New World : Sundering Shockwave, and Armor Breaker

Hey everyone, today we're going to be diving into some important tests in the New World to help you make informed decisions about your build and whether certain abilities are working as intended. The community has been buzzing about Trench Strike and its interactions with specific abilities, so I'm going to be testing those for you. As we explore these mechanics, keep in mind that you can always buy New World Coins to support your journey and acquire essential gear. Let's find out which ability truly maximizes your damage per second (DPS).

What’s the Deal with Trenching Strike?

The idea behind Trenching Strike is that it can enhance damage on fully charged EV (Endurance Void) attacks. But some players claim it also works on Armor Breaker and Thundering Shockwave. However, based on AI and my initial research, there was some confusion about whether these abilities are actually being affected by Trenching Strike. So today, I’ll test both abilities—Trenching Strike and Tying Strike—to see if they really work on abilities like Sundering Shockwave and Armor Breaker.

Let’s go over the details of this testing process.

The Test Setup

To keep things simple and eliminate variables, I created two separate accounts:

1. Account 1: Equipped with Trenching Strike

2. Account 2: Equipped with Tying Strike

I used the same build for both accounts, focusing on strength only and minimal gear. The goal is to isolate the impact of Trenching Strike versus Tying Strike and see how each affects DPS for the medium EV attack (the standard charged ability), Armor Breaker, and Thundering Shockwave.

Step-by-Step Testing

1. Medium EV Attack Testing (Fully Charged)

On Account 1 (Trenching Strike), I started by performing a fully charged EV attack. After the attack, I paused for a couple of seconds to allow the empowerment effect to wear off. Then, I used Armor Breaker and Thundering Shockwave to assess any increase in damage.

2. On Account 2 (Tying Strike), I followed the same procedure with the same abilities.

3. Sundering Shockwave and Armor Breaker Testing

Next, I tested both the Sundering Shockwave and Armor Breaker abilities, each with Trenching Strike and Tying Strike. These abilities should theoretically interact with Trenching Strike, but I wanted to verify this myself.

Results

Here’s the breakdown of what I found:

1. Medium EV Attack (Fully Charged)

1. Trenching Strike does increase DPS when applied to the Medium EV attack. This confirms the claims that it works on fully charged EV attacks.

2. On Account 2, where I tested Tying Strike, the results were fairly similar in terms of overall damage.

2. Sundering Shockwave

1. When using Sundering Shockwave with Trenching Strike, there was no significant increase in damage. In fact, Trenching Strike did not proc on this ability.

2. On Account 2, where Tying Strike was equipped, Sundering Shockwave did proc the Tying Strike, confirming that Tying Strike works here.

3. Armor Breaker

1. The Armor Breaker ability did not proc Trenching Strike either, confirming that Trenching Strike doesn’t work with this ability.

2. On Account 2, Armor Breaker did trigger Tying Strike, showing that Tying Strike is functional for this ability.

Key Insights and Considerations

· Trenching Strike works well with the Medium EV attack (fully charged) but does not trigger with Sundering Shockwave or Armor Breaker.

· Tying Strike, however, is more versatile in this case, affecting both Sundering Shockwave and Armor Breaker, while still being functional with Medium EV attacks.

· The choice between Trenching Strike and Tying Strike may come down to your playstyle. If you're often engaging in close-quarters, where abilities like Armor Breaker and Sundering Shockwave come into play, Tying Strike may be the better option. However, if you rely heavily on Medium EV attacks, Trenching Strike could still be valuable for its DPS boost.

Gameplay Preferences: Trenching Strike vs. Tying Strike

· Tying Strike shines when you’re using grit-based abilities like Wrecking Ball. If you’re more reliant on grit and want to ensure consistency with abilities like Armor Breaker and Sundering Shockwave, this might be the better choice.

· On the other hand, if you prefer the Medium EV style and are more focused on maximizing damage with fully charged EV attacks, Trenching Strike will be the better fit. However, in large-scale fights (like in war), Trenching Strike can become less effective if you’re relying on less precise hits and more on AOE attacks.

Conclusion

After performing these tests, I can say that Trenching Strike does work on Medium EV attacks (fully charged), but Tying Strike is more versatile overall, applying to Sundering Shockwave and Armor Breaker. Ultimately, the best choice depends on how you plan to use your abilities. If you're focusing on grit-heavy attacks and crowd control, Tying Strike is probably your best bet. For DPS-focused builds where you're relying on fully charged Medium EV attacks, Trenching Strike still holds value. To further enhance your gear and experience, consider visiting MMOEXP for cheap New World Gold. Peace out!