Today we're diving into one of the strongest frigate setups in Skull and Bones-the Nautilus build, a fully leveled, hard-hitting configuration designed for devastating close-range combat. After extensive testing of various weapon types-from Nagas Calls to Phoenix Talons-this build stands out as the hardest-hitting frigate setup yet.

In this guide, we'll break down every component of the Nautilus build, from weapons and armor to furniture and tactics. You can grow up with Skull and Bones Items. Whether you're farming Pieces of Eight, tackling tough enemies, or simply dominating the high seas, this setup ensures your foes won't stand a chance.

Why the Nautilus Build?

The frigate is already one of the most versatile ships in Skull and Bones, boasting a strong balance between firepower and durability. The Nautilus build pushes this to the next level with heavy-hitting cannons, lightning-based damage effects, piercing ricochets, and explosive rear firepower. Combined with its self-repair systems and optimized furniture perks, this frigate can deal massive DPS while sustaining through incoming fire.

Weapon Loadout: Maximum Damage Across All Angles

1. Bow Weapon- Heaven's Mandate

 Base Damage: 2,379.

 Special Effect- Heaven's Wrath: If a target is afflicted with the Stormstroke status effect, hits have a 15% chance to trigger a lightning strike that deals an additional 1,500 electric damage.

 Custom Rolls: Shock, Amplified Electric, and Lethal.

This weapon is the centerpiece of the build's front-facing firepower. Its electric synergy allows you to chain status effects and burst down enemy hulls quickly. Against large ships or static targets, the lightning strikes ensure constant pressure.

2. Port and Starboard Weapons- Fall Aisles (Demi Cannons)

Base Damage: 276 per shot.

 Special Effect- Ricochet: Hits on a hull or structure ricochet to nearby targets, dealing 75% of the original damage.

Custom Rolls:

 Port: Shock, Soul Mending, Raider.

 Starboard: Shock, Soul Mending, Death Blow.

The Fall Aisle demi cannons excel in crowd control and multi-target fights. The ricochet mechanic allows you to damage multiple ships or fort components with a single volley. With Soul Mending, you gain healing while maintaining pressure, and Death Blow enhances finishing strikes.

3. Stern Weapon- Darnell's Gun

 Base Damage: 4,747.

 Special Traits: Amplified Explosive x2 and Firepower.

This Ottoman masterpiece is your rearward nuke. When enemies attempt to pursue, Darnell's Gun unleashes explosive devastation, clearing threats or severely crippling ships chasing your stern.

4. Auxiliary Weapon- Little Grace III

 Repair Output: 187 per activation.

 Traits: Service (increased repair amount), Restorative, and Empower.

The Little Grace III deploys a patcher buoy that repairs hull damage, making it an essential tool for prolonged battles. Coupled with your Soul Mending rolls, this gives the Nautilus impressive staying power.

Armor- Nocturn Heart

 Core Perk: Increases weapon damage based on hull health.

 Euphoria: Grants +15% weapon damage while hull health is above 75%.

The Nocturn Heart rewards careful sailing and proactive repairs. Keeping your health high allows you to maintain maximum damage output, complementing the high burst potential of your weapons.

Furniture Setup: The Backbone of the Build

The furniture choices are where this build truly shines. Each piece enhances either your damage multipliers or your utility, resulting in overwhelming firepower.

Key Furniture Pieces:

 Fire Barrels

 Weapon hits against a target with a damaging status effect have a 5% chance to refresh those effects.

 +10% secondary damage for broadside weapons.

 Ramrod Workshop

 -7% reload time for broadside weapons.

 +7% secondary damage.

 Demi Cannon Works I

 +19% secondary damage for demi cannons.

 Breach Lock Furnace

 Up to +20% secondary damage when fighting at close range (reduced by 2% every 50m).

 Increases charge rate of Shell Shocked effect by 5% and its damage by 3%.

 Brace Gun Wells

 -20% incoming secondary damage while anchored.

 Increases deceleration by 75% when dropping anchor.

 Machinist Table Repair I

 +25% radius for repair buoys.

 +25% repair amount for buoys.

Each of these furniture upgrades synergizes to shorten reload times, amplify secondary effects, and improve survivability. The Breach Lock Furnace, in particular, boosts close-range combat efficiency, aligning perfectly with the frigate's aggressive playstyle.How to Use the Nautilus Build in Combat

1. Close-Quarters Domination

This build thrives when you get in close to your enemy. The Fall Aisles and Darnell's Gun hit harder at shorter ranges due to damage scaling from furniture bonuses like Breach Lock Furnace. Positioning is key: keep your broadsides aligned for ricochet volleys and capitalize on weak spots.

2. Status Effect Synergy

The Shock and Electric modifiers combined with Heaven's Wrath create constant pressure. Apply a Stormstroke status effect early in the fight to trigger devastating lightning strikes from Heaven's Mandate.

3. Sustain Through Soul Mending and Repairs

Even while trading blows, the Soul Mending rolls on the Fall Aisles and the Little Grace III allow you to recover hull health. Deploy the patcher buoy strategically during lulls in combat to stay above the 75% health threshold, maximizing the Nocturn Heart's Euphoria bonus.

4. Anchor Management

Dropping anchor with the Brace Gun Wells is smoother thanks to the 75% deceleration boost. This can help you quickly pivot to deliver devastating broadsides or avoid enemy ramming attempts.

Performance and Farming Pieces of Eight

The Nautilus build isn't just about power-it's also efficient for farming Pieces of Eight. Its burst damage and area-of-effect ricochets allow you to wipe out enemy fleets or high-value targets in record time.

Compared to wandering aimlessly for loot, targeting tough encounters with this frigate is far faster and more rewarding. One skilled pirate using this build can dismantle threats in seconds, as demonstrated by rapid takedowns like:

Battle-Tested Against Multiple Builds

The creator of this setup tested it against numerous weapon loadouts, including:

 Nagas Calls.

 Bestless III.

 Teleports.

 Keranades.

 Klein Cartoulei.

 Electric Demi Cannons (Zamaz III).

 Phoenix Talons.

Out of all these options, the Fall Aisles with Heaven's Mandate and Darnell's Gun consistently delivered the hardest hits. The combination of lightning strikes, ricochets, and explosive firepower proved unmatched for raw DPS.

Tips for Mastering the Nautilus Build

1.Stay Above 75% Hull Health: Use repairs early and often to maintain the Euphoria damage buff.

2.Focus on Weak Points: Ricochet shots and explosive bursts are even more devastating when aimed at weak spots.

3.Engage Multiple Targets: Use the Fall Aisles' ricochet mechanic to deal with groups of ships efficiently.

4.Use Anchor Tactics: Dropping anchor at the right time can give you perfect firing angles while minimizing enemy fire.

5.Avoid Overextending: While powerful, this frigate build is optimized for burst damage and sustained short fights-avoid drawn-out engagements without a plan to heal.

Final Thoughts: The Hardest-Hitting Frigate Build

The Nautilus frigate build is a true monster of the seas. It combines raw firepower, versatile status effects, and reliable sustain to dominate every encounter. Whether you're clearing fleets, want more cheap Skull and Bones Silver or hunting high-level enemies for Pieces of Eight, this setup is both powerful and efficient.

If you've been experimenting with other weapon combinations, it's worth trying this exact build to see the difference. The combination of Heaven's Mandate, Fall Aisles, and Darnell's Gun hits harder than any other frigate setup tested so far.