How to unlock the Ketch — the second ship class. Larger cargo, more cannons, mid-game meta.
| Category | Ship Unlock |
|---|---|
| Tier | Tier 2 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Crafter | Shipwright (Starting Port, E5-S5) |
| Level Required | 8 |
| Profession | Shipwright Level 12 |
| Craft Time | 4 hours |
| Gold Cost | 800 Gold |
| Unlock | Auto-unlocked at Level 8 OR complete 'The Iron Mountain' quest |
| Material | Quantity | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwood Plank | 40 | Mill from Oak Trees |
| Iron Ingot | 30 | Smelt from Iron Ore |
| Sailcloth | 15 | Craft from Hemp ×30 at Loom |
| Copper Ingot | 10 | Smelt from Copper Ore |
| Hemp Rope | 20 | Craft from Hemp ×40 at Rope Maker |
Reach Level 8 (or finish 'The Iron Mountain' quest for instant unlock).
Visit Shipwright at Starting Port (E5-S5).
Select 'Ketch Class' and confirm the materials list.
Place 40 Hardwood Planks on the scaffolding — they form the hull ribs.
Add 30 Iron Ingots for the metal fittings and nails.
Weave 15 Sailcloth panels for the mainsail and jib.
Secure with 20 Hemp Ropes for rigging.
Wait 4 hours for the shipwright's final touches.
Receive Ketch — adds 14 cargo slots, 4 cannon slots, faster speed than Sloop.