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Granite cannonball
Released26 October 2017 (Update)
MembersYes
Quest itemNo
Properties
TradeableNo
EquipableNo
StackableYes
NoteableNo
OptionsDrop
ExamineAmmo suited for a boat's cannon or for a dwarf multicannon.
Values
Value85 coins
High alch51 coins
Low alch34 coins
Weight0 kg
Advanced data
Item ID21728
LinkMOID

Granite cannonballs are ammunition used for a dwarf multicannon, as well as for a boat cannon during boat combat. They can be fired from adamant cannons or stronger. They are created at level 50 Smithing by using a steel cannonball on granite dust, granting no experience.

Granite cannonballs increase the max hit of the dwarf multicannon from 30 to 35, equating to an approximate damage per second increase of 16.67%.

When a player creates granite cannonballs, a message in the chatbox will state You apply a thick coating of granite dust to your steel cannonballs.

If a player is killed by another player in the Wilderness or a PvP world, the killer will receive steel cannonballs.

Comparison

The following stats apply only to ship combat.

Tier Smithing Level Ranged Accuracy Strength
Bronze 5 +12 +43
Iron 20 +16 +56
Steel 35 +20 +74
Mithril 55 +30 +105
Granite 50 +30 +125
Adamant 75 +50 +157
Rune 90 +64 +201
Dragon N/A +80 +270

Creation

Requirements
SkillLevelXP
Smithing Smithing50 (b)0
Members
Ticks0 (0s)
Materials
ItemQuantityCost
Steel cannonball1279
Granite dust1N/A
Total cost279
Granite cannonball1N/A

Changes

Date Changes
18 March 2026
(Update)

The Ranged Strength bonus of granite cannonballs for ship combat has been increased from +61 to +125.

5 November 2025
(Update)
  • The item's examine text was changed; previously, it was "Extra powerful ammo for the Dwarf Cannon."
  • The item was recoloured.
16 January 2020
(Update)

Granite cannonballs are once again the correct shade of grey.

9 January 2020
(Update)

The item was recoloured.

26 October 2017 –
9 January 2020 		9 January 2020 –
16 January 2020 		16 January 2020 –
5 November 2025 		5 November 2025 –
Present 		Christmas 2017, 2019 Christmas 2018

Trivia

  • Granite cannonballs had a festive override to look like christmas puddings during the 2017, 2018, and 2019 Christmas events. The override had a darker colour in 2018 compared to 2017 and 2019. Upon the 2019 event ending, the colour was accidentally changed to be identical to regular cannonballs, which was fixed the following week.
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