AC Black Flag Resynced Weapons List, All 50 Swords & Pistols Guide
Complete weapon tracker for AC Black Flag Resynced: all 32 swords, 18 pistols, exact unlock locations, Animus Exchange weapons, stats, and pro combat combos.
This definitive weapon tracker covers all 50 documented sword and pistol sets in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, including Animus Hub Exchange exclusives, exact acquisition coordinates, the strongest loadout builds, and pro combat combos.
Best Weapons — Quick Answer & Top Loadouts
| Goal | Best Pick | Class | Key Stats | Why & Special Perk | How to Get It |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Sword Overall | Persian Scimitars | Cutlass | 38 Dmg / 4 Takedowns | Brutes cannot deny Chain Takedowns | Complete restored Weathered Treasure Map sold by Inagua Treasure Dealer |
| Best Defensive Sword | Naoe's Shadowblade | Cutlass / Katana | 25 Dmg / 4 Takedowns | Significantly widens Perfect Parry & Perfect Dodge windows | Exchange for 1,500 Animus Keys in Animus Hub |
| Best Non-Legendary Sword | Ferraro's Rapiers | Rapier | 38 Dmg / 4 Takedowns | Endgame 38 Dmg stats without Animus grind | Buy for 16,000 Reales from secret General Store at (550, 638) in Gibara |
| Best Pistol-Sword | Le Bourgeoys Blades | Pistol-Sword | 38 Dmg / 2 Takedowns | Heavy Strikes fire a free third shotgun blast | Finish Art Lover quest after collecting 15 Art Pieces |
| Best Pistols Overall | Golden Flintlock Pistols | Pistols | 28 Range / 1.20 Draw | Pistol kills briefly slow down time | Upgrade Great Inagua General Store to Level III, then buy for 18,000 Reales |
| Best Crowd-Control Pistols | Dark Animus Flintlocks | Pistols | 22 Range / 1.00 Draw | Every shot ricochets to strike a 2nd enemy | Reach Node 5 in Animus Project Eye in the Dark |
| Best Officer Quest Pistols | Baldwin's Golden Pistols | Pistols | 26 Range / 1.00 Draw | Rapid draw speed + high range | Complete Lucy Baldwin's 3rd quest (Officer Guide) |
For most players, the ultimate endgame combat loadout is Persian Scimitars (or Naoe's Shadowblade) + Golden Flintlock Pistols. For the early game, refer to our First Hour Blueprint to grab Captain Morgan's & Captain Drake's sets for free.
Combat Overhaul: What's New
Ubisoft Singapore rebuilt combat from the ground up using technology from Assassin's Creed Shadows. The original's functional but dated sword fights have been replaced with an action-oriented system.
Dual-Wielding
Edward fights with paired swords and can weave Quick Shots, Rope Dart pulls, kicks, and tools into a combo. The Hidden Blades are not a selectable open-combat weapon; they appear in stealth assassinations and contextual takedown animations.
Perfect Parry & Takedowns
The combat system revolves around breaking enemy defense to trigger takedowns. Here are all the confirmed takedown types:
| Takedown | How to Trigger | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Hidden Blade Takedown | Perfect Parry an enemy | Instant kill |
| Chain Takedown | Perfect Parry → chain to nearby enemies | Kill up to 4 enemies in sequence (depends on sword) |
| Wall Takedown | Kick enemy into a wall | Fatal — instant kill |
| Ground Takedown | Enemy grounded by explosion or Sweep move | Finish them on the ground |
Tip: A Quick Shot from your pistol instantly breaks the guard of any elite enemy (like Brutes), opening them for takedowns they would normally block.
Kick vs Sweep
- Kick: Staggers enemies, sends them backward — great for crowd control and setting up Wall Takedowns
- Sweep: Knocks enemies to the ground — sets up Ground Takedowns
Weapon Heavy Attacks
Each sword type has a unique Heavy Attack (hold attack button):
| Sword Type | Heavy Attack | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Rapier | Piercing strikes through foes | Single-target damage |
| Cutlass | Wide-area swings hitting multiple enemies | Crowd control |
| Pistol-Sword | Fires two shots, can focus one enemy or spread | Versatile burst damage |
New Enemy Archetypes
| Enemy | Behavior | Counter |
|---|---|---|
| Brute | Blocks most attacks, requires defense break | Quick Shot from pistol → instant guard break |
| Demolitionist (NEW) | Launches grenades at Edward | Use Rope Dart to pull an enemy into the grenade AoE |
The Demolitionist is brand new to Resynced — keep your distance or use their own explosives against their allies.
Pro Combat Combos & Mechanics
- The "Scorpion Sweep" Combo (Rope Dart → Leg Sweep Finisher):
- Press the Quick-Rope Dart button to harpoon an enemy guard and drag them toward Edward.
- Immediately input the Trip / Sweep command. Because the pull staggers their posture, the sweep cannot be blocked, knocking the enemy flat for an instant ground execution.
- Brute Instant Guard Break (Quick Shot → 4-Chain Takedown):
- Heavy Brutes usually deny Chain Takedowns and counter regular attacks.
- Fire one Pistol Quick Shot into the Brute's chest to completely shatter their posture bar, allowing you to instantly chain through them with high-takedown swords like Persian Scimitars or Naoe's Shadowblade.
- Pistol-Sword Free Heavy Volley:
- Pistol-Swords (such as Le Bourgeoys Blades and Order of Gold) fire two ranged shots during every Heavy Strike without consuming actual pistol ammo from your holster inventory.
All Swords — Stats, Rarity & Exact Unlock Locations
| Sword Set | Class | Rarity | Damage | Max Takedowns | Special Perk | Exact Unlock Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persian Scimitars | Cutlass | Legendary | 38 | 4 | Brutes cannot deny Chain Takedowns | Buy restored Weathered Map from Inagua Treasure Dealer; dig at (590, 245) |
| Naoe's Shadowblade | Cutlass / Katana | Legendary | 25 | 4 | Wider Perfect Parry & Dodge window | Animus Hub Exchange (1,500 Animus Keys) |
| Altaïr's Swords | Cutlass | Legendary | 25 | 4 | Takedowns restore Edward's health | Animus Hub Exchange (1,500 Animus Keys) |
| Ezio's Swords | Cutlass | Legendary | 25 | 3 | Increased counter-kill window | Animus Hub Exchange (1,500 Animus Keys) |
| Matched Golden Swords | Cutlass | Legendary | 25 | 4 | Extended reach during Chain Takedowns | Complete all Assassin Contracts (100% contracts) |
| Le Bourgeoys Blades | Pistol-Sword | Legendary | 38 | 2 | Heavy Strike fires 3rd shotgun blast | Complete Art Lover quest (Collect 15 Art Pieces) |
| Order of Gold | Pistol-Sword | Legendary | 38 | 3 | Ammo drop rate +50% | Complete all Naval Contracts across the Caribbean |
| The Fortune | Cutlass | Legendary | 20 | 3 | Heavy Strike kills award Reales | Great Inagua Manor Portrait collection reward |
| Spring-Steel Swords | Cutlass | Legendary | 38 | 2 | Allows Edward to parry gunfire | Defeat the El Impoluto Legendary Ship |
| Blades of Toledo | Cutlass | Legendary | 25 | 3 | Increased defense against heavy strikes | Community Chests Event reward |
| Dark Animus Corsair Swords | Pistol-Sword | Legendary | 38 | 2 | Heavy Strikes pierce armored enemies | Animus Project Eye in the Dark (Tier 10) |
| Ferraro's Rapiers | Rapier | Rare | 38 | 4 | High single-target thrust damage | Buy for 16,000 Reales at secret store (550, 638) |
| Captain Drake's Swords | Rapier | Rare | 38 | 2 | Piercing thrust heavy attack | Coastal submerged chest at Sacrifice Island (First Hour Guide) |
| Scottish Broadswords | Cutlass | Rare | 38 | 2 | High raw slash damage | Isla Providencia Treasure Map dig at Long Bay (503, 230) |
| Officer's Rapiers | Rapier | Rare | 17 | 4 | Fast thrust recovery | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 4,000 Reales |
| Espada Ancha | Cutlass | Rare | 13 | 4 | Balanced early fencing | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 3,000 Reales |
| Standard Pistol Swords | Pistol-Sword | Rare | 25 | 3 | Free 2-shot heavy blast | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 6,000 Reales |
| Pirate Scimitars | Cutlass | Rare | 38 | 3 | High crowd-clearing arcs | General Store (Level III Hideout) / 12,000 Reales |
| British Colonial Cutlasses | Cutlass | Rare | 25 | 3 | Reliable mid-game stats | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 4,500 Reales |
| French Court Swords | Rapier | Rare | 25 | 2 | High poise damage | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 5,000 Reales |
| French Dress Swords | Rapier | Common | 20 | 2 | Basic rapier thrust | General Store (Level I Hideout) / 1,500 Reales |
| German Rapiers | Rapier | Common | 22 | 2 | Basic fencing blade | General Store (Level I Hideout) / 2,000 Reales |
| British Cutlasses | Cutlass | Common | 17 | 2 | Standard naval blade | General Store (Level I Hideout) / 1,000 Reales |
| Privateer's Cutlasses | Cutlass | Common | 25 | 2 | Starter upgrade blade | General Store (Level I Hideout) / 2,500 Reales |
| Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers | Rapier | Common | 17 | 2 | Fast starter rapier | Default starting weapon |
| Dragon's Fang Swords | Cutlass | Store Pack | 38 | 4 | Bonus burn damage on crit | Dragon Pack DLC |
| Blades of the Damned | Pistol-Sword | Store Pack | 38 | 2 | Ghostly particle effects | Damned Pack DLC |
| Serpent's Fang Cutlasses | Cutlass | Store Pack | 38 | 3 | Poison stagger effect | Serpent Pack DLC |
All Pistols — Range, Draw Speed & Exact Unlock Locations
| Pistol Set | Rarity | Range | Draw Speed | Special Perk | Exact Unlock Method & Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Flintlock Pistols | Legendary | 28 | 1.20 | Bullet kills slow down time | General Store (Level III Hideout) / 18,000 Reales |
| Dark Animus Flintlocks | Legendary | 22 | 1.00 | Bullets ricochet to a 2nd target | Animus Project Eye in the Dark (Tier 5) |
| Gargoyle's Breath | Legendary | 20 | 1.50 | Fires explosive ammo (100 R per shot) | Restored Weathered Treasure Map reward |
| Baldwin's Golden Pistols | Rare | 26 | 1.00 | High range & rapid draw | Complete Lucy Baldwin's 3rd Officer Quest (Officer Guide) |
| Captain Drake's Flintlocks | Legendary | 24 | 1.20 | Armor-piercing shots | Submerged chest at Sacrifice Island |
| Captain Morgan's Pistols | Rare | 20 | 1.50 | Fast snap-draw in close combat | Black Island secret chest (First Hour Guide) |
| Peaceful Means | Legendary | 20 | 1.00 | Suppressed / quiet gunshot audio | Trade with Inagua Treasure Dealer |
| Rustic Flintlocks | Legendary | 22 | 1.20 | Free reflex shot after Perfect Dodge | Ubisoft Connect Free Rewards |
| Cannon-Barrel Pistols | Rare | 21 | 1.12 | High stagger force | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 5,000 Reales |
| Spanish Officer Pistols | Rare | 24 | 1.00 | Accurate mid-range shot | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 7,000 Reales |
| Captain's Wheellock Pistols | Rare | 20 | 1.50 | High close-range burst | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 4,000 Reales |
| Pirate Blunderbusses | Rare | 20 | 1.00 | Cone spread damage | General Store (Level II Hideout) / 6,500 Reales |
| Common Flintlock Pistols | Common | 20 | 1.00 | Starter sidearm | Default starting gear |
| Standard Wheellock Pistols | Common | 20 | 1.12 | Early sidearm upgrade | General Store (Level I Hideout) / 1,500 Reales |
| Dragon's Roar Pistols | Store Pack | 28 | 1.50 | Incendiary rounds | Dragon Pack DLC |
| Diabolist's Pistols | Store Pack | 20 | 1.20 | Dark smoke burst on kill | Damned Pack DLC |
| Fury of the Deep Pistols | Store Pack | 28 | 1.50 | Increased critical chance | Kraken Pack DLC |
Inventory and unlock data cross-checked after launch against GAMES.GG, GIGA's complete weapon tracker, and Ubisoft's in-game terminology.
Stealth Changes
Manual Crouch
Edward can now crouch freely anywhere — no longer locked to specific stealth zones. This means you can approach any situation stealthily on your terms.
Visibility Meter
A new visibility meter shows how exposed you are, affected by lighting conditions and hiding spots like vegetation. Hide in tall grass, shadows, or underwater to reduce detection.
Eavesdropping & Tailing Missions
The most frustrating missions from the original are fixed:
- Failing a tailing mission no longer causes instant desynchronization
- Instead, objectives dynamically shift — you might need to fight a captain for a note, chase down your target, or investigate a different location
- Multiple paths to complete each information-gathering objective
Parkour Improvements
- Smoother climbing with fewer animation locks
- Short speed boost after wall-run mantling
- Ability to roll after landing to maintain sprint speed
- Manual hood toggle (raise/lower your hood for style)
Combat Difficulty Settings
Resynced introduces separate difficulty sliders:
| Setting | What It Affects |
|---|---|
| Combat | Number of attacking enemies, attack frequency, Edward's damage output |
| Stealth | Detection distance, time to spot Edward, how long enemies search |
| Naval Combat | Jackdaw damage dealt/received, bracing effectiveness, enemy cooldowns |
| Activities | Diving creature damage/spawn rate, harpoon damage |
Each has three levels: Forgiving (story-focused), Intended (default, matches original feel), and Hard (maximum challenge). Change them anytime mid-game.
Frequently Asked Questions (Combat & Weapons FAQ)
How do you unlock 4 pistols (Dual Wielding Pistols) in AC Black Flag Resynced?
Edward starts with 1 pistol holster. To carry and fire up to 4 loaded flintlock pistols simultaneously in combat, craft the three holster upgrades in the Crafting menu using animal pelts:
- Pistol Holster II (2 Pistols): Requires 2 Ocelot Pelts (found on Abaco Island / Nassau).
- Pistol Holster III (3 Pistols): Requires 2 Humpback Whale Skins (harpooning in northern/eastern waters).
- Pistol Holster IV (4 Pistols): Requires 2 Crocodile Leathers (Matanzas / Isla Providencia rivers).
Can you pick up weapons off the ground from fallen guards?
Yes. Heavy weapons (Halberds, Axes, and Muskets) dropped by Spanish/British Brutes and Gunners can be picked up contextually using the Interact button. Edward can attack with them or throw them for instant ranged kills. However, temporary picked-up weapons are automatically dropped when climbing or sprint-parkouring.
How do you sheath your weapons in Resynced?
To manually sheath Edward's swords and holstered pistols, tap the D-Pad Down (controllers) or press the Sheath / Holster hotkey (PC default: B). Edward also automatically sheathes his weapons after exiting combat alert status and remaining idle for 4 seconds.
Do weapons scale with Edward's level?
No. Resynced does not feature RPG character levels or numerical gear scaling. Weapons have fixed Damage (13–38) and Max Takedown (2–4) values. Combat effectiveness is increased by unlocking higher-tier swords, crafting pistol holsters, and equipping Officer perks on the Jackdaw.
What are the best swords and pistols for early game vs endgame?
- Best Early-Game Sword & Pistol: Captain Drake's Swords & Flintlocks (available for free in coastal submerged chests at Sacrifice Island right after Sequence 3).
- Best Endgame Sword & Pistol: Persian Scimitars (38 Dmg / 4 Takedowns; Brutes cannot block chain takedowns) + Golden Flintlock Pistols (Time-slow bullet effect).
Related: Ships & Naval Combat Guide | Stealth Guide | Tips & Tricks | Parkour & Movement Guide | Beginner's Guide