AC Black Flag Resynced Officer Locations & Jackdaw Perks Guide

In Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, Officers are a brand-new crew system that provides transformative passive and active combat abilities for the Jackdaw. Recruiting all three Officers unlocks the "All Hands on Deck" trophy/achievement.

Quick Answer: Officers unlock after establishing your hideout on Great Inagua (Sequence 4). You must complete each officer's dedicated recruitment side quest chain to bring them aboard the Jackdaw.

All Officers — Quick Overview

Officer	Role	Location	Prerequisite	Key Perk / Ship Ability	Quest Reward
Lucy Baldwin	Master Shipwright	Kingston / Abaco	Sequence 4 (This Old Cove)	Perfect Brace: Timed brace negates almost 100% incoming damage	Baldwin's Golden Pistols (Range 26)
Padre	Man-at-Arms	Great Inagua / Corozal	Sequence 4 (Hideout Manor Level 1)	Ram Dash: Unlocks tactical speed boost ramming charge + joins boarding crew	Unarmed Combat & Boarding Defense
Tobias Church	Master Gunsmith	Nassau / Grand Cayman	Sequence 5	Double Broadside: Synchronized double cannon volleys & faster Swivel reload	Swivel Cannon +2 Max Ammo

1. Lucy Baldwin — Master Shipwright

Lucy Baldwin is the master shipwright capable of turning the Jackdaw into an impregnable floating fortress.

How to Recruit Lucy Baldwin

Unlock Condition: Progress past Sequence 4 and upgrade Great Inagua's Harbourmaster to Level 1.
Initial Meeting: Meet Lucy near the Kingston docks. She requests assistance dealing with British privateers who sabotaged her shipyard.
Quest Chain (3 Steps):
- Step 1 — The Sabotaged Drydock: Infiltrate the guarded warehouse in Kingston without triggering a full alarm to recover her stolen shipwright tools.
- Step 2 — Timber & Steel: Plunder a British convoy carrying at least 100 Metal and 150 Wood.
- Step 3 — Scourge of the Docks: Defeat the privateer hunter brig ambushing Lucy's escape boat.
Officer Perk — Perfect Brace: When an enemy ship fires a broadside or mortar volley, pressing the Brace button (Square on PS5 / X on Xbox) within 0.5 seconds of impact absorbs nearly 100% of the damage and prevents crew casualties.
Bonus Reward: Completing her third quest awards Baldwin's Golden Pistols (26 Range, 1.00 Draw Speed), one of the best mid-game sidearms in the game.

2. Padre — Man-at-Arms & Boarding Vanguard

The Padre is a former privateer brawler turned island defender who trains your crew in aggressive naval boarding and ramming tactics.

How to Recruit Padre

Unlock Condition: Establish the Great Inagua village and speak to the tavern keeper.
Location: The native settlement on the western side of Great Inagua.
Quest Chain (2 Steps):
- Step 1 — Proving Strength: Win a bare-knuckle brawl against Padre and three of his veteran fighters. (Use counter-attacks and environmental kicks into barrels).
- Step 2 — Defending the Coast: Repel an assault by Spanish pirate hunters attempting to raid the settlement beach.
Officer Perk — Ram Dash:
- Unlocks the Ram Dash ability without needing late-game upgrades. Double-tap the accelerate button while facing an enemy vessel to surge forward with increased momentum, dealing crushing damage to brigs and frigates.
- Padre personally fights alongside Edward during boarding actions, using heavy polearms to knock elite guards off deck.

3. Tobias Church — Master Gunsmith

Tobias Church brings cutting-edge naval artillery expertise, drastically increasing the destructive output of your broadside and swivel cannons.

How to Recruit Tobias Church

Unlock Condition: Complete Sequence 5, Memory 2 (The Forts of Florida).
Location: Found drinking at the tavern in Grand Cayman (397, 324).
Quest Chain (2 Steps):
- Step 1 — Gun Deck Inspection: Inspect the Jackdaw's lower decks and clear out a smuggling dispute on the docks.
- Step 2 — Prototype Munitions: Intercept a Spanish military frigate transporting prototype cannon powder in the Charlotte region. Board the ship and preserve the powder kegs intact.
Officer Perk — Double Broadside & Rapid Swivel:
- Adds a chance for broadside round shots to fire a condensed secondary salvo without consuming extra ammunition.
- Increases Swivel Gun reload speed by 25% and expands maximum Swivel ammunition capacity by +2.

"All Hands on Deck" Trophy / Achievement Roadmap

To unlock the "All Hands on Deck" trophy:

flowchart LR
    A[Reach Sequence 4] --> B[Upgrade Great Inagua Hideout]
    B --> C[Recruit Lucy Baldwin in Kingston]
    B --> D[Recruit Padre in Great Inagua]
    C & D --> E[Reach Sequence 5]
    E --> F[Recruit Tobias Church in Grand Cayman]
    F --> G["🏆 All Hands on Deck Unlocked"]

Do not rush into recruit quests under-leveled: While Lucy and Padre can be initiated early in Sequence 4, ensure the Jackdaw has at least Intermediate Hull Armor (Tier 3) before tackling the ship combat in their final missions.
Officer Management: Once recruited, all three officers remain permanently assigned to the Jackdaw. Their perks stack with all 12 Ultimate Plans and standard upgrades.

Best Naval Synergy with Officers

For Fort Assaults: Use Lucy's Perfect Brace when sailing directly into fort mortar crosshairs, then unleash Tobias's Double Broadside at point-blank range.
For Legendary Ships: Padre's Ram Dash allows you to escape the fatal broadsides of the El Impoluto and HMS Fearless & Royal Sovereign, turning defensive maneuvers into counter-ramming attacks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you miss any Officer in AC Black Flag Resynced?

No. Officers and their quests are side activities that remain available in free roam throughout the entire story and post-game.

Do Officers die during naval boarding?

No. Officers are essential crew members and cannot be permanently killed in combat. If downed during boarding, they revive automatically once the battle concludes.

Where can I check my recruited Officers?

Enter Edward's cabin on the Jackdaw or check the Crew & Officers tab in the Great Inagua Manor ledger.