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New World has a robust PVP system that only gets more enjoyable as the game progresses. Not only can you flag yourself for PVP in the open world, but there are designated PVP game modes like sieges and Outpost Rush.
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As New World is a classless system, picking the right PVP build really depends on how you want to play and what sort of vague class you want to go for. Primarily a solo player? You'll need gear that helps you sustain yourself during a fight. More likely to be running with a group of friends? There is more flexibility in what you choose.
Best PVP Weapons So Far In New World
Given that the game is currently in Open Beta, and has seen multiple tweaks, changes, and balance updates over the years, the meta looks set to change fairly regularly. Especially before the release of the game.
However, based on both the Closed Beta and Open Beta, it's clear there are some standout weapons for PVP.
- Great Axe
- Rapier
- Hatchet
- Fire Staff
These weapons, so far, have proven deadly. It's odd not to see more ranged weapons on this list, but that's likely because most players prefer to get up close and personal to deal damage.
There may be more ranged weapons in a more mature meta of the game, because as it stands if a player doesn't want to fight they can just run away from an open-world PVP fight. Ranged weapons are useful if you're chasing someone sprinting off toward the nearest town.
Great Axe PVP Build
Slow and cumbersome? Nope. The Great Axe is vicious. It deals massive damage, has some decent sustain, and its charge ability provides that extra bit of mobility you need in a fight.
Best Masteries For The Great Axe In PVP
The Reaper tree. That's it. That's the guide. No, really, the Reaper tree is ideal for PVP.
- Pick up the Charge, Reap, and Execute masteries.
- Charge is a gap-closer or can be used to escape from a tricky situation.
- Reap is one of your main sources of damage, but also for sustainability. Its Hunger passive restores your HP.
- Execute acts as your finisher. This ability deals 200 percent weapon damage in one hit, enough to snag a kill.
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Best Armor For Great Axe PVP Build
Like the weapons, armor has received its own tweaks and balance changes over the last few months. As it stands, you want to balance out both Heavy and Light armor for your PVP tanky Great Axe Build.
- Heavy Helmet and Heavy Chest are enough to provide you with decent damage reduction and defensive stats.
- Light Boots, Pants, and Gloves are recommended to balance out your cumbersome weight for PVP. You're basically aiming for a medium build for some dodge mobility during one-on-ones.
What Weapon Pairing Is Best For The Great Axe?
This is where the build-crafting in New World really comes into its own. You have so many options for weapon combinations that it can sometimes be tricky to know which is going to work best for your build.
- Great Axe And Sword – This is a more tanky option for a PVP build. We've actually included this in our best tank builds in New World. You have the defensive capabilities of the Sword's defender perk alongside the massive damage of the Great Axe. Deadly.
- Great Axe and War Hammer – Big swinger, we like to call this one. This is all about hitting hard and fast, but you might find yourself a bit of a target in PVP. As a sidenote, the War Hammer is currently bugged in the open beta. This build works, arguably, better for PVE.
- Great Axe And Hatchet Build – This build relies on the ranged capabilities of the Hatchet. Picking up the various throwing abilities gives you a bit of versatility in one v ones. Rending Throw, in particular, can be devastating to weaken your opponent before going in with your Great Axe.
Here are some more of our weapon build guides for more specific info on the weapons: