Linking a Cannon and Opening the Scope View

Linking with the Scope Connector

To control an assembled artillery piece, you must establish an optical link using the Scope Connector item. Approach your assembled cannon—whether mounted on an original cannon mount, a fixed mount, a compact mount, or a mobile cannon cart—and right-click the assembly while holding the Scope Connector. Once linked, you do not need to hold the item in your hand, but you must keep the Scope Connector inside your player inventory or backpack to maintain the connection.

Entering the Optical Overlay

With the linked connector safely stored in your inventory, press either = or , to open the custom optical scope view. The screen will immediately transition to the scope overlay interface, giving you a direct visual feed from your artillery piece.

While viewing the scope screen, your normal character movement inputs are blocked automatically. This prevents you from accidentally walking off ledges, platforms, or optical observation stations while monitoring distant targets. All aiming and viewing keybindings can be customized in your control settings if you prefer alternative key assignments.