AC4 Black Flag: Learn How to Play the Multiplayer mode of the game

The objective of the newest entry in the Assassin's Creed game series is very simple: when you start the AC4 Black Flag you will receive a photo of a target that must be hunted, in return some other player will get a picture, so that everyone has the twofold aim of hunting down someone and at the same time to hide. The scenario is always composed of dozens of NPCs (characters controlled by the game) similar to all appearance, making it very difficult to search for the target, since all the time, players attempt to mimic the behavior of NPCs.

The Multiplayer mode controls are exactly the same as campaign mode. The focus of this short guide will give the best tips and instructions for you to become the best assassin in the Caribbean.

How to identify and kill the enemy

When it comes to identifying your target, special skills are great, but the truth is that they are not always necessary. Rather, you should always save your key skills for times of emergency, because normally use them will cause you to be identified.


Once you approach similar to your target, please note the following characteristics:

- NPCs are predictable; they use circular routes and usually do not cross the center of open places, or use shortcuts.

- NPCs rarely walk on surfaces that require balance or on roofs.

- NPCs never use and fast walking or running animations have to demonstrate that. If someone is faster than the other it will be a player.

- NPCs standing in groups, usually are oriented in cardinal directions (North, South, East and West).

- NPCs have automatic animations reaction to some actions of players (like when they are "bowled over" by a corridor).



- Although obvious, NPCs never kill, stun or use special abilities.

- Players usually are moving a little more worried when they walk in and look at your surroundings at the same time.

- Players are more likely to make sudden movements, such as turning entirely to ninety or one hundred and eighty degrees.

- Players who remain pressing the murdering will always make a slight movement with his hands, pay attention to detect it.

- Players walking along with a group of NPCs are almost never the leader of the group, because there is no way to lead them.

- Can you mix even with a NPC walking alone, but it is impossible to mix another player, so if the Blend function does not work you know that the character is being controlled by someone.

Other Useful tips

Always attack your target if you spot him on the roof

Remember, recognize and master these tips is crucial to avoid many mistakes often committed by players new element. Recognizing behaviors is the most basic and most important function of this game, and good players will do their best to blend into the scenery and NPCs.

Another important tip is to understand that there are players, especially those high-level who want to be found to kill his pursuers. If someone is running circles erratically or doing some other obvious and pointless thing, be wary, because the chances are greater that it is a trap your opponent. Always kill these opponents at a distance, with a pistol, and it relies on a skill like Sabotage to take no chances.

Regarding the skills of the game, they are all very helpful and will help you greatly, depending of course on your style. There are, however, three skill that are terrible and should not be used by any player: Money-Bomb, Booby Trap and Poison Dart. Both or take too long to be made, and its effects are not worth so worthwhile. Do not spend your money on any of the three. All others are well balanced and have several interesting uses.

Regarding the skills of the game, they are all very helpful and will help you greatly, depending of course on your style. There are, however, three skill that are terrible and should not be used by any player: Money-Bomb, Booby Trap and Poison Dart. Both or take too long to be made, and its effects are not worth so worthwhile. Do not spend your money on any of the three. All others are well balanced and have several interesting uses.

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