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Skull and Bones - List of All Small Ships

Small ships are easier to maneuver but has limited weapon slots compared to other ship sizes in Skull and Bones. Read on and see a list of all small ships, the best small ship in the game, as well as how to get small ships!

Best Small Ship

Firebrand Barge

Ship Explanation
Barge IconFirebrand Barge Wildfire applies the Ablaze effect to nearby enemies within a 125m redius

・ Ship Perk grants a 10% weapon damage increase

・Small ship size makes it easy to maneuver

The Firebrand ship is the best small ship in terms of damage compared to the other small ships. The Firebrand is at its best when equipped with weapons that deal fire damage, as its perk, Wildfire, spreads the Ablaze effect to nearby enemies.

Due to the Firebrand ship's small size, it also has great speed and control that can easily outmaneuver larger ships when encountered.

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List of All Small Ships

All Small Ships

Ship Ship Size/Loadout Potential Unique Perk
BlasterBlaster Sloop Small
Bow, Broadsides
Outburst
Explosive hits have a 50% chance of triggering an explosion, which deals 1500 damage within a Blast Radius of 150m. Increases damage to structures by 40% and Explosive Damage by 15%.
DefenderDefender Hulk Small
Bow, Broadsides, Stern
Ironclad
Reduces Brace Strength depletion by 20% when hit. Increases Brace Strength by 250% and Brace Strength Recovery by 25%.
ExeterExeter's Jolly Dhow Small
Auxiliary
Hunter
Preserves wildlife materials from hunting.
FirebrandFirebrand Barge Small
Bow, Broadsides, Stern
Wildfire
Applying the Ablaze effect to a ship will apply the same effect to all enemies in a radius of 125m. Increases weapon damage by 20%. Burning Damage increases Ablaze charge speed by 150%.
RammerRammer Bedar Small
Bow, Broadsides
Lancer
Increases damage from ramming by 25% and reduces slowing effect of Torn Sails by 50%. Applies Flooded to an enemy ship upon ramming.
SentinelSentinel Cutter Small
Bow, Broadsides
Unburden
Restores Severe Damage by 0.5% and Hull Health by 0.5% per second. Restores Hull Health of all friendly ships in a 100m radius of a repaired target by 2%. Restores 60% more of Hull Health on a friendly ship while using a Repair Weapon.

List of All Ships and Ship Types

Spear Hunting Only Available on the Dhow

Skull and Bones - Using the Hunting Spear

The art of spear hunting wildlife is only available when sailing on the Dhow. Since the Dhow is so small, it doesn't have any weapon slots and can only accommodate a few crew members on board.

How to Get Small Ships

Crafted From Shipwrights

Skull and Bones - Shipwright

Small Ships can be crafted and built from Shipwrights using resources obtained through harvesting, doing contracts, or stealing cargo from other ships. You will also need a ship's blueprint as well to build it.

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Skull and Bones Related Guides

Skull and Bones - Ships

List of All Ships and Ship Types

All Ships Guides

Ship Guides
Best Ships All Boat Controls
How to Carry More Cargo How to Increase Stamina
How to Increase Ship Speed How to Board Ships
List of All Medium Ships How to Level Up Ship
How to Disembark Can You Quick Turn?
How to Repair Ship Best Small Ship and Small Ships List

All Available Ships

ExeterExeter's Jolly Dhow RammerRammer Bedar
DefenderDefender Hulk SentinelSentinel Cutter
FirebrandFirebrand Barge BlasterBlaster Sloop
BombardierBombardier Padewakang VanguardVanguard Snow
Hullbreaker Brigantine Pyromaniac Sambuk


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