | "If you can’t see the stars wheeling overhead, use the stars of this glimmering wheel to guide your ship to safety." |
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Lunar Festival Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Lunar Festival | "This golden wheel isn't guaranteed to bring prosperity, but it does look fabulous." |
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Magpie's Glory Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Legendary Spirit | "An immaculate golden wheel, sadly destined to be covered by grubby pirate fingerprints." |
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Mandrake Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Mandrake | "Considering the way it keeps the wheel wrapped in vines and tendrils, it's almost like the plant is steering the ship." |
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Masked Renegade Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Masked Renegade | "No matter how hard you spin the wheel, nothing can change the flow of sand through the Reaper's hourglass." |
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Mayhem Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Mayhem | "This symbol is said to mark vaults of ancient treasures, powerful but too deadly to pursue." |
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Mercenary Wheel | Duke | 50
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Mercenary | "Nicer than the average wheel, since you earn more than the average pirate. By shooting them." |
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Merchant Ambassador Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Merchant Ambassador | "A wheel that practically screams 'pride', 'prosperity' and 'watch out for that rock!'" |
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Mutinous Fist Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Mutinous Fist | "The Mutinous Fist, being equal anarchists, each take turns at the wheel. In theory, anyway..." |
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Night Wulf Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Night Wulf | "This darkly elegant wheel looks like it could navigate even the most maze-like reefs." |
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Obsidian Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Black Dog | "Fitted with gleaming emeralds and painted shadow black, this wheel will take you nowhere good." |
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Omen Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Omen | "This wheel may have an inhuman design, but it will steer you true when enemies emerge." |
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Paradise Garden Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Paradise Garden | "A wheel inspired by the legend of Paradise Garden. May it steer you to trouble-free times!" |
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Prehistoric Plunderer Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Prehistoric Plunderer | "The helical fossil at the centre of this wheel has been known to hypnotise helmsmen as it spins. Some even begin worshipping it." |
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Ravenwood Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Ravenwood | "When you spend so much time trying to stab people, no other grip feels comfortable." |
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Relic of Darkness Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Relic of Darkness | "While you're watching the horizon, try not to worry that the eye on this wheel might be watching you..." |
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Rogue Tinkerer Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Rogue Tinkerer | "Smooth rotation, precise grip points... This wheel has clearly been designed by a master." |
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Royal Revenge Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Royal Revenge | "Flanked by twin braziers and adorned with a horned skull, the helm is yours - if you're brave enough to take the wheel." |
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Royal Sea Squirrel Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Royal Sea Squirrel | "No matter how sober you were before, this wheel always seems to steer you towards an open tavern." |
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Ruby Splashtail Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Ruby Splashtail | "Mount a Ruby Splashtail on your wheel and you'll be reminded that perseverance is important." |
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Sailor Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Sailor | "The basic wheel, a simple but vital part of any ship. Also a merciless splinter delivery system." |
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Sapphire Blade Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Sapphire Blade | "Set a course for uncharted waters and steer your ship headlong into the unknown." |
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Sea of Sands Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Sea of Sands | "The perfect choice for your next seven Voyages." |
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Shining Pegasus Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Shining Pegasus | "Use this opulent wheel and you'll have poets paying tribute to your epic adventures." |
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Shrouded Ghost Hunter Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Shrouded Ghost Hunter | "Perhaps the shark's jaws that adorn this wheel will help it steer towards your ocean prey." |
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Silver Blade Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Silver Blade | "A wheel destined to steer you into new realms and new adventures" |
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Soulflame Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Soulflame | "Keep your ship on course so you can celebrate Sea of the Damned without ending up there." |
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Spartan Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Spartan | "Surely this battle-ready wheel could steer only the most indomitable of vessels." |
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Spring Blossom Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Spring Blossom | "The purifying waters that surround the bottom of this wheel are said to do wonders for your skin." |
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Tribute Peak Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Tribute Peak | "May it guide your ship safely to an Outpost where a friendly Gold Hoarder will be waiting for you - and your plunder..." |
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Twilight Hunter Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Twilight Hunter | "This wheel, as black as your soul, lets your ship turn like a circling bird of prey…" |
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Watermelon Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Standalone Cosmetics | "Melons can't be found in the Sea of Thieves, but you can bring a taste of summertime aboard with this wheel." |
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Wheel of the Wailing Barnacle | Duke | 40
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n/a | Wailing Barnacle | "A ship's wheel that has spent a bit too much time on the wrong side of the waves." |
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Wild Rose Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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Wild Rose | "A wheel fashioned by Wild Rose, which surely will never veer from the path your heart's desires." |
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Winter's Fire Wheel | Ship Customisation Chest | n/a
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n/a | Winter's Fire | "When sailing in the cold and dark, this wheel can bring light and hope to anyone at the helm." |
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Wrecker Wrangler Wheel | Pirate Emporium | 349
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n/a | Wrecker Wrangler | "Whether you consider yourself a true Wrecker Wrangler or not, are you absolutely sure you want to touch this thing?" |
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The Killer Whale Wheel | The Hunter's Call | 2,800
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 40 |
The Killer Whale | "The last ship to use this beautiful sea-themed wheel was very nimble. Right 'til the end..." |
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Admiral Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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 25 |
Admiral | "Behind a wheel like this is where you belong, in command, standing proud at the helm!" |
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Bilge Rat Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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n/a | Bilge Rat | "Held together by many bodged repairs, this wheel may not always turn (and may not always stop)." |
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Castaway Bilge Rat Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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n/a | Castaway Bilge Rat | "Held together by many bodged repairs, this wheel may not always turn (and may not always stop)." |
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Ceremonial Admiral Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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25 |
Ceremonial Admiral | "Behind a wheel like this is where you belong, in command, standing proud at the helm!" |
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Grand Admiral Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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25 |
Grand Admiral | "Behind a wheel like this is where you belong, in command, standing proud at the helm!" |
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Hunter Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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n/a | Hunter | "This wheel, as black as your soul, lets your ship turn like a circling bird of prey..." |
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Imperial Sovereign Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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 25 |
Imperial Sovereign | "A shame to subject such a finely crafted wheel to the rigours of the sea, but you have places to be." |
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Rogue Sea Dog Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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 25 |
Rogue Sea Dog | "This clunking, clattering wheel has a hefty feel to it that appeals to sturdy sailors." |
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Royal Sovereign Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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25 |
Royal Sovereign | "A shame to subject such a finely crafted wheel to the rigours of the sea, but you have places to be." |
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Ruffian Sea Dog Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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25 |
Ruffian Sea Dog | "This clunking, clattering wheel has a hefty feel to it that appeals to sturdy sailors." |
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Sea Dog Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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25 |
Sea Dog | "This clunking, clattering wheel has a hefty feel to it that appeals to sturdy sailors." |
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Shark Hunter Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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n/a | Shark Hunter | "Take the helm of a shark-hunting vessel if you aren't afraid of needing a pegleg or two." |
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Sovereign Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 49,000
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25 |
Sovereign | "A shame to subject such a finely crafted wheel to the rigours of the sea, but you have places to be." |
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Azure Ocean Crawler Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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Azure Ocean Crawler | "Not necessarily the most pleasant wheel to the touch, but it seems to know its way around the seas." |
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Bone Crusher Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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Bone Crusher | "Put the skeletons you smash to better use as a ship's wheel. They can guide you to the next battle!" |
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Glorious Sea Dog Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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 30 |
Glorious Sea Dog | "A pirate can be both devilish and dignified, with a wheel like this to lead from." |
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Gold Hoarders Wheel | Gold Hoarders | 69,550
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65 |
Gold Hoarders | "Stand proud at this wheel, adorned with 24 karat gold in our name." |
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Kraken Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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Kraken | "This wheel always seems to steer you towards clashes with epic sea beasties..." |
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Legendary Wheel | Athena's Fortune Shipwright | 69,550
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Legendary | "A true pirate legend must look imperious, with this mighty wheel they'll know you're serious." |
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Merchant Alliance Wheel | Merchant Alliance | 69,550
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65 |
Merchant Alliance | "Senior Trader Mavis inspects these wheels to see if you've been taking detours on your Voyages." |
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Ocean Crawler Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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Ocean Crawler | "Not necessarily the most pleasant wheel to the touch, but it seems to know its way around the seas." |
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Order of Souls Wheel | Order of Souls | 69,550
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65 |
Order of Souls | "This wheel was repurposed from the first Skeleton Ship sunk at the Order's request." |
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Parrot Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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n/a | Parrot | "A flamboyant wheel - don't get too carried away and spin your ship into a rock!" |
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Party Boat Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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Party Boat | "Every festival needs games! Aim for the bullseye... Just not while someone's at the helm." |
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Reaper's Bones Wheel | Reaper's Bones | 69,550
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 65 |
Reaper's Bones | "Stand at this wheel and be every inch a true pirate, master of your own destiny." |
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Triumphant Sea Dog Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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Triumphant Sea Dog | "A pirate can be both devilish and dignified, with a wheel like this to lead from." |
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Wheel of the Ashen Dragon | Shipwright Shop | 69,550
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Ashen Dragon | "This scorched wheel once steered the accursed Ashen Dragon straight into legend." |
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Deep Ocean Crawler Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 110,250
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n/a | Deep Ocean Crawler | "Not necessarily the most pleasant wheel to the touch, but it seems to know its way around the seas." |
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Fearless Bone Crusher Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 110,250
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Fearless Bone Crusher | "Put the skeletons you smash to better use as a ship's wheel. They can guide you to the next battle!" |
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Inky Kraken Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 110,250
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n/a | Inky Kraken | "This wheel always seems to steer you towards clashes with epic sea beasties..." |
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Nightshine Parrot Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 110,250
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n/a | Nightshine Parrot | "A flamboyant wheel - don't get too carried away and spin your ship into a rock." |
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Wheel of Sunken Sorrow | Shipwright Shop | 139,100
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Sunken Sorrow | "Steer to port, steer to starboard - you can never escape the sorrow of a forgotten past." |
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Scurvy Bilge Rat Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 140,000
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n/a | Scurvy Bilge Rat | "Held together by many bodged repairs, this wheel may not always turn (and may not always stop)." |
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Cultured Aristocrat Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 165,375
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Cultured Aristocrat | "Other pirates should know that you’re the cream of the crop. Stand proud at this jeweled wheel." |
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Dawn Hunter Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 165,375
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Dawn Hunter | "This wheel, as black as your soul, lets your ship turn like a circling bird of prey…" |
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Eastern Winds Jade Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 165,375
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n/a | Eastern Winds Jade | "If the ship on this ship's wheel is upside down, you're either turning or something's gone horribly wrong." |
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Scorched Forsaken Ashes Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 165,375
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Scorched Forsaken Ashes | "This wheel will steer you through hot water, raining rocks and the treachery of greedy pirates." |
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Sunshine Parrot Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 165,375
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Sunshine Parrot | "A flamboyant wheel - don't get too carried away and spin your ship into a rock!" |
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Thriving Wild Rose Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 165,375
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Thriving Wild Rose | "A wheel fashioned by Wild Rose, which surely will never veer from the path your heart's desires." |
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Venomous Kraken Wheel | Shipwright Shop | 165,375
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Venomous Kraken | "This wheel always seems to steer you towards clashes with epic sea beasties…" |
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Wheel of the Silent Barnacle | Shipwright Shop | 165,375
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The Silent Barnacle | "A ship's wheel that has spent a bit too much time on the wrong side of the waves." |
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Ghost Wheel | Athena's Fortune Shipwright | 500,000
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Ghost | "Rumour has it that this wheel was used to torture a pirate... by steering him to a grogless tavern." |
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Veil of the Ancients Wheel | Athena's Fortune Shipwright | 500,000
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 27 |
Veil of the Ancients | "Wrestling with this heavy stone wheel must have kept Ancient sailors in excellent shape." |
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Dark Adventurers Wheel | Athena's Fortune Shipwright | 4,134,375
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Dark Adventurers | "Take the helm and set sail in pursuit of dark and dangerous deeds." |
Patch history[]
- 2.4.2 (February 10, 2022)
- Players can now access additional audio support when using the ship’s wheel. Within the Game Audio Settings, use ‘Enable Additional Wheel Turning Sounds’ to play a distinctive sound every quarter-turn of the wheel. The volume of this effect can be tweaked by using the accompanying volume slider.
- 2.0 (April 30, 2019)
- Wipe Out the Wheel – Targeting a ship's wheel will destroy the spokes, reducing the effectiveness of turning the ship. Repairs to the wheel will be needed to regain the ship's original turning speed.
- 1.4.4 (March 6, 2019)
- Players Left hand should no longer detach from the steering wheel.
- 1.4.0 (November 28, 2018)
- Introduced wheel cosmetics.
- First Release (March 20, 2018)
- Introduced.