The Best Places to Farm Oil in New World
Find out the recommended spots for Oil in New World, with different locations to suit every playstyle.
What Oil is used for in New World
Oil is used to make weapon oil coatings, which do bonus damage against certain types of enemies. These oils can be crafted at the Arcane Repository.
Unlike other mined materials in New World, you don’t need to process it in the smelter before using it.
How To Find the Best Mining Areas
For oil, even though it’s part of the mining skill, you won’t often find it in typical mining areas. Check out our recommended areas below for best results.
Top Oil Farming Areas
Below are favorite spots for farming Oil. They are packed full of nodes, even when several other players have the same plan as you do. If a particular route doesn’t work for you, then try different spots on the map until you find what works best for you.
There are also several more locations that you may find less crowded on your server. Using this map tool you can find anything you’d like to collect in New World. All the credit goes to the creator of this fantastic resource.