Death MotesinNew Worldare found inBlightcrags,Blightmoths, andBlightroot. You’ll need to be at least level 50 in mining to mineBlightcrags, and you’ll need to reach harvesting levels 0 and 30 to harvestBlightmothsandBlightroot, respectively.
The best place in all ofAeternumto harvestBlightrootis inWeaver’s Fen. You’ll find these plants spewing fumes all through the swamp that surrounds the village in this territory, particularly in the area nearNorth Vega Bridge.
Blightcragscan also be found inWeaver’s Fen, south of the village. If you rotate betweenTaryville,Gracewater, andAria Village, you’ll find plenty of these nodes waiting to be mined.
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Another good place to look forBlightcragis inRestless Shoreto the south of the entrance toThe Depthsexpedition. ensure you’re at least level 41 before entering this territory.
Blightmothsare rare throughoutAeternumbut can be found in large numbers in the northeast corner ofEbonscale Reachand a spot nearby inGreat Cleave. These territories are for high-level characters, so be wary if you’re venturing in at a low level.
Death Motes can be found throughoutAeternum, but the best bet is in the swamps ofWeaver’s Fen. Head to the places listed in this guide, and you’ll have all the motes you need for crafting yourarcanaitems, includingtuning orbs.
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