Sage’s Buried Secret is one of the first missions in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced that requires more than stealth and combat. During Sequence 4, Edward Kenway follows James Kidd into a hidden Mayan temple, where several environmental puzzles block the way forward.

If you’re stuck on any of the statue mechanisms, here’s how to solve every puzzle and complete the mission.

Reaching the Temple Interior

The mission begins with Edward following James Kidd through the temple ruins. After a short parkour section, the path collapses just after James reaches the opposite side.

Rather than backtracking, climb the wall on the left and continue across the ruins until you reach the first puzzle chamber.

First Statue Puzzle Solution

The opening puzzle is straightforward.

Climb onto the wall on the left side of the room and interact with the red hanging mechanism by either standing on it or hanging from it. This lowers the red statue piece and unlocks the doorway ahead.

Continue deeper into the temple to reach the next chamber.

Second Statue Puzzle Solution

The second room introduces a rotating platform mechanic.

A nearby lever turns the circular platform in the center of the room. Rotate it until the red section faces the left side of the chamber.

Once it’s aligned:

  1. Climb the left wall and lower the red block.
  2. Rotate or reposition the mechanism as needed.
  3. Lower the blue block into place.

With both colored blocks correctly positioned, the exit opens and allows you to continue.

After leaving this room, you’ll pass through a short underwater section before arriving at the temple’s final puzzle.

Final Statue Puzzle Solution

The last puzzle is the most complex, requiring the colored blocks to be activated in the correct order.

Complete the sequence as follows:

  1. Raise the blue block using the mechanism on the far left.
  2. Lower the blue block into its correct position.
  3. Raise the red block using the mechanism on the left wall.
  4. Lower the red block into position.
  5. Lower the green block into its final position.

Once all three colored blocks are correctly aligned, the temple doors will open.

Completing Sage’s Buried Secret

With the final mechanism solved, proceed through the newly opened passage to trigger the next cutscene. Edward and James Kidd will finally reach the hidden chamber they’ve been searching for, bringing Sage’s Buried Secret to an end and allowing the story to continue into the next mission.