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12-Pounders: Tempered - Version 14 vs Version 15
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1112-Pounders: Tempered is a 12-pound ship cannon, the Rare-rarity modded variant that ascends to Epic. Forged and handled with restraint, these guns are meant to be fired with deliberation, not haste.33Steady… steady…4+Steady... steady...55Overview77PropertyValueCategoryShip WeaponRarityRareCaliber12 poundsATK (Max)380Damage (Max)1500Reload Time12sRange RankAAccuracy RankAMax Item Level15Stack Size1ModificationTemperedAvailable RaritiesRare, Epic (via Ascend)99In-Game Effect1010Rare tier: After reloading, waiting 6 seconds before firing increases the next volley's Damage by 40%.1212Epic tier: After reloading, waiting 6 seconds before firing increases the next volley's Damage by 40%. Hitting a Weak Spot deals 20% bonus Damage.1414Fits Ships1616Every ship class in Windrose carries at least one 12-pound slot, which makes this caliber the universal fallback for every captain. Compatible hulls:1818Blackbeard BrigBlackbeard FrigateBlackbeard KetchBrethren BrigBrethren FrigateBrethren KetchBrigFrigateKetch2020How to Unlock2222Crafting 12-Pounders: Tempered requires learning Plans: Tempered 12-Pounders, a Rare recipe paper bought from the Rogue Buccaneers Provisioner once your Rogue Buccaneers reputation reaches Level 2. The plan costs Piastre x300 and is consumed on use; one copy unlocks the recipe permanently.2424Crafting Recipes262612-Pounders: Tempered is crafted at the Shipwright's Workshop. Each station tier accepts higher-grade metals and planks, letting you re-craft this gun with whichever material pipeline your base currently supports.2828Station TierIngredientsOutputCraft TimeLevel 1Copper Ingot x10, Wooden Plank x512-Pounders: Tempered x11s (60/min)Level 6Foothills Iron Ingot x10, Timber x4, Shipwright's Tools x212-Pounders: Tempered x11s (60/min)Level 11Mire Metal Ingot x10, Tarred Planks x5, Shipwright's Tools x212-Pounders: Tempered x11s (60/min)3030Ascend to Epic3131The Rare version of 12-Pounders: Tempered can be ascended to Epic rarity at the Shipwright's Workshop by combining the base Rare cannon with Tumbaga Ingot. Ascending keeps the Rare-tier effect and layers an extra Epic-only bonus on top so the Epic cannon is strictly better once you can afford the Tumbaga cost.3333Ascend recipe: Tumbaga Ingot x7 + 12-Pounders: Tempered (Rare) x1 to 12-Pounders: Tempered (Epic) x13535Epic-only bonus: Hitting a Weak Spot deals 20% bonus Damage.3737When to Use3939Tempered cannons reward disciplined crews who can hold their broadsides for 6 seconds after every reload before firing. Best when you commit to staying at range and pick your volleys, not when you plan to skirmish in and out at close range. The Epic tier layers on a 20% Weak Spot damage bonus, which stacks with the base delay buff to turn well-aimed volleys into the burstiest cannon profile in the game.4141Rare vs Epic Comparison4343StatRareEpicATK (Max)380380Damage (Max)15001500Reload Time12s12sRange RankAAAccuracy RankAAMax Item Level1515Base EffectAfter reloading, waiting 6 seconds before firing increases the next volley's Damage by 40%.After reloading, waiting 6 seconds before firing increases the next volley's Damage by 40%.Extra Epic BonusNoneHitting a Weak Spot deals 20% bonus Damage.4545The raw numbers do not change on ascension; the ATK, Damage, Reload, Range, and Accuracy values are all inherited from the Rare input. The only difference is the added Epic-only layer, which stacks with the Rare-tier effect rather than replacing it.4646When the Upgrade is Worth It4848Tempered Epic adds a flat +20% Weak Spot damage on top of the +40% delayed-volley mechanic. If your crew already commits to the 6-second hold, the Epic tier multiplies that burst against exposed masts, magazines, and crew clusters. Pair naturally with Naval Tactics I: Ambush to squeeze the most value out of the upgraded cannon battery.5050When to Skip the Ascension5252Ascending is not always the right call. The Rare tier is already strong in isolation, and each ascension burns Tumbaga Ingot x7 for a single cannon slot. If you are still climbing the Shipwright's Workshop tier ladder, if your Brig is not yet Item Level 15, or if you are rotating between playstyles that favor different modification lines, it is often smarter to keep the Rare cannon and spend your Tumbaga on something else first. The ascension is a one-way upgrade, but the cost also rises quickly if you change your mind about which variant you want on a given hull.5454See Also5656Cannons: full roster of every ship-weapon variantNaval Combat: how cannons resolve damageShipwright's Workshop: primary crafting stationShip Customization: pairing cannons with hull, hull mods, and naval tactics12-Pounders: related variant12-Pounders: Devastating: related variant12-Pounders: Perfectly Ordered: related variantPlans: Tempered 12-Pounders: recipe paper that unlocks this cannon
