New World Aeternum: How to Get the Plagueherald Mask
In New World: Aeternum, one of the most visually striking and lore-rich cosmetic items you can obtain is the Plagueherald Mask. Inspired by plague doctor aesthetics with a sinister twist fitting for the darker tones of Aeternum, this item has quickly become a favorite among players who love to role play, intimidate their foes in PvP, or simply stand out in a crowd.
In this guide, we will introduce all the information about how to get the Plague Vanguard Mask in New World: Aeternum, including tips and more! Before that, you can follow mmoexp to avoid missing important news. Of course, comment and collect MMOexp for a chance to get a lot of New World gold, don't miss it!
What is the Plagueherald Mask?
The Plagueherald Mask is a rare cosmetic item designed to resemble the beaked masks worn by plague doctors in the Middle Ages—but with a corrupted, arcane flair. It's part of the Plagueherald cosmetic set, which includes other pieces such as the Plagueherald Robes and Gloves. The mask alone is enough to turn heads and complete the look for builds centered around poison, corruption, or dark magic.
Once used by a mysterious plague doctor of Aeternum, the Plagueherald Mask turns disease into a deadly weapon. Ideal for aggressive support builds or disruptors, it punishes enemies with stacking on top of each other, while requiring careful timing and positioning.
How to Obtain the Plague herald Mask
Limited-Time Event Reward: "Curse of the Ancients" Seasonal Event
The most common way to get the Plague herald Mask is by participating in the Curse of the Ancients event. This seasonal event usually takes place during the Fall season (late September to October) and is themed around corruption, blight, and the ancient plagues that once ravaged Aeternum.
Steps to Obtain via Event:
Reach Level 25+ __ The event content scales with your level, but the mask is gated behind challenges for characters level 25 and above.
Complete "Blighted Surge" World Events __ These are corrupted nodes that spawn across Bright wood, Mourning dale, and Weaver's Fen. Defeat waves of enemies and elite "Plague beasts" that spawn during the event.
Collect "Blight Tokens" __ These special event currencies drop from corrupted mobs and event bosses during the event. You'll need 200 Blight Tokens to purchase the mask from the event vendor.
Visit the Seasonal Event Vendor __ Located in major towns (usually Ever fall or Windsward), the vendor offers various rewards in exchange for tokens.
Purchase the Plague herald Mask __ Once you have enough Blight Tokens, redeem them at the event vendor for the mask.
Note: The mask may only be available for the duration of the event and may rotate out of the vendor after the event ends. Always check the seasonal shop before it concludes.
Focus on Elite Zones: They drop more tokens and have a higher chance to spawn event bosses with bonus loot.
Closing Thoughts
The Plague herald Mask is more than just a cosmetic—it's a symbol of your participation in the darker corners of New World: Aeternum. Whether you're delving into corruption-infested dungeons or role playing as a wandering blight doctor, the mask adds atmosphere and gravitas to your character.
If you're serious about collecting rare cosmetics, don't miss the Curse of the Ancients event. And if you love the aesthetic, be sure to complete the entire Plague herald set for maximum impact.
MMOexp New World Team