New World: Aeternum-Top 3 Logging Methods for Massive Profits

Welcome to the first installment of our Trade Skill Gold-Making series! Today, we’re focusing on Logging—a favorite and highly profitable skill. Whether you're a seasoned logger or just starting, this guide covers three varied, effective methods to turn trees into treasure, or if you prefer, you can simply buy New World Coins to fast-track your goals.

Pre-Grind Optimization: Maximize Your Efficiency

Before diving into the methods, let’s cover essential upgrades. These aren’t mandatory, but they significantly boost your gold/hour over time. Start with what you can afford and upgrade gradually.

Skilling Gear & Build

1. Full Logging Set: Prioritize Gathering Yield and Luck perks.

2. Constitution Focus: Aim for 400+ Constitution in your logging gear set. This gives:

· Fortified Recovery (heal on low health)

· Grit on basic attacks

· +25% chance to one-hit trees (massive time-saver)

3. Jewelry: Amulet with Logging Luck is key. Rings/Earrings with Constitution or Magnify are fine; Hardy on rings helps with extra dodges for mobility.

4. Weapons: Use mobility weapons (Great Axe, Fire Staff, Rapier) with Constitution or Magnify to hit the Constitution cap when switching sets.

Logging Axe Perks

A top-tier axe is a game-changer. Look for:

1. Logging Efficiency (faster chops)

2. Logging Yield (more resources)

3. Logging Luck (rare drops)

4. Attunement (choose the mote type that sells highest on your server)

5. Final Perk:

· Gathering Alacrity (speed boost after gathering) or

· Azoth Extraction (good if you refine motes regularly)

Buffs & Extras

1. Trophies: Install Logging Trophies in all three houses.

2. PVP Flag: Enable for +10% Global Luck (if you’re comfortable with PVP).

3. Music Buffs:

· Fortune’s Favor: +10% Gathering Yield (recommended)

· Other options: Never Stop Learning (XP), Lux Labor (Luck), Song in Your Step (inventory), Decidedly Dextrous (faster gathering), Territorial Triumph (standing).

4. Bags: Prioritize Extra Pockets (weight), then perks like Lumberjack’s Burden (reduces wood weight) or Azoth Attuned (if using Azoth Extraction).

5. Consumables:

· Proficiency Booster Potion (+10% yield) or Augments (free from Season Pass, +5% yield)

· Barbecued Cabbage & Meat (+1400 Logging Luck)

· Can stack food with boosters.

Important Notes Before Starting

· Server Prices Vary: Check your Trading Post! The profits shown are based on the Cesía Fresh Start Server.

· Calculations: Gold/hour estimates exclude Trading Post taxes (~5-10%) and consumable costs (~100g), but also exclude bonus value from Aptitude Crates, Azoth refining, and rare skill items—which often outweigh the costs.

· Refining vs. Selling Raw: Sometimes refining wood into planks/charcoal is more profitable. Check your server’s prices and factor in crafting fees. Refining also gives XP leading to more Aptitude Crates.

Method 1: High-Tier Tree Farming (Active or Semi-AFK)

Target Resources: Wyrdwood, Ironwood, Runewood, Silkweed, Motes

Cesía Prices: Wyrdwood (0.65g), Ironwood (0.56g), Runewood (0.33g), Silk Thread (0.30g), Motes (up to 1.30g)

Primary Spot: Elite Stronghold (Aeternum’s Cradle, Cutlass Keys)

· Travel: Shrine of Cópia, then run to the stronghold.

· Details: Area is packed with high-tier trees but has Level 70 Elite mobs. Use combat gear to clear/threats, then switch to logging gear. Fewer bots compete here due to danger.

· Route: Focus on the main structure’s inner trees (Wyrdwood, Ironwood, Runewood) and the two nearby Silkweed spawns. For maximum efficiency, expand to outer trees while waiting for respawns.

Semi-AFK Results (1 hour):

· 1,252 Ironwood | 2,114 Wyrdwood | 2,320 Runewood | 848 Silk Thread | 314 Motes + other rares

· Total Value: ~4,420g

Alternative AFK Spots (Single Wood Focus)

· Wyrdwood/Runewood: First Light area (also has harvesting nodes).

· Ironwood: First Light cliff spot (often empty, near PVP zone).

Pick based on your server’s highest-priced wood.

Method 2: Cactus Farming (Fast & Relaxed)

Target Resources: Cactus Flesh, Water, Motes

Cesía Prices: Cactus Flesh (2.85g), Water (0.01g), Motes (up to 1.30g)

Spot: Cradle Rest, Brimstone Sands

· Travel: Cradle Rest Fast Travel point.

· Details: Dense cactus spawns right outside. Minimal enemies. Fill bags, bank, repeat.

· Pro Tip: Place Water in a gear set’s consumable slot to free inventory weight.

Results (1 hour):

· 258 Cactus Flesh | 6,324 Water | 634 Motes

· Total Value: ~803g (low effort, great for relaxing grinds)

Method 3: Banana Farming (Classic & Stable)

Target Resources: Bananas, Green Wood, Motes

Cesía Prices: Bananas (3.10g), Green Wood (0.06g), Motes (up to 1.30g)

Spot: Monarch’s Bluff (outside Pridefall)

· Travel: Pridefall Fast Travel, run to the wall/beach.

· Details: Massive banana tree clusters along the wall and beach. No downtime—rotate between beach and wall trees.

· Pro Tip: Store Bananas in consumable slot to reduce weight for longer runs.

Results (1 hour):

· 1,126 Bananas | 22,756 Green Wood | 588 Motes + other resources

· Total Value: ~6,486g

· Extra Profit: Convert Green Wood to Charcoal if prices are favorable (~2x value) for smelting XP and aptitudes.

Post-Grind: Maximizing Returns

1. Azoth Conversion: When nearing Azoth cap, convert motes into high-value refined materials.

2. Aptitude Crates: Every skill level gives crates with rare resources, schematics, and more. These add significant long-term profit.

3. Sell Smart: Check if refined versions (Planks, Lumber, Charcoal) sell higher than raw. Factor in tax and crafting fees.

Final Thoughts

All three methods are proven and adaptable. Start with the one that matches your playstyle:

· Method 1: Best for active players wanting varied high-tier resources.

· Method 2: Great for quick, low-intensity sessions.

· Method 3: Ideal when banana prices spike or for long AFK-compatible grinds.

· Remember: Check your server prices before investing time. Upgrade gear incrementally, and always keep an eye on the Trading Post meta. For players looking to immediately leverage high-tier resources or skip the grind, you can always buy cheap New World Gold from MMOEXP to enhance your trading and gearing efficiency. Happy logging, and may your axe always strike true!