Legend of the Nian

Local legends speak of the Nian, a fearsome beast that emerges once a year, terrorizing the population and devastating their livelihoods. Last year courageous captains pushed it back into the abyss but after licking its wounds, it is back with a vengeance.

The Legend of the Nian event will run from 24 March 2026, 6am UTC to 21 April 2026, 6am UTC.

Take down Nian elite warships and complete repeatable contracts to earn Half-Taels, which can be exchanged at the Idol of the Beast in Telok Penjarah for time-limited rewards or spent in the store for event-exclusive cosmetics.

Some improvements were made to the Legend of the Nian AI to ensure it behaves more consistently and it gained the ability to become Enraged.

• A new Elite Warship Crazed Nian has been introduced and can be summoned via the event buoy.

• Claim new cosmetics including a ship set, ship aura and fireworks.

• Earn new exclusive gameplay rewards:

  • Brightmaw (Epic Poison Demicannon)

  • Apothecary Tool Bench (Rare Minor Furniture)

Brightmaw (Epic Poison Demicannon)

• Obtainable through the Nian Event.

• [Perk] Caustic Ammo: Landing 15 hits in a single volley on a target, increases the weapon damage the target will receive by 8% for 10s. If the target is Poisoned, they will instead receive 12% more damage from all sources.

• [Perk] Toxic III: Hits from this weapon saps Crew Stamina. Adds 20% damage that cannot be blocked by Bracing.

Apothecary Tool Bench (Rare Minor Furniture)

• Obtainable through the Nian Event.

• While at full sails or trimming, reduces the duration of Poisoned Status effect by 50%.

• Reduce Toxic damage taken by 16%.