Greetings, Adventurers!
Expedition threats are breaking free. With Expeditions Unleashed, we’re bringing some of New World: Aeternum’s most fearsome bosses out of the dungeons and into the open world.
Event Details:
Prepare to face three of Aeternum’s most formidable foes—this time, outside the safety of Expedition walls. During Expeditions Unleashed, iconic bosses will emerge into the open world on a rotating schedule. Players Level 65+ can take on these world-threatening enemies for rewards:
Mahantaram: May 20 – May 26
Godling Khepri Supernal: June 17 – June 23
Ifrit: July 15 – July 21
What are World Boss encounters?
World Bosses are open-world, large-scale versions of iconic Expedition bosses. These timed events spawn across specific locations throughout Aeternum. Players can trigger the encounter by attacking enemies at the event site, much like Baalphazu or the Winter Warrior events. Once activated, a powerful boss will emerge—ready to be taken down by anyone brave enough to stand against it.
Do I need a group to participate?
There’s no matchmaking or group requirement, but these encounters are designed for teamwork. You’re welcome to join solo, but you’ll likely need help from fellow adventurers to take these enemies down.
Are there special mechanics or unique challenges?
While these bosses retain their expedition roots, many of their attacks and mechanics have been rebalanced and redesigned to create dynamic, large-scale fights in an open-world environment. Expect familiar mechanics with new twists, scaled to threaten dozens of players at once.
What’s in it for me?
World Bosses don’t just bring the spectacle—they bring the loot. Each encounter offers a mix of guaranteed gear, powerful upgrade materials, and exclusive collectibles, with multiple chances to earn high-end rewards every day.
Open World Boss Rewards
Normal Reward Box (Unlimited per day)
100%: 1 Weapon, Armor, or Jewelry piece
66%: Gear Score 700 Procedural Weapon or Armor
33%: Named Legendary Gear Score 710 Item (see Boss Rewards below)
100%: 2–3 Level-appropriate Potions
Bonus Reward Box (3 per day)
100%: Named Legendary Gear Score 710 Item (see Boss Rewards)
100%: 1 Black Gypsum
100%: 25 Dark Matter
25%: Named Legendary Gear Score 725 Weapon (see Boss Rewards, 1 per week)
10%: Jaeger Skin Set Box (1 per week)
Contains 1 piece of the Jaeger Set:
Jaeger’s Cunning (Head)
Jaeger’s Spite (Chest)
Jaeger’s Pluck (Hand)
Jaeger’s Grit (Legs)
Jaeger’s Advance (Feet)
Pity System
To prevent unlucky streaks, a pity counter guarantees the following after opening 12 Bonus Boxes:
100%: 1 Named GS 725 Weapon (if not already earned that week)
100%: 1 Jaeger Skin Set Box (if not already earned that week)
Boss-Specific Loot
Each boss drops a distinct set of legendary Gear Score 710 weapons, armor, and jewelry—with a rare chance at an exclusive GS 725 weapon, once per week.
Mahantaram
710 Gear
Incendior
Toothpick
Dragon’s Scale
Charon
Razor’s Leaf
Primal gear collection
725 Weapon
Footfall
Godling Khepri Supernal
710 Gear:
Hippopotamidaean Strength
Arm of Horus
Mayhem Maker
Finger of Suetekh
Spear of the Defender
More from the Desert Berserker, Leather Gladiator, and Grand General sets
725 Weapon: Beastfang
Ifrit
710 Gear:
Strikeback
Rending Flail
Brightdark
Fire of Life
Snowmelt
Multiple variations of Molten-themed armor sets
725 Weapon: Fire of Battle
Why are these bosses in the open world?
Expedition bosses have long been a core part of New World: Aeternum’s PvE challenge. With Expeditions Unleashed, we’re reimagining that experience—removing barriers to entry and making these iconic fights available to all players, at scale.
By moving them into the open world, we’re not just turning up the threat—we’re creating shared, emergent moments across the map. You’ll see groups rally in real time, new alliances form, and stories unfold organically as players come together to face common enemies.
Who are these bosses?
Each World Boss is pulled from the Expedition pantheon—familiar foes now empowered for massive-scale encounters. These aren’t just remixed enemies—they’re open-world manifestations of threats you thought you knew.
For now, sharpen your weapons, gather your allies, and keep an eye on the horizon. We’ll see you in Aeternum.