Ship Upgrades are special components found at sea that allow captains to enhance their vessel's performance, unlock powerful abilities, and customize its appearance. This page outlines the different upgrade types and how they function. Return to the main Ships page.
Acquiring and Applying Upgrades
Unlike regular loot, Ship Upgrades (and Crewmember Contracts) are not physical items found in holds or chests. When generated as loot from sources like MIB Salvage Crates, NPC ship holds, or Boss kills, they are automatically assigned to your ship as "Pending Salvage". This pending loot is inaccessible while at sea and its count is displayed in the Ship Overview Gump.
Upon docking your ship, all Pending Salvage is transferred to your personal Salvage System, where it becomes immediately available for retrieval. Retrieved upgrades can then be installed onto a ship using the Upgrades Gump Tab. Installed upgrades can also be removed using the Remove Button within the same interface.
Upgrade Categories
Upgrades fall into several categories, affecting different aspects of the ship:
Themes
Themes provide a major visual overhaul to the ship's model, offering distinct aesthetic styles. Available themes include:
- Ancient
- Arctic
- Derelict
- Drow
- Fishing
- Ghostly
- Gore
- Mariner
- Merchant
- Overgrown
- Pirate
- Primitive
- Raider
- Slime
- Sorcerous
- Submerged
- Tradesman
- Traveler
Ship Paint Hues
These allow customization of the ship's primary color scheme. Available hues include (Number likely corresponds to a Hue ID):
| Hue Name | Number |
|---|---|
| Shimmer Cardinal | 1476 |
| Shimmer Evergreen | 1479 |
| Shimmer Spice | 1577 |
| Sunsetwood | 2077 |
| Barkwood | 2112 |
| Redwood | 2118 |
| Orc Greenwood | 2141 |
| Fleshwood | 2261 |
| Blackwood | 2269 |
| Shrubwood | 2334 |
| Pinewood | 2347 |
| Driftwood | 2361 |
| Rotwood | 2363 |
| Deep Violetwood | 2374 |
| Sunburstwood | 2433 |
| Violetwood | 2463 |
| Spectral Bluewood | 2487 |
| Orange Peelwood | 2503 |
| Turtleshellwood | 2527 |
| Spectral Greenwood | 2553 |
| Coral Greenwood | 2563 |
| Midnight Bluewood | 2587 |
| Seafoamwood | 2590 |
| Dark Waterwood | 2592 |
| Voidwood | 2599 |
| Twilightwood | 2602 |
| Orchidwood | 2606 |
| Mysticwood | 2612 |
| Melonwood | 2623 |
| Tangerinewood | 2635 |
| Peachwood | 2651 |
| Bluewavewood | 2659 |
| Eldritchwood | 2660 |
| Fisher Greenwood | 2706 |
| Coalwood | 2738 |
| Bloodwood | 2740 |
| Strangelands | 2752 |
| Goldwood | 2766 |
| Paperwood | 2767 |
| Grimewood | 2787 |
| Maplewood | 2790 |
| Tanwood | 2792 |
| Deep Greenwood | 2793 |
| Rosewood | 2794 |
| Dustwood | 2796 |
| Light Salmonwood | 2808 |
| Salmonwood | 2814 |
| Lemonwood | 2815 |
| Aquawood | 2826 |
| Truefrost | 2827 |
| Sprucewood | 2829 |
| Cinderwood | 2834 |
| Rustwood | 2840 |
| Bilewood | 2841 |
| Forest Greenwood | 2845 |
| Olive Greenwood | 2856 |
| Light Greywood | 2873 |
| Dark Greywood | 2891 |
| Druidic | 2897 |
| Frostwood | 2809 |
| Ashwood | 2910 |
| Smokewood | 2915 |
| Deathwood | 2927 |
| Firewood | 2929 |
| Icewood | 2933 |
| Limewood | 2937 |
| Birchwood | 2944 |
| Burgundywood | 2949 |
| Ghostwood | 2955 |
Ship Cannon Hues
Similar to paint, these upgrades change the metallic hue of the ship's cannons. Available hues include:
| Hue Name | Number |
|---|---|
| Orc Green Iron | 2212 |
| Pure Bluesteel | 2602 |
| Arcanesteel | 2619 |
| Eldritch Iron | 2629 |
| Midnight Bluesteel | 2659 |
| Gold Leaf Metal | 2699 |
| Leaf Iron | 2709 |
| Brass Metal | 2766 |
| Bronze Metal | 2766 |
| Forest Green Iron | 2793 |
| Rust Iron | 2794 |
| Black Iron | 2797 |
| Orchidsteel | 2808 |
| Firesteel | 2810 |
| Coral Iron | 2811 |
| Salmonsteel | 2814 |
| Blood Iron | 2817 |
| Twilight Iron | 2823 |
| Nightsteel | 2825 |
| Deep Blue Iron | 2826 |
| Copper Metal | 2831 |
| Blackrust Iron | 2834 |
| Volcanic Iron | 2839 |
| True Green Iron | 2841 |
| Flesh Iron | 2851 |
| Dark Green Iron | 2856 |
| Coal Iron | 2874 |
| Shrub Iron | 2897 |
| Plum Iron | 2898 |
| Sunburst Iron | 2900 |
| Wavesteel | 2902 |
| Violet Iron | 2904 |
| Deep Seasteel | 2906 |
| Valorite Iron | 2908 |
| Ghost Iron | 2914 |
| Wrought Iron | 2915 |
| Burnished Steel | 2918 |
| Aquasteel | 2938 |
| Mirror Steel | 2940 |
| Silver Metal | 2941 |
| True Steel | 2942 |
| Cold Steel | 2944 |
| Rose Iron | 2949 |
| Dark Violet Iron | 2949 |
| Spectral Green Iron | 2963 |
| Dried Blood Iron | 2976 |
| Verdant Iron | 2979 |
| Frost Iron | 2980 |
| Sea Iron | 2985 |
| Dark Rose Iron | 2987 |
| Gold Metal | 2990 |
Abilities
Abilities grant powerful, activatable effects. Ships have slots for up to two Lesser, two Regular, and two Greater abilities.
Lesser Abilities
- Arcane Shot: Fires 8 volleys (+50% Acc, scatter 1, radius 1). Hits deal 33% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns, 66% base dmg (Armor Ignore) to creatures/players.
- Boneshot: Fires 8 volleys (scatter 2, radius 1). Hits deal 50% base dmg to Hull/Creatures/Players, 75% to Sails, 25% to Guns. Reduces target Armor Rating by 25 for 30s.
- Depth Charges: Deploys charges behind ship (1 per cannon/side). Detonate on contact for 500 Hull dmg. Last 60s.
- Explosive Ammunition: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 2, radius 1). Hits deal 125% base dmg to Hull, 75% to Sails/Guns, 100% to creatures/players.
- Glass Cannon: Fires 8 volleys (scatter 2, radius 1). Hits deal 25% base dmg to Hull, 75% to Sails, 50% to Guns/Creatures/Players. Inflicts 100% base dmg as Bleed to creatures/players.
- Hard to Port: [No Cannon CD] +20% ship speed for 15s.
- Hold Fast: [No Cannon CD] -25% ship dmg taken, -50% crew dmg taken for 30s.
- Luck: [No Cannon CD] +33% cannon accuracy, -33% enemy accuracy vs ship for 30s.
- Mortar Fire: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 3, radius 1). Hits deal 125% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns/Creatures/Players.
- Powder Mishap: Targets nearest reloading ship (12 tiles). Deals 300 Hull/Gun dmg per cannon/side. Hits targets on board for 3% max HP per cannon/side (max 1500 total). Dmg reduced 50% if target already hit by this during same reload.
- Sea Change: [No Cannon CD] Cancels negative ship effects, ignores movement penalties for 30s. Heals crew 10%, cures poison/bleed/disease on board.
- Smokeshot: Fires 8 volleys (scatter 3, radius 1). Hits deal 50% base dmg to all locations. Reduces enemy ship cannon Accuracy by 10% for 30s.
- Swift Reload: [No Cannon CD] Resets reload cooldown to 0. +25% cannon dmg for 10s.
Regular Abilities
- Bad Rations: [No Cannon CD] Targets nearest ship (12 tiles). Reduces damage dealt by all targets on that ship by 50% for 30s (non-stacking).
- Beat to Quarters: [No Cannon CD] +15% movement speed for 30s.
- Boarding Hooks: [No Cannon CD] +50% boarding success chance, +25% crew bravery for 45s.
- Boarding Pikes: [No Cannon CD] Prevents enemy boarding for 45s.
- Chainshot: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 2, radius 1). Hits deal 50% base dmg to Hull, 125% to Sails, 75% to Guns/Creatures/Players. Reduces target ship speed by 25% for 10s.
- Expedite Repairs: [No Cannon CD] Resets current repair cooldown to 0.
- Flameshot: Fires 8 volleys (scatter 3, radius 1). Hits deal 25% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns, 75% to Creatures/Players. Inflicts additional DoT based on Hull dmg dealt over 30s.
- Ghost Fire: Fires 4 volleys (+25% Acc, scatter 2, radius 1). Hits deal 50% base dmg to Hull, 100% to Sails/Guns/Creatures/Players. Ignores 100% creature armor, 50% player armor.
- Grapeshot Ammunition: Fires 16 volleys (scatter 3, radius 1). Hits deal 10% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns, 100% to Creatures/Players.
- Grenades: Targets nearest ship (12 tiles). Crew throw grenades (Hit chance = Cannon Acc). Hits deal 300 Hull dmg and splash dmg (5% max HP, max 500) to players/crew within 2 tiles.
- Heatseeker Ammunition: Fires 4 volleys (+75% Acc, scatter 1, radius 1). Hits deal 75% base dmg to all locations. +25% accuracy vs target ship for 30s.
- Heavy Ordinance: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 2, radius 1). Hits deal 150% base dmg to Hull, 75% to Sails, 125% to Guns. Deals 100% base dmg (Armor Ignore) to Creatures/Players.
- Powdersoak Ammunition: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 2, radius 1). Hits deal 100% base dmg to Hull, 75% to Sails, 150% to Guns, 100% to Creatures/Players. Chance to remove 1 ammo from enemy cannons (100% NPC, 50% Player).
- Rally: [No Cannon CD] Heals crew 33%. Cures poison, disease, bleed ticks on crew.
- Razorwire: [No Cannon CD] For 180s, anyone boarding this ship takes +33% dmg for 30s.
- Special Powderkeg: [No Cannon CD] For 60s, normal cannon fire gains +25% accuracy, +100% damage.
- Toxic Ammunition: Fires 8 volleys (scatter 3, radius 1). Hits deal 33% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns, 150% base dmg (Armor Ignore) to Creatures/Players. Inflicts Deadly Poison. Reduces target ship's damage dealt by 10% for 30s (non-stacking).
Greater Abilities
- Brimstone: Fires 8 volleys (scatter 3, radius 1). Hits deal 33% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns, 100% to Creatures/Players. Inflicts additional DoT based on Hull dmg dealt over 30s.
- Eldritch Ammunition: Fires 8 volleys (+50% Acc, scatter 1, radius 1). Hits deal 50% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns, 100% base dmg (Armor Ignore) to Creatures/Players. Reduces target ship cannon dmg by 10% for 30s.
- Eye of the Storm: Targets nearest ship (12 tiles). Creates storm eye that follows target for 30s, triggering every 5s. Chance (Cannon Acc) to inflict 100 damage per cannon/side (random type: Hull/Sails/Guns).
- Flak Cannons: Fires 8 volleys (+75% Acc, scatter 4, radius 2). Hits deal 75% base dmg to all locations.
- Furious Assault: [No Cannon CD] +50% Crew dmg, +50% crew bravery for 60s.
- Hellfire Barrage: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 3, radius 2). Hits deal 175% base dmg to Hull, 100% to Sails, 150% to Guns, 75% to Creatures/Players.
- Icebreaker Ammunition: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 2, radius 1). Hits deal 100% base dmg to Hull, 150% to Sails, 125% to Guns, 100% to Creatures/Players. Target ship takes +10% dmg for 30s.
- Low Profile: [No Cannon CD] Reduces ship wake scalar by 150% for 30s, then by 50% for next 60s.
- Mariner's Fortune: [No Cannon CD] For 3 min: +15% Tidings, +10 Effective Fishing Skill.
- Ride the Waves: [No Cannon CD] +10% movement speed for 90s.
- Rum Rations: [No Cannon CD] Heals crew 5% HP every 10s for 2 min.
- Sargasso: Targets nearest ship (12 tiles). Spawns seaweed (4 per cannon/side) randomly within 12 tiles. Lasts 60s. Ships moving over slow by 75% for 5s.
- Tanglevine Ammunition: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 3, radius 1). Hits deal 50% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns, 100% to Creatures/Players. Reduces target ship speed by 50% for 10s. Hinders nearby players (5s) / creatures (10s).
- Venom Barrage: Fires 4 volleys (scatter 3, radius 2). Hits deal 75% base dmg to Hull/Sails/Guns, 350% base dmg to Creatures/Players. Inflicts Lethal Poison. Reduces target ship's damage dealt by 15% for 30s (non-stacking).
Outfittings
Outfittings provide passive statistical bonuses. The values below represent the % bonus granted by each outfitting.
| Name | Hull | Sail | Guns | Spd | Acc | Dmg | Rld | Tid | Lsr | Reg | Grt | Rpr | HuRp | SaRp | GuRp | Brd | Dbl | CrHt | Brav | CDmg | Heal | Fsh | Spy | Wake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destroyer | 10 | 20 | 40 | 10 | 15 | 50 | 5 | 10 | 50 | |||||||||||||||
| Dreadnought | 20 | 40 | 40 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 50 | 50 | 20 | 10 | 30 | |||||||||||||
| Explorer | 40 | 5 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 10 | 7.5 | 5 | 20 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| Fisherman | 20 | 40 | 2.5 | 5 | 10 | 50 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||||||||
| Merchant | 10 | 20 | 2.5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 22.5 | 10 | ||||||||||||||
| Privateer | 20 | 20 | 5 | 7.5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 10 | 20 | 10 | |||||||||||||
| Raider | 20 | 40 | 5 | 5 | 50 | 5 | 20 | 30 | 15 | 7.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Runner | 40 | 7.5 | 50 | 5 | 15 | 50 | 15 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sentry | 10 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Skirmisher | 2.5 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 22.5 | 12.5 |
Specialty Items
These offer unique passive effects or bonuses, often focused on specific stats.
| Name | Hull | Sail | Guns | Spd | Acc | Dmg | Rld | Tid | Lsr | Reg | Grt | Rpr | HuRp | SaRp | GuRp | Brd | Dbl | CrHt | Brav | CDmg | Heal | Fsh | Spy | Wake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Rigging | 20 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exceptional Oars | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage Lockers | 15 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cannon Targets | 7.5 | 2.5 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Routine Maintenance | 5 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 25 | |||||||||||||||
| Fearsome Totem | 1 | 5 | 50 | 30 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tavern Connections | 50 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Carpentry Station | 10 | 25 | 15 | 50 | 25 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sewing Station | 20 | 1 | 25 | 15 | 25 | 50 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||
| Gunsmithing Station | 20 | 5 | 50 | 15 | 25 | 25 | 50 | |||||||||||||||||
| Galley Station | 2.5 | 25 | 22.5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Mongbat Figurehead | 10 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Eagle Figurehead | 5 | 10 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Gorgon Figurehead | 5 | 5 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Exceptional Powder | 2.5 | 10 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Stacked Powderkegs | 5 | 50 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Smoothbore Cannonshot | 5 | 5 | 25 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Auxiliary Cannons | 7.5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exotic Bait | 10 | 10 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pristine Lumber | 20 | 25 | 2.5 | 5 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Exquisite Cloth | 40 | 2.5 | 25 | 5 | 25 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Flawless Iron | 40 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 25 | 5 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Powder Carts | 5 | 50 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Accurate Maps | 5 | 2.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Navigation Chart | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Exquisite Globe | 5 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shipping Contracts | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Luxury Goods | 12.5 | 5 | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Livestock | 10 | 10 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Grain Shipment | 10 | 15 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Crows Nest | 2.5 | 5 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Weathervane | 5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Telescope | 2.5 | 10 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Signal Pigeons | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Blast Furnace | 5 | 50 | 5 | 25 |
Crew Supplies
These upgrades specifically enhance the effectiveness or survivability of your NPC Crew.
| Name | Hull | Sail | Guns | Spd | Acc | Dmg | Rld | Tid | Lsr | Reg | Grt | Rpr | HuRp | SaRp | GuRp | Brd | Dbl | CrHt | Brav | CDmg | Heal | Fsh | Spy | Wake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boarding Knives | 100 | 60 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Heavy Weaponry | 20 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium Weaponry | 25 | 30 | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Light Weaponry | 50 | 40 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Practice Targets | 5 | 20 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Silk Hammocks | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fur Bedrolls | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 45 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Stockade | 2.5 | 50 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Bananas | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 10 | 2.5 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||
| Limes | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 15 | 2.5 | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||
| Delicious Rations | 2.5 | 20 | 22.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Savory Rations | 2.5 | 25 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Healthy Rations | 2.5 | 30 | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wild Game | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 15 | 2.5 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Hardtack | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 50 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Hookah | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 30 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Medical Supplies | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 10 | 2.5 | 22.5 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alchemical Supplies | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Spices | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 7.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Ale Supply | 1 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 7.5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||
| Smoke Bombs | 2.5 | 5 | 2.5 | 25 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Intercepted Orders | 2.5 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Crew Hatches | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2.5 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dueling Rapiers | 75 | 50 | 10 |
Ship Stat Abbreviations
Upgrade descriptions often use abbreviations for brevity. Refer to the table below for their meanings:
| Abbr. | Full Stat | Abbr. | Full Stat | Abbr. | Full Stat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | Max Hull Points | Dmg | Cannon Damage Bonus | Grt | Greater Ability Cooldown Reduction |
| Sail | Max Sail Points | Rld | Cannon Reload Speed Increase | Rpr | Repair Cooldown Reduction |
| Guns | Max Gun Points | Tid | Tidings Bonus (Increases chance for Upgrade/Crew Salvage) | HuRp | Hull Repair Bonus Amount |
| Spd | Movement Speed Bonus | Lsr | Lesser Ability Cooldown Reduction | SaRp | Sail Repair Bonus Amount |
| Acc | Cannon Accuracy Bonus | Reg | Regular Ability Cooldown Reduction | GuRp | Gun Repair Bonus Amount |
| Brd | Boarding Success Chance Bonus | Dbl | Doubloons Earned Bonus | CrHt | Crew Hit Points Increase |
| Heal | Bonus Healing to Crewmembers | Fsh | Effective Fishing Bonus | Brav | Crew Bravery Bonus |
| Spy | Spyglass Effectiveness Increase | Wake | Wake Scalar Bonus (Decreases ship detection range) | CDmg | Crew Damage Bonus |
Note: The table above is generated by Template:Ship Stat Abbreviations.
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