How to Get Fiber and Linen in New World

In Amazon's New World, Fiber and Linen are two foundational resources that every player will rely on, especially those focused on crafting, armoring, and leveling key trade skills. Fiber, the raw material, is harvested from the environment, while Linen is a refined product made from Fiber-both are essential for creating cloth, light armor, bags, and even some basic tools. Whether you're a new player just starting your journey in Aeternum or a seasoned crafter stocking up for high-tier gear, mastering how to gather Fiber efficiently and refine it into Linen is a skill that will serve you well. This guide breaks down every step, from finding Hemp plants to using Loom stations, with tips to maximize your yield and save time. Mastering this skill will bring you more New World Gold.

Understanding Fiber: The Raw Material

Fiber is not a resource you can buy or loot from enemies-it must be harvested directly from Hemp plants, the only source of Fiber in New World. These plants are abundant across Aeternum, but knowing where to look and how to harvest them efficiently will save you hours of aimless wandering.

Hemp plants are easy to identify once you know what to look for. They are tall, green bushes with distinct pink or purple flowers at their tips, standing out from surrounding herbs and grass due to their height. Unlike some rare resources, Hemp grows in clusters, so finding one plant often means there are several more nearby. Each Hemp plant yields between 10 to 25 Fiber, depending on your harvesting gear and perks, and they respawn quickly-usually within 5 to 10 minutes-making repeated farming feasible.

What You Need to Harvest Fiber

Before you start gathering Fiber, you'll need one essential tool: a Sickle. This is the only tool that allows you to harvest Hemp plants, and it's easy to obtain early in the game.

For new players, the Basic Sickle is craftable at any Workshop using 1 Green Wood and 1 Fiber-but wait, that creates a small loop: you need Fiber to make a Sickle, but you need a Sickle to get Fiber. To solve this, simply loot Fiber from low-level enemy corpses (such as Wolves or Boars) in the starting zones, or ask another player for a small amount of Fiber to craft your first Sickle. Once you have your Basic Sickle, you're ready to start harvesting.

As you progress, upgrade your Sickle to increase your Fiber yield. Look for Sickles with perks like "Harvesting Yield" or "Harvesting Luck," which boost the amount of Fiber you get per plant and the chance of rare drops. You can also improve your harvesting efficiency by wearing a full harvesting outfit with yield perks, equipping a high-luck amulet (700+ recommended), and investing 350 points in Intelligence to unlock all harvesting milestones.

Best Locations to Farm Fiber

Hemp grows in grasslands and forests across Aeternum, but some regions are far more efficient for farming than others, especially for new players. The starting zones are ideal because they have low-level enemies and dense Hemp clusters, making farming safe and fast.

Monarch's Bluffs is widely regarded as the best Fiber farming location, with a high-yield, 15-17 minute loop starting at the Wilds Gateway Shrine that aligns perfectly with Hemp respawn timers. This loop hugs the river and avoids fast travel, allowing you to harvest continuously and net over 20,000 Fiber per hour with the right gear. Another top spot is Windsward, where Hemp plants are clustered near the settlement-look north of Primrose and southwest of Castle Windsward for dense patches that respawn quickly.

Other reliable locations include First Light, Cutlass Keys, and Brightwood, though these areas may have slightly fewer Hemp plants or higher-level enemies. For example, Cutlass Keys has abundant Hemp in its southeastern side, but the area is home to level 33-35 enemies, so you'll need to level up before farming there safely. Use your in-game map (press M) and the "Resource Locations" tab to track Hemp clusters and plan your route efficiently.

From Fiber to Linen: Refining the Resource

Once you have a stockpile of Fiber, the next step is to refine it into Linen. Linen is a Tier 2 cloth resource that is far more useful than raw Fiber-it's required for crafting light armor, bags, amulets, and even some town project board missions that reward valuable experience. Unlike Fiber, Linen cannot be harvested directly; it must be crafted at a Loom station.

A Loom is a refining station found in every settlement's crafting area, next to other stations like the Workshop or Smelter. To use a Loom, simply interact with it, and a menu will appear showing available refining recipes. The recipe for Linen is unlocked at Weaving Skill Level 0 (no prior leveling required), making it accessible to new players.

The standard recipe for Linen is 4 Fiber = 1 Linen. This ratio is consistent across all Loom stations, so you'll need 400 Fiber to craft 100 Linen-a manageable amount with efficient farming. If you have excess higher-tier cloth (like Sateen), you can also convert it into Linen using 2 Sateen and 3 Weak Solvents, though this is less efficient than refining raw Fiber directly.

Maximizing Your Linen Production

To speed up Linen production, focus on two key areas: increasing your Fiber farming speed and optimizing your Loom usage. First, invest in the right gear and buffs to boost your Fiber yield-consumables like Proficiency Boosters, Luck Food, and Yield Songs can significantly increase your harvest per plant, while harvesting trophies add a minor luck bonus. If your faction controls the Brimstone Sands Fort, you'll also get a 10% yield bonus on all harvested resources, including Fiber.

Second, upgrade your Loom station when possible. Looms can be upgraded by completing town upgrade quests at the job board in your settlement, and higher-tier Looms reduce the time it takes to refine Fiber into Linen. You can also level up your Weaving skill by refining Fiber into Linen-each refinement grants Weaving experience, which unlocks higher-tier cloth recipes (like Sateen and Silk) as you progress.

If you don't have time to farm Fiber and refine Linen yourself, you can always buy Linen at the Trading Post. Many players sell Linen in bulk, and prices are often low due to its abundance. To get the best deal, sort listings by price from lowest to highest and compare Fiber and Linen prices-sometimes buying raw Fiber and refining it yourself is cheaper than buying Linen directly. Having enough cheap New World Coins will allow for better trading.

Final Tips for Success

Farming Fiber and refining Linen is a straightforward process, but small tips can make a big difference. Always carry extra Fiber with you-you never know when you'll need to craft a new Sickle, repair your gear, or refine more Linen on the go. Use your minimap to track Hemp nodes while farming, and stick to linear routes to avoid backtracking and maximize efficiency.

If you're farming in crowded areas (like popular Monarch's Bluffs routes), prioritize larger Hemp plants-they yield more Fiber and are worth harvesting first to beat other players to the resource. Finally, level up your Weaving skill alongside your harvesting skill-higher Weaving levels not only unlock better cloth but also increase your Linen yield over time.

In conclusion, Fiber and Linen are essential resources in New World, and mastering their acquisition is key to progressing your character and crafting powerful gear. With the right tools, locations, and strategies, you can farm Fiber efficiently, refine it into Linen quickly, and never run short of these vital materials. Whether you're a casual player or a dedicated crafter, following this guide will help you build a steady supply of Fiber and Linen to support all your adventures in Aeternum.