TRAINING AND BANDANNAS

In this thread I will tell you how to train...and also I will explain the use of bandannas
Please note that prices are subject to change with the market

Training is really what this game is about. If you level too fast and don't train enough at each level, you will suffer defeat by other pirates. No matter what level you are, you will always need to train.

Click on Bandanna Guide below and put in your hideout and you can check to see what numbers you should be getting for each type of bandanna. Make sure you are looking at your correct level.

Bandanna Guide

How does the training success percentage work ?
At the beginning of a fresh level, the training percentage is 100% (115% for respected pirates), this means that there's a high chance that your training will be successful. After each training session, this percentage decreases by 5% and eventually stops at 15% unless you are a respected pirate, then it stops at 35 % if your RP is swashbuckler, Min. Train: 25% for Buccaneer and Min. Train: 30% for First Mate

I recommend that you train an average of 30-50 successful times at minimum percentage unless you are catching up on your stats, then train more. This would be for levels under 100 of course, the higher levels need to keep training until they reach their recommended stats. (See training Chart)

When you start training ALWAYS make sure that your "Awake" and "Energy" is at 100 %. Focus on training STRENGTH and DEFENSE. Speed is of no use if you lack strength and defense and you will then be beaten by other pirates on your level. All though speed is needed for the sewers, you don't need much if you use a pistol.

What is awake?
Awake determines the effectiveness of your training, the lower the awake, the less effect you will get out of each training. Awake can be refilled by using Snuff or Strange Nuff and a new combo, Oriental Snuff - Awake Restore: 35% - Energy Restore: 15%

What is Energy?
Energy is what it sounds like, and if you're low on energy, you will not be able to train as much.
Energy can be refilled by using points or a couple of other horrifyingly expensive items. Your total available Energy increases with each new level.

How do I make Awake and Energy better ?

Energy will increase 1 point by each level, however you can artificially increase it using the "Bandanna of Vigor". The vigor gives you 10 points more Energy.
If you use the Bufanda de la Cabeza this increases both, Energy +15 and Awake +25. I find it more effective to powertrain with the Bufanda and casual train with the Old Captain Hat, Vigor or Vitality.

The amount of awake possible is determined by your hideout. The more expensive your hideout is, the more awake you will get. 250 awake is maximum, however you may tweak it using the "Bandanna of Vitality" which tweaks the awake by 20 points or use the bufanda de la cabeza and it will max out to 275.

What are these bandannas, and how do I get them ?
The bandannas are very rear items in the game, and they come in four types. They each have different function and different values.

Replenishing
Every 5 minutes - you restore 20% of your nerve and 10 points of awake and energy each. If you are a Respected Pirate, the amount increases: Respected - 11, Buccaneer - 13, First Mate - 15, Swashbuckler - 17.

This is what each edible will give you to help restore your awake and energy

Points (not recommended when the market is high)
5 points restore your awake fully
1 point will restore 20% energy
5 points restore energy fully

Snuff
- Awake Restore: 23%
- Energy Restore: 10%

strange nuff will give you 25% energy restore
-Awake Restore: 100%
- Energy Restore: 25%
- HP Restore: -10%

Harsh Coffee will do the same but it only gives you 40% awake restore
- Awake Restore: 40%
- Energy Restore: 25%
- HP Restore: -5%

Oriental snuff... this could be used with either of the above to refill your HP (so you don't kill yourself)
- Awake Restore: 35%
- Energy Restore: 15%

And for when you become a very rich pirate, you can use Powdered Poseidon Pearls
- Awake Restore: 100%
- Energy Restore: 100%

Bandanna of Bravery
The bandanna of bravery is the bandanna with lowest value. This bandanna boosts your "Nerve" +10 which makes it ideal for usage when you're going out mugging or doing other city crimes. These bandannas can be found pillaging, in the sewer or in the treasure map and are quite common. Item market value : somewhere between $40,000 - $50,000

Worn Mayan Headpiece
Found in sewers, pillages, maps, good for mugging when your a newbie. Not really used for training but it does give you added HP. Approx cost: $100,000 and up

- Added HP: +40
- Added Nerve: +6

Bandanna of Vitality
The bandanna of vitality tweaks your Awake by 20 points. and is therefore great to use while training. This gives higher efficiency when training. The vitality are best suited for players level 100 + when casually training. These bandannas can be found pillaging, in the sewers or in the treasure map.: Item market value : Somewhere between $ 1.5 million - $5 million

Bandanna of Vigor
The Vigor is the 3nd most valuable Bandanna in Pirate Quest. They are semi rare and some what hard to come by.
The vigor gives your energy a boost of 10 points and makes training a whole lot more effective. These bandannas can be found pillaging, in the sewer or in the treasure map. Item market value : Somewhere between $ 1.5 million and up

Bufanda de la Cabeza
This is the best bandanna in the game. I strongly suggest you use it as all 3 fleets have at least one. These bandannas can be found in the sewers, pillaging and mapping, it is the best training tool for levels over 50. This will boost your Energy +15 and Awake +25. Approx cost $25M and up

Bandanna of Rage
This bandanna is recommended for training up to level 50 or so. Found in sewers, pillaging and maps.
Features:
• Added Energy: +22

Approx price: $10,000,000

We have all of the bandannas in the vaults and will loan them out if you ask for them, however make sure you return them the minute you are finished using them. All though we can retrieve them, it's best you return them when finished using them. Always post your request of usage and return of them in the forum. It is best to check to see if they are available in the vault and if there is a manager on line to loan it out.

Old Captain Hat
The Old Captain Hat will also boost your energy +15 so you could train with it also. It is rare and expensive. It's not only a training aid, and will increase the following Stats and Attributes. It can also be used when crew leveling at sea.
Cost is $10,000,000 - up (current market value)
- Strength Modifier: +10%
- Defense Modifier: +10%
- Speed Modifier: +5%
- Added HP: +40
- Cannon explosion: -7%
- Added Crew XP: +7%
- Added Energy: +15

*Note: after you reach level 100, your top % goes down as you gain levels in the game so when you start training, you will not get 100%