New World Aeternum Complete Artifacts Guide 2025
Time: 2025-03-09 by mmojugg Game: New World Aeternum Guide Tags: Artifacts Guide
Hello, Exiles of Aeternum! If you're scratching your head over artifacts in New World: Aeternum - those shiny, build-defining treasures - you are not alone. With console players joining the fray and Season 7 (Season of the Conquerors) in full swing from January 21, 2025, these 700 Gear Score goodies are stealing the spotlight. They're powerful, they're rare, and they can turn your playstyle on its head in the best way possible. I've been knee-deep in the chaos of this island, hunting down these bad boys, and I'm here to spill the beans - what artefacts are, how to grab them, and how to get the most out of them. Whether you're a PvE grinder or a PvP dodger, this guide has got your back. Let's hit the loot!
Artifacts 101: What's the Big Deal?
Think of artifacts as Aeternum's VIP gear—unique weapons, armor, and jewelry that pack perks you won't find anywhere else. Since dropping with the Rise of the Wilds expansion in 2023, they've been spicing up builds every season, with eight fresh ones hitting in Season 7. You're capped at three equipped—one weapon, one armor piece, one jewelry—so they're a big deal for your setup.
Standouts:
The Abyss (Greataxe): Scales with Intelligence over Strength—pair it with a Fire Staff for a zippy, fiery brawler vibe.
Blood Drinker (Ring): Ghoul's Harmony trades 25% damage for 25% health - hello, tanky sustain!
Why Chase 'Em: They're not just strong, they're game-changing. New perks each season keep your build evolving, and they stay relevant as Gear Score caps climb (700 now, upgradable).
Choose your prize: Which Artifact's for You?
With a growing pile to choose from, picking can feel like a treasure hunt. Here's how to narrow it down:
Match your vibe:
Mobility Junkie? The Abyss or Shrapnel (Musket) - hit hard, move fast.
Survivalist? Blood Drinker or Justice (Earring) - keep swinging longer.
Role focused? Heceta (Life Staff) for healing, Otzi (Ice Gauntlet) for crowd control.
Gear Fit: Already rocking light armour? Grab a light artifact like Cowl of Power. Got a killer ring? Hunt for an earring or amulet instead.
Build Anchor: Artifacts last—build around them. Swap heavy pieces for light if Cowl calls, or ditch a meh ring for Blood Drinker's lifesteal.
Need a cheat sheet? Websites like New World Guides list every artefact type, perk, and drop - updated as new ones land. Scroll, click and plan your grind!
Scoring Your Artifacts: The hunt is on
Each artifact's got its own chase—PvP caches, PvE bosses, or Season Pass freebies. Here's a sampler platter (full scoop online):
Season Pass (Free): Otzi (level 20), Heceta (level 80) - Season 7 dailies (such as "Chop 10 Trees") will get you there.
PvP Rewards: Cowl of Power, Grace—PvP Track caches, Level 29+ (97% at 54). Shrapnel Outpost Rush, level 61+ caches.
Open world: Aconite (Bow)-Viridulon in Reekwater (Lazarus Shrine shortcut). Burninator (Fire Staff)-Leviathan in the Shattered Mountain caves.
Expeditions: Dorgort's Blade (Rapier)—Ifrit in Empyrean Forge (M1+), 5-15 runs.
Grind Hacks:
PvP Tracks: 500,000 XP to level 50-30-50 hours. Great Cleave Missions (14,700 XP/hour) - Avoid PvP check guides for PvE strategies!
Boss Runs: Group up (5-10 players)—Viridulon's a slog solo. Recruitment chat is your friend: "LFM Leviathan grind!"
Pass Push: Stack Activity Card tasks - Level 20's a breeze, 80's a haul.
Unlocking the Magic: Perk Targets
Got your prize? It's not the peak yet - four objectives unlock the full juice:
How it rolls: Equip it—Journal (J) lists tasks. The Abyss might say 'Kill 50 Angry Earth' or 'Deal 10,000 OPR damage'.
Variety: Boss kills (Ifrit for Dorgort's), mob quotas (50 wolves), or PvP hits (20 OPR kills).
Team play: Share PvP objectives - tag along on Outpost Rush and let your squad rack up the kills. Most take 5-10 hours.
Cap: 10 artifact quests max—drop one (right-click Journal) to add a new shiny.
Pro Move: Pin one quest—grind it out before swapping. PvP scared? An OPR match with Buds - done!
Maxing Out: Gypsum Kiln upgrade
Last lap—boost that GS and slap on a perk:
Where: Gypsum Kiln - large blue beasts in high zones (e.g. Ebonscale Reach, near forges).
Preparation: Unequip it - needs to be in your inventory, not a gear set.
Cost:
Dark Matter: 50-100 (salvage junk, OPR wins).
Gypsum Orbs: 3-5 (daily crafting expeditions, portals).
Chromatic Seals: 10-20 (Elite chests).
Matrix: Type-specific (e.g., Weapon Matrix, 500-1,000 gold, Trading Post).
Max GS: Pick 700—lower tiers waste mats on double upgrades.
Final perk:
Craft Mod: Select before crafting, e.g. Hardy (double dodge, 10-50 gold). Menu shows what's needed.
Top picks: Hardy (any build), Refreshing (10% cooldown reduction), Keen (+7% crit).
Your spin: Dodge? Hardy. Need DPS? Keen. Ask below - I will tailor it to your build!
Worth it: 500-2,000 gold, but 700 GS and a custom perk? Eternal power boost!
PvP Track Pain: The Artefact Grind Battle
PvP Track artifacts (Cowl, Grace) are a beast for PvE fans:
Drop Tiers: Third checkpoints - level 29 (low), 39 (better), 54 (97%), 59 (high). Golden after 50.
Time Sink: 30-50 hours to 50—multiple artifacts in the pool (Shrapnel might pop first).
PvE lifeline: Great Cleave Missions - 14,700 XP/hour, zero PvP. Sneaky and steady online guides have the playbook.
Compare this to PvE - Dorgort's Blade drops in 5-15 Empyrean Forge runs. PvP is the marathon; PvE is the sprint!
Your Artefact Game Plan
Goal: 3 maxed artifacts—weapon (The Abyss), armor (Cowl), jewelry (Blood Drinker).
Hunt: 5-20 hours each - PvP trails take the longest.
Polish: 10-20 hours for targets + upgrades.
Payoff: 700 GS trio—your build's a monster, ready for trials or wars.
I'm hooked on The Abyss—that Int-scaling chaos is my vibe. Blood Drinker's lifesteal keeps me swinging. What's your artefact obsession? Drop it below - I'm all ears!
Thanks for reading
This is your 2025 roadmap to mastering artefacts in the New World of Aeternum! Keep an eye on MMOJUGG for more island-slaying tips. Happy looting, Exiles!
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