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.
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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 Item Level 65+ can take on these world-threatening enemies for rewards:
* Stampeding Devourer (Mammoth): May 20 – May 26
* Golden Scarab Lord Kephri: June 17 – June 23
* Infernal Ifrit: July 15 – July 21
[h2]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.
Stampeding Devourer (Mammoth)
710 Gear:
* Thick Powder
* Lighthouse
* Shardshot
* Bursting Void
* Berserking Slayer
* Brined Armor Set and Waterlogged Accessories
725 Weapon: The Hook
Golden Scarab Lord Kephri
710 Gear:
* Hippopotamidaen 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
Infernal Ifrit
710 Gear:
* Strikeback
* Rending Flail
* Brightdark
* Fire of Life
* Snowmelt
* Multiple variations of Molten-themed armor sets
* 725 Weapon: Fire of Battle
Zhou Taiying
* 710 Gear:
* Harbinger Bow
* Harbinger Life Staff
* Harbinger Blunderbuss
* Harbinger Hatchet
* Harbinger Kite Shield
* Plus pieces from the Smyhle and Dynasty gear sets
725 Weapon: Taiying’s Heart
Manhataram
* 710 Gear
* Incendior
* Toothpick
* Dragon’s Scale
* Charon
* Razor’s Leaf
* Primal gear collection
725 Weapon
* Footfall
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.
