Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag / Jackdaw upgrades and resources
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag jackdaw upgrades and resources: hull, cannons, cargo and plans
Prioritize practical ship improvements and distinguish sale cargo from construction materials.
Edition covered
The original 2013 Black Flag campaign, shown in Ubisoft’s original PC Steam imagery. This guide excludes Freedom Cry’s separate campaign and Black Flag Resynced mechanics.
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Upgrade priorities
Cargo and requirements
More jackdaw upgrades and resources
- Hull armor — More survivability · Before harder story naval battles
- Broadside cannons — Stronger primary attack · When fights take too many exchanges
- Heavy shot — Strong close broadside option · When comfortable with close positioning
Quick notes
- Improve survival before chasing elite ships. Hull armor gives room to recover from mistakes, while cannon upgrades shorten dangerous exchanges.
- Keep useful construction cargo. Wood, metal and cloth support ship improvements.
- Find the plan for an elite improvement. The highest upgrades may need an elite design as well as money and materials.
- Use the map to choose a manageable target. Spy on cargo, compare the ship’s difficulty and consider nearby patrols.
Useful tip
Spy on cargo, compare the ship’s difficulty and consider nearby patrols.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official Black Flag e-manual | dlassets-ssl.xboxlive.com |
| Official guide publisher: charts, collectibles and elite upgrades | www.piggyback.com |