Beginning Shipbuilding
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Basic Information
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Shipbuilding is the crafting skill which allows you to build customized ships at a fraction of the cost of NPC ships. Shipbuilding must be done at an NPC, rather than anywhere using a book, like other crafting skills.
When constructing your own ship you can choose the material it will be made out of, as well as modify the ship's hold.
Once construction begins, you must leave the port and sail on the seas for a set number of days, after which your constructed ship will be available to pick up at any ship master.
How to acquire the skillEdit
There are two methods to acquiring skills, and Shipbuilding is no exception.
The first method is to train the prerequisites, the second method is to change to a job which features Shipbuilding as a favored skill.
To meet the prerequisites, you must have a character Battle level of 7, and a skill Repair level of 3. Once you've met these two requirements the skill can be trained for 25,000 Dukats in one of three ports; Tunis in Western Europe, Istanbul in Turkey, and Calicut in India. The Maritime GM in each of these ports will train the skill.
There are 4 jobs that feature Shipbuilding as a favored skill; a trader Arms Dealer, a battle Shipwright, a battle Tactician, and a battle Guardian. By switching to one of these jobs you can train the skill at any Maritime GM.
How to LevelEdit
Of course, getting the shipwright or other shipbuilding job is essential. You will be spending ALOT of money building ships, halve that money by having it as a favored skill.
The best method to level is to build low level ships until r3 shipbuilding. It really doesn't matter what ship you build at this point, the skill points you gain are based on ship total level. (i believe, please correct this if it is wrong.)
At r3 move on to Beirut (Arabic language is a help) Here you will be building dhows from r3 until r6. These are the most cost effective and highest skillups you can get until Cutters. You will build ALOT OF THEM. I spent something close to 10million to reach r8 shipbuilding.
At r5+1 you can start building Cutters. This method will not make any profit as the Cutters will not sell, but it is confirmed to be the fastest and most cost effective way of ranking up Shipbuilding all the way to r16 if you vendor all the ships you make. Plus it has the Advantage of being made in Europe so you will not have to exile yourself to the india area. Cutters can be built in Amsterdam, London, Lisbon, Seville, Marsielle, Genoa, Naples, and Venice.
At r8+1 you can start building Sambuks If you would rather make a profit while you grind. You need to go to india to do this of course, and a Teak sambuk will sell for a decent price. This is the first ship you can really potentially make money on. Of course, dragging them from india to europe will take you an annoyingly long time. Some players may decide to make a few at a time and sell as they go, but keep in mind at higher levels you will need to make 300 or more Sambuks per rank. It will take much much MUCH longer if you try and drag them over to europe to sell, 3 or 4 at a time.
Detailed CalculationsEdit
Shipbuilding is a very expensive and time consuming skill to level. Consider carefully before committing to it. Pure grind from rank 1 to rank 15 (Barcas, Dhows at r2+1 and Sambuks at r8+1), will cost around 221 million ducats and 30 thousand minutes.
Skill experience is gained upon construction start according to the following formula
EXP = (total ship sail requirement level + days of construction) x 8.5 / (Shipbuilding skill level + 1)
All decimals are rounded down to the closest integer.
Leveling from r1 to r3 can be done anywhere and just grinding on making Barcas. The following is the list for grinding from r3 onward with Dhows. Each Dhow costs 216,000 Ducats to build, 180,000 Ducats to sell back to the NPC and takes 6 game days at sea.
Often, building the highest level ship you can for your rank isn't the most efficient way to level. Dhows at rank 3 and sambuks at rank 9 are found to be the most cost effective and time efficient options for grinding the shipbuilding skill. Most of the other ships will incur much higher losses to grind on and provide no time advantage over dhows and sambuks.
Skill points per minute (sp/m) comparison examples:
At r10, building a dhow gives 3.31 sp/m (6 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat); building a sambuk gives 3.92 sp/m (12 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat); building an arabian galley gives 3.18 sp/m (16 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat).
At r14, building a dhow gives 2.43 sp/m (6 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat); building a sambuk gives 2.88 sp/m (12 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat); building a clipper gives only 2.19 sp/m (25 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat).
At r15, building a dhow gives 2.14 sp/m (6 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat);building a sambuk gives 2.70 sp/m(12 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat); building a large galleon gives 2.28 sp/m (24 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat); building a xebec gives 2.57 sp/m (20 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat); building a clipper gives 2.03 sp/m (25 minutes build time + 1 minute in port activity per boat).
Rank 3 to Rank 4Edit
63 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 15 Dhows at a loss of 540K Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 30 Dhows at a loss of 1.08M Ducats.
Rank 4 to Rank 5Edit
48 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 34 Dhows at a loss of 1.22M Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 67 Dhows at a loss of 2.41M Ducats.
Rank 5 to Rank 6Edit
42 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 63 Dhows at a loss of 2.26M Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 125 Dhows at a loss of 4.50M Ducats.
Rank 6 to Rank 7Edit
36 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 106 Dhows at a loss of 3.78M Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 212 Dhows at a loss of 7.63M Ducats.
Rank 7 to Rank 8Edit
31 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 164 Dhows at a loss of 5.90M Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 327 Dhows at a loss of 11.77M Ducats.
Rank 8 to Rank 9Edit
Starting at level 8 + 1, you can start constructing Sambuks. They are more costly to grind on, but will allow you to level faster. Each Sambuk costs 600,000 Ducats to build, 500,000 Ducats to sell back to the NPC and takes 12 game days at sea.
28 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 247 Dhows at a loss of 8.89M Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 493 Dhows at a loss of 17.74M Ducats.
Or
60 Skill experience gain per Sambuk.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 107 Sambuks at a loss of 10.70M Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 214 Sambuks at a loss of 21.40M Ducats.
Rank 9 to Rank 10Edit
25 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 338 Dhows at a loss of 12.17M Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 675 Dhows at a loss of 24.30M Ducats.
Or
54 Skill experience gain per Sambuk.
To level as a Favored Skill you'll need to build 150 Sambuks at a loss of 15.00M Ducats.
To level as a Normal Skill you'll need to build 300 Sambuks at a loss of 30.00M Ducats.
Rank 10 to Rank 11Edit
23 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
You'll need to build 477 Dhows at a loss of 17.17M Ducats.
Or
49 Skill experience gain per Sambuk.
You'll need to build 205 Sambuks at a loss of 20.50M Ducats.
Rank 11 to Rank 12Edit
21 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
You'll need to build 605 Dhows at a loss of 21.78M Ducats.
Or
45 Skill experience gain per Sambuk.
You'll need to build 269 Sambuks at a loss of 26.90M Ducats.
Rank 12 to Rank 13Edit
19 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
You'll need to build 800 Dhows at a loss of 28.80M Ducats.
Or
41 Skill experience gain per Sambuk.
You'll need to build 352 Sambuks at a loss of 35.20M Ducats.
Rank 13 to Rank 14Edit
18 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
You'll need to build 995 Dhows at a loss of 35.82M Ducats.
Or
38 Skill experience gain per Sambuk.
You'll need to build 445 Sambuks at a loss of 44.50M Ducats.
Rank 14 to Rank 15Edit
17 Skill experience gain per Dhow.
You'll need to build 1225 Dhows at a loss of 44.10M Ducats.
Or
36 Skill experience gain per Sambuk.
You'll need to build 545 Sambuks at a loss of 54.50M Ducats.
Beginning ShipbuildingEdit
To build a ship, you must be in a port that has a Shipyard Master.
There are TWO constraints on which ships can be built. You can build ships that the character could not sail with. The constraints are your shipbuilding level, this constraint will be explained further below, and the size and nationality of the port, which will determine which ships would be available to be built.
| Ship Type | Areas where ship can be built |
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| Caravel, Carrack, Galleon | Europe, Africa, Kishi Kita (up to grade small galleon) |
| Cog, Hooker, Flute | North Sea-Region |
| Pinnace |
Amsterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Lubeck, Stockholm |
| Galley | Mediterranean region, Calais |
| Flanders Galley | Amsterdam, Groningen, Antwerp |
| Buss, La Real | Marseille Mediterranean east (north) |
| Barbarian Galley | Mediterranean east of Algiers (south), Istanbul |
| Dhow | Arabic-speaking, Indian Ocean and Southeast Asia |
| Arabian Galley | Indian Ocean (west) |
| Sambuk, Xebec | Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia |
Construction DetailsEdit
Once you have found a port that handles the type of ship you want built, you can begin construction.
First SelectionEdit
The first screen is similar to that for purchasing a new ship from an NPC, except you will notice there is a construction time listed.
Second SelectionEdit
The second screen will allow you to choose which type of wood you wish to make the ship from, these are typically a compromise between speed, durability, and cost.
| Material | Durability | Sails | Price | Rank | Remarks |
| Cedar | 94% | 104% | 100% | 1 | Basic Material |
| Red Pine | 97% | 102% | 100% | 1 | Europe Material |
| Beech | 100% | 100% | 100% | 1 | Basic Material |
| Elm | 105% | 98% | 120% | 4 | Turkey in Europe |
| Teak | 110% | 105% | 160% | 5 | Arabia, India, Turkey and North Africa |
| Oak | 125% | 99% | 200% | 6 | Throughout |
| Mahogany | 120% | 103% | 280% | 7 | Arabia, India |
| Coppers | 135% | 96% | 360% | 8 | Arabic Europe |
| Rosewood | 130% | 101% | 450% | 9 | Indian Ocean |
| Iron-clad | 140% | 95% | 500% | 10 | Europe (excluding Hokuou Balkans), North Africa |
| National public | 141% | 95% | 505% | - | JB Royal Frigate armored ship of the line ship of the line
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Third SelectionEdit
The third construction page will allow you to change the cargo capacity of the ship. Within the middle ranges, which are labeled as "Effective Range" a change from the minimum to maximum will only affect the cargo hold size. Once you leave the effective range, you will impact sail performance, turning speed, row power (if applicable) and wave resistance, as well as increase the cost of the ship.
Fourth SelectionEdit
Finally you can name the deed you are about to produce, you will see a summary page, and clicking complete will charge your account (you must have the money on you) and begin construction.
ConstructionEdit
Keep in mind that days only pass while at sea, so if a ship requires 10 days, you must spend 10 days at sea before it will be complete. Once the construction period is finished, the ship deed can be picked up at any Shipyard Master, it doesn't have to be the one you originally placed the order with.
Shipbuilding LevelsEdit
The ships that are able to be built is based on the ships required levels combined. For instance, a ship that requires 0 adventure, 17 trade, and 10 battle, is just as hard to build as one that requires 8 adventure, 11 trade, 8 battle. (Buildable ship's total level =< (Shipbuilding level x 5) + 9))
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Max Combined Levels | Ships that can be built |
| 1 | 14 | Barca, Explorer Barca, Trading Barca, Talette, Small Caravel, Light Caravel, Transport Small Caravel, Bergantin, Light Galley, Galliot, Transport Galley, Battle Caravel, Caravel, Trading Caravel |
| 2 | 19 | Warwick Cog, Barbarian Galley, Galley, Trading Galley, Battle Galley, Transport Carrack |
| 3 | 24 | Large Caravel, Heavy Caravel, Dhow, Assault Dhow, Trading Dhow, Battle Carrack, Battle Flute |
| 4 | 29 | Nao, Trading Carrack, Buss, Pinnace, Trading Pinnace, Transport Galleon, Felucca, Transport Felucca |
| 5 | 34 | Heavy Trading Caravel,Reconnaisance Nao |
| 6 | 39 | Big Trading Carrack, Transport Large Galley, Survey Large Galley |
| 7 | 44 |
Heavy Galley, Heavy Explorer Carrack, Flanders Galley |
| 8 | 49 | Light Clipper, Cruise Light Clipper, Frigate |
| 9 | 54 | Polacca, Sambuk, Trading Sambuk, La Reale |
| 10 | 59 | Arabian Galley |
| 11 | 64 | Refitted Heavy Carrack |
| 12 | 69 | |
| 13 | 74 | |
| 14 | 79 | Clipper, |
| 15 | 84 | Heavy Galleon, Xebec |
| 16 | 89 | |
| 17 | 94 | |
| 18 | 99 |
Items with Shipbuilding skill bonusEdit
+1 Shipwright Saw
+1 Secrets of Shipbuilding
Adjusting cannon chambers and cabinsEdit
You can redesign your ship by talking to the shipwright if your Shipbuilding Rank is 5 or higher and your level is high enough to use the ship of your choice. When you redesign your ship, you can adjust the ratio of cannon chambers, cabins, and storage within the total volume of the ship.
Free Style Shipbuilding Edit
FS Shipbuilding Overview Edit
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Ship Part Recipe Locations Edit
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NPC Ship Part Locations Edit
| Part Name | Available Ports | Port Dev Req | Investment Req | Part Cost |
| General Small Hull | Antwerp, Porto, Syracuse, Genoa, Dublin, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma, Pisa, Groningen, Plymouth, Madeira, Malaga | N/A | 300,000 | |
| General Small Row Boat | Antwerp, Porto, Syracuse, Genoa, Dublin, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma, Pisa, Groningen, Plymouth, Madeira, Malaga | N/A | 300,000 | |
| General Small Latin Sail | Antwerp, Porto, Syracuse, Genoa, Dublin, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma, Pisa, Groningen, Plymouth, Madeira, Malaga | N/A | 300,000 | |
| General Small Square Sail | Antwerp, Porto, Syracuse, Genoa, Dublin, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma, Pisa, Groningen, Plymouth, Madeira, Malaga | N/A | 300,000 | |
| General Small Gun Port | Antwerp, Porto, Syracuse, Genoa, Dublin, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma, Pisa, Groningen, Plymouth, Madeira, Malaga | N/A | 300,000 | |
| General Medium Hull | Naples, Bergen, Hamburg, Athens, Candia, Bremen, Nantes, Salonica | 65,000 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 |
| General Medium Row Boat | Naples, Bergen, Hamburg, Athens, Candia, Bremen, Nantes, Salonica | 65,000 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 |
| General Medium Latin Sail | Naples, Bergen, Hamburg, Athens, Candia, Bremen, Nantes, Salonica | 65,000 | 500,000 | 300,000 |
| General Medium Square Sail | Naples, Bergen, Hamburg, Athens, Candia, Bremen, Nantes, Salonica | 65,000 | 500,000 | 300,000 |
| General Medium Gun Port | Naples, Bergen, Hamburg, Athens, Candia, Bremen, Nantes, Salonica | 65,000 | 500,000 | 300,000 |
| General Large Hull | All Starter Cities | 67,000 | 5,000,000 | |
| General Large Row Boat | All Starter Cities | 67,000 | 5,000,000 | |
| General Large Latin Sail | All Starter Cities | 67,000 | 5,000,000 | |
| General Large Square Sail | All Starter Cities | 67,000 | 5,000,000 | |
| General Large Gun Port | All Starter Cities | 67,000 | 5,000,000 |
- Purchase at the Craftsman NPC