When it comes to New World, having the best build is optimal for both PvE and PvP. When it comes to having a great Tank build, your ideal loadout begins with the Sword and Shield weapon combo. Before you do anything, however, you must equip your Sword with aCarnelian Gemso that you’re able to use a taunting perk alongside some of your other perks in the Defender skill tree. Because of this, you’ll want to scale up your Dexterity and Constitution so that you can withstand a lot of damage. Tanks are meant to stand at the front lines and take the majority of damage so that other party members can deal damage. Check out our preferred Tank builds for both PvP and PvE in New World.
Best PvP Tank Build in New World
After picking out yourSword and Shieldweapon combo, you’ll want to pair it with the Great Axe for a more offensive playstyle. The build will focus exclusively on Dexterity, Strength, and Constitution for great crowd control and defense so your party members can heal and attack. We also recommend using medium armor to have more mobility on the battlefield.
For the best results, you’ll want to focus on these abilities for the Swordmaster and Defender tree:
For the Great Axe tree, the abilities you want to focus on are:
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Best PvE Tank Build in New World
The best PvE Tank build you can make includes pairing yourSword and Shieldwith a War Hammer. It’s an incredibly simple build and focuses on Dexterity, Strength, and Constitution stats. Unlike the PvP build, we recommend that you use heavy armor since it would be the best type to help negate damage.
For the War Hammer tree, the abilities you want to focus on are:
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