Piracy in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced is lucrative, but as ship upgrades become more expensive, players will need efficient methods to amass wealth. Fortunately, the game offers several distinct approaches to lining Edward Kenway's pockets with Reales, catering to various playstyles.
Looting Treasure Chests
Scattered across the game's world are numerous treasure chests, often found in plain sight within settlements, around warehouses, and in secluded areas. These chests can contain thousands of Reales and other valuable resources. Players can check their maps for available collectibles in each area, which include chests and secrets that might conceal buried treasures. Synchronizing viewpoints will reveal Treasure Maps, guiding players to buried chests that yield Reales and useful items.
Naval Combat and Boarding
Engaging in naval combat offers a direct route to wealth. Sinking enemy ships and, more importantly, boarding them, yields Reales, crafting resources, and valuable Trade Goods like Rum and Sugar. Boarding is generally more rewarding than simply destroying vessels. When facing multiple ships, prioritize boarding the largest one in a fleet. Using the Spyglass to scout potential targets reveals their cargo, allowing players to gauge the potential rewards before engaging. Any Trade Goods acquired should be sold to a Harbourmaster or vendor in major settlements.
Upgrading the Hideout Manor
Upon taking over Great Inagua, players gain access to a Hideout Manor and a surrounding settlement that can be upgraded. The most crucial early upgrade for the Manor is the Facade, which unlocks the Protection Money Box. This box provides a passive income stream from the inhabitants of Great Inagua in exchange for protection. The amount of income generated is directly tied to the restoration efforts of the settlement, with amenities like the Treasure Dealer and Fisherman's Wharf increasing revenue. Further upgrades to the Manor, such as the Tower and Garden, increase the capacity of the Money Box, allowing players to collect larger sums less frequently.
Utilizing Kenway's Fleet
Kenway's Fleet, accessible from the Hideout Manor, allows players to send captured enemy ships on various missions, generating income, resources, and trade goods passively. Success in these missions depends on sending appropriately equipped ships and capturing surrounding forts to unlock more challenging and rewarding assignments. Regularly checking on Kenway's Fleet upon returning to the Hideout Manor, alongside emptying the Protection Money Box, is vital for maximizing profits.
This interconnected strategy—boarding ships for resources, using those resources to upgrade the Hideout Manor and unlock more berths in Kenway's Fleet, and then leveraging the fleet for further income—forms the most effective path to accumulating wealth in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced.