Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Cove Upgrade Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

Cove Upgrades in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced are the 10 construction and restoration projects at Great Inagua — Edward Kenway's Caribbean hideout — that expand Kenway's Fleet capacity, unlock animal materials for purchase, open Jackdaw upgrade tiers, enable passive income, and restore the settlement's four core buildings.


Building all 10 earns the "Governor" (Silver) trophy and unlocks the full range of systems that make Great Inagua the most important location in the game. All Cove Upgrades are fully visible and trackable on Map Master's Great Inagua interactive map.


Build Order and Total Cost


All 10 Cove Upgrades cost a combined 48,100 Reales. The Tavern Restoration at just 100 Reales is the cheapest and most immediately impactful for unlocking all three Minigames at expert level and increasing Royal Convoy spawn rates.


The Harbourmaster upgrades are the most time-sensitive — they unlock Jackdaw upgrade tiers and should be prioritised early to avoid hitting a wall on ship combat progression.


Recommended build order: Tavern Restoration (100R) → Harbourmaster Level 1 (500R) → General Store Level 1 (500R) → Harbourmaster Level 2 (2,500R) → General Store Level 2 (2,500R) → Manor Level 1 (4,000R) → Harbourmaster Level 3 (5,000R) → General Store Level 3 (5,000R) → Manor Level 2 (8,000R) → Manor Level 3 (20,000R).


Manor: Three Levels, Three Fleet Berths, Passive Income


The Manor is the centrepiece of Great Inagua and Edward's primary base of operations.


  • Level 1: Facade (4,000 Reales) — rebuilds the Manor's exterior. Unlocks the Protection Money Box — a passive income source that accumulates Reales over time without any player input. Also adds one new ship berth for Kenway's Fleet, increasing the number of ships that can be deployed simultaneously on missions.


  • Level 2: Tower and Garden (8,000 Reales) — restores the watchtower and grounds. Increases the Maximum Protection Money ceiling so the box holds more before needing to be collected. Adds one more ship berth for Kenway's Fleet.


  • Level 3: Guesthouse (20,000 Reales) — completes the Manor complex. Further increases Maximum Protection Money. Adds the third additional ship berth. Also unlocks the Reuben Ranzo Song Sheet — which appears on the wooden table outside the Guesthouse and cannot be collected before this upgrade is built.


General Store: Three Levels, All Animal Materials


The General Store upgrade system progressively unlocks every animal skin, pelt, and hide for direct Bone-based purchase — eliminating the need to hunt specific animals in the wild.


  • Level 1 (500 Reales) — unlocks Common-tier wildlife for purchase: Crocodile Leather, Deer Hide, Howler Monkey Skin, Iguana Leather, Ocelot Pelt, Wild Pig Hide, and Hammerhead Shark Bone.


  • Level 2 (2,500 Reales) — unlocks Rare Weapons in the store's weapon tab and Rare-tier wildlife: Black Jaguar Pelt, Capuchin Monkey Pelt, Hutia Hide, Jaguar Pelt, Rabbit Pelt, Red Howler Monkey Skin, and White Jaguar Pelt.


  • Level 3 (5,000 Reales) — unlocks Legendary Weapons in the weapon tab and the remaining sea-animal materials: Bull Shark Skin, Great White Shark Bone, Humpback Whale Skin, and Killer Whale Skin. All animal materials are now purchasable using Bones.


Tavern Restoration: 100 Reales, Immediate Impact


Tavern Restoration (100 Reales) — the cheapest Cove Upgrade and one of the most immediately rewarding.


Restoring the Tavern unlocks all three expert-level (3/3 difficulty) Minigame tables — Checkers, Nine-Man Morris, and Fanorona — inside the Great Inagua Tavern.


It also increases the chance for a Royal Convoy to spawn when sailing the Caribbean, making naval raiding more lucrative. Build this first — the cost is trivial, and the benefits are immediate.


Harbourmaster: Three Tiers, Full Jackdaw Access


The Harbourmaster upgrades control over which Jackdaw upgrade tiers are accessible from any Harbourmaster across the entire Caribbean. Without upgrading Great Inagua's Harbourmaster, higher-tier upgrades remain locked regardless of which port Edward visits.


  • Level 1 (500 Reales) — unlocks Jackdaw upgrades up to Tier II across all Caribbean Harbourmasters.
  • Level 2 (2,500 Reales) — unlocks Jackdaw upgrades up to Tier III.
  • Level 3 (5,000 Reales) — unlocks all Jackdaw upgrades with no further tier restrictions. Required for the "Ship This" (Silver) trophy to become possible.
Name Details
Manor Upgrade Lvl. 1: FacadeGreat Inagua

When rebuilt from its crumbling shell, this location will serve as your grand estate and a symbol of your growing power.


Building Effects:

  • Unlock Protection Money Box.
  • Unlocks one new ship berth for Kenway's Fleet.


Cost:

  • 4,000 Reales
Manor Upgrade Lvl. 2: Tower and GardenGreat Inagua

When restored, this tall watchtower will rise above manicured ground, offering both beauty and a commanding view of the coast.


Building Effects:

  • Increase Maximum Protection Money.
  • Unlocks one new ship berth for Kenway's Fleet.


Cost:

  • 8,000 Reales
Manor Upgrade Lvl. 3: GuesthouseGreat Inagua

Once completed, this location will serve as a warm lodging for visitors, offering rest before the next tide.


Building Effects:

  • Increase Maximum Protection Money.
  • Unlocks one new ship berth for Kenway's Fleet.


Cost:

  • 20,000 Reales
General Store Upgrade Lvl. 1Great Inagua

When completed, this will become a modest shop stocked with necessities and oddities gathered from far-off ports.


Building Effects:

  • Unlocks some wildlife skin for purchase:
  • Crocodile Leather
  • Deer Hide
  • Howler Monkey Skin
  • Iguana Leather
  • Ocelot Pelt
  • Wild Pig Hide
  • Hammerhead Shark Bone


Cost:

  • 500 Reales
General Store Upgrade Lvl. 2Great Inagua

When expanded, it will offer finer wares and rare supplies, drawing merchants from across the sea.


Building Effects:

  • Unlocks Rare Weapons for purchase.
  • Unlocks more wildlife skin for purchase:
  • Black Jaguar Pelt
  • Capuchin Monkey Pelt
  • Hutia Hide
  • Jaguar Pelt
  • Rabbit Pelt
  • Red Howler Monkey Skin
  • White Jaguar Pelt


Cost:

  • 2500 Reales
General Store Upgrade Lvl. 3Great Inagua

At its height, it will become a thriving emporium where exotic goods and coveted treasures from distant seas are traded freely.


Building Effects:

  • Unlocks Legendary Weapons for purchase.
  • Unlocks all wildlife skin for purchase:
  • Bull Shark Skin
  • Great White Shark Bone
  • Humpback Whale Skin
  • Killer Whale Skin


Cost:

  • 5000 Reales
Tavern RestorationGreat Inagua

When rebuilt, this will become the lively hall filled with the hum of conversation, the clink of mugs, and the scent of spiced rum.


Building Effects:

  • Increase three mini-games in expert level.
  • Increases the chance for a Royal Convoy.


Cost:

  • 100 Reales
Harbourmaster Upgrade Lvl. 1Great Inagua

Once built, this location will be overseen by a seasoned dockmaster, arranging repairs, outfitting upgrades, and ensuring your vessel is ready for the seas ahead.


Building Effects:

  • Unlocks the availability of Jackdaw upgrades up to Tier II.


Cost:

  • 500 Reales
Harbourmaster Upgrade Lvl. 2Great Inagua

When improved, it will provide advanced upgrades and sturdier refits, preparing your ships for harsher seas.


Building Effects:

  • Unlocks the availability of Jackdaw upgrades up to Tier III.


Cost:

  • 2,500 Reales
Harbourmaster Upgrade Lvl. 3Great Inagua

At its finest, it will provide access to superior fitting and rare supplies, its docks showing subtle marks of wealth and refinement.


Building Effects:

  • Unlocks the availability of all Jackdaw upgrades.


Cost:

  • 5,000 Reales
Campfire RestorationGreat Inagua

When raised, this will become a roaring blaze where rum flows freely and drunken pirates linger, eager to join the next reckless voyage.


Building Effects:

  • Drunk Pirates are free to hire.
  • Unlocks two new ship berths for Kenway's Fleet.


Cost:

  • 6,000 Reales


Note: The Campfire Restoration becomes available after you restore the Great Inagua Tavern.

Brothel RestorationGreat Inagua

Once rebuilt, this will become a dimly lit refuge where sailors find comfort and fleeting company after a long voyage.


Building Effects:

  • Dancers are free to hire.
  • Boarding crew deals increased damage.


Cost:

  • 6,000 Reales


Note: The Brothel Restoration becomes available after you restore the Great Inagua Tavern.

Fisherman's Wharf RestorationGreat Inagua

Once restored, this will become a weathered stretch of docks ruled by an old salt who knows every tide, every shoal, and how to find rare creatures of the deep.


Building Effects:

  • Increases Hideout profit over time.
  • Double the effectiveness of gathering skins from sea animals.


Cost:

  • 5,000 Reales


Note: The Fisherman's Wharf Restoration becomes available after you restore the Great Inagua Tavern and the Harbourmaster.

Treasure Dealer RestorationGreat Inagua

Once raised, this dock will bustle with trade, while a few skilled hands quietly piece torn treasure maps back together.


Building Effects:

  • Increases Hideout profit over time.
  • Exclusive items and map restoration service.
  • Chance of increased profit on Fleet's Trade missions.


Cost:

  • 5,000 Reales


Note: The Treasure Dealer Restoration becomes available after you restore the Great Inagua Tavern and the General Store.

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