Solo Acid Pools Elite Chest Run Guide - New World Aeternum

Looking for some serious loot in New World: Aeternum without a party - or a fat wallet? The Acid Pools elite chest run in Brimstone Sands is your golden ticket. We're talking 18 chests you can raid solo every day, packed with high-end goodies like Golden Scarabs - those shiny crafting must-haves that everyone wants. Sure, the acid's a buzzkill, but with the right moves, you'll be raking in loot faster than you can say "trading post profit". Here's your no-nonsense guide to mastering this 2025 run, complete with routes, survival hacks, and why it beats group ECRs for scarab hunting.

Forget the chaos of Elite Chest Runs (ECRs) - those group raids can be a mixed bag for Scarabs, and you're stuck waiting for someone else to lead. Acid Pools - Solo, consistent, and loaded. These elite tomb offerings outshine other chests (like ancient ones) with a beefier drop rate for Golden Scarabs - think top gear crafting without the hassle. Plus, there's no sharing the loot or begging for a raid invite. It's just you, the acid, and a bunch of rewards - perfect for lone wolves or alt-account grinders.

The big bad here is Acid Burn - a nasty affliction that starts out slow, but will gnaw away at your health like a hungry bear once it maxes out. Standing in those green, bubbling pools for too long is a death sentence, but you have options:

Acid tinctures: Cleanses the burn instantly - pop one when you're fully affected, but it won't stop the build-up.  

Strong incense: Slows the build up of affliction, giving you extra seconds in the pool. Optional, but useful in tight spots.  

Regen Strategy: Get out as soon as you're fully afflicted - outside the pool, the damage is tame and fades quickly.

Luck set: Boosts scarab odds - check the Trading Post for cheap Lucky Gear if your stash is dry.

Scorpions: Squishy but powerful - drop them quickly.  

Abominations: Dodge their pull or you'll be swimming in acid - kill them after opening chests.  

Hellmouths: Tanky with a stunning cone attack - burn them quickly and avoid the front.

Here's your daily loop through Brimstone Sands' five Acid Pool hotspots - stick close together to minimise mob interference and maximise efficiency. Fast travel and mounts will be your friends.

Begin: Teleport to the Mercurial Shrine.  

Route: Circle the area - hit all three chests and end up back at the shrine.  

Watch out: Scorpions lurk, but the path is narrow enough to skip most fights.

Next stop: Warp south to the Worm Sign obelisk.  

Route: Grab three chests, then head east - no circling back here.  

Watch out: Abominations can drag you - dodge and keep moving.

Head east: Climb up to the Shrine of War, then head northeast.  

Route: Eight chests, densest spot yet - follow a narrow path to avoid additional mobs, but expect some Hellmouth leftovers.  

Beware: Monster centre - pull enemies out of pools where you can.

Recall & Go: Recall to an inn from the Shrine of War, then hit the Shrine of Bast west of Brimstone.  

Route: Four chests, all cosy and tight - quick in, quick out.  

Beware: Pull mobs out of pools for safer fights.

Finish: Teleport to the Cradle Rest Shrine in northern Brimstone.  

Route: One lone chest - grab it and call it a day.  

Beware: Minimal threats - easiest stop on the run.

Pro Move: Call back to Bast instead of hoofing it - saves time on that last chest.

Chest trick: Acid slows you down - stand on the chest to loot if possible (cuts down on Affliction build-up), but jump off quickly if the game interferes with your interaction.  

Scarab Gold: These babies sell big on servers like Casia (think 0.56 gold vibes for ironwood) - trade them or craft epic gear.  

Daily Reset: Elite chests refresh at 5am EST - hit this run once a day for maximum gain.

Compared to ECRs, Acid Pools are time efficient - no group drama, no inconsistent scarab spots. You're in control and the loot is all yours.

This run is a breeze once you get the hang of it - it looks tricky, but it's just a hop, skip and a dodge through Brimstone Sands. Memorise the route, pack some incense if you're feeling fancy, and watch the Golden Scarabs pile up. Whether you're outfitting your character or stacking gold, it's a solo grind that pays big dividends.

That's your ticket to solo looting 18 elite chests in New World: Aeternum's Acid Pools. Run them, master them and cash in - simple as that.