Avast, Mateys! You Be Low on Metal in Black Flag? Fear Not, This Buccaneer's Got Your Back!
Every salty dog sailing the high seas of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag knows the struggle. You're itchin' to upgrade your trusty Jackdaw, but that shiny new cannon requires a mountain of metal and your pockets are drier than a desert skull. Well, fret no more, ye landlubber! This guide will have you swimming in metal faster than a shark after a shipwreck.
How To Get Metal Ac Black Flag |
But First, Why Metal?
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Let's be honest, a pirate ship without cannons is about as useful as a parrot with a speech impediment. You need that firepower to take down those pesky forts and other salty scalawags. Plus, who wants a slow Jackdaw? You gotta be zipping around the map like a dolphin on a sugar rush!
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Alright, Alright, Show Me the Shiny!
There be several ways to plunder that precious metal, so buckle up for a treasure trove of tips:
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The Plundering Path: Set sail for the southern regions of the map, marked as "medium" or "hard." Ships in these waters tend to be well-stocked with metal (and other goodies!). Just scan 'em with your spyglass first to see if they're carrying the goods. Remember, a prepared pirate is a prosperous pirate!
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The Hunter Becomes the Hunted: Raise your wanted level by, ahem, "borrowing" a few too many chests from unsuspecting merchant ships. The higher your wanted level, the tougher the pirate hunters that come after you. But fear not, these bad boys are usually loaded with metal as loot! Just make sure your Jackdaw is tough enough to handle the fight.
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Fast Travel, Repeat, and Reap: This be a sneaky trick, but hey, a pirate's gotta do what a pirate's gotta do! Find a location with a ship that carries metal (remember the spyglass trick!). Take it down, loot it, then fast travel back to that same spot. The ship will respawn, ready to be plundered again! Just be careful not to get too greedy - the seas be full of surprises.
Bonus Tip: The Thrift Shop of the Seas
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While not the most glamorous option, keep an eye out for shipwrecks. They often have a decent amount of metal to scavenge. Just remember, treasure hunting ain't always about gold and jewels!
There Ye Have It!
With a little patience and these cunning tactics, you'll have more metal than a blacksmith's beard in no time. Now get out there and make those cannons roar! Remember, a well-equipped pirate is a happy pirate, and a happy pirate is a terror on the high seas!