How to Level Up Fast in New World Aeternum 2025
Time: 2025-03-09 by mmojugg Game: New World Aeternum Guide Tags: New World Aeternum Leveling
Hey, exiles of Aeternum! Whether you're a fresh face from console launch or a veteran itching to max out a new alt, maxing out in New World: Aeternum Fast is your ticket to that sweet endgame grind. Leveling's smoother than ever since the game's overhaul, and with the right moves, you'll be tearing through content in no time. This guide is packed with the fastest ways to get from 1 to 65 (max level 2025), plus tricks to squeeze every drop of XP out of your journey - whether you're a hardcore speedrunner or a chill explorer. Let's dive into the island and level up like champs!
Why rush to max level?
The endgame is where the real fun begins - in raids, mutated expeditions, PvP wars and crafting top-of-the-line gear. Since the console drop in October 2024, leveling has been revamped to be faster and less grindy, allowing even casual players to reach level 65 without losing their minds. Pick your pace - blitz it or savour it - but these tips will get you there efficiently.
Fastest Leveling Methods: From zero to hero
1. Trial carries: The speedrunner's shortcut
How it works: High-level pals (or paid groups) drag you through Trials or Mutated Expeditions—think Barnacles & Black Powder or Tempest's Heart. You go AFK while they kill bosses.
XP gains: 10,000-20,000 XP per run (levels 10-20 in an hour on low levels).
Pros: Insane speed - potentially 65 in a day. AFK-friendly—just re-queue after each clear.
Cons: Needs Tuning Orbs (50-100 gold each or crafted), pricey carries (200-500 gold per run on fresh servers), and not soloable. Rare on new servers with few maxed players.
Tips: Join late-game servers (e.g., Maramma) for cheaper carries. At low levels, you're dead weight anyway - let the big guns flex!
2. Main Story Quests: The Solo Star
How it works: Follow the Main Story Quest (MSQ) - starting with Sole Survivor in First Light. Complete objectives, chat with NPCs, kill mobs.
XP Gains: 2,000-5,000 XP per quest, scaling up - expect 50-60% of your XP to 65 from MSQ alone.
Pros: Solo-friendly, easy tasks (fetch, kill, explore), great gear (Azoth Staff maxes out—key for endgame).
Cons: Linear - can feel repetitive if you skip side content.
Where to start: First Light Beach - follow the orange markers. Ends around level 60 in Brimstone Sands.
Tips: Don't skip the dialogue yet - the story is solid now. Stack it with the other methods below for maximum efficiency!
Boosting Your Questing Grind
Stack Missions for Bonus XP
Side Quests: Grab every one you see (up to 25 held) - for example, "A Lost Cause" in Windsward (1,000 XP). Do 'em if they align with MSQ locations (like killing wolves in First Light).
Town boards: In every town (e.g., Everfall's board)—pick easy ones like “Search 5 Chests” (500-1,000 XP) or “Kill 10 Boars.” Passive XP—finishes while you roam. Boosts Territory Standing (skip XP perks—useless at 65; grab storage or tax buffs).
Faction Missions: Unlock at 20—pick a faction (Marauders, Syndicate, Covenant) via intro quests (e.g., “The Covenant Initiation” in Windsward). Easy PvE quests (500-1,500 XP) such as "Kill 5 Corrupted" stack with MSQ. First 3 daily give bonus XP, gold, and Faction Tokens (gear later).
Exploration XP: Freebies on the go
Lore Journals: Blue glowy pages—e.g., “Captain's Log” in Monarch's Bluffs (200-500 XP). Open, close, profit - no reading required.
Uncharted Areas: Question marks on the map—e.g., “Fisherman's Bend” in First Light (300-700 XP). Detour if close - check minimap mid-run.
Tips: Exploration runs (e.g., Windsward to Brightwood) net 5,000+ XP—hit shrines for fast travel back!
Gathering & Crafting Double-Duty XP
Gather Everything: Chop trees (Green Wood, 50 XP), mine iron (100 XP), skin rabbits (75 XP)—levels trade skills too. Sell your loot (5-20 gold per stack) or craft for more XP.
Unique drops: Pristine Hide (Skinning) or Wyrdwood Sap (Logging)—craft at stations (e.g., Tannery for Coarse Leather, 200 XP + 50 overall XP).
Tools: Upgrade to Steel (level 100, 20% faster) or Orichalcum (150, 30% faster)—craft or buy (20-50 gold).
PvP flag: Risky boost
How it works: Toggle PvP at 20 (faction unlock)—+10% XP on all actions.
Pros: Free boost - 1,000 XP quest becomes 1,100.
Cons: Gank risk slows you—dead time kills gains.
Tips: Flag if you're mobile (Rapier's Fleche) or PvP-savvy. Skip crowded PvP servers unless you're a dodge god!
Speed Hacks: Turbocharge your grind
Mounts: Gallop to Glory
Unlock: Level 25—grab “Horseshoe Quest” (map marker, Everfall). Complete it for a basic horse.
Riding skill: Level via races (e.g., Windsward track, 500 XP per) or Mount Vittles (feed 2x daily, 100-200 XP, crafted with Venison, 5 gold). Higher skill = faster mounts (Wolves, Lions later).
Effect: Cuts travel time 50%—quests fly by. Stay on roads for +20% speed.
Fast Travel: Inns & Shrines
Inns: Check in at towns (e.g. Monarch's Bluffs Inn) - free recall (15 minute cooldown). Teleport back after quest - saves 5-10 minutes per trip.
Shrines: Unlocked during exploration (e.g. "Shrine of Sisyphos" in First Light) - Azoth cost (20-50) but instant.
Death Trick: Far out, no recall? Die and respawn in camp or town. Minimal loss before 65 (gear is cheap).
Music Buff: Group XP Hack
How it works: “All Together Now” song (+10% XP in groups)—needs Music skill 25 (play Sheet Music, 5-10 gold).
Tips: Join guildies or ask in chat—group up, no proximity needed. Tip a minstrel in town for 10 gold for the buff stacks with the PvP flag!
Weapon Mastery: Kill faster, level faster
How to level: Use a weapon - Fire Staff (Fireball, 50 XP per kill) or Hatchet (Berserk, 75 XP). Maxes out at 20 and unlocks perks (such as +10% crit).
Quick picks:
Fire Staff + Rapier: High DPS, mobility (whip moves you around).
Hatchet + Sword: Tanky, fast kills - end game ready.
Tips: Test all weapons before 30 - stick to favourites. Avoid the Life Staff solo (slow kills) - level it at 65.
Finishing the Climb: Post-MSQ to 65
MSQ ends around 60-62 - here's how to close the gap:
Side Quests: Higher zones = more XP - Brimstone Sands (2,000-3,000 XP each). Complete the Heart Rune quest for an ultimate (Orb of Decay, +20% damage) - faster kills, more fun. Start at 60 - hard to beat!
Crafting boost: Refine Iron Ore to Steel Ingots (200 XP each) or cook Roast Venison (150 XP). Buy mats (10-20 gold) with quest cash - double XP for skills and level.
Exploration: Uncharted spots + journals in Ebonscale Reach—5,000-10,000 XP in a run.
Play Your Way: No pressure
No hurry? Enjoy the ride—Aeternum's story shines now (redone for 2024). Bonus XP multipliers kick in after breaks (up to 25% for a week offline) - perfect for casual players. Speedrun one alt, enjoy another - or check out my Story of New World series (linked online) for lore without the grind.
My Grind Plan
I'm blitzing MSQ with a Fire Staff/Rapier combo, stacking side quests, grabbing a mount at 25, and crafting spare Iron Ingots. Hit 65 in 20-30 hours - then it's endgame time! What's your leveling mood?
Thanks for reading
That's your 2025 fast-leveling playbook for New World Aeternum! Keep an eye on MMOJUGG for more tips on how to own the island. Happy grinding, Exiles of Aeternum!
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