New World: Combat New World guide, tips
On this page we cover all aspects of combat in the New World. Here you will learn how mana and stamina work as well as how to block attacks and use dodges. You will also learn about attack types and how to heal your character.
Last update: 02 January 2022
In New World, combat it is one of the main elements of the gameplay. The areas outside the settlements are filled with enemies, and most of the missions in the game require you to kill more enemies. So knowing all the mechanics related to combat is a must. In this part of the guide, you'll learn how to use dodges and how to block attacks. We also explain, how Mana and stamina work. In addition, on this page of the guide, you will get to know types of attacks and the best ways to heal the hero.
- Using two weapon skills at one time
- Blocking and dodging
- Ammunition and mana
- Types of attacks
- Healing - ways to restore health
Using two weapon skills at one time
In New World you can use two weapons at the same time - you can switch between them during the fight. It is not required, but definitely recommended. Using two weapons achieves much better effects - when the skills of one weapon regenerate, you can use the skills of the other weapon during this time. In addition, mixing two weapons will allow you to adapt to the situation at hand. For example - use the bow to weaken opponents from a distance, and then switch to the axe to finish them up at close range. A description of all weapon skills can be found on the following pages of the tutorial:
Blocking and dodging
During melee combat, you can block enemy attacks - the most effective blocks are made with a shield, but blocking with other weapons is also possible. Holding down the right mouse button (by default) will activate the block. If the enemy hits you, his attack will consume stamina points instead of health points. Of course, if stamina (yellow bar) falls to zero, blocking will not give effective results.
In addition to blocking, you can also dodge enemy attacks. By default, this is done using SHIFT. Dodging also requires stamina - each dodge consumes stamina points (the amount of points used can be decreased by developing Dexterity). It should be mentioned that the length of the dodge animation in New Worldis influenced by the class of your armor. Dodges work best when wearing light armor - in that case, the hero will perform a longer dodge. In the case of medium armor, the length is shortened, and wearing heavy armor, the character will perform only a short dodge.
You can influence regeneration and maximum Constitution points. You can get accelerated regeneration thanks to food and some weapon skills, while more Constitution can be received thanks to item profiles and trophies placed in your home.
Ammunition and mana
There is wide array of ranged weapons in New World. Let's start with the bow and the musket. These weapons require ammunition to operate - arrows in the case of bows and cartriges in the case of muskets. You can create them both in the workshop using Engineering. Nevertheless, arrows and cartriges can also be found in the game world, and the amount consumed can be reduced by buying the appropriate skills.
In long-distance combat, fire staffs, life staffs and ice gauntlets are also used. In this case of these items, mana is consumed - each use of one of these items lowers the blue bar. As well as stamina, the amount of Mana can be influenced by skills, weapons and the use of potions created with Arcana.
Types of attacks
Every weapon in the New World offers two modes - a strong attack and a light attack. A strong attack deals more damage, but has to be charged a little - hold the left mouse button for a charge. On the other hand, the light attack is instant but deals less damage - to perform it, simply press the left mouse button. Moreover, you can also perform a push by moving the mouse forward, provided you have a weapon that allows that. Slashes are available when you attack with a spear, rapier or sword.
Healing - ways to restore health
You'll often lose health during combat. That's why you need to know the ways of healing yourself. The most easily accessible, but also the least effective way is the food obtained through Cooking - eating restores a small number of health points, but the effect is spread over time.
Instant healing is provided by potions created using the previously mentioned Arcana (you can also find them in the game world or buy them from other players). By drinking the potion, the character is immediately healed by a certain number of health points (depending on the quality of the potion), but to drink the next one you need to wait a few seconds. For more information on creating potions, see the separate page of the guide: Healing potions - how to make?.