There are a plethora of hidden marvels to uncover on the countless islands within Ubisoft’sSkull and Bones, and it just wouldn’t be a seafaring tale of pirates and plundering without some buried treasure. Thankfully, the game is teeming with loot to unearth, provided you can read the cryptic maps you encounter on your journey.

One map in particular that you may encounter in the early stages of the game is the Islands of the Moon treasure map, which is classed as a Common Treasure Map and is relatively easy to locate, provided you familiarize yourself with your own navigation map. If you’re stuck on where to locate the hidden booty, this guide will provide you with the answers as tohow and where to find the Islands of the Moon hidden treasure.

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How to Find the Islands of the Moon in Skull and Bones

The map that starts the quest for buried treasure provides players with a relatively clear diagram of the island where the loot is hidden. Given the title ofthe treasure huntis the Islands of the Moon Treasure, it is a very safe assumption that the valuables will be found in that particular region. If you have not explored this area, you’ll be able to narrow down its location as the Islands of the Moon area is still marked on your game map, even when undiscovered.

To locate the island, you will need totravel north-west of Saint-Anne, which is a reliable reference point, given it’s the first pirate den you find yourself in at the beginning of the game. Of course, there are other islands standing between Sainte-Anne and the Islands of the Moon, so the most efficient ways to get there are tofast-travel to a locationfurther west, or to manually move through the channel to the north and head west once you reach open water. As you begin to discover the Islands of the Moon, you will be looking forDragon’s Back, which is the settlement where the treasure is located. Once you discover it, it is a simple matter of docking your ship and continuing your search on foot.

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Where to Find the Islands of the Moon Treasure in Skull and Bones

Once you have reached Dragon’s Back, you will need to venture to the right as you arrive through the passage next to the settlement’s merchant. The path will have you climbing in an upward direction and there aren’t really any places where you may get lost. Once you wind your way up the path, look for golden sparkles on your left before the path ends. If you make it to the Pirate’s Bonfire, you have gone too far, but not by much. To finish your search, simply approach the sparkles and press the indicated button to unearth the treasure.

Islands of the Moon Treasure Rewards

By successfully unearthing the goods buried on Dragon’s Back, you will be rewarded with the contents of the chest. The following will be added to your inventory as the spoils of your victory, in addition to some XP tocontribute to your Infamy level;