Captain Richards is the first major boss in Windrose. Defeating him unlocks the Brig ship blueprint and is required for story progression.
| Type | Ship Boss + Boarding |
|---|---|
| Ship | Brig (enhanced) |
| Ship HP | 80,000 |
| Personal HP | 2,500 |
| Weapon | Two-Handed Sword |
| Location | The Mire |
| Recommended Level | 15+ |
| Recommended Ship | Ketch (upgraded) |
Richards sails a heavily armed Brig with 6 cannons. His ship is faster and tougher than a standard Brig.
| Tactic | Details |
|---|---|
| Keep Distance | Stay at long range to avoid his cannon broadsides |
| Hit & Run | Fire volleys then turn away to reload |
| Target Cannons | Destroy his cannons first to reduce incoming fire |
| Repair Between Volleys | Assign a crew member to repairs |
Once his ship HP drops below 30%, board his ship for melee combat.
Richards uses a Two-Handed Sword with devastating heavy attacks. He can stagger and knock back players. Dodge his overhead smash and counter during recovery.
| Attack | Counter |
|---|---|
| Overhead Smash | Dodge left, counter with 2-3 hits |
| Wide Swing | Back away, then rush in after swing |
| Charge Attack | Sidestep, punish with ranged shots |
| Ground Slam | Jump or dodge roll away |
| Reward | Details |
|---|---|
| Brig Blueprint | Unlocks Brig construction |
| Piastre | 500 |
| Rep | +100 Brethren of the Coast |
| Loot | Random rare items, Soul Eater chance |