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greatsword build new world
In New World, a Greatsword (GS) build can be a powerful and versatile choice for both PvE and PvP, offering high burst damage, mobility, and sustain. Below is a well-rounded Greatsword build focusing on DPS (Damage Per Second) with optional tanky variants. Greatsword Build Overview Primary Weapon: Greatsword (DPS or Tank Hybrid) Secondary Weapon: Hatchet (Berserk Sustain) / Great Axe (Mobility & AoE) / Spear (CC & Debuffs) Attribute Split: - DPS Focus: 300 Strength / 200 Constitution (or 250/150 for more damage) - Tank Hybrid: 200 Strength / 200 Dexterity / 100 Constitution Armor Weight: Medium (balance of damage and survivability) or Heavy (tankier). Greatsword Skills & Passives Recommended Skill Tree: Onslaught (DPS) Calm Before the Storm (Ultimate) Huge burst damage + haste. Steadfast Strike Gap closer + stagger. Relentless Rush Mobility + damage buff. Skyward Slash (Optional) AoE knockdown. Key Passives (Prioritize These): Unwavering Stance (Grit on heavy attacks). Enduring Strike (Heal on hit). Overpowering Cleave (Extra damage vs. full-health targets). Defiance Stance (Increased damage when low health). Secondary Weapon Options Hatchet (Berserk Sustain) Skills: Berserk, Raging Torrent, Social Distancing. Why? Self-healing, movement speed, and "Undying" passive for survivability. Great Axe (Mobility & AoE) Skills: Charge, Gravity Well, Reap. Why? Crowd control and chase potential. Spear (CC & Debuffs) Skills: Sweep, Vault Kick, Perforate. Why? Strong CC and weaken effects. Gear & Perks Weapon Perks (Greatsword) Relentless Freedom (Freedom + damage after skill). Trenchant Strikes (Heavy attack boost). Plagued Strikes (Disease on hit, great for PvP). Armor Perks Resilient (PVP must-have). Freedom (Reduce CC duration). Refreshing / Refreshing Evasion (Cooldown reduction). Jewelry Perks Health / Stamina Recovery (Amulet). Invigorated Punishment (Ring, +damage vs. debuffed enemies). Champions Ring (For PvE). Gameplay Tips Use Grit: Heavy attacks with Greatsword have grit (Unwavering Stance). Relentless Rush Combo: Use for mobility + damage buff before big hits. Burst with Ultimate: "Calm Before the Storm" hits extremely hard. Swap Weapons for Sustain: Use Hatchets Berserk when low HP. PvP vs. PvE Adjustments PvP: More Constitution (200+), Resilient gear, Plagued Strikes. PvE: Max Strength/Dex, Trenchant Strikes, AoE skills. Would you like a specific variant (e.g., tanky bruiser, pure glass cannon)?
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