Your one-stop hub for mastering the rebuilt Caribbean. Whether you're a first-time pirate or a veteran who played the 2013 original, these guides cover every system, every collectible, and every boss fight.
Getting Started
| Guide |
What You'll Learn |
| Beginner's Guide |
First-hour priorities: Kenway's Fleet, Officer recruitment, Brig Piracy for art pieces, Governor buildings, save/reload tricks |
| How Long to Beat |
Story: ~22h. 100% completion: ~50h. Comparison vs original Black Flag |
| Tips & Tricks |
75 verified tips: combat secrets, naval shortcuts, money hacks, legendary gear locations |
| Difficulty Settings |
Combat, Stealth, Naval, Activities sliders explained. Play on Forgiving — trophies aren't gated |
Combat & Weapons
| Guide |
What You'll Learn |
| Weapons Guide |
All 16 swords + 10 pistols with damage, range, draw speed stats. Dual-wielding, perfect parry, chain takedowns |
| Stealth Guide |
Manual crouch, visibility meter, rope dart early unlock, smoke bomb throwing, tailing mission tips |
| Parkour & Movement |
Wall-run speed boosts, landing rolls (negate fall damage), manual jump, hood toggle |
Naval Combat & Ships
| Guide |
What You'll Learn |
| Naval Combat Guide |
All ship weapons: mortars, chain shot, fire barrels, ram. Boarding tactics, Kenway's Fleet management |
| Jackdaw Upgrades |
40+ upgrade entries with exact Reales/Metal/Wood/Cloth costs. Upgrade priority for early/mid/late game |
| Best Ship Build |
Optimal build path: which upgrades to rush first, resource farming strategy, officer synergy |
| Legendary Ships |
All 4 boss fights: El Impoluto, The Twins, La Dama Negra, HMS Prince. Phase-by-phase tactics from PC Gamer |
| Fort Assaults |
All 11 forts. Dynamic morale system, governor rewards, building costs (23,100 Reales total) |
Collectibles & Completion
| Guide |
What You'll Learn |
| Collectibles Guide |
All 45 shanties, 11 forts, 68 underwater chests, 41 Art Pieces (19 random via Brig Piracy), 20 Ship Models, 16 Mayan Stelae |
| Achievements & Trophies |
Full 50-trophy list: 1 Platinum, 1 Gold, 11 Silver, 37 Bronze. Roadmap, no missables, all offline |
| How to Make Money |
Boarding (2x loot), Kenway's Fleet Schooners, Warehouse looting (9 locations, 2h cooldown), Great White Shark harpooning (Cruz 490,303) |
Game Info
| Guide |
What You'll Learn |
| All New Features |
What's changed vs the 2013 original: officers, Animus projects, underwater coast chests, reshuffled collectibles, revamped tailing missions |
| What's NOT Included |
Missing content: multiplayer, Freedom Cry DLC, companion app, Aveline DLC |
| Console Performance |
PS5 vs PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X |
| Story & Characters |
Edward Kenway's arc, major characters, new story content in Resynced |
Related: Beginner's Guide · Tips & Tricks · Collectibles Guide · Quests & Walkthrough