Welcome! We are thrilled to bring you an exciting guide on the top 3 best builds in New World season 2 for 2023. With the new meta in full swing, it's crucial to have the right build to dominate your opponents. In this guide, we'll break down the attributes, weapon masteries, weapon and gear perks, gems, and specific gear you need for each build. Plus, we'll provide gameplay insights to help you maximize your damage output and effectiveness. So, if you're ready to power up your gameplay, let's dive right in!

 

• Build 1: New World Great Axe Warhammer
• Build 2: New World Greatsword Sword
• Build 3: New World Ice Void Gauntlet

 

↖ Build 1: New World Great Axe Warhammer

 

Attributes:

• Start by focusing on Strength, aiming for 200.
• Allocate 100 points in the Constitution for added resilience.
• Put the rest of your points into Strength.
• By level 60, with a gear score of 625, aim for around 300 Strength and 300 Constitution.

 

Weapon Masteries (Great Axe):

• Unlock Maelstrom's ability and related perks.
• Get the Gravity Well ability and its perks.
• Unlock the Charge ability and associated perks.
• Feel free to choose other perks as you progress.

 

Weapon Masteries (Warhammer):

• Unlock relevant perks for Shockwave ability.
• Get perks for the Path of Destiny ability.
• Unlock the Breaking Ball ability and its perks.
• Customize your perks based on your playstyle.

Gameplay (Great Axe):

• Utilize Maelstrom for AoE spinning attacks.
• Employ Gravity Well to stun and deal damage.
• Use Charge for mobility and damage.
• Adapt your abilities based on the situation.

 

Gameplay (Warhammer):

Shockwave for AoE damage and stagger.

Path of Destiny for powerful ground strikes.

Breaking Ball for damage and knockdown.

 

Gear and Perks:

Opt for medium armour: heavy helmet, heavy chest armour, medium gloves, light pants, and medium boots.

• Pay attention to gear choices, especially armour, gloves, and jewellery.
• Prioritize the recommended gems for added benefits.
• Equip the Heart Rune of Detonate for a finishing touch.

 

↖ Build 2: New World Greatsword Sword

 

Attributes:

• Start with 200 Strength and 200 Dexterity.
• Gradually build Constitution while maintaining Strength and Dexterity.
• Aim for 200 Strength, 150 Dexterity, and 100 Constitution by level 60.

 

Weapon Masteries (Greatsword):

• Unlock Cross Cut ability and related perks.
• Acquire Skyward Slash ability and perks.
• Unlock Steadfast Strike ability and its perks.
• Customize the remaining perks based on your preference.

 

Weapon Masteries (Sword):

• Unlock the Leaping Strike ability and its perks.
• Acquire Shield Rush and Shield Bash abilities and related perks.
• Customize your mastery points to suit your style.

 

Gameplay (Greatsword):

• Use Cross Cut for three quick slashes.
• Employ Skyward Slash for stagger and damage.
• Steadfast Strike for successive hits and mana restoration.

Gameplay (Sword):

• Leaping Strike for forward damage and stagger.
• Shield Rush for quick engagement.
• Shield Bash for stunning enemies.

 

Gear and Perks:

Opt for medium armour with a small Shield for versatility.

• Utilize recommended gems for added effects.
• Equip the Heart Rune of Detonate for added power.

 

↖ Build 3: New World Ice Void Gauntlet

 

Attributes:

• Start with 150 Intelligence and build up.
• Focus on the Constitution while maintaining high Intelligence.
• Aim for 300 Intelligence and 150 Constitution by level 60.

 

Weapon Masteries (Void Gauntlet):

• Unlock Oblivion ability and relevant perks.
• Acquire Petrifying Stream ability and its perks.
• Unlock Orb of Decay ability and related perks.

 

Weapon Masteries (Ice Gauntlet):

• Unlock Ice Spike's ability and its perks.
• Acquire Ice Storm ability and related perks.
• Customize the remaining perks as desired.

 

Gameplay (Void Gauntlet):

• Oblivion for area control and damage increase.
• Petrifying Stream for stagger and root.
• Orb of Decay for ranged damage and healing.

 

Gameplay (Ice Gauntlet):

• Ice Storm for AoE damage and slowing effects.
• Ice Shower for stunning enemies.
• Ice Spikes for damage, with careful detonation.

 

Gear and Perks:

Opt for medium armour to balance damage and resilience.

• Utilize the recommended gems for optimal performance.
• Equip the Heart Rune of Detonate for added impact.

 

Conclusion:

There you have it, fellow adventurers! The top three best builds for New World Season 2 in 2023. Each build offers a unique playstyle and devastating power tailored to different preferences. Remember to fine-tune your gear, perks, and gems based on your choices. Whether you're wielding the Great Axe and Warhammer, the Greatsword and Sword, or the Ice and Void Gauntlet, these builds will give you the edge you need to conquer the challenges that await.