In New World, each Artifact is steeped in the lore of Aeternum, the mystical island where the game is set. These Artifacts are not just tools of war but relics of the island's mysterious past, imbued with the power of the ancient Guardians. Understanding the history of these Artifacts can provide players with a richer gaming experience as they uncover the secrets of Aeternum's long-lost civilizations.
What Are Artifacts In New World?
Artifacts in New World are not merely items; they are symbols of power and prestige. As a unique class of items, they offer players the opportunity to significantly enhance their character's abilities, setting them apart from regular gear due to their rarity and the potent perks they bestow.
The Season of the Guardian: A New Era of Combat
The Season of the Guardian in New World has ushered in a captivating collection of eight new Artifacts, each meticulously crafted to redefine players' combat strategies and adapt to their unique playstyles.
The Arsenal of the Guardian
Sin - Hatchet: A weapon that thrives on the chaos of battle, turning the tides by extending the suffering of foes and capitalizing on their weakened state.
• Corruption: Debuffs linger, ensuring enemies feel their effects 25% longer.
• Defile: The more an enemy is afflicted, the greater your power grows, with damage increasing by 2% for each debuff, stacking up to five times.
Venom - Spear: A tool for the tactician, this spear rewards precision and control, weaving poison into each strike and delivering devastating critical blows.
• Poison Tipped: Your heavy attacks seep venom into your foes, dealing 20% weapon damage over 5 seconds.
• Trenchant Crits: Each heavy thrust pierces with 34% increased critical damage, making every hit count.
Tempest Fury - Great Axe: Unleash a storm with each swing, gaining speed and momentum, perfect for the warrior who revels in the heart of combat.
• Momentum: Each successful strike propels you forward, granting a 3% speed boost for 3 seconds, stacking up to ten times.
• Endless Spin: Transform into a whirlwind of destruction, with the ability to spin up to twelve times.
The Guardian's Wardrobe
Nature’s Wrath - Medium Chestwear: Embrace the fleeting power of nature, trading duration for raw strength, ideal for those who strike hard and fast.
• Nature’s Blessing: Empower buffs vanish swiftly, but in their brief existence, they amplify your damage by 20%.
Gilli’s Gravity Gauntlets - Heavy Glove: For the resilient, these gauntlets convert pain into power, charging your next attack with the energy of the blows you've endured.
• Charged: Each instance of damage grants a charge, enhancing your next attack's damage by 3%, stacking up to ten charges.
Ironheart - Heavy Legwear: Stand firm with added vitality, a boon for those who balance the art of defense with the flexibility of lighter armor.
• Steady Foundation: Without the burden of heavy armor, your health pool deepens by 20%.
Creed Boots - Light Footwear: Strike from the shadows with increased ferocity, rewarding patience and strategic timing with lethal precision.
• Ambush: Lying in wait enhances your next attack, granting 15% more damage and a 25% increased critical hit chance if the target hasn't been struck in the last 20 seconds.
Phoenix - Amulet: Rise from the brink of defeat, embodying the immortal spirit of the phoenix, granting a second chance at victory.
• Phoenix Vengeance: Cheat death once, fully restoring your health when it should have been extinguished, then bearing the burden of Vengeance.
• Purify: When peril looms and your health wanes below 50%, cleanse yourself of all debuffs.
• Stamina Recovery: In moments of weakness, find renewed vigor, regaining 105 Stamina when your health dips below the halfway mark.
Embarking on the Artifact Quest
Each Artifact beckons with its quest line, inviting players to embark on journeys that not only enhance their abilities but also weave them into the rich tapestry of New World's lore. As adventurers progress, they can unlock the full potential of these Artifacts, tailoring their powers to suit their journey and combat style.
For those eager to delve into the specifics of each Artifact, including their lore and upgrade paths, the official New World articles and community forums are excellent resources for a comprehensive understanding. Embrace the Season of the Guardian and let these Artifacts guide your path to glory.