Assasin's Creed IV: Jackdaw Upgrades

Jackdaw Upgrades

The Jackdaw has a number of Upgrades that become available to it the farther you progress into the Story. Each upgrade requires Reales. Some also require Wood, Metal or Cloth. For the final, "Elite", upgrade available on some features, Edward must first collect a design plan hidden somewhere in the Caribbean. Each upgrade is listed by section in progressive order. The Elite Plans location is revealed.

Broadside Cannons

Standard Set – Starting

7 Cannons

Small Set

70 Wood

10 Cannons

Intermediate Set

2,000 R, 150 Metal

13 Cannons

Reinforced Set

4,000 R, 300 Metal

16 Cannons

Advanced Set

8,000 R, 350 Metal

19 Cannons

Ultimate Set

12,000 R, 500 Metal

21 Cannons

Elite Set

20,000 R, 650 Metal 23 Cannons

The Elite Plans are found in: The Blue Hole

Round Shot Strength

Standard – Starting

Damage – 40

Intermediate

900 R

Damage – 50

Reinforced

4,000 R

Damage – 65

Advanced

12,000 R

Damage – 80

Elite

35,000 R

Damage – 100

The Elite Plans are found in: Kabah Ruins

Heavy Shot Strength

Standard

900 R

Damage – 120

Advanced

6,000 R

Damage – 180

Elite

25,000 R

Damage – 260

The Elite Plans are found in: Ambergris Key

Chase Cannons

Standard

2 Cannons

Reinforced

3,000 R

4 Cannons

Chain Shot Strength

Standard – Starting Damage – 40

Reinforced

2,500 R

Damage – 50

Advanced

6,000 R

Damage – 65

Swivel Guns

Standard – Starting

Damage – 200, 1 Weak Point

Reinforced

700 R, 25 Metal Damage – 300, 3 Weak Points

Advanced

5,000 R, 200 Metal

Damage – 400, 5 Weak Points

Elite

15,000 R, 400 Metal

Damage – 500, 10 Weak Points

The Elite Plans are found in: Devil's Eye Cavern

Fire Barrel Strength

Standard

Damage – 200

Advanced

3,000 R

Damage – 400

Elite

8,000 R

Damage – 600

The Elite Plans are found in: San Juan, requires a Treasure Map from Santanillas

Mortars

Standard

800 R

Damage – 1,000

Reinforced

3,500 R, 200 Metal

Damage – 2,100

Advanced

8,000 R, 300 Metal

Damage – 3,300

Elite

25,000 R, 650 Metal

Damage – 3,900

The Elite Plans are found in: Antocha Shipwreck

Ram

Standard

500 R, 25 Wood

Damage – 600

Reinforced

2,000 R, 75 Wood

Damage – 1,200

Advanced

5,000 R, 150 Metal, 250 Wood

Damage – 2,000

Elite

30,000 R, 200 Metal, 600 Wood

The Elite Plans are found in: La Conception Shipwreck

Hull Armor

Standard: Starting

Intermediate

1,000 R

Reinforced

4,000 R, 100 Metal, 200 Wood

Advanced

15,000 R, 200 Metal, 500 Wood

Elite

30,000 R, 400 Metal, 750 Wood

The Elite Plans are found in: San Ignacio Wreck

Heavy Shot Storage

Standard – With Heavy Shot purchase

Capacity: 15

Reinforced

500 R

Capacity: 20

Advanced

1,500 R

Capacity: 25

Elite

4,000 R

Capacity: 40

The Design plan for the Elite Heavy Shot Storage is found in Petite Caverne. This requires a Treasure Map from Cayman Sound.

Mortar Storage

Standard – With Mortar upgrade

Capacity: 5

Reinforced

800 R

Capacity: 10

Advanced

2,000 R

Capacity: 15

Elite

5,000 R

Capacity: 20

The Elite Plans are found in: Matanzas, using the Treasure Map found on Tortuga.

Fire Barrel Storage

Standard

Capacity: 10

Reinforced

500 R

Capacity: 15

Advanced

1,500 R

Capacity: 25

Elite

4,000 R

Capacity: 40

The Elite Plans are found in: Isla Providencia using a Treasure Map from Kenway's Fleet.

Crew's Quarters

Standard

Capacity: 20

Reinforced

800 R, 50 Cloth Capacity: 30

Advanced

3,500 R, 350 Cloth

Capacity: 40

Cargo Storage

Standard - Starting

Capacity: 500

Reinforced

2,000 R

Capacity: 1,000

Advanced

6,000 R

Capacity: 2,000

Harpoon Strength

Standard – Starting

Damage: 100

Advanced

1,000 R

Damage: 200

Elite

4,000 R

Damage: 300

The Elite Plans are found in: Andreas Island using a Treasure Map found on Mariguana Island

Rowboat Armor

Standard – Starting

Resistance: 100

Reinforced

600 R, 50 Wood

Resistance: 200

Advanced

1,800 R, 200 Wood

Resistance: 300

Harpoon Storage

Standard – Starting

Capacity: 15

Reinforced

500 R

Capacity: 20

Advanced

1,500 R

Capacity: 30