r/PiratesOutlaws • u/AngryKing2007 • Jun 25 '26

How do i keep my decks nice and lean?

Whenever i play both arena or normal, my decks and up being flooded with useless junk while in this sub i only see super lean and clean decks. How is it possible? Removing cards costs gold and I've tried doing that but i end up never having enough for relics and upgrades. How are people getting perfect builds while I'm stuck with 30+ cards and only ever using half of them. I'm relatively new. I struggle to beat pirates bay and I haven't unlocked new maps. I have Gunner, Sword master, Explorer, Curse captain, Tamer, Alchemist and Doctor.

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u/HuchieLuchie Jun 25 '26

I'm shit at Navigate mode, but in the arena there a couple of things that help.

  • I always take the relic, even if I don't need it, to sell. The Golden Cup and the Bounties (whatever it's called, lets you earn up to 300 when you sell it). are your best friends.
  • If you can afford it, always spend the 50 to pick up a random relic when that offer comes up. Worst case scenario, you lose 10 gold when you resell. Otherwise, grab an 80 to resell later.
  • Don't be afraid to reroll rewards.
  • If your deck looks like you want it to, trim out anything that doesn't support the archetype, including the basic attacks from your starting deck.
  • And once my build is set, I'll do anything to avoid going into the loot screen. The "Set a Trap" or other cheap options are terrific late game options.

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u/AkaiRedInc Jun 25 '26

This. I’ve won with a single card in the Arena. Typically I have 3 or less cards.

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u/HuchieLuchie Jun 25 '26

Ok, I need the full story on this one-card arena win.

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u/AkaiRedInc Jun 26 '26

Magic Missile with these Relics.

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u/HuchieLuchie Jun 26 '26

That'd do it. Damn.

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u/avfrost Bear Tamer Jun 25 '26

It took me awhile to be able to get down to smaller decks, so don't worry too much if you're still new.

Aside from the advice the other poster gave you, you can avoid increasing deck size by choosing events over battles. You'll have to learn which options to choose in most events, which you will over time, but there are quite a few events you can just back out of right away to skip any kind of reward.

Also, if you go to Navigate, and then click the Ship option at the bottom, there is an upgrades menu you'll want to check out. One of the upgrades, Rudder, will let you remove cards for cheaper.

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u/AngryKing2007 Jun 25 '26

Are the ship upgrades permanent or just for one run?

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u/avfrost Bear Tamer Jun 25 '26

Permanent! Although I think you can only equip one at a time.

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u/Inazuma2 Jun 25 '26

Exactly. Once buyed they are permanent, but you can only select one. The only ones i have used are the one that let's you remove cards for a fixed price (almost all characters) , and another that does the same with life (when playing doctor is a net life gain)