Windrose Reliable Blunderbuss Guide

If you are looking to dominate in close-quarters naval combat, the Blunderbuss is an absolutely fantastic choice for your boarding crew. It is incredibly powerful up close and perfect for clearing the deck!

Let's clear up a few quick details to make sure you get the absolute most out of this wonderful weapon without any confusion.

A Quick Build Correction

Before you finalize your character's stats, please note a couple of important mechanics:

• Stat Scaling: Ranged weapons like the Blunderbuss actually scale with Precision, not Agility! (Agility is reserved for fast melee weapons like Sabers). Pairing a Blunderbuss with a Greatsword (which requires Strength) will split your attribute points and significantly lower your overall damage. Stick to a dedicated Precision build for the best results!
• The "Plant" Misconception: To craft this weapon, you will need to find the Blunderbuss Plan or Blueprint—not a plant!

How to Craft the Reliable Blunderbuss

Once you have your blueprint ready, you can assemble your new firearm:

• Workstation: Weaponsmith Workshop
• Key Material: You will need to farm plenty of Copper Ingots, so get your pickaxe ready!

Why the Blunderbuss is Top-Tier

If you are wondering why so many players love this weapon for boarding actions, here are the factual stats:

• Massive Pierce Damage: Shreds through enemies when fired at close range.
• Knockdown Mechanic: Blasts have a small chance to knock enemies completely off their feet.
• Highly Efficient: It boasts a surprisingly fast reload speed and consumes less gunpowder than other heavy firearms.

• Weapon Tier	Required Materials & Upgrades
  Base (Uncommon)	The base recipe requires seven copper ingots and 10 wood.
  Level 6 Variant	If you want to scale it up, you can use seven foothills iron ingots and 10 hardwood at a workshop with an anvil to hit level six.
  Level 11 (High Tier)	For the high tier level 11 version, you'll need seven meer metal ingots, seven hardwood, and three master's tools at a workshop with both an anvil and bellows.

Now, if you want the epic version, the reliable blunderbuss, this thing is broken. It boasts 100 ATK, 180 pierce damage, and a B-tier agility scaling. To craft it, head to your weaponsmith workshop. While the standard version is great, the reliable variant is the ultimate goal for that extra punch in cramped crew quarters.

Combat and Farming Tactics

This gun is your only absolute hope in Windrose boarding crew combat, assuming you don't aggressively shoot your own useless crewmates in the back. But wait, you actually need ammunition to fire a gun. Shocking, right? Stop crying about ammo shortages and learn how to get gunpowder in Windrose. You can painfully craft it at a Millstone using sulfur and ash, or you can go brutally murder musketeers in the Coastal Jungle pirate camps. They drop homemade gunpowder like candy. Try implementing these sadistic tactics:

• Equip the Scattershot perk to increase your cone width and stagger chance by fifteen percent, further punishing your helpless victims.
• Use the Dragon's Breath variant if you prefer watching your enemies burn alive with fire damage over time.
• Never fight at long range unless you thoroughly enjoy missing your shots and getting slaughtered by enemy snipers.

If you ever need to scrap one, tossing it in a disassembly table will give you back wood, copper ingots, and even tambaga ingots. You can easily reclaim your Disassembly table materials Windrose style, turning your old garbage into slightly less pathetic garbage.