Is Tanking in new world fun?

Group PvE experience as a tank will prove to be quite enjoyable. A good tank is always useful, and your teammates will respect you for the help you give them in encounters, especially so during dungeons. Solo PvE is even easier.
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Are tank builds good in PvP in New World?

The best PvP tank build is a sword and shield, and great axe. The PvP tank playstyle is slightly more offensive than PvE, and largely relies on crowd control as you defend large groups of enemies while your party members heal and attack at range.
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Can you tank without Sword and Shield in New World?

Tanking without a Sword and Shield is not a viable option in New World. You can't tank without a Shield in this game. Use the shield to parry enemy attacks and avoid taking in too much damage. Use your sword to deal a lot of damage fast and precisely.
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What is the best build in New World?

Best DPS build in New World
  • Main weapon: Musket — Sharpshooter Mastery or Rapier — Blood Mastery.
  • Secondary weapon: Fire Staff — Pyromancer Mastery.
  • Key Attributes: Dexterity, Intelligence.
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Can you tank with a great axe New World?

Although the Great Axe is well-suited to the tank playstyle, its pure DPS shouldn't be slept on. To expand on that idea, you mostly want to focus on the Mauler tree. This build is all about keeping your enemies close, and it works surprisingly well in solo-target PVP as long as you can land your abilities.
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Which shield is better New World?

Round Shields are the least protective of the three types available, but they provide the best Block Stamina Damage and Stagger Damage to the user. They are also the lightest Shields.
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How much health should a tank have in New World?

If you care more about being tanky than dealing damage, focus on Constitution first. If you care more about damage, go for more Strength. Your primary attribute should have around 300 points, and your secondary attribute should have around 200 at the endgame. Heavy armor is great if you're tanking.
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What is the best PvP gear in the New World?

Top 5 PvP builds in New World
  • 1) The Void Healer (Void Gauntlet + Life Staff)
  • 2) The Duelist Hunter (Rapier + Bow)
  • 3) The Trapper Zoner (Spear + Musket)
  • 4) Fire and Ice (Fire Staff and Ice Gauntlet)
  • 5) The Undying Impaler (Hatchet + Spear)
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What gems should tanks use in New World?

Carnelian Gems - These can either be Taunt gems or Calm gems. Taunt is ideal for tanks as it will apply to certain skills with the Great Axe and Sword. You will need these gems if you want to be a successful tank.
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What is the best DPS build in New World?

4 Best New World High DPS Builds 2022 For PVP & PVE - Best DPS Weapons In New World
  • New World Musket Rapier Build. - Main Weapon: Musket. - Secondary Weapon: Rapier. ...
  • New World Ice Gauntlet Void Gauntlet Build. - Main Weapon: Void Gauntlet. ...
  • New World Bow Spear Build. - Main Weapon: Bow. ...
  • New World Musket Bow Build.
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Does New World have tanks and healers?

New World's “classless” combat system will prevent tank/healer drought. In classic MMORPG games like World of Warcraft Classic, trying to get hold of a tank or healer to clear certain instances can be a nightmare, especially while levelling.
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Can Shields be legendary New World?

They won't be legendary because they will always lack the gem slot. Well. Shields can't get a gem slot but can have 4 perks. They are not like any other item.
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Is there dual wield in New World?

New World doesn't support dual-wielding. You can't dual wield one-handed weapons such as swords and hatchets. You can't dual wield smaller weapons such as daggers either. But you can use the good old sword and shield combo for PvP action.
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Is execute good New World?

Execute. Execute — A powerful overhead attack dealing 200% weapon damage which increases to 300% weapon damage vs foes under 50% health. This ability has a long animation and a rather small hitbox. This skill is great for PvE due to the Masteries that allow it to always crit versus foes on less than 30% health.
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What is the best gem for axe?

We recommend the following New World gems:
  • Armour – Opal gems (this increases fire and ice elemental damage absorption)
  • Great axe – Emerald gem (this increases damage against foes with low health)
  • War hammer – Malachite gem (this increases damage against enemies afflicted with crowd control)
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Is Spear good in New World?

The Spear is a DPS (damage-per-second) weapon in New World. It is one of the best options for crowd control, capable of pushing multiple enemies back if you get cornered. Because of this, it's a great pick for solo PvE players.
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What build should I do in New World?

Best New World Builds
  • Berserker Hatchets Build Guide, Hatchet & Great Axe: a powerful DPS build for any activity.
  • Musketeer Build Guide, Musket & Rapier: a skillful and fun DPS build for any activity.
  • Whirlwind Build Guide, Hammer & Great Axe: a DPS PVP and Expedition build for the fearless.
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How do you keep aggro as a tank in the New World?

If you heal your tank before it can damage the enemy, then you as a healer have the aggro first. In this case, your tank can scoff and build up its threat with damage in order to keep the aggro.
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