it is when youre level 34
and have a couple mastered weapons, and a high level staff
but seriously..my first pirate (who got their quest on time before the bugginess started) i was i think maybe a level 20, but had mastered my cutlass before i even tried it alone.
thats the only good point is, its alot easier now..but im thinking its gonna be pretty hard to level it at this point..i dunno.