When you hear the word "camping" in gaming, you might think of waiting around at spawn points in an FPS. In the MMO New World, the word is used in a more traditional sense. Camping is an enjoyable and vital mechanic in New World, so today's guide will feature...
In nearly any MMO, there will be different factions that you can join, usually requiring exclusive commitment. This can give you a sense of identity in the game, as well as cool merch and some quests. New World is no different, so we'll be exploring all the various...
New World is rather unique as far as MMOs go. Rather than use a class system to build your character, it uses a weapon system. It further differentiates itself letting players wield two different weapons at the same time, swapping between them as needed. We've...
Is there a more classic weapon pairing than the sword and shield? It may well be the most iconic duo in all of history. In this guide, we'll be covering all the best Sword & Shield builds in New World. Whether you want to go full defense or prefer a more offensive...
Who doesn't like swinging around oversized weapons? According to the MMO developers of the world, nobody, apparently (when was the last time you saw a regular-sized sword?). This is true of New World as well, which is why we'll be taking a look at the best Greataxe...
Hello, explorers! It's time for another New World weapon guide. Today, we're taking a stab at the best Spear builds in New World. We'll cover the best skills for the weapon before moving onto some effective builds to help you make the most of the Spear's playstyle. We...
Ever since Legolas, the archer has been a staple of the fantasy genre, and it's rare to find a fantasy MMO that does not have a bowslinger as a playable option. New World is no exception, offering a variety of powerful skills and interesting builds to help you live...
When playing video games, who doesn’t like being dark, edgy, brooding, wearing all black? Well…a lot of people, actually. But for those who do enjoy these shadowy trappings, New World has the weapon for you. The Void Gauntlet is a spooky, shadowy weapon that's perfect...
In most any MMO, there are two primary modes of play — PVE (player versus environment) and PVP (player versus player). New World is a bit unique in that it has two distinct main modes of PVP. These two modes are large scale battles with many players on each side, and...
They say clothes make the man. Well, that’s certainly true in any MMO, as even the best characters will die quickly without the right gear. New World is definitely no exception to this rule. Your choice of armor and clothing is very important, which is why we've put...
Like most other MMOs, New World has two basic modes of play — PVP (player versus player) and PVE (player versus environment). In this guide, we'll cover the best builds for PVE play in New World. Since we've previously discussed recommendations for the best solo PVE...
Rollin', rollin', rollin'... That's right — in this New World guide, we're talking about rawhide. Rawhide is a basic resource that's used in many different kinds of crafting. You'll need to collect a lot of it to have any skin in the game. Equip a skinning knife and...
Most MMO players like doing damage, but DPS players focus on damage to the exclusion of basically everything else. In this guide to the best DPS build for New World, we'll cover the basics of a good DPS build, plus the skills and equipment you need to deal the most...
The MMO New World has many gathering, crafting, and refining skills. These skills cover everything from harvesting plants to forging armor, all of which help you survive out there. One of the skills all players will want to at least some degree is Engineering. This...
As most players know, MMORPGs (usually shortened to just MMOs) are massive multiplayer games that frequently involve playing with a lot of people at once. This doesn't necessarily have to be the case, though — some players want to play solo instead of in a group, even...
Goodness gracious, great balls of fire! If you want to rain fiery death down on your opponents with direct DPS and DOTs, then the Fire Staff is the weapon for you. Today, we'll be going over the Fire Staff in New World, covering the best builds for this hot weapon....
The gamer’s paradox is that every party needs a healer, but few players want to play that healer. If you're one of those brave few, and you play New World, then the Life Staff is the weapon for you. Today, we've put together this Life Staff build guide to give you an...
Who doesn’t like feats of daring, swashbuckling do? If you're a fan of Errol Flynn's Robin Hood, or The Princess Bride's Inigo Montoya, then New World has got you covered. Introducing the rapier — a weapon of fierceness and finesse. Today, we've put together a New...
New World is an MMO with a wide variety of weapons to choose from. Aside from the standard array of fantasy weapons, it also incorporates firearms into the mix. One of those firearms is the Blunderbuss, perfect for the player who likes everything about ranged weapons...
Do you like DPS? If you like to hit your enemies hard and fast — or not so hard, but fast enough to make up for it — then the hatchet in New World is perfect for you. Whether you prefer to deal your DPS up close and personal or keep a healthy six-foot distance between...
Some MMO players prefer to rain down arcane destruction on their enemies, while others like striking silently from the shadows. Some want to support their team with healing and buffs. Then there are those who prefer the direct approach — applying a giant honking...