ArcheAge Chronicles has three kinds of PvE challenge: dungeons for four players, raids for 8 to 12 players, and field bosses that stand out in the open world. Our Bosses & Dungeons page lists 10 dungeons, 3 raids, 112 field bosses across 8 regions and 149 elite enemies. This guide puts it all in one place: where the dungeons are, how tough their enemies get, what the raids demand and which field bosses are worth farming for their loot. Some values may still change when Early Access starts.
All dungeons
All ten dungeons are built for a party of 4. The enemy level covers the regular and elite enemies inside, the boss level is in brackets. Clearing a dungeon pays EXP and gold, and some add a fixed reward on top.
| Dungeon | Region | Enemy level | Party | Bosses | Completion | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amethyst Cavern | Heartland | 13–50 | 4 | Seer Gnasher (13) | – | Map |
| Old Temple | Diamond Shores | 15 | 4 | Awakened Zerdaos (15) | 2,500 EXP, 1,500 gold | Map |
| Gylden Archives | Gylden Ruins | 30 | 4 | Gorehammer Kanuman (30) | 9,000 EXP, 5,000 gold | Map |
| Throne of Hinnon | Diamond Shores | 30 | 4 | Helkum, King of Hinnon (30) | 4,000 EXP, 2,000 gold | Map |
| Wailing Snare | Gylden Ruins | 30 | 4 | General Lowrum (30) | 6,000 EXP, 3,500 gold | Map |
| Astral Vault | Astron Plains | 41–44 | 4 | Tamar the Venerated (46) | 21,000 EXP, 10,000 gold | Map |
| Starry Veil | Astron Plains | 48–49 | 4 | Thunderborn Mesabiel (51) | 20,000 EXP, 15,000 gold | Map |
| Gon’s Sandy Hollow | Gylden Ruins | 60 | 4 | Hunger Fiend (60) | 9,000 EXP, 5,000 gold | Map |
| Reedwind Cave | Astron Plains | 82–87 | 4 | King of Kindling (89), Ashen King (89) | 20,000 EXP, 15,000 gold | Map |
| Royal Tomb | Heartland | 60 | 4 | Royal Gravekeeper (99, 8×), Deluded Paras (60) | – | Map |
Only the Throne of Hinnon needs a key: the Throne of Hinnon Dungeon Key. Our guide Throne of Hinnon Dungeon Key location shows where to get it.
Fixed completion rewards
- Old Temple: Record of a Fallen Hero
- Throne of Hinnon: Ancient Soldier’s Helmet and Ancient Soldier’s Armor
- Gylden Archives: Apothecary’s Bluesalt Rucksack
- Astral Vault: Superior Archeum and four recipes for the Ruthless High Priest set, such as [Recipe] Ruthless High Priest Robe
- Starry Veil: Reedwind Wind
- Reedwind Cave: [Recipe] Golden Tree Warden’s Light Armor and [Recipe] Golden Tree Warden’s Hat
The three raids
Raids are meant for 8 to 12 players and run against the clock. Each one ends with a single boss.
| Raid | Boss | Party | Time limit | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Rift | Vanguard of Destruction (27) | 8–12 | 9 minutes | Map |
| Gylden Throne | Azhra (57) | 8–12 | 20 minutes | Map |
| Nakisian Temple | Enduring Nightmare Celtak (90) | 8–12 | 15 minutes | Map |
In the Crimson Rift the Shadowscale Legion pours through a rift above Auroria, and you have to stop the Vanguard of Destruction. The boss stands in Diamond Shores near the Altar of Blessings Nui Statue and, according to our NPC page, always drops Vanguard Armor, plus an Immortal Heart 40 % of the time. In the Gylden Throne you drive off the colossal reptile Azhra, and in the Nakisian Temple you stop the high priest Celtak before he fully awakens. He always drops Brutal Nightmare and an Immortal Heart.
Field bosses by region
Field bosses roam the open world, with no entry key required. Most respawn after 2 to 3 minutes, but there are notable exceptions.
| Region | Field bosses | Level | Respawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Shores | 19 | 5–40 | mostly 2–3 min, Mad Anchor Krogal and Poldat 60 min |
| Vatic Shores | 10 | 6 | 3 min |
| Sleeping Land | 1 | 10 | Thug only 10:00–15:00 in-game time |
| Heartland | 18 | 11–67 | 5–6 min |
| Gylden Ruins | 19 | 18–100 | often 178–180 min |
| Astron Plains | 25 | 35–90 | mostly not listed, Fetid Prince 3 min |
| Whalesong Shores | 15 | 50–57 | mostly 3 min |
| Diamond Shores East | 5 | 80 | 2–3 min |
The strongest field boss is Karshid, Tyrant of the Ruins (level 100) in the Gylden Throne of the Gylden Ruins. You can tick off every field boss on our bosses page, and the world map shows bosses and dungeons together. The starting region has its own guide: Field bosses in Diamond Shores with all 19 bosses, their spots, respawn and loot.
Elite enemies
Between regular enemies and bosses sit 149 elite enemies from level 1 to 85. They are tougher than regular enemies and carry their own loot. At the Cliffs of Madness, for example, you meet Mad Bosun, Mad Chemist, Mad Pierkeeper and the Madness Watchtower Warden (level 8, respawn 50–60 min). The full list is under Elite enemies, every row with a map link.
Loot worth chasing
Almost every boss drops Corrupted Heart and Faint Armor Tempering Stone, and from around level 30 on Void Heart as well. The special drops are more interesting:
- Hatora Ring from Mad Anchor Krogal and Mad Pirate Hat from Poldat, both at 100 %
- Lunastone of Defiance guaranteed from the Flesheater King, Lunastone of Conquest guaranteed from Pathwarden Jul
- Corrupt Meliot’s Greatsword (20 %) from Meliot (level 17)
- Bluefeather Ritual Robe from Gold-Drunk Mary, Ruthless Axe (20 %) from Vesper the Ruthless
- Thunderstruck Staff (20 %) in the Starry Veil, Red Knight’s Flame Cloak from Shemitt, Karshid’s Horn (25 %) from Karshid
Tip: Plan around bosses with long respawns, such as the field bosses of the Gylden Ruins, and pick up the quick-respawn bosses along the way. Hunting one specific item? Open its page in our database – it lists who drops it.
Frequently asked questions
How many dungeons are in ArcheAge Chronicles?
Our bosses page lists 10 dungeons, all for 4 players. They range from Amethyst Cavern and Old Temple up to Reedwind Cave and Royal Tomb with level 89 and 99 bosses.
How many players does a raid need?
All three raids – Crimson Rift, Gylden Throne and Nakisian Temple – are meant for 8 to 12 players. Their time limits are 9, 20 and 15 minutes.
How often do field bosses respawn?
Most after 2 to 3 minutes. In Heartland it is 5 to 6 minutes, many bosses in the Gylden Ruins take around three hours, and Thug in the Sleeping Land only appears between 10:00 and 15:00 in-game time.
Which boss has the highest level?
Among field bosses, Karshid, Tyrant of the Ruins at level 100. In the Royal Tomb dungeon, eight Royal Gravekeepers at level 99 wait for you.
