POTCO Hints

In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, Disney provide In-Game tips as each transition screen appears (e.g. when teleporting to a Island). A list of these tips follows (Alpha order on first word in tip and still being constructed).

A B C

A Cutlass Combo deals much more damage than just button-mashing!
A Privateer ship receives a health boost for sinking enemy ships; a good pirate steals everything, including spare parts.
A ship cannot be reduced to zero Sail Points without destroying all the Masts!
An enemy with a Skull Icon over its head is a boss!
An Interceptor is best for the outskirts of a battle, and should stay away from War Frigates.
As you Level-up your Cutlass, unlock new Combo Skills for a longer Combo Chain!
As you Level-up your Pistol, unlock Take-Aim to pick-off enemies from long range!
Attacking an enemy in the back with a Dagger Combo will deal extra damage!
Avoid fighting until you are fully healed.
Be careful not to take too much damage on the same section of your hull!
Be careful when doing repairs, leaving the wheel allows enemy ships to sneak up on you!
Blacksmiths sell stronger Cutlasses and Daggers!
Break all the Masts on an enemy ship to stop it from moving!
Cannonballs that hit the Rear of a Ship gain a damage bonus!
Choose team ships carefully. Some are faster, some are stronger, and each has a vital role in battle.
Click on other players to Crew up! Make sure you put away your weapon first!
Clicking the Middle Mouse Button also draws your current Weapon!
Complete the Teleport Quests as soon as possible. It will make other quests easier to complete.
Complete your Weapon Quest to unlock the Voodoo Doll weapon!
Completing Story Quests rewards the most Notoriety!
Concentrate your cannon fire on the same section of a ship's Hull until it breaks!
Crabs have been known to infest Driftwood island.
Crew Members on a Ship should grab a cannon and fire!

D E F

Defeat skeletons to find rare Treasure Collection valuables.
Different cannonballs are effective against different parts of a ship!
Don't attack enemies who are much higher level than you!
Don't feed the Alligators!
Don't pet the Scorpions!
Don't sail alone! Other crewmates can fire cannons while you are steering!
Don't throw Grenades at your own feet!
Don't wear more than one eye-patch when playing this game!
Enemies who are lower level than you award less Reputation and Gold!
Enemies with Green Level tags will be easy to defeat! They give reduced Reputation!
Enemies with Grey Level tags are push-overs! They give very little Reputation rewards!
Enemies with Red Level tags are very dangerous enemies!
Enemies with Yellow Level tags are a good match for you!
Expensive ships cost more to repair!
Find a Crew to help man your ship before going sailing!
Flagship boarding rights are given to the crew who dealt the most damage to it!
Flagships give more cargo than regular ships!

G H I

Gaining a Cutlass Level gives you more Health!
Gaining a Dagger Level gives you some Health and Voodoo Power!
Gaining a Grenade Level gives you more Health!
Gaining a Pistol Level gives you some Health and Voodoo Power!
Gaining a Voodoo Doll Level gives you more Voodoo Power!
Gaining a Voodoo Staff Level gives you more Voodoo Power!
Get a crew together before boarding a Flagship!
Get a crew together! Unmanned cannons stack the odds against you.
Going to jail makes you groggy. While groggy, your Health and Voodoo Power will be temporarily reduced.
Grenades can be used to defeat large groups of enemies!
Gunsmiths sell stronger Pistols!
Gypsies sell stronger Voodoo Dolls and Voodoo Staves!
High level enemies can be found on Isla Tormenta.
High level enemies can be found on Kingshead.
High level enemies can be found on Padres Del Fuego.
Higher level ships carry better Cargo.
If a friend is in need, teleport to them using the Friends Page (F)!
If a player exits the game and his ship has a Crew, the ship stays in use until the voyage ends!
If one side of a ship's hull is broken, the ship will take extra damage on that side!
If one side of your ship's hull is broken, avoid taking more fire on that side!
If the game is running slowly, you can lower your graphics settings by pressing F7!
If you are alone, don't fight too many enemies at once!
If you are not in battle, your Health will regenerate slowly.
If you get lost, teleport back to your Port of Call using the Map Page (M)!
If you have been playing for more than 2 hours straight, you should take a break!
If you shoot the same part of a ship, the panel will break, catch fire, and give a damage bonus!
If you type a '.' in the chat window before typing, the message will appear as a thought bubble and will stay longer.
If you want to check your score, press the ~ button.
If your ship sinks at sea, all your cargo is lost!
If your team can't launch more ships, teleport to a friend's ship to balance the odds.
If you're not sure where to go for a Quest, search the skies for the Ray of Light.

J K L

Level-up your Cannon Skill to unlock new Cannon Ammo types!
Level-up your Sailing Skill to unlock new Ship Maneuvers and Battle Orders!
Look for a Ray of Light if you get lost.
Looking for a crew for your ship? Set the Boarding Access for your ship to Public!
Looking for a Privateer crew? Find one using the Lookout button or through the Crew section on your Hearties panel!
Looking to join a ship's crew? Use a Dinghy and search for Public Ships!
Looking to recruit pirates for your Privateer crew? Look for crewmates using the Lookout button or through the Crew section on your Hearties panel!

M N O

Make every cannonball count! Targeting broken panels or an enemy ship's rear earns a bonus.
Maneuver your ship so that your broadside cannons line up with the enemy before firing!
Members of a Crew gain a Reputation Bonus for every enemy defeated. Larger crews provide larger bonuses!

P Q R

Play Poker to quickly earn Gold. But don't lose!
Players cannot hurt each other except in PvP Matches!
Plunder ships for Cargo in order to quickly get Gold!
Press F1 to draw your Cutlass!
Press F2 to draw your Pistol!
Press R to enable Auto-run!
Press the Space Bar to jump.
Privateer teams are automatically balanced. If the team you are trying to join is full, join the other!
Purchase the weaker healing Tonics until you are Level 10 or higher.
Repair a sunken ship at the Shipwright!
Repair your vessel! Each repair spot on a ship can be manned by a different crew member to speed up repairs.
Retraining a weapon refunds all your spent skill points.
Rule #1 of the pirate code: Befriend others wisely!

S T U

Sail near an Island and click on the Anchor Button to dock!
Sailing in a straight line allows your ship to move faster!
Shield the smaller, weaker ships on the team if your ship can withstand a pounding.
Ships cost more to repair after they are sunk!
Ships with a Flag Icon above them are Flagships. They need to be crippled and then boarded!
Shooting a ship's sails will not sink it, but can slow it down!
Sink ships with Broadsides to gain Sailing Reputation!
Sink ships with Cannons to become a better Cannoneer!
Spend skill upgrades wisely. It will cost gold to change your choices later!
Spending a Skill Point on an attack skill increases any Buff duration by 25%!
Spending a Skill Point on an attack skill increases its damage 25%!
Stay away from Fort Charles unless you are looking for trouble with the Navy!
Stay clear of the enemy's island! Ships launching from there are temporarily invincible.
Stockpile cannonballs before sailing because it's a long way back to restock!
Suits don't matter in Blackjack. All that matters is the total number value of the cards.
Switch Weapons using the F1 to F6 Keys!
Team up with other players against tough enemies!
The Captain of a ship receives a larger share of loot if he has a Crew onboard!
The Cutlass Sweep skill will hit all surrounding enemies!
The Dagger's Asp skill can be used to break an enemy's Voodoo Doll Attunement!
The health bonus that a Privateer ship receives for sinking an enemy ship depends on the amount of damage it did.
The pirate steering the ship gains more Sailing Reputation if the ship has a Crew!
The Voodoo Doll will lose Attunement if you get too far away from your target!
They are tough, so don't fight them alone!
They give standard Reputation rewards!
They still give standard Reputation rewards, though.
To fire a Ship's Broadsides, grab the Steering Wheel!
To navigate the map on the Map Page (M), click and drag it with the Left Mouse Button.
To sink a ship, aim for the Hull!
To steer a Ship, grab the Steering Wheel!
Unlimited Access only! Command dark powers using the Voodoo Staff!
Unlimited Access only! Fight enemies up close or from afar with the Dagger!
Unlimited Access only! Voodoo Dolls cast powerful Hexes to hurt enemies and heal allies!
Unlimited Access only! With Unlimited Access, you can create up to 4 Pirate Characters!
Upgrade the Attune Doll skill to be able to Attune the Voodoo Doll to multiple targets!
Use the Boarding Access button on your Ship's Health Display to control who can board your ship!
Use the Journal (J) to find your next quest objective.
Use the Left Mouse Button or the CTRL Button to attack.
Use the Map Page (M) to change Servers!
Use the Right Mouse Button to move the Camera.

V W

Visit a Trainer at the local blacksmith to retrain your weapons.
Voodoo Doll healers gain healing Reputation when their ally defeats their foe!
Watch your Cutlass attack timing to form Combos!
When sailing, use the Middle Mouse Wheel to move the Camera in and out!
When you are low on health, Hit T to use a Tonic!
While sailing, hold down the Right Mouse Button to move the Camera.
While using Auto-run (R), you can run and chat at the same time!
With Basic Member Access, a Skill cannot be upgraded past Rank 2!
With Basic Member Access, you cannot play in Fullscreen mode!
With Basic Member Access, you earn 30% less Reputation when defeating enemies!
With Unlimited Access, you can play Tortuga Hold'em!
With Unlimited Access, you can purchase all 9 Ship types!
With Unlimited Access, you can purchase stronger weapons like the Double-Barreled Pistol!
With Unlimited Access, you can start your own Guild!
With Unlimited Access, you can unlock new ammo types, such as flaming cannonballs!
With Unlimited Access, you can use all 6 Weapons!

X Y Z

You can aim your attacks by holding down the Right Mouse Button!
You can also use the Mouse Wheel to Switch Weapons!
You can board a Crew Member's ship from the Dinghy!
You can buy health Tonics from the Gypsy!
You can buy new weapons and ammunition from Stores!
You can open an expanded map of the area you're in by pressing F8 or the map button on your compass.
You can play Poker or Blackjack at any Tavern. To find one, look for the sign with a Mug on it!
You can purchase Cannon and Pistol Ammo from the Gunsmith!
You can purchase Grenade Ammunition from the Gunsmith!
You can purchase Throwing Knives from the Blacksmith!
You can Unattune a target with the Voodoo Doll by clicking on the Unattune Menu on the right!
You can use the Number Keys to activate your Combat Skills or Switch Ammo!
You can use the WASD Keys to move.
You're vulnerable to attack while you dig for buried treasure, so stay alert.