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Welcome to the dynamic and diverse world of New World! Say goodbye to traditional classes and hello to a world where your weapon choice defines your role. This guide we're diving into five key roles: Tank, Healer, Melee DPS, Ranged DPS, and Mage. Remember, your weapon is your bread and butter here, so level it up diligently. Let's get into the nitty-gritty of each role to help you find your perfect fit in Aeternum!

 

• Tank
• Healer
• Melee
• Ranged
• Mage

 

↖Tank

Are you the shield that guards the realms of your team? Then, Tank is your calling! Tanks in New World are all about high constitution and being the front-line stalwart. Key to tanking? The Carnelian gem. Slot this baby into your weapon to ramp up your threat level and taunt the baddies.

 

The go-to weapon? Sword and Shield, especially with skills like Shield Bash from the Defender line. For your secondary, swing a Great Axe for crowd control or a Hammer to stun and shock your foes.

 

 

↖Healer

Healers, the unsung heroes who keep everyone alive and kicking. Focus on Focus (pun intended) to boost your healing powers. No special gems needed here. Your weapon of choice is the Life Staff. Choose between the Healing or Protector lines to either be a pure healer or a buff-master. Stick to the Life Staff like glue during group play, and maybe dabble in some Intelligence-based weapons like Rapier or Fire Staff for a little offensive oomph.

 

 

↖Melee

Love getting up close and personal with your enemies? Melee DPS is your game. Depending on whether you're leaning towards Strength or Dexterity, your weapon options will vary. Hatchet and Great Axe are a dream team, with Hatchet's self-sustain and Great Axe's raw power. Feel free to mix it up with a Spear or Hammer, just stay true to your attribute choice.

 

 

↖Ranged

Fancy dealing damage from afar? Ranged DPS is the way to go. Bow users, focus on Dexterity. Musket fans, you're looking at Dexterity and a dash of Intelligence. A popular combo is Musket and Spear, giving you the best of both worlds - long-range sniping and close-quarters combat. This setup is especially spicy in PvP.

 

 

↖Mage

For those who like their battles flashy and elemental, Mage DPS is your stage. Intelligence is your main attribute. Pick between the fiery destruction of the Fire Staff or the chilling powers of the Ice Gauntlet. Want to add a melee twist? Pair your Fire Staff with a Rapier for a balanced dance of spells and swordplay.

 

 

New World Each Weapons Guide

Weapon	Playstyle	Attributes	Strengths	Abilities Overview	Recommended Pairings
Blunderbuss	Melee range, Aggressive tactics	Strength and Intelligence	Burst damage, mobility, Enhanced movement abilities	Containment, Mortar Charge, Net Shot, Scatter Shot, Blast Shot	Sword and Shield, Rapier, Hatchet, Ice Gauntlet, Void Gauntlet
Bow	Fast, relying on headshots and ammunition	Dexterity	High single-target damage, AOE abilities	Evade shots, poison, rapid fire	Spear, Rapier, Hatchet
Flail	Melee Range, Quick engagement and Effective disengagement	Strength and Focus	Versatility and Support Skills, Various combat scenarios	Containment, Mortar Charge, Net Shot, Scatter Shot, Blast Shot	Life Staff, Sword and Shield, Void Gauntlet
Fire Staff	Mid to close range, mana-based	Intelligence	High DPS, AOE spells, burning effects	Ground AOE, meteors, fireballs	Rapier, Musket, Ice/Void Gauntlet
Great Axe	Slow, focusing on raw damage and self-healing	Strength	High damage, heavy attacks, self-healing	Gap closers, pulls, executes	Sword and Shield, Warhammer, Hatchet
Greatsword	Melee Range, Solo and Group Battle	Strength and Dexterity	Combo Attacks and Crowd Control, Various Combat and Multiple Enemies	Cleave, Guard Break, Whirlwind Slash, Charge, Precision Strike	Sword and Shield, Rapier, Bow/Musket, Ice Gauntlet, Life Staff
Hatchet	Fast, with longer cooldowns; focuses on health buffs and speed	Mainly Strength, secondary Dexterity	Fast weapon, ranged options, self-healing on crit	Gap closers, debuffing enemies, AOE attacks	Sword and Shield, Rapier, Bow, Warhammer, Great Axe
Ice Gauntlet	Mid to close range, slows and roots	Intelligence	CC abilities, debuffs, stamina recovery	Ice streams, spikes, storms	Fire Staff, Void Gauntlet, Rapier, Life Staff
Life Staff	Healing-focused, single-target and AOE healers	Focus	Strong healing, protective abilities, sustain in combat	Targeted heals, healing areas, group heals	Void Gauntlet, any weapon with an Amber gem
Musket	Long-range, hit-scan, requires aiming and ammo	Dexterity, secondary Intelligence	Strongest ranged weapon, instant hits	Powerful shots, burns, traps	Rapier, Spear, Hatchet, Bow, Ice/Void Gauntlet
Void Gauntlet	Melee range, life leeching	Intelligence and Focus	Life leech, versatility, strong secondary for healers	Routes, void blade, AOE damage	Life Staff, Ice Gauntlet, Rapier, Fire Staff, any weapon
Rapier	Fast, with short cooldowns; focuses on evades and bleeds	Mainly Dexterity, secondary Intelligence	Fast attacks, bleed damage	Quick bursts, stacking bleeds, interruptible attacks	Spear, Sword and Shield, Ice/Void Gauntlet, Musket, Bow
Spear	Medium pace with quick light attacks; CC-heavy	Mainly Dexterity, secondary Strength	CC abilities, debuffs, stamina recovery	Knockdowns, stuns, bleeds	Sword and Shield, Bow, Musket, Hatchet
Sword and Shield	Slow to medium pace; relies on blocking attacks	Mainly Strength, but Dexterity works too	Blocking ranged attacks, stunning enemies, applying slows	Fast attack animations, group buffs, enemy debuffs	Great Axe, Warhammer, Spear, Rapier
WarHammer	Slow, with high CC	Strength	High melee damage, countering blocks, AOE attacks	Armor penetration, stuns, flattening enemies	Sword and Shield, Great Axe, Hatchet

 

Note: When playing New World, it's important to choose a role or class that suits your preferred playstyle. 

 

Remember, in New World, you're free to experiment and find what resonates with your playstyle. Whether you're drawn to the front lines as a Tank, keeping allies alive as a Healer, or unleashing elemental fury as a Mage, there's a place for everyone. Happy adventuring, and may your build bring you glory in Aeternum!