For players looking to use their DPS rapier to the best of their ability in New World, there are a couple of builds they should consider. As an extremely versatile weapon choice, there are several ways to play with the rapier. However, there are a few exceptional combinations.

The Rapier & Ice Gauntlet Build

The rapier and ice gauntlet combination makes for a nearly unstoppable DPS player. While the rapier is more Dexterity-based than Intelligence, the fact that it is boosted by both makes using these two weapons together well worth the effort. For this build, in particular, players will want to dump the majority of their points into Intelligence.

Grace Skills:

  • RiposteEvade - Invest in Breathe In, Allegro, Adagio, and Crescendo.Fleche - Invest in Quick Lunge, Backside, and Interruption.MomentumRed CurtainsSwiftness

Blood Skills:

  • Refreshing StrikesEngarde

Ice Tempest Skills:

  • Ice Storm - Invest in with Weakening Gust and Storm Summoner. Cold ReachCritical FrostHeavy Freeze

Builder Skills:

  • Ice Shower - Invest in Enduring Showers, Quick Shower, and Frigid Showers. Entombed - Invest further with Strengthened Tomb, and Cleansing Tomb.Quick FrostRefreshing FrostDefiant Freeze

The Rapier & Bow Build

With the highest marks for nearly every player, the Bow, Rapier combo is a devastating build. Both of these weapons are Dexterity-based, making them easier to play in tandem. For this type of build, players will be able to fight from both afar and up close, making them much more versatile.

  • Riposte - Invest in Insult to Injury, Priority, and Lasting Consequences.Evade - Invest in Breathe In, Allegro, Adagio, and Crescendo.Fleche - Invest in Quick Lunge, Backside, Interruption.Controlled BreathingMomentum

  • EngardeRefreshing Strikes

Skirmisher Skills:

  • Evade ShotPoison Shot

Hunter Skills:

  • Penetrating ShotRapid Shot

The Rapier & Musket Build

Lastly, there is the rapier and musket build. Much like the last build, both weapons are based in Dexterity making it an easy stat to dump points into. This combination of weapons will allow the player to also fight up close, with traps, and from afar.

Sharpshooter Skills:

  • Powder Burn - Invest further in Backdraft.Ballistic AdvantageHit Your MarkCalled Shot ResupplyHeightened Precision

Trapper Skills:

  • Sticky BombTrapsTactical Reload

  • Flurry

  • RiposteFleche

For more New World content, be sure to check out Best Bow Builds in New World.