New World: Great Axe – Skills and Attributes

This guide is dedicated to the Great Axe weapon in New World. Here, you will find all the active and passive skills and attributes to increase the damage of the two-handed axe.

This page of the guide describes Great Axes, weapons designed to inflict AoE damage. You’ll learn how to maximize the damage you deal with a Great Axe, along with all the skills related to this weapon.

• Related Attributes
• Reaper – Active Skills
• Reaper – Passive Skills
• Mauler – Active Skills
• Mauler – Passive Skills

Related Attributes

Investing in Strength increases the damage dealt with a Great Axe.

Reaper – Active Skills

Charge – Charge 10m forward, dealing 120% weapon damage upon reaching the target or pressing LMB. Also gain the Unstoppable status (attacks can’t be interrupted while using this skill).

1. Frenzied Momentum – The charge deals 120-140% weapon damage depending on the distance covered.
2. Unpredictable Strike – Press RMB during the charge to inflict a powerful blow, dealing 140-165% weapon damage depending on the distance covered.

Reap – Extend the axe up to 5 meters, pulling enemies closer and dealing 110% weapon damage.

1. The Collector – Increases Reap’s range to 8 meters.
2. Hunger – Restores health equal to 30% of damage dealt with Reap.
3. Fatal Attraction – Execute a spin attack dealing 115% weapon damage when pulling enemies closer.

Execute – A powerful overhead blow dealing 200% weapon damage. Deals 300% weapon damage to enemies with less than 50% health.

1. Unstoppable Greed – Execute applies Grit, making the attack impossible to interrupt.
2. Executioner – Execute always crits against enemies with less than 30% health.

Reaper – Passive Skills

Greed – Quick attacks with a Great Axe give a bonus of 5% damage for 5 seconds (stacks up to 3 times).

Executioner’s Speed – Hitting at least two targets with a single Great Axe quick attack grants you 20% Haste for 3 seconds (increases movement speed).

Critical Gains – Crits with a Great Axe restore health equal to 10% of the damage dealt.

Death’s Embrace – Great Axe attacks against enemies with less than 50% health ignore 10% of armor.

Frustration – Gain 15% bonus damage for 10 seconds after your attack is blocked (stacks once).

Keen Edge – Increases crit damage by 10%.

Critical Condition – Great Axe attacks against enemies with less than 30% health get an extra 15% crit chance.

Feed – Great Axe attacks against enemies with less than 30% health restore health equal to 10% of damage dealt.

Blood Lust – Move 30% faster and deal 15% more damage when facing an enemy within 15m.

Mauler – Active Skills

Whirlwind – A spin attack dealing 50% weapon damage to all nearby enemies. Once an enemy is hit, another spin occurs (up to 4 spins). You can move during the spin. The attack doesn’t deal backstab damage.

1. Gusting Winds – Increases the maximum number of Whirlwind spins to 7.
2. Unending Winds – Increases movement speed by 50% when using Whirlwind.
3. Surrounded – Deal 30% more damage when surrounded by at least 3 enemies.

Maelstrom – A fast spin attack drawing targets closer and dealing 10% weapon damage.

The Storm’s Reach skill increases the pull reach of the Maelstrom by 50%. When the Absorb skill is active, the Maelstrom consumes all projectiles. The No Reprieve skill adds a second spin attack to the Maelstrom, pulling enemies closer and dealing 110% weapon damage.

The Gravity Well skill allows you to throw your axe and create a vortex that pulls enemies closer for 3 seconds. Afterward, it explodes and deals 125% weapon damage. Its range is 10 meters. The Crowded Well skill increases the explosion damage by 10% for each enemy caught in the vortex. Allies gain 10% Fortify when standing in your vortex with the Unyielding skill (which reduces damage received).

Passive skills for the Mauler include the Mauler’s Resolve, which grants 40 stamina when an enemy hits you while wielding a Great Axe and with less than 50% health. The Heavy Pull skill causes heavy Great Axe attacks to pull enemies closer. Enduring Strike adds Grit to heavy Great Axe attacks and reduces damage taken by 20% when the heavy attack Grit is active. The Gravity skill increases the immobilization of enemies that are pulled closer by 30%. Revenge skill grants a 5% damage bonus for 5 seconds after blocking an attack with your Great Axe (stacks up to 3 times). The Center of Attention skill grants a 10% bonus damage when wielding a Great Axe while surrounded by at least 3 enemies less than 4m away. The Crowded Protection skill grants a 10% damage absorption when wielding a Great Axe while surrounded by at least 3 enemies less than 4m away. Lastly, the Mauler’s Fury skill increases damage by 3% for 3 seconds after a Great Axe attack (stacks up to 10 times).

FAQ

1. What is the Great Axe in New World?

The Great Axe is one of the weapons available in the online game New World. It is a two-handed axe that deals heavy damage and is best suited for players who prefer to fight up close and personal. The Great Axe can be unlocked early in the game and has a variety of skills that can be learned and mastered as the player progresses.

2. What are the weapon skills for the Great Axe in New World?

There are several weapon skills available for the Great Axe in New World, including Whirlwind, Gravity Well, Reap, and Path of Destiny. Whirlwind allows the player to spin the axe in a wide circle, damaging enemies within range. Gravity Well creates a vortex that pulls enemies towards the player, dealing damage and stunning them. Reap deals a heavy blow to a single target, while Path of Destiny allows the player to charge forward, dealing damage and knocking down enemies in their path.

3. How can I unlock the Great Axe in New World?

The Great Axe can be unlocked early in the game by visiting a settlement and purchasing it from a vendor. It can also be obtained by looting it from enemies or completing quests that reward the player with weapons. Once the Great Axe is unlocked, the player can begin to learn and master its various weapon skills.

4. What are the strengths of the Great Axe in New World?

The Great Axe is a powerful weapon that excels in dealing heavy damage to enemies. Its wide swings and area-of-effect attacks make it ideal for taking on groups of enemies, and its high damage output can quickly dispatch tougher foes. The Great Axe is also relatively easy to use, making it a good choice for players who are new to the game or prefer a simpler playstyle.

5. Are there any weaknesses to using the Great Axe in New World?

While the Great Axe is a powerful weapon, it does have some weaknesses. Its slow attacks can leave the player vulnerable to counterattacks from faster enemies, and its lack of defensive abilities means that players will need to rely on dodging and positioning to avoid damage. Additionally, the Great Axe’s large size can make it difficult to use in tight spaces or against enemies that are difficult to reach.