The plethora of new features in the latest update for New World: Aeternum aims to immerse players in a world filled with resources, and perils and most of all offer a vast island with a variety of landmarks and towns to discover. Exploring the world by going off the beaten path is rewarded with the clever use of Territory Standing Points.
Territory Standing is a unique mechanic that is essential to understand, as it will provide key quality-of-life improvements and will make your life in New World: Aeternum much easier. Here, we go through everything you need to know about Territory Standing Points in New World: Aeternum.
What Are Territory Standing Points In New World: Aeternum?
Territory Standing points are an indication of player reputation in specific zones of New World: Aeternum. Each zone has a separate progression, that can reward you with unique perks, that cannot be obtained through any other means. The presence of varying Territory reputation encourages users to assign areas to specific purposes and customize their world.
How To Quickly Earn Territory Standing Points In New World: Aeternum
You earn territory standing points in New World: Aeternum for doing a number of activities like defeating enemies, completing quests and clearing corruption in the region.
However, if you wish to boost your way towards an unlock, then you might want to expedite the process with the following tips:
- Completing quests and exploring points of interest are the best way to quickly level up Territory Standing Points. Exploration is best done on a mount and you might want to check out our guide on unlocking mounts.
- Successfully playing music grants you the Territorial Triumph music buff, which substantially increases Territory standing gain. You can pair this up with other methods, to boost territory standing gain.
- Cooking Travel Rations is a great way to level territory standing, while also leveling up your cooking skill and making a quick profit, depending on the prices in your server.
How To Use Territory Standing Points In New World: Aeternum
Information on Territory Standing points can be found on the map screen, as they are specific to the different zones in New World: Aeternum. You can access the current Territory standings of all zones from the sidebar to the left.
Which rewards to pick with Territory Standing Points
Once your standing in a particular region exceeds a certain level, you get to pick between three options. A few points that will help you decide which upgrade to choose with Territory Standing Points are:
- Level 10 is when you unlock the ability to purchase a house. It is recommended to first own a house in a centrally located region. Owning a house also helps fast-travel in New World: Aeternum.
- In each zone, you should pick the relevant upgrades first. For example, in the zones where you plan to harvest plants or gather materials, it might be a good idea to select an improved gather rate.
- XP boost can be a nice choice if you wish to level up faster, but with the current max level limit, its utility is for a limited period of time.