HMS Prince

Facing the legendary HMS Prince in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag? Learn its tactics, weaknesses, and how to defeat this ghost ship south of Saint-Domingue for 20,000 reales.

Alright, so you've heard tales of the legendary ships in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, and one of the spookiest is definitely the HMS Prince. This Royal Navy warship is one of those encounters that really tests your skills with the Jackdaw. You'll find her lurking south of Saint-Domingue, usually shrouded in a ghostly fog. Seriously, the fog and her tattered black sails make her look like something risen from the dead – even the Jackdaw's crew gets spooked! When you spot her, she'll try to stay hidden in that fog, using her mortars to wear you down. It's a slow burn, so you'll need to be patient. The trick here is to get close enough to land your broadsides effectively, but be ready for her heavy volley. It's a bit different from the usual Man O' War attacks; she fires one big, damaging shot instead of the usual three. Once you manage to sink her, you'll be rewarded with 20,000 reales worth of gold. Nice haul, right? Just remember, she's designed to be intimidating, but stick to your strategy, manage your repairs, and you'll send her to the bottom. **Behind the scenes:** Fun fact, the HMS Prince's design, with the ghostly fog and tattered sails, is a nod to the Black Pearl from Pirates of the Caribbean. It's one of the four legendary ship battles in the game, and unlike some of the others with unique tactics, she fights more like a standard Man O' War, just with that extra punch from her heavy broadside.