Ikariam Pirate -

Sail carefully, Governor.

In Ikariam , piracy is a high-stakes competitive feature where players race to accumulate "Capture Points" to rank in a global highscore list. Unlike standard military combat, piracy revolves around specific missions and crew strength, offering massive resource rewards for the top 50 players at the end of each cycle. Getting Started: The Pirate Fortress ikariam pirate

: Advanced players often use "mobile towns"—temporary colonies set up near a target—to bridge the distance and execute surprise raids. Conversion Timing Sail carefully, Governor

You are not looking for high-growth timber. You are looking for a Den of Iniquity . Your capital city should be on a specific island type: . Getting Started: The Pirate Fortress : Advanced players

: This determines your success in raids and your ability to defend your own points. Strength is calculated from your building level, a flat bonus for holding 7,000+ points, and points you manually "convert" into permanent strength. Rewards & Leaderboard The 3-Week Cycle : Piracy rankings reset every 21 days. Top 50 Rewards

Capture points are the primary currency of the piracy leaderboard, but they are also a vulnerable resource.