5. Refining and Upgrading Materials
Raw resources can be refined into advanced materials at workbenches, found at main hubs like Sainte-Anne. For example:

Raw ore → Ingots

Rough wood → Planks

Animal hide → Treated leather

These refined goods are often required for crafting higher-tier items.

Some workbenches allow for gear upgrades as well — turning basic cannons into reinforced ones, or adding explosive tips to mortars. This is crucial as enemies scale up later in the game.

6. Inventory and Storage Management
With so many materials, managing inventory becomes essential.

Cargo space: Each ship has limited space. Bigger ships offer more, but consider furniture upgrades to increase capacity further.

Warehouse storage: Your base and pirate havens have storage chests where you can safely keep excess resources.

Trade goods: High-value goods like spices, ivory, or Skull and Bones Items black powder can be sold at ports or used to complete Kingpin contracts for influence.

Always keep a balanced inventory — carrying too much of Skull and bones items for sale online one resource (especially low-value) can slow your progression.