The latest developer blog has been posted to the Neverwinter site that lays out the first details about artifact equipment. Artifact gear will be found in the River District once The Cloaked Ascendancy launches. According to the post, Artifacts are abandoned items left behind that can be restored by using specific items and supplies. These are gained by completing the campaign and taking part in the events surrounding the Cloaked Ascendancy.
But Dev talk, what’s up with having so many new weapons?
Well, our goal with releasing not one, not two or three, but FOUR new weapons sets in one module is simple. We wanted to provide choices based on roles and playing styles, as well as have some fun! We put some time and love into creating the members of the Cloaked Ascendancy, and it seemed only fair to spend time making weapons that would match their styles and roles.
Read it all on the Neverwinter site.