What is threat in New World?

Most opponents in New World choose their target based on the threat (aggro). The threat is calculated from the healing done (on other players and also on you) with spells, damage to opponents, the blocking of enemy damage, and the taunt ability.

How can you add threats in the new world?

Socketing a Carnelian Gem into a weapon both enables Taunts AND increases the base threat you generate with attacks. The threat increase percentage depends on the tier of Carnelian that is socketed into your weapon. When you have aggro on an AI, that AI's nameplate will have a bright red highlight around it.

Does blocking generate threat in New World?

Blocking does generate threat, getting hit and dodging decreases threat.

Can you be a mage in New World?

There are two routes players are able to take in the game to become an AoE (area of effect) Mage. Players will need to get their hands on the Ice Gauntlet or Fire Staff to be wreak havoc, and each offers its own set of skills.

What is the best shield in New World?

Kite Shields are the middle ground, the most balanced option for players.

New World Guide: Tanking Basics and Easy Threat Generation!

Is Tanking fun in New World?

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.

How can you tell if you have aggro New World?

When you have aggro on an AI, that AI's nameplate will have a bright red highlight around it. If that AI has aggro on someone else, the nameplate will appear as if the AI wasn't targeting you. Each AI has their own threat table.

Do you need a 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.

What gems tank New World?

The New World gems, Cut Pristine Onyx or Cut Pristine Diamond also provide physical damage absorption. The abilities we recommend for the swordmaster and defender tree are: Shield Bash – deals 50% weapon damage and stuns enemies in front of you for two seconds.

Can you target lock in New World?

Targeted Healing – Group Mode

Group Mode only allows you lock on to targets within your group.

What is the best DPS build in New World?

What is the best build in New World?

What is the best loadout for New World?

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.

Will there be more weapons in New World?

New World devs confirm new weapons coming: Blunderbuss, Great Sword, Daggers. New World devs shared some exciting notes on the game's future, including some new weapons on the horizon. Get ready for the Blunderbuss, Great Sword, and Daggers in Aeternum.

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.

Can you level as a healer in New World?

Leveling as a healer is difficult, especially without being able to directly heal yourself or have any sort of attack ability that remotely compares to the other classes. Honestly, once I max out my healing staff I'm going to be going to a different weapon all together until I hit level cap…

Does light armor affect healing New World?

I just tested this to confirm. The 10 or 20% damage increase for medium and light armor does not affect healing.

Is the fire staff good in New World?

After spending some time with the new MMO game, and we've concluded that magic weapons such as the fire staff are among the best New World weapons in the game right now. It's an excellent option for those who want to dish out a ton of damage in the DPS role.

Is Ice Gauntlet good New World?

The Ice Gauntlet provides some of the best crowd-control in Amazon's new MMO, New World. It can be paired with a variety of weapons for a dozen different styles of play, with uses for PVE, Expeditions, and PvP.