'Sea of Thieves' Galleon vs Sloop: Which Ship is Best and Can You Change Boats?

Sea of Thieves is all about exploring a vast ocean, which means sailing is a large part of gameplay. There are two ships players can control, the galleon and the sloop. Which one is best? We're breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of both. You can also check out our other Sea Of Thieves guides linked at the bottom of the article.

'Sea of Thieves' Galleon vs Sloop: Which Ship is Best and Can You Change it?

To find out which ship is "best" (spoilers: there isn't one), let's first break down the pros and cons of each.

Sea of Thieves Galleon Pros and Cons

The large, four-player ship looks impressive, but how does it stack up?

Pros

• Fits three or four players at once
• Has more cannons, and can deal more damage
• Can hold more cargo

Cons

• Takes longer to get moving
• Sailing with two or one players is incredibly challenging
• Easier target to hit in a battle

Sea of Thieves Sloop Pros and Cons

Does size matter when sailing the seas? Let's compare.

Pros

• Can be easily operated by one player
• Quick and easy to maneuver
• Small size makes it harder to hit in fights

Cons

• Small storage area for cargo
• Doesn't have as many cannons, can't deal much damage
• Being a small boat makes you an easy target for larger boats to attack

Conclusion

As stated earlier, both boats have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Ultimately, the best one for you and your crew will come down to how many people you are playing with. If you have three or four players, stick to the big galleon. One or two players should stay with the sloop.

Can I change boats in Sea of Thieves?

If you and your friends are feeling up for the challenge, it's possible to steal another crew's boat and take off with it. Of course, this is much easier when you have the numbers of a galleon crew and you swarm a solo player on a sloop. Those looking to upgrade to the galleon will have difficulty making off with another team's boat.

SEA OF THIEVES GUIDES

• 'Sea of Thieves' Kraken Guide: Finding and Battling the Deadliest Monster in the Ocean
• 'Sea of Thieves' Beard Error Meaning: How to Fix Kiwi, Lavender, Cinnamon and Other Message Codes
• 'Sea of Thieves' Treasure Chests: How to Complete Gold Hoarder Voyages
• 'Sea of Thieves' Bounty Skull Guide: How to Complete Order of Souls Missions
• 'Sea of Thieves' Voyage Guide: How to Start Quests and Complete Missions
• 'Sea of Thieves' Chickens and Pigs Guide: Where to Find and Catch Animals Out at Sea
• 'Sea of Thieves' Sailing Guide: Tips for Using Sails, Anchor and Map

So what do you think? Are you on Team Galleon or Team Sloop? What other questions do you have about Sea of Thieves? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.