New World Aeternum: Reaper's Locus Quest Guide 2025
The Reaper's Locus quest in New World: Aeternum is a mid-game mission that sends players deep into dangerous territory to recover two powerful relics tied to the Reaper's magic. While not the longest quest line, it requires careful preparation, strong combat skills, and efficient dungeon clearing. Here's everything you need to know to complete it quickly and maximize your rewards.
Quest Overview
Tasks:
Delve into Shattered Obelisk to collect the Star stone Reaper's Locus
Collect Reaper's Locus from Alectos the Relentless
Report back to Lau Kang
Rewards:
4,820 XP
112 New World Coins
50 Azoth
Collection of Herbs
Step 1: Shattered Obelisk - Star stone Reaper's Locus
Your first task is inside the Shattered Obelisk, a corrupted expedition filled with Construct enemies and elemental hazards. The Star stone Reaper's Locus is located deep in the dungeon, requiring you to clear groups of elites and solve minor obelisk puzzles.
Tips:
Bring a balanced group: tank, healer, and DPS.
Use Ancient Ward gear to reduce damage.
Save cool downs for mini bosses guarding the relic.
Once secured, the quest marker updates and directs you toward your next challenge.
Step 2: Defeat Alectos the Relentless
The second relic is tied to Alectos the Relentless, a powerful field boss. He spawns in a corrupted arena filled with adds and ground effects. Alectos deals heavy melee damage and summons waves of minions, so preparation is crucial.
Strategy:
Interrupt his charged smash attack to prevent party wipes.
Position ranged players to avoid his cleave.
Clear adds quickly before they overwhelm the group.
Defeating Alectos rewards you with the Reaper's Locus, completing the combat portion of the quest.
Step 3: Return to Lau Kang
After collecting both relics, head back to Lau Kang, the quest NPC. He will recognize your efforts and reward you with experience, currency, Azoth, and a small herbal collection.
Rewards Breakdown
XP (4,820): A solid boost toward leveling progression.
112 New World Gold: Useful for gear repairs or trading.
50 Azoth: Essential for fast travel and crafting.
Collection of Herbs: Modest but handy for cooking or alchemy.
Quick Completion Tips
Go in with a group - both objectives are tough for solo players.
Stock consumables - healing potions and food help sustain long fights.
Use Azoth wisely - fast travel between objectives saves time.
Check Alectos' spawn timer - he may not always be up, so plan accordingly.
Final Thoughts
The Reaper's Locus quest blends dungeon crawling with a major boss encounter, testing both teamwork and preparation. Though the rewards aren't massive compared to late-game content, the XP and Azoth are valuable for progressing through New World: Aeternum. Completing it efficiently ensures you're well-prepared for the tougher challenges that follow.
MMOexp New World Team