Whiskerwood How Naval Combat Works

Quick Answer

How naval combat works in Whiskerwood: launching ships, naval combat mechanics, preparing ships for combat and exploration.

What This Guide Covers

• Ship Launching
• Naval Combat
• Ship Preparation
• Exploration

Detailed Notes

• Dock Types

  Use a deep-sea dock (not ferry dock) to send ships to sea. Ferry docks only move whiskers between docks. Deep-sea docks enable naval missions.
• Ship Assignment

  Assign a ship to a fishing dock or guano dock first so it can leave and receive orders. Ships must be assigned to operational docks.
• Ship Stocking

  Stock ships with canned food and nets so they can keep going while exploring or fighting. Monitor food levels during long voyages.
• Crew Requirements

  Bring at least a small crew of whiskers (e.g., 3) so the ship can operate and fight. Only whiskers with Sailor or Officer skills can crew ships.
• Exploration

  Scout ships have limited range. Upgrade to bigger ships for longer voyages. Right-click orders on naval map to set destinations.
• Food Management

  Ships will rush home if food runs low. Watch food stocks closely on long voyages. Fishing ships can provide unlimited food if fishing en route.
• Naval Questline

  Complete the naval questline (repair the boat) in winter after unlocking Tier 1 research to unlock shipbuilding.
• Combat

  4 types of cannon balls: Stone, Bronze, Iron, and Chainshot. Cannon Towers have health points and ballistic simulation for defense.
• Bridge Transport

  For early resource movement between islands, bridges and walking often beat rafts for speed (rafts only carry 2 mice).
• Ship Sinking

  If ship sinks: cargo becomes floating salvage, survivors row home in emergency lifeboats. Ships are capital assets requiring heavy investment.