Firebrand

An optional cannonball round, Firebrand rounds are a blazing ball of flame. They do moderate impact damage, but can also set a vessel on fire - thus creating more damage.

Firebrand rounds can also create a visibility problem for deck guns as fires rage on deck.

Players can earn the ability to use these rounds at Cannon (Skill) level 8. They can be bought at any gunsmith.

East India Trading Company moderate level and heavy warships also carry these rounds. All Royal Navy warships do as well.