We are breaking down the top 5 best 1v1 builds in New World, explain for each build what weapon combinations you should use, which abilities you need to choose and where do you want to spend your attribute points, as well as what gear should you equip and much more. Most importantly, you will discover the best New World builds for DPS, Tanks, and even Healers, so if you're looking to use the best and most powerful 1v1 solo builds then this is the guide for you.
NW 1v1 Build Top 1 - Life Staff Hatchet Build
This life staff and hatchet weapon combination works very well not only in 1v1s but as well PVE and open-world PVP, but at the start, we would not recommend bringing this in 1v1s, because most players don't want to fight the healer, but if you really want to use the best of the best 1v1 build then this one is best of the best.
Attributes
Strength: 100 (+95)
Dexterity: 5
Intelligence: 5
Focus: 250 (+245)
Constitution: 50 (+45)
If you want to start from level 0, first of all, you need to get your focus to 150, then start building your strength and around level 60 you should have 100 strength, 250 focus, and 50 constitutions.
Gears
For your gear, you need to go full medium armor:
1. First Weapon - Life Staff, these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
Unlock this perk and then the first ability called the sacred ground, and then afterward unlock all these four perks. Move over to the other side and unlock the spark, then the second ability called the beacon with these two perks as well, and last but not the least unlock the third ability with these two perks, and now from here, you are able to spin your points in whichever order you like.
2. Second Weapon - Hatchet, these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
First of all, unlock this berserk ability and these two perks, then unlock the second ability called the sprint attack with these two perks as well and then unlock the third ability with these two perks Lastly take a closer look at the other side and unlock this one perk, so again from this point, you're feel free to spend your points in whichever order you want.
NW 1v1 Build Top 2 - Ice Gauntlet Rapier Build
This build with the ice gauntlet and rapier weapon combination is very strong in 1v1, as with rapier you can reflect the enemy's damage and keep on slowing and locking your target in one spot, so if you were looking for one of the strongest 1v1 builds that doesn't have a healing staff then this is the build for you.
Attributes
Strength: 5
Dexterity: 70 (+65)
Intelligence: 250 (+245)
Focus: 5
Constitution: 80 (+75)
First, you need to focus on getting your intelligence up to 150 or even 200, and then start building the other two attributes. Around level 6, you should have 70 dexterity, 250 intelligence, and 80 constitution.
Gear
For your gear, you should go with full light armor:
1. First weapon - Ice Gauntlet, these are the weapon masteries you need:
Unlock all these three perks and the first ability call the ice store. Then move over to the other side to unlock this perk then afterward and the second ability calls the ice shower, then get the next perk to him as well. Last but not least, unlock the third ability and from here you feel free to spend your points in whatever order you like.
2. Second Weapon - Rapier, these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
If you start from level 0, first of all, we would suggest unlocking this ability called the evade and then these two perks, then unlocking the second ability with the next perk as well, and lastly unlocking the last third ability called the fleece now. On the other side, unlock all these three perks now. From this point, you feel free to unlock the next perks in whichever order you prefer so now.
NW 1v1 Build Top 3 - Bow Spear Build
This build with the spear and bow weapon combination is very good and has massive potential in 1v1s, but especially the ball requires a lot of practice and it is a lot harder to hit moving targets with a bow than other ranged weapons. When you start to play with it, you could only hit every second or third shot but when you practice and play this build a lot more you will get a lot better at aiming and you will be able to be unstoppable with this build.
Attributes
Strength: 5
Dexterity: 300 (+295)
Intelligence: 5
Focus: 5
Constitution: 100 (+95)
First of all, for this build, you always want to have this 3 to 1 ratio which means that always have dexterity 3 times more than the constitution, but keep on upgrading both these attributes. Around level 60, you should have 300x30 and 100 constitution.
Gear
For your gear, you want to use full light armor:
1. First weapon - Bow, and these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
First, unlock this evade shot ability with the next perk as well, then unlock the second ability called the poison shot and get the next two perks to him then from here. On the other side, unlock these two perks and the third ability with these three perks, and now from this point, you feel free to spend your points in whatever way you like.
2. Second Weapon - Spear, these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
First things first we would recommend unlocking the spark, the first ability called the sweep, and these two next perks then afterward now. Move over to the other side and unlock this perk, and now let's get both these two abilities and this one last perk, and then again from this point, you feel free to spin your points in whatever order you want.
NW 1v1 Build Top 4 - Great Axe Hatchet Build
This build with the hatchet and great axe weapon combination is very strong because you're using a full tank build, so you can stun a target and do all the damage in a matter of a few seconds. And especially in a 1v1, as long as you're hitting your abilities right and dodging your enemy attacks you will be able to fight and win even against 20 or 30 levels higher players than you and much more.
Attributes
Strength: 200 (+195)
Dexterity: 5
Intelligence: 5
Focus: 5
Constitution: 200 (+195)
For this build, you always want to split all of your available points to have so put 50 in the strength and 50 in the constitution. Around level 60, you should have 200 in strength and 200 in the constitution.
Gear
For your gear, you should go with full heavy armor:
1. First weapon - Great Axe, and these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
If you start from level 0, you need to unlock this reap ability and then the next perk to him, then afterward unlock the second ability called the execute and the next two perks to that. Move over to the other side and unlock this last third ability with these three perks as well, and from this point, you feel free to spend your points in whatever order you like.
2. Second Weapon - Hatchet, these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
From the start, unlock this berserk ability and these two perks, then active the second ability called the sprint attack with these two perks as well and lastly unlock the last third ability with the next two perks, take a closer look at the right side and unlock the sworn perk, so now from this point you feel free to spin your points in whichever order you want.
NW 1v1 Build Top 5 - Fire Staff Rapier Build
For this build with the fire staff and rapier weapon combination is very strong, if you want to change up your playstyle or you like the burning dash ability from the fire stuff, then you definitely can't go wrong with using this build for 1v1s so for sure.
Attributes
Strength: 5
Dexterity: 70 (+65)
Intelligence: 250 (+245)
Focus: 5
Constitution: 80 (+195)
Similarly like in the ice gauntlet build, you should get your intelligence up to 150 and start building the other two attributes. Around level 60, you should have 70 dexterity, 250 intelligence, and 80 constitutions.
Gear
For gear, you should go with full light armor:
1. First Weapon - Fire Staff, these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
Unlock the first ability called the pillar of fire and these two perks, then later active the second ability called the fireball and these two perks. On the other side, unlock both these two perks, and lastly get this last third ability with these two perks as well, now from here, you'll feel free to pick and choose which perks you want to unlock next.
2. Second Weapon - Rapier, these are the weapon masteries you want to have:
If you start from level 0, first of all, we suggest unlocking the ability called evade and these two perks, then active the second ability with the next perk as well, and lastly unlock the last third ability called the fleech. On the other side, unlock all these three perks and now from this point, you'll feel free to unlock the next perks in whichever order you like.
Now, these are our Top 5 PVP 1v1 Builds for you, go to check them out and have fun! More professional New World guides will be updated on our News page, and cheap NW Gold for sale on all platforms are available for you to enjoy better gameplay!
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