Edward Kenway carries two weapons at once in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, and while dual swords handle the up-close brawling, pistols are what separate a good pirate from a terrifying one. They deal high damage, reach enemies at range, and the right perk can flip an entire combat encounter in your favor. Here's the lowdown on every Legendary pistol worth your Reales.
Why pistols hit different in this game
The pistol slot in Black Flag Resynced is not just a backup option. Because Edward can equip two pistols simultaneously and fire them in quick succession, a well-chosen pair can delete enemies before a sword fight even starts. Each Legendary pistol comes with a unique perk that changes how you play, so the choice is less about raw damage and more about which playstyle you want to commit to.
All six pistols listed here are from the base game or deluxe edition. None require microtransactions.
The full tier breakdown
The top pick and why it stands alone
The Golden Flintlock Pistols sit at the top for one reason: a range of 28 (the highest in the game) paired with a time-slow perk that triggers on every kill. Land a shot, time crawls, and suddenly lining up a headshot on the next enemy becomes trivial. String those kills together and you can chain the effect almost indefinitely during group fights. They cost 18,000 Reales at the General Store in Great Inagua, so start saving early.
Two pistols that reward skill
The Dark Animus Corsair Flintlocks function like a ricochet weapon, hitting a second target with every shot. For players who regularly find themselves surrounded during ship boardings, this turns each bullet into two damage instances. You unlock them through the Eye in the Dark Project on the Animus screen, which requires completing Anomalies to accumulate Data Fragments.
The Rustic Flintlocks are arguably the most skill-expressive option in the entire pistol roster. Master the Perfect Dodge timing and your Quick Shots cost zero ammo, indefinitely. Range sits at 22 with a draw speed of 1.20, and you can claim them for free directly from the store tab on the in-game map. That last part is hard to argue with.
The stealth-focused pair
Two pistols cater specifically to players who prefer staying anonymous. The Peaceful Means fires with significantly reduced noise, meaning nearby enemies do not immediately snap to your location after a shot. Its stats are modest (range 20, draw speed 1.00), but the ability to fire from a bush and stay hidden is worth more than raw numbers in a stealth run. Pick it up from the Treasure Dealer in Great Inagua for 5,000 Reales plus crafting materials including 3x Capuchin Monkey Pelt, 4x Iguana Leather, and 20x Rum Barrels.
The Darkworker's Pistols take stealth further. While anonymous, every shot you fire costs zero ammo. The draw speed of 1.50 is the highest in the game, making these the fastest-firing pistols available. They come bundled with the deluxe edition Master Assassin pack, so players who picked up that version already have them waiting.
Captain Drake's Flintlocks round out the list
At the bottom of the Legendary tier sits Captain Drake's Flintlocks, which instantly kill Captains (excluding boss encounters). The range of 24 and draw speed of 1.20 are solid, but the perk is situational at best since Captains are not particularly threatening to begin with. You purchase them from a secret General Store on an unmarked island at coordinates 550, 638. Worth picking up if you want to speed-clear ship boardings, but do not prioritize them over the options above.
What this means for players building toward an optimized loadout is that the Golden Flintlock Pistols should be the endgame target, with the Rustic Flintlocks serving as a strong free alternative while you grind the Reales. For a full picture of how pistols fit into Edward's complete arsenal, the best weapons guide for AC Black Flag Resynced covers swords and pistols together, and the best build and loadout guide maps out how to pair your pistols with trinkets and crafting upgrades for maximum combat power.
