Hello, fellow New World adventurers!  In this ever-evolving landscape of Aeternum, having the right Life Staff build can be the key to success in both PvP and PvE scenarios. Today, we're diving into the top three best Life Staff builds for Season 3. These builds are optimized for both PvP and PvE gameplay. We'll cover the key attributes, perks, gems, gear, and gameplay strategies for each build to help you maximize your damage and healing potential. 

 

• Top 1. Life Staff & Ice Gauntlet Build
• Top 2. Life Staff and Sword Build
• Top 3. Hatchet & Life Staff Build

 

 

↖ Top 1. Life Staff & Ice Gauntlet Build

 

Attributes:

• Begin with Focus, aiming for 150 points.
• Progress to 300 Focus and 100 Constitution by level 60.
• Equip medium armor for a weight of 22.9 kg, just below the heavy category.

 

Life Staff Weapon Masteries:

• Select the Sacrifice perk.
• Unlock Sacred Ground and its accompanying perks.
• Unlock Beacon and associated perks.
• Acquire Lights Embrace and its accompanying perks.

 

Ice Gauntlet Weapon Masteries:

• Acquire all three perks in the first column.
• Unlock Ice Storm and related perks.
• Unlock Ice Shower and associated perks.
• Acquire the third ability, Ice Block, and its corresponding perks.

 

Gear:

• Medium Helmet
• Heavy Chest Piece
• Light Gloves
• Heavy Pants
• Light Boots

 

Gameplay Strategy

As a healer, your primary role is to support your team. Use the Life Staff to heal teammates from a distance. Utilize Sacred Ground to create a healing zone, Beacon for targeted healing, and Lights Embrace for continuous single-target healing. In PvP, attach Beacon to a player for better mobility. Switch to the Ice Gauntlet for damage or utility. Ice Storm damages and slows enemies, Ice Shower creates a wall for crowd control, and the Ice Block offers personal defense and an explosive option. Combine these abilities strategically.

 

Remember to prioritize healing with Beacon and Lights Embrace in group content. Maintain 100% health for the Life Staff gem's bonus healing. Use medium armor for added survivability.

 

↖ Top 2. Life Staff and Sword Build

 

Attributes:

• Start with Focus, aiming for 150 points.
• Reach 250 Focus and 50 Constitution by level 60.
• Opt for full heavy armor and a shield for tanking.

 

Life Staff Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock Sacrifice and its perks.
• Acquire Sacred Ground and related perks.
• Unlock Beacon and associated perks.
• Acquire Lights Embrace and its accompanying perks.

 

Sword Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock both perks.
• Acquire Leaping Strike and related perks.
• Unlock Shield Rush and its perks.
• Acquire Defiant Stance and related perks.

 

Gear:

• Full Heavy Armor
• Shield

 

 

Gameplay Strategy

This build is designed to be an off-tank and off-healer. You'll play a frontline role in capturing points and soaking up damage. Use the Life Staff's Sacred Ground, Beacon, and Lights Embrace to support allies. With the Sword and Shield, Leaping Strike and Shield Rush offer mobility and damage. Defiant Stance increases your resistance and threat level, making enemies target you. Prioritize healing when needed and maintain control in engagements.

 

In PvE, activate the Taunt gem with Defiant Stance to increase threat and tank effectively. Heavy armor and the shield provide exceptional durability.

 

↖ Top 3. Hatchet & Life Staff Build

 

Attributes:

• Begin with Focus, aiming for 150 points.
• Progress to 300 Focus and 100 Constitution by level 60.
• Equip medium armor for a weight of 22.9 kg, just below the heavy category.

 

Hatchet Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock Berserk and its perks.
• Acquire Feral Rush and related perks.
• Unlock Mighty Gains and its perks.

 

Life Staff Weapon Masteries:

• Unlock Sacrifice and its perks.
• Acquire Sacred Ground and related perks.
• Unlock Beacon and associated perks.
• Acquire Lights Embrace and its accompanying perks.

 

Gear:

• Medium Helmet
• Heavy Chest Piece
• Light Gloves
• Heavy Pants
• Light Boots

 

 

Gameplay Strategy

This versatile build focuses on high damage output and healing. Use the Hatchet's Berserk mode for increased damage, healing, and mobility. Combine auto attacks with the R and F abilities for damage. Switch to the Life Staff when healing is required. Deploy Sacred Ground, Beacon, and Lights Embrace strategically. Beacon provides AoE healing, while Lights Embrace offers targeted healing.

 

Maintain 100% health for the Life Staff gem's healing bonus. The medium armor setup provides decent defense and mobility. The Ember gem changes the Hatchet's attribute scaling from Strength to Focus, maximizing your damage output.

 

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Conclusion:

In New World Season 3, these top 3 Life Staff builds provide a wide range of options for players who enjoy healing, tanking, and damage dealing. Select the build that suits your preferred playstyle and embark on your adventures in Aeternum with confidence. Don't forget to fine-tune your gear and gem choices to optimize your build's performance. Enjoy your journey, and may you find success in every challenge that awaits!