Before you spend hours scouring the Caribbean for every last thread, here’s the deal: outfits in Black Flag Resynced are purely cosmetic. They don’t give you armor buffs, damage boosts, or any hidden perks. Edward might look like a legend, but your actual survival depends on the trinkets and pendants you find elsewhere.
How Outfits Work in Black Flag Resynced
It’s basically a fashion grind, which honestly makes the whole thing feel a lot less stressful. You’re building a wardrobe, not a stat sheet. A quick heads-up on headgear: many outfits come with hoods, hats, or helmets. Only hoods can be toggled. If an outfit has a hat or a helmet, you’re stuck with it.
It’s a bit of a bummer if you prefer the classic hood look, but that’s how it works. Also, there’s a weird visual quirk with the legacy robes. Altaïr’s and Ezio’s outfits look crisp white in the menus, but the second Edward hits the water, they turn a muddy grey. Whether it’s a rendering bug or just a “wet fabric” effect, don’t be surprised when your pristine white robes suddenly look like they’ve been through a swamp. Depending on how you count DLC and crossovers, there are about 37 to 43 outfits to track down. Some are easy story unlocks, while others are buried behind paywalls or pre-order bonuses.
How to Get Them
The game hides outfits everywhere. Here’s the breakdown of how you’ll actually be unlocking them:
- Main Story: You’ll get a few just by playing. Duncan Walpole’s robes, Edward’s modified version, and the Foreign Diplomat disguise are all unmissable story beats.
- Side Quests & Animus Projects: Some of the best-looking gear is tied to side content like the “Former Glories” quest or the Mayan Mysteries. You’ve also got Animus Projects (Riptides, Undertow, Eye in the Dark) which act as separate progression tracks for crossover gear.
- Treasure Hunting: A lot of these are literally buried. You’ll find some in random open-world chests, while others require you to find a treasure map first. Heads up: you’ll need diving gear for the underwater ones.
- Crafting at the Treasure Dealer: Head to your hideout in Great Inagua to find the Treasure Dealer. You’ll need animal pelts – think jaguars, sharks, and whales – to craft specific sets. Make sure to upgrade your crafting station first.
- General Stores: Once you’ve progressed the story or upgraded your merchants, you can just buy outfits for Reales. They usually run between 600 and 3,000.
- Animus Hub Exchange: Legacy robes (Altaïr, Ezio, Connor) will cost you 3,000 Animus Keys each. You get these by grinding projects or just buying them.
- DLC & Store: There are four paid packs with some wild designs, like the sea serpent or lava armor. However, the Nomad’s Bronze Ensemble is free – just go to the store tab and claim it.
- Crossover Projects: Naoe’s robes and Yasuke’s armor are tied to the Riptides and Undertow projects (Level 12). The Dark Animus robes come from the Eye in the Dark project.
Complete Outfit List & Locations
Here is the full breakdown. Bookmark this – tracking these down across the map is a headache otherwise.
| Outfit Name | Description | How to Obtain | Location/Requirement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altaïr Ibn-La’Ahad’s Robes | The classic Master Assassin look | Animus Hub Exchange | 3,000 Animus Keys | Added in patch 1.0.4; turns grey when wet |
| Ezio Auditore’s Robes | Ezio’s iconic Brotherhood attire | Animus Hub Exchange | 3,000 Animus Keys | Same water-contact quirk as Altaïr’s |
| Connor’s Outfit | AC III inspired robes | Animus Hub Exchange | 3,000 Animus Keys | Missing the fingerless gloves; looks a bit too “clean” |
| Blackbeard’s Crimson Outfit | Pre-order bonus | Claim in rewards | Pre-order only (for now) | |
| Brown Cloak | A simple, rugged traveling cloak | Havana Chest | (204,572) | Grab this during the early Havana missions |
| Captain Drake’s Outfit | Sir Francis Drake’s old gear | Sacrifice Island Chest | (23,552) or (18,547) | Underwater chest; dive at the marker |
| Captain Morgan’s Redingote | That famous red coat | Black Island Chest | (914,618) | Found during Lucy’s early officer mission |
| Crimson Cloak | High-end Spanish style | Treasure Map (Havana) | Map: (205,600); Dig: (590,255) | Part of Blackbeard’s mission after “Do Not Go Gently” |
| Dark Animus Corsair Robes | Glitchy green Animus effect | Eye in the Dark Project | Reach Level 18 | Perfect for a ghost ship vibe |
| Duncan Walpole’s Robes | The traitor’s original robes | Main Story | Prologue | Automatic unlock after the first mission |
| Edward Kenway’s Robes | The iconic Black Flag look | Main Story | Sequence 2 | Awarded after “The Treasure Fleet” |
| Edward The Legend Outfit | The ultimate pirate captain look | “Former Glories” Quest | Fully upgrade Great Inagua Manor | Includes a cool eyepatch; requires a full hideout grind |
| Explorer Outfit | Practical, stylish gear | Underwater Chest | (28,292) | Check the coordinates carefully before diving |
| Feline Pelt Outfit | Crafted from big cats | Treasure Dealer | 2x Ocelot, 6x Jaguar, 1x White Jaguar, 2x Black Jaguar | You can buy bones at the dealer to swap for pelts |
| Foreign Diplomat Disguise | Fancy Italian diplomat gear | Main Story | “A Governor No Longer” | Stays in your inventory permanently |
| Governor’s Outfit | Prestigious colonial attire | Treasure Map (Nassau) | Dig at Isla Providencia: (487,11) | Map drops after your first Nassau Warehouse raid |
| Haytham Kenway’s Overcoat | The blue coat Haytham wears | Collect all 11-12 Portraits | Hang them in the Manor, then follow the map to the beach | Also gives you the “Fortune” family sword |
| Master Assassin Outfit | Dark, professional Brotherhood robes | “Art Lover” Side Mission | Collect 30 art pieces for the hideout | Board ships for models; buy 6 pieces at the store |
| Master Assassin Robes (Deluxe) | Black and gold variant | Deluxe Edition / Store | $9.99 Character Pack | Purely cosmetic upgrade |
| Mayan Outfit | Isu-tech armor | Mayan Mysteries Quest | Find all 16 Steles (60 stones) and open the door in Tulum | Perk: Makes you immune to bullets |
| Merchant Outfit | Bright yellow trader gear | General Store | 3,000 Reales | Requires a Rare merchant upgrade |
| Naoe’s Robes | Shinobi style from AC Shadows | Project Riptides | Reach Level 12 | Crossover gear |
| Nomad’s Bronze Ensemble | Weathered, traveler look | In-game Store | Free Claim | Don’t forget to actually hit “claim” in the store |
| Officer’s Outfit | British Royal Army uniform | Príncipe Island Chest | (116,11) | Grab it during the story or go back later |
| Pirate Cloak | Classic cloak with a skull motif | General Store | 600 Reales | Available early after “This Old Cove” |
| Pirate Captain Outfit | Sleek black and red captain gear | Treasure Map (Corozal) | Dig at Ambergris Key: (30,159) | One of the best-looking sets in the game |
| Politician’s Outfit | Colonial official gear (Green) | General Store | 3,000 Reales | Requires Rare merchant upgrade |
| Privateer Outfit | Dark grey privateer gear | General Store | 3,000 Reales | Requires Rare merchant upgrade |
| Shark Hunter Outfit | Rugged hunting gear | Treasure Dealer | 1x Great White Bone, 2x Bull Shark, 2x Hammerhead | Buy bones at the dealer if you hate fishing |
| Shade and Shadow Robes | Veteran Assassin leather robes | Warehouse Raids | Find 4 map pieces, restore at Dealer, dig at (14,554) | Map pieces are random drops from warehouses |
| Stealth Outfit | Mayan-inspired camo | Assassin Contracts | Complete 15 of 30 contracts | Unlocks after you get the hideout |
| Stede Bonnet’s Attire | The “Gentleman Pirate” look | Mystery Island Chest | (913,124) | Found during Stede’s new side mission |
| Templar Armor | Heavy trophy armor | Templar Hunts | Collect all 4 keys and open the gate in the Manor | Perk: Reduces incoming melee damage |
| Whaler Outfit | Heavy maritime gear | Treasure Dealer | 2x Humpback Skin, 2x Killer Whale Skin | Craft at the Great Inagua hideout |
| Yasuke’s Yoroi | Samurai armor from AC Shadows | Project Undertow | Reach Level 12 | Looks wild on a pirate ship |
| Dragonscale Armor | Scaled DLC armor | Dragon Storm Pack | $9.99 | Paid DLC |
| Hellion Armor | Glowing lava effect | Hellfire Pack | $9.99 | Paid DLC |
| Stormfury Shroud | Bioluminescent sea armor | Sea Serpent Pack | $9.99 | Paid DLC |
The Community Verdict
Let’s be real: Edward’s default robes are still some of the best in the series. But if you’re going for the legacy looks, be prepared for some small gripes. Fans have already pointed out that Altaïr and Connor are missing their fingerless gloves, which feels like a weird oversight. Ezio’s robes are great, but the hood is static – you can’t flick it to the side like he does in the old games.
The biggest request right now? Modular customization. Everyone wants to be able to swap hats and cloaks independently. Right now, you’re stuck with whatever the full set gives you. Also, a bit of trivia: Haytham’s Overcoat was originally a tie-in for an old action figure, and the white Explorer outfit used to be a super rare community challenge reward. It’s cool to see them back, even if the unlock methods are a bit of a grind.
Pro Tips for the Grind
- Finish the story first. Most systems – like the Treasure Dealer and Assassin Contracts – are locked behind story progress. Don’t waste time hunting if the game hasn’t “let” you find it yet.
- Upgrade the Hideout ASAP. The Treasure Dealer is essential for the pelt-based outfits and the Shade and Shadow robes.
- Hunt while you sail. Don’t save animal hunting for the end. If you see a jaguar or a shark while doing missions, kill it. You’ll need those pelts later.
- Check the Store. The Nomad’s Bronze outfit is free, but you have to manually claim it. It won’t just show up in your inventory.
- Board ships for Art. You need 30 art pieces for the Master Assassin outfit. Boarding and looting ships is the fastest way to get models and paintings without spending a fortune.
- Double-check coordinates. If a chest isn’t exactly where the map says, look around a 10-meter radius. Some player reports vary slightly on the exact numbers.
