

Updated October 7th, 2021, by Charles Burgar: Rapiers are one of the most versatile weapons in New World currently, serving as an excellent DPS weapon and an equally useful movement tool.

Here's our comprehensive guide to the best Rapier build, with weapon pairings, attributes, and gameplay tips. With extreme mobility, plenty of damage, and damage-over-time active skills, the Rapier is best suited for those who prefer not getting hit rather than trying to soak up damage. Its potentially massive damage output cements it as a PvP'ers dream weapon, although its lack of defensive capabilities does mean you might be taking some big hits. The Rapier continues to be a pretty popular weapon and saw widespread use in the closed and open betas of New World. Rapier and Ice Gauntlet CC Duelist Build.
