Old guides for the original Black Flag no longer work for Resynced. Ubisoft updated the graphics and, in the process, altered the locations of many islands, reworked map clues, and moved certain stashes. In the remaster, 30 treasure maps lead to 30 buried chests, but the mechanic remains the same: find the map first, then dig up the treasure. The game won’t let you dig up a chest without the map, even if you know the exact coordinates.
An important point: all maps fall under the “Secrets” category. If there are undiscovered secrets left on an island, there is a good chance one of them is a treasure map. Synchronize with a viewpoint, and the map icon will appear on the area map. You can view all found maps in your inventory; the dedicated treasure map tab is a huge help, as most maps lead to an island completely different from the one where they were found.
We have gathered all the maps by region and listed the exact coordinates and rewards so you don’t have to sail the Caribbean blindly.
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What has changed regarding treasure hunting in Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced
The main difference between Resynced and the original is the technical upgrade. The game has been moved to the Anvil engine—the same one used in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The graphics are more realistic, long loading times are gone, and weather and time of day now affect visibility.
However, there are some nuances that directly impact the treasure hunt:
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Treasure coordinates have changed. On some islands, the chests are located in completely different spots than in the original. If you played Black Flag back in 2013 and are relying on your memory—don’t; you’ll have to search all over again.
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Maps are not tied to the island where they were found. Most maps lead to a completely different region. Find a map on Tortuga, and you’ll need to prepare to sail to Matanzas.
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Restored maps are a new feature in Resynced. You can assemble five maps from fragments obtained from the merchant on Great Inagua; each leads to a unique treasure containing legendary rewards.
Complete list of all 30 treasure maps and chests by region
Dry Tortugas Region
Map #1 — Havana
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Where to get the map: Coordinates (217, 570), southeastern part of Havana. A skeleton holding the map lies at the bottom of a dried-up canal near the church.
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Where the treasure is buried: (213, 564), Havana’s southern beach, at the base of the outermost tower.
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Reward: “Queen Anne” figurehead blueprint + 3,000 Reales.
Map #2 — Cape Bonavista
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Where to get the map: (161, 585), a cave near the Mayan stela in the southwest of the island. Accessible only after acquiring the Jackdaw.
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Where the treasure is buried: (146, 587), on the same island—in a cave on the southern beach, at the end of the tunnel.
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Reward: 1,500 Reales.
Map #3 — Shipwreck Map
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Where to get the map: Dry Tortugas, a skeleton near a shipwreck.
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Where the treasure is buried: At the same location, inside the shipwreck.
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Reward: Standard treasure.
Map #4 — Cape Bonavista (second)
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Where to get the map: on a corpse at the cave entrance.
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Where the treasure is buried: Cape Bonavista (146, 587), in a cave on the southern beach.
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Reward: standard treasure.
Eleuthera Region
Map #5 — Nassau Warehouse → Isla Providencia
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Where to get the map: Nassau warehouse.
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Where the treasure is buried: Isla Providencia.
Map #6 — Andreas Island → Abaco Island
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Where to get the map: (543, 693), southwest beach of Andreas Island, near a skeleton. You reach this location during the Kidd storyline.
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Where the treasure is buried: (586, 811), northeast shore of Abaco Island, near a half-sunken ship.
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Reward: “Earth Monster” figurehead + 2,500 Reales.
Map #7 — Abaco Island → Salt Lagoon
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Where to get the map: (580, 804), southwest beach of Abaco Island.
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Where the treasure is buried: (719, 607), north of Salt Lagoon, near a large boulder.
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Reward: “Serpent” figurehead blueprint + 3,000 Reales.
Gibara Region
Map #8 — Mayaguana Island → Andreas Island
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Where to get the map: (847, 514), cave on Mayaguana Island, behind some vines.
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Where the treasure is buried: (544, 693), small islet off the southern coast of Andreas Island, behind two palm trees.
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Reward: Elite Harpoon Upgrade Plan + 3,000 Reales.
Map #9 — Great Inagua → Nassau
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Map location: (812, 447), cave west of the Great Inagua docks. Available only after unlocking the island via the story.
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Treasure location: (586, 755), Nassau, behind the large white mansion in the southwest, near the swamp.
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Reward: Elite Sails Plan + 3,000 Reales.
Map #10 — Great Inagua
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Map location: (812, 447), the same cave.
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Treasure location: Great Inagua.
Map #11 — Salt Lagoon → New Bone
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Map location: (723, 608), northeast beach of Salt Lagoon, by a skeleton.
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Treasure location: (407, 94), New Bone, small island north of the settlement, behind a boat near the palm trees.
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Reward: Corn Deity Figurine + 2,500 Reales.
Punta Guarico Region
Map #12 — Tortuga → Matanzas
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Map location: (851, 352), northeast beach of Tortuga, skeleton near a palm tree and a boat.
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Treasure location: (312, 617), Matanzas, behind the waterfall in the southeast part of the island.
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Reward: Elite Mortar Storage Upgrade Plan.
Map #13 — Petite Caverne → Tulum
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Map location: Petite Caverne (863, 235).
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Buried treasure location: Tulum (40, 372).
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Reward: Harpoon upgrade blueprint.
Map #14 — Cumberland Bay → Isla de Pinos
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Map location: Cumberland Bay.
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Buried treasure location: Isla de Pinos.
Castillo de Jagua Region
Map #15 — Cayman Sound → Petite Caverne
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Map location: Cayman Sound (298, 311).
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Buried treasure location: Petite Caverne (863, 235).
Map #16 — Isla de Pinos → Cayman Sound
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Map location: Isla de Pinos.
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Buried treasure location: Cayman Sound.
Chinchorro Region
Map #17 — Santanillas → San Juan
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Map location: Santanillas (191, 218).
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Buried treasure location: San Juan (455, 462).
Map #18 — Ambergris Key → Misteriosa
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Map location: Ambergris Key (28, 160).
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Buried treasure location: Misteriosa (271, 178).
Map #19 — Corozal → Ambergris Key
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Map location: Corozal.
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Buried treasure location: Ambergris Key.
Serranilla Region
Map #20 — Misteriosa → Kingston
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Map location: Misteriosa.
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Buried treasure location: Kingston.
Map #21 — Isla Providencia → Long Bay
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Map location: Isla Providencia.
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Treasure location: Long Bay.
Navassa Region
Map #22 — Port Royal → Príncipe
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Map location: Port Royal.
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Treasure location: Príncipe.
Map #23 — Kingston Warehouse → Cumberland Bay
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Map location: Kingston Warehouse.
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Treasure location: Cumberland Bay.
Map #24 — Île à Vache → Jiguey
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Map location: Île à Vache.
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Treasure location: Jiguey.
Story Map
Map #25 — Blackbeard’s Map
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Map location: Story-related; obtained during Blackbeard’s questline.
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Treasure location: At the spot marked on the map.
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Reward: A unique item linked to Blackbeard’s story. In Resynced, his storyline has been expanded with additional quests.
Restored Maps from the Merchant: What They Are and How They Work
A new feature in Resynced is restored maps. The treasure merchant is located on Great Inagua, but his services become available only after restoring the building for 5,000 Reales. There are five maps in total, each requiring a specific number of fragments and resources.
Important: Fragments for restored maps are not guaranteed drops; they have a specific probability of appearing. If you aren’t lucky on the first try, don’t despair—warehouses and hideouts can be raided again after completing scout missions in Kenway’s Fleet.
Map #26 — Restored Preserved Map
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Fragments: 4; dropped when raiding warehouses.
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Resources: 150 Tobacco + 500 Reales.
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Treasure: Sacrifice Island, coordinates (14, 554), near the stone arches.
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Reward: Legendary “Cloak of the Shadow” outfit + “Wooden Eye” amulet.
Map #27 — Restored Yellowed Map
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Fragments: 10; obtained from trade missions in Kenway’s Fleet.
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Resources: 100 Aloe + 500 Reales.
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Treasure: Black Island, coordinates (915, 617).
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Reward: Unknown (details pending).
Map #28 — Restored Half-Digested Map
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Fragments: 2; obtained from white jaguars. A reliable spawn point is Great Inagua, coordinates (825, 439), past the wild boars near the swamps.
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Resources: 200 Rum + 500 Reales.
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Treasure: Santanillas, coordinates (188, 215), in the tunnel beneath the ruins.
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Reward: Hunter Outfit + Hunting Amulet (reduces animal detection radius).
Map #29 — Restored Tattered Map
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Fragments: 3; found in the captain’s chests of pirate-hunter ships. Raise your wanted level, wait for frigates to appear, board them, and select “Open Captain’s Chest.”
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Resources: 200 Sugar + 500 Reales.
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Treasure: Florida, coordinates (381, 803), by a skeleton near a shipwreck.
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Reward: Elite Wheel, Elegant Crew Uniform, and Gilded Sails.
Map #30 — Restored Faded Map
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Fragments: 6; found in large chests within smuggler’s dens: Petite Caverne, Jiguey, San Juan, Ambergris Key, and Annotto Bay.
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Resources: 150 Spices + 500 Reales.
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Treasure: Misteriosa, coordinates (914, 124), to the right of the spot where pirates are fighting.
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Reward: “Gargoyle’s Breath” Pistol + Persian Scimitars.
Which treasures to seek first — top rewards
Not all treasures are equally valuable. If you have just started your playthrough and want to upgrade the Jackdaw quickly, here are the priorities:
If your goal is 100% completion and the Platinum trophy, you will have to collect everything. However, the Platinum doesn’t require all 105 secrets—only those that yield artifacts, swords, and pistols.
What should you do after collecting all the buried treasure?
Once all 30 treasure maps have been found and the chests dug up, you have two options:
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Focus on other collectibles. There are 105 secrets in Resynced: treasure maps, message bottles, and special chests that yield items rather than money. Standard money chests (84 in total) do not count towards trophies.
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Fully upgrade the Jackdaw.
Nothing is missable in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced—all collectibles remain available for free-roaming after the story concludes. So, if you missed anything during the campaign, you can always go back and get it.
