Best Weapons in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced

The Persian Scimitars are among the strongest swords in the game thanks to their high damage and excellent chain takedown potential. Their unique perk prevents Brute enemies from interrupting your takedown chains, allowing you to eliminate multiple enemies without stopping. Since they already solve one of the biggest problems in chain executions, you can equip different trinkets instead of relying on anti-Brute bonuses. Best for:

• Chain takedown builds
• Fighting groups of enemies
• High-damage melee combat

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The Le Bourgeoys Blades combine powerful sword attacks with built-in pistol shots. Their Heavy Strike fires three bullets instead of the normal two, letting you deal ranged damage without consuming your standard pistol shots during combat. They’re an excellent choice for players who enjoy mixing melee attacks with ranged pressure. Best for:

• Hybrid melee and ranged combat
• Versatile playstyles
• Boss fights and elite enemies

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The Dual Cleavers are designed for aggressive players who prefer staying in the middle of large fights. Their Heavy Strike hits multiple nearby enemies, making crowd control much easier. When your health becomes low, the weapon’s perk boosts your attack power, allowing you to quickly eliminate enemies before they overwhelm you. Best for:

• Crowd control
• Aggressive melee builds
• Fighting multiple enemies

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The Golden Flintlock Pistols are the strongest all-around pistols in Black Flag Resynced. Their excellent range and fast draw speed make them effective in nearly every situation. Their unique slow-motion effect after killing an enemy gives you extra time to line up additional shots, making chain eliminations much easier. Best for:

• General gameplay
• Long-range combat
• Chaining pistol kills

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The Gargoyle’s Breath Pistols feature explosive ammunition capable of damaging multiple enemies at once. Combined with their extremely fast draw speed, they’re one of the best weapons for clearing crowds. The only drawback is the cost of each explosive shot, making them better suited for difficult encounters rather than everyday combat. Best for:

• Crowd clearing
• Explosive damage
• Fast-paced combat

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For players still progressing through the story, Baldwin’s Golden Pistols are one of the strongest early-game choices. Their long range allows you to eliminate enemy gunners and other ranged threats before they become dangerous. They’re earned during Lucy Baldwin’s Officer Questline, making them much easier to obtain than most Legendary pistols. Best for:

• Early-game progression
• Long-range eliminations
• Story missions

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If you prefer faster pistol animations over maximum range, these two Rare pistols are solid alternatives.

Captain’s Wheellock Pistols

Obtained from an underwater chest in Great Inagua.

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Captain Morgan’s Pistols

Found inside an underwater chest on Black Island. Both pistols are ideal for close-range encounters where quick follow-up shots matter more than maximum distance.

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The Rope Dart Pull + Sweep combo is one of the strongest combat strategies during the early game before you unlock Legendary weapons. Instead of relying on weapon damage, you can repeatedly pull enemies off balance and immediately perform easy executions. Even if the Rope Dart Pull is blocked, its short cooldown allows you to try again almost immediately. This makes it an extremely reliable tactic against regular enemies while you build up your equipment.

Why it’s effective

• Easy executions without long parry chains
• Works well before obtaining Legendary weapons
• Short cooldown allows repeated attempts
• Excellent for early-game survival

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Here are the best weapons for each playstyle: