The MMORPG New World does without classes (even though Aeternum introduces the so-called archetypes) and instead relies on different weapons that influence your playstyle. We from MeinMMO reveal which weapons are available and what they can do.
These are the weapons:
- Sword and Shield – Melee, more defensive
- Rapier – Melee, high damage
- Battle Axe – Melee, high damage
- Warhammer – Melee, high CC
- Axe – Melee and Ranged, high damage
- Spear – Melee and Ranged, damage and CC
- Bow – Ranged, high damage
- Musket – Ranged, high damage
- Fire Staff – Ranged with magic, high damage
- Life Staff – Ranged with magic, damage and healing
- Ice Gauntlet – Ranged with magic, CC and support
- Void Gauntlet – Ranged with magic, support and CC
- Blunderbuss – Medium range, high damage
- Greatsword – Melee, damage and tank
- Mace and Shield – Melee, support and tank
What are the names of the new archetypes? You can choose one of the following archetypes at the beginning of your adventure in New World Aeternum:
- Sword Bearer: Greatsword and Blunderbuss
- Ranger: Bow and Spear
- Soldier: Shield and Sword or Axe
- Mystic: Life Staff and Void Gauntlet
- Occultist: Fire Staff and Ice Gauntlet
- Destroyer: Battle Axe and Warhammer
- Musketier: Musket and Rapier
The choice only provides assistance for the beginning. As in the original New World, you can also switch to other weapons at any time in Aeternum.
Which weapons are the best? All weapons in New World are considered useful and strong. Since you can always use two of them in battle and switch between them, the focus is primarily on the combination of weapons.
A current overview of the best weapons in PvE and PvP is provided by our tier list. We keep it constantly updated.
Anyone looking for generally strong build guides with explanations will find them here:
- 3 builds for beginners that are ideal for PvE and leveling
- 3 strong PvP builds that you should definitely try
- The best builds for tanks in dungeons
Will there be new weapons? Yes, even after the release, there will be new weapons added regularly. The first new weapon was the Void Gauntlet. This is again a magical weapon that focuses on damage and CC.
With the expansion Rise of the Angry Earth, the Mace followed. It is a melee weapon with a slightly increased range. It brings a lot of support and many tank abilities. While it can deal damage, its focus is clearly on the other two roles in the Holy Trinity. This is largely due to the shield in the off-hand. New World – 3 builds for the Mace and the roles tank, healing, and PvP
