Mobile
PLayers Guide

Playing is simple

  1. Access the game by texting the word PIRATES to the number DISNEY (347639) or simply enter www.PiratesOnline.com into your mobile phone Web browser.
  1. If you have a Web enabled phone with a data plan, you can click the URL in the text message you receive or directly from the Web address you enter in your mobile phone Web browser.
  1. Log in using your PiratesOnline.com Account ID and Password and follow the on-screen instructions.
  1. Select Mobile Adventure then select Missions to begin.
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|Game Tip |Game Tip: You do not need to log in to enjoy Cannons of the Deep. Just be warned - gold and treasures earned in the mobile game will not be saved without a Pirates Online account. |} Cannons screenshots.jpeg After you've logged in, you can check your Pirate's status for the online game or transfer gold you earned in the mobile game to your online account. The "My Ship" button lets you upgrade cannons, hull types or figureheads to improve your battle skills. You can also make repairs to your ship, if need be.

Missions

Cannons missions.jpegExplore one of three islands: Port Royal, Tortuga or Padres del Fuego. You can patrol for gold and loot or go straight to a battle with enemy or merchant ship. There are also mini-games that earn you small amounts of gold by directing your ship to different islands or you can change locations to access different ship upgrades and treasure drops.
Port Royal
Port Royal
Tortuga
Tortuga
Padres del Fuego
Padres del Fuego

Mini-Game Missions

Attacking is not the only way to play this game... you can travel to islands and earn pieces of gold by having your crew intimidate another ship into paying ransom not to be attacked. These are known as the Cannons of the Deep Mini-game missions. They are passive but still fun to play and can earn you fine rewards!
Example Mission
Example Mission
Example Mission
Example Mission
Example Mission
Example Mission
Example Mission
Example Mission

Ship-to-Ship combat

Enemy Ship Sighted
Enemy Ship Sighted
Once you decide to go on some seafaring missions, you have the choice to "Hunt & Battle Locally" or head off to other ports. Battle Locally means you're ready to do battle with an enemy ship or plunder a rich Merchant vessel. Once you make this selection, a new screen will tell of your ship's status. If you're in perfect condition - get ready to battle. If you're in need of repairs, it would be best to make those repairs before attacking.
TypeHit Points
Ferret150
Sea Viper150
Bulwark200
Sentinel200
Panther250
Corvette250
Greyhound300
Bloodhound300
Vanguard350
Ironwall350
Marauder400-450
Centurion400
Kingfisher450
Barracuda450-500
Monarch500
Ogre500-600
Man o' War600
Warlord600-2000
Giant Shark<= 250
Hydras~2000 ??
Giant Octopus5000

Attack

Will get you the most gold, but, it might be wise to use other methods to win the day and stay afloat.
Firing
Firing
Attack: Missed, hit short
Attack: Missed, hit short
Attack: Missed, hit overshot
Attack: Missed, hit overshot
Attack Hit
Attack Hit
Battle Loss
Battle Loss

Parlay

Will garner less rewards but no damage to your ship will be sustained.
Bribe Success
Bribe Success
Bribe Failure
Bribe Failure
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley
Parley

Let the Crew Handle it

If you are confident in your crew members, select this option but don't be upset if your ship is lost.

Flee Battle

Flee Battle
Flee Battle
It may be wise to show your lily-livered side and flee from an enemy. If your ship is damaged, it's best to choose this option and avoid sinking into the ocean's depth.

Combat

Firing upon a ship is a matter of selecting the right cannon angle. Too much and you get a message that it went flying over the deck - too little and your shot went into the drink. Adjust your angle using the numeric keypad on your phone and shoot again. Hopefully, you'll sink 'em on this round! You can also select the firepower you want to use. When the battle has ended, you'll be shown whether you've won or lost the day - and what damage your ship sustained.

Ship Status

You must keep your ship in tip-top shape to get plenty of gold and loot on missions.

THERE ARE 5 LEVELS OF SHIP STATUS:

TypeCondition PhraseCondition Image
Critical Condition
"How are you keeping that ship afloat?"
Critical Condition
Badly Damaged
"Your ship be in critical need of repairs!"
Badly Damaged
Some Damage
"Your ship be seeing better days."
Some Damage
Minor Damage
"Your ship be having a few scratches."
Minor Damage
Perfect Condition
"Your ship be the pride of the sea!"
Perfect Condition

Ship Upgrades

Cannons

TypeClose Up ViewDamage:Ammo Type:Special Attack:Cost:Sell Price:
Swivel GunSwivel Gun2RAPID FIREFire50 Gold25 Gold
FalconetFalconet3Cannister ShotBALLISTICS150 Gold75 Gold
Demi-CulverinDemi-Culverin2Crowd BreakerGRAPESHOT75 Gold?
Long NineLong Nine3Double ShotBALLISTICS75 Gold?
Demi-CannonDemi-Cannon3Double ShotBALLISTICS150 Gold75 Gold
HarpoonHarpoon2Boarding PartySPECIAL350 Gold150 Gold
Greek FireGreek Fire4FIRE BOMBFIRE500 Gold250 Gold
CarronadeCarronade3MastbreakerBALLISTICS350 Gold175 Gold
WyattWyatt4Cannister ShotBALLISTICS300 Gold150 Gold
DragonheadDragonhead4Dragon's BreathFIRE1200 Gold600 Gold
TsarTsar4Triple ShotBALLISTICS1500 Gold750 Gold
Dardanellas GunDardanellas Gun5Seige BreakerBALLISTICS2000 Gold1000 Gold

Hulls

TypeClose Up ViewArmor Rating:Resistance to:CostSell Price:
Light SloopLight Sloop240NONE50 Gold25 Gold
Light FrigateLight Frigate320CHAIN75 Gold?
Light FrigateLight Frigate640FIRE150 Gold75 Gold
Light FrigateLight Frigate960FIRE3000 Gold1500 Gold
Light GalleonLight Galleon480FIRE150 Gold75 Gold
SloopSloop
FrigateFrigate960GRAPESHOT350 Gold175 Gold
GalleonGalleon970NONE1000 Gold500 Gold
War SloopWar Sloop980FIRE1000 Gold500 Gold
War FrigateWar Frigate1080BALLISTICS1500 Gold750 Gold
War GalleonWar Galleon
Royal GalleonRoyal Galleon

Figureheads

TypeClose Up ViewSpecial Ability:CostSell Price:
SkullSkullLowers damage taken when fleeing.50 Gold25 Gold
Coat Of ArmsCoat Of ArmsSightly reduces damage taken from enemy ships.75 Gold?
GargoyleGargoyleSightly increases cannon damage.75 Gold?
UnicornUnicornLowers time it takes to get between islands to 5 minutes.100 Gold50 Gold
PhoenixPhoenixImproves fire damage from Special Attacks.100 Gold50 Gold
SirenSirenHarpoon shot always hit enemy vessels.300 Gold150 Gold
Sea GoddessSea GoddessPlayer's ship always breaks enemy-lock after being hit by a Special Attack.300 Gold150 Gold
NeptuneNeptuneAllows player to instanity move to one other island. (Limit use to once per day.)1000 Gold500 Gold

Pirates Online Connectivity

You can also check your status on the Pirates Online game. Check out the daily Leaderboards, survey your standings, transfer gold and other loot you've earned on the mobile game to your Online account. You can even see how many poker and blackjack hands you've won! It's another way to stay on top of your favorite online game, if you're at work, at home or commuting - anywhere you're without your computer but can get phone access - you can now stay abreast of your Pirates Online play instantly!

Treasure (Loot)

Earn unique trasures and collectibles for your Pirates Online Account. Collect and transfer all 12! (Logged in Accounts Only)
Cannon Wheel
Cannon Wheel
Broken Ramrod
Broken Ramrod
Dented Cannonball
Dented Cannonball
Ignitor
Ignitor
Cannon Flint
Cannon Flint
Gunpowder Flask
Gunpowder Flask
Silk Swab
Silk Swab
Silver Ramrod
Silver Ramrod
Sighting Scope
Sighting Scope
Reinforced Cannon Ring
Reinforced Cannon Ring
Recoil Rope
Recoil Rope
Quoin
Quoin

Gold

You will earn gold for every enemy you defeat. A small fraction of the possible gold will be earned for auto-resolving combat. A larger amount based on the type of enemy ship sunk will be rewarded for ships actively sunk via the ship-to-ship combat. Transfer gold anytime to your Pirates Online (PC) account. (Logged in Accounts Only)

Sheet Music (Loot)

Earn sheet music by defeating enemies. Transfer it to your Pirates Online Account and play it in-game! (Logged in Accounts Only)
"Merchant's Folly"
"Merchant's Folly"
"Prepare To Cast Off!"
"Prepare To Cast Off!"
"Cutthroat Isle"
"Cutthroat Isle"
"Kingshead"
"Kingshead"
"RumRunners Isle"
"RumRunners Isle"

Pirates Online Leaderboards

View your Pirates, My Standings, Overall and Daily Leaderboards. (Logged in Accounts Only)

You have Enhanced Access to Pirates Online on Your Phone

You have logged in allowing you to:
  1. Save your mobile game progress (including gold and ship upgrades)
  2. Transfer earned items including gold and loot to your Pirates Online Account
  3. Access the Pirates Online Leaderboards
Referenced by 1 page pages that link to “Cannons of the Deep: Players Guide” — its place in the wiki