Vainglorious Bastards Walkthrough AC Black Flag Resynced Guide

Vainglorious Bastards is the 28th main-story mission in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and it lands early in Sequence 8 as the second task you’ll tackle. After a tough naval clash, Edward needs backup from Charles Vane, and the game quickly escalates from “recover and regroup” to “track a target and push the hunt forward.” If you’re looking for a clean route through the objectives—without getting tangled in ship combat—here’s how to handle it.

What Vainglorious Bastards Is Trying to Teach You

This mission is structured like a short escalation: you start with positioning and docking, then pivot into a pursuit, and finally end with ship combat that’s meant to set up a boarding and information-gathering sequence. The core idea is that Edward’s search for the Observatory intensifies right away, and the only way to move that plot forward is to locate the Royal African Co. in Cruz, then bring their ship down before the situation gets messier.

It also reinforces a classic Black Flag rhythm: chase and intercept at sea, manage your distance during the fight, then use your weapons and boarding to control the outcome instead of letting the enemy dictate the engagement.

How to Start Vainglorious Bastards

To begin Vainglorious Bastards, head to the area just west of Great Inagua and line up with map coordinates 748,439. From there, you’ll need to pull alongside and dock with the Ranger.

After docking, jump over to the Ranger and speak with Charles Vane. At this point, the mission’s hunt becomes more urgent: you’re tasked with finding the Royal African Co. toward the east in Cruz. The target location is marked at map coordinates 439, 410.

Because Vane will take the lead, follow the route he chooses across the water rather than trying to force your own path immediately.

Vane will also react—spooking the boat you’re tracking—so be ready to rescue him. Once he’s back on your ship, your next step is to chase down the Royal African Co. Frigate.

Naval Combat and Boarding: The Mission’s Main Checkpoint

When you’re in position to engage, start the attack. The Frigate will attempt to draw you toward the Fort, so your job is to keep the fight controlled: circle in a way that pulls the engagement as far from the Fort as you can. The closer you fight to your chosen safety zone, the faster you can bring the frigate down without needing extra interference.

Once the enemy is immobilized, use the Swivel Gun before boarding to eliminate as many men as possible. Then board the ship and bring morale down completely—this is how you learn more about where the Princess is.

When the cutscene ends, the quest wraps up and immediately places you into the next mission, so be prepared to continue without much downtime.

What to Do Next (And Where This Guide Fits)

If you’re planning your session, this mission typically works best when you already know your “first steps” approach: docking and talking to the right NPC quickly, following the intended route, and then prioritizing distance management during the frigate fight.