A few habits that smooth out the seas — captaincy, combat and completion shortcuts that save time across the whole West Indies.
Captaincy
- Upgrade the Jackdaw before Edward — the ship wins the game.
- Sail with the wind and use swivel guns to finish weakened ships for clean plunder.
- Board convoys' loaded merchantmen for big metal and wood hauls.
- Keep the Fleet stocked with captured ships for passive gold.
Combat & stealth
- Keep smoke bombs and berserk darts for boarding actions and fort assaults.
- Use the rope dart and air assassinations to thin guards before a fight starts.
- Brace before enemy broadsides at sea to survive the toughest naval duels.
- Eagle Vision first on every stealth job — tag targets and plan the route.
Completion
- Buy map upgrades so you never hunt collectibles blind.
- Do a dedicated hunting run early to max your pouches and health.
- Clear a region's fort, then sweep its collectibles in one loop.
- Grab shanties whenever you pass them — the easiest collectible on the water.
Making money
- Board and sell cargo from convoys — the fastest reales early on.
- Run naval and assassination contracts along your sailing routes for steady pay.
- Keep Kenway's Fleet dispatched for passive income while you play.
- Sell surplus trade goods and duplicate resources at harbour shops.
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