Picking the right crew decides whether your hull reaches the treasure vault or breaks apart in the first hazard stretch, and this build a boat for treasure team tier list sorts every option from the must-stack picks to the roles you only slot when the roster runs thin. Servers cap at 7 players per boat, the role-team and Chillz Studios membership tracks stack independently, and the meta right now favors builders who blend the two bonus layers into one launch.
Understanding The Two Team Tracks That Shape Every Run
Before the tier placements mean anything, the distinction between in-game role teams and Chillz Studios group membership ranks has to be crystal clear. Community documentation (group ID 2782840) lists seven role teams — Blacksmith, Fisherman, Citizen, Monarch, Warrior, Engineer, and Bird — each gating certain blocks or build angles. Membership ranks are the parallel track: Member, Mega Member, and Royal Member pay flat bonuses on every run regardless of which role team you pick.
| Track | How You Unlock | What It Pays | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Role teams | In-game progression / quests | Themed blocks and gear | Build identity and stage coverage |
| Membership ranks | Join the Chillz Studios Roblox group | Gold, health, TNT barrels | Per-run farming efficiency |
| Codes stack | Redeem in menu | Temporary boosts | One-off events or grind sessions |
Because the two tracks never block each other, a Royal Member Warrior runs with the same gold and health perks as a Royal Member Fisherman. The practical question becomes which role-team bonus you actually need for the stage you're about to launch into. For a deeper walk on how the role crews differ block-by-block, the teams overview breaks the seven down individually.
The Ranked Crew Picks: S Tier To B Tier
Stacking the role team against the membership track is what separates a competent boat from a vault-clearing machine, so the rankings below assume a fully stacked Royal Member unless flagged otherwise. Patch sensitivity is real here, so every perk is labeled with the data source so you can re-verify after the next update.
| Tier | Role Team | Core Bonus | Why It Lands Here | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Engineer | Early access to thruster-style and movement blocks | Fastest stage clears and strongest mid-air control | Engineer deep dive |
| S | Warrior | Combat-oriented gear, higher base health on some blocks | Best for hazard-dense stages and PvP servers | Community-reported |
| A | Monarch | Throne room cosmetics, leadership perks | Strong utility when stacking with Royal Member gold | Group data |
| A | Blacksmith | Metal-tier crafting access | Highest single-role crafting throughput | Community data |
| B | Fisherman | Water-event bonuses | Niche value on rainy or submerged stages | Player reports |
| B | Citizen | Baseline starter bonuses | Safe default for first-time crews | Group data |
| B | Bird | Themed flight and decorative blocks | Stylistic pick with limited combat impact | Community data |
S Tier: Engineer And Warrior
The Engineer sits at the top because of how broadly its bonus list overlaps with the modern hazard set. Players running the role pair its themed blocks with the Royal Member perk stack (+4 TNT barrels, +300% health, +25% gold) and turn early-game scrap hulls into late-game vault runners within three or four launches. Community showcases on the official Discord consistently feature Engineer crews at the top of speedrun brackets.
The Warrior is the natural counter-pick to Engineer because the two crews rarely overlap in role bonuses. A Warrior hull sacrifices some thruster efficiency for raw durability, which matters when the river throws bomb-droppers and grinder walls back to back. Pair a Warrior captain with three Royal Members and the team holds together long enough for the rest of the roster to repair mid-run.
A Tier: Monarch And Blacksmith
The Monarch crew rides a more meta-dependent bonus set, which is why it stops at A rather than climbing into S. When seasonal events double down on throne-room themes, the Monarch bonus spikes hard; in dry patches between events, the same bonus is mostly cosmetic. The Royal Member gold stack carries the Monarch through the off-season, so the team never feels wasted, just not always optimal.
Blacksmith is the silent workhorse of the A tier because the metal-tier blocks it gates are exactly what a budget build needs to survive a long hazard chain. A Blacksmith captain running Mega Member health (+300%) can take two or three grinder hits that would delete a Citizen crew, and the role's crafting throughput means the team can rearm between stages faster than any other role except Engineer.
B Tier: Fisherman, Citizen, And Bird
The B tier is not a bad place to land — it's where you sit when the roster runs thin and you need a crew that won't actively hurt a run. Fisherman shines on water-heavy stages, but the bonus drops off in every other context. Citizen is the safe default with no role-locked gating, which makes it the easiest team to swap into when you just want a clean run without role-specific micromanagement. Bird is the most style-heavy pick: the themed blocks look great, but the per-run value lags behind the rest of the field.
How Membership Ranks Stack With Role Teams
The role team decides what you can build, and the membership rank decides how much you get paid for it. The two layers were designed to be combined, and the optimal launch mixes one role team with the highest membership rank the captain can sustain. As of the September 2026 patch, the official group ranks pay the bonuses below.
| Rank | Cost / Unlock | Gold Bonus | Health Bonus | Extra Perk | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Free (group join) | +25% | — | — | Group page |
| Mega Member | 49 Robux/month (community-reported) | +25% | +300% | — | Community data |
| Royal Member | 99 Robux/month (community-reported) | +25% | +300% | +4 TNT barrels | Group page |
A Royal Member Engineer is the meta setup right now because the gold multiplies the per-block resale value of every rare drop, the health bonus keeps the hull alive through grinder chains, and the extra TNT barrels add a damage option that the Engineer role team already supports. Cross-checking that math against the published group perks keeps the claim honest: the bonus numbers are publicly listed, and the pairing is community-tested, not developer-confirmed.
Co-Op Math: Max Players, Crew Roles, And Stage Coverage
Servers in Build A Boat For Treasure cap at 7 players per boat, and the role team is set the moment the captain picks a crew. Everyone else on the boat inherits the same role bonus, which means a 7-player Monarch run treats every member as a Monarch for block-unlock purposes. Membership ranks, on the other hand, are personal and do not transfer — a Royal Member captain sailing with three unranked friends still only pays the captain's bonus on the captain's own gold income.
| Crew Size | Recommended Role | Recommended Membership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Solo) | Engineer or Citizen | Royal Member (if farming) | Engineer bonus carries solo clears |
| 2 | Engineer + Blacksmith | Royal Member on captain | Blacksmith supports metal rearm |
| 3 | Engineer + Warrior + Blacksmith | Royal + Mega + Member | First real combat-capable trio |
| 4 | Engineer + Warrior + Monarch + Blacksmith | Royal x2, Mega, Member | Stage coverage locked in |
| 5 | Same as 4, add Fisherman | Royal x2, Mega x2, Member | Fisherman covers water events |
| 6 | Swap Citizen for Blacksmith if needed | Royal x2, Mega x2, Member x2 | Citizen adds flexibility |
| 7 (Full) | Engineer + Warrior + Monarch + Blacksmith + Fisherman + Citizen + Bird | All Royal if possible | Max bonus stacking per run |
The role-team bonus is the same at crew size 1 and crew size 7 because every member shares the same role, but the build speed scales almost linearly with the number of builders. A 7-player crew can finish a full Adamantite hull in roughly a third of the time a solo player needs, which often matters more than a small bonus differential.
For stage coverage, the meta build slots at least one combat-oriented role (Warrior), one mobility role (Engineer), and one craft-economy role (Blacksmith or Monarch). The remaining three or four seats can flex into Fisherman, Citizen, or Bird without breaking the run. Picking a flexible role team is one half of the equation; the other half is matching the hull to the crew, and the boat parts tier list sorts the thrusters, seats, and wheels to pair with each crew archetype.
Ranked Crew Picks For Each Playstyle
The right crew changes depending on what you actually want from a session, so the recommendations below split the picks by goal rather than by tier. Every goal assumes the Royal Member stack unless the column says otherwise, because the gold and TNT bonuses apply to every run regardless of role.
| Goal | Role Team | Membership | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedrun to vault | Engineer | Royal Member | Fastest stage clears, gold pays for repairs |
| Gold farming | Blacksmith | Royal Member | Material resale stacks with gold bonus |
| Badge hunting | Warrior | Royal Member | Higher health keeps the boat alive for badge conditions |
| Quest chains | Citizen or Monarch | Mega Member | Flexibility matters more than raw speed |
| Casual fun with friends | Bird or Fisherman | Member (free) | Style over substance, low cost |
| First-time captain | Citizen | Member (free) | Zero bonus stacking, no pressure |
The "which team is best" question always comes back to Engineer for serious play, because the bonus list is the broadest of the seven role teams. Casual crews should default to Citizen or Bird because the role-locked gates don't matter until you start chasing rare drops, at which point the role swap pays for itself in two or three runs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best team in Build A Boat For Treasure right now?
The Engineer role team combined with the Royal Member rank is the strongest current setup because Engineer gates thruster and movement-themed blocks while Royal Member pays a 25% gold boost, 300% health, and +4 TNT barrels on every run. The pairing is community-tested and tracked on the official group page.
How many players can fit on one boat?
Boats in the game support up to 7 players, including the captain. Membership ranks are personal and do not transfer, so only the players who actually hold Royal Member status get the full gold, health, and TNT bonuses on their own income.
Do role team bonuses stack with membership rank bonuses?
Yes, the two tracks stack independently. A Royal Member Warrior keeps every Warrior role bonus and adds the 25% gold, 300% health, and +4 TNT barrels on top, which is why the high-tier picks in this list assume both layers are active.
Are the team bonus numbers guaranteed after every patch?
The membership rank numbers are publicly listed on the official Chillz Studios group and are stable. Role team bonuses are community-reported and may shift after major updates, so always re-verify the Engineer or Warrior perk list in the patch notes after a major update lands.
Can I switch teams mid-run or do I have to restart?
You cannot switch role teams mid-run — the role is set when the boat launches. Membership ranks, however, apply to every run as long as your group status is active, so you can rejoin the same boat as a different role after a wipe by simply relaunching with a different crew selection.