New world had introduced a new weapon called Greatsword in the recent update. Although there are various kinds of weapons for players to choose in New World, some players are especially interested in this new weapon. They expect to build the character with the Greatsword weapon in the game. Have you got the Greatsword weapon in New World? Do you want to try the Greatsword build in the game? You can read this article and know how to make it. Players can get Cheap New World Gold to collect rare materials for upgrading your weapons in New World. 

 

What’s the Greatsword Weapon in New World

The Greatsword is a unique weapon that swaps between an Offensive Mode called Onslaught Stance and Defensive Mode called Defiant Stance after using its abilities or certain passives. These stances are temporary but offer powerful benefits while they are active.

 

The Greatsword finds itself with a healthy mix of the Damage and Tank Categories, offering options for both. With Powerful multi-hit attacks, strong defensive options, and a slew of debuffs; the Greatsword it’s a very well-rounded weapon.

 

How to Make the Greatsword Build in New World

Attributes Allocation

The Greatsword relies on Strength and Dexterity and is currently the only weapon that evenly scales with two stats.

Since the Greatsword scales evenly with two attributes, you can have your other weapon be the Hatchet, Bow, or Sword and Shield. Just make sure the attribute for your other weapon is the primary one rather than the secondary attribute of that specific weapon you have allocated points into.

 

Greatsword Weapon Abilities

The first ability that should go in your slot tree is “Crosscut.” This allows you to slash three times in one quick sequence, with each slash progressively doing more damage than the previous one. This is the highest DPS ability for the greatsword and is perfect for both PVE and PVP battles. Players should apply the “Leeching Crosscut” weapon perk, which will heal up to 72% of the damage you deal on the final strike of the ability.

 

The next ability you should equip is the “Relentless Rush” ability. This forward spinning slash applies a 20% slow for four seconds on hit of your target. The amount of damage it outputs goes up with each hit, just like the previous ability we mentioned. Applying the upgrade “Relentless Power” will increase the damage even more, making you an absolute powerhouse against your foes. The perfect weapon perk for this is “Relentless Freedom,” which will increase your critical hit chance by 19%, which is always a great way to apply more damage.

 

Greatsword Tank Build

The Great Sword also finally provides some more variety when it comes to tank builds in New World. Due to the Great Sword's defensive stance, we might see some more unique ways to play as a tank - including tanks that can block multiple attacks while also doing some substantial damage in return.

 

You could run the Great Sword with the Sword and Shield. Blocking with the Great Sword and other abilities retain and rebuild Stamina, allowing you to block longer with the Shield. Alternatively, you could pair the Great Sword with something else like the Hatchet, Warhammer, etc, based on the expedition/content you are trying to complete.

 

Players who get the Greatsword weapon can try to build the tank character with this powerful weapon. And if you want to level up the Greatsword weapon quickly, you can Buy New World Coins to upgrade it and make the best weapon build in the game.