Top 10 Cannons Ranked in Windrose: Best Weapons for Your Ship

Introduction

Cannons are the backbone of naval combat in Windrose. Choosing the right cannon can mean the difference between victory and defeat. This ranking evaluates all 10 cannons based on damage, range, reload speed, accuracy, and cost. Whether you are building a combat frigate or a defensive trader, this list will help you pick the best option.

S-Tier Cannons (Rank 1-3)

1. Heavy Naval Cannon

The best cannon in the game. Deals 450 damage per shot with a range of 400 meters. Reload time is 8 seconds. Costs 3,500 gold. Best used on Frigates and Galleons.

2. Twin-Barrel Culverin

Fires two shots per volley for 320 damage each. Excellent burst damage. Range of 350 meters with a 10-second reload. Costs 3,200 gold.

3. Long-Range Bombard

Unmatched range at 500 meters. Deals 380 damage with a 12-second reload. Perfect for opening engagements. Costs 3,000 gold.

A-Tier Cannons (Rank 4-6)

4. Standard Naval Cannon

A reliable all-rounder. 300 damage, 350-meter range, 6-second reload. Costs 1,500 gold. Great value for mid-game ships.

5. Rapid Fire Swivel

Fastest reload at 3 seconds but only 150 damage per shot. Range of 250 meters. Best for chasing fleeing enemies. Costs 1,800 gold.

6. Explosive Mortar

Deals area damage of 280 to all ships within 20 meters. Range of 300 meters. 15-second reload. Costs 2,500 gold. Excellent against fleets.

B-Tier Cannons (Rank 7-10)

7. Iron Deck Gun

Budget option with 220 damage and 300-meter range. 7-second reload. Costs 800 gold. Good for early game.

8. Short-Range Blunderbuss Cannon

Massive close-range damage of 500 but only 100-meter range. 9-second reload. Costs 1,200 gold. Situational but deadly.

9. Bronze Swivel Gun

Lightweight and cheap. 120 damage, 200-meter range, 4-second reload. Costs 400 gold. Best for Sloops.

10. Rusty Deck Cannon

Starter cannon. 100 damage, 150-meter range, 8-second reload. Free but should be replaced as soon as possible.

Upgrade Tips

To maximize cannon performance, invest in the Gunner skill tree. Key upgrades include Quick Reload (reduces reload by 20%), Steady Aim (improves accuracy by 15%), and Powder Charge (increases damage by 10%). Always match your cannon type to your ship class for optimal results.

Summary

For endgame combat, the Heavy Naval Cannon and Twin-Barrel Culverin are top picks. Budget-conscious players should go with the Standard Naval Cannon. For Sloops and Cutters, the Rapid Fire Swivel offers the best speed-to-damage ratio. Avoid the Rusty Deck Cannon as soon as you can afford an upgrade.