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Cutthroat Secrets Walkthrough and Where to Find Agent’s Stash

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Cutthroat Secrets is a Main Contract in Skull and Bones. Read on for a full Cutthroat Secrets walkthrough, its rewards and unlock condition, as well as the location of the agent's clues!

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Cutthroat Secrets Walkthrough and Objectives

Contract Walkthrough

Objective
1
Skull and Bones - Sunken Goldmine Map Location
Go to the Sunken Goldenmine
Sail towards the Sunken Goldenmine in the Ziwa Kubwa region. You can find this island on the westernmost section of the world map.
2
Skull and Bones - Sunken Goldmine Agent Clue Location
Locate and Dig Up the Agent's Stash
Proceed up the path until you reach a pirate's bonfire. Scan the area for a nearby torch and rope. You'll find a red beam of light shining on the ground.

Dig up the treasure when prompted to retrieve the Agent's Clues.
3
Skull and Bones - Cutthroat Secrets Traitors
Hunt Down the Traitors
Next, sail towards the objective marker highlighted on your map to track down the traitors. Prepare for battle, since you'll have to destroy their ship once you've located them.
4
Skull and Bones - Return to John Scurlock
Return to John Scurlock
Report back to John Scurlock in Saint-Anne to deliver some information about the traitors, ending the quest.

Agent's Stash Location

Skull and Bones - Sunken Goldmine Agent Clue Location

The Agent's Stash is located near a pirate's bonfire on top of a hill at the Sunken Goldmine. Disembark from your ship and go up the path straight ahead until you find the bonfire.

Look for a red beam of light beside a torch and a rope. Approach it and dig it up when prompted to retrieve the Agent's Stash.

Sunken Goldmine Location and Possible Items

Agent's Clues Map

Agent's Clues Map
Skull and Bones - Agent
Clue
The officers in Coast of Africa and Ziwa Kubra remain trusting and unaware of any subterfuge. I have much to share, please seek out Sunken Goldmine.

Cutthroat Secrets Rewards

Infamy 500
Money 240 Silver
Material/Cargo ・The Lionheart
・Megaphone

Cutthroat Secrets Previous and Next Contract

◄ Previous Quest Next Quest ▶
Blood-soaked Silver Taking the Helm

Cutthroat Secrets Related Guides

Skull and Bones - All Main Contracts
List of All Main Contracts

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Growing Threat Raising the Banners
The Spice Must Flow Unwelcome Aboard
Twilight Keepers Dressed to Kill
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The Arms of Night The Pirate Round
High Seas Heist Under a Storm
The Shadow of Spoils Moonsmoke Queen
Smoke and Secrets Growing Ambitions
A Pirate's Deal A Tight Ship
Delicate Alliance A Nose for Business
Unsacred Offerings Unsettling Grip
Drowning in Deceit The Devil's Gambit
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Taking the Helm Cloak and Dagger
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The Expanding Reach New Beginnings
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