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Missing tours

  • Echoes of Revolution
  • Le Trésor Perdu d'Aliénor

Gear

Swords

<section end="Resynced Swords"/>
Name Type Rarity Damage Maximum Takedowns Perk Availability
Order of Gold<section begin="NAME"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 38 3 Automatically fires a shot after each Perfect Dodge Purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 3 (29000 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Ezio's Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 3 Able to perfect parry unstoppable attacks <section end="NAME"/>
Altaïr's Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 4 Takedowns recover some health <section end="NAME"/>
Dark Animus Corsair Pistol Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 38 2 Killing enemies with these swords also damages nearby enemies <section end="NAME"/>
The Fortune<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 20 3 Each kill with a Heavy Strike kill gives some reales Follow the treasure map gained by collecting all 11 portraits<section end="NAME"/>
Blades of Toledo<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 3 Heavy Strikes recover a small amount of health Purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 3 (24000 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Naoe's Shadowblade<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 4 Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge are easier to perform <section end="NAME"/>
Spring-Steel Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 2 Able to parry gunshots <section end="NAME"/>
Lightserver's Blades<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 2 Heavy Strike range is increased Purchase the Master Assassin Pack<section end="NAME"/>
Matched Golden Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 25 4 Chain Takedowns are easier to perform and range is increased Purchased from Treasure Dealer in Great Inagua for 8 Deer Hide, 12 Crocodile Leather, 20 Sugar<section end="NAME"/>
Le Bourgeoys Blades<section begin="NAME"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 38 2 Fire an extra shot with each Heavy Strike <section end="NAME"/>
Dual Cleavers<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 2 Sword attack power is increased while health is low Purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 3 (19000 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Masterwork Blades<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Legendary 29 3 Heavy Strikes recover some health Purchased from Treasure Dealer in Great Inagua for 6 Wild Pig Hide, 4 Rabbit Pelt, 30 Aloe<section end="NAME"/>
Dragon's Fang Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 4 Killing enemies with these swords temporarily increases attack power Purchase the Dragon Storm Pack<section end="NAME"/>
Blades of the Damned<section begin="NAME"/> Pistol Sword Legendary 38 2 Enemies sometime catch fire after their defense is broken Purchase the Hellfire Pack<section end="NAME"/>
Serpent's Fang Cutlasses<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 3 Perfect Parry recovers some health Purchase the Sea Serpent Pack<section end="NAME"/>
Persian Scimitars<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Legendary 38 4 Brutes cannot deny Chain Takedowns reward from Restored Weathered Map treasure<section end="NAME"/>
Espada Ancha<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Rare 13 4 N/A found from an underwater chest in Shipwreck: The Black Trench<section end="NAME"/>
French Court Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Rare 25 2 N/A purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 2 (6500 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Pirate Scimitars<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Rare 38 3 N/A purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 2 (11000 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
British Colonial Cutlasses<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Rare 25 3 N/A purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 2 (6500 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Scottish Broadswords<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Rare 38 2 N/A Reward from Treasure Map from Isla Providencia<section end="NAME"/>
Standard Pistol Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Pistol Sword Rare 25 3 N/A Purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 2 (6500 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Captain Drake's Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Rare 38 2 N/A Found in treasure chest at Sacrifice Island<section end="NAME"/>
Ferraro's Rapiers<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Rare 38 4 N/A Purchased from General Store on unmarked island in the north-west of Gibara for 16000 Reales<section end="NAME"/>
Officer's Rapiers<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Rare 17 4 N/A Purchased from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 2 (8500 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
British Cutlasses<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Common 17 2 N/A [Acquired during/Complete] Lively Havana<section end="NAME"/>
French Dress Swords<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Common 20 2 N/A Purchased from any General Store for 1200 Reales<section end="NAME"/>
Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Common 17 2 N/A Found in treasure chest in Havana<section end="NAME"/>
Officer's Smallswords<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Common 13 2 N/A Default swords<section end="NAME"/>
German Rapiers<section begin="NAME"/> Rapier Common 22 2 N/A <section end="NAME"/>
Privateer's Cutlasses<section begin="NAME"/> Cutlass Common 25 2 N/A <section end="NAME"/>
NAME<section begin="NAME"/> <section end="NAME"/>
Name Description
Lightserver's Blades Sleek black blades with gold filigree, hones to deadly edges.
Dragon's Fang Swords A sword with a light, graceful design featuring a mystic jade edge.
Blades of the Damned A pair of swords glowing with hellfire and brimstone, fierce and powerful.
Serpent's Fang Cutlasses A pair of sharp, serpentine swords inspired by sea monster fangs, lit with neon patterns.
The Fortune A pair of unique swords once used by the infamous pirate, Edward Kenway.
Dual Cleavers A pair of simple meat cleavers typically used by butchers and made infamous by pirates as weapons of war.
Order of Gold Adorned with intricate patterns, these blades are a rare and deadly curiosity.
Ezio's Swords A pair of swords once owned by the legendary Assassin mentor, Ezio Auditore da Firenze.
Altaïr's Swords A pair of swords once owned by the legendary Assassin mentor, Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad.
Naoe's Shadowblade A balanced katana shaped by shinobi combat principles, favoring fluid movement and rapid follow-up strikes. Performs best with evasive tactics.
Dark Animus Corsair Pistol Swords These blades dance with strange light, like tears in the fabric of the world.
Spring-Steel Swords A pair of swords that look unremarkable at first glance, but have the strength to deflect bullets if wielded properly.
Blades of Toledo A sleek pair of swords Edward Kenway acquired in the famous city of Toledo.
Le Bourgeoys Blades The only pair of pistol swords with a genuine original flintlock attached.
Persian Scimitars A beautiful and deadly pair of Persian scimitars, replete with embedded diamonds.
Matched Golden Swords A pair of legendary golden swords, praised far and wide for their exquisite beauty.
Masterwork Blades A pair of beautifully balanced swords forged by a master craftsman.
Espada Ancha Versatile soldier's swords, unremarkable in appearance but trustworthy in a fight.
French Court Swords A pair of swords famous for having a perfect balance between speed and power.
Pirate Scimitars A pair of devastating scimitars, praised from Barbados to Boston.
British Colonial Cutlasses A pair of cutlasses popular among the settlers of the British colonies in North America.
Scottish Broadswords Heavy broadswords that emphasize damage over finesse.
Standard Pistol Swords A pair of rare pistol swords, capable of firing a gunshot in the right circunstances.
Captain Drake's Swords A pair of silver broadswords rumored to have been used by the legendary privateer, Sir Francis Drake.
Ferraro's Rapiers A pair of rapiers that belonged to the Italian diplomat, Ruggiero Ferraro.
Officer's Rapiers A pair of extremely light rapiers praised for their swiftness.
German Rapiers A pair of traditional German rapiers typically used by Prussian court officers.
Privateer's Cutlasses A pair of cutlasses appreciated for their versatility by privateers throughout the West Indies.
British Cutlasses A pair of light cutlasses made popular by British privateers.
French Dress Swords A pair of elegant swords made popular by French court officers.
Spanish Cup-hilt Rapiers A pair of cheap yet efficient Spanish rapiers.
Officer's Smallswords A pair of small swords popular among officers in the British Army.

Pistols

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Name Rarity Range Draw Speed Perk Availability
Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 22 1.00 Each pistol shot ricochets to a second target <section end="NAME"/>
Darkworker's Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 22 1.50 While anonymous, pistols do not consume ammunition Purchase the Master Assassin Pack<section end="NAME"/>
Dragon's Roar Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 28 1.50 Pistol range increased after a pistol shot kill Purchase the Dragon Storm Pack<section end="NAME"/>
Diabolist's Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 20 1.20 Pistol shots set enemies near the target on fire Purchase the Hellfire Pack<section end="NAME"/>
Fury of the Deep Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 28 1.50 Heals slightly after firing a headshot Purchase the Sea Serpent Pack<section end="NAME"/>
Golden Flintlock Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 28 1.20 Killing an enemy with the postol will slow time briefly purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 3 (18000 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Gargoyle's Breath<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 20 1.50 Explosive round. Consumes 100 Reales per shot from Restored Weathered Map treasure<section end="NAME"/>
Captain Drake's Flintlocks<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 24 1.20 Pistol shots kill Captains instantly (except Bosses) bought from secret General Store on unmarked island in the north-west of Gibara region at Coordinates 550, 638 (22000 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Rustic Flintlocks<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary obtained from in-game online store for free (on map press Options-Button to access the store).<section end="NAME"/>
Peaceful Means<section begin="NAME"/> Legendary 20 1.00 Pistol shots are quieter bought from Treasure Dealer in Great Inagua at the docks after building his shop for 5000 Reales (costs 3 Capuchin Monkey Pelt, 4 Iguana Leather, 20 Rum Barrels).<section end="NAME"/>
Cannon-Barrel Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Rare 21 1.12 N/A from locked chest in Jiguey (535, 511). It's a locked underwater chest, loot the key from the pirate leader on the beach inside Jiguey, in the same cave as the chest.<section end="NAME"/>
Captain Morgan's Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Rare 20 1.50 N/A from underwater chest on Black Island (917, 616)<section end="NAME"/>
Captain's Wheellock Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Rare 20 1.50 N/A from chest in Great Inagua (823, 448)<section end="NAME"/>
Spanish Officer Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Rare 24 1.00 N/A purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 2 (5500 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Pirate Blunderbusses<section begin="NAME"/> Rare 20 1.00 N/A purchasable from Great Inagua General Store at Upgrade Level 2 (6000 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Baldwin's Golden Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Rare 26 1.00 N/A Complete Plantain!<section end="NAME"/>
Standard Wheellock Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Common 20 1.12 N/A purchasable from any General Store (800 Reales)<section end="NAME"/>
Common Flintlock Pistols<section begin="NAME"/> Common 20 1.00 N/A Default pistols<section end="NAME"/>
NAME<section begin="NAME"/> <section end="NAME"/>
Name Description
Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks Truth and thunder in the palm of your hand.
Darkworker's Pistols Hand-carved ebony with gold-plated iron forming a lethal union.
Dragon's Roar Pistols Sleek pistols imbued with ornate scrollwork and glowing jade.
Diabolist's Pistols A set of pistols wreathed in infernal flames, emitting an aura of destruction.
Fury of the Deep Pistols Silvery, steel pistols adorned with deep-sea patterns and neon highlights.
Golden Flintlock Pistols A set of legendary, golden flintlock pistols, famed for their extraordinary precision.
Gargoyle's Breath Monstrous, leering faces adorn the grips of these pistols.
Captain Drake's Flintlocks A set of flintlock pistols once owned and used by captain and knight, Sir Francis Drake.
Rustic Flintlocks .
Peaceful Means The method by which many disputes can be swiftly resolved.
Cannon-Barrel Pistols A set of pistols forged to resemble ship cannons.
Captain Morgan's Pistols A set of flintlock pistols once owned and used by Captain Morgan.
Captain's Wheellock Pistols A rare set of old wheellock pistols, coveted by soldiers for their sturdiness and sentimental value.
Spanish Officer Pistols A set of pistols, praised throughout the West Indies for their stability.
Pirate Blunderbusses A set of bulky blunderbusses, popular among pirates for their brashness.
Baldwin's Golden Pistols Inextricably tied to the fall of the Baldwin name, these pistols claimed the lives of at least two of their owners' family. They are likely to claim many more.
Standard Wheellock Pistols A set of wheellock pistols, perfect for reaching targets at great distances.
Common Flintlock Pistols A set of typical flintlock pistols, found all across the West Indies.

Trinkets

Image Name Description Perk Availability
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DB

Bar some minor typographical changes and removal of the AE employees' comments, following entries are the same as BF:

  • Edward Kenway, Caroline Scott
  • Duncan Walpole, Julien du Casse, Laureano Torres y Ayala, Woodes Rogers
  • Jungles, Havana

General Database

Adéwalé Anne Bonny Bernard "The Butler" Woodhouse Edward "Blackbeard" Thatch Edward Kenway
Calico Jack Rackham Caroline Scott Charles Vane James Kidd
Stede Bonnet

Abel Bramah Bartholomew Roberts Benjamin Hornigold Duncan Walpole El Tiburón Julien du Casse Laureano Torres y Ayala The Sage Woodes Rogers

Brig Cutter El Dorado Frigate HMS Intrigue Jackdaw Royal Fortune Schooner The Jacobite The Ranger The Revenge

Cat Rabbit Capuchin monkey Iguana Hutia Deer Ocelot Crocodile Wild Pig Howler Monkey Red Howler Monkey Jaguar Black Jaguar White Jaguar Hammerhead Shark Great White Shark Bull Shark Killer Whale Humpback Whale Flamingo Cattle Dog Farm Pig Parrot Chicken Eagle Turtle Dolphin Great Blue Heron Seagull Pelican Booby Tropicbird Frigatebird Tiger Shark Giant Squid Manta Ray Sea Urchin Clown Triggerfish Jellyfish

Birthday Announcement Curious Schematic Glass Cube Templar Ring Endeavor Cargo Manifest

Julien Du Casse's Portrait Laureano de Torres' Portrait El Tiburon's Portrait Commodore Chamberlaine's Portrait Woodes Rogers' Portrait Laurens Prins' Portrait Ben Hornigold's Portrait Bartholomew Roberts' Portrait Blackbeard's Portrait Stede Bonnet's Portrait Robert Maynard's Portrait

Deity Figurine Chalice Bat-Nosed Figurine Eagle Figurine Earth Monster Relief Taino Bust Bust of a Water Deity Jar with Ritual Scene Maize Deity Pectoral Disk Pedestal Bowl Seated Zemi Figure Standard Bearer Tripod Vessel with Date Glyph Triptych Vulture Vessel Baroque Guitar Beaver Pelt Bracelet Cabinet Clock Commode Turkish Copper Field Flask Drum Goa Stone Container Head of an Oba Jar with Four Faces Joined Armchair with Cushion Kast Cupboard Mirror Back Oboe Parade Helmet a l’Antique Scherer’s 1700 Globe British Silver Teapot Silver Two-handed Bowl Trumpet -Random Reward from Kenway’s Fleet Violoncello Whydah Galley-style Bell Wooden Term Statue of St. Adrian Wooden Term Statue of St. Livertin Yoke-Form Vessel

"The Burning of the 'Royal James'" Map of the World Vanitas Still-life An English Ship in Action with Barbary Vessels Harbor Scene at Sunset Merry Company Nymphs By A Fountain Saint Jerome as Cardinal The Flight into Egypt Der Liederliche Student

Spanish Brig Spanish Cutter Spanish Schooner The El Dorado The Jackdaw Nosso Senhor da Compreensao The Revenge Queen Anne's Revenge Spanish Frigate Spanish Man o' War English Cutter English Schooner English Brig English Frigate English Man o' War El Impoluto HMS Prince La Dama Negra Brothers in Arms HMS Ipswich

"Aberdeen Bestiary" (Phoenix Detail)

World of Piracy

Golden Age of Piracy Jolly Roger Pirate Articles Pirate Round
Rum Shanties War of the Spanish Succession

British Empire Drunkards Spanish Empire Swashbucklers

Coconut Beach Fishermen's Villages Florida Great Inagua Havana Jungles Nassau Sugar Plantations

Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis Governor's Mansion Old Avery Tavern Parish Church

Transcription

Rabbits are most commonly fond [sic] in Nassau, Kingston, and Corozal.

Capuchin monkeys can be found in Matanzas and Misteriosa.

Iguana can be found at Great Inagua, Andreas Island, and Abaco Island.

Born: Unknown, England Died: 1715, Cape Bonavista Abel Bramah was captain of the Jacobite, a pirate brig operating in the Caribbean around 1714. He arrived in Nassau in January that year, when he gained the immediate dislike of the pirate Edward Thatch who advised Edward Kenway against associating with him. In June of 1715, Bramah's ship was traveling past Cape Bonavista in western Cuba with Kenway on crew when it was attacked by the Royal Navy frigate HMS Intrigue. Despite demasting the British vessel during the battle, the Jacobite's magazine was set alight. Before Bramah could order his crew to douse the flames, an Assassin named Duncan Walpole, who had been passenger [sic] aboard the Intrigue, killed him. Abel Bramah was known to be a harsh and cruel man, fond of personally flogging his crew and marooning others-an act he called "making a man a governor of his own island". Kenway later observed that "nobody but his own mother was going to mourn our captain's passing.

Already a global power, the Spanish defeated powerful adversaries such as the Aztecs and Incas in the Americas by exploiting existing conflicts and rivalries between tribes and nations between the 15th and 18th centuries. Acquisitive and protective of the supply of precious metals its new colonies afforded it, the Spanish Empire enthusiastically participated in the Atlantic slave trade and defended its trade routes aggressively. Even after its defeat in the War of the Spanish Succession, the 18th century was nevertheless one of prosperity for the Spanish Empire, as their trade reputation grew steadily under Bourbon oversight, and continued to grow at an extraordinary rate until the 1780s.

This strong alcoholic drink originated in the Caribbean colonies as early as the 16th Century. Made by fermenting sugar cane, it quickly became a major trade good and a linchpin of the so-called Triangle Trade linking Africa, New England, and the Caribbean plantations. Mixed with beer and water, it could be called grog and used as a ration aboard sailing ships.

Sea shanties are work songs sung by gangs of sailors to help coordinate group labor, especially with sails and rigging. The songs take the form of a call-and-response, with a soloist leading the song and the bulk of the sailors echoing and multi-sourced, often referencing popular music, folk tunes, and the everyday realities of a sailor's life.

The classic pirate flag is a black ensign with a skull and crossbones, although various designs existed and some were blood red instead of black. The term Jolly Roger was popularized by Charles Johnson's "A History of the Pyrates", but it could also be known as the Death's Head, Old Roger, or the Black Flag. The fearsome design encouraged merchant ships to surrender without a fight.

This sailing route - around the Cape of Good Hope off the southern coast of Africa - was a favored journey for ambitious pirates throughout the Golden Age of Piracy. After rounding the stormy cape and taking shelter on the shores of Madagascar, pirates would then sail north, targeting wealthy trading vessels from all nations carrying the treasures of the east such as silk, spice, and gold.

Unlike merchant ships, navies, or even privateers, pirate crews did not serve under an authoritarian ship's captain who had the final word on ship's discipline. Instead, pirates enjoyed an informal form of democracy, electing their own captains and abiding by informal agreements known as "pirate articles" or articles of agreement. These codes, whether written down or not, governed shipboard discipline, the election of a captain, and the division of treasure. Typically, each crewmate signed the ship's articles or at least made their "mark" and swore to uphold the agreements. Those found guilty of various offenses by their peers could be marooned, keel-hauled, or even tossed into the sea.

In 1701, Europe became embroiled in the War of the Spanish Succession to determine who would rule the Spanish Empire after King Charles II died childless. On one side were the Bourbons of France and Spain, on the other the Austrian Hapsburgs and its allies like Great Britain. The war spilled out of Europe and across the world, including the Caribbean. When the war ended, many British privateers were left unemployed and so turned their wartime talents to piracy on the high seas.

While piracy has existed in most places across history, the Golden Age of Piracy refers specifically to a period between the 1650s and the 1720s, when global circumnavigation, the discovery of the New World, and increasingly wealthy international trade across largely lawless, unpatrolled seas ushered in a period of unprecedented opportunity for pirates. The harsh conditions aboard most colonial ships - where common sailors were badly paid, and often press-ganged, indentured, or convicts - could lead to mutinies with entire crews turning outlaw. In many cases, piracy was not only the natural but the only choice for these crews to survive.

HMS Intrigue was a frigate in His Majesty's Royal Navy. It was sunk in battle with the Jacobite off the coast of Cape Bonavista.

The Revenge was a schooner owned by Stede Bonnet, and was originally a merchant ship used to transport crates of sugar from Bonnet's sugar plantation in Barbados to Havana.

Blood vial retrieved from Duncan Walpole.

Mark of a Templar, given by Governor Torres. Originally meant for the rogue assassin [sic] Duncan Walpole.

Schematic containing a diagram of the armillary sphere at The Observatory.

Historic archives contain scattered references to individuals known as "Sages", but they are few and far between. Each citation seems to refer to a different person living in a vastly different time and location. The earliest example was found in a Sumerian clay tablet in cuneiform script, while the latest survives only as a footnote in one of Laureano Torres's own journals, dated January 1704. In all – according to exhaustive research – seven different "Sages" seem to have graced the world's stage in the past twelve hundred years. But the real number is likely higher. Perhaps, the strangest aspect connecting each of these various sightings is the fact that, in every case, visual descriptions of each Sage are remarkably similar. So similar, in fact, that one wouldn't be faulted for assuming they ware talking about a single, immortal man. However, in two of the seven citations, explicit mention is made of their death and burial. Is this therefore some bizarre form of reincarnation? Or some simpler explanation that is presently unknown? More research is required.

Born: 1688, Barbados Died: ???? Born into plentitude and wealth on Barbados, Stede Bonnet seemed destined for a life of pleasure and ease. The son of a successful and influential plantation owner, his early life was marked by tragedy when his parents died suddenly, leaving seven year-old Stede orphaned and in a perpetual state of melancholy. His inheritance of some 400 acres of land softened the blow caused by the loss of his parents, and by the time Stede was in his late teens, he had already restored the sugar plantation to a profitable state. He married young and set about starting a family as soon as possible, but owing to what some called a "disorder of the mind" he never found solace or comfort in these domestic trappings. To further complicate his unease, his firstborn son died in infancy, further amplifying his grief and stiming his restlessness. As a means of coping, he dreamed of going to sea and sailing about the world, meeting people, living life as a man free of the obligations thrust upon him. When Bonnet's ship was apprehended by the British Navy on suspicion of piracy, he was rescued by the pirate Edward Kenway who, with the help of Blackbeard and others, eventually influenced the affable and impressionable merchant into going on the account himself.