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Hull Bracings - Version 11 vs Version 12
May 22, 2026, 08:38 AM
Enriched the bracing overview: linked the intro base bracing to its own item page, clarified this is the category overview, and added a base bracing DEF and Item Level reference no
May 23, 2026, 08:23 PM
Corrected wikilink existence flags
11Hull Bracings (in-game category: Ship Hull Modification) are the defensive plating items that fit a ship's dedicated hull-mod slot. Windrose currently has one Uncommon base bracing plus three Rare modded variants, each of which ascends to an Epic tier via Tumbaga Ingot.33Every bracing fits every hull variant, so the choice is purely about playstyle and plan budget. All three Rare plans are sold by the Smugglers of Port Royal Provisioner at Level 2 reputation for Piastre x300 each.55This page is the overview for the whole bracing line. For the full crafting recipe ladder, salvage returns, and per-tier material costs of the entry-level bracing, see its own page, Hull Bracing. Every bracing occupies the single Hull Modification slot, so a ship carries exactly one at a time and the decision is which effect suits your build. The base bracing tops out at DEF 380 and Item Level 15, the same defensive ceiling the modded variants reach, so the Rare and Epic versions are bought for their special effects rather than for raw extra defense.77Complete Hull Bracing Catalog99ImageBracingRarityRare EffectEpic BonusHull bracingUncommonNo special effect; baseline bracing at DEF 380 max.Not ascendable (no Epic tier)Hull Bracing: KeelholdRare / EpicTaking damage no longer affects the duration of repair kits.Repair Kit effect duration is increased by 30%.Hull Bracing: Iron ResolveRare / EpicAs Ship Health drops, Damage Resistance increases, reaching up to 25% at 30% Ship Health.Repair Kits effectivness increased by 30% (in-game typo preserved).Hull Bracing: StandfastRare / EpicGrants 5 stacks of Standfast effect over time. Taking damage consumes 1 stack and reduces incoming damage by 25% for 3 seconds.Provides additional 3 stacks of Standfast effect (for 8 stacks total at Epic).1111Plans1212Each Rare bracing requires its corresponding recipe paper to unlock. All plans sit on the same Smuggler reputation tier:1414ImagePlanBracing UnlockedVendor TierPricePlans: Keelhold Hull BracingHull Bracing: KeelholdSmugglers of Port Royal Provisioner - Level 2Piastre x300Plans: Iron Resolve Hull BracingHull Bracing: Iron ResolveSmugglers of Port Royal Provisioner - Level 2Piastre x300Plans: Standfast Hull BracingHull Bracing: StandfastSmugglers of Port Royal Provisioner - Level 2Piastre x3001616Which Variant to Pick1717Base Hull bracing: First bracing to craft. No plan paper needed. Keep one on every hull until you unlock a variant you prefer.Keelhold: Pick when repair uptime is the limiting factor. The Rare tier protects Repair Kit duration from combat damage; the Epic tier adds 30% kit duration on top. Strong in long 1v2 and 1v3 fleet engagements.Iron Resolve: Pick for tank builds that fight at low HP on purpose. The Rare tier scales damage resistance up to 25% as health drops, peaking at 30% HP; the Epic tier adds a 30% Repair Kit effectiveness multiplier.Standfast: Pick for skirmishers that take frequent small hits. Builds stacks over time (5 at Rare, 8 at Epic) that each absorb one incoming hit at 25% reduction for 3 seconds.1919Ascending to Epic2121Every Rare bracing can be ascended to Epic rarity at the Shipwright's Workshop by combining the base Rare bracing with Tumbaga Ingot x7. Ascension does not consume a new plan paper and does not reset item level, so aim to ascend an already-upgraded Rare bracing rather than a fresh craft.2323Fits Hulls2525Every hull bracing (base and variants, Rare and Epic) fits all nine hull classes:2727Blackbeard BrigBlackbeard FrigateBlackbeard KetchBrethren BrigBrethren FrigateBrethren KetchBrigFrigateKetch2929See Also3131Ship Customization: full ship-loadout systemShips: the hulls that mount bracingsShipwright's Workshop: crafting station for every bracingShip Plans: complete recipe-paper indexSmugglers of Port Royal: faction whose Provisioner sells every hull-bracing planNaval Combat: how bracings reduce hull damageCannons: ship-weapon roster that pairs with bracingsNaval Tactics: tactics roster that slots alongside bracings
