With the landscape of Aeternum constantly changing, it's crucial to stay informed and prepared for what lies ahead. In the following guide, we will delve into the key aspects of New World, from leveling strategies to gearing up for the upcoming expansion, ensuring you have the knowledge and tools to conquer the challenges that await. So, whether you're seeking advice on efficient leveling or planning your approach to PVP and resource gathering, let's dive in and navigate the exciting world of New World together.

 

• For New Players
• For Slower-Paced Leveling
• Unlock Mounts
• Beyond Level 60
• Gear Up

 

↖ For New Players

If you're new to New World, here are some tips to get you started on the right foot:

 

• Follow the Main Quest Line: The main quest line, paired with a few side quests, is a sufficient way to reach level 60, the maximum level in the game. This method provides a structured introduction to the game's mechanics and world.
• Consider Gathering Skills: While leveling up, consider gathering skills like mining, logging, and skinning. You'll encounter various resources along your journey, and leveling these skills can be more efficient at level 60 when mobs are less of a threat.
• Be Ready for the Expansion: If you want to be fully prepared for the upcoming expansion, focus on reaching level 60 as quickly as possible by following the main quest line. This will ensure you are ready to dive into the new content as soon as it's released.

 

↖ For Slower-Paced Leveling

If you prefer a more relaxed leveling experience and want to enjoy the questing aspect of the game, consider leveling until around level 40. This can provide a more immersive experience, but you will need more time to reach level 60 in time for the expansion.

 

↖ Unlock Mounts

As a third option, you can choose to level up to 25. Mounts become available at this level, which can significantly speed up your travel. However, you'll face the same drawback as option two: not reaching level 60 in time for the expansion.

 

↖ Beyond Level 60

For both new and returning players, things change significantly beyond level 60 with the expansion. Here's what you need to know:

 

• Expertise and Watermark Are Gone: Expertise, formerly known as Watermark, is no longer a factor. High-level mobs will simply drop higher gear score loot.
• Umbral Shards and Gypsum: Umbral Shards and the Gypsum system are also uncertain. Focus on what's more certain and beneficial:

 

↖ Gear Up

Obtain gear with a gear score of 590 or higher. This gear will not be downscaled when the expansion arrives, allowing you to use it effectively.

 

Activity	Benefits	Recommendations
Season Quests	615 gear score with Constitution	Complete the questline starting in southeast Rimson Sands.
World Events	Excellent rewards	Participate in active world events like The Siege of Sulfur.
Farming Gold and Resources	Profit from trade skills	Farm trade skill-related resources like iron or star metal.
PVP Flagging	Increased Gathering luck	Consider PVP flagging when gathering for better resource yields.
Crafting	High-level crafting skills	Level crafting trade skills to 200 for potential bind-on-pickup gear.
Elite Chest Runs	Crafting resources, tokens	Run elite chests for resources, scarabs, and transmog tokens.
Weapon Mastery	Faster weapon leveling	Farm weapon mastery in the south of Great Cliff.
Boosters	Speed up weapon mastery	Use two times XP boosters from the season pass for faster progress.
PVP Activities	Enjoyable PVP experience	Explore the 3v3 Arena map with specialized PVP gear.
Azoth Salt	PVP track rewards	Collect Azoth Salt for valuable PVP rewards.
Faction Missions	Faction tokens	Complete high-level zone faction missions for tokens.
Caches	Level-locked resources	Save caches for the expansion, potential updates.
Gypsum	Unknown usefulness	Hold onto gypsum-related resources until you learn more.
Activity Cards	Transmog tokens, XP boosters	Monitor activity cards in the season pass for rewards.
Raids	Challenging content	Join raid groups advertised in recruitment chat for early access.

 

Conclusion: 

Preparing for the New World expansion in 2023 involves a combination of leveling, gathering, gearing up, and collecting valuable resources. Keep an eye on updates and changes as the expansion approaches, and adapt your strategy accordingly. Whether you're a new player or returning to the game, these tips should help you make the most of your New World experience. Enjoy your adventure!