Sails

The Sails are the propulsion method for Blackwake ships, their large surface area being pushed by the wind in order to make the ship move forwards. They appear as large, white linen sheets hanging across the top of the ship.

The captain can press M1 or M2 while at the wheel to lower or raise sails; lowering sails will speed up the ship, and raising sails will slow down the ship. When a Grapple happens, sails will automatically raise themselves.

Sails can be torn when hit with enemy anti-sail swivel rounds or Chain Shot. They can also break if caught on fire when a Heated Shot lands nearby.

Blackwake sails on large-class ships are typically divided into three unique damageable sections: the mainmast or mizzenmast sails at the back of the ship, foremast sails at the middle of the ship, and bowsprit sails at the very front of the ship. The main exception is the Junk, which has no bowsprit.