The Cat Island Mayan Stone in Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is found on the northern side of the island in the Eleuthera region. It’s one of the simpler stelae to collect — the puzzle is straightforward and the island is small — but there are enemies patrolling near the pillar that need to be dealt with before you can solve it cleanly. Cat Island also has a warehouse that drops Preserved Map fragments for the Restored Preserved Map, making it worth a full clear while you’re there.
- The Cat Island stelae is on the northern side of the island in the Eleuthera region.
- Puzzle solution: align the large circle with the rock on the left, then scale the pattern down until it fits.
- Enemies patrol the area near the stelae — clear them before climbing the pillar.
- Cat Island has a warehouse that yields Preserved Map fragments — one of the easier warehouses to raid in the game.
- The island has only 6 collectibles total: 1 Viewpoint, 1 Mayan Stelae, 1 chest, 1 song sheet, 1 secret, and 1 huntable animal.
- Sync the Viewpoint first to reveal all collectible markers on your map.
- As always, dig up the stone after solving the puzzle — the two steps are separate.
Cat Island is a quick stop during any Mayan Mysteries run. For the full list of all 16 stelae locations across the Caribbean, the complete AC Black Flag Resynced Mayan Stelae locations guide has every one mapped out with puzzle solutions and coordinates.
Where Is Cat Island in AC Black Flag Resynced?
Cat Island is located in the Eleuthera region, in the northern part of the Caribbean map. It’s a small island and one of the closer stops in the region alongside Nassau. It’s accessible as soon as you have the Jackdaw and can sail freely, with no story gating required beyond unlocking open-world sailing.
When you arrive, sync the Viewpoint first. Cat Island has a single Viewpoint, and syncing it reveals all the collectible markers on the island map. With only 6 collectibles in total, a full clear only takes a few minutes once everything is pinned.
Where Is the Cat Island Mayan Stelae?
The stelae is on the northern side of Cat Island. Sportskeeda’s guide confirms it’s found there, and it’s one of the first markers you’ll see after syncing the Viewpoint. The pillar sits in a relatively open area, which means the enemies patrolling nearby are visible and easy to spot before you approach.
Deal With the Enemies First
Dualshockers and Sportskeeda both note that enemies roam Cat Island near the stelae, and you’ll want to clear them before climbing the pillar. The island’s guards aren’t a serious threat, but getting knocked off mid-puzzle wastes time. Your options are the same as any other guarded stelae:
- Fight them head-on — Cat Island’s enemies aren’t heavily armoured, so a direct fight is fine at almost any point in the game.
- Stealth approach — Move through the grass or use bushes to get behind guards and take them out silently before they spot you.
- Sleep Darts — Drop them without a fight and walk straight to the pillar.
Once the immediate area is clear, you’ll have a clean run at the puzzle.
How to Solve the Cat Island Mayan Stelae Puzzle
Climb to the top of the stelae pillar and press the interaction button (Triangle on PS / Y on Xbox). The glowing white overlay appears on the ground below. Here’s the solution:
- Align the large circle with the rock on the left side of the ruins below.
- Scale the pattern down (push the right stick down on controllers) until the shapes fit correctly over the markers on the ground.
- Adjust rotation as needed to seat all sections inside their corresponding circle markers.
- When every piece locks into place, the puzzle completes automatically.
This is one of the more forgiving puzzles in the Mayan Mysteries set. The large circle anchor on the left-side rock is a clear reference point, and once that’s set, scaling down gets the rest into position quickly.
How to Collect the Mayan Stone
After the puzzle solves, a green marker appears on the ground nearby. Climb down from the pillar and head to it. Press the dig button to collect the Cat Island Mayan Stone. Don’t walk away without doing this — the puzzle and the stone pickup are always two separate steps, and the puzzle resets if you leave and come back.
Raid the Cat Island Warehouse for Preserved Map Fragments
Cat Island has a warehouse and it’s one of the easier ones to raid in the game. GAMES.GG and The Gamer both confirm that Cat Island warehouses drop Preserved Map fragments, which are needed to restore the Restored Preserved Map at the Treasure Dealer on Great Inagua. If you’re working toward the Restored Maps collection, Cat Island is one of the first stops worth hitting — the Gamer guide specifically recommends it alongside Nassau and Havana as a low-risk early option. The Treasure Dealer on Great Inagua needs to be built first (requires the General Store, Tavern, and 5,000 Reales), but collecting fragments early means you’re ready to restore the map as soon as the shop opens.
All Cat Island Collectibles
Cat Island is a compact island with only 6 collectibles. Once you’ve synced the Viewpoint, everything is visible on the map and can be cleared in a single visit:
- Viewpoint — Sync this first to reveal all other markers.
- Mayan Stelae — Northern side of the island. Solve the puzzle and dig up the stone.
- Chest — One standard loot chest on the island.
- Song Sheet (“The Rio Grande”) — Found on one of the tree stumps. When you approach, it takes flight. Chase it down — it will eventually stop and can be picked up. Don’t panic if it floats away; just follow it.
- Secret — One secret collectible on the island, revealed after syncing the Viewpoint.
- Huntable Animal — One animal to hunt for crafting materials.
Once all six are collected, Cat Island shows 100% on its island completion tracker. Nothing here is permanently missable — free-roam continues after the main story if you leave anything behind.
More AC Black Flag Resynced Mayan Stone Guides
- Great Inagua Mayan Stone Walkthrough
- Cape Bonavista Mayan Stone Walkthrough
- Matanzas Mayan Stone Walkthrough
- All Mayan Stelae Locations
- All Treasure Map Locations
- Mayan Temple Statue Puzzle – Sage’s Buried Secret
- Shanties – How to Get and Change Songs
- Beginner’s Tips
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is available on Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox, and Epic Games Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Mayan Stelae on Cat Island?
The stelae is on the northern side of Cat Island in the Eleuthera region. Sync the island’s single Viewpoint first and the marker will appear on your map automatically.
How do I solve the Cat Island Mayan Stelae puzzle?
Climb to the top of the pillar and activate it. Align the large circle with the rock on the left side of the ruins below, then scale the pattern down until all sections fit correctly over the ground markers. The puzzle completes automatically once everything is aligned.
Are there enemies near the Cat Island stelae?
Yes. Enemies patrol the area around the stelae. Clear them before climbing the pillar so you can focus on the puzzle without interruption. The guards on Cat Island are not heavily armoured, so this is a quick fight at any stage of the game.
What is the Cat Island warehouse for?
The Cat Island warehouse drops Preserved Map fragments, which are one of the five types of restored map pieces you can bring to the Treasure Dealer on Great Inagua. It’s described as one of the easier warehouses to raid in the game, alongside Nassau and Havana.
How many collectibles are on Cat Island?
Cat Island has 6 collectibles in total: 1 Viewpoint, 1 Mayan Stelae, 1 chest, 1 song sheet (“The Rio Grande”), 1 secret, and 1 huntable animal. It’s one of the smallest collectible counts of any island in the game.
What happens with the Song Sheet on Cat Island?
The Song Sheet (“The Rio Grande”) is found on a tree stump. When you approach it, it floats up and flies away. Chase it through the area — it will eventually land and stop moving. Walk up to it when it settles to pick it up. This floating behaviour is how all song sheets in the game work.
