Sea of Thieves: Improve your Aim and never miss a shot [FLINTLOCK]

[@PhuzzyBond]

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[@Haydn-h8r]

PhuzzyBond WOAH! Phuzzy! Your parents let you stay up late! Lucky!!

[@PhuzzyBond]

Yes only once tho, now I'm sad

[@YouTubeBuffet]

Phuzzy: *grown mans voice* - MoM lEts mE stAy uP Kids: **I feel included** Me: *hits right arrow twice and rolls eyes*

[@meneeryarno22]

@@PhuzzyBond hey phuzzy, I often use admiral flintlock and the bilge rat flintlock. Those two are the best in my opinion. Now I need to find that speed and skill for combat, but I will get that when I start doing arena.

[@jameskirton2002]

As a professional Parrot set collector, I have never been so offended by something to true: parrot pistol trash

[@sgtpaloogoo2811]

So glad your parents let you stay up late to make this video! It was really good!

[@nathangilbert5297]

LEL

[@rugrats9386]

Yeah not sure if he was joking

[@idlehour]

@@rugrats9386 pretty sure it was sarcastic but its hard to tell when reading things .

[@pierreo33]

@@rugrats9386 ???????

[@wabbokan]

The parrot flintlock offset had me laughing so hard...

[@tiantian329]

The barrel is so low on the gun that it’s kinda true tho...

[@Nyaada77]

It was the first gun I got because I thought “man I like this, it looks cool” when I got it I promptly swapped back to the sailors pistol

[@caioaugusto3138]

@@Nyaada77 Looks like dog crap

[@garrettpackard1388]

I don't care about the offset on the night shine parrot pistol I shall use it along with everything else in the set for the rest of my days a mystic mercenary

[@haezz4027]

@@caioaugusto3138 nah ur wrong

[@Logan-tw7wv]

Most useful thing in this video for me: "There are no headshots in this game". Still rather new, but that's great to know!

[@lifewasgiventous1614]

That’s not true though is it...I was one shot at full health playing arena, I messaged the guy what happened he said Headshot so what gives?

[@walukirby]

@@lifewasgiventous1614 headshot doesn't exist. Only thing that can oneshot you (in terms of guns, not other things like cannonballs), is the blunderbuss, or if two players pistol/snipe you at the same time.

[@starwarsfan6087]

I think the only enemy that takes headshot damage is the kraken tentacles

[@FunnyFreak_]

​@@starwarsfan6087That is true

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

​​@@lifewasgiventous1614 cannonballs can one-shot you (though it was changed to 70% health for sloop crews since this video). Better crews can coordinate their shots to kill one person with eyes of reach, and then there's the point-blank blunder. Since it was Arcade, there is a good chance that the crew was sweaty enough to coordinate a snipe, or more likely you simply hadn't noticed you were below 70%

[@AdLamb]

Mercenary pistol isn’t limited, it was eye of reach and blunderbuss that were.

[@WhiplashBunny]

William Przychodzen, get it in the shop for 9,450

[@WhiplashBunny]

William Przychodzen cool

[@joneill5298]

How *did* you get the eye of reach and blunderbuss? Just curios.

[@grainy8085]

@@joneill5298 those two were limited in dukes shop quite some time ago, you needed to finish some special voyages but I don't know what you needed to exactly do there.

[@donna8536]

@@grainy8085 they were the reaper run of shipwreck bay, and I dont know the other one, i only did the one I named for some reason

[@filipbarta8982]

I use the Ferryman pistol. Best pistol in the game imo. It has a nice point/spear for great shooting

[@PhuzzyBond]

Wish I have it 😊 not that I would use it, but I've heard good things about it

[@LordosisProduction]

@@PhuzzyBond Isn't the mercenary pistol available for purchase from the gun vendor now?

[@reidrobertson8072]

Dr Hades yes it’s still available

[@PBI45]

@@LordosisProduction best one go for it man

[@idk4772]

Another good pistol is the kraken one or the mercenary I personally like the kraken one

[@kingoftwilight13]

I adore the Ebon Flintlock. I almost never miss! It’s helped me secure numerous far-away kills or shots into crows nests! :)

[@seanplumb2277]

You may have just converted me from eye of reach.

[@PhuzzyBond]

Haha awesome 😁 eye of reach is great too, blunderbuss is not my friend

[@notanoriginalusername1342]

PhuzzyBond dude, I really liked the Parrot flintlock. Guess I’ll m changing design.

[@PhuzzyBond]

You can still use it my friend 😊 just try and get used to the offset, which is not recommended, but it's possible

[@blundy1]

@@PhuzzyBond :(

[@izizwhatiziznt]

@@blundy1 lol

[@Pestothrope]

When I'm sailing between two destinations, I always stand on the deck and aim for the bell on top of the mast with the pistol. That little "ding" is so satisfying.

[@JoshBeck-z5m]

Same, great practice

[@xmshkx144]

Thank you for those tips, very useful, even though i havent gotten any of those guns yet because of how plain they are, maybe thats why we keep losing attacks. My husband and i have been playing for a little over a month and we both love it, but we have some terrible luck on the sea with encounters! Seems like everyone attacks us no matter what and weve run into 2 people so far that were actually friendly.

[@PhuzzyBond]

Hey thank you for sharing your story 😊 early weeks you always get attacked , just make sure to keep a distance from anyone. I assume you're always on a sloop, so sail exactly against the wind with sails straight against it, this will get you out of trouble most of the time, as it is the fastest against the wind, if you need any more help, you're most welcome to my discord , 2,000 friendly pirates 😊

[@ixxolos]

After using the Hunter Flintlock for so long i kinda like the "aim slightly lower" due to it not obstructing my target whilst tracking it. Practice Practice Practice.

[@derreklong3549]

Agreed. Same with RL guns I'd rather have a 12 o clock shooter than a 6 o clock shooter.

[@shaunarthur504]

I am glad I got the mercenary pistol. Love the vid.

[@meneeryarno22]

Thank you for the good guide. I already play the game a while now, and I often use flintlock. Sometimes in ship to ship combat I use blunder bus bc I want to defend the ladders. But flintlock is the best.

[@BoPendleton]

Thanks for helping me choose my flintlock! Now I have more accuracy to my shots!

[@zacheryricks8263]

Thanks for the tips! Mercenary pistol is my personal favorite.

[@Constantine_Cvl8]

Thanks so much Phuzzy ! My aim and accuracy has been improved thanks to this guide

[@Sange4499]

i was using seadogs pistol before seeing this and i agree. My 1st gun was the parrot flintlock because I had the whole boat and attire theme thing going on but super hard to aim so i switched. On the no headshots note, they definitely apply to golden skele's after being wet by bucket or ocean.

[@gunnerstahl3811]

Finally a video recognizing your superior pistol shots. Well made and super informative sir.

[@PhuzzyBond]

Haha thank you 😊

[@dawidscheffler7152]

Thanks for the reviews; definitely will check further on improving my aim with my preferred looking pistol :)

[@jasonhammers665]

Phuzzy, this is my first comment on one of your videos. I have watched several of your sea of thieves videos and guides, and I found them all very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to put them together. My favorite pistol has always been the mercenary due to it actually having a site. Thank you for validating my choice.

[@Azerkeux]

Interesting to note here that you seem most interested in pistols whose point of impact seems to line closely with the point of aim. In real life we are taught 'line of white' where essentially you aim at the belt to hit center mass instead of aim at center mass to hit center mass. I've been using the Mercenary pistol but may swap to the Hunter as in your demonstration it seems to line up most with what you would expect with real iron sights

[@Ksee89]

I got the twilight hunter flintlock watching your channel. It's got sights so it's my favorite to use haha!

[@fenrar9777]

I had no idea the game didn't have headshots! That is actually a game changer regarding how I will aim!

[@will4463]

Flintlock gang forever

[@jakobc.2558]

I only started using the pistol once I got my hand on the mercinary version. Not only does it look cool but it is such a unbelivable advantage to have a sight which does not block your view while aiming at an enemy.

[@rftm]

It looks like the Aristocrat Pistol, available in the black market archive from Larinna (currently) is similar in design to the Merc and Onyx Pistols, with a front sight, albeit with a shorter barrel. Could be a good runner's up in the present days of the seas.

[@panickingpat4508]

I had no idea that different guns shot differently. Thank you!

[@Krumpulous]

I always felt I was nailing more shots with the sea dog pistol than any other one I own, but to know it's legitimately more accurate when ADS, that seals the deal for me to sword/sea dog pistol for my weapon combo.

[@PedRandaPirate]

Oof, when you use the Parrot pistol exclusively

[@testaccount7650]

TheDoctor117 ok qrow

[@thatguywithquarters454]

Eyyy you got only parrot gear too?

[@legomaster7476]

When I got the game I really wanted the black dog pistol that was the pre order, as soon as the mercenary pistol came out I immediately got it. I agree that those two guns are the best, a flintlock and sword combo is nice. Keep up the good videos 👍🏻

[@blundy1]

I like the Aristocrat pistol. Has the front sight still. Honestly any of the front sight flintlocks are great to use. Pick your favourite!

[@Chrisp_E]

Except when you have 200 ping and the hit doesn’t register

[@bradleyryan4380]

When it registers but u didn't hit oof

[@waxy1277]

I typically run in the 60 to 70 range. Logged in the other day and it was 1100. I couldn't even loot barrels.

[@zero5496]

I been using the hunter pistol for so long it’s becoming a natural thing now to aim with that

[@_R_R_R]

Titanfall gang

[@capnphoenix]

I use the Parrot Pistol; it took some getting used to but I can nail nearly all of my shots. Normally I aim the tip at wherever I want to shoot, and then I flick it up as I shoot to account for the bullet firing below the tip.

[@jacobharrell2634]

Once I knew where the rounds where going it was pretty easy to get used to lol

[@JonathanGarcia-vz4ic]

@@jacobharrell2634 yea but it's just to much easier to do that with ANY other flintlock

[@dillpickle987]

This video honestly did help me a boatload. With a model I was comfortable with (the beautiful Wild Rose Flintlock from Duke) and a bit of practice, I’m making some incredible shots. I can even make an oncoming gunpowder barrel skeleton drop his cargo with relative ease, and have had a few compliments from crew mates. Some even asked if I was using an Eye of Reach!

[@PhuzzyBond]

Great man 😊 yes this video was before the wild rose flintlock , but that is also a great pistol , I will make a part two updated version after April DLC

[@dillpickle987]

PhuzzyBond I look forward to it! Subscribing now!

[@linux9095]

Can someone please tell me what the name of the island at 4:44 was? I can't understand it ...

[@kenbarber2774]

Great video, love your content. This guide really helped me out when I first started playing and I still bounce from Sea Dog, Mercenary and Kraken flintlocks depending on situation.

[@EricHockridge]

Liked, Subscribed and Ship Bell turned on. Keep up the great content, Loving this game. Loving that you have such an in-depth tutorial channel dedicated to it. Keep up the great work man!

[@roguecarrot7582]

Flint lock and cutlass for life. The true pirate load out. No double gunning here

[@JoshBeck-z5m]

What about gunslinging? They are going to add a second pistol type

[@xxdovaxx1]

not bad video, for me the best & most easy to use pistol is the mercenary pistol, i use the ice pistol from the winter event, becouse its a nice combo between look nice and fire very good

[@cobbwall]

Very helpful, awesome vid!

[@battleaxe5518]

You could just put a tiny dot on your monitor where the aiming point is, like tear off a tiny bit of the sticky part of a post-it note, and you’d never have to ADS with the flintlock (at least for close/mid range fighting).

[@tangofett4065]

Great video as usual Phuzzy! In my opinion, the Ferryman Pistol is the absolute best pistol in the game. The sights down the middle line up every shot perfectly. Unfortunately, to get it you have to buy the controller (which is awesome), but it’s sooo expensive now. I bought mine for retail when the game first launched

[@PhuzzyBond]

Yes I heard that about it 😊 and I wanted to cover it, but ofcorse, hard to get, not to forget that in videos, content should be suitable for the new player, which is the reason Seadog guns were my vote, thanks for the feedback matey

[@tangofett4065]

PhuzzyBond good point! The Sea Dog set is typically better than everything anyway 😎

[@izaakburningham3188]

I personally use the Wild Rose, they're quite similar to the Mercenary, having a front post.

[@jrsimeon02]

"Being one of the sea dog family members, what on earth happened here?" LOL

[@skyblue2708]

I'm going to throw in the wild rose flintlock as having one of the most accurate sights in the game. Also if for whatever reason you can't get the merc flintlock, you can just go buy the aristocrat flintlock, it's the exact same thing just a different colour.

[@desmondharper6628]

"My mom told me i have the best aim in Sea of Theives" - PhuzzyBond 2019

[@kalaban9980]

You are crazy good with the flint lock pistol! I don't play enuf to be this good Plus I try to avoid fights, But I will take your advice and get some practice.

[@wickwickening3977]

The flintslinger 😁 great video .thx bro ✌

[@Logan_Blueline]

I use the Ruffian Seadog. Has a nice point that acts like an iron sight.

[@swolebanana9674]

;-; i got the parrot flintlock coz it was pretty, i thought all guns were the same due to skins, but each skin is its own pistol omg that's beautiful c:

[@chayster97]

That’s just like the cannons, which he talks about in what is pretty much the cannon version of this video, haha. I use the Forsaken Ashes Cannons, and it took watching that video to realise that they have a higher sight than straight-stopped cannons. I prefer it, though, because it means I’m able to aim a little closer to what I want to shoot. I was already a decent shot up to mid range, but I’ve improved and am hitting long distance shots with decent accuracy thanks to Phuzzy.

[@swolebanana9674]

Heathen I just figured out how to customize the ship and I turned in 5 of the reaper chest only one 2 manned sloop went after me, it was funny because I was very stocked up, and fire bombed their ship with 30+ firebombs I think it was over kill and I accidentally set myself a flame but that trip I got the 2nd set of reaper cannons it looks shiny c: I got the shark hull livery and black sails and pirate flag to make the Black Pearl c: and I also learned to never touch Kegs because I just explode 🤣 also not to sail over kegs I was at a gold reaper bounty at the end of the day and ran over a stronghold keg and F for my sloop ;-; I sailed with my dingy to a seapost to sell all my fish I have the Hunter of Pondies on my Title now c:

[@Sagacaulaid]

I always stick to my tried-and-true, the Wild Rose flintlock, which has a proper sight that always helps me hit faraway targets

[@rho-no5521]

Great video! I subscribed.... can’t wait to see more

[@reddeadrat7734]

Phuzzy u are the best sot youtuber you don’t talk about nonsense and you get to the point straight away

[@PhuzzyBond]

Thank you 😊

[@reddeadrat7734]

No problem mate

[@HeavenlyTeachingsHub]

I used to use the parrot pistol 🤦🏽‍♂️ but when I watched this video a couple months ago I started using the mercanary pistol and it’s so good!

[@gavinkinghorn7937]

I love this video my personal opinion overall is the Sea Dog pistol is the best regardless of price, the Mercenary pistol is great but for aiming the Sea Dog in my opinion is the best maybe that's because I am a little more used to it. I also love taking target practice I have gotten to the point I can hit the bell in the crow's nest about 1 out of 5 times at a distance where I can barley even see the bell thanks Phuzzy for the video. Also cosmetically I like the Brown Sea Dog pistol better than the black.

[@MCshadr217]

I know I'm two years late. But one thing of note with the glorious sea dog pistol: You don't use the barrel to aim. It has a side sight, meaning you use that to aim whilst having full visibility ;)

[@rotkappy1424]

i enjoyed this a lot! is there similar videos of all other weapons?

[@RYLXZEE]

“You can tell a pirate by the type of pistol he’s using” phuzzybond

[@viking8781]

Ive been watching a lot of your videos lately. I wish you has some longer ones. Can show gameplay then if you get into a battle voice over explaining what you do. Basically only complaint is we want more lol

[@PhuzzyBond]

Check my latest videos, longer ones with narration, and more coming 🤗

[@thewhalelord8732]

I switch between mercenary, aristocrat, and sea dog (ruffian). I’ve been mainly using the sea dog pistol. But sometimes I use the bilge rat and admiral.

[@thememelord6510]

I’m glad to know I’ve been using the worst pistol in the game, I’ll be sure to change it next time I set sail

[@ghostleemann955]

PARROT

[@vulthure4752]

Imagine using parrot pistol

[@gamegladi8or669]

Yo Phuzzy can you do a version of this video but with cannons. And go over how the different skins make aiming harder or easier

[@nathangilbert5297]

Ok, maybe I'll give flintlock another go, for me, eye of reach has always been productive

[@braddywakler8601]

I use the Kracken flintlock and I’ve mastered where to aim with it

[@D77tcPelican]

Thanks so much, I wish I had this 14 PVP battles ago

[@cavinrauch]

Hell yeah the only gun skin I've ever applied turned out to be the best :D

[@Gunplabro]

If you're not using the flintlocks or blunderbuss you aren't a real pirate. I lock all eye of reach users in my brig.

[@wallisaa22]

Great video! Will you be doing similar videos for the blunderbuss and eye of reach?

[@PhuzzyBond]

Blunder and Eye of reach are all similar, since eye of reach is all about the spy glass on top, so gun always shoots the same, and for blunderbuss, it's a scatter for bullets so there is no precision in using it, my only advice is to not use bulky designs so you can get better view

[@CGallerine]

Blunderbuss doesn't need its own vid due to it being a 0% aim skill required and everyone's first choice to get used to the pvp.

[@ahalo3rat117]

I use the parrot and hunter gear because they look cool, I've just always thought I had terrible aim

[@ThatPopularKid19]

I started using the sovereign pistol and started missing all my shots, I had no idea that each pistol had different aim, good to know.

[@themechanic4592]

The sea dog pistol is easy to attain as well. It was my first and I still use it

[@Joe-km5ou]

Idc which started weapon was the best so I just use the flintlock and have been having lots of fun with it

[@justinhorrocks8564]

Lmao apparently I've been using the recommended flintlock this whole time. Now I'm wondering if I ever should switch.

[@Gold71203]

I was wondering why I never hit anything I aim at with the sovereign pistol, thank you for converting me to the mercenary pistol

[@romanempireball8522]

I mostly use the mercenary pistol and yet its my all time fav

[@rob_olmstead]

Glory to the mappers, lol

[@ZephyrusAsmodeus]

Kraken is perfect for me personally, just aim center mass and you either get a body shot or a headshot, and comes in my favorite purple color, works for me.

[@themilkman184]

yea same i just got the game and that was the first thing i bought. works amazingly

[@magicpyroninja]

Glad someone finally said it subbed now

[@ryathin_]

For most of the time I have played I have used the sea dog pistol with some blunderbuss mixed in there

[@theflightlessalbatross3415]

I am new to sea of thieves, and not a heavy pvp guy, but this video had made up my mind: Time to become the best parrot pistol in the seas

[@CaptainLionheart1]

I use the mercenary flintlock for the sights. Glad I was right about it.

[@LocoRoco2009]

I actually do pretty good with the parrot gun :P The offset is bellow the top, sharp end of the barrel

[@Gnarfield_]

The mercenary flintlock is my favorite but they are all good once you get use to them. . . Well except the hunter and parrot. Those 2 are just for show

[@danielhenze8182]

Yeah I love the Mercenary pistol

[@pozdneev1]

Skeleton pistol is the worst imo

[@4717-b7j]

The parrot is amazing the bottom point it has works great

[@randybeltran6607]

47 1776 it’s the easiest one to aim with for me

[@IRequiemI]

Sea dog always has been my favourite one due for its look and accuracy

[@anoobisthelegend1794]

Great video Phuzzy! Quick question, would you recommend pistol over eye of reach or not? I’m just curious and I want to make sure that I’m practicing with the best weapon.

[@PhuzzyBond]

There is no best in my opinion 🤗 just flintlock works in all situations for close and far encounters, when I get to close to eye of reach players they get disoriented which is an advantage 🤗

[@anoobisthelegend1794]

PhuzzyBond ha yeah I suppose that’s true. Thanks for the advice.

[@PhuzzyBond]

@@anoobisthelegend1794 remember, you are the best weapon 🤗 you're welcome

[@sirsmoss7362]

I personally use the cronch pistol, mostly because of a inside joke, but it’s pretty accurate in my book

[@wisp37]

I just put a piece of sticky tack in the middle of my TV for a reticle, never miss

[@Dani-yo6zw]

For real? 😂

[@kwasohwn2]

your mind is mega

[@GGMatt]

Try a piece of sticky tape on the screen and simply draw a tiny dot with sharpie in the center. Old-school trick that people used to use years ago but still holds up today

[@splurcarti3r]

i shot a nerf gun tack at my tv on accident but now i have a small white dot that i use as a reticle.

[@DiamondarBoss]

My favorite is the Royal Sovereign pistol, even though it’s not that good lol

[@MonkeNoel]

I’ve used the seadog pistol in 1 year. Not because it is good, but because I like the basic design. Gosh I feel lucky

[@karmec7561]

you can use the aristrocrats flintlock as an alternative for the mercs pistol.

[@idlehour]

All the intros are great. Thanks again for the videos. You shaped me to the pirate i am today. All 14 days out at sea.

[@geko_acidic]

I got the cronch pistol, the banna one. I never bought it from the pirate emporium so I don't know how I have it I think it was a twitch prime drop. But it also has the same edge as the sea dog pistol. Can't beleive my stupid banana gun is one of the most acurate lmao

[@keks_yt4314]

Yes you are a realy good shoter hope i see you on the seas ;)

[@PhuzzyBond]

Thank you 🤗 I hop so!

[@schishne7546]

not sure if it was different before but the mercenary pistol is one you can just purchase for gold right now

[@ThomasMcIlmoyle]

intro was pretty funny lol nice video

[@brandonverzijl6234]

your video's are verry useful keep it up you make good videos

[@goat6354]

My favorite is the ebon flintlock. Its so easy to aim with.

[@J1995M]

I watched this video over a year ago and picked up the mercenary pistol. Had to come back to figure out how I’m supposed to shoot the glorious sea dog blunder I mean pistol

[@markaj_]

I shouldve searched for this video before buying the entire parrot set and wondering why some of my shots arent hitting

[@SojuLast]

parrot set is pretty ugly and its also really bad too

[@markaj_]

@@SojuLast yea 9 months later I'm pirate legend and using mercenary while naked

[@prodigalespace7299]

to this day, this very day, i use this the sea dog pistol. its flintlock meta, none better!