Broadside

'Fire'em!! Fire'em all!!'

Broadside (N)

 * 1) The long hull section on the side of a ship. Most vessels armament is mounted to fire sideways from the center of the hull. (Ex- "He couldn't hit the broadside of a warship!")


 * 2) Cannons mounted below deck, facing directly starboard or port.


 * 3) The act of firing broadside mounted cannons. (Ex- "The captain gave them a broadside!")
 * 4) A Pirate's Sailing skill for firing Left or Right Broadside guns.

Broadside (V)

 * 1) To fire the below deck cannons (Ex- "We're gonna' broadside that frigate!")

Broadside Skill
This sailing skill affects how much damage a pirate's right (starboard) or left (port) broadside guns will do when fired.

Increasing this skill increases the overall damage.


 * Rank 1 - +4%
 * Rank 2 - +8%
 * Rank 3 - +12%
 * Rank 4 - +16%
 * Rank 5 - +20%


 * Unlocked at Sailing Skill - Level 1

To use this skill, press '1' (Left) or '2' (Right) or click on the Broadside icon from your screen while you are sailing.

Game Play
In Pirates of the Caribbean Online, only the player helming the ship (does not have to be the actual owner) can fire a broadside. When they select the Left or Right broadside guns (by pressing 1 or 2), all of the below deck guns on that side fire. The amount of damage done depends on the pirate's Sailing Skill and Broadside ability level and the size/class of the vessel.

Sloops carry the fewest, while Galleons carry the most for each class.

Also see Sailing