New World: War Hammer – skills for the weapon

This page of the New World guide provides information on the War Hammer skills. The list of all passive and active skills is available here.

This page of the New World guide focuses on the War Hammer skills, which is one of the slowest but most powerful weapons in the game. You will learn how to increase the damage dealt by the War Hammer and all the skills related to this weapon.

• Attributes related to the War Hammer
• Active skills for Juggernaut
• Passive skills for Juggernaut
• Active skills for Crowd Crusher
• Passive skills for Crowd Crusher

Attributes related to the War Hammer

Investing in Strength increases the damage dealt with the War Hammer.

Active skills for Juggernaut

Armor Breaker – a powerful blow that ignores 35% of the target’s armor and deals 140% weapon damage.

1. Indomitable – applies Grit during the attack, making it impossible to interrupt.
2. Lasting Trauma – Armor Breaker inflicts rend, reducing the target’s damage absorption by 15% for 10 seconds.
3. Opening Act – increases Armor Breaker’s damage by 15% against full health targets.

Mighty Gavel – a lunge overhead attack dealing 160% weapon damage.

1. Summary Judgment – increases Mighty Gavel’s damage by 20% against targets with less than 30% health.
2. Impact Fracture – increases stamina loss caused by hammer attacks by 25%.
3. Expedite – hitting a target with Mighty Gavel grants Haste, increasing movement speed by 30% for 3 seconds.
4. Justice for All – perform a basic attack during Mighty Gavel to make a second attack, dealing 200% weapon damage.

Wrecking Ball – hit the ground next to the target with your hammer, dealing 120% target and knocking the target down.

1. Safety Measures – You gain Fortify on a successful hit, obtaining 20% damage resistance for 4 seconds.
2. Breathing Room – knocks down all other targets within 1.5 meters of the target.

Passive skills for Juggernaut

Epitome of Bonk – increases basic attacks’ armor penetration by 10%.

Hammer Time – landing a heavy attack grants Empower, increasing your damage by 20% for 4 seconds.

Exhaustive Attacks – all War Hammer skills apply Exhaust, reducing the target’s stamina regen by 15% for 5 seconds (doesn’t stack).

Hardened Steel – adds Grit to heavy War Hammer attacks and reduces damage taken by 20% when the heavy attack Grit is active (Grit gives resistance to stagger, making your attacks impossible to interrupt).

Contemption – heavy attacks deal 15% bonus damage against targets with less than 30% health.

Quick Recovery – heavy attacks reduce skill recovery time by 7%.

Power Through Pain – deal 3% additional damage for 1 second after taking damage.

Active skills for Crowd Crusher

Shockwave – hit the ground with your hammer, causing a 3m AoE tremor dealing 80% weapon damage. All targets hit are Stunned for 2 seconds.

1. Frailty – The attack applies Weakness, reducing the target’s damage by 10% for 10 seconds.
2. Meteoric Crater – increases the AoE’s radius to 4m.

Clear Out – a wide swing which knocks enemies back 4 meters and deals 115% weapon damage.

1. Power Cleaner – When Clear Out hits a target, it will grant fortify, increasing defense by 10% for 4 seconds to all allies within a 6-meter radius.
2. Clean And Refreshed – Clear Out’s cooldown will be reduced by 5% for each enemy it hits.
3. Swing Away – When Clear Out hits a target, it will grant haste, increasing movement speed by 30% for 3 seconds.

Path Of Destiny – A powerful ground pound that unleashes an energy wave in front of the player character, dealing 110% weapon damage to all targets in its path.

1. Seismic Waves – Path of Destiny will stagger all targets.
2. Stimulated Reduction- The cooldown will be reduced by 5% for each enemy hit with Path of Destiny.

Crowd Crusher – Passive Skills

Outnumbered – Damage absorption will be increased by 10% when at least two enemies are within 3 meters of you.

I Can Do This All Day – Stamina loss will be reduced by 30% when blocking melee attacks.

Facilitated Expedition – When hitting a target with an active negative effect, it will grant haste, increasing movement speed by 15% for 3 seconds.

Guarded Sprint – Damage received will be reduced by 10% while sprinting.

Acceleration – War Hammer’s cooldowns will be reduced by 7% when using light attacks against targets with a negative effect active.

Concussive Impact – There will be a 15% bonus damage against targets with an active negative effect caused by the War Hammer.

Prevailing Spirit – Health will be restored equal to 35% damage dealt when using Crowd Crusher’s abilities.

Resurgence – Making 2 light attacks with a War Hammer will reduce the duration of negative effects applied to you by 25%. This skill can be used once every 5 seconds.

Aftershock – When a target is affected by one of the crowd control effects, it will be additionally slowed down by 20% for 4 seconds.

FAQ

What are weapon skills in New World: War Hammer?

Weapon skills in New World: War Hammer are special abilities that can be used when wielding a War Hammer. These skills can be unlocked by leveling up the weapon skill tree and investing points into specific abilities. Each skill has its own unique effect, ranging from dealing additional damage to stunning enemies or increasing the player’s mobility. Some skills also have additional effects when used in combination with other skills or weapons.

How do I level up my War Hammer weapon skill?

To level up your War Hammer weapon skill in New World, you need to use the weapon frequently and earn experience points. Every time you use the War Hammer in combat, you earn experience points that contribute towards leveling up the weapon skill. You can also invest points into specific abilities in the weapon skill tree to unlock new skills and increase the effectiveness of existing ones. Additionally, completing quests and defeating powerful enemies can also grant significant experience points towards leveling up your War Hammer skill.

What are some tips for mastering War Hammer weapon skills in New World?

To master War Hammer weapon skills in New World, it’s important to experiment with different skill combinations and find a playstyle that suits you. Try to focus on unlocking skills that complement your preferred combat style, whether that’s dealing heavy damage, stunning enemies, or increasing your mobility. In addition, make sure to use your skills strategically and look for opportunities to use them in combination with other skills or weapons. Finally, don’t forget to invest points into your War Hammer skill tree regularly to unlock new abilities and increase the effectiveness of existing ones.