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Bow PvP Builds for New World

Last updated on Jan 29, 2025 at 12:30 by Savvvo 6 comments
General Information

Welcome to our PvP builds page for Bow. Here, we provide builds for use in PvP encounters.

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Introduction
Abilities and Skill Trees Perks Gems/Consumables PvE Builds PvP Builds
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE
1.

Bow PvP Builds

In PvP the Bow is known for its ability to play at any distance and still be capability of some of the highest burst damage out of any weapon. It is easy to use, but it can be challenging to learn how to shoot at a distance. The Bow excels with proper positioning and coordinated shooting. If you can focus on squishy targets, you are sure to have a fun time.

In almost every PvP situation, it is best practice to either utilize the Boltcaster Boltcaster, Aconite Aconite, or the Hoplite Bow Hoplite Bow as your main hand weapon. Each of these are great options that can provide a large buff to your overall damage output.

2.

Bow and Rapier Build

The Bow will always have high damage output. The Rapier allows for a user to play more aggressive because of the plethora of mobility and survivability options at your disposal.

2.1.

Bow

2.2.

Rapier

Bow and Rapier Build
3.

Bow and Hatchet Build

The Bow is a high damage ranged weapon that will always use its secondary for its support and utility. For those who do not want a high mobility secondary, the Hatchet can be great for surviving bursts of damage from other ranged players, or to survive and break out of crowd-control from melee.

3.1.

Bow

3.2.

Hatchet

Bow and Hatchet Build
4.

Bow and Spear Build

The Bow is a high damage ranged weapon that will always use its secondary for its support and utility. For those who do not want a high mobility secondary, the Spear can be a great alternative that provides focused crowd-control and can be used for melee combat to secure kills on targets who are pushing you.

4.1.

Bow

4.2.

Spear

Bow and Spear Build
5.

Bow and Greatsword Build

This can be a combination that offers both ranged and melee burst damage. The Greatsword will also add ways to break out of some crowd-control, and various forms of mobility.

5.1.

Bow

5.2.

Greatsword

Bow and Greatsword Build
6.

Bow and Musket Build

In defensive Wars, some Bow players like to use this weapon while sitting on the walls of Fort. It can be beneficial to rotate between high damage weapon cooldowns. Its gearing is very similar to Bow.

Please refer to our Musket tips for how to use it properly.

7.

Changelog

  • 29 Jan. 2025: Guide updated with additional artifact recommendations.
  • 10 Oct. 2024: Guide updated for expansion.
  • 22 Oct. 2023: Guide updated for expansion.
  • 23 Feb. 2023: Guide added.
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Introduction
Abilities and Skill Trees Perks Gems/Consumables PvE Builds PvP Builds

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