Vaas' Pirates

"''This is the tale of Vaas's pirate hordes, who came to the island to rape, pillage and steal. They wanted one thing, they wanted money and it would be theirs, no matter the cost. Vaas hold court, the jester of Rook island, but is your machete what lies in store?" ''- Survival Guide.

The Pirates are a faction in Far Cry 3, located in the northern island. They are led by the mentally unstable and psychotic Vaas Montenegro. Fueled by their lust for money, they came to Rook Island to rape, pillage and steal. The Pirates hold a grudge against the Rakyat, and these factions will attack each other on sight. They have an unsteady alliance with Hoyt's Privateers but this alliance is broken when Jason kills Vaas. The Pirates have lower quality weapons and equipment than the Privateers.

Pirates are not exceptionally skilled fighters; they are prone to firing randomly into the bushes or throwing grenades at random in hopes of flushing Jason into the open. They communicate by radio, as wiping out a pirate patrol will often cause a second patrol arrive in the area, and Jason can eavesdrop on their communications, such as when reinforcements are headed for an outpost.