To recruit ship officers in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, reach Great Inagua and follow Adéwalé’s leads. Lucy Baldwin and the Padre unlock there. Tobias “Deadman” Smith arrives during the final sequence.
Key points
- Great Inagua and Adéwalé unlock leads for Lucy Baldwin and the Padre.
- Lucy is held at Salt Key Bank and unlocks Perfect Brace.
- The Padre is found in Punta del Caracol and unlocks Ram Dash.
- Deadman is tied to the late-game A World Without Gold questline.
Quick answer: free Lucy from a Man-o-War at Salt Key Bank, find the Padre in Punta del Caracol, then progress to A World Without Gold for Deadman. Each recruit unlocks a permanent Jackdaw perk.
Key takeaways
- Lucy Baldwin, the Padre, and Tobias “Deadman” Smith are the three Jackdaw officers.
- Great Inagua and Adéwalé unlock Lucy’s and the Padre’s leads.
- Lucy grants Perfect Brace, the Padre grants Ram Dash, and Deadman improves broadsides.
- The main perk unlocks when the officer is recruited.
How to recruit ship officers after Great Inagua
Great Inagua is the starting point. Speak with Adéwalé at the hideout, check the map, and set a marker for Salt Key Bank or Punta del Caracol. Lucy and the Padre can be pursued in either order.
- Progress until you reach Great Inagua.
- Talk to Adéwalé at the hideout.
- Repair the Jackdaw and restock naval weapons.
- Follow Lucy’s or the Padre’s lead.
- Check Jackdaw abilities after recruitment.
Regular sailors are not officers. Tavern recruits, castaways, and rescued pirates refill crew. Only the three named officers provide unique abilities. Find more useful reading in our game features, latest releases, and gaming news section.
Where to recruit Lucy Baldwin at Salt Key Bank
Lucy is held aboard a Man-o-War at Salt Key Bank. Approach carefully, board the ship, and free her. Avoid a lengthy naval fight if a quieter approach remains possible.
Lucy unlocks Perfect Brace. Trigger Brace just before a broadside, mortar strike, or another dangerous hit. Triggering it too soon misses the protection window.
Practice against an isolated frigate before relying on it against heavy ships. Ubisoft details the perk in its official naval Deep Dive.
Where to recruit the Padre at Punta del Caracol
The Padre waits in Punta del Caracol. Help the former master-at-arms, then persuade him to return to piracy. He joins boarding parties when you capture or loot disabled ships.
Ram Dash lets the Jackdaw ram at greater speed. Use it to catch a slowed target or set up a boarding action. Do not charge an intact Man-o-War while escorts are nearby.
| Situation | Action | Mistake to avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Isolated slowed target | Line up the bow, ram, then prepare to board. | Turning too late and missing the impact. |
| Two ships nearby | Use the dash to leave a firing lane. | Stopping between both ships. |
| Healthy Man-o-War | Reduce its health first. | Using the ram as an automatic opener. |
How to recruit Tobias “Deadman” Smith
Deadman is intentionally a late recruit. He is part of A World Without Gold, an eight-mission Blackbeard storyline that opens at the start of the final sequence.
His marker will not appear with Lucy’s and the Padre’s. If you have just reached Great Inagua, continue the main story.
Deadman adds a rapid extra broadside volley in aimed mode. Wait until the enemy hull is in your firing line, fire once, then use the second volley before the target turns away.
The quest requirement is confirmed in Ubisoft’s official feature update.
Best recruitment order and mistakes to avoid
Recruit Lucy first if enemy broadsides often force you back. Choose the Padre first if you frequently board ships. Deadman becomes most valuable in tougher late-game naval duels.
- Do not trigger Perfect Brace too early.
- Do not use Ram Dash into several firing lanes.
- Do not fire Deadman’s broadside without lining up the enemy hull.
- Do not begin a long voyage with a damaged Jackdaw.
- Finish remaining narrative steps when you return to the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many officers can I recruit?Three: Lucy Baldwin, the Padre, and Tobias “Deadman” Smith.
They unlock after reaching Great Inagua and speaking with Adéwalé.
She is held aboard a Man-o-War at Salt Key Bank.
It begins in Punta del Caracol after his lead unlocks at Great Inagua.
He only becomes available at the start of the final sequence through A World Without Gold.
No. The main perk unlocks as soon as the officer is recruited.
Lucy is the safest first choice because Perfect Brace protects against dangerous hits.
Ubisoft covers them in its naval Deep Dive and its official feature update.
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