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Need help with the 'C: Arms Race' mission in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag? Follow our guide to sneak or fight your way through Havana and blow up all three gunpowder stores.

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Need help with the 'C: Arms Race' mission in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag? Follow our guide to sneak or fight your way through Havana and blow up all three gunpowder stores.

Alright, so you've picked up the 'C: Arms Race' mission in Havana. This one's a bit of a multi-part job where you'll need to take out three gunpowder stores. Think of it as a mini-scavenger hunt with a bang!

Walkthrough
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    First things first, open up your Havana map. You'll spot three new restricted areas marked with green objective markers. These are your targets: gunpowder stores that need to go boom.
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    Now, for each of these three locations, your main goal is to detonate those glowing crates. You've got a couple of ways to approach this. You can go full stealth, sneaking in unnoticed using your skills. Or, if you're feeling bold (or just want to clear the way), you can march right in, take out every enemy you see, and then shoot the barrels.
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    My personal favorite, and usually the quickest, is a rooftop approach. Head towards each location using the streets, but when you're just outside the restricted zone, climb up onto a rooftop. From there, you can pick off any Gunners you see as you make your way towards the green objective marker. Once you're right next to the barrels, drop down, shoot them to trigger the explosion, and then hightail it back to the rooftops to make your escape. It keeps you out of the thick of it and makes for a clean getaway.
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    Keep in mind, approaching from the rooftops is generally safer, but don't forget to scan for any Gunners up there before you make your move. They can spot you from a distance!
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    Once you've successfully blown up all three target barrels of gunpowder, the mission will wrap up. Nice work!
Tips
  • The rooftop strategy is solid, but always keep an eye on your surroundings. Enemies can be positioned in ways that make a direct assault tricky.
  • If you decide to go in guns blazing, be prepared for a tougher fight. Taking out enemies quickly is key to then safely shooting the barrels before reinforcements arrive.
  • Don't forget to use your Eagle Vision to spot enemies and the gunpowder barrels from a distance, especially when planning your approach from the rooftops.

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