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New World Guide: How to Master Storage Space

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In New World, players are transported to the enigmatic island of Aeternum, a place teeming with magic and opportunities, where a player-driven economy is just one aspect of the rich experience. As adventurers, players engage in epic battles against otherworldly creatures and rival factions, all while unraveling the island's mysteries and the potent secrets of Azoth.

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The Importance of Resource Management

To flourish in Aeternum, managing your resources is paramount, and a key component of this is optimizing your storage space. Adequate storage is essential for hoarding valuable materials, protecting crafted items, or simply organizing your loot. An expanded storage capacity ensures you're well-prepared for the myriad of challenges Aeternum presents.

Understanding Storage Space in New World

Storage in "New World" is unique, relying on a weight-based system rather than traditional slots. This approach necessitates strategic inventory management, influencing how players store and carry their gear and resources.

Character Backpacks

Backpacks are vital for adventurers, providing additional carry weight and coming in various tiers, each with its own storage capacity.

•  Level Upgrades: Unlock new backpack slots as your character progresses, specifically at levels 10, 30, and 45.

•  Backpack Tiers: Ascend through five tiers of backpacks, with higher tiers offering increased storage capacity.

•  Backpack Perks: Seek backpacks with perks that lighten the load of specific items, such as ores, wood, or food, to maximize your carrying efficiency.

Residential Storage Chests

Your home in Aeternum can be more than just a place of rest; it can be a stronghold for your resources. Storage chests, which come in four tiers, can be placed in your residence to enhance the storage capacity of that settlement.

•  Cumulative Capacity: The storage provided by chests is cumulative, allowing for multiple chests to be placed for additional space.

•  Chest Tiers: From Tier 1 to Tier 4, each tier offers a substantial increase in storage capacity.

Tier 1: Provides an additional 200/225 slots.

Tier 2: Provides an additional 300/325 slots.

Tier 3: Provides an additional 400 slots.

Tier 4: Provides an additional 500/525 slots.

How to Increase Storage Space in New World

Equip Bags on Your Character

•  Step 1: Reach level 45 to unlock all three bag slots.

•  Step 2: Craft or purchase bags, which can provide a storage increase from +150 to +410.

•  Step 3: Equip the bags in the dedicated bag slots in your character's inventory.

•  Step 4: Look for bags with perks that can further increase storage or reduce the weight of certain items.

Craft Storage Chests in Houses You Own

•  Step 1: Purchase a house in a settlement where you want increased storage.

•  Step 2: Craft or buy storage chests.

•  Step 3: Place the chests in your house to increase storage capacity.

•  Step 4: Upgrade chests to higher tiers for more storage.

Territory Standing Reward

•  Step 1: Increase your Territory Standing by completing activities in a specific area.

•  Step 2: Choose the "Storage" reward when leveling up your standing to increase storage space in that territory.

Trading Post

•  Step 1: Use the Trading Post to sell items or simply store them temporarily.

•  Step 2: Manage your inventory by keeping only essential items and selling the rest items for coins new world.

Refining and Crafting

•  Step 1: Refine raw materials to reduce their weight.

•  Step 2: Craft new items to use up resources and free up storage space.

In the vast and vibrant world of Aeternum, where every resource counts and every item has its place, mastering the art of storage is not just a skill—it's a necessity for survival and success. With the strategies outlined in this guide, you're now equipped to optimize every ounce of your inventory, ensuring that you're always ready for the next challenge, the next discovery, and the next chapter in your "New World" saga.


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