Bureau Under Attack Guide: Defend Rhona and Survive the Templars
Bureau Under Attack is a Templar Hunt quest in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Remastered, and it’s also the starting point for Rhona Dinsmore—Havana’s key Assassin contact. If you’re stepping into the quest for the first time, the core challenge is simple: defend Rhona and the Assassin Bureau long enough to survive the incoming Templars, while setting up your defenses quickly before the first wave hits.
Why This Quest Structure Matters for Players
Right when you first locate Rhona Dinsmore in Havana, you’ll see her pinned down at the local Assassin’s Bureau. The game doesn’t give you much preparation time—Templars swarm the area shortly after you arrive—so the quest rewards players who can plan their setup in seconds and then execute consistently under pressure.
That pressure is reinforced by the battlefield layout. The courtyard offers three possible entry points for enemies, meaning your defense isn’t just about dealing damage—it’s about controlling space. The game nudges you to use the environment immediately rather than waiting for opponents to reach you.
- The quest opens with a time-sensitive defense scenario, so pre-planning your approach is crucial.
- There are three entrances to the courtyard, and your strategy should cover all of them.
- Explosive red powder kegs are the primary tool for creating an early ambush.
- Once the timer ends, you’ll face a close-quarters cleanup phase that’s better handled with pistols followed by swords.
- Health and ammo are available at the tables in front of the Bureau if you need to recover mid-fight.
Bureau Under Attack Walkthrough
When you first meet Rhona Dinsmore in Havana, she’ll be pinned down at the local Assassin’s Bureau while the situation deteriorates around her. Templars will rush in soon, leaving you only a short window to get your defenses ready.
Look at the courtyard and note the three possible entrances. Following Rhona’s lead, take the explosive red powder kegs and position them near each entrance. The goal is to set up ambushes so the approaching enemies get hit immediately as they push into the area.
As soon as the timer runs out, guards move in on your location. At that point, switch to your pistols to blast them back using the explosive barrels as leverage, then finish off the remaining enemies with your swords for quicker close-range takedowns.
If you start running low on resources during the defense, the area provides support. Extra supplies—specifically health and ammo—are laid out on tables directly in front of the Bureau.
After you successfully defend Rhona through three waves of guards, Bureau Under Attack is complete.
Up Next: What to Do After You Finish
Once the defense objective is cleared, you can move on to the next set of priorities. The guide’s “Up Next” section is framed around getting organized early—starting with things you should handle first—before moving deeper into practical advice and broader quest planning.
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