More Meaningful Upgrades
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.9% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #25 of 112 Ships mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
More Meaningful Upgrades
Upgrading the Jackdaw now delivers the power that is conveyed visually - an agile ship that is also truly deadly, even to a Man O' War
Installation instructions
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[]Install the DataPC_extra_chr.forge file in your game folder: ex: C:\steam\steamapps\common\Assasin's Creed IV Black Flag[/]
[]When prompted, hit "replace file in destination"[/]
[]Launch the game, and enjoy[/]
Tweaks made
These changes emphasize burst damage and faster ship takedown:
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[]Heavy Shot Level 2: Fires 2 volleys, 300 damage[/]
[]Heavy Shot Level 3: Fires 3 volleys, 400 damage[/]
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[]Mortar Level 4:
- Volley Duration increased to 3s
-Projectile Creation Delay reduced to 0. 125s
-Explosive Damage doubled (now 260)
- Physical Damage doubled (now 400)
[]Round Shot Level 3+: Now fires 2 volleys[/]
[]Round Shot Level 5: Now fires 3 volleys[/]
[]1 Second delay between volleys for Round Shot and Heavy Shot[/]
Requirements
This mod doesn't have any other requirements
More Meaningful Upgrades is a small mod for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag that buffs the effects of certain Jackdaw upgrades to better match the ship's visual firepower. With 28 endorsements and nearly 3,000 downloads, it's a niche tweak for players who want their upgraded ship to feel as powerful as it looks.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny but dedicated following (28 endorsements, 2,986 downloads)
- Directly addresses a common gripe: upgrades that don't feel impactful
- Simple concept—no bloat, just makes your ship hit harder
⚠️ Cons
- Only 28 endorsements—might be overlooked or untested by many
- No detailed patch notes or list of which upgrades are changed
- Last updated April 2026—could be outdated if the game has since patched
For Black Flag players who max out the Jackdaw and feel the upgrades don't pack enough punch. If you're a completionist or enjoy naval combat, this tweak adds satisfaction. Skip if you're fine with vanilla balance or want more comprehensive overhauls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to back up your original game files before replacing anything, just in case.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with specific upgrades.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Assassinscreedivblackflag Mods
- Author
- MCNinja3817
- Version
- 4
- Downloads
- 2,986
- Endorsements
- 28
- Category
- Ships
- Created
- 4/12/2026
- Updated
- 4/16/2026
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