A terrible beast to be found in the open waters of Sea of Thieves is the Megalodon. It's a massive shark that's much bigger than the ships you sail on in the game. These creatures are hard to take down, but you can overcome them. While some players have noticed defeating them on a single ship, on their own most of the time you'll want to fight them with a full crew.
Those looking to summon a Megalodon won't be so lucky. Finding a megalodon in the game is all about luck and exploring the sea. You won't find it near any outposts, seaports, or shipwrecks, so be sure to stay away from these. locations. You can only find it in the middle of the ocean. You will know when you are about to have a Megalodon encounter based on the music that is played in the game, and shortly after playing the music, the massive shark will appear.
There are five different variations of a megalodon.
- The Hungering One: This is the most common of the megalodons. He has a blue top, white bottom, and green eyes.
- The Crested Queen: It's a little harder to find in the game. It has a dark purple top, white background, and purple eyes.
- The Ancient Terror: This is a moderately rare version. It has a dark gray coloration of the scales, yellow fin and eyes.
- The Shadowmaw: This is a rare and distinctly different version of the monster. It has a jet black body, with a fin and red eyes.
- The Shrouded Ghost: This is the rarest version of the megalodons. He has a sickly white body, with pink fins and eyes.
These are the distinct coloring and names of the creatures. Each encounter with one, while the same color can vary in behavior and appearance, like the different scars and scratches that adorn its body. Some may even act more passively or aggressively. You won't know until you know that a megalodon has appeared near your ship.
By defeating a Megalodon, you will receive three to 12 pieces of Treasure, four pieces of Megalodon Meat, and will give your Trade Company Emissary a massive boost if you are currently on the side of any of them at the time. where you shoot the creature. You can avoid an encounter with Megalodon by sailing near an outpost, seaport, or island, or visiting a shipwreck.
The difficulty of a Megalodon comes from the type of ship you use, not the number of teammates you have with you. If you want easier combat against this creature, you might want to take a smaller ship, like the Sloop or Brigantine, rather than using a full party to fight on a galleon.
