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The '''Serpent''' is a level 8 ship capable of a variety of roles. Her [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junk_rig junk-rigged] sails allow her to sail close to the wind.
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The '''Serpent''' is a level 8 ship capable of a variety of roles, as it has a heavy armament, decent speed, and fairly high cargo capacity. Boarding a Serpent may prove difficult for some players to get on, as it has high and flat sides that can be accessed from the water by use of a ladder on the side of the hull. Serpents struggle with poor maneuverability and a slow turn speed, thus they may have trouble fighting smaller, more maneuverable foes. Its distinctive and large sails also make it an easy target.
 
It's ability to sail rather quickly crosswind allows for easy access to highly profitable sailing routes that do not directly follow wind routes, with its sizable Cargo Capacity of ten provides a decent profit from every trade run. The Serpent is also fairly well-armed, carrying four Heavy Cannons on each side, making it well-equipped for combat if necessary.  
 
Boarding a Serpent may prove difficult for some players to get on, as it high and flat sides that can be accessed from the water by use of a ladder on the side of the hull.
 
 
 
Serpents struggle with poor maneuverability and a slow turn speed, thus they may have trouble fighting smaller, more maneuverable foes. It's distinctive and large sails also makes her an easy target.
 
  
  
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* During the [http://tradelands.wiki/index.php/Inyola Inyolan] Invasion of Whitecrest, five Inyolan Serpents blockaded Whitecrest.
 
* During the [http://tradelands.wiki/index.php/Inyola Inyolan] Invasion of Whitecrest, five Inyolan Serpents blockaded Whitecrest.
* The Serpent is the only level 8 ship which isn't named after a mammal, rather its named after a reptilian.
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* The Serpent is one of only three obtainable Junk-Rigged ships in the game, the others being the [[Kraken]], and the [[Taipan]].
* The Serpent is one of only three obtainable Junk-Rigged ships in the game, [[Kraken]], and the [[Taipan]].
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* The Serpent's sail type is actually square, see [[Wind]] for more information.
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
 
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Revision as of 20:12, 15 April 2021


Serpent
Serpent.png

Info

Type Junk
Role Multi-Purpose
Hull Strength 11000
Speed 7
Max Cargo 10
Round Shot Storage Storage for 60 Cannon Balls

Requirements

Metal 80
Wood 540
Doubloons 45000
Level 8
Shipwright-Buddy.pngShipwright says... The Serpent's junk-rigged sails make her easier to sail upwind.


The Serpent is a level 8 ship capable of a variety of roles, as it has a heavy armament, decent speed, and fairly high cargo capacity. Boarding a Serpent may prove difficult for some players to get on, as it has high and flat sides that can be accessed from the water by use of a ladder on the side of the hull. Serpents struggle with poor maneuverability and a slow turn speed, thus they may have trouble fighting smaller, more maneuverable foes. Its distinctive and large sails also make it an easy target.


Trivia

  • During the Inyolan Invasion of Whitecrest, five Inyolan Serpents blockaded Whitecrest.
  • The Serpent is one of only three obtainable Junk-Rigged ships in the game, the others being the Kraken, and the Taipan.
  • The Serpent's sail type is actually square, see Wind for more information.

See also