New World Build Guide for the Great Axe and War Hammer.
Its Whirlwind Great Axe and War Hammer Build focuses on dealing massive AoE damage, while also keeping enemies in check and controlling the crowd and players alike. This is the perfect PvE or PvP build that is not just great for Questing or PvP and Questing, but also for Expeditions and is one of the highest AoE DPS on the market in New World. If you’ve been looking for a good Good Axe as well as War Hammer Build This Guide is ideal for you. It is also recommended to try the Musketeer Build!
The way in which this Build woks is that you’ll utilize Path of Destiny to attack enemies from a distance prior to closing in and engaging your target. You’ll utilize Gravity Well to trap and bind targets, then Charge to put yourself to melee range. You’ll then use Maelstrom to attack all opponents, before switching to Your War Hammer and popping both Shockwave to Stun targets, and Clear Out to send the entire group flying.
This combination is extremely dangerous, and it should perform similar in Expeditions as well as in PvP. This Build is obviously better in large or medium-sized group battles, but it is also effective in 1 1-on-1 and smaller PvP as well as this combo is extremely powerful. Great Axe and War Hammer are both powerful weapons.
It’s true that both the Great Axe and War Hammer scale exclusively off the strength attribute, and it’s the one you’ll need to be focusing on for the greatest damage. But, you’ll be in melee range, meaning you will be hit frequently with this setup so it’s also beneficial to include Constitution in order to survive attackers and enemy attacks.
I like to split my Attribute points in a 2:1 ratio of Strength and Constitution which means for every two points I drop into Strength, I drop a point into Constitution. This will ensure that you are able to survive while taking some punishment so you can keep on swinging. It is important to note that you might possess a lot of Constitution from your Armor and may not be required to invest nearly as many points in Constitution if you do, just try to keep Strength around double the value of Constitution.
The Skills that you’ll need to build are more or less the same no matter what kind of game you’re using within New World, so you do not need to move the skills around much. But, it’s optimized slightly more toward the PvP aspect of things You could also switch out Gravity Well for Reap for those who prefer PvE. It’s a good AoE which heals you , and do more damage as Gravity Well.
Charge – This Skill is the closest you can get to your opponent, and is a must for PvP. It’s also better than you imagine in Expeditions. You can use it to make it easier to reach enemies following your Have to Well them or to in gaining ground against enemies who are fleeing. It is also extremely effective in getting you back to Bosses who may have moved or pushed you away which means you can resume DPS quickly.
Gravity Well – This skill can throw an Axe that creates an orb that slows and causes damage to players and enemies caught in it. It allows enemies to be grouped in a way that you can take to them and can prevent players from leaving in PvP. You’ll be able to score more kills when you utilize this Ability when fighting, whether in large or small battles. Therefore, it’s worth having 95% of the time.
Maelstrom – This is your best AoE Skill, and once upgraded, it can hit twice in a large AoE rapidly. The best thing about this Skill is that it doesn’t require to aim. So if you’re facing a highly mobile opponent (or player) and you’re struggling to hit them, you can utilize this Skill in order to take them out without needing to aim your attack. Apply this to groups of enemies to get the maximum results.
The Path of Destiny – What I love about this skill is that it provides your Build some sway, which could be utilized to soften up areas of attack before getting into range, or to end the escape of players who are low on Health. Range is one of the major weaknesses of this Build, and the addition of just a bit will go a long way.
Shockwave is a medium sized AoE that stuns and causes harm to the enemies around you. It is excellent in both PvP and PvE scenarios as it not only deals the damage, but also prevents you and your group members from being hit. Ideally , you’d apply this after Maelstrom followed by Clear Out for further CC opponents.
Clear Out : This Skill will send enemies in a wide arc flying backward and inflicts damage while at the same time. I love to close my turn with this ability because it allows me to select a specific target and creates some separation if several enemies (or the players) are right on top of you. This is also an AoE of sorts, so you can deal a lot of damage in a single attack.
In terms of passives, you’ll must look for things that can increase the overall damage. However, you’ll need to take this Blood Lust Skill as soon as you can since it allows you to take on players in PvP much faster, and increases your damage in both PvE as well as PvP. If you cannot catch enemies in PvP you’ll miss out on a lot of kills.
When it comes to Weapons it is obvious that you will require a great Axe and Hammer And you’ll need to choose ones that are going to deal the most damage. Don’t just focus on what’s the gear Score. Since both weapons are rated solely on strength so you must find versions that are equipped with this feature.
Also, you should look for Crit Chance, and Light Attack and Heavy Attack damage. It’s just not always feasible to strike your enemies from the back to guarantee Critical Hits, and you are likely to Light and Heavy Attack often. If you have a Gem slot, think about slotting an Emerald to deal more damage against low Health enemies or a Jasper to boost damage after you’ve suffered a string of hits.
When you’re looking for Armor you’ll need to find the best Heavy Armor that you can put on. Faction Reputation isn’t hard to get and comes with a number of benefits, so you should consider it in the beginning even if you’ve not run any Expeditions yet.
You want Heavy Armor for this Build since you’ll be many times hit and also allow you to get healed through the injury when participating in Expeditions or PvP. Heavy Armor offers more protection than either Light or Medium Armors so you’ll want to wear five pieces of armor if you’re able.
Check for bonuses on your Armor that will increase your Strength, Constitution and Absorption of damage. Anything that can reduce the damage can be beneficial, like lowered Critical Damage, etc.
Unlike Builds that use Ranged Weapons, you can’t attack from a distance in PvP. The ideal scenario for you is to be able to move into melee range and not be noticed. it is common to utilize the terrain to block your way, and also catch other players by surprise. Ranged Builds have a tough task when it comes to dealing with this Build in melee. And if you can get down on players before they can see you, you’ll be able to have greater success.
Always remember to use Charge when closing the gap on the enemies who are fleeing. Sometimes, you’ll have to use it 4 or 5x to catch someone, but you’ll be able to do so if they don’t possess any abilities that boost their speed as well. This single Skill will get you more kills than just about any other.
Make sure to take your lead using Gravity Well so that players and enemies are stuck as you begin your attack. This can help increase your damage, and something you need to be doing immediately. Keep in mind that when you are in melee range when you make use of this ability it can hit opponents and players with the axe as you swing upward dealing damage on its initial cast.
Don’t forget to take care to repair your equipment. You’ll take a beating with this build, so you’ll have to fix more than other Builds. It is important to perform this when you need to for the optimal results. You can use the repair all button located at the bottom of your inventory in order to accomplish this in a short time.
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