Quick answer
Black powder is a priority-sensitive chain: a tutorial tower, ship preparation, or another consumer can drain the same reserve. Check the producer, inputs, output storage, and current demand before building another consumer.
Version and source notesUpdated 2026-09-05 · Current for this version
- Updated
- 2026-09-05
- Works with
- PC black powder chains and tutorial tower demand
- What this guide covers
- Reserve-first production guidance with official tutorial caveat
- Version notes
- Powder recipes and tutorial behavior may change with patches
- Update status
- Current for this version
Keep the reserve stable
- Identify every current black powder consumer.
- Confirm the producer has inputs and a staffed route.
- Keep output storage clear and the Fetcher connection short.
- During the tutorial, supply one Small Gun Tower before adding another.
- Let the reserve recover before committing to a ship or combat event.
FAQ
Why did two towers stop the tutorial?
An officially acknowledged tutorial issue could spend the available powder on both towers and block the ammunition objective on affected builds.
Should I stockpile powder forever?
No. Keep enough for the next pinned objective, then use the reserve to support the most important current consumer.
Next step
Read Small Gun Tower recovery, resource shortages, and patch known issues.