Upgrading gear in New World is crucial for enhancing your character's abilities and increasing your overall gear score. Here's a detailed guide on how to upgrade your gear, including the materials needed and the processes involved.
To upgrade your gear to a gear score of 700, you will need to use the Gypsum Kiln. Here's what you need to do:
| Material Required | Quantity Needed | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Named Item | 1 | The item you want to upgrade. It can be any gear score. |
| Applicable Matrix | 1 | Depends on the item type (Weapon, Armor, Jewelry). |
| Dark Matter | 250 | Obtained through quests, PvP rewards, and salvaging gear. |
| Gypsum Orb | 1 | Used for upgrading. |
| Chromatic Seals | 3 | Non-tradeable, purchased from Faction vendors for 5000 gold each, with a daily cooldown. |
| Craft Mod | Optional | For customizing the final perk. |
If you're looking to speed up your progress and streamline the upgrading process, buy New World Coins can be a practical solution. With enough coins, you can buy essential upgrade materials like Chromatic Seals, Craft Mods, and even high-quality named items directly from the Trading Post, saving valuable time and effort.
To reach the maximum gear score of 725, you'll need to focus on specific activities and items:
| Item Type | Upgrade Materials and Methods |
|---|---|
| Artifacts | Dark Matter, Gypsum Orb, Chromatic Seals, and either a Goldcursed Coconut or a Gorgonite Inductor. |
| Hoplite Named Items | Gorgon’s Eye (from Hive of Gorgons), Dark Matter, Gypsum Orb, Chromatic Seals. |
| Sandwurm Named Items | 2 Gorgon’s Eyes, additional Dark Matter, Gypsum Orb, Chromatic Seals. |
| Apex Goldcursed Named | Mystic Doubloons, Goldcursed Coconut, Dark Matter (via Well of Fortune). |
By following these steps and focusing on the right activities, you can efficiently upgrade your gear in New World and improve your character's performance.