Greetings, Adventurers!

New month, new gear. The store has been updated with a fresh lineup of items to help you stand out and strike hard in style across Aeternum. Whether you’re exploring the wilds or entering the fray, these new arrivals bring flair—and just a little fear—to your loadout.

STORE ITEMS
Harness the spirit of the fox with the new Kitsune Anchor Bundle, now available in the in-game store. Inspired by myth and built for battle, this bundle combines sleek, ceremonial design with sharp, supernatural edge. Whether you’re leading the charge with a gleaming Greatsword or supporting allies with a staff blessed by ancient energy, this set makes every moment feel legendary.

This Bundle Includes:

• Kitsune Apparel Skin – Graceful yet battle-ready, this fox-masked ensemble channels both tradition and ferocity. Every detail—from the flowing silks to the stylized armor plating—was crafted to honor the Kitsune’s cunning and strength.
  
• Kitsune Greatsword Skin – A sweeping blade adorned in red and white, echoing the spirit’s duality of beauty and power. Elegant in motion, deadly in purpose.
  
• Kitsune Life Staff Skin – A ceremonial staff etched with mythic markings. Said to carry the blessing of ancient guardians, it empowers your healing with presence alone.

This bundle won’t stay hidden in the shadows for long. Visit the in-game store and let the Kitsune guide your next transformation.

We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Greetings, Adventurers!

We’re excited to give more details on our upcoming Season 8 Seasonal World. This Hardcore Seasonal World will be open to players for a limited time and have unique rules and settings.

• Seasonal World Opens: June 3
  
• Seasonal World Closes: July 8

In the Hardcore Seasonal World, players will progress from zero to endgame-ready in just a few hours. There’s a new questline that replaces the traditional Main Story Quest with content tailored to guide you through Hardcore’s unique progression and crafting loop. There’s faster gear access that allows you to reach endgame crafting and Artifact acquisition sooner than ever before.

This isn’t a grind—it’s a sprint.

1. Accelerated crafting tiers with simplified requirements.
   
2. Artifact access is streamlined so you can experiment with builds quickly.
   
3. Endgame materials are easier to acquire, encouraging risk-taking and late-game optimization.

Every decision matters.

• One life, one shot: Dying locks you out of Set 3 Journey rewards. Want another shot? Delete and restart.
  
• Power through failure: Fallen characters receive +25 to all Attributes for up to five deaths—helping you get back on your feet, fast.
  
• More accessible content: Even in Hardcore, we want players experimenting, pushing limits, and learning.

Only the bold make the board.
Challenge yourselves to reach new heights with new systems, and push even further on leaderboards. You’ll be competing against players at higher speeds, but some weekly leaderboards will compete across worlds. If you want to push as hard as you can, come try it in the Hardcore Seasonal World.

Keep in mind, some leaderboards will include players from all regions including Seasonal characters. The Weekly Clear Time and Weekly Max Score (Mutation-specific) leaderboards offer rewards. These reset weekly and once Seasonal characters expire, they'll no longer be eligible.
Exclusive challenges. Legendary rewards.

The Seasonal Journey is split into three sets:
Casual Rewards: Available for all players who participate in the Seasonal World

• Rewards: 1 Raw Orichalcite Stone (Craft 1 Artifact of your Choice), 1 Gorgonite Inductor, 50 Dark Matter

Fallen Rewards: For those that have died on the Seasonal World, an incentive to push on and embrace your additional power

• Rewards: 1 Raw Orichalcite Stone (Craft 1 Artifact of your Choice), 1 Runewood Resin (Craft 1 Major Trophy of your Choice), 1 Paragon's Resolve Legwear Armor Skin Reward Box, 1 Paragon's Odyssey Footwear Armor Skin Reward Box, Exemplar's Ambition Bow Weapon Skin Reward Box

Unfallen Rewards: Only for the unfallen—players who complete the journey without dying.

• Rewards: 1 Trophy of Dominance (Seasonal World exclusive trophy that boosts Territory Standing gained), 1 Paragon's Virtue Headwear Armor Skin Reward Box, 1 Paragon's Aegis Chestwear Armor Skin Reward Box, 1 Paragon's Might Gloves Armor Skin Reward Box, Hard as Iron Title
  
• In addition to the normal rewards, each task completed on the Unfallen Chapter has an associated title
  
• Complete the Trial of the Devourer while in an Unfallen Group: Sandwurm Slayer Title
  
• Complete 3 Tier 3 Mutations in an Unfallen Group: Masterwork Mutator Title
  
• Defeat Echidna in the Hive of Gorgons in an Unfallen Group: Echidna Exterminator Title
  
• Defeat Typhon in the Hive of Gorgons in an Unfallen Group: Terror of Typhon Title
  
• Defeat Broodmother in the Hive of Gorgons in an Unfallen Group: Broodmother Brutalizer Title

Will you rise, or will you fall?
Prepare to craft, conquer, and survive. We’ll see you in Aeternum.

FAQ

• What happens to my character when the Seasonal World closes?
  
• Your Hardcore Seasonal character will be deleted after the world ends—but your Journey rewards can be claimed on a separate character on standard or legacy worlds.
  
• What will happen to my company and treasury when the Seasonal World closes?
  
• Since this is a limited-time world with systems and progression heavily accelerated, your Seasonal World’s company and treasury will not carry over.

Expedition threats are breaking free. With Expeditions Unleashed, we’re bringing some of New World: Aeternum’s most fearsome bosses out of the dungeons and into the open world.

Prepare to face three of Aeternum’s most formidable foes—this time, outside the safety of Expedition walls. During Expeditions Unleashed, iconic bosses will emerge into the open world on a rotating schedule. Players Item Level 65+ can take on these world-threatening enemies for rewards:

* Stampeding Devourer (Mammoth): May 20 – May 26
* Golden Scarab Lord Kephri: June 17 – June 23
* Infernal Ifrit: July 15 – July 21



World Bosses are open-world, large-scale versions of iconic Expedition bosses. These timed events spawn across specific locations throughout Aeternum. Players can trigger the encounter by attacking enemies at the event site, much like Baalphazu or the Winter Warrior events. Once activated, a powerful boss will emerge—ready to be taken down by anyone brave enough to stand against it.


There’s no matchmaking or group requirement, but these encounters are designed for teamwork. You’re welcome to join solo, but you’ll likely need help from fellow adventurers to take these enemies down.

Are there special mechanics or unique challenges?

While these bosses retain their expedition roots, many of their attacks and mechanics have been rebalanced and redesigned to create dynamic, large-scale fights in an open-world environment. Expect familiar mechanics with new twists, scaled to threaten dozens of players at once.


World Bosses don’t just bring the spectacle—they bring the loot. Each encounter offers a mix of guaranteed gear, powerful upgrade materials, and exclusive collectibles, with multiple chances to earn high-end rewards every day.



Normal Reward Box (Unlimited per day)
* 100%: 1 Weapon, Armor, or Jewelry piece
* 66%: Gear Score 700 Procedural Weapon or Armor
* 33%: Named Legendary Gear Score 710 Item (see Boss Rewards below)
* 100%: 2–3 Level-appropriate Potions
Bonus Reward Box (3 per day)
* 100%: Named Legendary Gear Score 710 Item (see Boss Rewards)
* 100%: 1 Black Gypsum
* 100%: 25 Dark Matter
* 25%: Named Legendary Gear Score 725 Weapon (see Boss Rewards, 1 per week)
* 10%: Jaeger Skin Set Box (1 per week)
* Contains 1 piece of the Jaeger Set:
* Jaeger’s Cunning (Head)
* Jaeger’s Spite (Chest)
* Jaeger’s Pluck (Hand)
* Jaeger’s Grit (Legs)
* Jaeger’s Advance (Feet)


* To prevent unlucky streaks, a pity counter guarantees the following after opening 12 Bonus Boxes:
* 100%: 1 Named GS 725 Weapon (if not already earned that week)
* 100%: 1 Jaeger Skin Set Box (if not already earned that week)

Each boss drops a distinct set of legendary Gear Score 710 weapons, armor, and jewelry—with a rare chance at an exclusive GS 725 weapon, once per week.


Stampeding Devourer (Mammoth)
710 Gear:
* Thick Powder
* Lighthouse
* Shardshot
* Bursting Void
* Berserking Slayer
* Brined Armor Set and Waterlogged Accessories
725 Weapon: The Hook

Golden Scarab Lord Kephri
710 Gear:
* Hippopotamidaen Strength
* Arm of Horus
* Mayhem Maker
* Finger of Suetekh
* Spear of the Defender
* More from the Desert Berserker, Leather Gladiator, and Grand General sets
725 Weapon: Beastfang

Infernal Ifrit
710 Gear:
* Strikeback
* Rending Flail
* Brightdark
* Fire of Life
* Snowmelt
* Multiple variations of Molten-themed armor sets
* 725 Weapon: Fire of Battle

Zhou Taiying
* 710 Gear:
* Harbinger Bow
* Harbinger Life Staff
* Harbinger Blunderbuss
* Harbinger Hatchet
* Harbinger Kite Shield
* Plus pieces from the Smyhle and Dynasty gear sets
725 Weapon: Taiying’s Heart

Manhataram
* 710 Gear
* Incendior
* Toothpick
* Dragon’s Scale
* Charon
* Razor’s Leaf
* Primal gear collection
725 Weapon
* Footfall


Expedition bosses have long been a core part of New World: Aeternum’s PvE challenge. With Expeditions Unleashed, we’re reimagining that experience—removing barriers to entry and making these iconic fights available to all players, at scale.

By moving them into the open world, we’re not just turning up the threat—we’re creating shared, emergent moments across the map. You’ll see groups rally in real time, new alliances form, and stories unfold organically as players come together to face common enemies.

Each World Boss is pulled from the Expedition pantheon—familiar foes now empowered for massive-scale encounters. These aren’t just remixed enemies—they’re open-world manifestations of threats you thought you knew.

For now, sharpen your weapons, gather your allies, and keep an eye on the horizon. We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Greetings, Adventurers!

Season 8: Season of the Divide has arrived, bringing a new OPR map, new game mode preview events, world boss events, and a hardcore seasonal server. To celebrate, all editions, including the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, of New World: Aeternum are now 30% off from May 15-19 on Steam.

Whether you’re returning to Aeternum or joining the fight for the first time, there’s never been a better time to jump in. We’ll see you in Aeternum!

Greetings, Adventurers!

To celebrate the launch of Season 8: Season of the Divide, we’re bringing back a beloved cosmetic collection: the Vinespun Weapon Skin Set. Originally released for New World: Aeternum’s launch, this set is being un-vaulted for a limited time to give new and returning players a second chance to collect it.

Watch any New World stream on Twitch with Drops enabled from May 13 at 10AM PT (5PM UTC) through May 16 at 10AM PT (5PM UTC) to earn all 7 weapon skins across a total of 10 hours of watch time.

As a time-based drop, each reward unlocks automatically once you reach the required cumulative viewing time. Be sure to claim each reward on Twitch as you go to continue progressing toward the next.

Here’s what you can earn during the event:


* After 1 hour, unlock the Gaia Disc Round Shield and Garden Wall Tower Shield.
* At 2 hours, receive the Lush Armament Spear and Lush Cleaver Hatchet.
* At 3 hours, collect the Floral Flourish Rapier and Vinespin Bow.
* At 4.5 hours, claim the Lavender Blossom Kite Shield and Verdant Longsword.
* At 6 hours, earn the Hoarfrost Hand Ice Gauntlet and Gloomshot Musket.
* At 8 hours, receive Raven’s Revenge Fire Staff and Pearlescence Life Staff.
* And at 10 hours, complete the set with the Greengrip Great Axe and Mosshandle War Hammer.


If you haven't done so already, make sure your Twitch account is linked to your Amazon Games and Steam accounts. You can find the steps you need to follow on our Twitch Drops page[www.newworld.com].

Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Capture the Flag is bringing fast, focused PvP action to New World: Aeternum. Get a first look at the new mode during a limited-time preview event:

Preview Event Start: Friday, May 16
Preview Event End: Monday, May 19

Capture the Flag offers a new way to dive into intense, short-duration matches where quick decisions and sharp teamwork make all the difference. The goal behind Capture the Flag was simple: create a PvP mode that’s instantly understandable, endlessly replayable, and a true test of quick thinking under pressure.

Pick a Role, Play Your Way
Every Capture the Flag match is a balance of offense, defense, and rapid adaptation. Players naturally fall into roles — carrier, defender, chaser, protector — but how you fill that role depends entirely on your team’s strategy and your build.

Carrying the flag isn’t easy. Slowed movement, increased incoming damage, and reduced healing keeps things balanced, while using certain movement abilities will cause you to drop the flag immediately. Every weapon loadout can run the flag, but not every loadout will survive the chase — smart play and teamwork are key.

Battlefields Built for Speed
Both Capture the Flag maps were custom-designed to support the mode’s relentless energy.

They may look familiar, but every jump pad, corridor, and power-up placement was crafted to keep fights tight and thrilling.

On the field, players will find:

• Power-ups — grab boosts to health, speed, or damage at critical moments.
  
• Jump pads — launch yourself into chaotic new angles of attack.
  
• No base defenses — defense is your responsibility.

With near-instant respawns, downtime is nearly nonexistent—keeping pressure high from the moment you grab the flag to the moment you fight your way back to home base to score.
Speed Meets Strategy

Capture the Flag is quick to learn and satisfying to master.

The mode’s simplicity makes it perfect for casual players looking for instant action, but smart coordination and team synergy will define the winners.

Development for Capture the Flag wasn’t without its challenges. Tuning pickup timers, flag drop mechanics, and spawn protections took significant iteration — and the flexibility built into the mode’s backend will allow for ongoing live adjustments as the playerbase shapes how Capture the Flag is played.

Early versions of the mode experimented with twists on the traditional format, but the decision to start with a classic Capture the Flag experience sets the stage for future variant modes and experiments in coming seasons.

Play for Glory (and Loot)
During Season 8’s Preview Weekends, Capture the Flag will reward players with standard Outpost Rush crates.

There aren’t exclusive cosmetics or achievements tied to the mode yet — but capture the flag based rewards are already being explored for Season 9 and beyond.

For now, the goal is pure: victory, bragging rights, and endless clutch moments.
Build for the Fight

While Capture the Flag’s arenas are set in recognizable parts of Aeternum, they’re competitive spaces first — designed for flow, tactics, and nonstop motion.

To bring the mode to life, the team built:

• Custom-designed flags and power-up visuals
  
• New jump pad assets
  
• A fully voiced announcer hyping every clutch play
  
• Original music composed to match the pace of battle

It’s a fresh, kinetic experience inside a world players already know.

The Race Begins
Capture the Flag is fast, brutal, tactical, and just getting started.

Preview Weekends arrive in Season 8 — your first chance to sprint, defend, steal, and score before the mode goes live permanently.

Grab your team, sharpen your builds, and get ready to run. We’ll see you in Aeternum!

Season 8 begins May 13 at 5:00AM PT (1:00PM UTC) with the launch of Season of the Divide, a massive update packed with PvP experimentation, combat overhaul, and the debut of hardcore seasonal servers. Whether you’re chasing leaderboard glory in new game modes, testing your skill in permadeath adventures, or perfecting your build with Artifact upgrades and balance changes — there’s more to fight for than ever before.

New PvP Modes & Maps

Capture the Flag, Outpost Rush: Barebones, and a new Arena map join the roster during limited-time preview events. You’ll also find a permanent addition in Coral Divide, a vertical, ocean-themed Outpost Rush map with strategic fort clashes and redesigned objectives.

PvP map rotations are now hourly, and new features like PvP Camps, team UI, and pre-match Ready Up deepen the tactical layer of each fight.


Hardcore Seasonal Server

Coming in June, Hardcore Mode redefines risk vs reward. Death wipes your best rewards, and only the strongest earn full Seasonal Journey completion. Faster leveling, streamlined crafting, and limited-time exclusive cosmetics and gear materials await.

Artifacts, Perks, and Combat

Seven new Artifacts enter the endgame alongside new perks, gem types, and combat balance for every weapon. PvE and PvP values are now more clearly separated, and powerful new survival potions shift how players stay alive in high-stakes encounters.


Quality of Life & Systems
Expect a smarter Target Lock system, streamlined mutator rewards, the long-requested Barbershop, and more intuitive controls for both controller and keyboard players. Behind the scenes, DX12 is now the default renderer on PC, with DLSS 4 support added for RTX users.

Expeditions, UI, and Fixes

Every expedition has seen tuning, bug fixes, or both — from collision and VFX issues to raid boss behaviors and loot consistency. Over 100 bugs have been squashed, including input fixes, social UI bugs, and combat desyncs.

Season of the Divide is just getting started. Jump in May 13, test new PvP experiences, and prepare for what’s next. Read the complete release notes here[www.newworld.com].

Greetings, Adventurers!

Season 8 features 100 levels of rewards across two tracks: Free and Premium. You’ll earn rewards by completing Journey tasks, Challenges, Activity Cards, and daily bonuses. Here’s what’s waiting for you this season:


Free Track Highlights
Across the Free Track, you’ll unlock a mix of currencies, materials, cosmetics, and power boosts. Key items include:

* The Welcome Pack: Includes 1 Premium Food Box, 1 Box of Warding, and 1 Gypsum Orb
* Coins at multiple tiers (500 to 3000 total)
* Five static dye packs, including Corduroy, Paradise Vermilion, Harsh Violet, Delicate Silver, and more
* Two artifact rewards: the Lich Gloves and Vampire’s Vestments
* Tool skins: Sinner’s Ripper, Hook, Chopper, Scythe, Spike, and Sacrilege
* Helm skins: Oblivion’s Herald Mask and Corruption’s Witness Mask
* The Tainted Oratory Tent housing skin
* The Oathbreaker title
* Azoth Vials, Azoth Salt, and Dark Matter
* Crafting materials, refining kits, food bundles, ward boxes, salvage kits, and elemental resources
* Expedition and mutation material bundles
* EXP boosters for Season, Weapon, Gathering, and Territory
* Barbershop Token


Premium Track Highlights
Unlocking the Premium Track grants access to exclusive cosmetics, more currency rewards, and premium versions of core resources is also is required for the Journey of the Seasonal World. Notable rewards include:


Nine themed weapon skins including:
* Fallen Terrorizer
* Fallen Lacerator
* Faller Perforator
* Fallen Incinerator
* Fallen Impaler
* Fallen Brutalizer
* Fallen Cleaver
* Fallen Discipline
* Fallen Executioner
The full Blackguard’s Armor Set, with individual pieces appearing throughout the pass
Three exclusive mount attachments: Dog Head Statue, Cat Statue, and Weathered Journal
Two emotes: Brush Off Shoulders and Touch Grass
High-volume currency rewards: up to 3000 Coins, 1000 Marks of Fortune, and 450 Dark Matter
Transmog Tokens and Chromatic Seals
Premium versions of Gem, Crafting, Elemental, and Salvage boxes
Matrices: Weapon Matrix, Armor Matrix, Jewelry Matrix
The Azoth Inductor utility item


Both Track Rewards
In addition to major unlocks, the pass contains dozens of filler rewards that support your journey:

* Coins and Marks of Fortune
* Multiple dye bundles (both standard and premium)
* Crafting materials for Tier 5.2 and 5.3 recipes
* Ward and combat consumables
* Refining reagents including Obsidian Sandpaper, Flux, Solvent, and more
* Materia bundles for Expeditions and Mutations
* Booster tokens for Weapon EXP, Gathering, Season EXP, and Proficiency


Special Breakpoints
Along the way, you’ll hit special milestone rewards:

* 6 tool skins on the Free Track
* 2 unique helm skins
* 2 artifacts
* 1 tent skin
* 1 unique title
* 9 weapon skins (Premium only)
* 1 full armor set (Premium only)
* 2 exclusive emotes (Premium only)
* 3 mount attachments (Premium only)
* 3 matrices (Premium only)

Total Item Count
There are 100 rewards on each track, for a total of 200 season rewards. Free players can unlock meaningful gear and boosts, while Premium owners gain access to high-tier cosmetics, currencies, and utility.

Thanks for your support! We’ll see you in Aeternum.

Celebrate the season of renewal with truth, petals, and power. The Springtide Bloom event has come to Aeternum from May 13 - June 2. Revel in the beauty of nature and reap the rewards of its mysterious bounty as Bloom Heralds arrive in nearly every settlement.

Truthseekers must be level 20 or higher to embark on Springtide activities and collect event-specific tokens to unlock limited-time rewards. Let the fragrance of flowers guide you to glory.

Spring has awakened once again. Venture into the wilds of Aeternum to harvest the vibrant, dangerous blooms known as Wispyblooms. Protect yourself from the blight of Wispy Wasps, collect Springtide’s unique resources, and deliver them to your local Bloom Herald in exchange for Event Reputation and tokens.

Use Springtide Tokens to unlock a variety of seasonal cosmetics, housing items, and consumables. Be sure to visit the Event Shop before June 2, when the Bloom fades for another year.

Wispy Wasp Hun

Each day, Wispy Wasps swarm Wispybloom nodes across Aeternum. Truthseekers must:

• Locate Wispyblooms scattered throughout the wilds
  
• Defeat the Wispy Wasps guarding them
  
• Gather Wispy Sprigs and Springtide’s unique bloom drops

Turn these materials in at Bloom Heralds to gain Event Reputation and earn event tokens.

Event Rewards
Exchange Springtide Tokens at any Event Shop for exclusive seasonal rewards. New this year:

On Interacting with each of the Joyous Gift Piles in Settlements:
* 1 Diamond Gypsum (Limit: 6/day)
* 2-8 Wispy Spritz
* 25 Event Reputation
* 10 Springtide Tokens
* 2-3 Dyes (66%)
* 1 Springtide Dram (33%)
* 1 Springtide Wafer (22%)
* 1 Springtide Crumble (11%)
On Interacting with each of the Delightful Gift Sacks in Springtide Villages:
* 1 Springtide Coin Bag, Granting anywhere from 1-200 Coin based on level.
* 10 Springtide Tokens
* 50 Event Reputation
* Very Small Chance to Get a Springtide Bloom Pattern
On Interacting with a Prismabloom:
* 1 Springtide Token (70%) (Limit: 10/day)
* 1 Premium Springtide Token (5%) (Limit: 1/day)
On Killing a Wispy-Wasp:
* 1 Wispy Wasp Goo (45%)
On Harvesting a Wispybloom:
* 14 Wispybloom Petals
* 275 Event Reputation
Springtide Token Conversion:
* 3 Wispybloom Petals = 1 Springtide Token
* 1 Wispy Wasp Goo = 1 Premium Springtide Token
* 1 Premium Springtide Token = 25 Springtide Tokens
* 25 Springtide Tokens + Vial of Suspended Azoth = 1 Premium Springtide Token

Rewards rotate weekly, so check back often to make the most of your tokens.

Springtide Shop Tiers

Earn Event Reputation to unlock new Shop Tiers and access more valuable items:

Rank 1:
* Springtide Dram
* Springtide Wafer
* Springtide Crumble
* Limoncello Dye
* Royal Azalea Dye
* Morning Mist Dye
Rank 2:
* Springtide Armor Pattern
* Beekeeper's Skin Set (Basket, Jacket, Gloves, Pants, Boots)
* Springtime Skin Set (Hat, Ruffles, Gloves, Britches, Thighboots)
* Flower Child Dance Emote
* Frolic in the Grass Emote
* Barrel of Flowers Housing Item
* Crate of Flowers Housing Item
* Pot of Wispyblooms Housing Item
* Pinwheel Housing Item
* Springtide Wall Light Housing Item
* Springtide Ceiling Light Housing Item
* Springtide Banner Housing Item
* Sacks of Pigment Housing Item
Rank 3:
* Springtide Armor Pattern (GS715) (Limit: 1/day) (NEW)
* Chromatic Seal (Limit: 1/week)
* Azoth Inductor (Limit: 1/week)
* Abigail Mount (NEW)
* Viridian Skin Set (Topper, Vest, Gloves, Tights, Buskin) (NEW)
* Floral Knight Skin Set (Helm, Breastplate, Gauntlets, Leggings, Boots)
* Festive Flower Skin Set (Dress, Leggings, Boots)
* Blossom's Respite Camp Tent Skin
* Bop Dance Emote
* Springtide Chandelier Housing Item
* Springtide Table Lamp Housing Item
* Springtide Floor Lamp Housing Item
* Springtide Canopy Bed Housing Item
* Springtide Loveseat Housing Item

Each tier adds more premium rewards, including rare cosmetics and high-value crafting materials.


Springtide Lore

From the journals of Bloom Herald Marrick:
“Where others see a simple season of warmth and growth, I see a crucible of change. The Wispybloom’s petals hide not only beauty, but danger—and truth. It is no coincidence they return when they do. The cycle continues, as it must.”

Join the Celebration

Experience the magic and mystery of Springtide Bloom before it fades. We’ll see you in Aeternum!

Season 8 introduces a powerful new set of Artifacts. Whether you aim to sprint across the battlefield, outlast your foes, or sap their strength with forbidden magic, these gear pieces unlock new tactical layers for every playstyle.

Let’s take a look at the new additions.

Once worn by an ancient ruler of Aeternum, the Old Crown is a majestic helm focused on versatility and durability. With its triple gems and balanced stat line, it’s perfect for hybrid builds that need elemental and physical resistances without sacrificing attributes.
Royal: +10 to all Attributes.
Gem Slot: Energizing Spectral Ward.
Immaculate Onyx: +3% Physical Absorption.
Immaculate Opal: +3% Elemental Absorption.
How to get: Available through Seasonal Activities and Elite Chests in Elysian Wilds.

Designed for mages and lifesteal builds, Vampire’s Vestments allow you to trade mana for raw sustain in combat. It rewards ability-based pressure while ensuring your resource pool stays active through smart basic attack use.
Drain: Hitting a target consumes 10 mana. If mana is spent this way, that hit grants 10% lifesteal. If using a magic weapon, only abilities trigger lifesteal while basic attacks restore 10 mana (0.5s cooldown).
Gem Slot: Slotable.
How to get: Earned from Season Pass Rewards or found in Arcane Tempest chests.

These gloves are a perfect fit for spellcasters who love to stack power before unleashing a flurry of light attacks. Time your bursts well to maximize Empower bonuses before your next basic strike.
Curse: Activating an ability grants +4% Empower for 7s (stacks to 3). All stacks are lost on basic attack (cannot gain new stacks for 5s after losing them).
Gem Slot: Slotable.
How to get: Dropped from Season 8 Elite Trial Bosses.

Built with speed glyphs embedded in the plating, Runic Greaves offer tanks and bruisers a moment of mobility after deploying their Heartrune. An excellent option for closing gaps or making a tactical escape.
Expeditious: Activating a Heartrune grants 33% Move Speed for 7s.
Gem Slot: Slotable.
How to get: Available from Seasonal Activity Card and Faction Vendor Cache (Rank 5+).

A brutal weapon for area denial and explosive mayhem. Chaos turns Blast Shot into a battlefield nuke, flinging ignited enemies through enemy lines for devastating cleave potential.
Chaos Blast: Blast Shot gains +300% push distance. The first target hit is ignited and becomes a projectile, dealing 50% weapon damage to all enemies they pass through.
Gem Slot: Slotable.
How to get: Earned by defeating the Flamebound Shaman in the Flamecaller Outpost.

Wit is a clever twist on classic tank play, amplifying threat generation and punishing foes who dare strike back. Its insult-laced edge draws aggro like a magnet while softening incoming blows.
Snide Remarks: Taunts are active. Light attack critical hits generate 250% more threat. On crit, reduce hostile AI’s base damage to you by 15% for 3s.
Gem Slot: Slotable.
How to get: Dropped from Seasonal Expedition Bosses or found in Honorable Ward Chests.

Relentless is the embodiment of unshakable support. While sacrificing some of your own defenses, you empower nearby allies with massive armor boosts and gain increased healing intake for long-lasting frontline resilience.
Altruism: While in combat, nearby allies gain +35% Armor. You receive +20% increased incoming healing (excluding lifesteal and consumables). Your own Armor is reduced by 20%.
Gem Slot: Slotable.
How to get: Found in Season 8 Influence Race Reward Caches.

Which Artifact are you building around this season? Let us know — and we’ll see you in Aeternum.