You can get one of the free legendary crossover swords by redeeming the promo code through the Store/Redeem Code menu, then opening the Animus Exchange and claiming Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, or Naoe’s Shadowblade.
The free sword offer is handled through a promo code redemption, not a treasure chest, story mission, or random drop. After the code is redeemed, the reward appears through the Animus Exchange, where you can pick from Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, or Naoe’s Shadowblade.
All three are Legendary Cutlass weapons with 25 Damage, but their perks are very different. Pick based on the combat problem you want solved, because the best choice is not only about the damage number.
- What the free sword offer gives you
- Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, and Naoe’s Shadowblade compared
- How to redeem the free sword code in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
- Claim the sword from the Animus Exchange
- Which free sword you should choose
- Normal Exchange costs and other routes
- Mistakes that block the free sword claim
- Frequently Asked Questions
What the free sword offer gives you
The promo unlock route gives you access to the crossover sword selection inside the Animus Exchange. The three choices are Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, and Naoe’s Shadowblade.
This is separate from normal world loot. You should not be sailing around opening chests for these weapons, and you should not wait for a main mission reward. The route starts with the Store, moves through Redeem Code, and finishes in the Exchange.
Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, and Naoe’s Shadowblade compared
| Sword | Perk | Best pick for |
|---|---|---|
| Altaïr’s Swords | 25 Damage, 4 maximum takedowns, recovers health on takedowns | Survival, longer fights, and max takedown chains |
| Ezio’s Swords | 25 Damage, 3 maximum takedowns, lets you Perfect Parry unstoppable attacks | Countering red attacks you normally have to dodge |
| Naoe’s Shadowblade | 25 Damage, 4 maximum takedowns, extends the Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge window | Easier perfect timing and smoother defensive play |
Altaïr’s Swords are the safest pick if you want healing while chaining takedowns. Ezio’s Swords change how you deal with red unstoppable attacks, letting you parry attacks that normally force a dodge. Naoe’s Shadowblade is the most forgiving timing pick, since it makes Perfect Parries and Perfect Dodges easier to land.
Choose the perk before the look: Altaïr helps you stay alive, Ezio helps against red attacks, and Naoe makes perfect defensive timing easier.
How to redeem the free sword code in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced
KEY!Start in-game and use the Store’s Redeem Code tab to activate the free sword offer before opening the Animus Exchange.
STEP 1/5
Open the start menu
Press the Start button to open the main pause menu.
STEP 2/5
Enter the Store
Press Start again from the menu to go into the Store.
STEP 3/5
Switch to Redeem Code
Press LT to move to the Redeem Code section.
STEP 4/5
Enter the promo code
Paste or type the free sword code into the Redeem Code field.
STEP 5/5
Use online redemption instead
You can also redeem the code online if you prefer, but the exact online address and code text are not shown here.
Video help
Claim the sword from the Animus Exchange
How to claim Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, or Naoe’s Shadowblade
- INTRO: Once the promo code has been redeemed, return to the game menus and claim your sword from the Exchange tab in the Animus.
- Back out of the Store — Return from the Store after the code redemption is done.
- Open the start menu again — Press Start to bring the menu back up.
- Open the Animus on PC — Press F1 if you are playing on PC.
- Open the Animus on controller — Press and hold Select on controller to enter the Animus.
- Move to the Exchange — Press RB twice to reach the Exchange tab.
- Pick your sword — Choose Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, or Naoe’s Shadowblade.
- Select the sword — Press X on Xbox or Square on PlayStation to select the sword.
- Confirm the claim — Press and hold the confirm input to complete the claim.
- Check your inventory — Open your inventory and equip the sword after it appears there.
Which free sword you should choose
| If you want | Choose |
|---|---|
| Healing on takedowns and 4 maximum takedowns | Altaïr’s Swords |
| Perfect Parry against red unstoppable attacks | Ezio’s Swords |
| Easier Perfect Parries and Perfect Dodges | Naoe’s Shadowblade |
KEY!There is no single pick that makes the other two pointless. The three swords share the same 25 Damage baseline, so the choice comes down to the perk you will feel most often in combat.
Pick Altaïr’s Swords if you want sustain and the strongest takedown ceiling, since they have 4 maximum takedowns and restore health on takedowns. Pick Ezio’s Swords if red unstoppable attacks are what get you hit, because their perk lets you Perfect Parry those attacks instead of always dodging away. Pick Naoe’s Shadowblade if you want a more forgiving defensive rhythm, especially while learning Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge timing.
Normal Exchange costs and other routes
The free promo method is the route covered here: redeem the code, open the Animus Exchange, and claim from the three sword options. That is separate from the regular Exchange path, where these weapons can appear as paid-with-in-game-currency items.
Regular listings vary by currency label. Some in-game coverage uses Keys and lists these swords at 1500 Keys each, while other references use 1500 Helix Credits. Use the label shown in your own Animus Exchange. One non-promo route also places Naoe’s Shadowblade at a Level 2 General Store in camp for 7,000 Reales, but the free-code claim still goes through the promo redemption and Exchange flow above.
Mistakes that block the free sword claim
Do not waste time hunting normal treasure chests for these three weapons. Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, and Naoe’s Shadowblade are tied to the Animus Exchange route, with the free offer starting at Redeem Code.
Be careful with the name Naoe’s Shadowblade. Auto-captions and casual searches can mangle it, but the in-game item name is not “Naoe’s swords” or “Shadow Blades.” Also, do not judge the choice only by raw damage. Since all three sit at 25 Damage, the perk and maximum takedowns matter more here.
Finally, do not assume the promo automatically hands you all three. The free offer lets you pick between Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, and Naoe’s Shadowblade, but it does not establish that one code grants every sword at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get all three swords for free?
The promo flow lets you pick between Altaïr’s Swords, Ezio’s Swords, and Naoe’s Shadowblade. It does not establish that one redemption grants all three at once, so choose the first sword based on the perk you want most.
Where is the Redeem Code option in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced?
Open the start menu, enter the Store, then press LT to switch to Redeem Code. From there, paste or type the promo code.
What is the correct name for Naoe’s sword?
The correct item name is Naoe’s Shadowblade. It is a Legendary Cutlass with 25 Damage and a perk that makes Perfect Parries and Perfect Dodges easier.
Do these swords come from treasure chests or story missions?
No. These swords are tied to the Animus Exchange, not normal treasure chests or main story rewards. For the free offer, redeem the code first, then claim the sword from the Exchange.
Which free sword should you pick first?
Pick Altaïr’s Swords first for healing and 4 maximum takedowns, Ezio’s Swords first if you want to parry red unstoppable attacks, or Naoe’s Shadowblade first if you want easier Perfect Parry and Perfect Dodge timing.
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