Complete Assassin's Creed III's Oak Island Quest

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Alright, so you've stumbled upon the Oak Island side quest in Assassin's Creed III. It's a bit of a puzzle-heavy one, but don't worry, I've got your back. We'll get through this!

Walkthrough

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First things first, when you land on Oak Island, head towards the center with your buddy. You'll spot four search areas marked out.
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Once that timer kicks in, it's go-time. Your main job in each of these areas is to find a small, glowing symbol. Interact with it, and then you'll need to align some glowing lines and rings with objects around you. Get those lines lined up just right, and the game will pull you out of Eagle Vision.
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You'll need to find these runes in four specific spots:
- One is at the top of a tree in the Southwest corner.
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Another is on a pile of rocks in the water up North.
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You'll find one at the top of a burned tree on the Northeast side.
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The last one is on top of a rocky cave just West of that burned tree.
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After you've sorted out all the lines, the puzzle timer will stop, and a little scene will play. Head back to the center of the island.
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Watch out! Three wolves are going to jump you. Take them down. If you're struggling with the button prompts (they can be tricky!), a good move is to climb one of the nearby trees and use an air assassination on them one by one.
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Once the wolves are dealt with, check out the clue in the search area. After another scene, you'll need to shoot some explosive barrels. This opens up a hole – drop down into the water below.
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Now, swim towards the objective marker until you hit dry land. You'll need to jump across some stalagmites to the opposite wall and climb your way to the very top.
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Once you're up there, shimmy to the left until you can climb onto a ledge. From this ledge, jump forward and use the handholds on the roof to keep moving through the passage until you reach the far wall. Climb that, and then jump backward onto the platform nearby.
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Follow the path ahead until you can slide under a low wall on the platform. Inside, you'll find a broken wooden rope ladder. Climb up a bit, then jump left to another rope ladder.
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Climb this second ladder all the way to the top and pull yourself onto the platform. Keep moving along the path until you interact with a glowing crystal. A short scene will play.
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After that, it's time to make a quick escape! Head down the tunnel nearby and follow the objective marker. A cut-scene will play, and that's the end of the mission.

Tips

The wolves can be a pain, especially if you're not used to the quick-time events. Using the trees for air assassinations is a solid strategy if you're having trouble.
Pay close attention to the environment when aligning the runes; the game gives you visual cues to help.
Don't rush the climbing sections in Part 2. Take your time to find the best handholds and ledges.

Completing this quest is part of the

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