Complete Main Story Walkthrough

Introduction to the Story

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag follows the journey of Edward Kenway, a Welsh privateer-turned-pirate who becomes embroiled in the ancient conflict between the Assassins and Templars during the Golden Age of Piracy in the early 18th century.

The story spans across the Caribbean, from the bustling city of Havana to the pirate haven of Nassau, and features encounters with legendary pirates like Blackbeard, Calico Jack Rackham, and Anne Bonny.

Sequence 1: The Beggar and the King

Memory 1: The High Seas

Objective: Escape the British Navy and reach Nassau.

• Follow the on-screen tutorial to learn basic ship navigation
• Use cannons to destroy enemy ships
• Sail towards Nassau while avoiding pursuit

Memory 2: Welcome to Nassau

Objective: Meet the pirate crew and establish yourself in Nassau.

• Follow the mission markers to meet Benjamin Hornigold
• Complete the basic combat tutorial
• Explore Nassau and interact with key characters

Memory 3: The Hard Way

Objective: Prove your worth to the pirates.

• Complete the stealth tutorial
• Assassinate the target without being detected
• Learn how to use hidden blades

Sequence 2: The Sage

Memory 1: The Governor's Mansion

Objective: Infiltrate the governor's mansion in Havana.

• Use stealth to avoid guards
• Climb the mansion walls
• Reach the target undetected

Memory 2: The Sage

Objective: Meet the Sage and learn about the Observatory.

• Listen to the Sage's story about the First Civilization
• Discover the location of the Observatory
• Plan your escape from Havana

Sequence 3: The Salt in the Wound

Memory 1: Escape Plan

Objective: Break out of prison.

• Use your surroundings to create distractions
• Fight your way through guards
• Rescue the Sage

Sequence 4: The Fortune of Edward Kenway

Memory 1: The Jackdaw

Objective: Acquire your ship, the Jackdaw.

• Board the ship and defeat the captain
• Sail to the shipyard for repairs
• Begin upgrading your vessel

Sequence 5: Under the Black Flag

Memory 1: The Pirate Alliance

Objective: Unite the pirates against the British.

• Recruit pirate captains
• Plan attacks on British ships
• Establish the pirate republic

Sequence 6: The Forts

Memory 1: Taking the Fort

Objective: Capture a Spanish fort.

• Use naval cannons to destroy fort defenses
• Board the fort and defeat the commander
• Secure the fort for the pirate cause

Sequence 7: The Observatory

Memory 1: Finding the Observatory

Objective: Locate and explore the Observatory.

• Sail to the Observatory location
• Solve the puzzles to gain entry
• Discover the secrets of the First Civilization

Sequence 8-12: The Final Chapters

The remaining sequences focus on the final confrontation with the Templars, the resolution of Edward's personal journey, and the ultimate fate of the pirate republic. Key highlights include:

• Final showdown with the Templar Grand Master
• Rescue mission to save captured allies
• Epic naval battle against the British fleet
• Emotional conclusion to Edward's story