An MMO is an ever-changing environment that applies to every aspect of the genre. Whether you step away for a patch or two, you’ll return to many new changes that might complicate your time inside a game. For New World, this isn’t an exception, especially when the game got its first expansion. With new weapons and ways to wield them, it is imperative to keep up to date with the new additions and builds to make your journey in the lands of Aeternum easier. For that, we’ve prepared a list of the best weapon combos in New World: Rise of the Angry Earth.
The 5 Best Weapon Combos in New World
All of our best 5 weapon combos work perfectly in PvE and PvP, so there’s no need to switch them depending on the activity you want to do. The important part is unlocking the right skills for each weapon, which we’ll also list here.
Sword/Shield and Spear
Let’s start with a build that’ll make you feel like a Spartan. The Sword and Shield and Spear combo will allow you to do some high DPS numbers while offering some good protection. While many use the Sword and Shield for protection, we’ll aim this combo more for those who prefer doing damage. These are the skills you need and the order we recommend you unlock them:
| Sword and Shield | Spear |
| Empowered Stab | Skewer |
| Achilles’ Heel | Refreshing Jabs |
| Reverse Stab | Perforate |
| Precision | Deadly Ambush |
| Unstoppable Stab | Finishing Blows |
| Mobility | Follow Through |
| Counter Attack | Rupturing Strikes |
| Opportunist | Deep Wound |
| Tactician | Aggressive Maneuvers |
| Critical Precision | Impactful Strikes |
| Sturdy Shield | Exacerbating Crits |
| Sturdy Grip | Exposed Wounds |
| Shield Bash | Exploited Weakness |
| High Grip | Deadly Reach |
| One With The Shield | Sweep |
| Defender’s Resolve | Merciless Strength |
| Final Countdown | Tenacious Sweep |
| Recuperation | Defensive Stance |
| Leadership | Coup de Grâce |
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Ice Gauntlet and Void Gauntlet
When players wanted to sling more spells, AGS delivered. The developers added some fantastic gauntlet weapons capable of damaging and supporting other party members. While there are staves in the game to heal and raze the battlefield, the gauntlets are more fun for some people, and that’s why they are some of the best weapon combos in New World. Here are the skills you need for both Ice and Void Gauntlets:
| Ice Gauntlet | Void Gauntlet |
| Ice Spikes | Keen Confidence |
| Refreshing Spikes | Keen Humility |
| Ice Storm | Refreshing Precision |
| Empowered Spikes | Oblivion |
| Weakening Gust | Petrifying Scream |
| Deadly Path | Empowering Proximity |
| Critical Frost | Withering Oblivion |
| Storm Summoner | Bone-Chilling Voice |
| Heavy Freeze | Leeching Agony |
| Spiky Reach | Invigorating Oblivion |
| Punishing Storm | Fortifying Echoes |
| Ultimate Chill | Refreshing Frailty |
| Blocking Stamina | Voidcaller |
| Empowered Frost | Orb of Decay |
| Entombed | Radiant Efficiency |
| Refreshing Frost | Draining Orb |
| Strengthened Tomb | Cleaning Harvest |
| Cleansing Tomb | Slowing Orb |
| Cold Reach | Detonating Orb |
Greatsword and Hatchet
This next weapon combo is for those who want to feel like butchers in the game. The Greatsword and Hatchet combination is fantastic for those who want to do a lot of damage in little time. This build can take down every enemy in PvE and PvP scenarios, making it one of the most famous ones in the game. Here’s what you need:
| Greatsword | Hatchet |
| Giant Slayer | Berserk |
| Crosscut | Enraged Strikes |
| Heavy Blade | Accumulated Power |
| Relentless Rush | On The Hunt |
| Unstoppable Cuts | Against All Odds |
| Keen Posture | Berserking Refresh |
| Cross Execution | Raging Torrent |
| Critical Comeback | Berserking Purge |
| Skyward Slash | Fortifying Strikes |
| Relentless Power | Aggressive Approach |
| Crush the Weak | Uninterruptible Berserk |
| Skyfall Sword | Final Blow |
| Adaptive Rush | Defy Death |
| Relentless Refresh | Rending Throw |
| Step and Strike | Targeted Impact |
| Sickening Slash | Opportunistic |
| Unrelenting Onslaught | Refreshing Throws |
| Perfect Vigilance | Exploitation |
| Blade Honing | Second Wind |
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Fire Staff and Blunderbuss
The Fire Staff and Blunderbuss combo is loved by many due to its huge amount of damage. By shooting fireballs and projectiles from afar, this combo is great for those who want to take down their enemies with little effort before they get close to them. If you want to feel like a fire mage with a bit of tech on the side, this combo is for you.
| Fire Staff | Blunderbuss |
| Pillar of Fire | Net Shot |
| Fiery Restoration | Azoth Shrapnel Blast |
| Strike the Match | Fast Hands |
| Clear Mind | Reach |
| Singe | Discord |
| Fireball | Refresh |
| Spellslinger | Fortifying Aggression |
| Clear Casting | Azoth Bomb |
| Scorched Earth | Future Planning |
| Prophet of a Fire God | Splitting Grenade |
| Flare | On A Roll |
| Catch | Soften |
| Runes of Helios | Incendiary Bursts |
| Pyromania | Delayed Escape |
| Let It Burn | Buckshot |
| Kindle | Artillery |
| Burnout | Last Chance |
| Watch It Burn | Extended Chamber |
| Combat Speed | Double Down |
Rapier and Musket
Last but not least, we have a great dexterity weapon combo. The Rapier and Musket build is fantastic for those who want to keep enemies at bay and take them down with bleed effects when they get close. This build relies on precision and might not be the best beginner-friendly, yet it is fantastic if you pull it off.
| Rapier | Musket |
| Tondo | Called Shot |
| Refreshing Strikes | Powder Burn |
| Engarde | Empowering Headshot |
| Flurry | Backdraft |
| Unerring | Shell Shock |
| Overwhelm | Shooter’s Stance |
| Light Edge | Chronic Trauma |
| Fleeting Strikes | Called Shot Resupply |
| Desperation | Shoot More |
| Evade | Optimal Range |
| Controlled Breathing | Heightened Precision |
| Crescendo | Marksman |
| Perfectionist | Deadeye |
| Red Curtains | Salt On The Wounds |
| Allegro | Stopping Power |
| Adagio | Empowering Weakness |
| Swiftness | Hustle |
| Breathe In | Tactical Reload |
| Momentum | Kick ‘Em When They’re Down |
Stats For Each Weapon Combo
Before we end this guide, we’d like to mention the stats you require for each weapon combo to work in New World. Here are the stats for each build:
- Sword/Shield and Spear:
- Strength: 200
- Dexterity: 150
- Intelligence: 5
- Focus: 5
- Constitution: 150
- Ice and Void Gauntlets:
- Strength: 5
- Dexterity: 5
- Intelligence: 250
- Focus: 50
- Constitution: 250
- Greatsword and Hatchet
- Strength: 300
- Dexterity: 5
- Intelligence: 5
- Focus: 5
- Constitution: 200
- Fire Staff and Blunderbuss
- Strength: 5
- Dexterity: 5
- Intelligence: 350
- Focus: 5
- Constitution: 150
- Rapier and Musket
- Strength: 5
- Dexterity: 350
- Intelligence: 5
- Focus: 5
- Constitution: 150
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And that’s a wrap on the best weapon combos in the game. If you want to check different builds, we recommend watching this video by KaidGames2, who brings some fresh things to the game and might have a weapon combination that might align with your playstyle more.
