Sea of Thieves takes players on a swarthy journey through the open seas. Forming a crew, having ship battles, and digging up lost treasure are just a few of the options available. Riddles buried loot vary from easy to difficult, but the one for Snake Island can throw some players for a loop. Check out this Sea of Thieves guide for solving the Snake Island riddle and claim the reward.
Of the things to do in Sea of Thieves, riddles offer a few vague lines hinting at the location of unique plunder. Pirates will need to have a good sense of their surroundings to decipher these clues. The Snake Island riddle provides three main tips for discovering the hidden treasure. It mentions Snake Island itself, a sunstone, and 6 paces North, and these are the key pieces necessary for the quest.
The riddle's author mentions that the gold is hiding on Snake Island brave and old. While it island may be obvious, the specific location may not be as well known especially with all the changes coming to Sea of Thieves in 2021. The island itself is found in quadrant N-19 on the naval chart. It sits between Chicken Island and Crook's Hollow, just a few quadrants north of Plunder Outpost. Pick one of these locations to start, and head towards the noted spot.
Next, captains will need to direct the ship towards a Sunstone on a South West beach. It also states that this area is on the largest isle. Snake Island includes multiple isles, but the biggest one is clearly the central one. Circle the island until reaching the Southwest side. From there, a rock will become visible near the beach. The rock is has a red sun marking, signifying a sunstone that the author mentions. Stop the ship here and head overboard.
The last part of the riddle should be the easiest for players to figure out. Starting from the sunstone, all that needs to be done is head 6 paces North. Get ready to dig down, and the treasure will appear. From there, just take it back to the ship and the days selling fish may be over.
While simple enough, the Snake Island Riddle should provide a worthy challenge. Though there is no major combat involved in accessing it, the puzzle can be somewhat of a head-scratcher if unfamiliar with all the islands. Whether with a crew or sailing alone in Sea of Thieves, follow these steps, and the treasure of Snake Island can be uncovered.
Sea of Thieves is available on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.