Key Points
- Boats offer several uses in the game, from fishing to raids.
- Boats are also used as a means of transport to get across water bodies.
- Harbors will be your starting point to spawn boats.
Owning a boat in Ashes of Creation isn’t just for fishing, but is also used to travel across waters and even used in raids. You might need to find the right place to get yourself a boat, so this guide will explain how to do that below.
Ashes of Creation – Boats Overview
| Types | Use |
| Rowboats | Fishing |
| Corsairs | Solo traveling |
| Caravels | Group traveling |
| Galleons | Raids |
How to Get a Boat in Ashes of Creation
Boats are crafted at the Carpenter Station at any node. You will require varying amounts of wood to craft the boat type you want. This is also the place to upgrade your ship with added components.
How to Repair Boats?
You get to repair boats if you have the necessary materials for it. Boats can be repaired while at sea, or when docked at a harbor. For ships that are almost destroyed, it is best to craft a new ship, since repairs for it will incur high cost.
How to Summon Boats?
You need to find a harbor nearby and use it to summon boats. If your boat gets destroyed, they will spawn whenever you find another harbor. Certain boats like Caravels and Galleons will only spawn on the ocean, while rowboats and rafts work on streams.
How to Attack Boats?
Boats like the Galleon will come fitted with weapons to attack other boats. You could also ram into boats to destroy them. Players on the boat can use their weapons on the enemy boat to sink them.
FAQs
Can I steal boats?
No, it’s not possible to steal an enemy boat, but you can take any loot that is on the boat.
How to respawn my boat?
You need to visit a harbor to get your boat back if it was destroyed, or if you have died in the game.
Can I name my boat?
Yes, there is an option to give your boat a name after building it. The name will appear on the hull of the boat or above it.
Can natural calamities affect my boat?
Yes, weather effects like wind and tide will affect your boat’s navigation. There are special tools that will help you determine how well your boat will fare on the waters.
Can I transport goods using a boat?
Yes, special boat types called Rafters are used to transport goods between nodes to sell them.
