Using external cheats is far from a "safe" way to gain an edge. Rare maintains a :

: Because they are external, they often use their own transparent windows or hijack existing overlays (like Discord or Steam) to draw visuals directly onto your screen.

In the high-stakes world of Sea of Thieves , where hours of progress can be lost in a single naval encounter, the integrity of fair play is paramount. While cheating has long been a plague in online gaming, a specific category known as presents a unique challenge for both players and developers. Unlike traditional internal mods, these tools operate from the shadows, making them a significant focus for modern anti-cheat efforts like Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) . What are External Cheats?

: While harder to hide, these allow players to appear instantly on a ladder or travel across the map in seconds, completely bypassing naval travel. The Risks and Consequences

External tools provide "enhanced sensory perception" (ESP) that breaks the core "thieves" element of the game:

What are cheats? What are exploits? How can I spot them? A Long PSA based on years of gaming. : r/Seaofthieves