Trinkets in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced are the equippable passive perks that replace the outfit-based buff system of the original 2013 game — small accessories that give Edward Kenway persistent combat, exploration, and economy advantages with no stats investment required.
Two Trinkets can be equipped simultaneously, allowing paired builds. All Trinket locations are fully visible on Map Master's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced interactive maps.
Trinkets did not exist in the original Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag — perks were locked to specific Outfits, meaning players had to sacrifice appearance for function.
Resynced separates perks from appearance entirely: Outfits are now purely cosmetic, and Trinkets carry all passive effects independently. Equip any two from the inventory at any time, swap them freely between encounters, and stack their bonuses.
Trinket rarity does not correlate directly with power. Several Rare Trinkets — Exotic Sea Shells, Narwhal's Horn, and Lodestone — outperform many Legendary options in practical use. The rarity label indicates acquisition difficulty more than combat value.
Secret Chests (Special Chests in the world):
World exploration:
Treasure Dealer, Great Inagua:
Quest and contract rewards:
DLC:
Early game: Diamond Trinket + Exotic Sea Shells — the two most impactful early Trinkets, both accessible in the first three Sequences. Diamond removes the oxygen pressure from mandatory underwater quest sections; Exotic Sea Shells halves the animal grinding needed for Health and Holster upgrades.
Combat build: Shark Teeth + Black Pearl — Brutes cannot deny Chain Takedowns, and each takedown chains to one additional enemy. The combination turns the game's most dangerous enemies into the easiest crowd-control opportunity in dense fights.
Stealth build: Hidden Ones Sigil + Gold Earring — extended crouched detection window alongside reduced Wanted Level accumulation from piracy, covering both land stealth and naval aggression.
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| Rabbit's FootCayman SoundRabbit's Foot | Cayman Sound | Rabbit's Foot is a common Trinket you'll automatically obtain after completing The Taino Assassin Templar Hunt on Cayman Sound. Trinket Description:
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| Brass Bird TrinketCape BonavistaBrass Bird Trinket | Cape Bonavista | The Brass Bird Trinket is obtained at the start of the game. It is part of the Master Assassin Character Pack, which can be purchased independently or as part of the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Deluxe Edition. Trinket Description:
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| Blackbeard's TrinketCape BonavistaBlackbeard's Trinket | Cape Bonavista | Blackbeard's Trinket is obtained at the start of the game. It is part of the Master Assassin Naval Pack, which can be purchased independently or as part of the Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Deluxe Edition. Trinket Description:
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| Exotic Sea ShellsHavanaExotic Sea Shells | Havana | The Exotic Sea Shells Trinket is obtained by looting the southern Havana City secret chest. Trinket Description:
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| Diamond TrinketCape BonavistaDiamond Trinket | Cape Bonavista | To locate this special trinket, jump down from the southern Cape Bonavista Viewpoint. Once you hit the water, dive directly underneath your landing spot to find a large chest containing the item. Trinket Description:
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| Gold EarringSalt Key BankGold Earring | Salt Key Bank | To locate the Gold Earring Trinket, look for the underwater special chest at the bottom of the waterfall on the southern side of Salt Key Bank, outside the village. Trinket Description:
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| Redbull Stormrunner PendantCaribbean SeaRedbull Stormrunner Pendant | Caribbean Sea | The Stormrunner Pendant by Redbull is a Rare Trinket you can find east of Nassau. Look for it at coordinates 615, 767, near some large corals. Trinket Description:
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| Narwhal's HornCat IslandNarwhal's Horn | Cat Island | The Narwhal's Horn Trinket is found inside Beckford's Manor on Cat Island. Look for it on the second floor of the manor, on a book that is placed on a cupboard. Trinket Description:
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| LodestoneGreat InaguaLodestone | Great Inagua | The Lodestone Trinket can be purchased from any General Store for 7,000 Reales. To unlock it, you have to purchase the Great Inagua General Store Lvl. 2. Trinket Description:
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| Shark TeethGreat InaguaShark Teeth | Great Inagua | The Shark Teeth Legendary Trinket can be purchased from any General Store for 25,000 Reales. To unlock it, you have to purchase the Great Inagua General Store Lvl. 3. Trinket Description:
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| Found CoinGreat InaguaFound Coin | Great Inagua | Related Quest: The Art Lover Part 1 Side Quest The Found Coin Trinket is a reward you'll obtain by completing the Art Lover Part 1 Side Quest in Great Inagua, once you find 15 Art Pieces. Trinket Description:
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| Lock of HairGreat InaguaLock of Hair | Great Inagua | The Lock of Hair Trinket is obtained in Great Inagua after completing the Wayward Souls Rift Challenge. Trinket Description:
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| Folded PalmHavanaFolded Palm | Havana | The Folded Palm Trinket is obtained in Havana after completing the Spiteful Soldier Local Event. Trinket Description:
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| Anchor MedallionSacrifice IslandAnchor Medallion | Sacrifice Island | The Anchor Medallion Trinket is found on Sacrifice Island. Look for it inside a Special Chest in the southwestern Mayan tower overlooking the coast. Trinket Description:
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| Guardian Beast TrinketCaribbean SeaGuardian Beast Trinket | Caribbean Sea | The Guardian Beast Trinket is found in the underwater Dry Tortuga Treasure Chest at coordinates 356,701. Look for the chest on the sea floor, but make sure you avoid the sea urchins. The location of the chest and the trinket is revealed by the Havana Treasure Map you'll find during the Smelly Sailors Local Event in Havana. Trinket Description:
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| Templar CrossGreat InaguaTemplar Cross | Great Inagua | Related Quest: Damn Fine Gear This legendary trinket is unlocked by completing the "Damn Fine Gear" quest. You must hunt down several Templar targets to retrieve a total of four keys, which are then used to unlock the caged skeleton inside your room at the Great Inagua Manor.
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