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Orcas' Mechanism is a Helm Rogues material in Skull and Bones. Read on to learn how to get and use Orcas' Mechanism!

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How to Get Orcas' Mechanism

Loot from Enemy Rogues

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You can obtain Orcas' Mechanism by looting it from Rogue ships tied to the Orcas faction. The best way to farm this material is by taking on Rogue Hunts within the Orcas' territory.

Rogue Hunts can be activated through the Supply Network found inside the Helm's Smuggling Hideout. You gain access to these after reaching Brigand I and completing a series of Contracts, starting with the A Covert Initiative.

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Purchase from Managers

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Orcas' Mechanism can also be purchsed from the Black Market, which is accessible through the Helm Managers. You'll find remarkable goods in this shop, including all the Helm materials, which can be purchased using Pieces of Eight.

Note that you would need to complete A Tight Ship Contract to unlock the Black Market.

How to Use Orcas' Mechanism

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2 Anonymous Anonymous about 1 year

It's also used for upgrading the Sambuk ship

1 Anonymous Anonymous almost 2 years

You use this for crafting basilisk 3.

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