Companions — All 7, With the Real Rates
Companions are Pearl-chest rolls, and the good ones are rare. Here's every verified companion, what it actually does, and how to think about the odds before you spend.
The roster
| Companion | Roll rate | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Salamander | 5% | Auto-loots pickups for you — pure quality-of-life, and one of the rare pulls. |
| Penguin | 5% | Produces a Bandage every 220 seconds — a slow but free healing engine, great for solo runs. |
| Crow | 30% | Produces food every 120 seconds — the common pull that quietly solves early hunger. |
| Seagull | — | Also produces food; rate not consistently documented across sources. |
| Swordfish | 5% | +10% melee damage — the fighter's pick. |
| Lava Snail | 30% | −7.5% hunger drain — a common pull that stretches every meal. |
| Magma Golem | 5% | +10% melee damage — the other rare fighter's pick, from the pricier chest pool. |
Chests are bought with Pearls; the Magma and Pirate chests top the price list at 120 Pearls each.
How to think about the odds
Every strong companion (Salamander, Penguin, Swordfish, Magma Golem) sits at a 5% rate — expect roughly one in twenty rolls, which means chasing a specific rare is expensive. The 30% tier (Crow, Lava Snail) is where chests reliably pay: food generation and hunger reduction are unglamorous but they compound over a 100-day run. Fund your class plan first; roll chests with the surplus.
FAQ
What is the best companion in 100 Days At Sea?
Depends on your run. Solo survival: Penguin (a free Bandage every 220s is sustained healing nobody else provides). Fighters: Swordfish or Magma Golem (+10% melee each). Easiest real value: Crow — at a 30% roll rate, its food every 120s is the companion you'll actually get.
How do I get companions?
Buy companion chests with Pearls and roll the odds — the strong companions sit at 5% rates, the common ones at 30%. The Magma and Pirate chests are the priciest at 120 Pearls.
Are companion drop rates confirmed?
The rates listed here (5% / 30%) are cross-referenced from Pro Game Guides' and Deltia's Gaming's companion coverage — two independent hands-on sources. Seagull's rate is the one gap: sources list the companion but not a consistent number.
Should I spend Pearls on companions or classes?
Classes first, for most players — a class is a guaranteed permanent kit, while chests are RNG. Companions are the luxury purchase once your class plan (usually toward Fire Mage) is funded.