Introduction
The Hive of Gorgons raid is a 10 man end game raid in New World Aeternum. The raid is intended to be the pinnacle of PvE content in the game. It’s a step above Mutators and even though it’s similar to the Sandwurm Trial, there are more complex mechanics. There are three ‘chapters’ to the raid. Each chapter contains is own section of enemies, a puzzle action sequence, and a boss.
From the Hive of Gorgons raid you can obtain gear score 725 gear. You can also obtain 3 new perks (1 for weapons, 1 for armor, and 1 for accessories) that are exclusive to the raid. Along with the gear and perks you can also find a special crafting material that is utilized to craft gear score 725 gear.
Hive of Gorgons Drops
Weapons
| Item | Where it Drops |
|---|---|
| Trsna ( Warhammer Artifact) | Typhon |
| Gorgon’s Weapons – Every Weapon & Shield Type – Drops with Random Perks | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Flail | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Longsword | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Rapier | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite War Hammer | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Spear | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Bow | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Musket | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Great Axe | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Fire Staff | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Life Staff | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Ice Gauntlet | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Void Gauntlet | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Hatchet | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Blunderbuss | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Greatsword | Broodmother Medusa |
Armor
| Item | Armor Weight | Armor Piece | Where it Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azoth Conductors (Artifact) | Medium | Legs | Echidna |
| Gorgon’s Armor Set (Drops with Random Perks) | Light, Medium, Heavy | All | Typhon |
| Hoplite Armor Set | Light, Medium, Heavy | All | Typhon |
Jewelry
| Item | Where it Drops |
|---|---|
| Elemental Band (Ring Artifact) | Broodmother Medusa |
| Hoplite Amulet | Echidna |
| Hoplite Ring | Echidna |
| Hoplite Earring | Echidna |
| Gorgon’s Amulet | Echidna |
| Gorgon’s Ring | Echidna |
| Gorgon’s Earring | Echidna |
Crafting Material
| Item | Item Type | Where it Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Chromatic Seal x 3 | Crafting Material | Upon Raid Completion (1 time per day) |
| Hive of Gorgon Token x 10 | Crafting Material – Used to craft Hoplite Gear | Upon Raid Completion |
| Gorgonite Inductor | Crafting Material – Used to upgrade artifacts to 725 & to craft Gorgon Essence | Upon Raid Completion |
| Gorgon’s Eye | Crafting Material – Used to craft 725 gear score gear | Upon Raid Completion |
| Schematic: Gorgonite Gear (All armor pieces & weapons) | Pattern – There is one for each type of armor piece, weapon, & Jewelry in the game | Upon completion of Hercyne Wave |
Exclusive Raid Gear Perks
| Perk | Can be used on: | How to Obtain | Crafting Mod |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hasted Vigor | Armor Pieces | Drops on some of the Hoplite armor pieces. You can salvage Hoplite or Gorgon’s Armor to obtain the crafting mod | Natural Finish |
| Unimpeded | Amulet | Drops on Hoplite Amulets. You can salvage the amulets to obtain the crafting mod | Silver Oil |
| Distained Infliction | All Weapons | Drops on Hoplite weapons. You can salvage the weapons to obtain the crafting mod | Poisonous Nectar |
Location & General Information
The Hive of Gorgons Raid is an end game raid intended for 10 players. However, you can open and attempt the raid with a minimum of 6 players. It is located in the southern part of Cutlass Keys, just above the Barnacles and Black Powder Expedition. You can enter via the raid entrance or by using the group finder function.
Once inside the raid you will encounter Angry Earth type enemies. They are weak to slash and fire damage. You can check the full list of weaknesses for all enemy types by checking our Damage Type vs Mob Type quick chart. Make sure you’re equipped with Infused Angry Earth Coatings and Infused Angry Earth Ward potions to dish out more damage and to mitigate additional damage from the Angry Earth enemies. You will also want to ensure you have your Major Angry Earth Combat trophies active, honing stones on hand, and the appropriate stat food.
Hive of Gorgons Walkthrough & Mechanics
1st Puzzle Room
Upon entering the first puzzle room there will be quite a few trash mobs you’ll need to take out. In this room you will notice 2 pillars with 4 red orbs rotating in a circle. You will need to have 1 person stand on the platform directly across from the pillar.
This will activate the orbs, allowing them be shot. You can shoot an orb when you see the red circle around it. Shooting the orb will turn it green. You will need to perform this for both pillars, and each of them can be activated at the same time.
Once all the orbs on both pillars are green, the door to the first boss will open.
Echidna – 1st Boss
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Typhon – 2nd Boss
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Broodmother Medusa – 3rd Boss
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