Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced: Quest Item Locations & Interactive Tracking Guide

Quest Items in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced are the 15 story-critical objects — keys, artifacts, investigation clues, and documents — that Edward Kenway acquires, examines, and carries across the early campaign.

Unlike collectibles, Quest Items are not optional: every one is tied to a specific Main Quest objective and cannot be missed during normal story progression.

The Quest Item locations are fully documented on our AC BF Resynced interactive maps.

Three Quest Item Types

Story-automatic items — received directly from cutscenes or as automatic quest rewards without any additional interaction required.
Interactive investigation objects — environmental clues that must be examined by pressing the interact button when standing next to them.
Looted or pickpocketed keys — carried by specific named enemies. Either taken by stealth (pickpocketing without detection) or by force (assassination, knockout).

Sequence 1: Cape Bonavista

Glass Cube — awarded automatically after defeating Boss Duncan Walpole on Cape Bonavista. The mysterious Templar artifact that Walpole was transporting drives the entire game's central mystery. Required to progress Sequence 1.

Sequence 2: Havana

Stede's Money Purse — retrieved during "Lively Havana" in Havana. A pickpocket steals the purse from Stede while Edward synchronises the first Viewpoint — chase the thief, recover the purse, and return it to Stede to continue the quest.

Castillo Warehouse Key — carried by Captain Mendoza during the "...And My Sugar?" quest. Two acquisition methods: pickpocket him from behind while he patrols the upper wall of Castillo de la Real Fuerza, or knock him out while he inspects goods on the upper wall. Either method gives the key without triggering combat. Used to unlock the store room on the upper wall and retrieve the Stolen Goods.

Record of Confiscated Goods — a document found inside the eastern Castillo de la Real Fuerza tower during "...And My Sugar?" Enter via the northern window by dropping from the upper wall. Provides optional information confirming where the stolen goods are stored.

Stolen Goods — found inside the room on the roof of Castillo de la Real Fuerza, during "...And My Sugar?" Accessing the room requires the Castillo Warehouse Key looted from Captain Mendoza first.

Templar Ring — received automatically from Governor Torres during "Mister Walpole, I Presume?" at the Governor's Mansion. Confirms Edward's false identity as a Templar operative.

Curious Schematic — received automatically after leaving the Governor's Mansion during "Mister Walpole, I Presume?" A mysterious diagram that feeds into the game's larger Observatory mystery.

Notice — a document pinned on a wooden board, readable during "Claiming What's Due." Provides information about the Sage's whereabouts inside Torres' prison compound.

Havana Prison Key — carried by the warden who spawns in the courtyard during "Claiming What's Due." Assassinate him to collect the key, then use it to release the Sage from his cell.

Havana Warehouse Key — looted from the officer patrolling the northern side of Havana's plantation after completing "This Tyro Captain." Officer and key only spawn once that quest is done. Opens the Havana Warehouse to plunder — which rewards the "Saint Jerome as Cardinal" Painting.

Sequence 3: Abaco Island — The Investigation

"This Tyro Captain" includes a short investigation mini-sequence on Abaco Island where all four clues must be examined before the Ocelot hunt and crafting tutorial unlock:

Unspoiled Crates — loot the intact crates in the Abaco Island camp to confirm supplies weren't taken.
Mauled Men — examine the bodies to identify the cause of the attack.
Fish — examine the fish left in front of the tent for evidence of what predator was present.
Pawprints — examine the prints behind the broken cart to confirm an Ocelot was responsible. All four clues together identify that a hunting Ocelot disrupted the camp — leading directly to the "Hunt and skin 2 Ocelots" objective.

Sequence 3: Nassau

Nassau Warehouse Key — looted from the officer on the island's southern beach as the story progresses through "Now Hiring" continues.

Opens the Nassau Warehouse — which rewards the "Harbor Scene at Sunset" Painting.

All other Key Items can be found in the list below.

Name	Map Location	Details
Witless FoolsCumberland BayWitless Fools	Cumberland Bay	Witless Fools is a letter and quest item you'll have to find and investigate while playing the Loyalty, Discipline, and Courage Officer. Quest. Look for it on a barrel in the small camp on the southeastern side of the island.
Anotto Bay Smuggler's Chest KeyAnotto BayAnotto Bay Smuggler's Chest Key	Anotto Bay	Anotto Bay Smuggler's Chest Key is obtained from one of the smugglers in Anotto Bay camp. Look for him in the large cave, standing in front of the special chest. Use the key to open the large chest by the wall of the cave.
San Juan Smuggler's Chest KeySan JuanSan Juan Smuggler's Chest Key	San Juan	San Juan Smuggler's Chest Key is obtained from one of the smugglers in San Juan. Look for him on the lower side of the camp, patrolling around. Use the key to open the large special chest by the southern wall of the cave.
Bill of SaleGrand CaymanBill of Sale	Grand Cayman	The Bill of Sale is a quest item you must obtain by pickpocketing the King of Fishermen during the Templar Ships Templar Hunt quest. Once you get the Bill of Sale, bring it to Opía Apito.
Lucia Márquez's Templar KeyPinos IsleLucia Márquez's Templar Key	Pinos Isle	Lucia Márquez's Templar Key is a quest item and a reward for assassinating Lucia Márquez on Pinos Isle. Edward will collect it automatically at the end of The Trail of Lucia Márquez Templar Hunt. The key is used to obtain the Templar Armor Outfit inside the Cove, as part of the Damn Fine Gear quest.
More Monkey GossipTortuga IslandMore Monkey Gossip	Tortuga Island	Related Activity: Looting the Tortuga Warehouse To get the full story on the stolen Warehouse Key, hide in the bushes right out front of the main manor house within the plantation. Wait here to overhear two workers revealing that the monkey actually stole more than just the key—and had a little fun while doing it!
Guards Discussing Monkey BusinessTortuga IslandGuards Discussing Monkey Business	Tortuga Island	Related Activity: Looting the Tortuga Warehouse Right as you step off the dock, look straight ahead at the front gates of Tortuga Plantation. Press the corresponding button when the "Look" prompt appears to overhear an urgent conversation between the 2 guards. Apparently a Monkey has run off with the Warehouse Key!
Glass CubeCape BonavistaGlass Cube	Cape Bonavista	The Glass Cube is a quest item you'll obtain automatically after defeating Duncan Walpole during the Edward Kenway quest. The Cube is required to progress the story.
Stede's Money PurseHavanaStede's Money Purse	Havana	Stede's Money Purse is a quest item you'll have to retrieve during the Lively Havana quest. The purse belongs to Stede, who is being robbed while you synchronize the first viewpoint. Catch the thief, grab the purse, and bring it back to Stede to progress the quest.
Castillo Warehouse KeyHavanaCastillo Warehouse Key	Havana	The Castillo Warehouse Key is obtained from Captain Mendoza by pickpocketing him. Alternatively, you can obtain it by knocking him out while he is inspecting the goods on the upper wall of Castillo de la Real Fuerza. The key is used during the ...And My Sugar? quest to unlock the store room on the upper wall and obtain the stolen goods.
Record of Confiscated GoodsHavanaRecord of Confiscated Goods	Havana	The Record of Confiscated Goods is found on a table inside the eastern Castillo de la Real Fuerza tower. You can get inside via the northern window by dropping from the upper wall. The Record of Confiscated Goods can be retrieved only while playing the ...And My Sugar? quest, and it offers more information about the goods you are looking for.
Stolen GoodsHavanaStolen Goods	Havana	Found inside the room on the roof of the Castillo de la Real Fuerza. The Stolen Goods must be retrieved while playing the ...And My Sugar? quest. To get inside the room, you must pickpocket the Castillo Warehouse Key from Captain Mendoza.
Templar RingHavanaTemplar Ring	Havana	The Templar Ring is a quest item you'll receive from Governor Torres while playing Mister Walpole, I Presume? quest. The ring is used to progress the story.
Curious SchematicHavanaCurious Schematic	Havana	The Curious Schematic is a quest item you'll receive after leaving the Governor's mansion while playing Mister Walpole, I Presume? quest. The Schematic is used to progress the story.
NoticeHavanaNotice	Havana	The Notice is pinned on a wooden board. During the Claiming What's Due quest, you can read it to find out more about the Sage's whereabouts.
Havana Prison KeyHavanaHavana Prison Key	Havana	The Havana Prison Key can be obtained from the warden in the courtyard. He spawns during the Claiming What's Due quest, and you can assassinate him to get the key and release the Sage.
Unspoiled CratesAbaco IslandUnspoiled Crates	Abaco Island	The Unspoiled Crates are found in the Abaco Island camp. You'll have to loot them to progress in the This Tyro Captain quest.
Mauled MenAbaco IslandMauled Men	Abaco Island	The Mauled Men are found in the Abaco Island Camp. You'll have to examine them to progress the This Tyro Captan quest.
FishAbaco IslandFish	Abaco Island	The Fish is found in front of the tent in the Abaco Island Camp. You'll have to examine it to progress the This Tyro Captan quest.
PawprintsAbaco IslandPawprints	Abaco Island	Pawprints can be found behind the broken cart in the Abaco Island Camp. You'll have to examine them to progress the This Tyro Captan quest.
Havana Warehouse KeyHavanaHavana Warehouse Key	Havana	The Havana Warehouse Key is obtained by looting the officer on the northern side of the plantation. Both the officer and the key become available once you complete the This Tyro Captain quest. Use the Key to open and plunder the Havana Warehouse.
Nassau Warehouse KeyNassauNassau Warehouse Key	Nassau	The Nassau Warehouse Key is obtained by looting the officer on the island's southern side. You'll spot him on the beach. Both the officer and the key become available as you progress the Now Hiring quest. Use the Key to open and plunder the Nassau Warehouse.
Endeavor Cargo ManifestAndreas IslandEndeavor Cargo Manifest	Andreas Island	The Endeavor Cargo Manifest is a quest item you'll need to retrieve from Beckford's agent while playing the Sugarcane and Its Yields quest. It is required to progress the story, and you can obtain it via pickpocketing or by killing the agent.
Birthday Announcement Location #2Cat IslandBirthday Announcement Location #2	Cat Island	The Birthday Announcement Note is found on a table by the building with the Cat Island Viewpoint. Read it while playing the Sugarcane and Its Yields quest to find additional details about the celebrations on the island and the location of the Warehouse Key.
Cat Island Warehouse KeyCat IslandCat Island Warehouse Key	Cat Island	The Cat Island Warehouse Key is obtained by looting Mr. Beckford in the back of his manor on Cat Island. You'll spot him alongside his guests. The key is required to progress the Sugarcane and Its Yields quest. Use the Key to open and plunder the Cat Island Warehouse.
Du Casse's Templar KeyGreat InaguaDu Casse's Templar Key	Great Inagua	Du Casse's Templar Key is a quest item and a reward for assassinating Julien du Casse. Edward will collect it automatically at the end of the A Single Madman quest. The key is used to obtain the Templar Armor Outfit inside the Cove, as part of the Damn Fine Gear quest.
Listen in to the WardenHavanaListen in to the Warden	Havana	You can hide in the bushes here near the back western wall and hit your prompt button to "listen in" on the warden's conversation regarding the sage during the Claiming What's Due quest.
Letter From DecasseHavanaLetter From Decasse	Havana	A letter to the warden warning about the sage being the "slippery sort" and the need to double the guard, as well as a clue to where to find the keys in the quest: Claiming What's Due
A Pickpocketed MapHavanaA Pickpocketed Map	Havana	A Pickpocketed Map is a quest item you'll have to retrieve from the thief in the market while playing the A Thief in the Market Templar Hunt. Chase the thief, assassinate him, then loot his body and get the map. Once you have it, bring it to Rhona Dinsmore to start the next part in the Havana Templar Hunt Questline (Arms Race).
Powder Reserve #1HavanaPowder Reserve #1	Havana	The first Powder Reserve Keg is found in the restricted courtyard west of the Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis in Havana. The Keg must be destroyed as part of the Arms Race Templar Hunt.
Powder Reserve #2HavanaPowder Reserve #2	Havana	The second Powder Reserve Keg is found in the restricted courtyard west of the central Havana market. The Keg must be destroyed as part of the Arms Race Templar Hunt.
Powder Reserve #3HavanaPowder Reserve #3	Havana	The third Powder Reserve Keg is found in the restricted courtyard on the northwestern side of Havana. Look for it under a pergola. The Keg must be destroyed as part of the Arms Race Templar Hunt.
Hilary Flint's Templar KeyHavanaHilary Flint's Templar Key	Havana	Hilary Flint's Templar Key is a quest item and a reward for assassinating Hilary Flint in Havana. Edward will collect it automatically at the end of Flint's End Templar Hunt. The key is used to obtain the Templar Armor Outfit inside the Cove, as part of the Damn Fine Gear quest.
PlantainGreat InaguaPlantain	Great Inagua	The Plantain is a bucket of food and a quest item. You'll get to carry it to the villa while playing The One With the Gun Officer Quest. Pick it up and carry it back to Edward's mansion.
Last Will and TestamentBlack IslandLast Will and Testament	Black Island	Related Quest: Officer Quest-The One With the Gun The Last Will and Testament is found on the upper floor of the Baldwin mansion on Black Island. It is a quest item you'll need to investigate while playing "The One With the Gun," Officer Quest.
Barrister's LetterBlack IslandBarrister's Letter	Black Island	Related Quest: Officer Quest—The One With the Gun Barrister's Letter is found on the ground floor of the Baldwin mansion on Black Island. It is a quest item you'll need to investigate while playing "The One With the Gun," Officer Quest.
Black Island Warehouse KeyBlack IslandBlack Island Warehouse Key	Black Island	The Black Island Warehouse Key is obtained by looting the officer on the island's southwestern side, near the main house, next to a campfire. You can sneak up into the tree above him to take him out easily. Note: Both the officer and the key are not available if you explore the island while playing the Officer Quest: The One With the Gun, so make sure to finish the quest first. Make sure to loot the guard so you can use the Key to open and plunder the Black Island Warehouse.
Neatly Folded LetterHavanaNeatly Folded Letter	Havana	The Neatly Folded Letter is a quest item and part of Barrister's treasure, which you'll have to retrieve at the end of the Big Wig Officer Quest. You'll find it by a bush in the small gulf on the northwestern side of Havana.
Jing Lang's NoteNassauJing Lang's Note	Nassau	Jing Lang's Note is one of the clues you'll have to find while playing The Other Brother Templar Hunt. You can find the note outside the house you'll have to investigate during the said quest.
Jing Lang's Templar KeyNassauJing Lang's Templar Key	Nassau	Jing Lang's Templar Key is a quest item and a reward for assassinating Jing Lang in Nassau. Edward will collect it automatically at the end of Queen of Pirates, King of Fools Templar Hunt. The key is used to obtain the Templar Armor Outfit inside the Cove, as part of the Damn Fine Gear quest.
Gold LocketFloridaGold Locket	Florida	Related Quest: Gold Locket Local Event (Havana) The Gold Locket is a quest item that can be found inside an underwater chest on the western coast of Florida. Note: Chest Coordinates are 380,800. Make sure that once you find it, you return to Havana to complete the Gold Locket Local Event.
Matanzas Warehouse KeyMatanzasMatanzas Warehouse Key	Matanzas	The Matanzas Warehouse Key is obtained by looting the corpse of the officer in Lucia's swamp on the southwestern side of the plantation. After you deal with Lucia, look for the corpse inside her nest. Use the Key to open and plunder the Matanzas Warehouse.
Tortuga Warehouse KeyTortuga IslandTortuga Warehouse Key	Tortuga Island	Related Activity: Looting the Tortuga Warehouse The Tortuga Warehouse Key is found on a wooden box on the western side of the plantation. Next to it, you should be able to see some bananas. Use the Key to open and plunder the Tortuga Island Warehouse.
Birthday Announcement Location #1Cat IslandBirthday Announcement Location #1	Cat Island	During the quest Sugarcane and Its Yields on Cat Island, you can look for a letter that provides intel on the warehouse key's whereabouts. Near the north-center section of this hostile area, there is a stack of crates conveniently lined up to hide behind. Look on top of one of the crates to find a letter called “Birthday Announcement." It appears Emerson Beckford is calling for a celebration, which gives you a clue as to where you might find the warehouse key...
Birthday Announcement Location #3Cat IslandBirthday Announcement Location #3	Cat Island	During the quest Sugarcane and Its Yields on Cat Island, you can look for a letter that provides intel on the warehouse key's whereabouts. Near the western part of this hostile area, right beside the manor, there are 2 guards near a camp fire around some stacked crates. Look on top of one of the crates to find a letter called “Birthday Announcement." It appears Emerson Beckford is calling for a celebration, which gives you a clue as to where you might find the warehouse key...
Dinah's Food PlateCaracolDinah's Food Plate	Caracol	Dinah's plate is found by the roasted pig cooked by Padre. Make sure you bring it to Dinah while playing the A Second Chance Officer Quest.
Duty Roster LetterGreat InaguaDuty Roster Letter	Great Inagua	This letter can be found in southwestern Great Inagua during the A Single Madman quest (coordinates: 810, 435). Head north on the main path and descend the hill to a small enemy camp. Clear the enemies to safely loot the salvage crate and collect the letter sitting on an adjacent crate. Give it a read to discover that your target, Julien du Casse, is calling in extra guards to lock down his manor!

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