Quick answer
The official Compass list gives the usable unlock anchor: The Ultimate Tailor is a Tier 5 Seafaring booster requiring 20 points, and its first rank unlocks Master Tailor. The building then lists 4 Fabric and 2 Pearls as inputs, 5 Fancy Clothing per minute, output storage 10, four Builders, two Fetchers, and two Masterhands.[^1][^2]
Version and source notesUpdated 2026-09-09 · Within source review window
- Updated
- 2026-09-09
- Works with
- Current PC Compass and equipment-building systems
- What this guide covers
- Source-reviewed guidance; not gameplay-tested. Unconfirmed routes and numerical caps are not asserted.
- Version notes
- Principle paths and equipment demands may change after updates
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Separate a locked building from an idle workshop
- Open the Seafaring quadrant and reach the Tier 5 ring with 20 spent points.
- Select The Ultimate Tailor and confirm its first rank unlocks Master Tailor; do not confuse the booster with the building.
- Check the crew or ship that consumes Fancy Clothing before spending points.
- After the building appears, prepare Fabric and Pearl delivery separately.
- Reopen the crew-upkeep panel and confirm Fancy Clothing is arriving.
The Compass list includes building and booster entries, which are not interchangeable. The official list supports the Tier 5/20-point route above; the live Compass remains the final check if a later patch changes the path.1
Commissioning table
| Building screen | Listed value | Practical check |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 Builders | Separate construction from production staffing |
| Production staffing | 2 Fetchers, 2 Masterhands | Inspect input collection and specialist assignment |
| Inputs | 4 Fabric + 2 Pearls | Keep both inputs visible in local storage |
| Output | 5 Fancy Clothing/min | Compare with current crew demand |
| Output storage | 10 | Full storage means collection is the next check |
| Construction cost | 30 Planks + 30 Tabby | Reserve construction materials separately |
Do not build a second Master Tailor just because Fancy Clothing is missing from a ship. First verify the Compass gate, then the Pearl supply. The Pearl Diver guide covers one of the likely input bottlenecks.
Locked, idle, or under-supplied?
| Symptom | First test | Likely next action |
|---|---|---|
| Building absent | Compass points and prerequisite | Complete the named principle step |
| Building present but idle | Fabric, Pearls and workers | Connect both input routes |
| Output full | Receiving warehouse or crew route | Fix collection before adding capacity |
| Crew still unhappy | Actual demand and distribution | Inspect upkeep panel, not only the workshop |
FAQ
Does Master Tailor make Pearl?
No. Pearl is an input. Use a Pearl Diver and connect its output to the tailor chain.2
Does every Tier 3 ship unlock it?
No. The official Compass list places The Ultimate Tailor at Tier 5 with 20 points; its first rank unlocks Master Tailor.1
What if Fancy Clothing is produced but not consumed?
Check whether the intended crew is actually recruited and whether the receiving route reaches its camp or ship.
Continue with the building unlock chart and crew upkeep guide.