For games these days, it is not enough to simplybe able to pet the dog. The long-awaited addition of animals to Rare’s swashbucklingSea of Thievesdropped in 2019. But fans have only been able to fully vet the different pets after about a year and some change. The final verdict: sailing the high seas with a loyal pet dancing to sea shanties is always enjoyable.
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With a dozen species and dozens of skins for them, players might feel overwhelmed. The pets also cost a specific amount of “ancient coins” that usually adds up to $4.99. Players can also purchase unique outfits for their companions, too. So which pets inSea of Thievesare worth the microtransactions?
Updated July 16, 2025 by Jerrad Wyche:With each passing year Sea of Thieves adds new aspects to the adored multiplayer pirate adventure.Petswere added to the game as an additional way for players to craft their experience to feel unique and custom to their own interests.
Recently the game added foxes as a new animal for players to acquire and place by their side. The inclusion of Collector’s Pets also means there’s always a new creature to pursue.
14Foxes
Foxes hold a special place in the world ofSea of Thievespets as they’re the only animal without specific species attached to them. They also happen to be the only pets yet with a Collector variant. The game currently has five different foxes for players to acquire, those being the Auburn, Shoreline, Slate, Snowdrift, and Veiled foxes.
Each of them sports a distinct fur coat and appearance, all coming in at the same price of 500 ancient coins. It’s a matter of preference with these critters, and as mischievous as they’re known to seem like they’re the perfect partner for a swashbuckling pirate out on the high seas.
13Marmosets
This monkey pet is regarded by many fans as being the cutest of them all. Like the other pets, they can wear different outfits that usually cost 249 ancient coins.
Unfortunately, one of the coolest skins, the Skeleton Marmoset, was a limited Collector’s Pet variant. In a game whosecommunity has been plagued with toxicity, bringing back a limited-time pet skin could go a long way in winning back some goodwill.
12Macaws
A Macaw is the stereotypical, but logical choice for a pirate’s companion animal. In real life, they can learn different commands, repeat phrases (however lurid or crass), and bring an added flourish of color to any outfit. ForSea of Thievesplayers, the Macaw wasn’t a top choice.
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However, as all pets dance when players play instruments, the Parrot family might be the best option for this emote. Perhaps the recently announced pirate RPGKing of Seaswill also feature parrot pirate pets.
11Cockatoos
As with the monkey pets, Cockatoos sound and act just like the other pets in the species. They come in more flamboyant color combinations and all feature a prominent crest.
Pair them with the Sovereign outfit to help them appear as royal and important as they probably assume that they are.
10Barbarys
The Barbary monkey pet has naturally auburn fur, but sound like other monkey pets. Players can also opt for the Silver Mane Barbary which bears a striking resemblance to another popular monkey from a certain beloved animated film about lions.
It also bears mentioning that, while it doesn’t feature monkey pets, games fromtheTales of Monkey Islandseriesare available again. Anyone who’s intoSea of Thievesmight also enjoy the adventures of Guybrush Threepwood.
9Wildcats
What team? The sitting there, probably judging you while flicking their tails around Wildcats. Players have agreed that cats are probably the cutest. They will stand up and meow at players when viewed through a spyglass.
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But other players have said they are the most annoying during combat. to get that pirate head in the game, however, cats might be the best option.
8Alsatians
ManySea of Thievesfans desperately wanted Rare to add dogsin the game as pets. So the studio added three species to choose from starting with the Alsatian. Along with adding dogs in the September 2020 update, the production studio also moved to helpraise funds for cancer research.
Alsatians kind of look like German Shepherds, but stockier and with different coloration. But if someone wants a Good Boi™️ to always be by their side, the Alsatian is the pet to choose.
7Maus
That is the plural of “Mau” and not a play on the word “mouse” for the breed name. These cats are a lithe and nimble breed.
They resemble Balinese or Javanese cats from the real world with curious ears and long faces. These cats also look ridiculous in the Pirate Legend outfit and by ridiculous, most players mean dashing (probably).
6Whippets
This dog breed features a lizard-like face with droopy ears and a frenzied disposition. Players can capture all of their wildest small-dog-wearing-embarrassing-outfits dreams.
Fans recommended the Ghost outfit for maximum awkwardness.
5Capuchin
There are three different breeds of each species of pet inSea of Thieves. The most common of them is the Capuchin monkey, but that doesn’t make it less cool.
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Though not as cute as the Marmoset, this little guy’s face belies his mischievous personality. But don’t worry: these little dudes can’tvomit on people mid-streamlike the one from the Rare stream did when the game launched.
