Lanterns in Sea of Thieves serve as more than simple light sources when navigating dark caves and nighttime waters. By obtaining different colored flames known as Flames of Fate, players can customize their ship lights and unlock specific world events. Understanding how to collect these distinct colors adds a strategic layer to every voyage on the open seas.
The Six Flames of Fate and How to Acquire Them
Each lantern color in Sea of Thieves represents a specific cause of defeat, which players must experience to claim the flame on the Ferry of the Damned. The blue flame requires meeting your end by a shark or siren, while the red flame is granted after falling to fire or lava. Pink flames demand defeat at the hands of another pirate crew, making it one of the most dynamic colors to collect.
Other colors include green for falling to skeletons, purple for succumbing to venom, and white for being struck by lightning. Once on the Ferry of the Damned, raise your personal lantern toward the Well of Fates in the center of the ship to capture the active color. This action stores the colored flame inside your lantern until you decide to transfer it elsewhere.
How to Change Your Lantern Color in Sea of Thieves
To change your lantern color, interact with the Well of Fates after returning from the land of the dead with your desired death condition. Hold out your lantern using the secondary action key, then press the prompt to take the flame from the well. This immediately alters your lantern's glow to match the specific Flame of Fate you earned.
Once your personal lantern is lit with a new color, you can carry it back through the portal to your main game session. You can then approach any mounted lantern on your ship and choose the option to set the flame, changing the vessel's exterior and interior lighting. This allows entire crews to coordinate their ship appearance or prepare for specific encounters.
Practical Uses for Colored Lanterns
Changing your lantern colors is essential for triggering high-level world encounters, most notably the Fort of the Damned raid. Activating this challenging event requires players to collect all six Flames of Fate and place them in matching statues atop the fort. Completing this setup unlocks massive rewards, making colored flames a valuable asset for ambitious crews.
Beyond world events, colored lanterns are useful for completing regional commendations and lighting environmental beacons across the map. Many pirates also use custom colors to signal intent or add personality to their sailing adventures. Managing your flame colors effectively ensures your crew is always prepared for tactical challenges and lucrative voyages.
