Mastering the Bow and Greatsword Build in New World

Welcome back, adventurers! After some time away, I have returned with something incredibly exciting for all of you. Many players have asked me whether the Greatsword pairs well with the Bow. In the past, I always said yes, but with shifting metas, I felt it wasn't as viable as it could be. Now, with recent updates, we finally have a solid and fun build that fully integrates both weapons. To help you maximize this build and acquire the necessary gear, don’t forget that you can buy New World Coins to get the resources you need and make your adventures even more thrilling. Let's break it down!

Build Overview

This build takes advantage of light armor for maximum mobility and utilizes crafted gear to maximize our haste uptime. By constantly switching between our Bow and Greatsword, we maintain high-speed movement, making it difficult for opponents to land hits.

Gear Setup

Armor (All Crafted Gear)

· Light Load for agility and increased dodge efficiency.

· Hasted Vigor: Grants 10% haste for 5 seconds even while under a debuff.

· Dark Leather Legs & Wing Leather Shoes: These pieces significantly boost our movement speed, allowing for an agile and fast-paced playstyle.

Weapons

Bow: Shattered Harpoon

· Keen (Increased Crit Chance)

· Electrified Conversion (Converts 50% of damage to Lightning)

· Vicious Keen Speed (Boosts Crit Damage and Speed)

Greatsword: Relentless Freedom Build

· Provides excellent escape and sustain.

· Relentless Freedom ensures that if rooted, we can break free.

· Works well for both offensive and defensive play.

Jewelry

· Amulet: Alacrity, Divine, Health (boosts sustain and movement speed)

· Ring: Lightning Damage, Invigorating Punishment, Hardy, Endless Thirst (boosts overall DPS and survivability)

Attributes

· 50 Strength (For a slight Greatsword damage boost)

· 423 Dexterity (Primary scaling stat for Bow damage)

· 150 Constitution (Survivability buffer)

Weapon Mastery

This build capitalizes on maximum haste uptime to run circles around opponents.

Bow Mastery

· Focuses on quick repositioning and high crit potential.

· High uptime on movement speed buffs.

Greatsword Mastery

· Primarily used for burst damage and disengagement.

· Provides additional haste upon switching.

Combat Strategy: Speed is Everything

The key to this build is keeping your movement speed above 30% haste at all times. Here’s how:

1. Switching to Bow grants haste for 10 seconds.

2. Dodging at 100% stamina grants an additional 4 seconds of haste.

3. Using an offensive ability with Greatsword provides 10.5 seconds of haste.

4. Repeat the cycle by switching back to Bow and continuing the rotation.

5. This constant movement makes it extremely difficult for opponents, especially other Bow users, to land their shots.

Gameplay Tactics in Outpost Rush (OPR)

When entering OPR:

1. Start by farming Wolves near spawn to obtain Zephyr Cakes (additional haste boost).

2. Stay on the move—you are nearly impossible to hit with 30%+ haste.

3. Utilize the terrain to outmaneuver enemies while raining arrows down on them.

4. Use Greatsword strategically to burst enemies when they least expect it.

5. Engage in duels—many players struggle against this much movement speed, forcing them into uncomfortable situations.

Final Thoughts

This build is a lot of fun and very viable in OPR, especially when combined with a good healer. The ability to constantly dodge attacks and keep burst damage high makes it a top choice for mobile bow users. To further enhance your experience, consider investing in upgrades or items by choosing to buy New World Gold from trusted sources like MMOEXP. Keep up the speed, keep up the deadly, and I'll see you on my next adventure! Relax and be safe!