New World Aeternum: Best PvP Classes, Ranked

Key Takeaways

Ranger excels in mobility and damage in PvP, vulnerable to Musketeers & swarm tactics. Main attribute: Dexterity.
Musketeer is great for ranged combat, sniping, and zoning in PvP. Vulnerable to CC. Main attribute: Dexterity.
Paladin excels in tanking, buffing, and self-healing in PvP, vulnerable when alone. Main attribute: Strength.

As someone who has spent countless hours wielding various weapons and armors in the realm of virtual battlefields, I must admit, these class descriptions sound like they were crafted by the hands of master storytellers themselves!

In the new game world called Aeternum, Amazon’s Survival MMORPG has undergone significant changes, and the player-versus-player (PvP) aspect remains a crucial element. This change brings its fair share of ups and downs to the game’s overall meta, which might make it challenging for newcomers as they navigate through both old and new information. The fact that every newly created character now has access to Archetypes could further confuse these new players.

Keeping this in mind, this organized list will assist players committed to Territory Battles and Faction Player vs Player, offering the optimal build suggestions for each class in New World Aeternum. From the versatile Ranger to the dominating Paladin, here’s a ranking of the Top PvP Classes, listing those more suitable for PvE at the bottom and the highly-tuned PvP choices towards the top for maximum success in combat between players.

6 Ranger

Pros: Fast, Mobility, Lots Of Damage, Reposition Tactics
Cons: Squishy, Weak Against Musketeers, Easily Overwhelmed by Duos
Main Attribute: Dexterity
Secondary Attribute: Constitution, Strength

As a gamer, I’d say Rangers aren’t always top-tier in player versus player (PvP) battles, but they certainly have their moments, particularly when it comes to countering heavy hitters like Swordbearers and Destroyers. What really sets Rangers apart is their ability to navigate tricky situations, thanks to their agility and the passive abilities from their Weapon Skill Branches.

The only downside of this class is that its maximum damage output is strictly bound to the amount of ammo they carry, and Ammo depletes fast in a PvP situation where arrows fly around without control. It is also particularly vulnerable to the Musketeer class because the Musketeer exceeds it at both maximum range and can take it down by sniping, and also when encountering this class on melee, the Ranger draws the shorter straw because of the Rapier most Musketeers carry. Focus instead on targeting isolated targets, especially Healers, Mystics, and the slow Destroyers.

5 Musketeer

Pros: Great at 1v1 Melee Scuffles, The Best Ranged Class for PvP
Cons: Vulnerable When Aiming, Vulnerable To CC
Main Attribute: Dexterity
Secondary Attribute: Intelligence

At the heart of every strong player versus player (PvP) army in New World: Aeternum lies the exceptional class known as the Musketeer. Known for their unmatched sniping skills, they boast a formidable combination of long-range attack capabilities, powerful area control kits, and the ability to engage in melee skirmishes with parrying, counterattacking, and bleeding out enemies. Armed with a Rapier in one hand and a Musket Rifle in the other, the Musketeer can inflict significant damage if left unchecked, particularly when they take up the Marksman Position.

Looking for a formidable force capable of annihilating an entire guild? Arrange your Musketeers and let them shower enemies with lethal firepower. Fed up with that pesky Ranger claiming all the farming spots for Faction Quests? Don’t fret, grab a Musket and eliminate them stealthily from afar – they won’t anticipate it. When you require a dependable source of ranged damage, nothing surpasses the Musket, and in close combat situations where it turns into a one-on-one battle, the Rapier is your best option to disarm most single-handed and even two-handed weapon abilities. However, be cautious with crowd control effects as they are the main vulnerability of this class.

4 Soldier

Pros: Reliable, Tanky, Lots of CC, Good at mid-range
Cons: Slow mobility, Vulnerable to Swarm tactics
Main Attribute: Strength
Secondary Attribute: Constitution

Robust and capable of maintaining its position for extended periods, the Soldier functions as a well-oiled and formidable battle vehicle on the field. This battle-hardened warrior dished out devastating attacks, managed crowd control situations, and pierced through opponents’ defenses effectively, whether at close or mid-range distances. The Soldier’s unique blend of Sword, Shield, and Hatchet gives it an edge in these areas.

When creating a new character, choosing this particular archetype provides an early edge in training, whether fighting against non-player characters (NPCs). In massive battles, this class leads head-on charges and can deflect potent magic spells. However, it’s susceptible to swarming and kiting tactics. To stay safe, players should keep track of the number of enemies around them and maintain a good distance from their support and other damage dealers (DPS). In solo Player vs Player (PvP), the strategy is to rush and immobilize targets using Crowd Control (CC), preventing them from escaping or calling for help from allies in the same faction.

3 Destroyer

Pros: Raw Power, Good at Crowd Control, Good Chaser
Cons: Slow, Long Cooldowns, Vulnerable to Range Attacks
Main Attribute: Strength
Secondary Attribute: Constitution

The Destroyer class is ideally suited for individuals who crave intense, one-on-one battles or enjoy being right in the thick of a fight, annihilating numerous enemies with its crowd control abilities. This class excels due to its mastery of both Great Axe and Warhammer, the strongest weapons in the game. Properly crafted, it boasts an abundance of stamina, recovery, life steal, efficient skill cooldowns, and effective rotations between Axe and Hammer skills.

In the right mix, Marauder (a skill specializing in Great Axes from the left branch) and Crowd Crusher (a skill focusing on War Hammers from the right branch) enable the Destroyer to perform extraordinary actions in battle, often shifting the tide of combat, even when the team seems to be losing. However, this class lacks effective Ranged Attack Mitigation, making it susceptible to Piercing Damage, which can harm even the strongest warriors.

2 Swordbearer

Pros: Tanky, Resistant To CC, Chaser
Cons: Vulnerable To Ranged DPS
Main Attribute: Strength
Secondary Attribute: Dexterity, Constitution

If you’re well-versed with Guts from Berserk, you might be inclined to test this setup. This Class/Archetype offers a great mix of strength and versatility, allowing for swift transitions between defensive and offensive modes. Additionally, it comes armed with the potent Blunderbuss (functioning like a Shotgun) in its arsenal. This makes it an excellent fit for one-on-one encounters. However, its true prowess lies in pursuing opponents, isolating individual targets from their group, and dealing devastating blows to bring them under control.

Not only is it thrilling to use, boasting chain combos that offer a satisfying sense of mastery, even with their large blades. Additionally, they pack potent close-quarter spreadshots capable of clearing hordes of enemies. However, a downside is that it performs optimally with Medium Armor, compromising defense for maneuverability, making it vulnerable to attacks from nimble units like Musketeers and the agile Ranger, who can dodge and outmaneuver easily due to their natural counterplay.

1 Paladin

Pros: Tanky, Buffer, Self Heal, Good Vanguard and Lead, Great CC
Cons: Vulnerable When Alone
Main Attribute: Strength
Secondary Attribute: Constitution, Focus

If players seek retribution against evil or other adversaries, they should consider mastering the Paladin build. Armed with a War Hammer and Sword and Flail, this stalwart frontliner is well-prepared for leading assaults into enemy territory. With powerful strikes that decimate groups of enemies and arcane damage capable of creating lethal areas of effect (AoE), the Paladin stands tall as an unyielding force in group PvP.

In seclusion, they’re vulnerable, making them simple prey and losing their healing abilities. However, with their potent Crowd Crusher skill line derived from the War Hammer specialization, they can ward off numerous assailants for quite some time until reinforcements arrive, transforming them back into the shield-bearing allies of the team. This build is robust and strong, yet it compromises on speed and evasion because of its heavy armor. Fortunately, ranged attackers find little success against them due to the defensive, empowering, and haste passives from their weapons, which lessen the impact of reduced mobility.

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