New World: Aeternum uses two equipped weapons, each with a mastery tree. The service is delisted and is scheduled to close on 31 January 2027; this reference is for existing owners, not a recommendation to buy access.
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Hatchet and Great Axe PvE: six skills and equipment-weight setup
A specific Hatchet/Great Axe setup with Berserk, Feral Rush, Raging Torrent, Reap, Charge, Gravity Well and a medium armour layout.
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Sword and Shield
Defence and tank controlSword and Shield combines a defensive stance with sword attacks and threat tools for the front line.
Rapier
Dexterity melee and evasive toolsRapier separates bleed pressure from evasive tools such as Evade and Riposte.
Hatchet
Strength/Dexterity melee and throwing branchesHatchet can select Berserker melee skills or a throwing branch; the chosen three actives define its job.
Spear
Reach, control and debuffsSpear applies reach, control and debuffs through attacks such as Sweep and Perforate.
Great Axe
Strength-based grouping and melee pressureGreat Axe uses Reap, Charge and Gravity Well to close, gather or reposition enemies.
War Hammer
Strength-based control and impactWar Hammer uses impact attacks and crowd-control windows rather than sustained rapid swings.
Weapon roles for existing Aeternum players
Compare functions during the remaining service period. No fresh-season S/A tier is invented.
Hatchet
Strength/Dexterity melee and throwing branchesHatchet can select Berserker melee skills or a throwing branch; the chosen three actives define its job.
Great Axe
Strength-based grouping and melee pressureGreat Axe uses Reap, Charge and Gravity Well to close, gather or reposition enemies.
Sword and Shield
Defence and tank controlSword and Shield combines a defensive stance with sword attacks and threat tools for the front line.
Learning and progression guides
New World returning-player guide: weapons and service status
A New World guide for existing owners: confirmed server closure, weapon scaling, equipment weight and a practical return-to-combat checklist.
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