Which gem do I need again? Your guide to expeditions
This guide will be outdated when Season 3 is released on October 3, 2023. It will remain on this page for historical purposes. We plan to publish a new guide soon. See the Rise of the Angry Earth PTR patch notes to find out what we know so far.
Expeditions provide some of the best rewards in New World and mutations are the most utilised end-game PVE content. So, it’s important to know what you’re dealing with and how to approach each dungeon. Most expeditions are inhabited by one creature type, so your Ward and Bane gear is important. We’ve provided a handy chart below so you can quickly reference which Wards and Banes you need for each dungeon and have included the gem for your weapon that converts some of your damage to the elemental type those creatures are most weak to. You’ll notice that the Ennead has two creature types and the same goes for mutated Starstone, as the Amrine section is Lost.
You can find a print-friendly version of the above chart here.
Each dungeon has its own personality and it’s good to get to know when to fight and when to run, where to group up the mobs and what kind of damage they are doing to you. Lish has plans to write up personalised guides for each expedition, but in the meantime we will link to existing guides online.
The Amrine Excavation
Enemy type: Lost
Recommended level: 25 (mutated Level 60 602 Gear Score)
Weaknesses: Nature (30%), Ice (15%), Strike (10%)
Weapon Gem: Amber
Strong Weapons: Ice Gauntlet, War Hammer
Bosses: Foreman Nakashima, Simon Grey
The Amrine Excavation is the first expedition you are likely to encounter. Your main questline will direct you to visit it, just north of Corinth Capital settlement in Windsward.
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide to learn about regular Amrine and their Starstone Amrine Mashup guide to find out about the mutated version.
Starstone Barrows
Enemy type: Ancient
Recommended level: 35 (mutated Level 60 602 Gear Score)
Weaknesses: Lightning (30%), Strike (20%), Void (15%)
Weapon Gem: Topaz
Strong Weapons: War Hammer, Void Gauntlet
The Starstone Barrows is the next expedition on your main questline and can be found beneath the spectacular shattered tower outside of Oxboro Capital settlement in Everfall. Starstone is known particularly for its laser puzzles, which will instantly kill you if you touch them.
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide to learn about regular Starstone and their Starstone Amrine Mashup guide to find out about the mutated version.
The Depths
Enemy type: Corrupted
Recommended level: 45 (mutated Level 60 602 Gear Score)
Weaknesses: Arcane (30%), Thrust (20%), Nature (15%)
Weapon Gem: Sapphire
Strong Weapons: Spear, Rapier, Bow
Bosses: Archdeacon Azamela, Commander Thorpe
The Depths is an expedition beneath the caves of the Restless Shores. You will face hordes of Corrupted enemies until you finally get to Commander Thorpe, whom we encountered right at the beginning of our venture into this game. Once defeated, you have a chance of receiving his helmet, so you can look just like him.
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide.
Dynasty Shipyard
Enemy type: Corrupted
Recommended level: 55 (mutated Level 60 602 Gear Score)
Weaknesses: Arcane (30%), Thrust (20%), Nature (15%)
Weapon Gem: Sapphire
Strong Weapons: Spear, Rapier, Bow
Bosses: Isabella, Oro, Joven, Empress Zhou Taiying
Dynasty Shipyard is on the far western tip of Ebonscale Reach and involves blowing things up and avoiding pink magic. This is our first encounter with Isabella, who, of course, runs away before we can kill her fully.
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide.
Garden of Genesis
Enemy type: Angry Earth
Recommended level: 60
Weaknesses: Fire (30%), Slash (20%)
Weapon Gem: Ruby
Strong Weapons: Firestaff, Great Sword, Hatchet, Great Axe Sword/Shield
Bosses: Alluvium Marl, the Caretaker, the Blighted Greenskeeper
The Garden of Genesis is one of the first level 60 dungeons and remains popular for fast expertise leveling and loot farming. It can be found in the Angry Earth stronghold of Edengrove. Make sure you have some Blight Tinctures on you before you go!
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide.
The Lazarus Instrumentality
Lazarus is the other old school level 60 dungeon and is located in Reekwater, beneath the Eternal Pools. When mutated, this is probably the easiest way to build up your umbral shards supply.
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide.
Tempest's Heart
Your main story quest will finally take you to Tempest’s Heart, deep within Myrkgard in Shattered Mountain. Many fresh 60s are eager to do this immediately, but it is recommended that you wait for your Expertise to be 600 before taking the quest in the church outside. This quest awards full sets of Tempestuous armour and weapons for every class, which can only be upgraded to Legendary (and thus receive an additional perk) if it drops at 590+ GS. Check out our Gypsum guide for tips on increasing your Expertise.
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide.
Empyrean Forge
Enemy type: Human
Recommended level: 60 (550+ Gear Score)
Weaknesses: Slash (15%)
Weapon Gem: your choice
Strong Weapons: Great Sword, Great Axe, Hatchet, Sword
Bosses: Ifrit (Arcane 30%, Ice 20%), Commander Marius (Ice 20%)
The newest expedition is an impressive underground forge found in the icy slopes of Great Cleave. Why did we include it next, instead of at the end? Well, while the boss fights are challenging, the mechanics are easily learned, and this expedition is one of the most enjoyable to complete. Make sure you have your in-game sound on for the music!
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide.
The Ennead
Enemy type: Ancient and Corrupted
Recommended level: 60 (600+ Gear Score)
Weaknesses: Ancient – Lightning (30%), Strike (20%), Void (15%), Corrupted – Arcane (30%), Thrust (20%), Nature (15%)
Weapon Gem: Ancient – Topaz, Corrupted – Sapphire
Strong Weapons: Ancient – War Hammer, Void Gauntlet, Corrupted – Spear, Rapier, Bow
Bosses: Godling Khepri Supernal, General Crassus, Anpu, Heru
With the Brimstone Sands update, came a mixed type expedition in the heart of the Great Pyramid. While the majority of the dungeon is Ancient, there is a substantial Corrupted section, including the General Crassus boss fight, so this is an opportunity to put your Gear Sets to good use.
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide.
Barnacles and Black Powder
Enemy type: Lost
Recommended level: 60 (550+ Gear Score)
Weaknesses: Nature (30%), Ice (15%), Strike (10%)
Weapon Gem: Amber
Strong Weapons: Ice Gauntlet, War Hammer
Bosses: Admiral Blackpowder, Nereid (Ice 30%, Strike 20%)
In the deep south of Cutlass Keys, there lies a pirate themed expedition. While there are lots of fun mechanics in this dungeon, we’ve placed it last due to the horrible fight with Nereid and her tiny arena at the end.
For a detailed walkthrough, have a look at New World Fans’ comprehensive guide.
