STO mechanics / Short lessons
Main weapon firing modes
Choose how your weapons attack.
Firing modes enhance compatible weapons, often strengthening focused attacks or allowing attacks against several targets. These six Tactical bridge officer abilities are the starting point.
| Weapons | Multiple targets | Focused target |
|---|---|---|
| Beams | Fire at Will | Beam Overload |
| Cannons | Scatter Volley | Rapid Fire |
| Torpedoes | Spread | High Yield |
High Yield enhances the next torpedo launch. Depending on the torpedo, it may produce additional torpedoes or a stronger projectile.
What to check: match your main firing mode to your weapons and how you want to engage enemies.
Specialist footnote: abilities such as Surgical Strikes offer other options, including enhancing beams and cannons together. They need compatible specialist seating. Special weapons can have individual firing-mode restrictions.