Mmoexp Skull and Bones Items: Raising Ship Rank from lijing's blog

8. Raising Ship Rank

Starting with a basic Dhow, you’ll soon discover blueprints for Skull and Bones Items stronger ships. Ship rank, indicated by a number, reflects their gear score. Equip better weapons, hulls, and furniture to increase your ship’s rank and survive encounters with higher-level enemies.

9. Specializing in Ships

Experiment with different ship builds to suit your playstyle. The Padewakang excels with Bombard and Mortar weapons, while the Hullbreaker Brigantine enhances ramming damage, pairing well with Demi-Cannons. Tailor your ship and weapon choices to maximize effectiveness in various scenarios.

10. No Furniture Stacking

Furniture grants weapon bonuses, but you can only equip one piece per slot. Similar benefits from different furniture pieces can stack, but identical pieces won’t provide additional bonuses.

11. Offloading Materials

Manage cargo space by offloading excess materials at Pirate Dens or Caches in Outposts. This frees up slots for loot and buy Skull and Bones Items resources, ensuring you don’t miss valuable items during your adventures.