All four legendary ships

Legendary ships are one of the strongest endgame keywords in PC Gamer's guide cluster. They deserve a focused page because the broad Jackdaw guide is not enough for this intent.

When to attempt them

Treat legendary ships as late naval checks. Upgrade hull, broadside damage, mortar or secondary tools, and repair consistency before attempting them.

What changed in Resynced

Ubisoft says naval combat adds secondary weapons, reworked factions, and enemy equipment differences. That means original-game tactics are useful starting points, not final remake answers.

Content expansion standard

A full version of this page should include ship name, region, recommended upgrades, danger pattern, common failure reason, and post-fight reward.

Questions

Should I fight legendary ships before finding Ultimate Ship Plans?

Only if you are overprepared. For most players, plan and hull upgrades make the fights less expensive and less frustrating.