Patch 11.0.5 Now Live
Major balance changes to all classes, new dungeon difficulty, and holiday events are now available. Check out the full patch notes for details.
new world classes
In New World, classes aren't rigidly defined like in traditional MMORPGs. Instead, your "class" is determined by your choice of weapons, attributes, and skills. The game features a flexible system where you can mix and match weapons and abilities to create unique builds. Heres an overview of the major playstyles (or "classes") based on weapon combinations: Melee DPS (Damage Dealer) - Primary Weapons: Great Axe, Sword & Shield, Hatchet, Spear, Rapier - Attributes: Strength (Great Axe, Hatchet, Sword) or Dexterity (Spear, Rapier) - Role: Close-range burst damage or sustained DPS. Great for PvP and PvE. - Popular Builds: - Berserker (Great Axe + Hatchet) High burst, self-healing. - Duelist (Rapier + Spear) Fast, high mobility, bleed effects. Tank - Primary Weapons: Sword & Shield, War Hammer - Attributes: Strength & Constitution - Role: Absorb damage, taunt enemies, and protect allies. - Popular Builds: - S&S + War Hammer Crowd control (CC) and survivability. - S&S + Great Axe Balanced tank/damage hybrid. Ranged DPS - Primary Weapons: Musket, Bow, Blunderbuss - Attributes: Dexterity (Bow, Musket) or Strength (Blunderbuss) - Role: Deal damage from a distance, high burst or sustained DPS. - Popular Builds: - Sniper (Musket + Rapier) High single-target damage, escape tools. - Hunter (Bow + Spear) Kiting and DoT (Damage over Time). Healer (Support) - Primary Weapons: Life Staff (+ secondary weapon like Void Gauntlet or Rapier) - Attributes: Focus (primary), some Constitution for survivability. - Role: Team healing, buffs, and debuff cleansing. - Popular Builds: - Pure Healer (Life Staff + Void Gauntlet) Strong AoE heals. - Battle Priest (Life Staff + War Hammer) Hybrid support/damage. Mage (Magic DPS) - Primary Weapons: Fire Staff, Ice Gauntlet, Void Gauntlet - Attributes: Intelligence (primary), some Focus (for Void Gauntlet). - Role: AoE damage, crowd control, and burst magic damage. - Popular Builds: - Pyromancer (Fire Staff + Ice Gauntlet) High AoE burst. - Necromancer (Void Gauntlet + Life Staff) Hybrid DPS/support. Hybrid/Bruiser - Mix of Melee & Magic/Ranged: Example: Great Axe + Void Gauntlet. - Attributes: Split between Strength/Intelligence or Dexterity/Focus. - Role: Versatile damage with sustain or utility. - Popular Builds: - Void Knight (Void Gauntlet + Great Axe) Self-healing and burst. - Spellsword (Fire Staff + Rapier) Melee/magic hybrid. Support/Utility - Weapons: Void Gauntlet, Life Staff, War Hammer (for CC). - Attributes: Focus/Intelligence or Strength. - Role: Debuffs, buffs, and team utility. - Popular Builds: - Debuffer (Void Gauntlet + Ice Gauntlet) Enemy resistance reduction. - Cleric (Life Staff + Void Gauntlet) Healing + offensive support. Best Class for New Players? Beginner-Friendly: Sword & Shield + Life Staff (balanced tank/healer). Easy DPS: Great Axe + Hatchet (simple, high damage). Best Solo PvE: Bow + Spear (kiting and DoT). Would you like a specific build recommendation for a certain role (PvP, PvE, Expeditions, etc.)?
In New World, classes aren't rigidly defined like in traditional MMORPGs. Instead, your "class" is determined by your ch...
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