There are a total of eight Treasure Vaults tucked away in the Sea of Thieves. To open one of them, you’ll need to acquire a Stone, Silver or Gold Vault Key.
You see, Treasure Vaults can only be opened by their corresponding Vault Key. Vault Keys are small statues that are carved to represent various symbols found throughout the Sea of Thieves. Currently, they can only be found by completing a Golden Wayfinder voyage.
The tier of key, Stone, Silver or Gold will prepare you for the amount of gold you can expect in the Treasure Vault. Stone Keys will open Vaults with the least amount of treasure while Gold Keys will open Vaults with the most. If you find a Gold variant of a Vault Key you can expect to crack open a Vault overflowing with treasure!
Depending on the symbol the Vault Key represents, you’ll know the exact island the Treasure Vault can be found on. The Key will also have the island in the name of the Vault Key.
Below are the eight different Treasure Vault Keys:
- Devil’s Ridge Stone/Silver/Gold Key
- Uncharted Island Stone/Silver/Gold Key
- Crescent Isle Stone/Silver/Gold Key
- Crook’s Hollow Stone/Silver/Gold Key
- Mermaid’s Hideaway Stone/Silver/Gold Key
- Kraken’s Fall Stone/Silver/Gold Key
- Fetcher’s Rest Stone/Silver/Gold Key
- Ashen Reaches Stone/Silver/Gold Key
Locating the Treasure Vault
Once on the island it can be tricky to find the exact location of the Treasure Vault. Even harder can be finding the lock you must put the Vault Key in that opens the vault door.
Each Vault Key has an inscription you can read that will give you a clue to the whereabouts of the Treasure Vault it belongs to.
If you are still having difficultly locating the Treasure Vault, you’ll find a detailed explanation to the location of each Treasure Vault and its lock for the Vault Key.
If you are more of a visual pirate, we also have this handy video to walk you through getting to each Treasure Vault.
Treasure Vault on Devil’s Ridge (Boar Vault Key)
The boar cowers in sand beneath the vast cliff on the island’s east beach
The Treasure Vault on Devil’s Ridge is an easier vault to locate. Head to the South East beach of the island and look for the boar head rock paintings. The Vault Key’s lock is just off to the lefthand side of the cluster of boar head rock paintings.
Place your Devil’s Ridge Vault Key in the lock and the Treasure Vault will open!
See the vault’s location on your map:
The Treasure Vault on Devil’s Ridge
Treasure Vault on the Uncharted Island at N13 (Crab Vault Key)
Those familiar with the underwater cave on the Uncharted Island at N13 will easily be able to locate this Treasure Vault. Those unfamiliar might find it tricky to find.
Once you are at the Uncharted Island, head to the West side of it. You’ll spot a large red plant near the water. Dive under water next to that red plant and you will see an underwater tunnel.
Head inside the tunnel and follow it until you reach the surface inside an underwater cave.
Inside this cave you will see a workbench with several crab rock paintings behind it. On the wall with the rock paintings you will find the Treasure Vault’s lock. Place your Vault Key there and the Treasure Vault will open.
See the vault’s location on your map:
The Treasure Vault on N13
Treasure Vault on Crescent Isle (Moon Vault Key)
The moon shines bright within the island’s large cave
This Treasure Vault can be found on Crescent Isle inside the Northern cave in the middle of the island.
To get there, enter into the island’s center archway from the East and turn right to enter the Northern cave. Walk inside and quickly turn to the right yet again so you are now facing East.
You will spot a few rock paintings of moons and a torch on the East wall. This is where you will find the lock for the Treasure Vault. Place your Moon Vault Key in the lock to open the entrance to the vault.
See the vault’s location on your map:
The Treasure Vault on Crescent Isle
Treasure Vault on Crook’s Hollow (Scarab Vault Key)
The scarab hides in the cave near the island’s tears
You’ll find the Treasure Vault on Crook’s Hollow in the largest of the caves found on the South side of the island.
Just West of the waterfall that covers the East exit of the Southern cave is the Treasure Vault. It is located on the South side of the cave near several scarab rock paintings.
If you are facing South and looking at the cave wall with the rock paintings, you will find the lock for the vault to the right. Place your Scarab Vault Key in the vault lock to open it up.
See the vault’s location on your map:
The Treasure Vault on Crook’s Hollow
Treasure Vault on Mermaid’s Hideaway (Snake Vault Key)
The snake slithers in sand under the island’s grand archway
The Treasure Vault on Mermaid’s Hideaway can be found on the Northern shores of the island. Head to the North West side of the island underneath the arch. Here you will see plenty of snake rock paintings to let you know you are in the right spot.
Across from the wall where the Treasure Vault will open is where you will find the lock. You’ll find it on the base of the arch on the West side. After you place the Snake Vault Key, the vault will open up.
See the vault’s location on your map:
The Treasure Vault on Mermaid’s Hideaway
Treasure Vault on Kraken’s Fall (Shark Vault Key)
The shark awaits in lonely rocks near twin palms, beneath the great rock spine of the island
On Kraken’s Fall, the Treasure Vault is located underneath the island’s main archway on the North West side of the island.
Head to the North side of this archway near the bay and you’ll see shark paintings nearby.
While the vault entrance is near the shark rock paintings, you’ll have to walk a little bit to the East towards some rocks nearby. These rocks will have the lock for the vault on them.
See the vault’s location on your map:
The Treasure Vault on Kraken’s Fall
Treasure Vault on Fetcher’s Rest (Eagle Vault Key)
The eagle perches in a glowing cave near the island’s central arch
You’ll find this Treasure Vault on Fetcher’s Rest in the caves found in the middle of the island. North West of the volcano will be a Southern entrance to the caves. You can also enter from the North side if you choose.
Head on in and next to the large anchor sitting against the cave wall will be rock paintings of eagles. If the previous Treasure Vaults have taught us anything, it is that an Eagle Vault Key will eventually be used as a key to open this vault up.
See the vault’s location on your map:
The Treasure Vault on Fetcher’s Rest
Treasure Vault on Ashen Reaches (Sun Vault Key)
The sun sets against rocks within the island’s north west tunnel
You’ll find the Treasure Vault on Ashen Reaches on the North side of the island. Just next to the Scarecrow found on the middle level of the island will be a small tunnel entrance. Follow this tunnel down to find rock paintings of suns. On the opposite side of the rock paintings will be the lock.
If our assumptions are right, a Sun Vault Key will be used some time in the future to open this Treasure Vault.
See the vault’s location on your map:
The Treasure Vault on Ashen Reaches
Now that you know how to find your Treasure Vault, do you think you are ready to complete the time-based challenge that lies ahead?
If you’d like a crash course on Treasure Vaults then check out our Treasure Vaults and Treasure Vault Puzzle guide here! This guide will prepare you to take full advantage of the Treasure Vault as you race against the clock.
The guide also contains the solution to the Treasure Vault puzzle. Solving the puzzle will reveal the hidden Chest of Ancient Tributes!
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FAQs
Where are the treasure vaults in Sea of Thieves? ›
| Vault | Island | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Vault | Crescent Isle | Inside the Northern side of the Cave system. |
| Snake Vault | Mermaid's Hideaway | Under the North Western Arch. |
| Scarab Vault | Crook's Hollow | Southern cave wall close to the waterfall. |
| Boar Vault | Devil's Ridge | Amidst rocks on the South East beach. |
The mechanics of Vaults of Ancients punishes you for not first googling the solution. If you mess up, you get drowned and locked out of the vault. No feedback from the game, just death and 100% progress lost.
What do I do with Crooks Hollow Stone Key? ›The Keys can either be sold to the Gold Hoarders Representatives on Outposts who are willing to offer Gold, Reputation and Emissary Value for these Chests, or they can be used to open up a specific Gold Hoarder Treasure Vault for a chance for more valuable Treasure.
How do you solve the vault riddle in Sea of Thieves? ›There is a group of three symbols. Here's what you need to do you need to match the three symbols of
Where is the moon vault key? ›Treasure Vault on Crescent Isle (Moon Vault Key)
This Treasure Vault can be found on Crescent Isle inside the Northern cave in the middle of the island. To get there, enter into the island's center archway from the East and turn right to enter the Northern cave.
Crook's Hollow ANCIENT VAULT LOCATION Sea of Thieves - YouTube
How do you make a mermaid vault? ›Sea of Thieves Update | ANCIENT VAULTS GUIDE - YouTube
Can you open chest of ancient tributes? ›The fourth Pillar image has to be made up of the first three images. Once opened, the Vault will reveal the Chest. Players can also take mounds of Gold, Treasure Chests and Trinkets with them from the Vault, but they only have 3 minutes until the Vault itself closes.
How much do vault keys sell for Sea of Thieves? ›If you decide to sell the Vault Key to the Gold Hoarders or Reaper's Bones, you'll receive roughly the following amount of gold: Stone Vault Key is worth ~1,200 Gold. Silver Vault Key is worth ~2,300 Gold. Gold Vault Key is worth ~3,500 Gold.
Where does the Kraken fall Stone Key go? ›Sea of Thieves: Vaults of the Ancients - Kraken's Fall Vault Location
Can you reopen a vault Sea of Thieves? ›
Solving the puzzle after the Vault Door has shut will not open it back up. This will be new for pirates who have completed the Tall Tales before. If you find yourself trapped inside the Treasure Vault after the door has closed, your time will be better spent picking up leftover Gold Mounds.
How do you solve a vault with one medallion? ›Sea of Thieves - VAULT PUZZLES EASY 1 MEDALLION - YouTube
How do I get gold hoarder vault? ›Gold Treasure Vault Keys can only be acquired during Rank 45+ Wayfinder Voyages issued by Gold Hoarders. During the Voyage, players will gain access to a Golden Wayfinder Compass in their Quest Radial Menu, leading them to the buried locations of Torn Map Parchments.
How do you vault without medallions sea of thieves? ›SOT- How to do a vault with NO medallions - YouTube
How do I get to the ashen vaults? ›SOLO ASHEN VAULT GUIDE | How to Complete | Sea of Thieves - YouTube
How do you beat the mermaid's Hideaway vault? ›SEA OF THIEVES: MERMAIDS HIDEAWAY VAULT LOCATION
What is the Devil's Ridge Silver Key? ›Devil's Ridge Silver Key
The boar cowers in sand beneath the vast cliff on the island's east beach. Amidst the rocks on the South-Eastern beach.
Use the cave entrance next to it and follow the tunnel until you reach a skeleton propped against a wall near an extinguished campfire. If you look at the wall on the opposite side, you'll see a painting of two lizards trying to bite each other's tail. That's what the “endless lizard” thing means.
How do I open the Crescent Isle vault? ›Sea of Thieves: Vaults of the Ancients - Crescent Isle Vault Location
How do you do vault parkour? ›Parkour Basic Vaults Tutorial (Kong, Speed, Dash, Reverse, etc)
How long do Vaults stay open Sea of Thieves? ›
If it's in use by another person doing a vault voyage, then you should be able to run down and see that it is open. It will then be usable as soon as it closes (2-3 minutes).
Where is five paces Frank? ›Five Paces Frank is a trader on Mermaid's Hideaway and a possible target for Cargo Run voyages. He is located on the North side of the island, on the East side of the pond.
What is the rarest Chest in Sea of Thieves? ›The Box of Wondrous Secrets is one of the Treasure Chests in Sea of Thieves. It is the rarest Treasure in the game.
What is the most valuable Chest in Sea of Thieves? ›The big black box wrapped with a rope, with a large red wax seal and yellow glowing markings on the sides, is worth 25,000 gold – which also makes it one of the most expensive items.
How much do captains Chests sell for? ›| Item | Max Value | Min Value |
|---|---|---|
| Captain's Chest | 1020 | 599 |
| Opulent Curio | 984 | 603 |
| Peculiar Relic | 919 | 600 |
| Adorned Receptacle | 750 | 593 |
Increased Gold Hoarders, Order of Souls and Merchant Alliance Reputation cap from 50 to 75 levels.
What is the roaring Goblet Sea of Thieves? ›The Roaring Goblet is a type of Devil's Roar Artefact in Sea of Thieves. Artefacts are trinkets made out of various precious metals and adorned with valuable jewels. As such they are coveted by the Gold Hoarders who are willing to buy them for Gold at any Outpost.
How do you get renown fast in Sea of Thieves? ›Fastest Ways to Earn Renown in Sea of Thieves - Any Season - YouTube
Do the gold hoarders vault voyages? ›Wayfinder Voyages, or Treasure Vault Voyages are Voyages offered by the Gold Hoarders Trading Company in Sea of Thieves. These Voyages see Crews completing a Torn Map that leads to a Treasure Vault Key. The Maps that lead to the Key are torn into pieces.
How do you do the gold hoarder quest? ›- Speak with the Gold Hoarders vendor in his tent.
- Purchase one (or more) voyages.
- Propose and vote for a Gold Hoarders voyage on your ship.
- Check your inventory for the maps.
- Locate the islands on your ship's map.
- Sail to the island.
- Dig up the treasure with your shovel.
How does the golden compass work Sea of Thieves? ›
Once a Parchment is dug up, picked up and used, one shard of a Torn Map will be revealed in their Quest Radial Menu and the Compass will start pointing towards the next Parchment piece. When all Parchments are found, the Voyage is considered complete and the Compass will disappear.
Where is the Mermaids hideaway vault? ›The Ancient Vault on Mermaid's Hideaway can be found on the perimeter of the island. Head to the North West side of the island and you will see plenty of snake rock paintings to let you know you are in the right spot. Across from the wall where the Ancient Vault will open is where you will find the lock.
Where do I put the key for Mermaid hideaway? ›Sea of Thieves: Vaults of the Ancients - Mermaids Hideaway Vault Location
Where is the shark vault in Sea of Thieves? ›The Shark Awaits In Lonely Rocks Near Twin Palms - YouTube
What happens when a vault floods? ›If any pirate is stuck behind after the vault doors close they will drown as the vault is flooded. Once you escape with your new loot, you will unlock new commendations and sails. If you make it away with the Chest of the Ancient Tributes you will earn an extra commendation and sails set.
Can you sell vault medallions sea of thieves? ›The Pillar Puzzle of this Vault will reveal a Chest of Ancient Tributes that can be sold for a relatively high price. These Vaults are timed and will close after 3 minutes of their opening. Any Vault Medallions taken outside the Vault will disappear when it closes.
How do you loot the Kraken's fall vault? ›SEA OF THIEVES: KRAKEN'S FALL VAULT LOCATION - YouTube
How do you get vaults in sea of thieves? ›To begin a Treasure Vault Voyage, speak to the Gold Hoarders' representative at any Outpost. If you've reached rank 25 or higher, they'll sell you a Voyage that makes use of a Golden Wayfinder compass to seek out a Vault Key, which you can either cash in or use to enter the Vault yourself.
How do I get to ashen vaults? ›SOLO ASHEN VAULT GUIDE | How to Complete | Sea of Thieves - YouTube
Where is the vault in vault hunters? ›Accessing. To access the vault, the player must construct a vault portal. To create the portal, the player must first build a rectangular blackstone frame, ranging in size from a minimum of 4×5 to a maximum of 23×23. Once the frame is built, it can then be activated by placing vault crystal within the frame.
How do you get Vault medallions in sea of thieves? ›
Medallions are Quest Items that are used to solve Puzzles in various Ancient Vaults in Sea of Thieves. Medallions can be found inside Gold Hoarder Treasure Vaults in Adventure Mode when opening the vaults as part of Gold Hoarders Voyages or Tall Tales in the Shores of Gold (story arc).
How do I get gold hoarder vault? ›Gold Treasure Vault Keys can only be acquired during Rank 45+ Wayfinder Voyages issued by Gold Hoarders. During the Voyage, players will gain access to a Golden Wayfinder Compass in their Quest Radial Menu, leading them to the buried locations of Torn Map Parchments.
How do you get the seeker of ancient vaults? ›After your first successful sale of a Chest of Ancient Tributes, you'll also unlock a separate commendation, the Seeker of Ancient Vaults, unlocking the Ancient Vault sails. But it's the Ancient Tribute Sails you'll earn for unlocking the latter commendation.
How do I get gold hoarder Vault Quest? ›How to complete Gold Vaults for EASY Gold in Sea of Thieves!! - YouTube
Can you reopen a vault sea of thieves? ›Solving the puzzle after the Vault Door has shut will not open it back up. This will be new for pirates who have completed the Tall Tales before. If you find yourself trapped inside the Treasure Vault after the door has closed, your time will be better spent picking up leftover Gold Mounds.
How do you vault without medallions sea of thieves? ›SOT- How to do a vault with NO medallions - YouTube
How do I open the Crescent Isle vault? ›Sea of Thieves: Vaults of the Ancients - Crescent Isle Vault Location
Can you play vault hunters solo? ›While Vault Hunters can be enjoyed in single player, it is extremely fun to play with friends online on a server! If you want to play on public (but whitelisted and limited) servers, check out Iskallia.
What is a scavenger vault? ›In a Scavenger vault, the player must collect special Scavenger Items and deposit them inside scavenger chests, which generate in place of obelisks. There are three categories of Scavenger Items: mob drops, treasure pile drops, and chest loot.
Can you enchant vault armor vault hunters? ›Quirks. Unlike most items with durability, vault gear cannot receive the Mending enchantment.
Where is Scarab vault? ›
Ancient Vault on Crook's Hollow (Scarab Totem)
It is located on the South side of the cave near several scarab rock paintings. If you are facing South and looking at the cave wall with the rock paintings, you will find the lock for the vault to the right. Place your Scarab Totem in the vault lock to open it up.
Sea of Thieves - VAULT PUZZLES EASY 1 MEDALLION - YouTube
How much is the vault chest worth Sea of Thieves? ›| Chest of Ancient Tributes | |
|---|---|
| Company | Gold Hoarders |
| Sell to | Hoarders or The Servant of the Flame |
| Base Gold Reward | 3000 - 3400 / 3400 |
| Emissary Value | 9720 |