Artifacts represent a new item type in New World, or more accurately, a new rarity. They were introduced with the
release of the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, boasting an exclusive
700 GS (Gear Score)
and forming an essential
part of the end-game content. Each artifact comes with fixed perks and abilities, as well as a universal attribute -
Magnify, which amplifies your highest attribute. For instance, if Strength is your main and highest attribute, Magnify
will boost the Strength.
The main thing that makes Artifacts different from the usual Legendary items is that each Artifact has its own growth
path. Their cool features don’t show up all at once, but open up as you meet certain goals. When you get an artifact,
you need to do a special quest to unlock the first perks on it. But it doesn’t stop there; you’ll need to grind a lot
to fully upgrade your artifact and unlock all its perks. And of course, artifacts can't just be purchased with
New World Coins
like legendary items, they are
looted only once, immediately become bind-on-pickup, and cannot be deleted or discarded.
Every character, assuming they are
leveled up
to 65
, is allowed to equip only one artifact weapon and one artifact armor piece. In this scenario, Shields are
considered as armor, meaning you could, for instance, equip the Flail - Odo in one hand and the Kite Shield - Michael
in the other. The most intriguing aspect of artifacts, from my experience, is the added layer of freedom they bring to
build-crafting. Artifacts significantly impact the gameplay, making the gameplay experience of two characters with
identical weapons but different artifacts feel entirely different, especially when it comes to
PvP battles
.
If we compare to other games, Artifacts in New World are somewhat like the Legendary items from
World of Warcraft
during the
Legion times, or Mythic Items from
the Elder Scrolls Online. Although how
these items work in these games is different, the main idea is the same. Artifacts make a big impact on the gameplay
and are a key part of the end-game content. And don't forget, despite all the power of artifacts, they will truly
shine only if your weapon mastery of the
corresponding weapon type is leveled up to the maximum 20th level.
Complete List of All Existing Artifacts
Following the release of the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, along with various
new features in New World
, a total of 27 distinct artifacts
have been introduced to the game, with 15 being weapons and the other 12 consisting of armor and jewelry pieces.
Below, I will provide a complete list of all available artifacts along with a brief description of each.
Comlete list of all Weapon
Artifats
- Flail Odo Swing this flail with unpredictable
fervor, echoing the chaotic dance of battle in every wild strike. Drops from
Vanash
- Sword The Butcher A blade honed for
relentless carnage, cleaving through foes with brutal precision. Drops from
Zhou Taiying
- Rapier Finisher A rapier designed for
calculated finesse, delivering the final, elegant thrust to conclude any duel. Drops from
Montrapala the Unruled
- War Hammer Spark of Mjölnir This hammer
channels the lightning of legends, its thunderous strikes electrifying the battlefield. Drops from
Chardis
- Spear Scorpion's Sting This deadly spear has the
words "get over here" etched on the handle. Drops from
Scorpio Supernal
- Musket The Mechanic A musket engineered to
perfection, firing with mechanical precision and devastating impact. Drops from
Toy Maker Phthah
- Great Axe The Abyss A Great Axe that hungers
for destruction, its immense weight cutting through enemies as if plunging into the depths of darkness. This Axe is
obtained by getting full credit at level 65 breaches.
- Fire Staff Inferno Harness the fury of
flames with this staff, conjuring infernos that engulf adversaries in roaring conflagration. Drops from
Commander
Marius
- Void Gauntlet Lifetaker This gauntlet
taps into the void, siphoning the essence of foes to empower its wielder with each strike. Drops from
Pugnacious Purutu
- Hatchet Freya's Francisca Infused with the
essence of the Norse goddess, this hatchet delivers swift strikes that echo the wrath of the divine. Drops from
The Blighted Greenskeeper
- Blunderbuss Pestilence This blunderbuss
spreads chaos and affliction, its shot scattering like a contagion among those unfortunate enough to be targeted.
This Blunderbuss can be crafted by Engineers.
- Greatsword Serenity A massive greatsword
that brings a sense of calm amidst chaos, sweeping through battle with a serene yet devastating force. Can be
obtained in PvP.
- Kite Shield Michael A shield swirling with
energy, offering protection with swift and righteous defense.
- Tower Shield The Wall A tower shield of
unwavering strength, providing an impenetrable barrier for allies behind its unyielding defense. Drops from
Heru
Comlete list of all Armor and Jewelry
Artifats
- Heavy Headwear Unyielding A helm that defies
defeat, offering resolute protection and instilling unwavering determination in its wearer.
- Heavy Chestwear Void Darkplate Clad in the
Void Darkplate, become an embodiment of impenetrable darkness, striking fear into the hearts of those who oppose
you. Drops from Nereid
- Heavy Glove Magnetic Gauntlets Harness the
power of attraction with these gauntlets, manipulating metal and drawing your weapon to your enemies weak points.
Drops from Isabella
- Heavy Legwear Freedom These pants grant a
sense of unparalleled mobility and liberation when worn.
- Medium Headwear Djinn Headwrap Envelop your
senses in the mystique of the Djinn Headwrap, channeling elusive energies and weaving spells with an air of
enchantment. Drops from
Elite Beast Hoard
- Medium Chestwear Nimble Leather Coat Don the
Nimble Leather Coat and embrace agility without compromising protection, embodying swift and calculated movements.
- Medium Glove Ghoul Gloves Slip on these
gloves, attaining an eerie dexterity that allows you to maneuver through shadows with an eerie touch. Drops from
Adiana's Chosen Beast
- Medium Legwear Attuned Leather Pants Wear the
Attuned Leather Pants to harmonize grace with protection, ensuring fluidity in combat and evasion when necessary.
Reward from The End of New Eden
Quest
- Light Headwear Grey Wizard's Hat Crown
yourself with the Grey Wizard's Hat to wield mystical prowess, channeling spells with the wisdom and power of a
master sorcerer.
- Light Chestwear Featherweight Jacket Draped
in the Featherweight Jacket, move like a whisper and strike with unexpected force, catching enemies off guard. Drops
from Ner' Mur
- Light Footwear Tumbler Shoes Step into the
Tumbler Shoes to maintain balance even in the midst of chaos, recovering swiftly from falls and evading with
acrobatic finesse.
- Earring Jewelry Endless Thirst An earring that
whispers of insatiable desires, granting heightened strength with each fallen adversary.
- Ring Jewelry Blooddrinker A ring that pulses with
a vampiric hunger, siphoning vitality from foes to empower its bearer. Drops from
Greundgul
the Regent
- Amulet Jewelry Lost Stopwatch A relic frozen in
time, its hands forever halted, a token of moments now lost to the ages. Drops from
Commander Thorpe
Helpful links useful links that
will help you better understand everything related to artifacts.
A fantastic
New
World Artifact Guide
from the folks at studioloo.com
A very useful
video with EVERY Artifact
Location
from the YouTube channel Savvvo Games
An excellent video from the YouTube channel DukeSloth on
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