New World Aeternum: Cooking Leveling Guide
Cooking is an essential and New World gold rewarding Trade Skill in New World: Aeternum, offering buffs, healing items, and profitable products for both PvE and PvP. Whether you're a newcomer or a returning player, learning how to level up Cooking efficiently can boost your gameplay experience. Below is a comprehensive guide to help you accelerate your Cooking progression, covering everything from farming routes to useful tips for maximizing experience gain.

Getting Started with Cooking
To begin cooking in New World: Aeternum, players need access to a Cooking Station in settlements. Here’s a quick rundown on the basics:

Accessing the Cooking Station:

PC: Press E when near a Cooking Station.

PS5/Xbox: Press Triangle or X, respectively, to open the crafting menu.

Cooking Stations: Cooking Stations are available in settlements, and each can be leveled up from Tier 1 to Tier 5. The level is determined by the town’s growth and the investments made by the guild controlling the settlement. A higher-tier station unlocks more complex recipes and the ability to craft higher-quality dishes.

Using Your Camp: You can also cook basic recipes like Rations, Pots, and Bait through the Camp feature. This is useful in the early game but won’t contribute to Cooking Skill progression beyond basic recipes.

Crafting Recipes: Once you have access to a Cooking Station, you can craft a variety of New World gold for sale recipes, which yield Cooking Experience Points. The more dishes you cook, the faster you’ll level up your Cooking skill.