Fast Travel in New World: Aeternum – The Ultimate Guide

ElaineOctober 15, 2024

In the vast and mysterious world of New World: Aeternum, exploring its diverse landscapes, settlements, and secrets can be an adventure in itself. But let’s face it getting from point A to point B isn’t always the most thrilling part of the journey. That’s where fast travel comes in. In this guide, we’ll break down all the different ways you can move quickly through Aeternum, whether it’s using inns, spirit shrines, your own home, or even mounts. Let’s jump right into it!

What Is Fast Travel and Why Is It Important?

Fast travel in New World lets you move from one place to another without trekking across the map for hours. As fun as exploring is, the game’s world is massive, and constantly backtracking can get tedious. Whether you’re deep into quests, gathering resources, or engaging in PvP combat, fast travel can save you a ton of time. By mastering the different ways to fast travel, you’ll be able to focus more on enjoying the game and less on running aimlessly through forests.

1. Using Inns to Fast Travel

One of the easiest ways to fast travel is by using inns. Every settlement in New World (not forts) has an inn where you can check in and make it your recall point. You can recall to the inn from anywhere on the map, which makes it a handy tool for returning to base, crafting, or accessing storage.

How to Set a Recall Point at an Inn:

Visit any settlement and talk to the innkeeper.
Check in to set the inn as your fast travel location. Remember, you can only have one inn active at a time, so if you set another inn, it overrides your previous selection.
To fast travel to the inn, open your map by pressing M, find the inn, and click “Recall to Inn.” This action has a 30-minute cooldown but does not require any Azoth (the game’s fast travel currency).

One of the best things about inns is that you don’t need to be in a settlement or near a shrine to use them. It’s a free, versatile option for fast travel anywhere in Aeternum. Just make sure you’re not in combat or engaged in other activities, as this can interrupt your recall.

2. Fast Travel Between Settlements Using Azoth

Azoth is a magical resource that powers most of the fast travel in New World. You’ll earn Azoth through quests, defeating enemies, and completing missions. It’s essential to fast travel between settlements and spirit shrines.

How It Works:

Open your map, and select the settlement you want to travel to.
Click the “Fast Travel” option. Fast traveling between settlements costs 20 Azoth, but if you’re traveling within the same territory, it only costs 10 Azoth.
You must have visited the settlement or shrine previously to fast travel there. Also, make sure you’re starting at a fast travel point, like another settlement or shrine.

Tip: If your faction controls the Restless Shore fort, fast travel within your faction’s territories will be free. Make sure to check out the global fort buffs to see what discounts or perks are available.

3. Home Ownership – Fast Travel to Your Own House

Owning a house in Aeternum doesn’t just provide a place to store your items or decorate it also serves as another fast travel point. You can own up to three houses across the map, and each house has an independent fast travel cooldown.

Fast Travel Cooldown Based on House Tier:

Tier 1 House: 4-hour cooldown
Tier 2 House: 3-hour cooldown
Tier 3 House: 2.5-hour cooldown
Tier 4 House: 2-hour cooldown

The beauty of fast traveling to your house is that it doesn’t cost Azoth and can be done from anywhere on the map. Additionally, if you’re in a hurry and don’t want to wait for the cooldown to expire, you can pay Azoth to reset the timer and travel immediately.

4. Spirit Shrines – A Network of Fast Travel Points

Spirit Shrines are scattered across Aeternum, and unlocking these shrines is crucial to navigating the map efficiently. Once unlocked, they serve as fast travel points, allowing you to travel between them using Azoth.

How to Use Spirit Shrines:

Spirit shrines are marked on your map silver means you haven’t unlocked them yet, and gold means you have.
To fast travel to a spirit shrine, you must be at another shrine or settlement. The cost to use this feature is Azoth, but if your faction owns Restless Shore fort, this travel is free.

Unlocking as many Spirit Shrines as possible is highly recommended so you can hop around the map without having to walk long distances.

5. Running on Roads – A Speed Boost Hack

Fast travel isn’t always available, especially when you’re low on Azoth or your cooldown timers are in play. That’s when the road running speed boost comes in handy. Whenever you travel on roads, the game grants you a 15% speed bonus after running for three seconds.

Key Points:

The bonus only works on roads, and it won’t trigger if you engage in combat, dodge, block, or get hit.
It’s deactivated during wars, outpost rush, or duels, so don’t expect a speed boost when you’re in the thick of battle.

This isn’t a fast travel feature per se, but it’s an effective way to move faster when traveling on foot, making those long hauls between quests a little less gruelling.

6. Mounts – The New Way to Travel Fast in Aeternum

If you own the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion and have reached level 25, you can unlock mounts in New World. Mounts make traveling through Aeternum faster and more efficient, saving you from hours of running.

How to Get a Mount:

Reach level 25 and complete the “My Kingdom for a Horse” quest.
Once the quest is complete, you’ll be able to summon and ride a mount.

Having a mount changes the entire fast travel dynamic, allowing you to quickly move between settlements, shrines, and other points of interest without draining your Azoth or waiting on cooldowns.

FAQs – Fast Travel in New World: Aeternum

Q1: What is Azoth, and how do I get more of it?
Azoth is a magical resource used for fast travel in New World. You can earn Azoth through quests, defeating enemies, and completing missions.

Q2: How often can I recall to an inn?
There’s a 30-minute cooldown on recalling to an inn, but it’s free and doesn’t require Azoth. You can do it from anywhere on the map.

Q3: Can I own more than one house in Aeternum?
Yes! You can own up to three houses in different settlements, and each house has its own fast travel cooldown.

Q4: What happens if I run out of Azoth?
If you run out of Azoth, you’ll need to complete quests or missions to earn more before you can fast travel again. Alternatively, you can use free options like inns or your house.

Q5: Are mounts available to everyone in the game?
No, you need the Rise of the Angry Earth expansion, and you must be at least level 25 to unlock mounts through the “My Kingdom for a Horse” quest.

Mastering fast travel in New World: Aeternum can transform your gameplay experience. By understanding how to make the most of inns, shrines, houses, and even mounts, you’ll save time and resources while exploring the depths of this intriguing world.