Loading Screen Tips

The loading screens of New World: Aeternum offer gameplay advice, combat guidance, and glimpses into the history of Aeternum. This page collects those messages in one place for easy reference.

Creatures and Enemy Factions

The Lost

The Lost are proof that eternal existence is not the same as fairy-tale immortality. For some, it comes at a terrible price. People become Lost through endless cycles of death and rebirth that wither their souls until there’s nothing left.
Lost are weak to Strike, Ice, and Nature damage.

The Ancients

The origin of the Ancients and any knowledge of their civilization has been lost to dusty memory. All that remains are relics: crumbled monuments, ruins of cities, and legions of skeletal warriors.
Ancient Guardians are weak to Strike, Lightning, and Void damage.

The Angry Earth

The intermingling of Azoth and nature is most evident in the Angry Earth - a variety of plant-like creatures so named for their fierce guardianship of the wilderness of Aeternum.
Angry Earth are weak to Slash and Fire damage.

The Corrupted

The Corrupted serve as the immortal thralls of an ancient and unknowable force that warps all within its reach.
Corrupted are weak to Thrust, Arcane, and Nature damage.

Azoth and Fast Travel

Fast Travel

The most reliable sources for acquiring Azoth are completing Quests and closing Corruption Breaches.
You’ll rarely collect Azoth from defeating enemies, but the likelihood can be increased with certain item perks.

Camping

Camp Upgrades

You can unlock upgrades to your Camp at Levels 15, 25, 40, and 55.

Camping

Place a Camp near important places. You can then Respawn there in case of an unfortunate death.
Camps have a limited range in which you can Respawn. If a Camp Icon turns Red that means you’ve traveled too far away and won’t be able to Respawn there.

Combat

Weapon Mastery

Defeating an enemy with 2 different weapons will grant half of the Weapon Mastery points to both of those weapons.
Weapon Mastery Respecs are free until you reach Level 10 with that weapon. Find out what works best for you.

Damage Numbers

If your Damage Numbers are Blue, the enemy has resistance to your Damage Type. Try using another weapon to deal more damage!

Strong and Weak Damage Numbers

Strong attacks are Yellow and deal more damage. Weak attacks are Blue and deal less damage. Both are determined by your physical or elemental damage type.

Damage Types

There are 3 physical damage types: Slash, Thrust, and Strike. Find out which damage type is best against your enemies.
There are 6 elemental damage types: Arcane, Fire, Ice, Lightning, Nature, and Void. Use gems to add elemental damage to your weapons.

Gems in Weapons

Gems which convert damage to elemental damage cannot be placed into weapons that deal that damage by default. For example, a Ruby cannot be added to a Fire Staff.

Attributes

Attribute Respecs are free until you are Level 60. Take advantage of this time to figure out where you want your Points to go, and avoid costly Respecs in the future!

Duels

There’s no penalty for losing a Duel so don’t be afraid to take on all challengers!
Duels cannot be started inside a settlement.

PvP Flagging

You can turn your PvP flag on and off at Sanctuaries including Settlements, Outposts, Watchtowers, and at Spirit Shrines.
Before leaving a Territory, be sure to double-check if you’re Flagged for PVP!

Enemy Nameplates

If the enemy has a Skull over their health bar, don’t engage! This indicates a level and difficulty much higher than yours. Aeternum does not show mercy.

Weapon Coatings

Weapon Coatings are powerful, short-term buffs that you apply to a weapon to give yourself an advantage against a certain family of enemies, such as the Corrupted or the Ancients. Coatings work on ranged and magical weapons too!

Grit

If an attacking character glows White, only Crowd Control Status Effects (Slow, Root, and Stun) can interrupt them.

The Offhand Shield

Shield perks are only active if the shield is unsheathed.

The Rapier

The Rapier’s speedy cuts pair well with other Intelligence-based weapons, such as Staves and Gauntlets.

The Hatchet

For the best defense, combine Uninterruptible Berserk and Defy Death to force your way through enemies, and then recover with Berserking Refresh!

The Spear

The Spear’s Zoning Abilities and Dexterity-based scaling make it a great pairing for Ranged Weapons.

The Great Axe

The Great Axe is excellent for controlling smaller fights, with options for both damaging enemy groups or pulling heavy hitters away from teammates.

The War Hammer

The War Hammer deals Strike damage, which is effective against Ancients and Lost.

The Bow

While in Aim Mode with the bow, you can Charge Up your shot by holding the attack button.

The Musket

Musket shots will penetrate multiple enemies in the line of fire.

Stoke the Flames

The Fire Staff can be utilized for large Crowd Control or stacking Burn Statuses to a devastating effect.

The Life Staff

If there are no allies around, you can always use Orb of Protection at your feet to Buff yourself.

The Ice Gauntlet

The Ice Gauntlet is excellent at hindering enemy progression. Use its Slowing Effects to gain better positioning or give teammates an opening to do more damage.

The Void Gauntlet

The Void Gauntlet’s numerous Buffs and Debuffs make it very effective in group combat.

Retreating Enemies

Enemies in the world will retreat and become temporarily invulnerable if they are led too far from home or cannot reach you.

Companies

Join a Company and fight alongside your friends against the Corrupted and siege opposing Faction Territories.
Only Companies can declare war and siege Territories to take them over. As Governor of a Territory, your Company earns coin through upkeep, gets huge discounts on Fast Travel, and contributes to the success of your whole Faction.
Communicate and Group up easily with company members. See when members were last online and get access to a shared amount of Coin in the Company Treasury.

Crafting

Food isn’t just for recovering after a fight! There are foods that increase your chances of getting rare crafting materials and foods that improve your crafting skill as well.
When crafting equipment, you can use higher-tier secondary materials to improve the item’s gear score. The higher the tier of the secondary resource, the more its gear score is improved!
When crafting Consumables, you can use higher-tier ingredients to increase your chances of getting additional items from that craft. The higher the tier of the ingredients, the better chances you have!
Looking for specific ingredients for a Recipe? Pin the Recipe to track it.
Skilled Arcanists can also craft powerful Potions that can save your life in a tough fight!
Each skill that crafts equipment can also craft a unique consumable with powerful effects.
Trophies are items crafted by Furnishers that can give powerful Buffs when placed in your House.
The top-end of the potential Gear Score range for a crafted item increases as your Trade Skill increases. This allows you to add more Azoth to improve your crafting.
Craft a Topaz Gypsum Attunement Potion at any Arcana Station or Tier 5 Camp. When attuned, you can earn Topaz Gypsum as a random drop from Level 55+ enemies.

Crafting Perks

If you want to see all existing Perks in the game, go to a Trading Post and choose “Select Perks” in the Browse tab.

Equipment

Distributed Weight

Items you have equipped do not count against your overall carry Weight. Use this to your advantage while hauling that last bit of Iron Ore back to the Settlement.

Equipment

Your Equipment Load determines how you will Dodge. A LIGHT Equipment Load will allow you to roll out of danger when Dodging.

Item Skins

To equip a skin, select a weapon or piece of armor in your Inventory and choose the “Change Skin” option.

Dyes

Dye can be applied to different parts of each item. Make sure you try out different combinations before committing to a color scheme.

Utility Determines Value

Items with higher rarity generally have special effects or gem sockets. Make sure to weigh all the benefits and not just gear score.

Gems

Want to tank? Socket a Carnelian Gem into a weapon to unlock Taunts on some abilities.

Fully Stocked

Crafting in a Settlement can pull resources from Inventory or Storage.

Equipment Damage

Equipped items take damage on use and on death.

Locking Items

Prevent items from being salvaged by selecting the item in your Inventory and choosing “Lock.”

Player Factions

Syndicate

Clever disciples who fight with cunning for the sake of truth and progress.

Marauders

Proud warriors who fight with honor for glory and self-improvement.

Covenant

Divine champions who fight with conviction for righteousness and justice.

Factions

Join a Faction to flag for PVP, control Territory, and participate in Wars.

Faction Benefit

Every settlement has a unique item cart in it. Visit a settlement controlled by your faction to claim free items. Be sure to check back regularly!

Consequences of DEATH

Some PvP Missions will be Reset if you die while they’re in progress. Turn in finished PvP Missions as soon as you can to guarantee Rewards for you and your Faction!

Faction Reputation

Complete PvE Missions to increase your Faction Reputation, increase your XP, and earn access to better Faction Gear.

Faction Equipment

Faction Representatives sell reliable Armor and Weapons. Consider purchasing some if you’re looking for something specific.

Hunters Hunt

Hunting Missions show you where to start, but a good hunter will explore the surrounding area in search of prey.

Factions Daily Bonus

Earn Bonus Rewards from the first 3 Faction Missions you complete each day!

Fishing

Fish bite more often in deeper water!
Different fish can be found in salt water versus fresh water. If you can collect it, it means it is fresh water.
Each Territory contains a unique Legendary Fish.
Most fish are native to particular Territories, except Salmon and Pike which can be found all over.
When fish are jumping from a hotspot, it is active and will allow you to catch rare fish more often. Hotspots without jumping fish need time to replenish.
Hotspots are the best place to catch rarer fish. They increase your odds considerably.
No bites? If you’re having trouble catching fish, then try finding some water. Fish don’t live on land.
Hotspots come in three categories: Broad, Rare, and Secret. Secret Hotspots offer the chance to catch the rarest fish, but they deplete the quickest.
As your Fishing Level rises, more Hotspots become available for discovery.
You must have a high enough Fishing Level to discover hotspots.
Fishing in active hotspots will get you bites almost immediately.
Different hotspots offer different fish to catch depending on the Territory and water type.
As your Fishing Level rises, you will be able to cast further.
Find Perronelle le Noir to start the Fishing Quests.
Win Fishing Armor by completing the Fishing Quests.
Every time you hook or catch a fish you get Fishing XP, which helps advance your Fishing Level.
It is easier to overcome a fighting fish with a longer cast.
A longer cast can be reeled in quicker, making fish easier to beat.
Larger or rarer fish are more likely to put up a fight.
Any Bait will decrease the time taken to get bites.
Better fishing poles have faster line tension recovery and increased chance of catching rarer fish.
Equip the Fishing Pole into the Inventory Tool Slot to use it.
Get Fish Filets and other bounty from Salvaging your fish.
Some Legendary Fish can be used to decorate your House.
Some Legendary Fish can be used to craft a Fishing Trophy.
Some Legendary Fish can be used to make Attribute Bonus Food.
Oysters, Clams, Snails, and Electric Eels can be Salvaged into Bait.
Fish filet can be obtained by salvaging most common fish.
Firm Fish Filet can be obtained by Salvaging most uncommon fish.
Tender Fish Filet can be obtained by Salvaging some rare fish like Paddlefish, Swordfish, and Speartooth Shark.
Delicate Fish Filet can be obtained by Salvaging Electric Eels and Swordfish.

Game Modes

Trials

Have you found one yet? A Trial is an event where you and your friends fight a deadly, legendary creature.

Outpost Rush

You can queue for Outpost Rush at your Faction Representative or in the Modes menu.

Housing

There are 4 tiers of Houses you can purchase. Each improves your Fast Travel cooldown, Max Storage placement, and total Furniture placement.
Trophies you place in your House give you benefits all over the island, not just in the Territory the House is in.
You can Fast Travel to your House for free, once every few hours, by selecting your house icon on the Map. The higher tier the House, the lower the cooldown is.
You can place 1-4 Chests in each House, depending on the House tier. Each increases your Max Settlement Storage for the Territory that House is in. The rarer the Storage Chest, the more it increases.
Any Furniture you ‘Pick Up’ in your home goes into your Settlement Storage for that Territory, instead of your Inventory.
All Furniture in a House goes into your Settlement Storage for that Territory when you abandon it.
You can only own 1 House in a Territory at a time.
You can own up to 3 houses in the world if you meet the Level, Territory, and Coin requirements.
You can get a discount on your first house.
Not all houses are the same. Some are more spacious than others which increases their tier. These houses require a higher standing in that Territory and will cost more gold.
Owning a house has perks, but only if you pay your upkeep. If upkeep is due, you will no longer be able to enjoy Fast Travel or trophy buffs until they are paid.
You can only place 5 different types of Trophies in each House you own. 15 total if you own 3 Houses.
You cannot place more than 1 of the same type of Trophy in your House, but you can place 1 of the same type of Trophy in each of your 3 Houses. The Bonuses stack if you do!
You can view what Housing Trophy Buffs you have active in your Character Bio page.
Place your Furniture and Decorations in your House carefully to gain points in your Decoration Score. With skill and luck, your house might be chosen to be on display to the whole Settlement.
Want to up the curb appeal of your House? Place more items in it, then complete Missions and defeat monsters in the Territory your House is in. Rarer Furnishings cause your curb appeal to increase faster.

General Tips

Take A Break

Remember to take a break when you’ve been playing New World: Aeternum continuously for a long period of time.

Screenshots

Take screenshots and hide your UI to get the most out of the scenery.

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

If you’re exploring and become stuck, you can free yourself by either typing “/stuck” or selecting “Unstuck” from the Game Menu.

Emotes

Nothing to say? Use Emotes to express yourself.

Movement and Exploration

Lying Low

Lying prone or crouching in vegetation will make it significantly harder for enemy players to see your nameplate.

Fast Travel

Visit Settlements and Spirit Shrines to expand the network of locations to which you can Fast Travel.

Shrines

If you follow the tall, blue pillars of light, you’ll likely discover a Spirit Shrine.

Tracking Resources

Increasing certain Trade Skills will unlock higher levels of Resource Tracking on your Compass.

Waypoints

If you’re headed somewhere specific, open the map to place a waypoint at your destination. This will appear on the compass to help guide you.

Lore Pages

Feed your head! Reading Lore Pages on Aeternum awards XP!

Pings

Contextual Pings

Quick pings are contextual. Pinging the environment, PvP enemies, or loot will ping “Moving Here”, “Danger Here”, and “Loot Here”.

Ping Wheel

Open the Ping Wheel for more ping types.

Target Marking

You can mark NPC targets by pinging while they are under your reticle.

Pings

Did you know you can ping directly on your map? Try setting a ping by opening the Ping Wheel.

PvP Rewards Track

The player who commits the killing blow will be awarded PvP XP and Azoth Salt.
A PvP victim must have been flagged for at least 10 minutes to be worth anything to kill. This scales up the longer they are flagged.
PvP XP and Azoth Salt are awarded for overall performance in Outpost Rush or War.
Earning XP while flagged will reward Azoth Salt at set intervals.

Quests

New Quests

Revisit your Map regularly to discover if any new Quests have become available.

Quests and Travel

Always check before heading out to a distant location to see if any Spirit Shrines can hasten your journey.

Main Story Quests

Main Story Quests will always appear at the top of your Journal.
It is easy to stay busy on Aeternum. You can use the Main Story section in the Journal to keep up with your next steps.

Quest Rewards

The best Rewards are generally earned by completing the Final Quests in a chain in each Territory.

Faction Mission Bonuses

Every day you will receive Bonus Rewards for the first 3 Faction Missions you complete!

Faction Renown

Each Faction has 6 Ranks to climb. Earn Renown from Faction Missions and complete the trial assigned to you to earn glory for your Faction!

Camp Tier

Camp Tier is increased at Levels 15, 25, 40, and 55.

Social

Trading

Trade items with other players by selecting “Trade” in their social menu.

Do Not Disturb

Prevent social interactions by turning on “Do Not Disturb” in the settings menu or using the shortcut “/dnd”.

Trading Post

Trading Post Listing Fees are much lower for shorter duration sales and higher for longer sales.
You can select specific perks for buy orders in the Trading Post.
To place a Buy Order in the Trading Post, search for the item you want and create a Custom Order.
Sharpen your Trading Post discoveries by drilling into the item’s listings and using item searches.
You can view listings from all Trading Posts by changing your view to “All Settlements”.

Elite Strongholds

Prepare yourself before entering an Elite Stronghold. And definitely bring friends!
Elite Chests can only be claimed once per day.
Elite Strongholds are some of the toughest challenges in Aeternum. Good luck!
It’s wise to place a Camp before entering an Elite Stronghold. You won’t regret it.

Territories and Zones

First Light

The Ghost Ship

The spectral crew of La Esperanza haunt the coastal waters of Aeternum as punishment for attempting to escape the island.

Lady Fathom

Locals believe a powerful, benevolent entity dwells in the deep and protects the fishermen who offer her gifts.

Monarch’s Bluffs

The Monarch of the Bluffs

Only legends remain of an apparent “High King” who once sought to unify all Aeternum under his rule.

Deadman’s Cove

Tortured Electrogeists roam Deadman’s Cove at night. Take extra caution, or visit during the day when it’s safer.

Cutlass Keys

Stone Skull Fort

Goldstein the Equalizer rules the Isle of Cayo De La Muerte from her throne at Stone Skull Fort.

Weaver’s Fen

Periville

There are echoes of Periville’s citizenry that still haunt the city. Guard against their onslaught, and wait for their anger to dissipate.

Nighthaven

Bring a Fire Staff or a Ruby-socketed Weapon when venturing into spider caves. You won’t regret it.
Craft a Potion of Fool’s Sight at a nearby Arcana station to see invisible secrets all throughout Nighthaven.
The Arcana Cards are an old form of Ancient Magic. Find them hidden in secret places all over Nighthaven.
Annyru the Fortune Mother has traveled all throughout Nighthaven, and left behind caches of supplies for those who know the secret ways.
The Berlaur are a mighty force, but their recent exposure to a new form of golden Azoth has rendered some of them rabid.
The Cursed Trees of the Dunwood seep golden Azoth sap, a substance toxic to local wildlife.
You can find Sorrowthorn growing from the splitting vines and thorned rows of weeds that grow out from the roots of the Dunwood.
Collect all 24 Arcana Cards and you’ll have unlimited access to the treasures of Nighthaven.
The Grand Carnival operates in quiet opposition to those in power. Their Ancient Magic has kept them safe for centuries.
The Tarot Towers of Nighthaven feed on your memories, fears, dreams, and desires. The weak-minded should beware.
The Royal City-State of Durevos is the grand capital and crown jewel of Nighthaven.
Castle chandeliers can sometimes break and crash on the ground, stunning and damaging nearby enemies.
The Moonflower Prismabloom, a rare dye resource, only spawns at night in Nighthaven.
The Upyr and Berlaur factions vie for control in Nighthaven.
Visit Tularest to trade with locals and learn more about the ongoing conflict between Upyr and Berlaur.
A great Clock looms over Nighthaven - a testament to the power of its immortal ruler.
The Clocktower’s bells mark the passage of time in Nighthaven - listen for their ominous toll.
Spider silk can be gathered from the dangerous spider caves scattered throughout Nighthaven.
The Inquisitors still wage their ancient battle against the dark forces of Nighthaven.
Varlaam Library holds the brightest memories of forgotten souls.
Explore the catacombs beneath Nighthaven to uncover ancient secrets and valuable treasures.
The Archivist distills memories in Varlaam Library - seek them out to learn forgotten tales.
The forests of Nighthaven hold many dangers - beware the cursed Werebeasts that lurk within.
Many books hide in waiting in the darkest corners of Nighthaven. Read them all, and learn the fates of sad and worried souls.
Legend says the Fortune Mother stole the final Arcana card from the King and hid it in a distant, secret place.
The secrets of Nighthaven are myriad.
Have you drank a Potion of Fool’s Sight? You might be surprised at what you see.
The Spider Queen Uttu holds court at the crown of Esagila. Uttu is a Beast Lord, and the sole progenitor of all spiders in Aeternum.
Throwable torches may be found scattered around Nighthaven. Grab one and toss it for a fiery display of power!
The Great Houses of Nighthaven are Varlaam, Carmilla, and Bathory. Rumors speak of a fourth House, but they’re unsubstantiated.
Pumpkins, sunflowers, and apple orchards are the main export of Nighthaven agriculture.
Black feathers are considered an ill omen by those who are ignorant.
A powerful card reader threatened the King, so the King killed him. But the magic cards kept him barely alive.
A forgotten Great House lies cursed beneath Understone, destroyed by the King.
A dozen evil and twisted things scratch and squeak in the dungeons and sewers of every castle.
A foul and wretched darkness hides beneath the soil of Nighthaven.
Nighthaven’s graveyards are famous for their screaming spirits and the valuable spirit-infused dirt that covers the restless dead.
Graveyard dirt can be dug up with a shovel. But why would you ever?
Golden apples are a divine fruit, rare and blessed, that grow on Apple Trees.
Have you bitten into a Golden Apple? They say you will know everything after the first bite.
Got stuck on a Quest? Try pressing the Reset Button in your Objective journal.
The number one lesson of Nighthaven: always look up!
Keep your eyes up; there are a few things that can fall on your head!

Brightwood

Brightwood Isle

Archminister Havelock and his family have made their home at the manor atop Brightwood Isle.

Restless Shore

Eridanus

The Greenshapers have sealed this temple with vines and trees. Bring a logging axe!

Mourningdale

Scorpius

Stray too far from the path, and you risk being lost to Corruption’s tendrils.

Brimstone Sands

The harsh, bitter sun of Brimstone Sands requires proper protection to survive.
The Ancients’ language was lost to the sands of time. Until now…
A monstrous behemoth has awakened in the desert. Local legends refer to it as “The Devourer.”
It is said that Ancients conducted rituals deep inside the heart of a massive wall built between Brimstone Sands and Shattered Mountain.
Crassus and his Corrupted 19th Legion are an eternal threat to the safety and stability of New Corsica.
One of the oldest living humans on Aeternum, Imhotep the Wise, is said to wander the deserts in search of knowledge.
Tread cautiously when navigating the sulfur pools of Brimstone Sands. If the giant lizards don’t get you, the boiling, burning water most certainly will…
Sandstone is plentiful in Brimstone Sands, and can be smelted into glass items.
Thirsty? Try cutting down a Cactus for small amounts of Water.
No one knows how Armadillos got to Brimstone Sands, but they seem to be thriving nonetheless.
A great tree has somehow flourished in the middle of Brimstone Sands. Some even say that the tree still blooms high in its branches.
Some believe that a deadly manticore stalks the sands of Brimstone so travel with care…
Legends say that an Ancient lies sleeping somewhere in Brimstone Sands.
The massive scorpions that prowl the desert have more weapons than mere pincers and claws.
Ancient Glyphs are the key to unlocking chests, exploring sealed ruins, and much more. How many can you find?
Would-be tomb robbers beware: the restless dead sometimes guard their earthly treasures.
Some of the Anubian constructs that prowl Brimstone Sands can be mined for resources.
New Corsica’s gilded facade conceals a viper’s nest of politics, intrigue, and paranoia.
The Legionnaires of Brimstone Sands have lost none of their legendary discipline and fighting skill despite becoming Corrupted.
Marc Antony founded the 19th “Seaborne” Legion, though they could not save him from ruin at the Battle of Actium.
The dying Queen Cleopatra was brought to Brimstone Sands by the Romans who sought to save her life.
Soulwardens are rare in Brimstone Sands. But with Ancients and Corruption both stirring, that may soon change.
There are legends of mysterious, shape-changing spirits known as ifrit that haunt the wastes of the desert. Some can be bargained with.
If you hear a familiar voice calling from the darkness of the wastelands do not approach.
Twisted abominations have begun appearing in Brimstone Sands. The products of some Ancient sorcery.
Brimstone Sands has had two great civilizations shape the land over the millennia: the Egyptians and the Romans.
The Anubian Ancients are far more robust than the dusty skeletons that guard other Ancient ruins. Approach with caution.
The circular stone gates scattered across Brimstone Sands are magical as well as magnificent.
Vast streams of azoth flow through the Great Pyramid of Akhet. Hopefully, such power will never be turned to nefarious purposes…
The Angry Earth of Brimstone Sands have no fear of fire and often employ burning sulfur to destroy their foes.

Great Cleave

Gorikbouri Road

This road is the first of many tests of strength on the path up the Mangled Heights.

Old Myrkgard Forest

Old Myrkgard Forest once spanned from the Cleave to the city of Myrkgard, but has now diminished in the presence of Corruption.

Pilgrims Passage

Foul rituals are conducted here, including the anointing of Corruption’s priesthood.

Balebane Maw

The Balebane Maw is a protective membrane created by High Priest Oseguera many years ago.

Severed Visage

High Priest Oseguera conducts the foulest of rituals at the Temple of Severed Visage, which is located at the peak of Mangled Heights.

Ebonscale Reach

The Floods

Soon after the Taiying Empress began settling the area, there was a series of floods.

The Empress

Empress Zhou Taiying fled from her brother Shang Wu’s usurping of her throne in China and washed up in Aeternum.

North Palace Shrine

When the Empress first laid eyes on Borvarn, she completely forgot about her other pet Daisy.

Outpost Rush

Capture outposts and slay the enemy to score points. First team to 1000 points wins!
Gather infused wood, ore, and hides to upgrade your outposts by building gates and siege weapons. Build a command post to gain powerful offensive and defensive boosts for your team.
Use summoning stones to summon powerful allies at summoning circles. Defeat key enemies to acquire Bear and Specter summons or gain an ultra-powerful Brute ally by clearing the corrupted portal.
Baroness Hain is the ghost of a long dead noble that haunts the island. Slay her to gain a powerful buff that increases the defense of your team and freezes the enemy score!

PvP Arenas

Through the Fire and Flames

Each round lasts for 2 minutes. After the timer ticks down, a deadly ring of fire encircles the arena and begins to shrink.

If you aren’t first, you’re last

The first team to win 3 rounds will win the match and claim victory!

Cheerleading to Victory

If you’re killed, you can continue to cheer your team on from the viewing box.

Healers Beware

The longer a round lasts, the less effective incoming healing becomes.

The Deadliest Game

Get out there and put on a show for the crowd! The announcer is sure to have them prepared for the fight.

Riches and Glory

Arena wins are a great way to earn PvP Reward Track experience.

War and Invasions

Shared Tips

Shout Pings

War leaders can make a ping visible to the entire Army.

War

Armories are accessible from bases and control points.
Attackers must take all 3 control points before the gates can be damaged. Once they are taken, they become Respawn points and access to Armory.
Once all 3 control points are taken, attackers can try to knock down gates and take the control point in the fort. If attackers succeed, they will win the war. If attackers fail to claim it, defenders will win the war.
As the war goes on, there will be longer and longer Respawn waves. When soldiers are killed, they will Respawn in the next Respawn wave.
Players earn Battle Tokens by damaging their enemies. With Battle Tokens, players can purchase various items from Armory.
War leaders can make a ping visible to the entire Army.

Invasion

The Corrupted Army will attack the fort in waves, with each successive wave becoming stronger.
The Corrupted Army will try to knock down the gates and take a control point within the fort. If players successfully defend the claim point from invasion, they will win.
As the war goes on, there will be longer and longer Respawn waves. When soldiers are killed, they will Respawn in the next Respawn wave.
Players earn Battle Tokens by damaging their enemies. With Battle Tokens, players can purchase various items from Armory.

Expeditions

General Expedition Tips

Need a Pick-Me-Up?

You can only be revived so many times in Expeditions before having to respawn. Be careful!

Amrine Excavation

You’re Stuck in Here With ME!

If anyone tries to escape Foreman Nakashima’s chain prison, all players in the area of effect will be stunned.

Got The Munchies

Simon will attempt to devour low health minions to empower himself.

That Can’t Be Healthy

Simon’s minions consume his spew pools to empower themselves, but all that bile damages them over time.

Garden of Genesis

Many minions! Handle it!

Alluvium Marl’s Root Arena summons minions along the outside, split your team efficiently or be prepared for a large wave of extra enemies.

Get Over Here

Taxodius will pull the furthest player towards it. If you see it pointing at you, run!

Lazarus Instrumentality

Solid Snake

Cilla’s Ancient Might buff greatly increases her physical damage and can be purged by enticing her with arcane pools.

Chardis

The Ancients created more than just the skeletal Guardians, such as the Constructs: living automatons of rock and stone, of which Chardis is the greatest example.

Dynasty Shipyard

Double Trouble

The Tempest’s tigers, Joven and Oro, each apply a different negative status effect. Pull them apart to avoid the effects being applied to the same target.

Fall of Dragons

Though she maintains that she has the Dragons’ favor, the Empress’ reliance on Corruption has warped her dragons into an unrecognizable state.

Shattered Obelisk

An eye for an eye

During Greundgul the Regent’s Leaping Attack, her eye will glow red. Strike it, and the boss will be stunned for a short time.

The Depths

Mine Sweeper

The Archdeacon’s mines can be destroyed before they explode. Your healer will thank you.

The Ennead

Split the Difference

The power of the Ennead prevents Anpu and Heru from being defeated so long as one still remains. Try to divide your efforts between Anpu and Heru so they can be taken down at the same time!

Fight in the Shade

When facing Godling Khepri Supernal, use the pillars of the Ennead to avoid his Ancient Sun Beams.

General Advice

When General Crassus summons his Corrupted Cyclopes, keep your focus on defeating him!

Empyrean Forge

Locked In

The Azoth-powered locks of the Empyrean Forge will reconfigure their combinations each time their mechanisms are activated, so try not to move while your allies enter the combination!

Pinch Point

The Forge’s massive Azoth Pistons spell certain death for anyone who steps underneath one. Wait for the piston to fall, then run under it while it’s rising to stay safe.

Hit the Deck

When all else fails, you can go prone to avoid Ifrit’s fireball barrage. Just don’t try it while Ifrit is breathing fire.

Cloudy with a Chance of Marius

While fighting Commander Marius, flaming balls of lava rock will fall from the sky. These boulders always fall in a specific order.

Barnacles & Black Powder

Ready Aim Fire

When Admiral BlackPowder escapes to the upper deck, load the cannons with cannonballs and fire them at the Admiral to get him back in the fight.

Dont Touch That

Watch out! If you touch cursed treasure, you will be damaged and slowed.

Into Position

Tanks should face Nereid away from the group to prevent the rest of the party from being hit by her Lunge and Water Wave abilities.

Tempest’s Heart

Hidden Treasure

Keep an eye out for Antiquated Coffers on your journey throughout Tempest’s Heart. Find them all and return their contents to the statues in the City of Darkness for bonus treasure.

The Chosen One

The carrier of the Reliquary provides an area of protection against the corruption while dealing significant damage to foes. Use it to safely cross the Sea of Corruption.

Patience

When Isabella summons a Monolith, don’t go near the Monolith until the corrupted vines spinning around it have disappeared. Then use your Azoth Staff to destroy it.

Savage Divide

Hands Full, Can’t Lose

Adventurers carrying Ancient Orbs cannot defend themselves. Don’t forget to help your friends!

Extreme Elements

Kurok and Mahantaram wield the power of the elements against their foes. Be ready for anything!

Come Prepared

Beasts are weak to Thrust damage. Don’t forget to bring Coatings and Ward Potions!

Trials

Trial of the Flamekeeper

Blood of the Sands

Fight through each wave of enemies before engaging Razhan the Hordemaster and Hadish Azar.

Kindling

Run over Hadish Azar’s kindling lizards to extinguish their flame.

Stop, Drop, and Roll!

When Hadish Azar casts Stop, Drop, and Roll, drain all of your stamina to remove the effect.

Reforging

Razhan’s minions will reforge if they live too long. Put a stop to them before it’s too late!

The Hatchery and Sandwurm Trial

Come Prepared

Equipping Chitin in your Gem Slots will reduce damage from Acid.

Use the Arena

Solving the Glyphs will confer a buff on all players allowing them to break Stamina Shields.

Shah Neshen’s Rage

The Devourer will become more difficult the longer the fight takes!

Party Matters

Bringing a tank - or two - matters.

Catacombs

Better with Friends

Grouping up in Catacombs will give the biggest yield!

Head On

Bosses are often just after a challenge

Dance of Death

Dodging and blocking will prevent Erosion

Raids

Isle of Night

Proper Ballistae Etiquette

Make sure to reload the ballistae after shooting them when facing off against the Twin Jesters. They are essential to interrupt one of his most powerful ability, Interlude.

Abyss Unstability

You cannot damage a Palatine Guard during Abyss Unstability unless you are inflicted with an Abyss Mark. But if you have an Abyss Mark, you will become a prime target for Queen Dahut’s Dance of Death.

Situational Awareness

Make sure to keep track of and regularly destroy the Enthralled Souls that Lost Overlord Thorpe activates on the outer edge of his arena. If you don’t, they will detonate and deal massive damage in a very large area.