Destroy naval convoys in Black Flag: effective boarding guide

In Assassin's Creed Black Flag, naval convoys offer juicy loot but present a tactical challenge. To secure victory, you must not charge against the lead ship immediately. The correct strategy involves sinking the escorts first, reducing enemy resistance. Only then can you board the flagship with numerical and firepower advantage.

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Boarding tactic: how to quickly reduce enemy morale ⚔️

Once alongside the lead ship, hand-to-hand combat decides your reward. The priority is to reduce the rival crew's morale. To achieve this, focus on eliminating sailors consistently and, above all, cut the flag from the main mast. This action causes a drastic drop in morale, speeding up surrender. A clean boarding gives you access to the Captain's Chest, which contains substantial extra money.

Citizenship and virtual looting: zero real consequences 🏴‍☠️

Of course, outside the screen, no one will hold you accountable for sinking galleons or stealing chests. There will be no Royal Navy fleet knocking at your door, nor will your neighbor look at you askance for plundering a digital brigantine. So you can indulge in being the most feared pirate of the virtual Caribbean without fear of incurring the wrath of the Spanish Treasury. After all, it's just a video game.