Explosive Frigate
Ship
Perks
Grit
Gain a stack of Grit when you take damage. Each stack of Grit increases Armor by 50, up to a maximum of 10 stacks. Each stack of Grit lasts 15 seconds.
Allied XSML, SML and MED ships within 200m take 10% reduced damage. When you have 10 stacks of Grit, reduce 20% damage instead.
Colossal
Reduces Sailing Speed in Rivers and Shallows by 30%.
Abundant Gunports
Increases received damage to Weakpoints by 30%.
Deep Blue
Improves Turning Speed when traversing seas.
Resolve
At 10 stacks of Grit, taking damage grants you Resolve.
Resolve restores 20% Brace Strength on activation, decreases status effect damage by 20% and increases threat generation by 100% for 10 seconds.
Description
High explosive DPS frigate build with Naga’s Culverins and strong reload support.
Strengths
High explosive DPS with great range control Versatile and aggressive playstyle Solid survivability for prolonged fights
Weaknesses
Limited piercing damage: This build focuses heavily on explosive weapons, so it struggles against heavily armored targets resistant to explosive damage.
Loadout
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🔫 Weapons
Rear: Urban Grand Cannon (Explosive perks) – heavy long-range shots
Sides: Naga’s Call Culverins (Explosive perks) – fast, consistent explosive damage
Bow: Lange Kartouwe (Explosive perks) – powerful burst fire
🛡️ Protection
Nightheart Hull – balanced defense with stealth bonus for tactical engagements
🧱 Rigging & Furnishing
Dragon’s Vent – boosts explosive damage
Backcharge Forge – faster reloads
Gun Foundry for Culverins I – enhances culverins damage
Swab Workshop – boosts explosive ammo
Powder Charges Babord & Tribord I – lateral damage boost