Windrose Ships Guide
Compare Ketch, Brig, and Frigate—best builds and naval combat context on thewindrose.wiki.
Windrose offers three distinct ship fantasies: the agile Ketch, the versatile Brig, and the fortress-like Frigate. This guide compares baseline stats, suggests upgrade orders, and links deeper combat coverage. Use the comparison table for at-a-glance planning, then read each build block for crafting and resource expectations. Naval combat rewards positioning: Ketch captains kite and pick fights, Brig captains control mid-range exchanges, and Frigate captains absorb pressure while teammates handle repairs. Co-op groups should designate roles early so boarding and gunnery do not overlap inefficiently. Remember that wind, storms, and biome hazards modify effective speed—paper stats are a starting point, not the whole story. Finally, pair ship choice with your parry confidence: faster ships forgive mistakes while heavier ships punish poor repair cadence.
Ships Comparison
| Ship | Speed | Health | Crew | Cannons | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketch | 85 | 1200 | 4 | 6 | Exploration |
| Brig | 75 | 2500 | 12 | 16 | Mid-game Combat |
| Frigate | 65 | 5000 | 24 | 32 | Boss Fights |
Ketch for beginners, Frigate for endgame mastery when your crew can sustain long fights.
Recommended Builds
Ketch Speed Build
- Sails +20%
- Rudder +15%
- Light Cannons
Prioritize mobility for island hopping. Estimated cost: 500 wood plus rare cloth from merchants.
Related guide →Brig Broadside Build
- Reinforced Hull
- Heavy Cannons
- Ammo Storage
Angle parallel to AI fleets, chain broadsides, then board stragglers for finishers.
Related guide →Frigate Siege Build
- Armor Plating
- Siege Cannons
- Crew Quarters
Designed for Kraken and leviathan phases—slow but devastating with a full crew.
Related guide →Ships Video
Ships FAQ
Unlock Frigate
Typically level 25 plus a large gold investment—check in-game milestones after major story beats.
Best Naval Combat
Brig for PvE fleets; Frigate when survival and sustained DPS matter more than speed.