How to Upgrade Your PvP Gear in New World: A Comprehensive Guide
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Upgrading your PvP gear in New World is crucial to becoming a formidable force in player-versus-player combat. The process can seem a little complex at first, but breaking it down makes it easy to understand. Here’s a comprehensive guide explaining how to upgrade your PvP gear in New World, along with tips and tricks to maximize your effectiveness.
Understanding PvP Gear Upgrades
The core concept is that upgrading your PvP gear improves its base item level, making your character stronger in general combat scenarios. Importantly, this upgrade does not directly change the PvP item level. This means you’ll be more resilient and do more damage, regardless of where the content is taking place. There are a couple of distinct types of PvP gear you might want to upgrade.
Upgrading Named PvP Track Gear
Many players obtain specific, named gear pieces by advancing through the PvP reward track. These named items have unique perks and appearances and are upgradable.
- Location: The upgrade process is done at a Gypsum Kiln.
- Requirements: The named items must be in your inventory; they cannot be equipped or in a gear set.
- Process: Navigate to the bottom of the Gypsum Kiln menu. You’ll see all eligible named items there.
- Upgrade Material: You’ll need umbral shards and other materials to improve them, including dark matter.
- Gear Score Improvement: Upgrading these items increases the gear score.
- Legendary Status: Improving named gear items that are originally gear score 590 or higher, will unlock the final perk, transforming it into a Legendary piece of gear, providing a significant boost to your character.
Upgrading Unranked Gladiator PvP Gear
Another type of PvP gear available is the “Unranked” Gladiator Gear. This gear is obtained using Conquest points from a vendor called Zo’sorg.
- Acquisition: You buy it from Zo’sorg. The base item level is 249 with a PvP item level of 262.
- Upgrading: You will improve it using Honor points.
- PvP Rank: You must increase your PvP Rank to upgrade the gear to higher item levels.
- Solo Shuffle: Keep in mind, that solo shuffle rating does not count toward PvP gear upgrades.
The Gypsum Kiln: Your Upgrading Hub
The Gypsum Kiln is the central location for upgrading named PvP gear. It’s crucial to become familiar with its interface.
- Access: You can find a Gypsum Kiln in most major settlements within New World.
- Menu: Once you interact with the kiln, you’ll see various crafting options. Scroll to the bottom to locate the named item upgrade menu.
- Visibility: This section will only display named items in your inventory that can be upgraded. Make sure you do not have the items equipped or within a gear set.
- Materials: Be sure to have enough umbral shards and the required materials for the upgrade. This may vary depending on the gear you are attempting to upgrade.
Essential Materials for PvP Gear Upgrades
Securing the necessary upgrade materials is a fundamental part of the process. These resources are mainly obtained by completing high-level PvE and PvP activities.
- Umbral Shards: Primarily acquired from Mutated Expeditions and high-level content. These are essential for upgrading gear score 590+.
- Dark Matter: Another crucial material found in high-level content, used to upgrade named items.
- Other Materials: Other upgrade components can be acquired through salvaging gear or specific crafting methods.
Gear Progression and Optimizations
As you engage more with PvP, it’s important to understand how your gear contributes to your overall effectiveness.
- Gear Score Cap: The current gear score cap in New World is 625.
- Item Level: This is important because the item level increases the basic stats of your items.
- PvP Item Level: The PvP item level is an additional layer of stats in PvP combat, which is not directly affected by gear score upgrades.
- Optimal Gear: The best gear depends on your build, but some popular configurations include:
- Light Armor: Medium Chest, rest Light.
- Medium Armor: Heavy Chest, Light Legs, 1x Heavy and 2x Medium among the remaining.
- Legendary Gear: Aim to upgrade your best named items to legendary, as these will provide significant advantages.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Can I upgrade all types of PvP gear?
Not all PvP gear can be upgraded. Named items from the PvP track and unranked Gladiator gear can be upgraded, but basic or non-named gear from PvP rewards might not.
2. What does upgrading PvP gear actually do?
Upgrading PvP gear increases the base item level and stats of the item, enhancing its performance in all forms of combat. However, it does not change the PvP item level.
3. Where do I find the Gypsum Kiln?
The Gypsum Kiln can be found in major settlements throughout Aeternum. You can check your map for its location.
4. Do I need to reach a certain level to upgrade PvP gear?
You can begin upgrading PvP gear at level 60, as this is when the end-game content and resources become available.
5. How do I get umbral shards?
Umbral shards are primarily obtained from Mutated Expeditions. You’ll need to be at a high gear score to effectively farm these.
6. Can I upgrade PvP gear if it’s in my gear set?
No. The gear must be in your inventory to be seen by the kiln. It cannot be equipped or in a gear set.
7. How do I obtain dark matter?
Dark Matter is acquired from high-level content such as mutated expeditions, and elite chests.
8. What’s the difference between gear score and PvP item level?
Gear score affects the base stats of an item. The PvP item level impacts the item’s stats specifically in player-versus-player combat. Upgrading gear increases the item’s gear score but not its PvP item level.
9. How do I get Gladiator Gear?
You can buy Gladiator Gear from Zo’sorg using Conquest points, which are obtained through participating in PvP activities.
10. Can I sell my upgraded gear?
Yes, you can sell your upgraded gear on the trading post if you decide you no longer need it.
11. Where do I get legendary gear in New World?
Legendary gear can drop in Genesis and Lazarus dungeons when your gear score is over 600. Also, upgrading named gear to gear score 590 or above will turn it into a Legendary item, unlocking its final perk.
12. What’s the best bag perk for PvP?
Extra Pockets is considered the best, followed by Luck, for increasing your carrying capacity and the chance at rare items.
13. Is it worth salvaging old PvP gear?
Yes. Salvaging old gear gives you repair parts and a chance at special resources which can help you progress.
14. What should I do after reaching level 60 in New World?
After reaching level 60, you should continue to do high-level content including Dungeons, Mutated expeditions and participating in PvP. Focus on improving your gear score and engaging in end-game quests.
15. Can I upgrade my PvP gear solo?
Yes, you can upgrade named PvP track gear solo. For unranked Gladiator Gear, you will also be able to upgrade that solo after obtaining it through Conquest points and completing PvP activities. Solo Shuffle rating does not contribute to your PvP gear upgrades.
By understanding these upgrade methods and best practices, you will significantly enhance your PvP performance and become a force to be reckoned with on the battlefields of Aeternum. Good luck, and may your gear serve you well!