Items & Equipment¶
Comprehensive guide to items, equipment, and gear in New Dawn.
Overview¶
Items and equipment are essential for survival and success in Britannia. New Dawn uses a traditional Pre-Age of Shadows item system, focusing on straightforward equipment properties without modern complexities.
Traditional Item System
Equipment in New Dawn features classic Pre-AoS mechanics with traditional damage, armor rating, and durability. Items don't have modern properties like elemental resistances, skill bonuses, or luck.
Equipment Categories¶
Weapons¶
Different weapon types for various combat styles:
Armor¶
Protect yourself with various armor types:
Resources¶
Gathering and crafting materials:
Special Items¶
Unique and magical items:
Item Quality¶
Regular Items¶
Standard quality equipment:
- Basic stats
- Common drops
- Affordable
Exceptional Items¶
Higher quality crafted goods:
- Better stats
- Crafted by skilled artisans
- More expensive
Magic Items¶
Items with special properties:
- Magical bonuses
- Various effects
- Found as loot or crafted
Item Properties¶
Traditional magical properties found in New Dawn:
- Enhanced Damage: Increased weapon damage
- Increased AR: Better armor protection
- Durability: Longer lasting equipment
- Material Quality: Higher tier materials provide better performance
- Craftsmanship: Exceptional quality items have superior stats
- Slayer Weapons: Bonus damage vs. specific creature types (demons, undead, etc.)
Simple & Effective
The Pre-AoS system keeps items straightforward - focus on damage, protection, and material quality rather than juggling multiple stat bonuses.
Storage & Organization¶
Backpack¶
Your main inventory:
- Limited capacity
- Organize with bags
- Keep essentials accessible
Bank¶
Secure storage:
- Safe from death
- Accessible in any bank
- Organize carefully
House Storage¶
For property owners:
- Containers and chests
- Secure storage
- Display items
Trading & Economy¶
Selling Items¶
Options for selling:
- Player vendors (need house)
- Direct player trades
- NPC vendors (lower prices)
Buying Items¶
Where to shop:
- Player vendors (best selection)
- NPC shops (basics)
- Other players (negotiate)
Equip yourself for adventure!