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24-Pounders: Tempered is a 24-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.

Steady… steady…

Overview

Property	Value
Category	Ship Weapon
Rarity	Rare
Caliber	24 pounds
ATK (Max)	380
Damage (Max)	2000
Reload Time	14s
Range Rank	A
Accuracy Rank	A
Max Item Level	15
Stack Size	1
Modification	Tempered
Available Rarities	Rare, Epic (via Ascend)

In-Game Effect

Rare tier: After reloading, waiting 6 seconds before firing increases the next volley's Damage by 40%.

Epic tier: After reloading, waiting 6 seconds before firing increases the next volley's Damage by 40%. Hitting a Weak Spot deals 20% bonus Damage.

Fits Ships

Only Frigate-class hulls mount 24-pound cannons in their main battery by default. The Blackbeard faction's upgraded hulls, including the Blackbeard Brig and Blackbeard Ketch, can also field 24-pound guns as an upgrade from their lighter base loadouts. Compatible hulls:

How to Unlock

Crafting 24-Pounders: Tempered requires learning Plans: Tempered 24-Pounders, a Rare recipe paper bought from the Rogue Buccaneers Provisioner once your Rogue Buccaneers reputation reaches Level 3. The plan costs Piastre x400 and is consumed on use; one copy unlocks the recipe permanently.

Crafting Recipes

24-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.

Station Tier	Ingredients	Output	Craft Time
Level 1	Copper Ingot x15, Wooden Plank x7	24-Pounders: Tempered x1	1s (60/min)
Level 6	Foothills Iron Ingot x15, Timber x6, Shipwright's Tools x3	24-Pounders: Tempered x1	1s (60/min)
Level 11	Mire Metal Ingot x15, Tarred Planks x7, Shipwright's Tools x3	24-Pounders: Tempered x1	1s (60/min)

Ascend to Epic

The Rare version of 24-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.

Ascend recipe: Tumbaga Ingot x8 + 24-Pounders: Tempered (Rare) x1 → 24-Pounders: Tempered (Epic) x1

Epic-only bonus: Hitting a Weak Spot deals 20% bonus Damage.

When to Use

Tempered 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.

Rare vs Epic Comparison

Stat	Rare	Epic
ATK (Max)	380	380
Damage (Max)	2000	2000
Reload Time	14s	14s
Range Rank	A	A
Accuracy Rank	A	A
Max Item Level	15	15
Base Effect	After 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 Bonus	None	Hitting a Weak Spot deals 20% bonus Damage.

The 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.

When the Upgrade Is Worth It

Tempered 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.

When to Skip the Ascension

Ascending is not always the right call. The Rare tier is already strong in isolation, and each ascension burns Tumbaga Ingot x8 for a single cannon slot. If you are still climbing the Shipwright's Workshop tier ladder, if your Frigate 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.

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