If you've spent any time sailing the turbulent seas of Skull and Bones, you know that the right ship build can make all the difference. Some setups are strong, others situational, but every so often a build comes along that feels borderline unfair-melting enemies, trivializing world events, and turning naval combat into a playground. Today, we're diving deep into exactly that: the revived Frigate torpedo build, more Skull and Bones Items, powered by Rama's Legacy and amplified by the addition of a new buoy that changes the entire meta.

 

This isn't just another ship guide-it's the return of a classic day-one build, now optimized with new tools that make it one of the strongest loadouts in the game. Whether you're farming events, dominating PvP encounters, or taking down bosses like Le Tiang Ning, this Frigate build absolutely shreds.

 

Why the Frigate?

 

Before we break down the weapons and upgrades, let's talk about the Frigate itself. This ship's strength comes not just from its firepower, but from its ability to tank damage and support allies.

 

Key stats and traits include:

 

 Unmatched defenses: With "Grit," every hit you take stacks armor by 40, up to a maximum of 400 (10 stacks). Each stack lasts 15 seconds, making the Frigate harder to crack the longer it's in the fight.

 

 Ally support: Nearby friendly ships take 10-20% reduced damage depending on your Grit stacks.

 

 Resolve mechanic: At 10 stacks of Grit, Resolve triggers-restoring 10% Brace Strength, reducing status effect damage by 20%, and doubling your threat generation for 10 seconds.

 

In short, the Frigate doesn't just deal damage-it soaks it, controls enemy aggro, and gives allies a safer window to engage. Perfect for group events, but also incredibly resilient for solo captains.

 

The New Meta Weapon: The Spirit Buoy

 

The Frigate torpedo build was already deadly, but the introduction of the Spirit Buoy takes it to the next level.

 

Here's why it's game-changing:

 

 Armor reduction: Lowers enemy armor by 20%.

 

 Movement debuff: Slows targets by 50% for 3 seconds.

 

 Vulnerability trigger: Makes Weeping Specters vulnerable to damage.

 

Paired with Rama's Legacy torpedoes, this buoy ensures your enemies can't outrun you and can't shrug off your barrages. The reduced armor essentially guarantees that every salvo hits like a truck, while the slow makes it much easier to land torpedoes on agile targets.

 

To maximize uptime, run Rapid Reload and Durable Buoy modifiers. This keeps the debuff active for as long as possible, giving you near-constant control over enemy defenses.

 

Weapons Loadout

 

The weapons are the heart of this build, and here's the setup that makes it so devastating:

 

Front and Rear Weapons: Dhakkars

 

 Chosen not for their base damage, but for the Thunder perks.

 

 Thunder effect: Armed torpedoes double their speed and penetrate through targets. They also apply a -200 armor debuff for 10 seconds-a puncture-like effect that synergizes perfectly with Rama's Legacy.

 

Primary Torpedo: Rama's Legacy

 

 Deals increasing damage per simultaneous hit thanks to the Catalyzics perk.

 

 With six top-deck weapons, damage scales to absurd levels.

 

 Modified with Combustion and Double Amplified Flooding for even higher output.

 

When combined with the Spirit Buoy's armor reduction, Rama's Legacy becomes a weapon of mass destruction, capable of one-shotting even fully geared player ships.

 

Armor and Survivability

 

For armor, two strong options stand out:

 

1.Nocturn Heart-Provides flat increased damage, making it ideal if you're confident in your survivability.

 

2.Rim's Hide-Adds Bastion, reducing damage taken by 20% while half-sails or anchored. A defensive choice if you expect to take heavy punishment.

 

If you're farming events where you shred enemies before they touch you, Nocturn Heart is the go-to. If you're pushing into dangerous PvP zones, Rim's Hide offers a safety net.

 

Ship Furniture Setup

 

Furniture boosts push this build into overdrive. Here's the optimal configuration:

 

 Rim's Breath Churner-+20% explosive secondary damage, +5% explosive weapon damage.

 

 Tuning Station I-+20% torpedo secondary damage, +projectile speed, +crew stamina restoration.

 

 Ramrod Workshop--7% reload time for broadsides, +7% secondary damage from broadsides.

 

 Port & Starboard Powder Kegs-+10% damage each for respective sides.

 

 Torpedo Works-+90% torpedo secondary damage.

 

Together, these amplify torpedo damage to obscene levels, ensuring every hit chunks massive portions of enemy HP.

 

Gameplay Strategy

 

This build excels because of its simplicity and raw power. Here's how to maximize it:

 

1.Deploy the Spirit Buoy to reduce armor and slow the enemy.

 

2.Fire torpedoes from front and sides-land as many simultaneous hits as possible to trigger Rama's Legacy stacking damage.

 

3.Use Brand Recall equivalent mechanics with torpedo repositioning-reapply the buoy to maintain debuffs.4.Brace strategically to maintain Grit stacks and trigger Resolve when needed.

 

5.Against bosses, position carefully-catch them while stationary or during predictable movement to land full salvos.

 

The key is consistency: keep the buoy active, hit torpedoes in clusters, and watch even the toughest ships disintegrate in seconds.

 

Event Farming and Boss Fights

 

One of the biggest strengths of this build is its ability to farm world events solo-something not all ships can reliably do.

 

 Dark Tide Event: With torpedoes and buoy synergy, you can shred targets in under a minute.

 

 Le Tiang Ning: Difficult to hit while moving, but if caught stationary, she melts instantly.

 

 Le Pest: Easier than Ning thanks to predictable patterns. Positioning is key to landing shots.

 

 General World Events: Any boss or elite ship encounter becomes trivial with correct torpedo placement.

 

Even in Tier 2 and beyond, this Frigate slices through enemies as though they were nothing more than paper ships.

 

Strengths and Weaknesses

 

No build is flawless, but this one comes close.

 

Strengths:

 

 Unmatched torpedo damage (can one-shot players and bosses).

 High survivability with Grit stacks and Resolve.

 Capable of soloing world events quickly.

 Spirit Buoy makes hitting torpedoes significantly easier.

 

Weaknesses:

 

 Reliant on landing torpedo salvos-miss too many, and fights drag on.

 Struggles against highly mobile ships that constantly evade.

 Healing can occasionally feel clunky if mistimed.

 

Still, with practice, weaknesses are minimized, leaving a powerhouse of a ship that dominates nearly every scenario.

 

Fashion on the Seas: The Plague Doctor Look

 

Of course, no Skull and Bones guide would be complete without some fashion talk. The Plague Doctor outfit has quickly become a fan favorite. While it's not currently in the store, you can pick up the Harbinger of Death set from Vantiasier vendors in Teloc or Saint Anne.

 

By combining the set with the new event skin tone and hat, you can create a near-perfect Le Pest cosplay-perfect for thematic runs and intimidating opponents. Because if you're going to crush enemies in one shot, you might as well look terrifying while doing it.

 

Final Thoughts

 

The Frigate torpedo build is back, and it's stronger than ever. With Rama's Legacy, Dhakkar debuffs, the Spirit Buoy's armor reduction, and carefully optimized furniture, this setup is nothing short of broken.

 

Whether you're farming events, dominating PvP waters, or hunting down world bosses, this build gives you the tools to do it quickly, efficiently, and with style. It combines overwhelming offensive power with a sturdy defensive core, making it one of the most versatile and rewarding builds in Skull and Bones.

 

So if you're tired of long, drawn-out fights, gear up your Frigate, make more cheap Skull and Bones Silver, slap on the Spirit Buoy, and unleash the ocean's most destructive force. Just be warned-once you've felt this much power, every other build will feel like child's play.