Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Trick for Legendary Ships

Naval combat challenges in remakes often hinge on whether players can translate loadout and ship upgrades into consistent damage. In Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, that means taking Legendary Ships seriously—and using a classic “aim where they’ll be” timing approach to make mortar shots connect more reliably.

Why Legendary Ships Feel So Hard in Black Flag Resynced

Legendary Ships sit at the top end of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s naval battles, and the game’s own framing makes it clear they’re among the toughest encounters in the experience. Even in a standard engagement, the mortars you use for long-range pressure can be inconsistent when your target is fast and constantly adjusting course.

The source also stresses that this trick won’t turn Legendary Ships into easy fights. Players are still expected to fully upgrade the Jackdaw, complete Naval Officer quests, and feel comfortable at the helm. The combat itself is positioned as a strong feature of the remake—better than the original while remaining challenging—so the win condition is preparation plus execution, not shortcuts.

With that in mind, the core issue for many players is simple: Legendary Ships are faster and more agile than typical vessels like a schooner. If you aim at the ship’s current position, your shot often arrives after it has already moved.

Mortars: Hit the Future, Not the Present

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced’s standard mortars are designed for damaging enemies from range, including targets such as cutters (noted as an overkill scenario) and Man O’Wars. Against Legendary Ships, the key is how you apply that range advantage.

Instead of lining up your mortars on the Legendary Ship, waiting for it to reposition, and firing at the exact spot it occupies, the recommended method is to move away and then shoot where the ship will be. This “lead the target” approach improves consistency because it accounts for the ship’s speed and maneuvering.

Execution still requires timing—getting the timing right takes practice—but the source frames it as an old, arcade-era skill: pattern recognition and rhythm. Once you nail that timing, the Legendary Ships will eventually go down as your mortar hits land more often.

It’s also emphasized that fully upgraded mortars matter. If you’re going to lean into mortar consistency, you’ll want those upgrades in place before attempting Legendary Ship runs.

Which Legendary Ships This Helps Most—and How Loadouts Change the Trade-Off

The impact of the timing trick depends on the specific Legendary Ship you’re fighting. El Impoluto is singled out as one of the hardest, and its mobility makes it a prime candidate for the “fire where they’ll be” strategy.

The source also connects this approach to multiple targets: it’s described as working well against the armor of La Dama Nega, while also being effective against the twins—HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign. There’s even a scenario advantage noted: if you time it correctly when HMS Fearless and Royal Sovereign cross paths, you can use the tactic to hit both ships at once.

Loadouts can shift the fight, too. Players may prefer the newer mortars obtained from Naval Officer Deadman Smith’s quest, but the source describes a trade-off: Deadman’s Cohort is easier to hit with, yet it demands more attention and deals less damage per shot. In contrast, mastering the original timing and leading shots can make a bigger difference to a ship’s health.

Overall, the recommended next step is straightforward: pair the mortar timing approach with a fully upgraded Jackdaw and the relevant Naval Officer progress so you’re not trying to outplay a build that isn’t ready.

Key points

• Legendary Ships are fast and agile, so aiming at their current position often leads to missed mortar hits.
• Use the classic timing trick: move away, then fire mortars where the ship will be.
• Fully upgrade your mortars and keep your Jackdaw upgraded to support the strategy.
• Deadman Smith’s mortars may be easier to land, but they come with a damage and attention trade-off.

Expert View

This story signals that Black Flag Resynced’s high-end naval content rewards transferable skill, not just raw equipment. The community takeaway is likely to be practical: players who treat mortar combat as “leading and rhythm” rather than “snap-aim and wait” will close the gap against faster Legendary Ships—especially when their Jackdaw and mortar upgrades are already in place. It also hints at a meta split: some will favor Deadman Smith’s easier-to-connect option, while others will chase higher impact by mastering timing with fully upgraded standard mortars.