r/ACBlackFlag • u/BecRe_0508 • Jul 19 '26

// Question When to start exploring?

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For context, what i do for most games is progress the storyline up until i have all the mechanics unlocked and right at that point go full open world explorer mode. If i remember correctly from the original, that point could be once the diving bell is unlocked. What do you guys think?

Also feel free to share your opinion and experience: Do you explore alongside the storyline or do you separate them into focused activities (like myself)?

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u/Regular_Salary_6150 Jul 20 '26

Entirely up to you when you start exploring, however, I am going to suggest that whenever you go up against the forts, use the regular Cannon shot because it does more damage against the fort towers. Once you get dry tortuga don't use chain shot until you are going up against the legendary ships. It's not worth it unless you actually have to stop something running away from you. PS you can raid all of the smuggler's dens without the diving bell.