As I approach 50 been asking people if I will get invited to random groups playing my most fun weapon which is Hammer Juggernaut. Short answer is probably not unless you have a hatchet and GS.
I like hatchet, just pop beserk and mindlessly spam mouse button lol. But once those 12 sec are finished, I’d like to play a fun weapon. GS is fun but hammer is much more enjoyable.
Any way I prefer medium build as I like a bit more survive when I play.
How would weapon PvE DPS rank for a medium build STR+Con spec?
Also, since GS outs out so much dmg in PvP also, could I use heavy load GS+SnS?
There’s a long way between level 50 and high-level mutators though.
I would definitely take a medium armour hammer/hatchet DPS. Makes me think you’ll be reliable and safe. As long as you’re using your CC and drinking your pots, you’d be a good addition to any group.
If you’re full Juggernaut, consider swapping Mighty Gavel or Armor Breaker for Shockwave. It’s low damage but excellent CC, works in every direction around you, and will stun a mob that is in grit. Combined with Prevailing Spirit, it also gives you a heal.
I do recommend finding a company though, so you can play with people without worrying whether they think your build is good enough or not.
I do all my 25 weekly pugs m10 with spear / bow in EVERY dungeon type and gold easily 85%+. You probably will get refused / denied more but it’s clearly possible if you have good gear / setup and can bring rend / weakness / empower / disease to the group
People can tell how much DPS you’re doing by the fact that the group is doing less DPS than usual. They start getting all snipey and blaming people
BUT, a fresh 60 shouldn’t be using a 5 con build. You should be playing it safe and learning your role. As you get more confident, you can try dropping down an armour class or reducing con. That’s the great thing about New World, builds are very flexible and you can try different things.
Ok so Hammer brings Rend+Weaken which groups will like as long as I am using my pots to heal and my CC used?
As for Mighty Gravel isn’t that my best DPS? So, WH debuff–>Mighty Gavel double hit which boost damage by 15% /w Concussive Impact perk? Or Armor Breaker+Wrecking Ball+Shock Wave and just heavy attack in between Hatchet Berserk CD?
As for GS, its a fun weapon for sure but I am confused as some tell me Skyward Slash is not taken while others tell me the charge is not taken. Personally I find the charge for mobility and snare only which in PvE is not worth much?
I use Armor Breaker+Wrecking Ball+Shock Wave and rely on charged heavies for DPS. Pull out the hatchet for ranged or life-saving generally. Unless it’s Angry Earth, then play primarily hatchet.
At the higher end we use a heavy hammer DPS primarily to protect our lighter, squishy DPS/healer/(currently light tank) via CC.
By the time you are worrying about mutations, you should have played a variety of ways so you have an understanding of group dynamics from different perspectives. Plus, it keeps the game more interesting
Don’t stop yourself from playing your build even if some Elitist tell you it’s not the optimal way to play. Just enjoy your build and learn to master it. I rather have someone who played and know his weapon / perks / combo that someone who just switch to hatchet because party leader ask for it. When I link all my gear ( all gold 3-perkers with Ward with specific runeglass for dmg enemy type) and people ask me to switch from my bow to hatchet or GS I answer NO and just move on. I have multiple top 5-10 score on multiple mutation week when using my bow - spear , people should focus more about themselves and stop relying on DD. Bunch of speedrunners are up to a big wake up with defy death change , they won’t be able to ignore every mechanics every 75 sec ( and RIP. I grit for 300STR hatchet 5 con player )
Generally people aren’t all that picky until you are doing like the highest level mutations. Just play what you want. At worst you can also just start your own group.
On my server people dont really care that much, as long as you don’t die too often. Occasionally you will get someone new, who doesn’t do the right thing like run 5 con with no ward, but most groups will normally get gold and if not silver.
Obviously you cant have a stupid build like bow + vg or use a firestaff when its fire immunity week in genesis, and yes it did happen.
Medium is ok but your con should be max 100 as dps. Image healer standard con 150 sometimes 100 and a good tank with grit 200 con and people play dps as 150, 200 con for just stay behind and attack… It make no sense to complain… In worst case dps with heavy and range 200 con… Boss mechanic hit hard without dodge and a lot of con with medium or heavy won’t help much you will still get one or two shot without dodge anyways
