Ship Builder & Comparison

Compare all ship types, stats, variants, crafting costs, and upgrades

✅ Verified for Patch 0.10.0.8 ⚓ 4 Ship Types 📊 3 Variants Each

Side-by-Side Comparison

StatRowboatKetchBrigFrigate
RarityCommonUncommonRareEpic
Hull HP (Stock)5,00050,00070,000160,000
Hull HP (Brethren)65,00090,000200,000
Hull HP (Blackbeard)35,00050,000110,000
Speed (Stock)8 kn19 kn20 kn18 kn
Speed (Blackbeard)21 kn22 kn20 kn
Cargo Capacity4282840
Cannon Slots03 x 12lb6 x 12lb12 x 24lb + 6 x 12lb
Crew Required071015
How to ObtainGiven at startStory questRep Level 2 + BossRep Level 4 + Swamp biome
Material CostFree100 Wood, 20 Nails, 20 Fabric, 10 Rope200 Planks, 200 Nails, 120 Fabric, 80 Copper, 40 Timber, 40 Linen, 40 Rope, 30 Tools320 Planks, 300 Nails, 240 Linen, 160 Timber, 120 Iron, 80 Tarred Planks, 80 Tarred Fabric, 80 Rope, 50 Tools
Build StationWharfWharfWharf
Best ForEarly explorationFirst combat shipMid-game combat & tradeEnd-game warfare

Ship Details

Rowboat

Common

The tutorial vessel in Windrose. Given at game start with no cannons. Very slow and meant only for early island exploration.

How to Obtain: Given at game start. No crafting required.

Tip: Upgrade to the Ketch as soon as possible by following the story quest 'I Need a Bigger Boat' from Doctor Galen.

Ketch

Uncommon

The first real ship in Windrose. Obtained through the story quest 'I Need a Bigger Boat' from Doctor Galen. Features 3 cannon slots and decent cargo capacity.

How to Obtain: Story quest 'I Need a Bigger Boat' from Doctor Galen. Repair using 100 Wood, 20 Nails, 20 Coarse Fabric, 10 Rope. Recruit 7 crewmates.

Ship Variants Comparison

VariantHull HPSpeedCargoCannons
Stock50,00019 kn283 x 12lb
Brethren65,00017 kn363 x 12lb
Blackbeard35,00021 kn203 x 12/24lb
Ketch (repair)
Materials: Wood x100, Nails x20, Coarse Fabric x20, Rope x10
Station: Wharf

Brig (Brigantine)

Rare

A mid-game ship with 6 cannon slots and significantly more HP than the Ketch. Requires Brethren of the Coast reputation and defeating Richards boss.

How to Obtain: Reach Brethren of the Coast Reputation Level 2 (100 rep). Defeat Richards boss. Buy Brigantine blueprint for 1,000 Piastre and Shipwright's Tools (~300 Piastre). Build at Wharf.

Ship Variants Comparison

VariantHull HPSpeedCargoCannons
Stock70,00020 kn286 x 12lb
Brethren90,00018 kn326 x 12lb
Blackbeard50,00022 kn246 x 12/24lb
Brig
Materials: Wooden Planks x200, Nails x200, Coarse Fabric x120, Copper Ingots x80, Timber x40, Linen Fabric x40, Rope x40, Shipwright's Tools x30
Station: Wharf

Frigate

Epic

The most powerful ship in Early Access Windrose. Features 18 total cannon slots (12 x 24lb + 6 x 12lb) and massive HP. Requires reaching the Cursed Swamps biome.

How to Obtain: Reach Brethren of the Coast Reputation Level 4 (600+ rep). Buy Frigate blueprint for 3,000 Piastre. Reach second biome (swamp) for Tarred materials. Build at Wharf.

Ship Variants Comparison

VariantHull HPSpeedCargoCannons
Stock160,00018 kn4012 x 24lb + 6 x 12lb
Brethren200,00016 kn5212 x 24lb + 6 x 12lb
Blackbeard110,00020 kn2812 x 24/36lb + 6 x 12/24lb
Frigate
Materials: Wooden Planks x320, Nails x300, Linen Fabric x240, Timber x160, Foothills Iron Ingots x120, Tarred Planks x80, Tarred Fabric x80, Rope x80, Shipwright's Tools x50
Station: Wharf

Which Ship Should You Choose?

Early Game: Rowboat → Ketch

Start with the free Rowboat for island exploration. Complete the story quest 'I Need a Bigger Boat' from Doctor Galen to get the Ketch. The Ketch is your first combat-capable ship with 3 cannon slots.

Mid Game: Brig

Once you reach Brethren of the Coast Reputation Level 2 and defeat Richards, upgrade to the Brig. With 6 cannon slots and 70K+ HP, it handles mid-game naval combat and trading effectively.

Late Game: Frigate

The Frigate is the ultimate warship. Requires reaching the Cursed Swamps biome and Reputation Level 4. With 18 cannon slots and 160K+ HP, it dominates end-game content and PvP.

Variant Guide

Stock: Balanced stats. Brethren: Tankier with more cargo. Blackbeard: Faster with heavier cannons but less HP. Choose Brethren for PvE, Blackbeard for PvP.

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