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Overview

The Alpha Barrel Cannon is a ranged weapon in Crimson Desert. It is classified as a hand cannon. Hand cannons are the heaviest category of ranged weapons, firing powerful charged shots that deal massive damage and inflict heavy stagger on impact. The Alpha Barrel Cannon has a base Attack Power of 19 and a Level 1 Critical Hit Chance bonus, positioning it as one of the stronger hand cannons available.

Compared to the entry-level Rhinard Cannon (13 ATK), the Alpha Barrel Cannon represents a significant step up in firepower. Hand cannons fire cannonball projectiles rather than bullets, and each shot requires a brief charge-up period. This makes them slow to fire but devastating when they connect. The charged shots can stagger even large enemies and bosses, making hand cannons a powerful tool for creating openings in tough fights.

Stats

QuestLog Stats

The following stats are sourced from QuestLog database records for Alpha Barrel Cannon.

Enhancement Levels

How to Obtain

The Alpha Barrel Cannon can be crafted at a Blacksmith. Unlocking the recipe requires reading the appropriate Ranged Weapons of the World crafting manual for cannons. The crafting materials include Iron Ore and Copper Ore in higher quantities than basic firearms. Hand cannons may also drop from heavily armed enemies or be found in treasure chests in mid-to-late game areas.

Refinement and Upgrades

The Alpha Barrel Cannon supports refinement at a Blacksmith. Given the weapon's already high base Attack Power, each refinement level further increases its devastating per-shot damage. The 5 Abyss Core slots should be filled with cores that boost ranged damage or stagger potential. Because hand cannons fire slowly, maximizing the impact of each shot is more important than attack speed.

Combat Tips

Hand cannons are best used as opening tools or boss-fight utilities rather than primary weapons. Begin an encounter by charging a shot and releasing it at a group of enemies to stagger them, then switch to a melee weapon to capitalize on the opening. Against bosses, the Alpha Barrel Cannon's charged shot can interrupt certain attack patterns and create safe windows for punishing.

Be mindful of the charge time: getting hit while charging cancels the shot and wastes time. Position yourself at medium range where you can see incoming attacks and dodge if needed. The Level 1 Critical Hit Chance bonus means occasional shots will deal significantly more damage, making the weapon feel even more impactful when luck is on your side.

Comparison with Other Hand Cannons

Notes

• Hand cannons use cannonballs as ammunition, which are separate from the bullets used by muskets and shotguns.

• The "Alpha Barrel" designation suggests this is an early or prototype-pattern cannon design within the game's lore.