Athena's Fortune and Legend Weapons (and other items)

  • Disclaimer: Don't read if you haven't reached legend and want to keep the rewards unspoiled.

    Hi all, some of my fellow legend and non legend crew have been spending our sail time on Athena grinds discussing the end game content. While sailing about with a 2+ legend crew does actually feel awesome and different than the experience leading up to it, I feel that most Legends and those working towards it agree that there is much more room for improvement.

    Mainly: Weapons

    As a proud owner of the Ferryman set, I can't help but be a little bothered that almost indisputably the coolest weapons in the game have no competition. If they aren't your thing, that's fine, but if you Google them chances are you'd agree they are significantly more epic than ANY weapons in game.
    It's highly disappointing that neither of the very cool (but limited selection) legend sets include any weapons or equipment.
    Honestly I would even be happy if they took the easy way and slightly realigned the Ferryman weapons for legend only, they're almost a perfect match already. Of course something totally unique would be preferred but seriously lack of ANY legend weapons leaves a gaping hole in the feeling of badassery when you finally hit it.
    I won't go too in depth on clothing and ship options as I am trying to focus on the weapons, but let's say the 2 outfits aren't for everyone and more ways to really stand out are needed.

    As for Athena's fortune, I'm currently rank 8 and worried about what to strive for at 10. An expanded Athena's Fortune (ideally with at least one other method of earning it) would be so welcome and keep me in the grind. They could raise it to 20 or 25 leaving us more to earn. Rep could unlock these items, with the ship and weapons saved for the highest. What could be added:

    • Instruments: There is already a ghost hurdy gurdy model in game, as can be seen in the Legend hideout. This as well as drums and an accordion, perhaps even with a sort of ghostly sound, would be beyond cool.
      *Missing clothing: Only one that comes to mind is a shirt, but this is one I would love to see for both sets to give you more outfit options, much of the ghost gear looks fantastic when mixed with other sets.
      Ship Customization: My buddies and I have taken to decorating our ship with Villainous Skulls. Whether in the lanterns or lining the stairway, or by the wheel, this valuable piece of loot is honestly one of the best ways to actually make your ship look legendary and serve as a challenge to any who would dare claim them. Can you imagine a Ghost Hull, or Sails? So many legendary things could be done with the concept. A flag with a glowing skull would be sweet for those of us elevated to the position of Sentient World Bosses.

    And finally, the most important part with the most potential: WEAPONS
    When do you hear a legend of any kind of warrior, without also hearing of their legendary weapons? As said above, this is honestly one of the biggest disappointments I have with legend and the subject of this post. Legend set weapons could be almost anything (or a reskinned ferryman) but the ghost set has some exciting possibilities.

    • Equipment: Won't cover everything, just my most desired: GHOST LANTERN.

    • Sword- There are many ways this could be done well. A wicked lookinf black blade with a glow along the entirety of the sharp point is mt personal favorite idea, or even an over the top completely glowing blade like some kind of cutlass "lightsaber". Lots of possibilities.

    • Guns: I'll keep this to one bullet point as I've rambled enough and the concept is the same for all 3. Imagine, jagged looking black weapons (think something like Destiny's Thorn as a flintlock) with the signature glowing bits, but my personal wish would be that they fire glowing cyan shot. Seriously how cool would that be? Of course cosmetic only, but it would add some huge incentive to grind the increasingly long Athena levels.

    TL;DR
    More legend and athena options please and WEAPONS!
    Love the game and almost every second I've spent in it. Give me more to earn please. ☺

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  • @tearyamoeba I had opened a topic a few days ago to try to group all the ideas to improve the title of PL but unfortunately I got no answer. That being said, I fully agree to increase Athena's levels and get other equipments! If I could add more: a ghost tattoo and scar! And some legendary hair style would be awesome.

  • @skulliah I love that idea! I didn't think much about hairstyles, scars and tattoos, but now that you popped the idea into my head there's so many cool things they could do!

    Ghost scars with glowing inside the wound! Ethereal constantly waving hair! A glowing ghost streak for the hat-averse! Davy Jones-esque tentacle beards!
    Limitless possibilities!

  • @tearyamoeba Exactly, I would love to wear all that! And then it would give more reasons to reach the legendary title.

  • @skulliah I love this game so much, they just really need to have a little more reward at the end of that absolute grind. We've earned some really unique stuff on the backs of 10,000 golden pigs.

  • @tearyamoeba the thing is PL are not at the moment the majority, so I can understand it's not really their priority. But it was nice to see them adding the dress skins! Maybe if they see a lot of feedbacks around it, we can expect some additions in the weeks to come.

  • I actually had an idea for a legend sword, but I'm not sure if it fits the style of the legend gear. Okay hear me out:

    A giant sharpened crab leg attached to a hilt. Opinions?

  • What would be a really nice touch for the PL folks (of which I am not, but still think they should get this) would be to have the weekly events be a double event - one accessible by everyone and one accessible only by Legends. If they are gonna be small things, why the heck not. Would make the whole Legend deal feel a bit more special, and of course they could still share these events with non-legends (much like their Voyages).

    Or, if not a side event for them, maybe make the event reward have something special for Legends in it that others can't access (skin or commendations and such).

    Legends need as much love as the rest of us I say, cause we all want it to mean a bit more when we get there.

  • @ardent-38 I like that! Wouldn't match the current sets but that's the point of this post, more variety for Legends!
    Personally I'd love to see a Sea of Thieves spin on a PotC Davy Jones style outfit, but obviously not a carbon copy. Would go well with the above tentacle beard!

  • @tearyamoeba said in Athena's Fortune and Legend Weapons (and other items):

    @ardent-38 I like that! Wouldn't match the current sets but that's the point of this post, more variety for Legends!
    Personally I'd love to see a Sea of Thieves spin on a PotC Davy Jones style outfit, but obviously not a carbon copy. Would go well with the above tentacle beard!

    Yes. Just yes. We can call it the "Bottom feeders" set or something. Have it be peg legs with barnacles on them, jackets with seaweed stuck to the back, beards with seashells tied into them, swords made with crab legs, tankards with teeth for handles, it would be awesome!

  • @redeyesith agreed! Cool idea! I don't want to get too entitled, but I think it's not off base to say that Legends and those serious about becoming them are what has helped keep this game afloat through the criticisms. Obviously it takes a massive amount of commitment and play time to reach, so they are the ones truly playing the game the most. I think some more for us is well earned, and could keep those still grinding in play during those "crisis of faith" moments 3 days into the merchant grind. I've heard many of my friends say there just isn't enough at the end to be bothered. It is an amazing experience being a legend but I can't wholly disagree.

    Also don't let your merchant fall behind or you'll regret it lol

  • Why increase Athena level? It already takes 93 repetitive, time consuming, not very challenging, obnoxious voyages. Don't get me wrong, I agree with the fact that legends should have more content to unlock. We have spent hundreds of hours to get here, but have nothing to work for. Personally I think the ghost attire is ugly (except the dress, I use that when I'm trying to be disrespectful). The legend ship figurehead is cool, the hull and sails are meh. There needs to be a pirate legend instance or boss fight that has a chance for "unique"/rare cosmetics. There needs to be more distinguishable legend gear. We all look the same.

  • @diplexstatue44 I don't disagree with anything you've said lol besides personally enjoying the 2 outfits. And Athena increase would keep us playing to use our fancy stuff, but I agree more ways to earn rep for it would be essential for increasing the level.
    Personally I like (most) of the ghost outfit, but you aren't the first to say they dislike it or the excessive purple. I like both but I understand.
    That's why we need more Legendary specific attire, I dont even want to wear my legend outfit because EVERY pirate legend is, and the ghost is even more common (at least the early pieces) because they aren't legend exclusive.

  • Instances that have a chance of rare items like clothing/weapons/ship decor/emotes etc.. is the only hope this game has of survival. I hate to say it but the playability is crashing now that it's not "new" and exciting anymore. I wish I could sit in one dev meeting lol

  • @diplexstatue44 Endgame 'dungeons' but with Sea of Thieves' unique spin could be awesome

  • @redeyesith but first they really need to allow us to bring other crews in the legendary hideout. How many times I wanted to bring other players there but only the ones in my crew are allowed :(

  • @skulliah it'd be nice, but there's more and more legends every day. I feel like if you want to get inside badly enough it's achievable. Really just message me if I'm available I'll let someone in 😂

  • @tearyamoeba Well I'm a legend so I can get there whenever I want and I can invite whoever I want but it's just not on the same journey. Now everytime I kill Meg we head to an outpost and a lot of players haven't been there yet. They like so much the animation when you open the secret door, so it's a bit sad they can't see what's in it. It just broke the experience and I can't really see why they don't allow them to come.

  • @skulliah yeah I feel it. It happened to me once before I hit legend, met some nice guys who offered to let me in and I was unable. Thankfully I met more shortly after.

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