The sections below cover each part of the event in full detail.
Pirates' Day is a one-day holiday in World of Warcraft — tied to International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19 — centred in Booty Bay. Dread Captain DeMeza and her crew take over the docks and offer adventurers the chance to join the life of piracy for the day. The event rewards the The Captain's Booty achievement and several exclusive collectibles:
Once you have your collectibles secured, dressing the part is the next step.
Several cosmetic ensembles let you complete the pirate look for the day:
| Ensemble | What It Includes |
|---|---|
| Ensemble: Dashing Buccaneer's Slops | Stylish seafaring trousers for the refined pirate |
| Ensemble: Swashbuckling Buccaneer's Slops | A rugged alternative with a more weathered look |
| Buccaneer's Regalia | Full set: shirt, pants, and boots for a complete pirate transformation |
Round off the outfit with headwear from the Trial of Style vendor, including the Dread Captain's Chapeau and the Well-Worn Tricorne.
Pirates' Day now includes the Highland Drake: Pirates' Day Armor — a full pirate-themed saddle skin for your Highland Drake Dragonriding mount. Pick it up from Dread Captain DeMeza in Booty Bay for a modest price. If you ride a Highland Drake, this cosmetic is an instant upgrade to your Dragonriding wardrobe.
Three short quests let you earn your pirate credentials and contribute toward The Captain's Booty achievement:
Head to Booty Bay and speak with Dread Captain DeMeza. She will induct you into her crew, granting the Dread Corsair buff and transforming your appearance into full pirate garb for the duration. This is the core quest of Pirates' Day and required for the achievement.
Acquire Petey from Dread Captain DeMeza (or your Pet Journal if you already own him). Head to the Freehold dungeon and defeat Harlan Sweete with Petey active on your shoulder. This quest proves your parrot's fighting spirit and unlocks an achievement step.
Return to Dread Captain DeMeza in Booty Bay and pick up this quest. Complete the objectives to earn the final achievement step and cement your reputation as a true pirate of Azeroth.
Pirates' Day runs for a single day each year on September 19, coinciding with International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The event is not active at any other time of year.
The event is centred in Booty Bay in Stranglethorn Vale. Dread Captain DeMeza and her crew take over the docks and offer all Pirates' Day quests and vendors from that location.
Speak with Dread Captain DeMeza in Booty Bay and accept the "Become a Pirate for the Day" quest. Completing it applies the Dread Corsair buff, which transforms you into a pirate for the rest of the day's event.
The Captain's Booty is the meta-achievement for Pirates' Day. It requires obtaining the Dread Corsair buff — which counts as joining the crew — and completing the other event quests tied to the holiday.
The Highland Drake: Pirates' Day Armor is sold directly by Dread Captain DeMeza in Booty Bay. It is a Dragonriding appearance that applies a pirate-themed saddle to the Highland Drake mount. No special prerequisite is needed beyond showing up on September 19.
Purchase Petey from Dread Captain DeMeza during Pirates' Day. To feed him — which unlocks one quest step — you need the Slightly-Chewed Insult Book, looted from Ol' Eary, who swims in the waters of Booty Bay. Once you own Petey, he persists in your Pet Journal after the event ends.
No. Pirates' Day quests and vendors are accessible to characters of any level. The Freehold dungeon quest requires entering the dungeon, so having a group ready is helpful, but the main event activities in Booty Bay have no level restriction.
Account-wide collectibles such as Petey and the Highland Drake armor only need to be earned once and apply to your entire account. The achievement is per-character, so alts that want the achievement credit need to complete the quests separately.
