Definition[]

The cutlass is one of three sword types and the primary melee weapon that the player can use throughout the game, with the other types being the sabre and broadsword. A Cutlass is identifiable by its short, heavy blade. They were preferred by sailing men since they performed well in tight spaces yet could still deliver a powerful cut.

In the beginning of the game the player obtains the rusty cutlass from the blacksmith Will Turner, and also gets basic training from him. Better swords may be purchased at a blacksmith, found in loot drops, or obtained through additional Fortune Quests.

As the pirate's cutlass skills improve, he or she can find or purchase better swords. Later, the pirate will be offered quests to obtain some of the finest weapons in the islands.

NOTE: Originally, the Cutlass was the only type of sword available. After El Patron's Lost Weapons, the others were added. However, some like the Iron Cutlass and Steel Cutlass were removed.

Level Up![]

*Leveling up your sword adds +8 HP, +0 Voodoo

Types of Cutlasses[]

Cutlass Skills[]

Combo Skills[]

Cutlass combo skills are progressive attacks that require regulated timing to execute.

Higher level combos do much more damage than lower-level combos.

Name	Description	Level Req.	Icon	Attack Pic
Hack	The pirate performs a quick downward slice, initiating the start of the combo.	Level 1
Slash	The pirate leans back and delivers a nasty slash with their blade right at the enemy's throat.	Level 1
Cleave	The pirate rears back, bringing the blade overhead, and suddenly brings it down in a powerful chopping stroke.	Level 4
Flourish	The pirate performs three graceful slashes. The blade goes up, across, and down- almost in a triangle motion.	Level 10
Thrust	The pirate reels back, spins the sword in the air for dramatic flair, and suddenly lurches forward at lightning speed- driving the blade right into the enemy's stomach.	Level 17

Attack Skills[]

Name	Description	Level Req.	Icon
Sweep	The pirate hunches down, almost hiding their blade... then suddenly whirls out in a spinning fury; a complete 360 slash that hits any enemy nearby.	Level 2
Brawl	The pirate puts their blade aside and suddenly lurches right at the enemy, giving the enemy a very brutal head-butt.	Level 8
Taunt	Taunt and laugh at your enemies! Their attacks will be less accurate and less powerful.	Level 14
Blade Storm	An onslaught of lightning-fast sword slashes topped off by a vicious reverse thrust.	Level 20

Passive Skills[]

These skills are always active once acquired and do not need to be triggered.

Name	Description	Level Req.	Icon
Parry	Chance to block oncoming attacks.	Level 6
Endurance	Increases maximum health by 4% for each rank.	Level 12

Enemies who also use a Cutlass[]

Royal Navy: Marine, Sergeant, Officer

East India Trading Company: Grunt, Mercenary

Undead: Undead Bandit, Undead Pirate, Undead Brute, Undead Duelist, Undead Executioner, Undead Raider, Undead Captain

Spanish Undead Conquistador, Spanish Undead Bandido, Spanish Undead Pirata, Spanish Undead Capitan

Davy Jones Crew: Flotsam, Kelpbrain, Seabeard, Thrall Captain

Ghosts: Mutineer Ghost, Traitor Ghost

Jumbees: Jumbee Swabbie, Jumbee Cook, Jumbee Lookout, Jumbee Thug, Jumbee Officer, Jumbee Thrall, Jumbee Thralldriver

Also See[]

• Sabre
• Broadsword
• Dagger