How to build the best tank in New World MMO

If you are looking for the best tank build in the New World then here is the way to the ideal sword and shield loadout. The sword is currently the only weapon in the New World that can be used in conjunction with a shield. Although the sword is quite weak compared to other heavy weapons of the New World, it can be used for building very defensive tanks in both PvE and PvP.

It is important that you equip your sword with a carnelian - this gives your weapon a taunt perk for use with shield strike and defiant stance in the adept defense tree. The build consists of the Defender and Master Sword skills, and while the sword provides the Strength attribute, it's best to add both Dexterity and Constitution to take damage.

These tank builds are used for defense and damage control so other party members can deal damage, which is why they're best paired with DPS builds and life wand healing builds. Watch out for the ability to slow enemies, as tanks are especially good at controlling crowds and can use AoE damage to maximize their effectiveness. So here are the best NW tank builds for PvE and PvP with swords and shields.

The best PvP tank builds are the Sword and Shield and the Great Ax. The PvP tanking style is more aggressive than the PvE style and relies heavily on crowd control as you can protect a large number of enemies while your teammates heal and attack from a long distance. Not only can tank builds take heavy damage from monsters, but they can also stop enemies in combat.

This build should focus on building flexibility, strength, and physique. Look for armor that promotes strength and build - we recommend medium armor, as heavy armor can limit your mobility too much. The goal of this version is to weaken a large number of enemies so that your teammates can take them out.

Our recommended skills for Sword Saints and Defender Trees are

Shield Slam - deals 50% weapon damage and knocks out enemies in front of you for two seconds
Defiant Attitude - Reduces the attacker's base damage for 8 seconds
Whirlwind Blade - Inflicts 145% weapon damage to all enemies within 2m
Our recommended skills for the Great Ax Tree are

Charge - Charges the target for 10m, dealing 120% weapon damage
Harvest - Extends your ax by 5 m, pulls enemies towards you and deals 110% weapon damage.
Decimate - Headbutt attack that deals 200% weapon damage and 300% weapon damage to enemies with less than 50% health

The best PvE tank gear is the Sword Shield and Warhammer, which you can use to divert attention from sneaking monsters while your teammates hunt them down. This is the best tank build in the game, largely because of its simplicity, but we recommend a slightly different defensive mastery skill.

This build should focus on building agility, strength, and constitution - use faction armor for an added bonus, but heavy armor is the best choice to offset damage. The gemstones of the New World, the cut original onyx or the cut original diamond also offer the possibility of absorbing physical damage.

Our recommended skills for Sword Saints and Defender Trees are

Shield Slam - deals 50% weapon damage and knocks out enemies in front of you for two seconds
Defiant Attitude - Reduces the attacker's base damage for 8 seconds
Reverse Spike - A spike attack that deals 175% weapon damage
Our recommended skills for the Warhammer Tree are

Shock Wave - Hurls the Warhammer, dealing 80% AoE damage within a three meter radius and stunning it for two seconds.
Armor Breaker - Powerful blow that penetrates enemy armor by 35% and inflicts 140% weapon damage
Path of Fate - Ground attack that deals 110% weapon damage to enemies in front of you

That's all you need to know about the best tank builds in the New World - check out our New World PvP Guide and How to Level Up Fast in the New World for more tips. You can also use New World Coins to make your own version.