Slashing through the Caribbean is incredibly satisfying once you understand the new combat mechanics. Before you get crushed by a Brute, here is everything you need to know to master the sea and sword.

Before you challenge a Man o' War with a starter ship, you need to turn the Jackdaw into a floating fortress. I mapped out every upgrade cost and material requirement so you can rule the Caribbean.

Sailing across the Caribbean gets old when you just want to turn in a quest. I break down exactly how to unlock and use every fast travel method in the game.

Getting the best frame rate out of your pirate adventure should not require a computer science degree. I broke down every console and PC graphics setting so you can spend less time in menus and more time sinking ships.

Tracking your progress across the Caribbean is much easier when you actually know how many targets are left on the manifest. I charted out every mission and exactly how long it takes to beat.

Throwing extra cash at a pirate adventure should make you look the part. Here is how to actually find and equip all those deluxe and preorder bonuses you bought for Edward and the Jackdaw.

Finding every buried chest in the upgraded Caribbean requires more than just standard pirate luck. I spent hours hunting down all 22 maps and dig spots so you can maximize your ship upgrades without getting lost at sea.

Launching a massive critically acclaimed hit should guarantee your job security. Ubisoft just proved that even an 84 Metacritic score won't save you from the corporate chopping block.