[Platinum Pirate]

Ahhhh...

Well, you need to gain experience using those particular weapons at level 15 and level 20. So keep slashing and shooting those enemies. Change it up too and learn what certain skills have to offer you as you gain more experience. It's really fun. Had a blast last night using grenades along with throwing daggers at Kingshead.

Have you also done the other two quests at the Tailor shop at Port Royal and Tortuga? How about that Caribbean Quest at the Shipwright? Now that Infamy is the norm, you stand a good chance of getting a badge.

And no, nothing happens when you reach level 40. You just get more health and strength all around. And I disagree with you, there's no such thing as drudgery getting to level 50. Heck my first pirate is still at Notoriety 48. I know. Why? Because I like taking my sweet time. I enjoy seeing that golden glow whenever my pirate achieves something. And when my Unlimited Access expires, not a problem for me. Being Basic locks my Notoriety in place and I can go absolutely wild beating those enemies. Having Unlimited though is allowing me to spend time with my other pirates to make them stronger. Each one masters something in particular as they pursue the Black Pearl quest. And as with any game, random occurrences happen often which makes things even more fun. At least for me.