In the endgame of New World, everything revolves around creating the perfect gear. This also involves crafting the powerful artifacts. These bring with them special effects that influence your playstyle. In this guide, we at MeinMMO reveal everything important about it.
How do artifacts work? Basically, you can create three artifacts:
- A weapon
- Armor – where the shield counts as armor
- An accessory
Artifacts always have a defense value of 700 and offer special effects that do not exist elsewhere in the game. They possess six perks, thus more than the usual legendary items. The first effect is Magnify, which always strengthens the attribute (strength, dexterity, intelligence, etc.) you have skilled the highest.
Then follow one or two special effects, before it continues with the two usual perks. Finally, there is a random perk, such as +7 percent critical damage, more damage from light attacks, etc.
To give you an idea of the artifacts, we have embedded two screenshots for you – one of a weapon and one of armor:
Can I reforge perks? Yes, specifically the fifth perk. This is a classic bonus that you already have on your weapons, such as bleeding on critical hits or similar.
To reforge, you need:
- 1x Weapon Matrix
- 250x Dark Matter
- 5x Gypsum Ball
- 1x The desired perk material
How do you get the artifacts? These powerful equipment items cannot be simply crafted; instead, you must find them, such as in dungeons, in the open world, or through PvP. Where exactly, we will tell you for each item here in the guide.
However, you do not receive the finished item there; instead, you must complete a series of tasks to unlock each individual perk. This includes defeating certain types of enemies. You can see the tasks directly in the interface when you have equipped the artifact.
For New World, a console version is coming, here is the trailer:
Finding the artifact weapons
Where do you get the artifact weapons? You get most of the weapons from bosses in areas like Elysian Wilds. However, some hide in dungeons or the PvP reward path. We summarize everything for you about the weapons.
Notes: Some weapons only have a unique effect, but still have six perks.
| Name | Weapon | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pest | Thunder Rifle | PvP reward path | – Attacks from both weapons against targets inflict a stack of poison and reduce incoming healing by 5% and outgoing healing by 2.5% per stack for 3s (max 3 stacks, 1s activation cooldown). – 8% damage against rotten or sick targets. |
| The Abyss | War Axe | Portal Events | – 99% of the damage is converted to corruption damage. At high value, the damage scales based on intelligence. – If your stamina is below 100%, you deal 15% more damage. |
| Rest | Greatsword | PvP reward path | – Attack stance: For 5 seconds, +2% empowerment per attack (max. 10 stacks). Defense stance: For 5 seconds, +2% reinforcement after a hit (max. 10 stacks). |
| Freyas Francisca | Axe | Garden of Recovery – Mutated version | – Thrown axes recharge all axe abilities by -25%. (5 seconds cooldown). |
| Infernus | Fire Staff | Empyreum Forge – Mutated version | – At higher value, this weapon scales based on strength. – Deals 20% more damage when you hit a target within 8m range. |
| Mechanicus | Musket | Toy Maker Phthah – Boss in Elysian Wilds | – The cooldown of traps and sticky bombs is reduced by -20%. |
| Death Blow | Rapier | Montrapala the Unruled – Boss in Elysian Wilds | – Attacks on bleeding targets deal 15% more damage and reduce the cooldown of “Swing” by -5% (cooldown 1 second, applies to both weapons). |
| Scorpion Sting | Spear | Heavenly Scorpion – Boss in Brimstone Sands | – The throwing spear deals 160% weapon damage and pulls targets towards you. |
| The Butcher | Sword | Dynasty Shipyard – Mutated version | – Bleeding lasts 33% longer (applies to both weapons). – Whirlwind causes bleeding |
| Harbinger of Death | Corruption Gauntlets | Pugnacious Purutu – Boss in Elysian Wilds | – Your ranged attacks inflict decay for 8 seconds with both weapons. At higher value, this weapon scales based on dexterity. |
| Mjölnir’s Spark | War Hammer | Lazarus Instrumentarium – Mutated version | – 1% of the damage is converted to lightning damage, and you deal 20% more lightning damage (applies to both weapons). – Powerful gravel causes a lightning strike that inflicts a weakness of 30% for 7 seconds. |
| Odo | Flail | Vanash – Boss in Elysian Wilds | – Deals 20% more damage to stunned enemies (applies to both weapons) – Heals 5% of your base health while blocking |
| Revenge | Life Staff | PvP reward path | – If you successfully heal yourself, you receive 1% more damage for 10 seconds (stackable up to 20). |
| Deep Freeze | Ice Gauntlets | Glacier Lake Expedition – Mutated version | – Frozen, slowed, or rooted enemies take 15% more damage (applies to both weapons) |
| Crossbow | Bow | Angry Aguascia – Boss in Elysian Wild | – 99% of the damage is converted to lightning damage and the lightning damage from light attacks is increased by 20% for both weapons. – Light attacks create stacks of static charge that last for 3 seconds. If a lightning damage hit occurs with the bow at 3 stacks, the charges are consumed and a lightning strike is triggered that deals 80% damage. |
| Wrath of the Stormwinds | Battle Axe | Loot from the Winter Rune Forge | Dynamism: Successful attacks increase movement speed by 3% for 3 seconds. (Applies to both weapons and stacks up to 10 times.) Endless Spinning: The whirlwind does not need to hit targets to continue spinning and can spin up to 12 times. Reinforcing Whirlwind: Hits with “Whirlwind” grant reinforcement, increasing armor by 16% and cutting damage by 13% for 2 seconds (max 5 stacks). |
| Poison | Spear | Completes the Siren Queen’s trial at the Melpomene Stone Needle | Poisoned: Heavy melee attacks with a weapon inflict poison, dealing 20% weapon damage for 5 seconds. Targeted crits: Heavy melee attacks inflict +34% critical damage. Targeted strikes: Heavy melee attacks inflict +23% critical damage. |
| Sins | Axe | Colossus of Memnon – Boss in the Sulfur Sands | – Corruption: Weakness lasts 25% longer. (Applies to both weapons.) – Defile: Deals 2% more damage per weakness (max 5) |
| NEW: Trsna | War Hammer | Can drop in the “Hoard of Gorgons” raid from Typhon. | Consume: 25% life steal against defeated enemies. |
| NEW: Grace | Greatsword | Level 80 in the Free Season Pass | Offensive Speed: When you take an offensive stance, you gain +20% movement speed for 6 seconds. Eager Pace: Upon a critical hit, you gain 20% haste for 7 seconds (7 seconds cooldown). |
| NEW: Stone of Power | Flail | Can drop in the daily soul trials. | Heavy Burden: While above 90% health, attacks apply 20% weakness for 5 seconds (5 seconds cooldown per target). |
Finding the artifact armor
Now let’s take a look at the different artifact armors.
The headpieces:
| Name | Type | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Mage Hat | Light | From portal events | – +100% maximum mana |
| Djinn Headpiece | Medium | Enemies in Elysian Wilds | – Reduces the base duration of weaknesses (except movement-impairing weaknesses) on you by 20%. |
| Unyielding | Heavy | PvP reward path | – Only in PvP: Takes 20% less damage from critical hits. |
| NEW: Hood of Power | Light | Level 20 in the Free Season Pass | Desperate Energy: When you hit an opponent while your mana is below 50%, you deal 25% more damage for 4 seconds (10 seconds cooldown). |
The chest:
| Name | Type | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | Light | Ner’Mur – Boss in Elysian Wilds | – The armor has no weight. |
| Wrath of Nature | Medium | Completes the trial of Zygoramet at Zygoramet’s Grove | – Empowering wears off 200% faster but deals 20% more damage. |
| Swift Coat | Medium | PvP reward path | – Reduces max cooldowns by -8%. |
| Evil-Dark Armor | Heavy | Sea Lice and Black Powder | – Your armor increases by 20%. |
| NEW: Survivor’s Coat | Heavy | Can be bought from the fountain of luck in the boarding knife with mystical doubloons. | Survival: When you are hit while your health is below 50%, you gain 50% stamina, lose all weaknesses, and receive a swelling potion that instantly recharges your next healing potion. (120 seconds cooldown) |
The gloves:
| Name | Type | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloves of Quick Draw | Light | Season Pass | – For 0.5 seconds after switching weapons, you are immune to damage (12 seconds cooldown). |
| Ghoul Gloves | Medium | Overgrown Guardian – Boss in Elysian Wilds | – When you hit an enemy whose health is below 50%, you inflict a weakness (300 seconds cooldown). |
| Magnet Gauntlets | Heavy | Heart of the Storm – Mutated version | – Critical hit chance +50%, but critical damage -50%. |
| Gillis Heavy Gravity Gloves | Heavy | Completes the trial of the Eternal Pond in Brackwater | – Whenever you take damage, you gain a charge that increases the damage of your next attack by 3%. (Maximum 10 charges.) |
| NEW: Ghostly Touch | Light | Can be bought from the fountain of luck in the boarding knife with mystical doubloons. | Ghostly Embrace: When you hit an empowered enemy, you banish two of their empowerments and gain 10% empowerment for 10 seconds (4 seconds cooldown). |
The legs:
| Name | Type | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koya’s Kneepads | Light | Outpost Storm reward chests | – You take 13% less damage from ranged attacks. |
| Tuned Leather Pants | Medium | Main story of the addon | – +10 to all other attributes. |
| Freedom | Heavy | PvP reward path | – Stun, slow, root durations pass -20% faster. |
| Ironheart | Heavy | PvP reward path | If you do not have heavy equipment, you gain 20% more max health. |
| NEW: Azoth Ladder | Medium | Can drop in the “Hoard of Gorgons” raid from Echidna | Mage’s Blessing: At medium armor weight, you deal 15% more elemental damage. |
The shoes:
| Name | Type | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrobat’s Footwraps | Light | Outpost Storm reward chests | – Successful rolls to dodge give you 15% empowerment, 25% reinforcement for 5 seconds, and you heal 200 + 2% of your max health. |
| Boots of Faith | Light | Reaches level 20 in Season of the Guardian in the free reward series | – Deals 15% more damage and increases critical hit chance by 25% when the target has not been hit within 20 seconds. |
| Winged Leather Shoes | Medium | Season Pass | – The base duration of haste on you is extended by 50%. |
| The Motionless | Heavy | PvP reward path | – You cannot be pushed. |
The shield:
| Name | Type | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wall | Shield | Enneade | -5% damage reduction. You cannot dodge, but you have 33% more stamina. – You take 25% less damage from elemental sources. |
| Michael | Shield | PvP reward path | -5% cooldown reduction. When blocking: Lose one weakness. |
| Gladiator | Shield | Tribunal Ice Mammoth – Boss in Elysian Wild | – When you are hit by a melee attack or block it, you inflict bleeding on your attacker, dealing 10% of weapon damage for 6 seconds (2 seconds cooldown). |
Finding the artifact accessories
Now let’s take a look at the different artifact accessories from New World.
| Name | Type | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anch | Amulet | PvP reward path | – Received heals are amplified by 50%, self-cast heals are weakened by -50%. |
| Lost Stopwatch | Amulet | The Depths – Mutated version | – Stuns last 100% longer and activate taunt gems. |
| Blood Drinker | Ring | Starhill Grave – Mutated version | – -25% damage, +25% life steal. |
| Unquenchable Thirst | Earring | Season Pass Level 100 | – The cooldown of potions passes 20% slower, but the effects of potions are 33% more effective. |
| Phoenix | Amulet | Reaches level 80 in Season of the Guardian in the free reward series. | Revenge of the Phoenix: If you take lethal damage, you avoid death and regain 100% of your maximum health. You are then pursued by “Revenge,” which reduces your healing by 200% and you take damage every second equal to 20% of your maximum health until you die or get a kill (180 seconds cooldown). Purification: When hit with less than 50% health, all weaknesses disappear (90 seconds cooldown. Not triggered by ongoing damage, damage-over-time effects, or blocked attacks). Stamina Recovery: When hit with less than 50% health, you gain 105 stamina (30 seconds cooldown. Not triggered by ongoing damage, damage-over-time effects, or blocked attacks). |
| NEW: Elemental Band | Ring | Can potentially drop in the “Hoard of Gorgons” raid from the broodmother. | Elemental Affinity: When you hit a target with an elemental attack (not tuning or damage-over-time), you receive +4% empowerment for 6 seconds (10 seconds cooldown per type of elemental damage, maximum 1 stack per type of elemental damage). |
What do you think about the artifacts? Are you excited about the new equipment items, or would you rather pass on them?
What else is happening with New World? Amazon is hitting the reset button. New World will become an action RPG in October 2024, also coming to PS5 and Xbox. The update will primarily adjust and improve the gameplay and user interface for consoles. The combat system will be made significantly more action-oriented and adjusted for controller control.
Additionally, a variety of new content is planned that will also benefit PC players. The first 10-player raid, for example, an extensive PvP zone, or solo trials. However, the announcement was not received well: There is currently a backlash on Steam after Amazon’s announcement for MMORPG New World: Even a player with 5,000 hours is giving up
