Completion route
Clear by type, but sail by region
The fastest completion route is usually one region sweep that combines several collectible types.
| Type | Best timing | Route hint |
|---|---|---|
| Viewpoints | Before detailed cleanup | Reveal nearby icons and reduce backtracking |
| Animus Fragments | During city or ruin sweeps | Group with rooftops, caves, and shipwreck paths |
| Sea Shanties | When already on rooftops | Plan the chase direction before the sheet moves |
| Templar Keys | When following mission or hunt chains | Check unlock progress before leaving the region |
| Mayan Stelae | When solving outfit routes | Pair with map and location checks |
Region-first sweep
Choose the sweep by what can waste time
Use this route split when a region has several icons and you need to decide what to clear before leaving.
| Route problem | Clear first | Safe move |
|---|---|---|
| The map is still fogged | Viewpoints and local map checks | Reveal nearby icons before chasing small markers |
| A rooftop route is active | Sea shanties and Animus fragments | Finish movement checks while Edward is already above the street |
| A reward chain is active | Templar keys, Mayan stelae, or treasure maps | Confirm unlock progress before marking the region complete |
| A ship route is nearby | Treasure maps and elite plan overlaps | Compare Jackdaw needs before sailing away |
| The counter looks incomplete | All nearby collectible types | Search the region name and confirm the save counter |
Sweep checklist
What to check before closing a region
Use a closing checklist when a city, island, or shipwreck looks complete.
- Sync viewpoints and scan the local map.
- Search the region name in the database.
- Check fragments, shanties, chests, keys, stelae, and treasure maps together.
- Confirm the in-save counter before sailing away.


