Legendary gear is the pinnacle of equipment in New World, offering the highest Gear Score (600+) and powerful perks that can define endgame builds. Whether you're a PvE enthusiast, a PvP competitor, or a master crafter, obtaining legendary gear is essential for maximizing your character's potential.

This guide covers all the major ways to acquire legendary gear, including dungeon farming, open-world activities, crafting, PvP rewards, New World Coins and trading. We’ll also provide tips to optimize your farming efficiency and increase your chances of landing the best-in-slot (BiS) items.

1. Endgame Dungeons (Expeditions)

Expeditions (dungeons) are one of the most reliable sources of legendary gear, especially at higher difficulty levels.

Mutated Expeditions (Mutations)

Mutated expeditions scale in difficulty from M1 to M10, with M10 offering the highest drop rates for legendary gear.

Each week, different expeditions are available as mutations, so check the rotation.

Completing a mutated expedition within the time limit increases your chances of better rewards.

Notable Dungeons & Boss-Specific Drops

Some dungeons have unique legendary weapons and armor tied to specific bosses:

Lazarus Instrumentality – Known for Lazarus Bow and Firevine (fire staff).

Garden of Genesis – Drops Genesis Staff (life staff) and Will of the Ancients (great axe).

Tempest’s Heart – A high-level expedition with legendary armor sets.

Barnacles & Black Powder – Source of Smooth Bone Rod (ice gauntlet).

Expedition Chests & Final Boss Loot

Always open all chests in a dungeon, as they can drop legendaries.

The final boss typically has the highest chance to drop named legendary items.

2. Open World Farming

If you prefer exploring over dungeon runs, the open world offers several ways to farm legendary gear.

Elite Chest Runs (ECRs)

Elite zones contain high-level chests that can drop legendary gear. Popular farming routes include:

Myrkgard (Shattered Mountain) – One of the best spots for elite chest runs.

Malevolence (Edengrove) – Drops corruption-resistant gear.

Imperial Palace (Brimstone Sands) – High-level zone with excellent loot.

Tips for Elite Chest Runs:

Run in a group for faster clears.

Equip Luck gear to improve drop quality.

Use trophies (minor, major, and basic luck trophies in your home).

World Bosses

Major world bosses have a chance to drop legendary items, including:

The Caretaker (Shattered Mountain)

Thorpe (Reekwater)

Sandwurm (Brimstone Sands) – Requires an organized raid group.

Corrupted Breaches & Invasions

High-level Corrupted Breaches (especially in Brimstone Sands) can drop legendary gear.

Participating in Invasions (endgame defense events) also grants high-tier rewards.

3. Crafting Legendary Gear

If RNG isn’t on your side, crafting allows you to create guaranteed legendary gear—if you have the right resources.

Requirements for Crafting Legendary Gear

600 Gear Score Crafting – You’ll need max-level crafting skills (Armoring, Weaponsmithing, etc.).

High-Tier Materials – Includes:

Phoenixweave (for armor)

Runestone (for weapons)

Glittering Ebony (for jewelry)

Timeless Shards – Used to lock specific perks.

Crafting Buffs – Full set of crafting gear, trophies, and food (e.g., Seasoned Fisherman’s Stew for Armoring).

Guaranteeing Legendary Status

Using umbral shards when crafting increases the chance of hitting 600 GS.

Named item recipes (e.g., Chardis’s Revenge) always craft as legendaries.

4. PvP Content

For PvP players, several activities reward legendary gear:

Outpost Rush (OPR)

Winning matches grants Outpost Rush caches, which can contain legendary weapons and armor.

Higher performance (top damage, healing, etc.) improves rewards.

3v3 Arenas

Winning arena matches has a chance to drop legendary gear.

The more you play, the better your odds.

PvP Track Rewards

As you level up your PvP track, you’ll unlock legendary gear caches.

Higher-tier tracks (100+) offer better rewards.

Wars & Influence Races

Participating in faction wars and influence pushes can yield legendary drops.

5. Trading Post (Buying Legendary Gear)

If farming isn’t your style, you can buy legendary gear from other players on the Trading Post.

Tips for Buying Legendary Gear

Check multiple settlements for better prices.

Look for BiS (Best-in-Slot) perks for your build.

Prices vary widely—some legendaries are cheap, while perfect-roll items cost millions.

Optimizing Your Legendary Farm

Increase Your Luck

Luck Gear – Equip armor with the Luck perk.

Trophies – Minor, Major, and Basic Luck trophies in your home.

Food Buffs – Eat Lucky Rabbit’s Foot or Peppered Grilled Catfish.

Gypsum & Expertise Grind

Daily Gypsum Casts (e.g., Emerald, Sapphire) help increase Expertise, which affects your max Gear Score.

Higher Expertise = better chance for 600 GS drops.

Targeted Farming

If you need a specific weapon, focus on content that drops it (e.g., Lazarus for bows).

Join farming groups for elite zones and mutated expeditions.

Conclusion

Legendary gear in New World comes from multiple sources:

Dungeons (M10 Mutations = best drop rates)

Open World (Elite Chest Runs, World Bosses)

Crafting (With high-tier mats and luck buffs)

PvP (OPR, Arenas, PvP Track)

Trading Post (buy New World Coins from mmoexp )

By combining these methods and optimizing your luck, you’ll be decked out in legendary gear in no time. Happy farming!

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