What shield is best for tanking New World?
Michael Green
Published Apr 14, 2026
The best New World tank PvP build
- Shield Bash – deals 50% weapon damage and stuns enemies in front of you for two seconds.
- Defiant Stance – reduce the incoming base damage from attackers for eight seconds.
- Whirling Blade – deal 145% weapon damage to all enemies within two metres.
Do you need Sword and Shield to tank New World?
Tanking without a Sword and Shield is not a viable option in New World. You can't tank without a Shield in this game. Use the shield to parry enemy attacks and avoid taking in too much damage. Use your sword to deal a lot of damage fast and precisely.How much HP should a tank have in New World?
Your primary attribute should have around 300 points, and your secondary attribute should have around 200 at the endgame. Heavy armor is great if you're tanking. Otherwise, go with Medium.What is the best DPS build in New World?
4 Best New World High DPS Builds 2022 For PVP & PVE - Best DPS Weapons In New World
- New World Musket Rapier Build. - Main Weapon: Musket. - Secondary Weapon: Rapier. ...
- New World Ice Gauntlet Void Gauntlet Build. - Main Weapon: Void Gauntlet. ...
- New World Bow Spear Build. - Main Weapon: Bow. ...
- New World Musket Bow Build.
What is the best loadout for New World?
New World: The Best Weapon Combos
- 7 Life Staff, Void Gauntlet (Healing/Ranged DPS) ...
- 6 Hatchet, Great Axe (Melee DPS) ...
- 5 Ice Gauntlet, Musket (Ranged DPS) ...
- 4 Life Staff, Hatchet (Healing) ...
- 3 Fire Staff, Ice Gauntlet (Ranged DPS) ...
- 2 Spear, Bow (Ranged/Melee DPS) ...
- 1 Life Staff, Sword And Shield (Tank/Healing)