The Starstone Barrows expedition in New World: Aeternum is a thrilling challenge packed with deadly traps, puzzles, and formidable enemies. This guide covers everything from preparation to loot, and even tips on how to buy New World Coins, ensuring you’re fully equipped to tackle this ancient dungeon.

1. Expedition Overview

· Location: Southeast of Everfall

· Recommended Level: 35 (minimum viable at 33 for repeatable quests)

· Highlights: 

1. Long expedition compared to Amrine Excavation

2. Laser traps that deal instant death

3. Valuable resources, including Sliver of Crystalized Azoth, a crafting mod highly sought after by healers

Entrance: Located on the north side of the main building.

2. Enemy Types

· Mobs: Exclusively Ancients 

· Weaknesses: Vulnerable to Strike, Void, and Lightning damage

· Optimal Weapons: 

o War Hammer – high Strike damage

o Void Gauntlet – strong Void damage

3. Repeatable Quests

· More Bones for Barkimedes (Level 23) 

o Defeat three Skeleton mini-bosses per expedition for bones

o XP Reward: 6,760

o Quest Turn-in: Windsward, outside Amrine Excavation

· Expedition Faction Missions: Unlock at level 33 via Everfall

4. Layout Tips

· Backtracking and laser traps can be confusing

· Avoid lasers unless using the Laser Protector Buff 

· Always check your map to locate your next objective

5. Bosses

5.1. Mini-Bosses

· Tougher skeletons scattered throughout the dungeon

· Drop key loot needed for quests and crafting

5.2. Greundgul the Regent

· Appearance: Starts as a pile of bones, transforms into a sword-wielding skeleton

· Phases: Two-phase fight

Abilities

· Bone Spear: Spawns skeletons; the number of bones thrown increases each time

· Shockwave Slam: Phase Two leap that staggers players

Strategy

· Melee: DPS and Healers stay behind the boss to avoid sweeps

· Ranged: Group to quickly kill spawned skeletons

· Phase Two: Block or dodge through shockwaves to prevent stagger

· Focus on bones immediately to maintain control of the battlefield

6. Puzzles

· Lasers deal instant death—timing and positioning are key

· Laser Room Path:

1. Enter left of entrance, climb over rock

2. Navigate left of gate, then around next laser gate

3. Leap across gaps, climb ledges, pass moving laser

4. Reach Protection Font for temporary laser-dome buff

o Tip: Do not attack, dodge, or use abilities while under dome buff

7. Loot Drops

7.1. Normal Loot

· Graveguard's Seal, Staff of the Immolated Veil, Obsidian Rapier

· Creeping Cold, Tip of the Morning Star, Stonehewn Ring

· Ancient Heartstring, The Obelisk, Fleeting Reality, Glacial Longsword

· Sliver of Crystalized Azoth 

7.2. Heartrune

· Obtainable via Amrine Excavation or Mutated Starstone Barrows 

· Example: Minor Heartrune of Bile Bomb

7.3. Mutated Drops

· Unique items appear in Mutated difficulty (merged with Amrine Excavation)

· Notable items: Simon Grey’s set, Amrine’s Forgotten Axe, Staff of the Befouled Temple, Wolf-themed loot

8. Artifacts

· Blooddrinker Ring: 

o Reduces damage by 25%

o Adds 25% lifesteal and 5% healing from lifesteal

o Ideal for tanks or lifesteal-based builds

9. Limited Mount Drop

· Wolfgang Wolf Mount: 

o Reward for completing Starstone Barrows at maximum mutation level

o Cosmetic and a mark of expedition mastery

Pro Tips

· Bring a balanced team: DPS, Tank, Healer, and Ranged support

· Focus on positioning—laser traps and boss mechanics punish poor spacing

· Collect bones for Barkimedes to maximize repeatable quest XP

· Use Laser Room buff strategically to safely bypass instant-death lasers

· Mutated runs yield exclusive loot—plan accordingly for farming rare items

· For those looking to enhance their gameplay further, you can buy New World Gold coins safely and quickly from MMOEXP, giving you an edge in gearing up and acquiring rare items.

Summary: Starstone Barrows is a challenging but rewarding expedition. Proper preparation, teamwork, and strategy will maximize your success and ensure you walk away with top-tier loot, rare artifacts, and even exclusive mounts. Don’t forget, MMOEXP offers a reliable way to get cheap New World Gold to help boost your progression and make your adventures in Aeternum even more exciting.