Overview
Cannons are a type of ranged weapon in Crimson Desert. Heavy portable artillery that fires explosive shells at medium to long range. Cannons deliver the highest per-shot damage among ranged weapons but are slow to reload and cumbersome to carry. Many are crafted by the Ironflame Orcs of Gorthak, renowned for their superior steelwork.
All Cannons
There are 5 cannons currently known in Crimson Desert. The table below lists all of them sorted by grade and attack power.
Image | Name | ATK | Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Epic | An improved model of the Rhinard Cannon, modified and newly painted. The dark red appearance and ove... | |
| 16 | Rare+ | A cannon clad in bismuth. An ominous energy lingers within it. Bismuth itself is dangerous when hand... | |
| 15 | Rare+ | A cannon crafted by Gorthak orcs. While its appearance follows a traditional form, it is equipped wi... | |
| 14 | Rare+ | A cannon with a simple appearance but tremendous firepower. Forged by the Ironflame Orcs under their... | |
| 14 | Uncommon | A weapon that reinterprets the design of a traditional cannon with a modern sensibility. Defined by ... |
Cannon Grades
Grade | Description |
|---|---|
Mythic | The rarest and most powerful cannons. Often tied to major story events or legendary figures. Extremely difficult to obtain. |
Epic | Strong mid-to-high tier cannons. Available through quests, merchants, and exploration throughout Pywel. |
Rare+ | Above-average weapons sitting between Rare and Epic tiers. Obtained from mid-level quests, specialized merchants, and challenging enemy encounters. |
Rare | Solid mid-game weapons. Easily obtained from merchants, crafting, or basic quest rewards. |
Uncommon | Basic starter weapons. Often the first cannons players encounter. Useful for the opening hours but quickly outclassed. |
Combat Overview
Cannons deal the highest burst damage of any ranged weapon. Save your shots for high-priority targets and boss encounters.
The slow reload and movement penalty while aiming make cannons vulnerable to flanking. Position behind allies or obstacles before firing.
Cannon shells often have splash damage. Aim at the ground near groups of enemies rather than trying to hit a single moving target directly.
Cannons can be enhanced through the refining system to significantly increase their already impressive firepower.
Enhancement
5 of 5 cannons can be enhanced from +0 to +10 through the refining system. Each enhancement level increases the weapon's Attack stat. Higher enhancements require rarer materials, including Bloodstone, Scolecite Ore, and Abyss Artifacts.
See Also
Ranged Weapons - All ranged weapon types
Blasters - Heavy ranged weapons
Muskets - Long-range firearms
Weapons and Equipment - Full weapons overview
Combat System - Guide to combat mechanics
Refining System - Weapon upgrade guide