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Crank this to 90 (the maximum). A wider FOV helps you spot boarders climbing your ladders or swimming near your hull.

Map to Down on the D-pad to speed up emergency repairs. best-controller-settings-for-sea-of-thieves

Don't aim down sights (ADS) at point-blank range. Hip-fire is more reactive. Crank this to 90 (the maximum)

Stick to default cannons if you struggle with aim. As noted by creators , the rings on the default cannon barrel act as natural rangefinders—top ring for close, bottom for long distance. Sea of Thieves Controller Sensitivity Settings Explained best-controller-settings-for-sea-of-thieves

If you’re on PS5 or Xbox Series X, ensure 120Hz Mode is enabled if your monitor supports it. The lower input lag is a massive advantage in hand-to-hand combat.