Sequence 2-1: Lively Havana

Optional Missions:

- Tackle the Pickpocket

- Use smoke bombs to escape combat

Follow Stede as he walks towards town and just enjoy the chat with him. Once you've reached the general store, stop by and purchase a sword. The best choice at this point is the pair of British Cutlasses since they're cheaper than their Spanish counterpart but still has the same stats.

Next, you'll have to climb the nearby church tower which happens to be a viewpoint as well. Climb up and synchronize to reveal the immediate area. Shortly after synching, Stede will be robbed so move to the edge of the beam of the church tower and do an Eagle Dive to the haystack below. Get out of it and chase after the thief. When you are almost near him, tackle him by pressing the B, and recover his loot. Tackling the thief will complete the first of the two optional objectives in this sequence.

Return to Stede and follow him to the tavern. After a short scene, you'll be in a fistfight against some thugs. Just obey the onscreen tutorials during the fight since this also servers as the game's combat tutorial. This will teach you how to block and counter. Follow the video below:

Beat 'Em Up

When the bar brawl ends and the guards arrive, equip the Smoke Bombs by pressing left on the d-pad. Use a smoke bomb to start your escape. Run away outside the tavern and look for a good hiding area. Just drop more smokes if they spot you again. You must become anonymous to end the mission.