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'''''El Impoluto''''' (English: ''The Pristine'') was the most powerful among the five [[legendary ship]]s encountered by the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] in the [[Caribbean]] during the [[Golden Age of Piracy|early 18th century]]. It could be found sailing in the {{Wiki|Gulf of Mexico}}.
'''''El Impoluto''''' (English: ''The Pristine'') was one of five [[Man O' War#Legendary ships|legendary ships]] encountered by the [[Piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] in the [[Caribbean]], during the [[Golden Age of Piracy]].


She was among the most maneuverable vessels in service to the [[Spanish Navy]], easily outpacing smaller vessels like the ''[[Jackdaw]]'', and also possessed a significantly powerful naval ram, (when looking at the Animus databases picture of it the ram looks similar to the dorsal fin of a shark) capable of inflicting massive damage on a vessel in a single blow. Although this was the main form of attack, El Impoluto was also capable of inflicting heavy damage from it's numerous broadside cannons as it prepared for another full frontal ramming attack.
==History==
''El Impoluto'' was among the fastest and most maneuverable vessels in the [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Spanish Navy|Navy]], easily outpacing and outsteering smaller vessels such as the ''[[Jackdaw]]'' despite her size. The ship was also unique in that she was the only [[Man O' War]] known to have a naval ram, though she also possessed very powerful broadside [[cannon]]s and chase guns hidden in her bow.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref>


The only way to really give one's self an advantage in combat was to use the grape shot to disrupt it's ramming attack and then using whatever means to inflict massive damage before it could recover and attempt to ram again.
Her battle strategy was one of relentless aggression similar to the [[brig]]s. Immediately upon sighting an enemy, she made straight for it at top speed and rammed it; her ram was extremely powerful, causing massive damage with a single hit. After ramming, ''El Impoluto'' would withdraw a short distance before using her great maneuverability to turn tightly and go in for another hit.<ref name="AC4"/>


Despite her advantages, ''El Impoluto'' was eventually sunk by Edward Kenway's ''Jackdaw''.
However, if she was attacked repeatedly while charging, she would break off. Her broadside cannons were generally used only as a secondary weapon, though they did great damage to an enemy ship if it was in heavy shot range. Despite her advantages, ''El Impoluto'' eventually became the most powerful ship defeated by the ''Jackdaw''.<ref name="AC4"/>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*''Impoluto'' is [[Italy|Italian]] and Spanish for "spotless, unblemished, unpolluted".
*''Impoluto'' is Spanish for "pristine, spotless, unblemished, unpolluted".
*After he successfully destroyed all legendary ships, Edward was rewarded with ''El Impoluto''{{'}}s charge attack for the ''Jackdaw''. When used, the ''Jackdaw''{{'}}s speed was temporarily increased in order to deliver devastating damage with the ram.
*The wheel and figurehead of ''El Impoluto'' could be gained through the completion of community challenges.
*The ''[[Gerfaut]]'' shares similarities to the ''El Impoluto'' in all but her coloring, sails and bowsprit.
*''[[El Arca del Maestro]]''{{'}}s coloring is similar to ''El Impoluto''{{'}}s.
*Out of all the legendary ships in ''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'', ''El Impoluto'' is the only one with a figurehead. The figurehead is a topless saint with angel-like wings.


==Reference==
==Gallery==
<gallery position="center" widths="180" captionalign="center">
AC4 El Impoluto.png|''El Impoluto''
</gallery>
 
==Appearances==
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''
==References==
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[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Ships]]
[[Category:Legendary ships]]
[[Category:Legendary ships]]
[[Category:Spanish Navy warships]]
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Latest revision as of 02:56, 4 May 2026

El Impoluto

El Impoluto (English: The Pristine) was the most powerful among the five legendary ships encountered by the pirate Edward Kenway in the Caribbean during the early 18th century. It could be found sailing in the Gulf of Mexico.

History[edit | edit source]

El Impoluto was among the fastest and most maneuverable vessels in the Spanish Navy, easily outpacing and outsteering smaller vessels such as the Jackdaw despite her size. The ship was also unique in that she was the only Man O' War known to have a naval ram, though she also possessed very powerful broadside cannons and chase guns hidden in her bow.[1]

Her battle strategy was one of relentless aggression similar to the brigs. Immediately upon sighting an enemy, she made straight for it at top speed and rammed it; her ram was extremely powerful, causing massive damage with a single hit. After ramming, El Impoluto would withdraw a short distance before using her great maneuverability to turn tightly and go in for another hit.[1]

However, if she was attacked repeatedly while charging, she would break off. Her broadside cannons were generally used only as a secondary weapon, though they did great damage to an enemy ship if it was in heavy shot range. Despite her advantages, El Impoluto eventually became the most powerful ship defeated by the Jackdaw.[1]

Trivia[edit | edit source]

  • Impoluto is Spanish for "pristine, spotless, unblemished, unpolluted".
  • After he successfully destroyed all legendary ships, Edward was rewarded with El Impoluto's charge attack for the Jackdaw. When used, the Jackdaw's speed was temporarily increased in order to deliver devastating damage with the ram.
  • The wheel and figurehead of El Impoluto could be gained through the completion of community challenges.
  • The Gerfaut shares similarities to the El Impoluto in all but her coloring, sails and bowsprit.
  • El Arca del Maestro's coloring is similar to El Impoluto's.
  • Out of all the legendary ships in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, El Impoluto is the only one with a figurehead. The figurehead is a topless saint with angel-like wings.

Gallery[edit | edit source]

Appearances[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]