Welcome to the Sword and Shield Tank Build for New World! This build is designed for players who want to take on the role of a frontline tank, capable of withstanding immense damage while protecting and supporting their allies.
The Sword and Shield combination is the ideal choice for this build, offering a balance between damage, survivability, and crowd control.
This guide will cover essential tips, attributes, secondary weapon, weapon mastery points, gear, perks & gems, consumables, and the recommended skill rotation to maximize your tanking prowess.
Tips:
- Always position yourself between the enemy and your teammates to ensure you are the primary target.
- Use taunts and crowd control skills to manage enemy aggro effectively.
- Communicate with your team about skill cooldowns and when you need healing or support.
- Make sure to block and dodge enemy attacks when necessary to reduce incoming damage.
- Practice situational awareness to respond effectively to changing battle conditions.
Attributes:
Aim for 250 Strength and 250 Constitution.
Secondary Weapon:
The War Hammer is an excellent choice as a secondary weapon for its crowd control capabilities, area of effect damage, and debuffing potential. It synergizes well with the Sword and Shield playstyle, allowing you to effectively control the battlefield.
Weapon Mastery Points
Sword
Swordmaster
- Passives:
- Achilles’ Heel
- Freeing Justice
Defender
- Abilities:
- Shield Rush
- Shield Bash
- Defender’s Resolve
- Passives:
- Sturdy Shield
- Sturdy Grip
- Elemental Resistance
- Defensive Training
- High Grip
- Intimidating Bash
- One With The Shield
- Improved Rush
- Final Blow
- Final Countdown
- Intimidating Rush
- Recuperation
- Restoration
- Defensive Formation
War Hammer
Juggernaut
- Abilities:
- Wrecking Ball
- Passives:
- Epitome of Bonk!
- Hammer Time
- Hardened Steel
- Contemption
- Safety Measures
- Breathing Room
- Power Through Pain
Crowd Crusher
- Abilities:
- Shockwave
- Path of Destiny
- Passives:
- Outnumbered
- Guarded Sprint
- Frailty
- Meteoric Crater
- Concussive Impact
- Prevailing Spirit
- Seismic Waves
- Stimulated Reduction
- Aftershock
Gear
Use full heavy armor. We won’t be going over specific gear pieces, look for gear with the following perks instead:
Perks & Gems
- Sword:
- Gem: Carnelian
- Perks: Refreshing Move, Bane, Keen, Enchanted or Vicious
- Shield:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Fortifying Shield Rush, Sturdy and Sturdy Energy
- War Hammer:
- Gem: Carnelian
- Perks: Sundering Shockwave, Keenly Empowered, Thwarting Strikes, Bane, Hated, Keen or Vicious
- Head:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Enemy Type Ward, Ability Perk, Resilient, Physical Aversion, Elemental Aversion, Refreshing
- Chest:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Enemy Type Ward, Ability Perk, Resilient, Physical Aversion, Elemental Aversion, Refreshing
- Gloves:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Enemy Type Ward, Ability Perk, Resilient, Physical Aversion, Elemental Aversion, Refreshing
- Legs:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Enemy Type Ward, Ability Perk, Resilient, Physical Aversion, Elemental Aversion, Refreshing
- Foot:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Enemy Type Ward, Ability Perk, Resilient, Physical Aversion, Elemental Aversion, Refreshing
- Amulet:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Divine, Health, Protection Perks
- Ring:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Keen Awareness, Hearty, Leeching, Slash Damage, Refreshing
- Earring:
- Gem: Onyx
- Perks: Refreshing Toast, Despised, Regenerating
- Heartune: Brutal Heartune of Grasping Vines
Consumables
- Food: Roasted Gnufish
- Potions: Ward Potion, Health Potion, Regeneration Potion
- Other: Weapon Coating, Honing Stone, Incense, Oakflesh Balm, Gemstone Dust
Rotation
- Shield Bash
- Hit all the mobs around you
- Defiant Stance
- Block damage
- Use Shield Rush to push back enemies
- Switch to War Hammer
- Use Shockwave
- Use Path of Destiny
- Use Wrecking Ball