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Complete one pirate street fight without allowing any of the pirates involved to die. These dynamic events appear while exploring the Caribbean. When you find one, jump in immediately and focus on the guards attacking your pirate allies. The pirates can get overwhelmed quickly, so this is less about looking stylish and more about ending the fight before your future crew members become former crew members. If even one pirate dies before the encounter is over, it will not count and you will need to find another street fight.

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Prioritize enemies already engaged with the pirates instead of chasing guards farther away. These events respawn throughout the game, so a failed attempt is only a temporary setback.

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Kill an enemy using a Wall Takedown. Lure an enemy close to a wall, fence, or building, then press R2 + Square to kick them backward into the surface. As soon as they rebound, press Triangle to perform the contextual Wall Takedown and finish them. The trophy will unlock as soon as the takedown animation is completed.

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You may earn this naturally during regular melee combat near buildings, so there is no need to hunt for it early. If Edward decides to introduce someone to a wall at high speed, just make sure you finish the job.

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Catch at least five enemies in the blast radius of a single Smoke Bomb. One of the easiest early locations is the warehouse in Eleuthera. There are plenty of guards nearby, and the alarm bells can be used to pull even more enemies into the area. Alert the guards on purpose, let one of them ring the alarm if you need reinforcements, then keep moving around the group while dodging or countering attacks so they bunch together. Once at least five guards are standing close to each other, press Down on the directional pad to throw a Smoke Bomb into the middle of the group. If five or more enemies are caught in the smoke cloud, the trophy will unlock immediately.

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You do not need to kill anyone. The only requirement is that five enemies are affected by the same Smoke Bomb, so once the trophy pops, feel free to disappear into the smoke like Edward suddenly remembered he had somewhere else to be.

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Defeat all five Legendary Ships scattered around the Caribbean Sea. These are the toughest naval battles in the game, so this is one trophy worth saving until late. A fully upgraded Jackdaw is strongly recommended, along with all three optional officer abilities: Ram-Dash from The Padre, Perfect Brace from Lucy Baldwin, and Double Shot from Deadman. The Legendary encounters are: HMS Prince – 854, 55 La Dama Negra – 240, 72 HMS Fearless & Royal Sovereign – 811, 858 El Impoluto – 117, 841 HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign count as two Legendary Ships, bringing the total to five. HMS Prince: This fight revolves around fog and long-range Mortar attacks. As you damage it, HMS Prince repeatedly disappears into the mist and bombards the Jackdaw from range. Watch the water for incoming Mortar zones and keep track of where the ship disappears so you can close the distance again. La Dama Negra: Think floating fortress. Its broadside armor is extremely tough, so concentrate attacks on the more vulnerable bow and stern whenever possible. It also uses powerful Mortars from long range, meaning staying at a comfortable distance does not necessarily make you safe. HMS Fearless & Royal Sovereign: You fight both Man-o'-Wars simultaneously. Try to manage their positioning and avoid getting trapped between their overlapping cannon fire. Once one ship is destroyed, the survivor becomes much more aggressive, so do not assume the battle is basically over after sinking the first one. You also cannot board either ship for a mid-fight repair. El Impoluto: This is the angry one. El Impoluto repeatedly creates distance and then charges the Jackdaw at extremely high speed with its reinforced ram. Avoid taking these hits head-on and be ready for powerful flaming broadsides whenever it gets close. As its health drops, it becomes even more aggressive, because apparently ramming you at terrifying speed was not enthusiastic enough already.

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Finish Ship This and All Hands On Deck first if possible. These fights are far more manageable with maximum Jackdaw upgrades and every officer ability available. If one Legendary Ship is giving you trouble, leave it and try another. They can be challenged in any order, so there is no reason to turn one bad naval fight into a personal vendetta.

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Parry two Ocelot attacks in rapid succession. The easiest opportunity comes during the story on Abaco Island, shortly after obtaining the Jackdaw. Two Ocelots appear together here, which makes this much easier than trying to set it up somewhere else. Let both Ocelots become aggressive, then wait for the first one to leap at you. Press L1 just before the attack connects to parry it, then immediately do the same with the second Ocelot. If both parries are performed close enough together, the trophy will unlock.

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If you miss it during the story, synchronize the Abaco Island viewpoint before leaving so you can fast travel back later and try again. No need to restart the whole mission because two angry cats ruined the timing.

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Kill four enemies with pistols within five seconds. The easiest setup is to unlock all four Pistol Holsters so Edward can fire four loaded shots without stopping to reload. Pistol Holsters: Level 2 – Unlocked automatically during Sequence 03 – Mission 01: This Tyro Captain Level 3 – Requires 2 Rabbit Pelts Level 4 – Requires 4 Bull Shark Skins Once you have four loaded shots, find a group of at least four enemies in a restricted area, plantation, settlement, or anywhere else with several guards nearby. The cleanest method is to create some distance, line up four targets in front of you, and quickly land four headshots in a row. Headshots are ideal because they remove any uncertainty about enemy health. You can also use Quickshot with R2 + Triangle against weaker enemies at close range, but it is less reliable since not every shot is guaranteed to kill.

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Do not rush so hard that you miss. Four bullets for four targets is perfect—until Edward decides to donate one to a nearby wall. Accuracy matters more than shaving off a fraction of a second.

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Defeat a Pirate Hunter while your Wanted Level is at the maximum of four stars. Raise your Wanted Level by attacking and sinking ships across the Caribbean Sea. Once you reach ★★★★, a Pirate Hunter fleet consisting of a Man-o'-War and a Frigate will begin pursuing the Jackdaw. Engage the fleet and destroy either the Man-o'-War or the accompanying Frigate while your Wanted Level is still at maximum. You do not need to sink both ships.

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This is much easier once the Jackdaw is heavily upgraded or fully upgraded for Ship This. At four stars, the Pirate Hunters stop being mildly annoyed and start arriving with enough firepower to make Edward reconsider his recent life choices.

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Capture all 11 forts scattered across the Caribbean. Forts are marked on the map with a red tower icon and require both naval combat with the Jackdaw and an on-foot assault with Edward. To capture a fort, first use the Jackdaw to destroy its defensive towers. Once the naval defenses are down, dock and enter the fort. Fight through the defending soldiers until the morale gauge is depleted, then head to the war room and kill the fort commander to officially take control. You will capture Punta Guarico automatically during Sequence 05 – Mission 01: The Forts. The remaining 10 forts can be tackled whenever you are ready. The 11 forts are: Punta Guarico Ruler: Spanish Difficulty: Medium Naval Fort Defense: 2 Coordinates: 747, 379 Dry Tortuga Ruler: Spanish Difficulty: Easy Naval Fort Defense: 2 Coordinates: 223, 722 Eleuthera Ruler: British Difficulty: Easy Naval Fort Defense: 4 Coordinates: 692, 762 Gibara Ruler: Spanish Difficulty: Easy Naval Fort Defense: 4 Coordinates: 630, 494 Navassa Ruler: British Difficulty: Medium Naval Fort Defense: 9 Coordinates: 701, 194 Cabo de Cruz Ruler: Spanish Difficulty: Medium Naval Fort Defense: 4 Coordinates: 537, 362 Castillo de Jagua Ruler: Spanish Difficulty: Medium Naval Fort Defense: 6 Coordinates: 328, 535 Conttoyor Ruler: Spanish Difficulty: Medium Naval Fort Defense: 7 Coordinates: 76, 523 Charlotte Ruler: British Difficulty: Hard Naval Fort Defense: 5 Coordinates: 442, 245 Serranilla Ruler: British Difficulty: Hard Naval Fort Defense: 7 Coordinates: 317, 120 Chinchorro Ruler: Spanish Difficulty: Hard Naval Fort Defense: 4 Coordinates: 91, 331 The forts generally become tougher as you move south, so there is no reason to charge straight at the hardest ones with a Jackdaw held together by optimism and a few spare planks. Save the tougher forts until your ship is heavily upgraded or close to its Ultimate form.

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Prioritize upgrading the Mortar. Its long range lets you hammer fort towers before getting too close to their cannons, then you can finish weakened defenses with regular cannon fire. Remember that destroying the towers is only the first half of the job. You must also complete the ground assault and kill the fort commander for the capture to count.

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Perform four takedowns in a single chain immediately after a Perfect Parry. Before attempting this, restore the General Store at Great Inagua to Level II and equip a weapon that supports a maximum chain of four takedowns. Without a weapon capable of a four-kill chain, the trophy cannot be earned. Head to a plantation or another area with a large group of guards and let at least four of them surround Edward. Wait for a normal attack with the blue indicator, then press L1 just before it connects to perform a Perfect Parry. Immediately press Triangle to start the takedown chain, then keep pressing Triangle to eliminate four different guards before the combo ends.

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Avoid guards carrying large axes. They cannot be killed as part of the chain and will instantly ruin the combo. Stick to standard guards and try not to let one oversized axe enthusiast wander into Edward’s little murder rhythm.

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Perform three Perfect Dodges against Wild Pig charge attacks. Wild Pigs can be found throughout the Caribbean, with Nassau being one of the earliest places to encounter them. Allow a Wild Pig to become aggressive and wait for it to lower its head and charge. The attack is unblockable and is signaled by a red flash. Press Circle at the last moment before the charge connects. A successful Perfect Dodge will trigger a blur effect and brief slow-motion animation. Repeat this three times to unlock the trophy.

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The three Perfect Dodges do not need to be consecutive or performed against the same Wild Pig, so there is no need to stand there repeatedly annoying one particularly determined pig.

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Perform three Perfect Braces with the Jackdaw. Perfect Brace becomes available after recruiting Lucy Baldwin and completing A Proper Shipwright. Once unlocked, engage any hostile ship and watch for the enemy cannons to glow orange before they fire. Hold Square just before the cannonballs hit the Jackdaw. If your timing is right, Edward’s crew will perform a Perfect Brace and reduce or nearly eliminate the incoming damage. Repeat this three times to unlock the trophy. The braces do not need to be performed during the same battle.

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You will have plenty of chances to earn this naturally while working toward Devil of the Caribbean. Learning the timing now is worth it, because Legendary Ships hit hard enough to make “brace properly” feel less like advice and more like a survival plan.

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Kick a berserk enemy caught in smoke off a ship. You need both of these story-unlocked tools first: Smoke Bomb – unlocked during Sequence 02 – Mission 01: Lively Havana Berserk Dart – unlocked during Sequence 04 – Mission 04: Overrun and Outnumbered Board a Schooner or Brig and choose an enemy standing near an exposed edge of the deck. Shoot them with a Berserk Dart and wait for the purple symbol to confirm the effect is active. Next, throw a Smoke Bomb so that same enemy is caught inside the smoke. Move in while they are disoriented and press Triangle when the takedown prompt appears. The trophy will unlock if the takedown animation sends the berserk, smoke-covered enemy overboard.

Tip

Positioning matters more than anything else here. Keep the target right beside an open railing before using the takedown.

Warning

The finishing animation is contextual, so Edward may sometimes kill the enemy normally instead of throwing them into the sea. If that happens, repeat the setup with another target closer to the edge.

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Land one Perfect Harpoon Shot on a Great White Shark. A good place to attempt this is the Great White Shark harpooning location at coordinates 490, 303, between Cruz and Charlotte. This encounter is rated 1/5 difficulty, making it one of the easier shark hunts to use for the trophy. Before starting, it helps to buy at least one upgrade for Harpoon Damage, Rowboat Armor, and Harpoon Storage. Great White Sharks hit hard, and a little extra survivability makes the whole thing less stressful. During the hunt, hold L2 to aim at the shark and hold R2 to charge the harpoon. Watch the aiming reticle as it tightens around the target. Release R2 at the exact moment the reticle flashes red. If the harpoon connects during that brief window, it will count as a Perfect Harpoon Shot and the trophy will unlock immediately.

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You only need one perfect hit. You do not have to kill the shark or finish the expedition afterward, so once the trophy pops, Edward has officially impressed the fish and you can move on.

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Use Ram-Dash to counter a Brig while it is attempting to ram the Jackdaw. Before attempting this, you need to recruit The Padre and install at least the first Ram Upgrade on the Jackdaw. The Padre becomes available after Sequence 04 – Mission 01: This Old Cove. Complete his first two Officer Quests: A Second Chance – Caracol, around 919, 339 Loyalty, Discipline, and Courage – Cumberland Bay, around 648, 348 Once The Padre joins the Jackdaw, Ram-Dash becomes available during naval combat. Next, find a Brig and give it enough distance to line up a ramming attack. When it begins charging toward you, press L1 + R1 to activate Ram-Dash and collide with the Brig head-on. If your Ram-Dash successfully counters its incoming ram, the trophy will unlock.

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Do not rush the setup. Give the Brig plenty of room so its attack is obvious, then trigger Ram-Dash as it commits to the charge. It is basically a very expensive game of pirate chicken.

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Kill a guard while they are actively ringing an alarm bell. Alarm bells can be found around heavily guarded areas. Once Edward is detected, one of the guards may sprint toward the nearest bell to call in reinforcements. One of the earliest places to do this is in northwestern Havana, where several Spanish guards patrol around two alarm bells near a crop field. Let a guard spot you, then watch for the yellow bell icon above the head of the guard running toward the alarm. Once they reach the bell and begin ringing it, kill them before the animation finishes. The easiest method is to use a Flintlock Pistol or another firearm. Let the guard start ringing the bell, aim with L2, then fire with R2. A clean shot saves you from having to fight through the rest of the group while the alarm enthusiast is busy ruining everyone’s day.

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Do not kill the guard before they actually start ringing the bell. The trophy only counts while the alarm animation is in progress.

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Kill 10 enemies using Rope Dart hanging executions. You receive the Rope Dart during the story mission Sugarcane and its Yields. Soon after, the game teaches you how to hang unsuspecting guards from rooftops, ledges, and tree branches. To perform a hanging execution, stay hidden above an enemy and lure them underneath your position. Using Eagle Vision with R3 can help you track nearby guards, and you can whistle with Right on the directional pad to bring one into place. Once the hanging prompt appears, press R1. The plantation later in Sugarcane and its Yields is a great place to start working on this because it has plenty of elevated positions and patrol routes. These kills are cumulative, so you do not need all 10 during one mission. Just keep using hanging executions whenever the opportunity appears.

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Do not let the target spot you before they reach the correct position. Once open combat starts, the hanging prompt disappears.

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Do not try to farm this by reloading an earlier save. Any kills made after that save point are lost when you reload, so make sure your progress is recorded through normal gameplay.