Heavy Shot

[Mackenzie]

Just a couple of questions about this naval attack.

How do you double shot it per reload?

I have the elite heavy shots installed and it says in the description that unlike the other versions of the heavy shot, they can fire twice per reload. Yet when I go to fire the heavy shot I hear and see only one volley, and a clear pause for reloading. Is the double shot a lie or does it secretly double the damage per shot or something along those lines?

Does the overall power of heavy shot increase as you install more broadside cannons (a different upgrade) as it logically should?

Would prefer definite answers from experienced players and not just an "I think so" type of response. Thanks in advance!

[CarDr]

Graphic settings may be your answer. With physx off, god rays low, and volumetric fog on – the screen appeared to show single fire from cannons. With god rays and volumetric fog off I could see double shot action. Excessive smoke around cannons when firing may also show single fire. The audio sound of fire was the same either way. Did not test if damage output was affected for each event. Tested on a 970 GPU and Intel 6 core - W8.1pro.

More cannons will increase damage. Ship level = number of cannons on and below deck. I cannot remember if there is an easier way to check, but you can always do a manual count. Maximum level is 49 IIRC.