Cannon

Cannons are the primary long-range weapons used aboard ships, forts or mobile artillery pieces.

They function by using gunpowder to hurl a projectile, usually something heavy, flammable or explosive at their target.

In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, cannons are used by the pirate to sink other ships or to defend their own. Ships also carry a compliment of broadside cannons below deck that can only be fired by the ship's captain.

Firing a Cannon
All ships carry deck guns (except fishing boats), which can be easily accessed by simply walking up to a gun station and pressing the Shift key.

The pirate's point of view will change to 1st person, showing the cannon in front of you.

To target, hold down the right-mouse button and move the mouse in any direction, or use the direction keys on the keyboard. Left and Right, then Up and Down to elevate the gun. The higher the barrel points, the farther it will shoot.

Press CTRL or Left-mouse button to Fire.

Once a barrage is fired (3 Rounds), the cannon will "cool down" while being reloaded. The time it takes will depend upon the pirate's Rapid Reload Skill.

Cannons will automatically load the last type of ammunition loaded.

Cannon Tactics

 * Firing at the same spot on a ship will eventually cause it to smoke and burn giving a damage bonus to shots made to the same spot.
 * In Ship PvP, fire your hull rounds at the waterline (the line where the hull rests in the water) shots going too high do less damage.
 * Thunderbolt, round, and Chain Shots are best against Masts and Sails
 * Firebrand, Explosive, and Fury Rounds are best against Hulls.
 * Grape Shots are used for slowing down Ship Repair on enemy ships in SvS.

On the Horizon
Cannon customization is on the horizon, mates! Pictures found in the Phase Files of POTCO show cannons of different length, width, and design.