The Bombardier Padewakang in Skull and Bones thrives on offensive power and versatility. Here’s a recommended loadout that capitalizes on its strengths:
Main Cannons:
2x Long Guns (Tier III or above): These offer excellent long-range accuracy and damage, allowing you to engage enemies from afar before they can close the gap. Upgrading to Tier III or above significantly increases their effectiveness.
Auxiliary Weapons:
2x Heavy Mortars (Tier II or above): Unleash devastating area-of-effect damage with Heavy Mortars, perfect for clearing groups of smaller ships or inflicting heavy punishment on larger vessels. Upgrading to Tier II or above enhances their damage radius and effectiveness.
2x Chain-shot Rockets (Tier II or above): These excel against tightly packed enemy formations. Their ability to damage multiple ships simultaneously makes them valuable for breaking enemy lines and dealing significant burst damage. Upgrading to Tier II or above improves their damage and effectiveness against clustered enemies.
Optional Alternatives:
Smoke Mortars (Tier II or above): A defensive option, creating smoke clouds for strategic retreats, flanking maneuvers, or temporarily obscuring your ship from enemy fire. Consider replacing one Chain-shot Rocket if you prefer a more defensive approach.
Considerations:
Playstyle: Adapt based on your preferences. If you desire more defense, use Smoke Mortars. If you favor close-quarter combat, consider Swivel Guns (Tier II or above) instead of Chain-shot Rockets.
Enemy composition: Adjust your loadout based on your opponents. Against heavily armored ships, prioritize Long Guns and Demi-cannons for concentrated fire. Against agile attackers, Smoke Mortars and Heavy Mortars become even more valuable.
Additional Tips:
Upgrade your weapons: Prioritize upgrading your main cannons and auxiliary weapons as resources allow. Upgrading significantly increases their damage, range, and effectiveness.
Utilize tactics: Combine the effects of different weapons. Use Long Guns for long-range harassment, Mortars for area-of-effect damage, and Chain-shot Rockets for breaching enemy formations.
Crew skills: Invest in crew skills that complement your chosen weapons. Skills that enhance reload speed, accuracy, or damage dealt by specific weapon types can significantly improve your overall offensive capabilities.
Remember, this is a recommended loadout, and you can adapt it to your preferred playstyle and the encountered challenges. Experiment, find what works best for you, and dominate the seas in Skull and Bones!