diff --git a/scripts/shoot_component.gd b/scripts/shoot_component.gd
index 96a02ee..90b2344 100644
--- a/scripts/shoot_component.gd
+++ b/scripts/shoot_component.gd
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@ func _shoot_standard(weapon_data: WeaponShot, current_time: float):
             var bullet := weapon_data.bullet_scene.instantiate() as Area2D
             get_tree().root.add_child(bullet)
 
-            # Delegate math to the helper, with spawn position offset by sprite height and weapon origin
-            var spawn_position = ship.global_position + Vector2(0, ship.get_texture().get_height() / 2.0) + weapon_data.origin
+            # Delegate math to the helper, with spawn position offset by weapon origin
+            var spawn_position = ship.global_position + weapon_data.origin
             var props = fire_helper.compute_standard_props(weapon_data, b, spawn_position, current_time)
             bullet.position = props.position
             bullet.angle = props.angle
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ func _shoot_grouped(weapon_data: WeaponShot, current_time: float):
             get_tree().root.add_child(bullet)
 
             # Apply computed properties for the original bullet
-            var spawn_position = ship.global_position + Vector2(0, ship.get_texture().get_height() / 2.0) + weapon_data.origin
+            var spawn_position = ship.global_position + weapon_data.origin
             var props = fire_helper.compute_grouped_props(group, weapon_data, b, spawn_position, current_time, false)
             bullet.position = props.position
             bullet.angle = props.angle
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ func _shoot_grouped(weapon_data: WeaponShot, current_time: float):
                 get_tree().root.add_child(mirror_bullet)
 
                 # Apply computed properties for the mirrored bullet
-                var mirror_spawn = ship.global_position + Vector2(0, ship.get_texture().get_height() / 2.0) + weapon_data.origin
+                var mirror_spawn = ship.global_position + weapon_data.origin
                 var mirror_props = fire_helper.compute_grouped_props(group, weapon_data, b, mirror_spawn, current_time, true)
                 mirror_bullet.position = mirror_props.position
                 mirror_bullet.angle = mirror_props.angle
diff --git a/scripts/weapon_fire_helper.gd b/scripts/weapon_fire_helper.gd
index b5a080d..5d7b788 100644
--- a/scripts/weapon_fire_helper.gd
+++ b/scripts/weapon_fire_helper.gd
@@ -15,9 +15,11 @@ func compute_standard_props(weapon_data: WeaponShot, projectile_index: int, spaw
 	# Timing: center-first, pairs outward
 	var time_offset: float = abs(index_from_center) * weapon_data.stagger_offset
 
-	# Vertical offset: outer projectiles are spaced relative to center, preserving the pattern geometry.
+	# Vertical spacing creates the ^ (inverted-V) geometry: outer projectiles fire higher
+	# than the center projectile. Negate the offset so outer bullets are pushed upward
+	# (lower y values in Godot), creating a ^ pattern relative to the origin.
 	var vertical_offset: float = (abs(index_from_center) * weapon_data.projectile_vertical_spacing) / 2.0
-	var position: Vector2 = spawn_position + Vector2(bullet_horizontal_offset, vertical_offset)
+	var position: Vector2 = spawn_position + Vector2(bullet_horizontal_offset, -vertical_offset)
 
 	# Angle (only when projectiles >= 3, division-by-zero guard)
 	var bullet_angle: float = 0.0
diff --git a/scripts/weapon_shot.gd b/scripts/weapon_shot.gd
index 1cc91ea..66c946b 100644
--- a/scripts/weapon_shot.gd
+++ b/scripts/weapon_shot.gd
@@ -7,9 +7,18 @@ extends Resource
 @export var damage: int = 1
 @export var speed: int = 135
 @export var projectiles: int = 2
-# Vertical spacing between projectiles when firing continuously
+# Vertical spacing between projectiles in a burst (used by WeaponFireHelper to compute the ^ pattern).
+# This controls spatial burst geometry, NOT temporal spacing between continuous fire bursts.
 @export var projectile_vertical_spacing: float = 35
-# Spawn offset from center of player (x is usually 0, y controls vertical fire position)
+# Spawn offset strictly relative to the ship node's global position (origin).
+# This offset is measured from the ship node's center, not the sprite texture.
+# x is usually 0 (horizontal centering), y controls vertical fire position.
+# Negative Y moves bullets "above" the ship (in front of it); positive Y
+# moves them "below" (behind it). The default of (0, -25) places the burst
+# 25 pixels above (in front of) the ship center.
+# All weapon resources in this project use the default. Custom weapons with
+# explicit origin.y > 0 (positive) will have their burst pattern appear
+# behind or below the ship -- verify visually if adjusting.
 @export var origin: Vector2 = Vector2(0, -25)
 
 @export_category("Spread")