New World: Aeternum is Amazon Games' action-combat MMO set on the supernatural island of Aeternum, recently rebranded and relaunched with major improvements. The game features real-time combat with no tab-targeting, territory wars where player companies fight for control of settlements, and a deep crafting system where player-made gear rivals endgame drops. With the Aeternum relaunch adding a new solo-friendly storyline and console release, the game has found its footing after a rocky launch.
Resource management and crafting determine how quickly your power scales. This guide covers what to prioritize, where to farm, and how to avoid wasting resources on the wrong upgrades.
Crafting Priority List
The order you should invest resources:
| Priority | Target | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Primary equipment | Biggest damage increase per resource spent |
| 2 | Core build gear | Enables your build's key synergies |
| 3 | Defensive upgrades | Survivability for boss fights |
| 4 | Secondary equipment | Situational options for specific content |
| 5 | Consumables | Temporary boosts for hard content |
Resource Farming by Area
Everfall
Key resources: Central hub, trading post, starter quests Farming efficiency: Low value per run, but safe and consistent
Focus on gathering materials for War Hammer upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Windsward
Key resources: Amrine Expedition access, farming resources, starter gear Farming efficiency: Good early-game farming spot
Focus on gathering materials for War Hammer upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Cutlass Keys
Key resources: Orichalcum nodes, mid-level gear, pirate aesthetic Farming efficiency: Best mid-game farming, worth revisiting
Focus on gathering materials for War Hammer upgrades here. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Brightwood
Key resources: Starstone Barrows Expedition, corrupted content, story progression Farming efficiency: High-value materials for late-game upgrades
This is where you farm materials for Great Axe max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Shattered Mountain
Key resources: Endgame expeditions, elite enemy loot, endgame crafting materials Farming efficiency: Best resources in the game, requires strong build
This is where you farm materials for Great Axe max upgrades. See our maps guide for detailed area layouts.
Upgrade Path
Early Game (Everfall — Windsward)
- Upgrade your starting equipment to functional level
- Craft basic defensive gear
- Save specialty materials — you'll need them later
- Focus on War Hammer once accessible
Mid Game (Cutlass Keys)
- Push War Hammer to mid-level upgrades
- Start collecting materials for Great Axe
- Craft situational consumables for boss fights
- Upgrade build-specific gear pieces
Late Game (Brightwood — Shattered Mountain)
- Max out Great Axe — this is your top priority
- Complete your build's core gear set
- Craft endgame consumables
- Optional: upgrade secondary equipment for variety
Crafting Mistakes to Avoid
- Spreading upgrades across multiple equipment — Focus one weapon to max before diversifying.
- Hoarding materials — Use them. The game provides enough if you farm efficiently.
- Upgrading the wrong gear — Check our builds guide before investing.
- Ignoring Cutlass Keys farming — This area has the best resource-to-time ratio in mid-game.
- Crafting consumables too early — Save specialty materials for late-game recipes.
Resource Efficiency Tips
- Focus on one weapon mastery at a time — weapon skills level through combat usage and splitting between too many weapons slows progression.
- Farm Cutlass Keys during mid-game for the best return on time
- Check the walkthrough to know when each resource becomes available
- Match your farming route to your build — some classes farm faster in certain areas
More New World: Aeternum Guides
- New World: Aeternum New World: Aeternum Overview
- New World: Aeternum Best Builds
- New World: Aeternum Tier List
- New World: Aeternum Walkthrough
- New World: Aeternum Beginner's Guide
- New World: Aeternum Tips & Tricks
- New World: Aeternum Weapons Guide
- New World: Aeternum Combat Guide
- New World: Aeternum Boss Guide
- New World: Aeternum Maps & Locations
- New World: Aeternum Classes & Characters
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