New World Aeternum: INSANE PvE DPS Build (Rapier/Spear)

[@Savvvo]

What are your thoughts on this PvE DPS build? It's personally one of my favorites, and arguably one of the best DPS builds out there for endgame PvE content! Let me know what you think, and if you prefer a different PvE build!

[@Px9Plays]

i specifically made a new account to try this build out from the start. Now im not a big fan of the spear but hopefully this build changes my mind on it xd. Love the rapier tho and never tried a bleed build with it so looking forward to reaching end game with and seeing how it holds up.

[@corey528]

Swap bow for spear.

[@Savvvo]

It’s a bit tricky when your weapons are not max level honestly, but once they are it’s a ton of fun!

[@Savvvo]

I’ve seen people do this for sure! But they end up using the rapier as more mobility and the bow as their main hand a lot. You can change it up tho!

[@joaquinmenchaca3086]

Few comments 1. Spear/Rapier limited utility due to weapon swap issues. Also Often fighting 1v5 w/o ranged pull for PvE 2. Build presented is incomplete. Going over perks for armor and amulet is useful to new players. Also gems and heart gem. Video showed two, so it would be nice to know which one and why 3. Azoth Crystal gear is not easy to acquire as sadly most PUGs cannot do M2s, and most aren't doing mutations. So, you are at mercy of RNG, or need to do hundreds of runs to get the materia. So if you haven't gotten this gear, you are SOL. 4. If there were alternatives for solo-able named items for example, that could be useful. Otherwise it is a bad utility of time to try to replicate this while gear deficient.

[@olafskibinski8456]

I’m playing full bis tank and wanted some nice DPS for PVE this build slaps nice! Thank you for the video 💪🏻

[@Savvvo]

Thanks for watching!!

[@dek4dence402]

1:27 rapier 2:57 spear 6:00 attributes

[@xOmumblesOx]

I just used this build setup on the rapier but I swapped one perk. I swapped the 1% cooldown on all hits to the 5% on crits and it’s working amazing. The most damage I’ve dished out with the rapier. I have the finisher at 725 with the disintegrate perk I believe. Crazy damage! I’m also using a bow with keenly jagged.

[@Alldayanyday1OnThePS4]

I wouldn't recommend running both since they're both mainhands, but that's if youre in dungeons (mutations specifically and raid). Having musket, fs, ig, BB or vg would be the best offhands for rapier (finisher). You also don't want to max tondo either. The reason why you dont want to do spear rapier is because your highest DPS doesn't revolve around weapon swapping a lot. In open world though run whatever you like. In dungeons, especially m2-m3 you want a mainhand spear user with enf skewer. Spear mainhands should run GA/Hammer offhand, sometimes hatchet and sometimes BB. For bleed build for rapier for the highest bleed + pops you want 350 int + 200(250) dex + 25 focus For evapier you want 350 dex + 250 int + 25 str + 25 foc Spear users you want 350 strength + 200(250) dex + 25 int + 25 focus Again this is okay for open world farming, but it isn't really optimal in terms of "High" DPS output for PvE endgame content (M3+Raid+Worm Trial). But then again, if you don't REALLY mind not being fully optimized, then it doesn't matter what build you run, as long as you dont do less DPS than a speedrun healer

[@Savvvo]

You could sprinkle in INT and just use spear for CC and debuffs tbh and use it as a way to debuff enemies, and prioritize rapier for bleeds and DPS. I’ve used it both ways, even going 350 DEX, 250 INT, rest CON, and use spear as CC and debuffs, then rinse and repeat rapier combos and it works like a charm in all endgame PvE content (at least for me).

[@Alldayanyday1OnThePS4]

@@Savvvo I'm not saying that it won't work, but for the highest DPS/more optimized setup then you'd go the other way, but M3's can be done with whatever build for the most part, but in terms of just wanting to fully minmax builds I wouldn't recommend going double mainhand weapons

[@Savvvo]

@Alldayanyday1OnThePS4 I don’t see the difference tbh, even using spear just to debuff and using rapier as your main hand. What do you use with rapier then when you try to max out DPS?

[@Alldayanyday1OnThePS4]

@@Savvvo it's having to swap back and forth to upkeep debuffs with spear, that's why having a spear DPS in general is always the best in a group. Otherwise in all the Speedrun records you would see the rapier user run a spear then. You lose a lot of DPS just in general for swapping weapons constantly, you lose even more DPS not having the right stats as well

[@Mr.Meesters]

@Alldayanyday1OnThePS4 Heyo, I really like your idea's to pair with rapier. Do you have a place to check out these optimal builds? I'd love to check/try them out!!

[@AdamHjort]

I was doing sns and hammer as a dps cause i thiught it was cool; but i sucked in pvp and kept getting light/med armor from high level dungeons and cutlass keys chest; so now im switching to rapier cause i got a 715 one and im already loving it for bleed. This video was exactly what i needed to know attribute point allocation.

[@soap6264]

Just starting out the game. Thanks for the videos

[@paulgleitsmann6816]

Have fun!

[@Savvvo]

Thanks for watching!

[@martyn94ma]

Me too bro! On series x just keep the videos coming 😂 waiting for healer build 😅

[@GrumpyBigZ]

Awesome TY!. You can really tell the state of things by looking at his gems. lol obviously his pvp set..or one of them.

[@Savvvo]

I’m on fresh start and my gems are not set up how this build will end up, still upgrading some pieces

[@scottcunni]

thank you for this, im usually playing tank but started a fresh character on a new server and went with a dps and was playing with bow and spear but really like the rapier so going to switch to this.

[@Savvvo]

Yea, it’s worth messing around with!

[@tobysykes8902]

whats the go to perk to put on Attuned Leather Pants for this build? only thing i would like to know, otherwise build is just so fun and good!

[@kp-h9071]

I used this build (near enough) in M3’s and have victor and speed victor titles on nearly all dungeons, it’s solid with leeching flurry on a piece of gear you don’t need heals, your only die from 1 shot stuff

[@Savvvo]

Amen, my go-to for M3s too.

[@Bjk_Ayvalik]

I play the same build with the same attributes I have 11496 live I die in muta 2 to fast ...😢 What I do wrong...

[@SteveBiscuit1440]

I was running a skewer spear with lifetaker. It's been fun to use. 5 con medium with featherweight and fort perforate I was decently tanky and still pumped out plenty of dps. Was great for pugs.

[@Savvvo]

Oh wow that’s super interesting, might try that out!

[@SteveBiscuit1440]

@@Savvvo dump vg abilities and spear away. Could pull agro here and there so I was doing something right dps wise. Felt much safer than 100con light. Does get frowned upon by some though spear vg medium what is this guy doing... Lol. The idea behind it was someone else running a ls/flail paladin tank with 4 dps.

[@Savvvo]

@SteveBiscuit1440 I think it’s a cool idea to run skewer spear with lifetaker tbh and use VG as primarily buffing allies, I’m totally gonna mess around with that one day tbh! I wouldn’t go medium though for PvE for sure, I think you can pull off light easily with that build

[@SteveBiscuit1440]

You should just try 5 con medium to see where your DPS is at. Yeah light will be more but if your not speed running it's plenty and a lot more survivability. Dead DPS is low DPS.

[@intered144]

Great informative build guide, going to try it. Hopefully I can find the gear for it, not much good stuff on trader. Anyway, you earned a sub. And hopefully you will make a build guide for a high survivability PvE DPS build in the future

[@Savvvo]

appreciate the comment - enjoy the build!

[@sethbenton7555]

Void Gauntlet is probably the best high survival weapon in the game. Great DPS, can solo mobs because of cleave and heals as much as 1400 per second. Can solo those solo trials no problem. Can just stand there and DPS through the damg.

[@None-93]

Just subbed. Bro you think you can put out a sin hatchet / spear build? Your video was so easy to follow and understand all while being in depth. If you have time to. Sorry to bother.

[@martyn94ma]

Would be cool if they added those shield and pistols and also would love to see duel daggers or swords

[@Savvvo]

Dual daggers and pistols are right around the corner I’m sure!

[@isDelka]

Thank you very much for your video, you explain very well, I am a Spanish viewer. I have a question, I am usually new to the game If I like this combination of weapons, is this the final build? obviously with all the perks you mentioned

[@martyn94ma]

It will be as he's max rank. Maybe he changes for different activities tho

[@Savvvo]

Yes - there are many builds though, and you can change any of these that you would like to make it right for you. Some people run 300 DEX, 250 INT, and the rest CON, and that works well with the rapier damage (but minimizes some of the spear damage).

[@Yacob_Rl]

I personally love this build, the only problem i have is the sustainability im really squishy which is okay because its light Armor but i would love to be able to self heal cause we cant rely on potions and food i have the life steal on the spear and leech on the ring along with divine on the amulet but it doesn't really do much tbh i am running more con and less int as well but do you or any have any thoughts or suggestions for me?

[@Santas123]

try the blooddrinker if you have trouble surviving

[@thomasanderson4210]

I’ll watch this again tomorrow after work but did you go through the pve rotation. Spear first then rapier?

[@dalegarcia3608]

Could you do a rotation on this please

[@Savvvo]

Tondo, flurry, tondo, flurry and finish, repeat

[@DOMENANT1]

So I watched this build guide and I like it but what archetype did you start out with? Also does that matter?

[@Savvvo]

archetype has no impact on being able to run any build

[@knamliss]

Would dropping proper spacing for red curtains not be better? Or do red curtains and refreshing strikes not stack?

[@JordanCunningham-f2c]

I was recently told (beebop on KZbin) to not use regeneration on earring. Especially for M3s, it aggros mobs.

[@nocturne3455]

Yes because healing generates threat. If the tank is rounding up a room of enemies but isn't generating threat, the earrings will pull aggro from the tank who has yet to taunt.

[@oDALEo-]

Threat was completely overhauled for Aeternum so you both should say less.

[@JordanCunningham-f2c]

@@oDALEo- thanks DALE 😂. Make a video buddy and stop the hating.

[@Drizlexx]

@@JordanCunningham-f2cMrMojitoTV made a video about it look it up

[@TheGrooviusMaximus]

Maybe a noob question, but why take the extra intelligence when you could take extra dex to benefit both weapons? Does bleed count as elemental damage or are you utilizing elemental damage from other sources?

[@Savvvo]

Intelligence scales off of Rapier, and after 350 of any attribute there is a great amount of diminish returns. The passives for the INT attribute I can pick up also supports overall damage output by quite a bit for the rapier!

[@timmylee6070]

why do you run sweep over cyclone? isnt cyclone better for mobbing? or are you building for singular boss?

[@Savvvo]

Depends on how much you trust your tank imo! Realistically you shouldn’t be taking any damage if you have the correct placement, so no need to use cyclone for the healing. I like sweep for the cc primarily, plus helps with named enemies and junk in mutations.

[@bryanxiong6608]

how long did u play to get all of those rare wealth

[@MikeVandi]

Wouldn’t you want to socket your Finisher with Abyssal Amethyst Runeglass and then stack extra void damage in stuff like your pants with sighted moonstone runeglass? So those all proc and stack to your dps?

[@mustafakilic8693]

I appreciate you the, video was very nice. Would be cool if you could show what you recommend on all the items except the few you've chosen to show.

[@Savvvo]

Priority perks for armor is enchanted ward, refreshing, and elemental aversion.

[@TheChickn]

Hi, I wanted to start over and play completely alone. Which is the easiest way to level up single? I'm torn between bow and fire staff. ? Thanks

[@Savvvo]

@@TheChickn follow the main story quest to level up, and you can make a ton of weapons work. Spear and Hatchet are both really great for solo leveling. Maybe pair bow with spear or hatchet and see how you like it!

[@oDALEo-]

You should do a video breaking down empower, it's cap etc

[@Savvvo]

I agree, it’s such a complicated process, mojito has a good spreadsheet about it somewhere

[@Sensei-dm4yi]

Any chance you could make gearing guide for fresh 65lvl im not sure where to get better gear i watched doubloon video but rng sucks and still no items. I would like to do some pvp also but when i was farming doubloon i get almost one shotted so im bit lost what to do.

[@Savvvo]

I recommend running some Outpost Rush matches honestly - you might not do amazing, but you’ll get a crate at the end, and usually there’s some pretty nice, high gear score items up to 700.

[@Savvvo]

I recommend running some Outpost Rush matches honestly - you might not do amazing, but you’ll get a crate at the end, and usually there’s some pretty nice, high gear score items up to 700.

[@Legitcubano]

Doing the quest line for the rapier is tough

[@Savvvo]

Rapier is great after you have its weapon mastery up a bit for these abilities. Then it’s ezpz!

[@Mr.Meesters]

Thinking of picking up at least the rapier and I see your sabre like rapier? Which is it? :o (fingers crossed it's not cash shop xD)

[@wraidd]

Wouldnt Slash be better on the ring over thrust considering bleed is slash damage? and that's whats nuking the enemy? so Hearty/Slash dmg / bloodletting be better?

[@Savvvo]

I haven’t tested billed damage type - is it actually considered “Slash”? That’s interesting if it is, would need to do the math to see how much the difference is after going through the full combo with comparing ability damage output difference and billed damage difference!

[@wraidd]

@@Savvvo Yeah when you bleed you see the slash symbol, but i get it if it counts as thrust from the ability, so im not sure but its worth testing, i have a slash/bloodletting/hearty ring atm

[@Savvvo]

@ it’s definitely interesting though!

[@glizzzygobblin]

Where can I pick up the Azoth crystal shirt?

[@intered144]

May I ask what kind of food & drinks and potions u use on this build?

[@tugboatxpr8759]

Dex foods probably

[@Savvvo]

Yep, DEX food (can also make INT food work). I’ve also seen this build with 250 INT for additional bleed benefits too. Other than that, make sure health and regen pots are ready to go, and then if you really want to go hard, the desert sunrise or gemstone dust consumablss

[@patricklattimore9898]

Cannot make azoth gear as I am a noob any other gear plz

[@rsk171]

What does the colors mean in the attributes ( yellow/blue/purple)?

[@brzozx7651]

What perks is ideal for armor i mean BiS ? You said health is not mandatory but

[@Savvvo]

Enchanted Ward, Elemental Aversion and Refreshing are all great for light DPS

[@mitchellstevenson6868]

Where do you farm for the azoth crystal set

[@icedsavage5570]

What perks u have on headwear and gloves ?

[@Luldric]

Gorro, guantes, botas, amuleto etc.

[@JordanCunningham-f2c]

It’s definitely my go to verse corrupted. It’s sick. Finisher with spear , vicious-attunement and keenly empowered

[@Savvvo]

It’s juuuiiiiicy

[@heavz7803]

Isn’t rapier/musket the best for pve? Thought the default in m3s were musket

[@Savvvo]

I’ve never seen anyone use a musket in M3s xD

[@heavz7803]

@@Savvvo with the new update I’ve seen a ton of musket, it absolutely destroys bosses you should try it.

[@fenzterpenzter3701]

How u survive with this build? Damage is good but i get 2 hit killed in m2

[@Savvvo]

Make sure you have the necessary gems!

[@fenzterpenzter3701]

@Savvvo can u say please what gems i need

[@rafaelpupo5544]

@@fenzterpenzter3701depend the dungeon…

[@bryankin7592]

What perks are on your Amulet? Thanks

[@Savvvo]

For the amulet I’m a fan of Health and Stamina Recovery for sure. The third you have a few options to pick and choose from, but those two in my opinion are the best options!

[@Dani-vl9tm]

What rune you use?

[@Savvvo]

I like grasping vines for the rend and weaken.

[@honevx]

what should be medium weight and what should be light weight (eq)?

[@Savvvo]

This should always be in light! Thanks for watching!

[@JordanCunningham-f2c]

I do 150 strength, 100 intelligence. And 350+ dexerity for the perks and the spear does equal damage

[@Savvvo]

The flourish and finish in rapier is where the juice comes from! It’s a nutty build for sure.

[@JordanCunningham-f2c]

@@Savvvo oh yeah, 30k hits when you get 3 tondo bleeds is hella nice

[@numenorean6408]

For bleed rapier build, you should at least use 250 int mate. Makes bleed stronger.

[@Savvvo]

Yea I’ll have to try it out for the extended bleeds, I feel like I re-apply them so fast! Will try it out for sure. Do you use a spear for your secondary too when running this?

[@_e_z1601]

I was using ratchet, and had nothing but trouble. I will give this a try, but I'm nowhere near the kind of gear he has. 😬

[@JMaxiell54]

I can't find any spears with Enfeebling Skewer AND Enchanted or Rogue. Any tips?

[@Savvvo]

It’s possible! Check trading post, and run some OPRs and open the caches with a spear equipped!

[@MrJamesRip]

What heart rune should I be using?

[@dizciple8213]

What perk are you putting on attuned leather pants?

[@Savvvo]

I just used those temporarily, I’m gonna upgrade Tumbler Feetwraps and prob use enchanted ward on them :)

[@dizciple8213]

Ok. Thanks! Also what about the winged boots? Would they be a viable option?

[@Savvvo]

@ yea you can make those work for sure with this one!

[@dizciple8213]

Just found out you can’t use enchanted ward on tumbler feet wraps. What would be the option now?

[@Savvvo]

@dizciple8213 ooof, I’ll have to take another look. Elemental aversion fit?

[@uhhdriftzz4833]

Where do u get that set

[@elifuenmayor8359]

Does a str/dex build work just as well?

[@Savvvo]

If you want more bleed and rapier damage, consider putting more into intelligence. It won’t make the spear more effective, but will help the rapier even more.

[@skyreaper6472]

This video was very helpful. Im brand new to the games. Its alot to learn. You gained a new sub! Is there a meta set of weapons? Something i should be trying to level asap? Im currently using a very beginner version of this. Im primarily a solo player. Looking for recommendations that will help me the most while learning the game

[@cdennis170]

Can we get a write up on this?

[@nbkchaosseph9066]

All the gears u showed doesn't even show up in trading post in game. Even if those gears no one selling, it should show up upon searching right?

[@yaboysigma7282]

No

[@HanzoBuu]

Whats on the helmet and hands? Unless it doesn't matter

[@Savvvo]

You should try to ensure you have enchanted ward, elemental aversion, and/or refreshing on these pieces

[@HanzoBuu]

​@Savvvo thanks for response just wanted to make sure 👍

[@HanzoBuu]

​@Savvvo, what's the heartrune? Is it needed?

[@Slickbebosb]

Where does another crystal light drop?

[@darmaone6483]

i get 15k x3 on FNF damage with finisher finisher was a beast

[@krølle-1]

heard to read when you cirkle the mouse all the time. point once and keep it still.

[@matsinclairr7702]

what heart rune??

[@Savvvo]

I like grasping vines for crowd control and rend

[@Copperhead73_]

hi how do i get a soulpolen with hearty on it ? i try to craft it but i got a usuless random perk

[@Savvvo]

Gypsum kiln!

[@Copperhead73_]

I did craft one at gypsum kiln but i cant choose the last perk right ? It was random

[@M4rioR]

how this build could be changed for pvp?

[@DemiDevil99966]

if only i could find player who could help me get that finisher artifact great build though i'm trying to make it

[@MozlemZozlem]

how u survive in mutated dungeons? i get few hit death with this build

[@Savvvo]

Make sure you have all the necessary gems slotted for whatever the mutation element is!

[@dalegarcia3608]

How would you do a rapier bow or spear bow build

[@Savvvo]

This video shows you the rapier/spear build I use.

[@ChronoBaw]

why not go 350 int for the dps increase?

[@Savvvo]

You 100% can, and I recommend it if you’re really only focused on rapier. I just use the spear a ton too so I dumped more into DEX, but your bleeds will do more with the 250 INT, agreed.

[@Crispy_Deluxe]

What is the class?

[@Savvvo]

There are no “classes”. Regardless of what archetype you chose, you can run any combination of weapons, including spear/rapier.

[@Crispy_Deluxe]

@ oh cool thanks, sorry I just got the game

[@Bjk_Ayvalik]

I play the same build with the same attributes I have 11496 live I die in muta 2 to fast ...😢 What I do wrong...

[@Savvvo]

Make sure you are using the right protective gems for the mutation you’re running.

[@Bjk_Ayvalik]

@Savvvo yes , four gems for the dungeon

[@MOKAD82]

Why do you use "health" perk on armor when you have only 50 constitution ? Many players tole me Healath perk need lot of cons (200 maybe) to be usefull 🥴

[@Savvvo]

Enchanted ward, refreshing and elemental aversion are all better options than health for this build.

[@MOKAD82]

Nice, thank you 👍

[@riothegod5750]

Void blade dps build since its tracking is amazing now????

[@Savvvo]

I haven’t messed around with the updated tracking!

[@riothegod5750]

@@Savvvo plz test cause no one has a void build pve build but it seems pretty darn good so far to me.

[@o2savyy]

is this new servers??

[@Savvvo]

This build is for any and every server!

[@Cascaden-i2v]

I have a challenge for you. For those of us insisting on being tanks in heavy loadouts with STR based weapons but still want to maximize damage...can you do a guide for us?

[@sumblakdude9]

I mean its not going to be high dps as that's the trade off for being tanky

[@Zombgetsu]

Great sword and 2h axe

[@jakenbake8855]

No red curtains????

[@Savvvo]

Wut 😵

[@James-nw6bc]

Why take the perk 150 intel? it's elementary damage.

[@Savvvo]

INT scales with rapier, and depending on your gem choice could help overall damage output. If you want to use rapier as the main damaged dealer, it might even be worth going up to 250 INT!

[@rand0mh3lldiver_]

You can crouch in this game?

[@Savvvo]

Yep! And even dive to the ground!

[@eeicoke]

Distained Infliction is better than rogue and vicious

[@Savvvo]

Yea, I’m a fan!

[@AdamHjort]

I was doing sns and hammer as a dps cause i thiught it was cool; but i sucked in pvp and kept getting light/med armor from high level dungeons and cutlass keys chest; so now im switching to rapier cause i got a 715 one and im already loving it for bleed. This video was exactly what i needed to know attribute point allocation.