There are no official classes for players to choose from in New World, which means there are no restrictions on the choice of weapons and skills. Players need to start from scratch and build their own character positioning according to their personal preferences, and achieve this goal by matching different equipment, accessories, and allocating specific skill points.

Since there are no official classes for players to choose from in New World, passionate and innovative players can make a personalized Paladin Build based on their personal preferences. Based on this, here are some basic suggestions for reference.

3. Ability Scores

Paladins class combines multiple roles of healing, defense, and damage. The character’s mastery of various weapons is determined by allocating points to specific skills. As for armor, there are no hard and fast rules or restrictions.

Normally, heavy armor is seen as the standard configuration of Paladins, but in this game, it is more of a preference than a mandatory requirement. For Paladins who tend to use more healing and participate less in close combat, they may prefer lighter armor.

To adapt to different combat styles and needs, players can use New World Coins to upgrade equipment and skills that better suit their role, to play a greater role on the battlefield.

• Strength: For Paladins who tend to choose classic sword and shield builds, Strength is the attribute you need to prioritize, as it directly affects the effectiveness of using these weapons.
• Dexterity: If a Paladin is more focused on dealing damage and intends to use a rapier or ranged weapons, they should pay more attention to Dexterity rather than Strength. It is worth noting that the sword is the only melee weapon that requires a Strength bonus, and Paladins who prefer a sword and shield build can also benefit from additional Dexterity points.
• Intelligence: For Paladins who hope to cause Fire, Frost, or Void damage by casting spells, it is very important to increase Intelligence so that you can use gauntlets or staff that focus on DPS.
• Focus: Focus determines the strength of Paladins when using Void Gauntlet.
• Constitution: Constitution is directly related to the health of Paladins, and given that they may often be in a position to fight on the front line, it is always beneficial to have more health.

2. Crafting Options

Players can obtain a variety of high-quality weapons, accessories, and other items through rewards or defeating bosses. The crafting system in the game also provides a wealth of options, allowing any character to craft all items after mastering the corresponding recipes, and must have a sufficient crafting level. However, it will be more beneficial for Paladins to focus on specific professions.

• Weaponsmithing: Although players can equip and use any weapon they make. But please note that different weapons will provide distinct advantages based on the main attributes of the character.
• Armoring: Paladins usually wear an armor set off full plate, so it is recommended to find a Forge as soon as possible and upgrade the relevant skills. Although medium and light armor use different crafting stations, their core skills are the same.
• Arcana: Arcane Repository is the key skill for making various useful potions, and it is also where magical weapons are crafted.
• Jewelcrafting: Jewelcrafting is a special skill that differs from armor crafting, but it also requires the use of an Outfitting Station. For Paladins, jewelry as rings may be needed initially, and eventually necklaces and earrings will be needed to improve defense, damage, and threat generation.
• Engineering: Engineering is particularly important for characters who use muskets or bows and is also helpful for players who want to take advantage of other handy items crafted in Workshop.
• Cooking: Cooking is a skill that allows players to prepare or eat large amounts of food and is also a station for dye crafting.

1. Best Paladin Builds

This build is for players who like shiny metal images and sword and shield combos. Although there are no mounts in Aeternum, you can still become a powerful Paladin. The key lies in equipping full metal armor, a sword and shield, and having healing abilities.

Your character will allocate Strength and Dexterity to enhance weapon effects, and Focus to improve healing powers. Your main hand will usually hold a sword and shield, with a healing staff at the ready as a secondary weapon.

Oathbreaker

This build focuses on pure damage output, similar to Retribution Paladin build in World of Warcraft. Now, with the addition of Void damage, players can create Paladins with dark power.

This build has fewer Attribute Stats to focus on. Since this Paladin does not heal, Dexterity becomes optional and Focus can be ignored completely. Paladins will use two-handed weapons that rely on Strength, such as Void gauntlet. Frost or Fire-based power can also be used.

Healadin

When making Paladin Builds, the main attribute points are invested in Focus, while Constitution and Dexterity are secondary stats. This allocation gives the character higher evasion and mobility, as well as more health.

Depending on player preference, you can also choose to equip lighter armor, which will not affect healing ability. This build leaves little room for attack or defense unless the player is willing to sacrifice some levels to expand other attributes.

However, this build offers a lot of possibilities in terms of weapon choice. Players can choose to strengthen Focus, continue to use Life staff for healing, or use a Void Gauntlet for damage. Or invest more points in Dexterity to use ranged weapons or fine weapons like rapiers.

Each build has its own unique charm and fighting style. By allocating attribute points reasonably and handpicking equipment and skills, players can create a Paladins build that suits both personal preferences and team needs.