Nomad Highlands

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

  Implemented

  Start quest The Nomad Highlands Hollow Halls (Collector)

  Key required Nomad Highlands Bone Key

Bosses in Nomad Highlands (6)

• Fell Critter Queen
• Fell Monstrosity
• Fell Thunderbrute
• Hollow Cyclops
• Scavenger Matron
• Vukah Brawler

Builds ideal for Nomad Highlands

6 preset builds whose target level band overlaps Nomad Highlands's Lv 15 - 20 range. Ranked by tier (S → A → B).

• Ranger Sniper

  SRanger

  Long-range DPS that opens fights from outside aggro. Stack Marksman + Sharpshooter + Sniper, pair with Runner for kiting between volleys.

• Sword & Board Tank

  SWarrior

  Plate-armor frontline that eats hits and counters. Heavy/Shiny Plates + Brute keep damage low, Battle Heal + Absorb close the gap on health management.

• Assassin Dual Blades

  ARanger

  Backstab specialist. Dagger Master + Backstab Mastery + Poisoned Blades opens fights from stealth; Silent Stride + Updraft chains escapes when burst doesn't kill.

• Fire Mage Starter

  AMage

  A pure caster opener leaning into fire damage and survivability. Picks up Arsonist + early defensive resistances so the Shroud doesn't melt you mid-cast.

• Healer Support

  AMage

  Co-op cleric. Healer line + Healing Revive + Waters of Life keep the squad upright; Sun Aura + Radiant Aura push passive sustain.

• Ice Mage — Crowd Control

  AMage

  Slows + freezes everything that breathes. Iceman + Subzero stack chill, Frost amps the elemental damage, Arcane Deflection covers your soft caster body.

Weapons that drop in Nomad Highlands (12)

Weapons whose scraped drop-source lists Nomad Highlands. Sorted by required level (highest first — the endgame catch is up top). Click for the full stat card + build integrations.

• AerostrikerTwo-handed HammersLv 40
• Antler BowBowsLv 40
• Brisk BowBowsLv 40
• Bronze SwordOne-handed SwordsLv 40
• Composite BowBowsLv 40
• Deeproot AxeTwo-handed AxesLv 40
• Falk Fall DaggersDaggersLv 40
• Fang BladeOne-handed SwordsLv 40
• FleshgrinderOne-handed ClubsLv 40
• Ice BladeOne-handed SwordsLv 40
• Ignited HammerTwo-handed HammersLv 40
• Meat ChopperOne-handed ClubsLv 40

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.

• Knight BootsCommon
• Knight ChestplateCommon
• Knight GlovesCommon
• Knight HelmetCommon
• Knight TrousersCommon
• Fowler BootsCommon
• Fowler ChestCommon
• Fowler GlovesCommon
• Fowler HelmetCommon
• Fowler TrousersCommon
• Mystic BootsCommon
• Mystic ChestCommon
• Mystic GlovesCommon
• Mystic HatCommon
• Mystic PantsCommon

Connected biomes

• SpringlandsLevel 1 - 10
• RevelwoodLevel 10 - 15
• KindlewastesLevel 20 - 30
• Albaneve SummitsLevel 30 - 40

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.