Underwater shipwrecks hide blueprints and treasure — but sharks, moray eels and air management make them the tensest exploration in the game. The blueprints down there unlock some of the Jackdaw's best upgrades.
Diving tips
- Unlock the diving bell in the story before you can reach shipwrecks.
- Surface at air pockets and conch shells to refill your breath before it runs out.
- Distract sharks and moray eels (use crewmates and hiding spots) rather than fighting them head-on.
- Wreck blueprints unlock the Jackdaw's best upgrades — worth the risk.
Staying alive down there
- Move between seaweed and wreck cover to break a shark's line of sight.
- Whistle to lure predators away from the chest you're trying to reach.
- Watch the air meter constantly — plan your route to air sources before you descend.
- Grab everything on a run; wrecks are out of the way, so you won't want to return.
What's worth diving for
- Jackdaw upgrade blueprints — the main reason to brave the wrecks.
- Treasure and reales chests tucked inside the hulls.
- Rare crafting materials you won't find on land.
- Some sharks guard the best loot — lure them off before you grab it.
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