Enhancing your base of operations in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is essential for navigating the unforgiving Caribbean seas. Strategic investments in your hideout unlock vital ship upgrades and gear enhancements for Edward, while some facilities can even generate passive income for your coffers while you’re busy elsewhere.
Choosing where to allocate your limited early-game funds can be daunting. To simplify your path to becoming the most feared pirate in the region, we’ve outlined the most impactful hideout upgrades you should prioritize.
How to build and upgrade facilities in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
You’ll gain access to Great Inagua during the “Old Cove” main quest in Sequence Four, marking the start of your journey to turn this island into a true pirate stronghold. Most infrastructure projects are handled by interacting with NPCs marked by a square icon, which you can track via your map. If a facility is already standing, look for an arrow on the icon, signaling that further improvements are available.
Image: Ubisoft via PolygonThe manor works differently: it lacks an NPC project manager. To upgrade the estate, step into the building on the eastern side of the island and head to the northwest office. You’ll find a ledger on the left side of the main desk that allows you to manage all manor improvements.
Image: Ubisoft via PolygonBest hideout upgrades to prioritize
While renovating the entire island is a noble goal, it is cost-prohibitive during the early stages of the campaign. Focus your spending on high-utility upgrades that directly benefit your combat capabilities and economy.
Harbourmaster
The Harbourmaster is your most critical investment. It serves as the hub for managing the Jackdaw, your primary asset. While other islands feature basic port services, only the upgraded Harbourmaster at Great Inagua grants access to advanced ship weaponry and performance modifications. Once unlocked here, these upgrades become available at ports across the Caribbean.
Image: Ubisoft via PolygonTreat your ship like your most valuable crew member; if you want to survive the brutal naval encounters ahead, you must keep the Jackdaw battle-ready.
General Store
Once your ship is sufficiently outfitted, pivot to the General Store. Beyond standard provisions, high-tier upgrades allow you to purchase rare wildlife materials. Hunting can be tedious, so having the option to simply buy the crafting components you need for gear upgrades is a massive time-saver.
Manor
Image: Ubisoft via PolygonFocusing on the manor’s “Facade” upgrade is a smart move early on, as it provides access to the Protection Money Box, which accumulates passive income while you roam the seas. Furthermore, upgrading the manor unlocks Edward’s fleet, allowing you to deploy ships on lucrative missions. These systems provide a steady stream of wealth that keeps your operations running efficiently in the background.
Treasure Dealer
Reserve the Treasure Dealer for the mid-to-late game when your finances are more robust. This vendor offers a specialized system for restoring treasure maps, leading you to hidden caches of money and rare gear. They also sell bones, which can be traded for exotic crafting materials at the General Store. Note that you must fully restore the Tavern and the General Store before this facility becomes available.
Source: Polygon
