Life Staff Splash of Light AoE Healing PvP Build for New World
The following is a PvP Splash of Light healing build for Life Staff in New World. It is a niche build that capitalizes on using Splash of Light to heal group members who are a far distance away, or who are out of line of sight. This great for groups who dedicate to backline dive, for healers who are tasked with healing Bows and Muskets, or for anyone who struggles with a targeted healing build. It mixes together the strength of AoE healing, but has some slight burst potential.
Build Overview
The Splash of Light AoE PvP healing build is a very niche setup that is
primarily used by 1-2 two healers in a war. For healers assigned to being able
to provide a small amount of healing to ranged Dexterity players, or healers
who are tasked with healing allies who are very spread out like a specialized
dive team, it is advantageous to use Splash of Light. This ability does
not require line of sight, it has a 100-meter range, and it will give a
significant amount of health back to players in these teams since they
typically play with lower constitution. In all, the build will play similar to
an Area of Effect (AoE) build since this role will be given the duty of healing
main clumps with the occasional Splash to top off their 5-player group.
Life Staff Builds
Splash of Light is a very interesting ability. It has 100m range, but it also does not require line of sight.
The problem is that you are locked into an animation that makes you very vulnerable. It can be an effective option when
you have a group that will be very spread out, or it can be used when playing inside of a Fort and it is easy to lose
track of group members.
Group Only
This build can be an effective option for groups that are playing in light armor and who are highly mobile. It can also be an option if you want to dedicate all of your healing to your dedicated group.
AoE Splash
This build can be great for when you are tasked with healing a group, such as a Dex group, that is not playing near you. This allows you to then still contribute fantastic AoE healing to point groups.
Secondaries
Rapier
Rapier is the premiere PvP secondary as it offers defensiveness and mobility with all of its abilities
to help escape enemies and reposition. Riposte will stun targets and completely block and incoming attack.
Evade allows for dodging abilities, a quick invulnerability frame, and a way to get haste and stamina back.
Fleche dashes a far distance to escape and quickly reposition.
Attributes
Group

200 Constitution will be your baseline for all types of healing in both PvP and PvE. It gives you enough defensiveness while still maintaining great healing output. The additional points from higher gearscore sets can go into Focus for increased healing, or Constitution for more survivability.
AoE

100 Constitution will be your baseline for having optimal healing output. This is great for strict AoE healing and due to the similarities
with this build it makes sense to also play with these attributes to take advantage of Splash of Light and the AoE abilities that are chosen.
With that being said, if you are not comfortable playing this low then you can play 150 Constitution or more. The additional points from higher gearscore
sets can go into Focus for increased healing, or Constitution for more survivability.
Gearing
Slot | Perks | Gem | Weight | Attribute | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Life Staff | ![]() |
- | Focus | Dynasty* or Crafted/BoE | |
Rapier | ![]() |
- | Focus | Crafted/BoE | |
Helmet | ![]() |
Light | Focus or Constitution | Crafted/BoE | |
Gloves | ![]() |
Light | Focus or Constitution | Crafted/BoE | |
Chest | ![]() |
Medium | Focus or Constitution | Crafted/BoE | |
Pants | ![]() |
Light | Focus or Constitution | Crafted/BoE | |
Boots | ![]() |
Light | Focus or Constitution | Crafted/BoE | |
Amulet | ![]() |
- | Focus or Constitution | Crafted/BoE | |
Ring | ![]() |
- | Focus or Constitution | Crafted/BoE | |
Earring | ![]() |
- | Focus or Constitution | Crafted/BoE |
*: Glowing Lifecrystal Staff is a best in slot drop from any version
of Mutated Dynasty Shipyard or it can be crafted with Materia.
**: Ability perks can go anywhere that you are able to fit them. These slots
are just a suggestion. Note that it may be better to not use Fortifying Sacred Ground
because of its interaction with
Invigorated Punishment and the Fortify nerf. But you
can use it if you wish. It can also be beneficial to use
Light's Embrace.
Overall with gearing, this is the ideal loadout of perks for a best in slot healing build. With that being said, be sure to refer to
the Life Staff Perks guide to have a better understanding of other flexible perk options to fit into your build. You can decide what you are
most comfortable with. Perhaps you feel that you need more cooldown reduction, then opt to take more Refreshing.
Perk Breakpoints
When running Freedom you should run 5 stacks for the most
optimal CC reductions. If you choose to use less, it is more beneficial
to play at 3 stacks and use other perks.
In PvP combat it is best to run 5 stacks of Resilient for maximum
damage reduction, but you can definitely get away with 4 stacks.
Refreshing is valuable, but do not over value it on a gear piece.
Remember, you can fit it in on jewelry too. You should always have 5 stacks.
Heartrune Usage Tips
Your Heartrune will be used similarly in PvP and PvE scenarios. As such, please refer to the Heartrune section of our Life Staff guide for tips on how it can be used most effectively.
Rotation
The theoretical healing rotation for this build is as follows:
- (If Chosen) Stack
Intensify 1-3 stacks depending on combat
- Dodge to receive
Bend Light
- Cast
Sacred Ground to increase the target's healing received through
Anointed.
- Cast
Beacon to provide additional AoE healing coverage.
- Cast
Splash of Light when party members are missing health or if you need a quick burst heal.
- Light attack as a filler ability when cooldowns are not up, or not needed, this provides healing through
Blissful Touch.
- Repeat
Gameplay Tips
When using the Life Staff in PvP and PvE there are many similar nuances to a healer's mechanics and gameplay decisions. To learn more about how you can improve your gameplay, use certain secondary weapons, or additional information on specific abilities, please refer to the gameplay section of the Life Staff guide.
FAQ
For more information on the most frequently asked Life Staff questions please refer to the FAQ section of the Life Staff guide for answers on PvP and PvE topics!
Changelog
- 28 Mar. 2023: Updated builds, gearing, gems, and heartrune.
- 18 Jan. 2023: Guide added.
Lemoni is a New World content creator with thousands of hours of gameplay. He specializes in theory crafting builds and various gameplay mechanics to improve player performance. He also enjoys long walks on the beach.
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