Does solid damage to enemies at long range, with good all-round defense.
Cannon Tower is a Harbour Building and one of the defence turrets which attacks enemy ships located within its range and line of sight. It can be built in every region, it requires free harbour area, does not need any road connection. After construction or relocation, one minute needs to pass to train fusiliers, only after this time the cannon tower can start attacking enemies.
Properties and usage[]
Cannon tower is the second defence turret in the game. It has medium damage and medium attack speed, but long attack range and high hitpoints. It is a decent defence turret with no noticeable strengths or weaknesses.
Because of their good all-round defensive capabilities, cannon towers can be successfully used as the main defence of an island. They are decent against all kinds of ships but other defence turrets can also be used in order to better prepare the defences for specific types of enemy fleets.
Cannon towers can be outranged by battle cruisers equipped with items which increase attack range by at least 10% and by ships-of-the-line with items which increase attack range by at least 40%. However, with only 10% increase positioning battle cruisers in a safe spot while still reaching a cannon tower can be difficult so at least 15% increased attack range is recommended.
Items[]
Some items when equipped in harbourmaster's offices can have an impact on cannon towers.
Specific items[]
 GunnerCommon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Worth a shot. | ||
 Equipped in Harbourmaster's OfficeAffects Defense Turrets  Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Hitpoints: +200 |
Expedition Bonus Force: +5 Naval Power: +15 |
 ArtillerywomanUncommon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gives the enemy a whiff of grapeshot. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Self-Repair: +300% |
Expedition Bonus Force: +10 Naval Power: +25 |
 MegaphoneUncommon | ||
|---|---|---|
| You still end up shouting through it. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets when activated Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
When activated Morale +25% Duration:03:00Cooldown:20:00 Maintenance Cost: +15% |
Expedition Bonus Force: +10 |
 AuxetophoneRare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sure to get your troops' pulses racing. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets when activated Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
When activated Morale +30% Duration:03:00Cooldown:20:00 |
Expedition Bonus Force: +15 |
 CannoneerRare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Not so much a breech-loader, as a breech-stuffer! | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Damage per shot: +15% Hitpoints: +600 |
Expedition Bonus Force: +15 Naval Power: +35 |
 TrepanN8rRare DLC Required
Sunken Treasures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Makes holes in people so their souls may escape. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Attack Speed: +20% Damage per shot: +10% |
Expedition Bonus Naval Power: +20 Crafting Cost  10 Scrap 10 Weapons 10 Saltpetre |
| Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney | ||
 Vasco's LieutnantRare | ||
|---|---|---|
| She is in charge of defending this desolate place, and she will charge you extra for wasting her time. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Hitpoints: +600 Damage per shot: +15% |
Expedition Bonus Force: +15 Naval Power: +35 |
 AssassiN8rEpic DLC Required
Sunken Treasures | ||
|---|---|---|
| "Don't blame me, I just make 'em! I'm not the one pulling the trigger..." | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Attack Speed: +30% Damage per shot: +15% |
Expedition Bonus Naval Power: +30 Crafting Cost  10 Nice Scrap 10 Weapons 10 Saltpetre |
| Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney | ||
 Colonel BarzagliEpic | ||
|---|---|---|
| The colonel appears every inch his rank, his breast thick with proud decorations. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Maintenance Cost: -75% Attack Speed: +20% |
Expedition Bonus Force: +20 Naval Power: +45 |
 Dynamic LoudspeakerEpic | ||
|---|---|---|
| You only have to clear your throat, and they obey. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets when activated Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
When activated Attack Speed +20% Duration:03:00Morale +50% Cooldown:20:00 |
Expedition Bonus Force: +20 |
 Evil ExsanguiN8rLegendary DLC Required
Sunken Treasures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Even Old Nate seems to regret having begat a monster so mean and metallic. That's why he'll only give it to people he trusts. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Attack Speed: +50% Damage per shot: +25% |
Expedition Bonus Naval Power: +40 Crafting Cost  10 Special Scrap 10 Advanced Weapons 10 Saltpetre |
| Source: crafting at Old Nate's workshop in Cape Trelawney | ||
 Field Marshall Matravers, Conductor of ArmiesLegendary | ||
|---|---|---|
| "If every one of us is but a minor character in the endless theatre of war, then for God's sake, steal the show!" | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Spirited Your military buildings deal increased damage when their hitpoints are running low Self-Repair: +100% Active Healing Your buildings constantly repair themselves, even during combat. |
Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +25 Force: +25 Naval Power: +55 |
 General Ewing Thomson, Planter of FlagsLegendary | ||
|---|---|---|
| An intimidating fellow, certainly - but if you knew him, you'd see he's as game for a lark as any of his soldiers. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
Effects Attack Range: +10% Unwavering Your military buildings deal increased damage when their hitpoints are running low Damage from Ships: -25% |
Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +25 Force: +25 Naval Power: +55 |
 Thundering Loudspeaker NetworkLegendary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Extremely clear communication means a lightning-quick response! | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Defense Turrets when activated Anti-Armour Gun Big Betty Cannon Tower Flak Emplacement Flame Tower Mounted Guns |
When activated Attack Speed +30% Duration:03:00Will of Steel Residences no longer lose happiness as a result of morale loss during island wars. Morale +100% Cooldown:20:00 |
Expedition Bonus Force: +25 |
Items for all harbour buildings[]
 Carpenter's ToolsCommon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Good for repairing buildings. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Harbour Buildings when activated |
When activated Self-Repair +200% Duration:00:45Active Healing Your buildings constantly repair themselves, even during combat. Destroyed after use |
Expedition Bonus Crafting: +6 |
 Builder's ToolsUncommon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Excellent for repairing buildings. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Harbour Buildings when activated |
When activated Self-Repair +300% Duration:01:00Active Healing Your ship constantly repairs itself, even during combat. Destroyed after use |
Expedition Bonus Crafting: +8 |
 Dockyard ToolboxUncommon | ||
|---|---|---|
| Helps your harbour recover fast! | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Harbour Buildings |
Effects Maintenance Cost: +15% Self-Repair: +50% |
Expedition Bonus Crafting: +20 |
 Dockyard ToolchestRare | ||
|---|---|---|
| Helps your harbour recover even faster! | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Harbour Buildings |
Effects Self-Repair: +75% |
Expedition Bonus Crafting: +30 |
| Dockyard Tool System Epic | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wow, there's actually a system for keeping the dockyard running smooth now. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Harbour Buildings |
Effects Self-Repair: +100% Active Healing Your buildings constantly repair themselves, even during combat. |
Expedition Bonus Crafting: +40 |
| Deke's Indispensible Dockyard Crate Legendary | ||
|---|---|---|
| A chest any salty sailor would be proud of, filled with things to keep your dockyard running whatever the weather. | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Harbour Buildings |
Effects Maintenance Cost: -25% Self-Repair: +150% Active Healing Your buildings constantly repair themselves, even during combat. |
Expedition Bonus Crafting: +50 |
 Hogarth the Harbourmaster, Veteran Of TrelawneyLegendary DLC Required
Sunken Treasures | ||
|---|---|---|
| Joined after you helped the Queen at Trelawney. Was in charge of logistics during the war, so expect military efficiency at the docks! | ||
| Equipped in Harbourmaster's Office Affects Harbour Buildings |
Effects Harbour Activity: +30% Every time passive trade happens at the trading post, there is a chance of gaining 5t of  Coffee,  Gold,  Cotton Fabric,  Rum,  Chocolate.Loading Speed: +100% |
Expedition Bonus Diplomacy: +50 |
| Available from The Queen quest: Tribute to a Legend Unique: you can have only one such item in the game | ||
