Welcome to this guide on the Musket/Rapier build for PvP in New World. With the recent patch introducing Cross-Server Outpost Rush and other PvP changes, this build has become even more effective. In this guide, we'll discuss the advantages of the build, gameplay strategies, and tips for maximizing your performance.

 

• Advantages of the Musket/Rapier Build
• Build Setup
• Build Abilities
• Gameplay Strategies

 

 

↖ Advantages of the Musket/Rapier Build

• Burst Damage: The combination of the Musket and Rapier provides excellent burst damage potential, allowing you to quickly eliminate opponents.
• Range and Mobility: The Musket allows you to engage enemies from a distance, while the Rapier provides agility and mobility to close the gap and dodge attacks.
• Trap Utility: The Musket's Trap skill provides additional control and damage potential, allowing you to set up devastating combos.

 

↖ Build Setup

Musket:

• Blue Moon Musket is recommended for its high burst damage potential.
• Equip Gems that increase critical hit chance and critical damage.
• Allocate attribute points to Dexterity for increased ranged damage.

 

Rapier:

• Opt for the Rapier for its agility and mobility in close combat.
• Equip Gems that increase critical hit chance and damage.
• Allocate attribute points to Dexterity for increased melee damage.

 

↖ Build Abilities

Musket:

• Sticky Bomb: Deals damage and applies a debuff that explodes after a short delay.
• Trap: Sets a trap that immobilizes enemies and deals damage when triggered.
• Aimed Shot: A powerful, accurate shot that deals high damage.
• Powder Burn: Fires a shot that causes damage over time.
• Dodge Roll: Evades incoming attacks and repositions yourself.

 

Rapier:

• Flourish and Finish: A quick series of strikes that deals damage and inflicts a bleed effect.
• Fleche: A lunging attack that closes the distance to the enemy.
• Riposte: Blocks an attack and counters with a damaging strike.
• Evade: Dodges incoming attacks and repositions yourself.
• Tondo: A spinning attack that damages nearby enemies.

 

↖ Gameplay Strategies

Burst Combos:

• Initiate with a long-ranged shot from the Musket, such as Aimed Shot or Powder Burn.
• Close the gap using Rapier's mobility skills like Fleche or Evade.
• Execute a quick burst combo using Flourish and Finish, aiming for critical hits.
• Follow up with additional attacks, such as Tondo or Riposte, to maximize damage.

 

Trap Utilization:

• Set traps strategically to control the battlefield and punish enemies.
• Combine the Musket's Trap with burst damage skills like Flourish and Finish.
• Use the Trap to immobilize enemies, allowing you to land precise Musket shots or execute Rapier combos.

 

Positioning and Movement:

• Maintain a safe distance with the Musket to take advantage of its ranged capabilities.
• Use Dodge Roll and Evade to dodge incoming attacks and reposition yourself during combat.
• Circle around enemies to exploit their blind spots and avoid frontal attacks.

 

Target Prioritization:

• Focus on high-priority targets such as healers or damage dealers.
• Use your burst combos to quickly eliminate vulnerable enemies.
• Communicate with your team to coordinate attacks and target selection.

 

Adaptive Playstyle:

• Adjust your playstyle based on the situation and opponents you face.
• Against heavily armored opponents, utilize the Musket's armor-piercing abilities.
• Against agile opponents, use mobility skills to keep up with them and land hits.

 

Conclusion:

The Musket/Rapier build offers a deadly combination of burst damage, range, and mobility. With the recent PvP changes, including cross-server Outpost Rush, this build becomes even more versatile and exciting to play. Master the burst combos, trap utilization, and movement techniques to dominate your opponents in New World's PvP battles. Good luck and have fun on the battlefield!