This is a core mechanic, without which upgrading Edward Kenway’s gear becomes an endless cycle of frustration. Hides, bones, and leather are the only currency you can use to purchase additional pistol holsters, expanded ammo and dart pouches, and those precious health bars. Without a coherent strategy, you will hit a wall halfway through the story: enemies will become more resilient, but your arsenal will remain at a beginner’s level.
This article contains a comprehensive map of all animals on land and at sea, their precise coordinates, and, most importantly, a clear prioritization plan: what to level up first and what can be put off until better times. We surpass similar guides in detail—we have everything here, including the nuances of the updated economy that even major specialized portals remain silent about.
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Land Animal Map and Coordinates of All Species
The developers of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced have made life easier for hunters: all habitats, including rare species like the White Jaguar, are now displayed on the global map with special icons. Sync your viewpoint, and the map will automatically highlight all the animals in the area. But if you are looking for a specific resource, here is a complete list with coordinates.
An important point about the black jaguar: Some sources give coordinates (308, 449) on the Isle of Pines, while others give (475, 18) on Isla Providencia. They are likely talking about the same island—just different coordinate systems. If you cannot find it using one set of coordinates, try the others.
Harpoon Hunting for Marine Animals and Map Points
Harpoon hunting becomes available in the third sequence. Special marks for fishing spots appear on the map. Once you reach one of these spots, look for a volumetric marker on the water’s surface—it triggers minigames. After the first hit, the animal begins to drag the boat along at breakneck speed, making aiming much more difficult. The predators dive underwater and attack the boat—reaction is everything.
Harpoon tip: Try to make a perfect throw—throw it when the diamond reticle blinks and the outer diamond aligns with the inner one. This will deal critical damage and make short work of your prey.
Crafting Priorities and the Correct Gear Upgrade Order
This is where most players go wrong. They start with whatever they find first and then spend hours farming for the missing pelts. The correct strategy is different.
Priority #1: Health. Base HP in Black Flag Resynced is frankly low. The first upgrade requires two iguana hides—they are easy to get on Abaco and Andreas. The second level requires four hammerhead shark bones. The third requires four jaguar hides. The fourth requires four great white shark bones. Each level provides +25 health. Upgrade in order, without skipping any.
Priority #2: Pistol Holsters. Each additional holster grants an extra shot in combat without reloading. The first requires two ocelot hides. The second requires two rabbit hides. The third requires four bull shark hides. Three holsters = four pistols in combat. This should be enough until the very end.
Priority #3: Darts. Sleep and Frenzy Darts make clearing forts much easier. Crocodile skin is for Sleep Darts, deer hide is for Frenzy Darts. Do not neglect them.
What NOT to upgrade first. Ammo pouches and smoke grenades are useful, but not critical. They can be put off until you have maxed out your health and pistols.
Main Differences in Hunting Mechanics in the Updated Version
The remaster brought more than just graphics.
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Firstly, bones now serve as a full-fledged currency. They can be exchanged at any port shop for the skins of land animals, which are missing for crafting.
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Secondly, the developers removed the ability to instantly respawn animals by teleporting to a vantage point. Now, killed animals only appear after a timer.
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Thirdly, habitats have become more visible—the icons on the map really help.
Most importantly, the updated weather and lighting affect visibility—small animals like iguanas and rabbits are now harder to spot with the naked eye.
Alternative Methods and Routes for Quickly Farming Bones
Bones drop randomly when butchering land animals—not from every carcass. To avoid relying on RNG, it is best to create a circular route of three locations with a high animal density.
Locations with consistent wild animal spawns
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Deer – Kingston, Principe, Salt Lagoon, Santanillas
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Wild Boars – Great Inagua, Cape Bonavista, Nassau, Mariguana Island
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Rabbits – Corozal, Nassau, Kingston
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Hutias – Long Bay, Cayman Sound, Higuey
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Iguanas – Andreas and Abaco Islands
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Ocelots – Abaco and Andreas Islands, Cumberland Bay
Rare resources from the treasure merchant on Great Inagua
You can spend hides there on unique cosmetic items. However, I do not recommend it early on—all resources go into crafting. Bones, by the way, can be purchased from this merchant, but the price is steep.
A secret vendor selling unique items for the crew
There is a hidden vendor on the map at coordinates (551, 639)—south of Andreas Island and northeast of Salty Spring. He sells unusual items, including a skeletal skin for the crew for 206 bones. Useful, but not a priority.
Summary Table for Quickly Finding Resources and Upgrading
Save this guide—refer back to it whenever you are gathering resources for your next upgrade. Miss a couple of animals, and your pistol will be left with only one barrel, and your health will melt away in one hit. Hunt wisely.
