ArcheAge Chronicles has three kinds of PvE challenge: dungeons for four players, raids for 8 to 12 players, and field bosses that stand out in the open world. Early Access opens the regions Diamond Shores, Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains – with 8 dungeons, all 3 raids and 63 field bosses. This guide puts it all in one place: where the dungeons are, how tough their enemies get, what the raids demand and which field bosses are worth farming for their loot. Our Bosses & Dungeons page also lists the dungeons and bosses of the regions that come later.
All dungeons in Early Access
All eight dungeons are built for a party of 4. The enemy level covers the regular and elite enemies inside, the boss level is in brackets. Clearing a dungeon pays EXP and gold plus fixed rewards (see below).
| Dungeon | Region | Enemy level | Party | Bosses | Completion | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Temple | Diamond Shores | 15 | 4 | Awakened Zerdaos (15) | 2,500 EXP, 1,500 gold | Map |
| Gylden Archives | Gylden Ruins | 30 | 4 | Gorehammer Kanuman (30) | 9,000 EXP, 5,000 gold | Map |
| Throne of Hinnon | Diamond Shores | 30 | 4 | Helkum, King of Hinnon (30) | 9,000 EXP, 2,000 gold | Map |
| Wailing Snare | Gylden Ruins | 30 | 4 | General Lowrum (30) | 6,000 EXP, 3,500 gold | Map |
| Astral Vault | Astron Plains | 41–44 | 4 | Tamar the Venerated (46) | 41,000 EXP, 10,000 gold | Map |
| Starry Veil | Astron Plains | 48–49 | 4 | Thunderborn Mesabiel (51) | 39,000 EXP, 15,000 gold | Map |
| Gon’s Sandy Hollow | Gylden Ruins | 60 | 4 | Hunger Fiend (60) | 65,000 EXP, 5,000 gold | Map |
| Reedwind Cave | Astron Plains | 82–87 | 4 | King of Kindling (89), Ashen King (89) | 140,000 EXP, 15,000 gold | Map |
Only the Throne of Hinnon needs a key: the Throne of Hinnon Dungeon Key. Our guide Throne of Hinnon Dungeon Key location shows where to get it.
Not in Early Access yet: Amethyst Grotto (Heartland, boss Seer Gnasher, level 13) and Royal Tomb (Heartland, eight Royal Gravekeepers at level 99), plus Ravenous Fortress, Abandoned Mine, Foxcry Quarry and Moonshade Ruins in Whalesong Shores. They belong to regions that unlock later.
Fixed completion rewards
- Old Temple: Record of a Fallen Hero, plus an Uncommon weapon matching your class for its third weapon type, which is still locked in Early Access: Pillager’s Gladius, Royal Guard Shield, Pirate’s Crossbow or Pillager’s Vitality Staff
- Throne of Hinnon: Ancient Soldier’s Helmet and Ancient Soldier’s Armor
- Gylden Archives: Roughbone Hat and Roughbone Light Armor
- Wailing Snare: [Recipe] Reinforced Lightning Spike
- Astral Vault: Superior Archeum and a Blue Knight’s Tide Helmet (Legendary) for your class
- Starry Veil: Reedwind Wind, [Recipe] Masterwork Throwing Dagger and Superior Archeum
- Gon’s Sandy Hollow: [Recipe] Reinforced Lifespring
- Reedwind Cave: [Recipe] Golden Tree Warden’s Light Armor, [Recipe] Golden Tree Warden’s Hood and Superior Archeum, plus Red Knight’s Flame (Legendary) and an Epic recipe such as [Recipe] Scattered Mist for your class
The dungeon bosses drop more than before, too: Gon’s Sandy Hollow and Reedwind Cave give guaranteed Fine Archeum and one of 18 Rare Lunastones, Helkum in the Throne of Hinnon guaranteed Standard Archeum plus one of the Lunastones of Might, Mana, Warding or Defiance at 25 % each, and Thunderborn Mesabiel in the Starry Veil a guaranteed Dark Sorcery Catalyst.
The three raids
Raids are meant for 8 to 12 players and run against the clock. Each one ends with a single boss. All three are playable in Early Access; the raid key (U) opens the raid window.
| Raid | Boss | Party | Time limit | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Rift | Vanguard of Destruction (27) | 8–12 | 9 minutes | Map |
| Gylden Throne | Azhra (57) | 8–12 | 20 minutes | Map |
| Nakisian Temple | Enduring Nightmare Celtak (90) | 8–12 | 15 minutes | Map |
In the Crimson Rift the Shadowscale Legion pours through a rift above Auroria, and you have to stop the Vanguard of Destruction. The boss stands in Diamond Shores near the Altar of Blessings Nui Statue and always drops Vanguard Armor and Standard Archeum, an Immortal Heart 40 % of the time and one of the four Uncommon Lunastones Conquest, Valor, Vitality or Focus at 25 % each. Rarely you get a piece of the Reckless Vanguard armor, such as Reckless Vanguard’s Armor. In the Gylden Throne you drive off the colossal reptile Azhra, and in the Nakisian Temple you stop the high priest Celtak before he fully awakens. He always drops Brutal Nightmare, Enduring Nightmare’s Rancor and Superior Archeum, while the Immortal Heart is now down to 40 %. On top come one of 18 Rare Lunastones and a small chance at a piece of the new Nakishian costume set (level 80, Legendary), such as the Nakishian Helm. The boss no longer drops Celtak’s Headgear; it is now a Nakisian Temple reward.
Hereafter Threshold
At the Hereafter Threshold, tougher Hereafter versions of familiar bosses wait for you, such as Hereafter Gartez, Hereafter Gyldenlord or Hereafter Slin. According to the description of Hersander’s Die Key, rolling Hersander’s die summons the foe awaiting you there. The key is sold by the Wandering Merchant in the Astron Plains.
| Region | Hereafter bosses | Completion | Guaranteed loot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Shores | Level 40–51 | 12,000 EXP, 5,000 gold | Diamond Hereafter Token, Fine Archeum |
| Gylden Ruins | Level 68 | 40,000 EXP, 20,000 gold | Gylden Hereafter Token, Fine Archeum |
| Astron Plains | Level 90 | 92,000 EXP, 100,000 gold | Astron Hereafter Token, Superior Archeum |
Field bosses by region
Field bosses roam the open world, with no entry key required. The three Early Access regions hold 63 of them. Most in Diamond Shores respawn after 2 to 3 minutes, but there are notable exceptions.
| Region | Field bosses | Level | Respawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Shores | 19 | 5–40 | mostly 2–3 min, Great Wild Bear 6–12 min, Mad Anchor Krogal and Poldat 60 min |
| Gylden Ruins | 19 | 18–100 | often 178–180 min |
| Astron Plains | 25 | 35–90 | mostly not specified, Fetid Prince 3 min |
Another 49 field bosses live in regions that are still locked in Early Access: Vatic Shores (10), Sleeping Land (1), Heartland (18), Whalesong Shores (15) and Diamond Shores East (5).
The strongest field boss is Karshid, Tyrant of the Ruins (level 100) in the Gylden Throne of the Gylden Ruins. You can tick off every field boss on our bosses page, and the world map shows bosses and dungeons together. The starting region has its own guide: Field bosses in Diamond Shores with all 19 bosses, their spots, respawn and loot.
Elite enemies
Between regular enemies and bosses sit the elite enemies: 112 in the three Early Access regions, from level 4 in Diamond Shores up to level 85 in the Astron Plains. They are tougher than regular enemies and carry their own loot. At the Cliffs of Madness, for example, you meet Mad Bosun, Mad Chemist, Mad Pierkeeper and the Madness Watchtower Warden (level 8, respawn 50–60 min). The full list is under Elite enemies, every row with a map link.
Loot worth chasing
Early Access redistributed the loot. Regular enemies hardly drop Lunastones or gold anymore; instead many bosses give guaranteed refined Archeum and their boss material, such as Gyldenlord’s Curse from Gyldenlord or Constellation Horn from Slin. Almost every boss still drops Corrupted Heart and Faint Armor Tempering Stone, and from around level 30 on Void Heart as well. Weapon Tempering Stones are more common now: armor and weapon stones drop at a ratio of 2 : 1 instead of 4 : 1, and the big bosses also give Brilliant stones. The special drops are more interesting:
- Hatora Ring from Mad Anchor Krogal and Mad Pirate Hat from Poldat, both at 100 %
- Lunastone of Defiance guaranteed from the Flesheater King; Pathwarden Jul gives one of eight Uncommon Lunastones at 12.5 % each, among them Lunastone of Conquest and the new Shining stones for jewelry such as Shining Beast Lunastone
- Corrupt Meliot’s Greatsword now guaranteed from Meliot (level 17)
- Bluefeather Ritual Robe and Foundations of Elven Meditation guaranteed from Gold-Drunk Mary, Ruthless Axe (20 %) from Vesper the Ruthless
- Thunderstruck Staff (20 %) in the Starry Veil, Karshid’s Horn (25 %) from Karshid, who also has a small chance at the Redhorn Dragonslayer costume, such as the Redhorn Dragonslayer Helm
- One of 18 Rare Lunastones (Devious, Reedwind, Constellation, Ruins, Gon’s Sandy) is guaranteed from the big bosses, such as Shemitt, Fetid Prince, Karshid and Enduring Nightmare Celtak
- Shemitt no longer drops the Red Knight’s Flame Cloak; it is now a reward in Martyrs’ Square
Tip: Plan around bosses with long respawns, such as the field bosses of the Gylden Ruins, and pick up the quick-respawn bosses along the way. Hunting one specific item? Open its page in our database – it lists who drops it.
Frequently asked questions
How many dungeons are in ArcheAge Chronicles?
Early Access has 8 playable dungeons, all for 4 players: Old Temple and Throne of Hinnon in Diamond Shores, Wailing Snare, Gylden Archives and Gon’s Sandy Hollow in the Gylden Ruins, and Astral Vault, Starry Veil and Reedwind Cave in the Astron Plains. More dungeons such as Amethyst Grotto and Royal Tomb sit in regions that are still locked.
How many players does a raid need?
All three raids – Crimson Rift, Gylden Throne and Nakisian Temple – are meant for 8 to 12 players. Their time limits are 9, 20 and 15 minutes.
How often do field bosses respawn?
In Diamond Shores mostly after 2 to 3 minutes, the Great Wild Bear after 6 to 12 minutes, Mad Anchor Krogal and Poldat after an hour. Many bosses in the Gylden Ruins take around three hours.
Which boss has the highest level?
Among field bosses, Karshid, Tyrant of the Ruins at level 100. The strongest raid boss is Enduring Nightmare Celtak in the Nakisian Temple at level 90, the toughest dungeon Reedwind Cave with two level 89 bosses.
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