Can I lose my ship in PvP?

No, your ship cannot be "deleted". If it sinks, you must pay a reclamation fee (similar to Torfinn) to get it back. However, you lose all cargo and unprotected items.

What is the best cannon for PvP?

The Heavy Cannon is the meta for DPS, but the "Chain Shot" ammo type is crucial for disabling enemy sails to prevent them from escaping.

How do I avoid PKers in the Wilderness?

Keep your "Crow's Nest" crew upgraded to see further. If you spot a white dot, sail against the wind (if you have better sails) or hug the coastline to force them into a bad angle.

Naval Combat Mastery

Prepare for battle. Whether you're fighting sea monsters or other players, you need the right strategy to survive.

Cannon Mechanics & Positioning

Naval combat is not just point-and-click. It relies on positioning. Your ship has firing arcs based on where your cannons are mounted.

Broadside (The DPS King)

Turning your ship 90 degrees to the enemy allows you to fire all side cannons at once. This deals max damage but exposes your largest hitbox.

The "T-Bone" Maneuver

Sailing directly perpendicular across an enemy's bow allows you to fire a broadside while they can only fire front chase guns.

PvE Strategy: The "Kite"

Most NPC ships (Pirates, Merchant Guards) will try to ram you or board you.

Engage: Fire a long-range shot to aggro the ship.
Turn Away: Sail with the wind to gain speed.
Fire Chasers: Use your rear-facing cannons to chip away at them while maintaining distance.
Finish: Once their sails are damaged (speed reduced), turn around and finish them with a broadside.

PvP & Boarding

When a ship reaches 0 Hull HP, it sinks. When it reaches 0 Sail HP, it is dead in the water.Boarding is the act of grappling a disabled ship to kill the crew.

Wilderness Survival Tips

Ladder Defense: If boarded, freeze the enemy on the ladder using Ice Barrage. They cannot move.
Anti-Fire: Always drink Extended Super Antifire. Dragonfire Cannons are common in PvP.
Escape: If you are losing, sail into "Rough Waters" (Dark blue on map). Smaller ships will take environmental damage, potentially deterring pursuers.

Recommended Player Gear

Naval combat isn't just about the ship. When boarding (or being boarded), your personal gear matters.

Offensive Setup

HeadCrystal Helm / Slayer Helm (i)
Body/LegsCrystal Armour / Ancestral
WeaponBow of Faerdhinen / Kodai
NeckNecklace of Anguish

Inventory Essentials

Ice Barrage Runes (Crucial for freezing)
Anti-Venom+ & Super Antifire
Phoenix Necklace (Anti-stack)
Saradomin Brews & Super Restores

Recommended Combat Setup

Ship & Crew

Ship: War Galley (Balance) or Heavy Galleon (Tank).
Cannons: Heavy Cannons x4 (Max DPS).
Crew: 2 Gunners (Reload Speed), 1 Carpenter (Repair).

Inventory

Repairs: 500x Teak Planks, 200x Steel Bars.
Ammo: 2000x Cannonballs, 500x Chain Shots.
Magic: Runes for Ice Barrage (to stop boarders).

Need more details on stats? Check our Ship Upgrades Guide.

Reinforced Hulls:

Check out our Ship Upgrades guide to see the best defensive hulls.

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Naval Combat Mastery

Cannon Mechanics & Positioning

Broadside (The DPS King)

The "T-Bone" Maneuver

PvE Strategy: The "Kite"

PvP & Boarding

Wilderness Survival Tips

Recommended Player Gear

Offensive Setup

Inventory Essentials

Recommended Combat Setup

Ship & Crew

Inventory

Essential Sailing Tools

XP Calculator

XP Planner

Combat Profit

Ships & Gear

Training Guide

Money Making