Memory 02: 02 Devils Advocate

Follow our step-by-step guide to complete Memory 02: Devils Advocate in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, including optional objectives and tips.

Hey there! Ready to tackle Memory 02: Devils Advocate in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag? Before we jump in, I highly recommend upgrading the Jackdaw. It'll make this mission, and the next few, a lot smoother. Make sure you've got at least Hull Armour Level 2, Broadside Cannons Level 2, Round Shot Strength Level 2, and Swivel Strength Level 2.

Once you're prepped, sail south of Nassau to the objective marker. A cutscene will kick things off, and then it's time to find Blackbeard's ship, 'The Queen Anne's Revenge'. You'll see a green zone on your map indicating the search area. Be careful, though – it's a restricted zone, so try to avoid the enemy ships' cones of vision.

While you can certainly engage ships in this area, it's generally easier to avoid conflict for now. Attacking one ship might just bring more down on you!

Optional Objectives:

• Rescue at least five survivors from the sea.
• Kill at least three guards stunned by a smoke bomb.

Navigate into the green zone and use your spyglass to pinpoint 'The Queen Anne's Revenge'. You'll find it docked in the southeastern part of the zone, just off Mariguana Island (map coordinates 880,544). Keep an eye on your mini-map for survivor icons – rescuing them counts towards an optional objective!

Once you've spotted the ship, slow down and swim ashore. You'll need to help Blackbeard and his crew fend off some enemy soldiers. This is your chance to get those smoke bomb kills! Use a smoke bomb and take out three guards while they're disoriented. This will knock out the second optional objective.

After you've cleared the beach of any remaining enemies, a man-o-war will show up. Follow Blackbeard and his crew onto 'The Queen Anne's Revenge'. Head to the wheel and take control of the ship.

Now, it's time to deal with that man-o-war. This ship is packing mortars and some serious triple-firing heavy-shot cannons. Your best bet is to weave around the mortar shells and avoid staying broadside to it for too long. Thankfully, Blackbeard's ship has some pretty potent broadside cannons of its own, so use them to wear down the enemy vessel. When its health is low enough, you'll get a scene triggering a boarding sequence.

After the scene, you'll find yourself in the rigging of Blackbeard's ship. Look ahead for a gunner on the mast of the enemy ship and take him out quickly with your gun or sleeping darts. Then, hop across the boom to the right to reach the enemy ship's deck.

By the time you land, the captain (marked with a red objective marker) should be on deck. From your position on the boom, you should be able to get a clear shot for an air assassination. If not, drop down and take him out directly. Once the captain is down, the mission wraps up!