As you progress in New World, you'll encounter various items from loot drops, quests, and crafting. Determining the value of these items can be challenging, as what might be valuable to one player may be different for another. In this guide, we'll explore some general rules and tips to help you identify good items in New World. Whether you want to keep them for yourself, sell them to other players, or salvage them, understanding their worth is crucial. Let's dive in!

 

• Nuances of Gear
• Loot Haul - Checking for Good Gear
• How to Price Items?

 

↖ Nuances of Gear

New World's gear comes with various attributes and equips loads that may impact their value. For example, certain gear may be ideal for a specific playstyle or build but may not be widely sought after in the trading post. Be mindful of the following nuances:

• Equip Load: Heavy, Medium, and Light gear have different uses and are valuable to different builds. Consider the playstyle you're aiming for and which equipment load best suits it.
• Attribute Synergy: Pay attention to attributes that synergize well with your weapon and build. Some attributes may be more valuable for specific weapon types or playstyles.
• PvP vs. PvE: Some perks and attributes are more beneficial for PvP combat, while others excel in PvE. Understand the context in which a particular item would be most useful.

 

Evaluating Gear Stats:

When you acquire new gear, it's essential to assess its stats to determine its worth. Here are some key points to consider:

• Weapon Scaling: If an item's attributes scale with your weapon type, it's more likely to be valuable for your build.
• Core Attributes: Items with attributes that match your desired playstyle, such as Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, or Focus, are generally more valuable.
• Secondary Attributes: Some secondary attributes, like Constitution or Focus, can be universally beneficial, adding value to the item.
• Specialization: Keep in mind that some gear might be designed for specific roles or weapon types, making them valuable for players seeking such builds.

 

Assessing Armor Sets:

Armor sets are crucial in New World, and players often look for specific combinations to optimize their build. Understand the three common setups - Full Heavy, Medium & Heavy, and Light - to identify the value of armor pieces:

• Full Heavy: All pieces are heavy armor, designed for maximum protection. Heavy chests and helmets have higher demand due to their use in both medium and heavy setups.
• Medium & Heavy: This setup aims to maximize armor without crossing into the heavy equip load. Pieces like medium gloves and boots become more lucrative due to their dual usage.
• Light: A light chest and helmet with a mix of medium and light pieces to stay in the light equip load. Light gloves, medium gloves, and heavy gloves are valued due to their multiple use cases.

 

Research Trading Post Prices:

To gauge an item's value accurately, check the trading post for similar items. Please take note of their prices, popularity, and attributes to understand the market demand for specific gear.

 

↖ Loot Haul - Checking for Good Gear

When looting gear from a Lazarus run in New World, it's essential to identify valuable pieces that you can either use or sell for new world gold. Follow the following to determine whether the gear you acquired is worth keeping or salvaging:

• Medium Legs with Resilient, Centering, Repost, Constitution, and Dexterity: These are not suitable for a light equip load. It's better to salvage them unless you're in desperate need of gold.
• Resilient, Refreshing, and Divine Embrace: This life staff gear has niche value and could be sold for a small amount of gold, but consider salvaging it.
• Amulets: Always prioritize Health as a baseline perk. If an amulet lacks Health, salvage it. Additionally, look for amulets with added protection, such as Health Flame, Frost, or Slash Protection.
• Helmet with Critical Retribution and Blight Resistance: Both are undesirable perks for both PvP and PvE, so salvage this helmet.
• Sturdy Energy Invigorated Chest: Gear without Resilience or some form of Ward is not recommended. Salvage this chest piece.
• Resilient Corruption Resistance Gloves: These have limited use in both PvP and PvE. Consider salvaging them.
• Intelligence Earring with Refreshing and Focus: Keep earrings Refreshing to reduce cooldowns. Salvage this one since it lacks Refreshing.
• Resilient Constitution Intelligence Gloves: A respectable piece suitable for PvP and PvE. Consider selling it on the Trading Post.
• Heavy Gloves with Ancient Ward and Elemental Aversion: Though it has good perks, being heavy limits its use. Salvage it unless you plan to play a Mage tank.
• Medium Helmet with Dexterity, Constitution, and Corruption Resistance: This helmet is unsuitable for common equip loads and has undesirable perks. Salvage it.
• Sturdy Elemental Aversion Armor: Gear without Resilience or Ward is not recommended. Salvage this armor piece.
• Heavy Legs with Strength, Vigor, and Human Ward: A great combination of perks, suitable for tanks and PvE content. Consider keeping these.
• Resilient Elemental Aversion Chest: Though it has excellent perks, it's a light chest. Salvage it unless you want to build your gear around it.
• Named Gear - Childish Foot Wraps: A well-designed tanking gear. Consider keeping it for tanking in Expeditions.
• Legendary Bind on Equip Gear with Critical Retribution and Resilience: Though it's a legendary item, the perks are not great. Still, it might fetch a good price on the Trading Post. Consider selling it.

 

↖ How to Price Items?

Pricing items in New World can be challenging, especially considering the fluctuating market conditions. To effectively price your items for sale on the Trading Post, follow these steps:

 

Identify the Perks	First, examine the perks of the item you want to price. Make a note of all the relevant perks that make the item desirable. For example, if you have resilient refreshing gear consisting of light boots and a light helmet, the perks you're interested in are resilience and refreshing.
Filter on the Trading Post	Head to the Trading Post and use the search filters to narrow down your results. Click on the filters and input the specific perks you identified earlier - in this case, resilience and refreshing. This will ensure you only see items with both of these perks.
Set Gear Score Range	Determine the minimum gear score you want to include in your search. In your case, it's 500, as the gear below cannot be upgraded with Humble Shots (or similar materials). Set the maximum gear score to 590, for instance.
Choose the Right Category	Navigate to the relevant category in the Trading Post. In this example, you would go to the apparel section and select light armor.
Analyze Similar Items	Look for items that closely resemble the gear you want to price. Check the prices of items with similar perks, gear scores, and equipment loads. This will give you an idea of the current market value for items like yours.
Compare Stats	Pay attention to the main stats on the items, such as strength, constitution, etc. These stats can significantly impact the item's value, depending on their desirability for specific roles (e.g., tanking).
Determine a Competitive Price	Based on your research, set a competitive price for your item. If it has in-demand perks and stats, you can price it higher. Conversely, if it's similar to items with lower value, adjust accordingly.
Be Flexible	Keep in mind that the market conditions in New World can be unpredictable. If your item doesn't sell at a certain price, consider adjusting it to be more competitive.
For Beginners	As a beginner, you might only sometimes get the best prices for your items. However, don't be discouraged. Some gear may have niche uses or limited demand, affecting their value.
Stay Informed	The New World economy is dynamic, and prices can change rapidly. Stay informed about the game's updates, meta shifts, and ongoing events to adapt your pricing strategy accordingly.

 

Conclusion:

Identifying the value of items is crucial for making informed decisions about whether to keep, sell, or salvage them. Understanding the nuances of gear, evaluating their stats, and knowing the different armor setups can greatly aid in this process. Researching the trading post for similar items and their prices will give you a sense of the market demand. Additionally, when pricing your items for sale, consider the relevant perks, gear score, equip load, and compare them to similar items to set a competitive price. While pricing can be challenging, staying flexible and informed about the game's economy will help you adapt your strategy over time.