What if you want to run a Hatchet or Sword as your secondary weapon, though? Well, theoretically, you’ll want to spend more points on Strength, but I’d honestly still recommend going with the build above and taking the slight hit to your secondary weapon (at least until you get Strength bonuses through gear).

If you choose to go with such weapon combos, then your final build will probably look like this: Generally speaking, though, you’ll want to pair the Bow and Musket with a weapon that also primarily depends on Dexterity (like a Spear or Rapier). Your Ranged DPS build really depends on whether or not you’re using the Bow or the Musket and what your secondary weapon is. New World: Ranged DPS Stat Guide and Build Example In either case, be sure to invest at least 50 points in Constitution. It’s ultimately advisable to focus on Strength over Dexterity in a lot of cases, but the actual divide depends on your preferences. If you want to incorporate a little more Dexterity in order to benefit from those attribute bonuses, then you’re probably looking for a final build closer to this:

For instance, this is what a typical endgame Hatchet build will look like if you just want to focus on dealing as much raw damage as possible. You have a little flexibility to work with when it comes to melee DPS builds in New World due to the fact that certain melee weapons scale with Strength, Dexterity, or a combination of both. While you can spend a few points in Dexterity if you’re looking to use a one-handed weapon more often, this is a pretty common “final” build for any Tank players who want to focus on using the Warhammer or Great Axe: New World: Melee DPS Stat Guide and Build Example This won’t surprise many MMO fans, but Tanks in New World depend on Strength and Constitution. Ice Gauntlet – Intelligence New World: Tank Stat Guide and Build Example Here are the bonuses you get for reaching various Strength thresholds:ĥ0 Strength: +5% damage to melee light attacks, +10% mining speedġ00 Strength: +10% damage to melee heavy attacks, +20 encumbrance For instance, the attack power of two-handed weapons like the Warhammer and Great Axe is determined entirely by strength (and the weapon’s raw stats, naturally) while the attack power of smaller weapons like the Hatchet, Sword, and Spear is also dependant on your Dexterity.

Strength primarily impacts the effectiveness of most of your melee attacks in New World, though the specific relationship between your Strength and your attack power depends on what weapon you’re using. You’ll also be able to increase your attribute points through gear bonuses, which are not only incredibly useful while leveling but are the only way to increase your attribute levels once you hit New World‘s level 60 character cap. Instead, you’ll have the chance to assign points to each attribute every time that you reach a new level. Unlike weapons, you can’t level up your stats/attributes in New World simply by “using” them more often.

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