Talk:Combat/@comment-36.2.110.161-20140702141632/@comment-101.114.11.203-20140702142519

The attack power cap is 150 and since shelling damage phrase adds a +5 to whatever firepower your ships currently have, so the recommended firepower in theory is 145. Going above will reduce any extra firepower exceeding 150 as calculated in the formula for attack power cap above.

However 145 is not the true practical amount for firepower cap due to engagment forms. Getting head on or T-crossed disadvantage will actually reduce your firepower to below the cap so going above if possible is still recommended.