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36-Pounders: Tempered is a 36-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 | |
Rarity | Rare |
Caliber | 36 pounds |
ATK (Max) | 380 |
Damage (Max) | 2500 |
Reload Time | 16s |
Range Rank | S |
Accuracy Rank | S |
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
36-pound cannons are the heaviest caliber in the game and only one hull can carry them. The Blackbeard Frigate can replace its default 24-pound guns with 36-pound guns for maximum per-volley damage at the cost of reload speed. Compatible hulls:
How to Unlock
Crafting 36-Pounders: Tempered requires learning Plans: Tempered 36-Pounders, a Rare recipe paper bought from the Rogue Buccaneers Provisioner once your Rogue Buccaneers reputation reaches Level 4. The plan costs Piastre x500 and is consumed on use; one copy unlocks the recipe permanently.
Crafting Recipes
36-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 x20, Wooden Plank x10 | 1s (60/min) | |
Level 6 | Foothills Iron Ingot x20, Timber x8, Shipwright's Tools x4 | 1s (60/min) | |
Level 11 | Mire Metal Ingot x20, Tarred Planks x10, Shipwright's Tools x4 | 1s (60/min) |
Ascend to Epic
The Rare version of 36-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 x9 + 36-Pounders: Tempered (Rare) x1 to 36-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) | 2500 | 2500 |
Reload Time | 16s | 16s |
Range Rank | S | S |
Accuracy Rank | S | S |
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 x9 for a single cannon slot. If you are still climbing the Shipwright's Workshop tier ladder, if your Blackbeard 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.
See Also
Cannons: full roster of every ship-weapon variant
Naval Combat: how cannons resolve damage
Shipwright's Workshop: primary crafting station
Ship Customization: pairing cannons with hull, hull mods, and naval tactics
36-Pounders: related variant
36-Pounders: Devastating: related variant
36-Pounders: Perfectly Ordered: related variant
Plans: Tempered 36-Pounders: recipe paper that unlocks this cannon
Details
Properties
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Available Rarities | Rare, Epic |
Crafted By
Crafted at: Shipwright's Workshop
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
x20 | |
x10 |
Ascend Cost
Ascend at: Shipwright's Workshop
Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
x1 | |
x9 |
Fits Ships
Ship |
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Taught By
Plan |
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