
Nomad Highlands
Sun-bleached plateaus and ancient towers. The mid-late grind region where you finalise your archetype identity.
The Nomad Highlands is a biome of limestone bluffs high above the Shroud.
What to do in Nomad Highlands
- Loot the upper Towers for Aureilan armor pieces and rare schematics
- Hunt Vukah Brawler for tribal weapon drops
- Mine Salt + Tungsten ore — gated behind Flame Level 5+ tools
- Unlock the Carpenter NPC for advanced base furniture
Top threat: Vukah Brawler — high stagger threshold, blunt and cutting dominate.
Ancient Spires in Nomad Highlands (1)
Spires are teleportation + map-reveal landmarks built by the Ancients. Climb each Spire to unlock fast-travel + reveal nearby Obelisks → Shroud Roots → Flame Shrines on the map.
Ancient Spire — Nomad Highlands
Highland Spire with vertical climbing challenges + Vukah-themed traps. Loot benches include Bronze Bars + Fired Brick — worth a sweep on each visit. Reveals the highland Obelisk network.
Hollow Halls in Nomad Highlands (1)
Hollow Halls are ancient dungeon complexes — designed for group play (soloable when well-geared). They drop unique crafting materials (Ectoplasm, Toxic Slime, Giant Bones) used by the Collector for endgame supplies.
Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls
ImplementedStart quest The Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls (Collector)
Key required Nomad Highlands Bone Key
Bosses in Nomad Highlands (6)
Armor sourced here (15)
Armor pieces whose wiki entry lists Nomad Highlands as a drop or crafting source. Click for the full piece detail page.
Connected biomes
FAQ
- What level should I be for Nomad Highlands?
- Nomad Highlands is tuned for character level 15 - 20. The Flame Level requirement is 4 — head back to a lower-tier altar if your Flame is below that.
- Which bosses spawn in Nomad Highlands?
- Nomad Highlands hosts 6 boss encounters: Fell Critter Queen, Fell Monstrosity, Fell Thunderbrute, Hollow Cyclops, Scavenger Matron, Vukah Brawler. Each has its own resistance profile — check the detail page before engaging.
- What's the hardest fight in Nomad Highlands?
- Vukah Brawler — high stagger threshold, blunt and cutting dominate.
- How do I get to Nomad Highlands?
- Nomad Highlands connects to Springlands, Revelwood, Kindlewastes, Albaneve Summits. Reach any connected biome first, then follow the natural transition path on the map.
- What armor drops in Nomad Highlands?
- 15 armor pieces list Nomad Highlands as a source. Highlights include Knight Boots, Knight Chestplate, Knight Gloves, Knight Helmet, Knight Trousers, and more.