New World S10 Nighthaven BIS Gear Crafting Guide

As you explore the shadowy depths of Nighthaven in New World Aeternum Season 10, gearing up for those intense PvE encounters can feel like unraveling a ancient mystery. We've all been there—staring at the outfitting station, wondering how to turn raw materials into game-changing armor. If you're building a tanky blunderbuss setup or just want to survive those brutal Mutation 3 bosses without melting in one hit, crafting your own pieces is a game-changer.

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Understanding the Revamped Crafting System in Season 10

Season 10 Nighthaven shakes up gear progression with a fresh take on modding, centered around Perk Charms and expanded sockets. Gone are the days of simple gem slots; now, you can slot up to four charms per piece for offensive, defensive, skill, or gem enhancements.

This system lets you tailor gear for specific playstyles, like stacking defensive buffs for PvE survivability. Crafted items start at a fixed Gear Score (GS) of 730, but with smart choices, you can push them to 800 for endgame dominance.

The beauty lies in the randomness balanced with control: you lock in one core perk, get a random second fixed perk, and roll three additional slots. These slots might mix offensive boosts, defensive wards, skill tweaks, or even a coveted gem slot—perfect since Runeglass Gems just got a solid buff, converting damage types more efficiently without attribute meddling.

It's not always straightforward, but that's what makes it all the more rewarding. Think of it as rolling the dice on a treasure map, where a little patience yields artifacts worthy of Nighthaven's legends.

Requirements to Unlock Socketed Gear Crafting

Before you dive in, ensure you're set up properly—otherwise, that Socketed Gear tab stays hidden like a ghost in the fog.

• Trade Skill Level: Hit at least Armoring level 205 to access the basics. For full matrix crafting, you'll want 250.

• Inventory Essentials: Carry an Armor Matrix in your bag. These are crafted at the Outfitting Station and require high-tier materials like Spinweave Cloth (refined at Weaving level 205) and Dark Leather. Pro tip: Stock up now, as prices are climbing with everyone rushing to experiment.

• Station Access: Head to any Outfitting Station in a major settlement. No fancy setup needed—just your tools and a steady hand.

If you're short on levels, grind some gypsum casts or expedition runs to boost your Armoring XP. It's grindy, but hey, that's Aeternum for you—every swing of the hammer builds character (and stats).

Crafting Your Base Socketed Gear

Let's roll up our sleeves and craft. I'll walk you through building a defensive powerhouse, like a chest piece primed for a PvE blunderbuss build focused on Enchanted Ward stacking.

1. Open the Outfitting Station: Interact with the station and switch to the Socketed Gear tab. If it's grayed out, double-check your matrix and level.

2. Select Your Recipe: Choose a high-tier armor piece, like a Brutal Replica chest. Input your Armor Matrix and base materials (e.g., Infused Leather, Wire, and Runic Leather). The matrix guarantees the socket potential.

3. Lock Your Perk: Before crafting, select a Craft Mod (the old-school perk locker) for your desired fixed perk—say, Enchanted Ward for that sweet damage absorption. This locks it at 730 GS, immune to rerolls or upgrades. Craft away! You'll get a random second fixed perk (fingers crossed for Shirking Fortification II, which stacks fortify on dodges for extra tankiness) and three random slots.

4. Reroll for Perfection: Not thrilled? Scrap and recraft. Aim for a gem slot in those three—it's gold for slotting a Runeglass Gem to amp your elemental output. In my runs, it took about five tries for a winner with Keenly Fortified II (15–19% fortify on crits, 7s cooldown).

Lock the piece immediately after to avoid accidental overwrites. Boom—your base is set, humming with potential.

Mastering Perks, Slots, and the Charm System

Here's where the magic happens. Crafted gear comes with:

• Two Fixed Perks: Your locked one (e.g., Enchanted Ward) plus a random one (e.g., Shirking Fortification II). These are permanent—no swapping.

• Three Random Slots: A combo of Offensive (damage amps), Defensive (survivability), Skill (weapon synergy), or Gem. You might land two defensive and one gem—ideal for PvE.

Now, charms: These are your modding stars, craftable right at the Armoring Station.

For a defensive focus, craft an Offensive Charm with "Enchanted" (boosting your ward theme) and a Defensive Charm for Enchanted Ward II (-1.6–2% damage from light/heavy attacks).

Crafting Charms:

• Requirements: Chromatic Seal (faction vendor buy or endgame drops) plus new Season 10 resources like Gilded Aether Sap or Golden Apples—harvested from Nighthaven's twisted groves. Each charm costs one seal and a handful of saps/fruits.

• Attachment: Slot them into matching types (defensive into defensive). Replace junk like a stray Keenly Fortified if needed. Now your piece rocks original Enchanted Ward + Ward II from the charm, plus the fixed Shirking—pure PvE immortality.

Stack this across your set, and you'll shrug off M3 hits while dishing blunderbuss chaos. Confusing at first? Totally—but once it clicks, your build diversity explodes.

Upgrading to Gear Score 800

Your 730 GS piece is solid, but endgame demands more. Use Umbral Crystals to hit 800 GS—a new currency with a 1,000 wallet cap and weekly limits to keep things balanced.

• How to Upgrade: At the station, feed in crystals (about 200–300 per piece, scaling with type). Perks and sockets carry over intact.

• Farming Umbrals: PvP tracks, Isle of Night Raids, and Catacombs are prime spots. For a quick ramp-up, chain expeditions—I've pulled 400 from a single PvP bundle.

Check our Umbral farming guide for the fastest routes.

Upgraded? You're BIS-ready, with charms scaling beautifully.

PvE Build Focus

For this guide's example, we're eyeing a PvE blunderbuss tank: Stack Enchanted Ward and Ward II on every slot for layered absorption, paired with Shirking Fortification II for dodge fortify. Add Keenly Fortified II on crits for burst sustain. Slot Runeglass Gems for fire/ice swaps, and you're a walking fortress—tanking bosses while powder-kegging adds. Mix in set bonuses from new gear sets (like 2/4 for extra grit) for that final edge.

It's not one-size-fits-all; tweak for your group's needs, but this setup's kept me alive through Nighthaven's nastiest pulls.

Profiting from the Crafting

Crafting isn't just power—it's profit. With Season 10 hype, demand for Spinweave Cloth, Dark Leather, and matrices is skyrocketing.

Place buy orders now at low prices, flip post-craft rush for easy gold. Chromatic Seals and Gilded Aether Saps? Same deal—endgame farmers will pay premium. I've flipped a stack of matrices for 50k profit in a week. Just watch the trading post; it's a goldmine if you're patient.

Sets, Artifacts, and Mix-Match Magic

Crafting's ace, but don't sleep on options. New gear sets offer bonuses at 2/4 or 3/5 pieces—mix two 2/2/2 setups for hybrid perks.

Artifacts got reworked: Their uniques are now fixed or slottable, sans attributes (mostly), fitting seamlessly into charms.

Raid drops or PvP tracks yield these, so blend crafted sockets with set pieces for true BIS. If crafting RNG ghosts you, this hybrid route gets you 90% there.

FAQs on New World Aeternum S10 Nighthaven Bis Gear Crafting

1. What's the minimum Armoring level for socketed gear?

You need level 205 to unlock the tab, but 250 for matrix crafting. Grind dailies if you're close.

2. Can I remove fixed perks after crafting?

Nope—once locked, they're permanent. That's why picking your Craft Mod wisely matters.

3. How do I get Chromatic Seals for charms?

Buy from faction vendors or farm endgame like Catacombs. They're key for high-end recipes.

4. Are Runeglass Gems worth the slot in Season 10?

Absolutely—their buffs make them essential for damage type flexibility in tough content.

5. Will crafting materials keep rising in price?

Likely yes, with the crafting surge. Stockpile Spinweave Cloth and Dark Leather early for flips.

Thanks for Reading

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