How to Equip Cannons — Windrose
Mounting is half the job; this is how you actually arm and fire them.
Ammo types
| Shot | Best for | Recipe |
|---|---|---|
| Round shot | Hull damage | 1 iron + 1 gunpowder |
| Chain shot | Sails & mast | 2 iron + 1 gunpowder + 1 rope |
| Grapeshot | Crew/boarding defense | 4 lead shot + 1 gunpowder |
| Heated shot | Fire damage (DOT) | 1 iron + 2 gunpowder + 1 coal |
Steps to fire
- Stack ammo in your inventory or the cannon’s adjacent Powder Locker.
- Walk to the cannon, press
Eto mount the gunner station. - Press 1-4 to switch shot type.
- Mouse to aim — the trajectory arc fades at max range. Wait for arc to touch target.
- Left-click to fire. Reload is automatic if you have ammo; manual (press
R) if no powder boy.
For gunpowder you will need this guide — it is the single biggest bottleneck of mid-game ship combat.