[Top 10] New World Best Perks For Greatswords

These Perks listed below are some of the best you can get for Greatswords in New World. Some of them enhance abilities, and others add effects. No matter what the perk, you can sometimes get them in a random perk draw. Some weapons have a chance to draw a random perk, this can be a bit of a grind, but this can be useful as not all players have the same wants and needs. For each of us will find something else useful. 

Here is my selection hope you find it useful. 

1. Keenly Jagged, Bouldershard

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Draining your foes, thanks to Keenly Jagged you can now inflict bleed. This can aid you in battle as it adds to the damage your enemies are taking by draining their life essence slowly. The more bleed you cause, the quicker the win.

Effect

• Inflicts Bleed on critical hits, dealing 10% weapon damage per second for 6s (7s cooldown).

Here is a little advice when using this perk: Keenly Jagged is a great perk for bladed weapons, and is great to pair with Vicious.

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The story says that this blade stems from a boulder. This is only attributed to its size, so, I can see why they believe this. But the truth is no one can tell, because the last wielder of this blade has long passed.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 650-700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Named Item.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.
• Requirement: Level 61.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Strength.
• Trenchant Crits: Heavy melee attacks deal +34% critical damage.
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Keenly Jagged: Inflicts Bleed on critical hits, dealing 10% weapon damage per second for 6s (7s cooldown).
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Some advice, for this: This weapon can be dropped as a weapon or made from a recipe. Also note, that this weapon has a 28% chance to drop with the perk keen in its random perk slot. I hope this will help you.

2. Leeching Crosscut, Hesperian Gardener

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This Perk is most commonly found on a greatsword. This perk can offer you a small advantage since it will give you a little health back and that is valuable.

Effect

Greatsword

• Heals for 72% of the damage dealt by the final strike of Crosscut (Max 1 trigger per ability use).

Other Gear

• Heal for 33% of the damage dealt by the final strike of Crosscut (Max 1 trigger per ability use).

Some advice for you if choosing this: I would not use this perk on anything but the greatsword.  It can be found on other items but you still need to use the ability Crosscut to get the effect. Keep in mind that health is always important for all players.

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In this Utopia lies a weapon of unrivaled fury. It requires a strong-minded wielder to tap into its potential. 

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 650-700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Named Item.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Strength.
• Leeching Crosscut: Heals for 72% of the damage dealt by the final strike of Crosscut (Max 1 trigger per ability use).
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Mortal Power: Gain 15% Empowered for 20s on kill (1s cooldown).
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Advice from the wise: This weapon is great for a lot of different builds so have some fun with it. With this greatsword, you stand a 20.79% chance of getting Vicious, or an 18.87% chance of Keen as your random perk. There are other perks you stand a chance to gain as well but these two are the highest of them.

3. Skyward Nullification, Primal Greatsword of the Ranger

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This is an Ability Modefire perk or at least that's what I call them. Its effect is to remove one of the enemy's buffs reducing the rest is a valuable thing to have as it helps you to avoid getting debuffs.

Effect

Greatsword

• Hitting an enemy with Skyward Slash removes one of their buffs. Reduce remaining buffs by 50% (Only affects non-consumable buffs).

Other Gear

• Hitting an enemy with Skyward Slash removes one of their buffs. Reduce remaining buffs by 22% (Only affects non-consumable buffs).

Some free advice: This Perk may be found on other gear but its effect is greatly lessened so it's best to have it on a greatsword.

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Dare to wander into the wild in search of the great beast. For there you will find a scavenged greatsword worthy of holding.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Dexterity.
• Keenly Empowered: Gain 10% Empower for 5s on a critical hit (10s cooldown).
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Skyward Nullification: Hitting an enemy with Skyward Slash removes one of their buffs. Reduce remaining buffs by 50% (Only affects non-consumable buffs).
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Some advice just for you: With all I have seen this is one of the best greatswords if not the best one out there in the world. I would recommend this greatsword for almost all DPS builds but not all other builds.

4. Desperate Empower, Arm of Horus

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Feel the surge of power as the damage you cause increases. More damage is never a bad thing and can be very useful. 

Effect

• +12% damage when you are exhausted.

Take my advice: This perk can be used on many different parts of gear. Most of these can be used to its fullest.

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Its blade was infused with the power of the Gods, with this blade it brings the wrath of the Gods down upon your foes.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 650-700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Named Item.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.
• Requirement: Level 61.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Strength.
• Desperate Empower: +12% damage when you are exhausted.
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Shrinking Lightning: After dodging an attack, your next hit within 10s deals +45% base weapon damage as Lightning.
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Need some advice: I would recommend that you go for Hated as I believe this would be the best for this greatsword. You have a 28.49% chance of getting Keen and a 5.7% chance of getting Hated in your random perk slot.

5. Slowing Rupture, Ice Maker

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This is an Ability Modefire perk or at least that's what I call them. Slowing your enemies can be a benefit as this can give you a little time to switch or prepare for your next move.

Effect

Greatsword

• Slow enemies struck with Roaring Rupture by 40% for 5s.

Other Gear

• Slow enemies struck with Roaring Rupture by 25% for 5s.

Some Advice just for you: Use this perk well, note that all perks can be a little hard to use but don't give up.

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Have you ever wanted a sword once called upon by the great Mordred? This mighty sword is said to be the one.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 650.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Named Item.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.
• Requirement: Level 61.

Weapon Perks

• +33 Strength.
• Slowing Rupture: Slow enemies struck with Roaring Rupture by 40% for 5s.
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Desperate Empower: +12% damage when you are exhausted.
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Some advice: This weapon is great at dealing damage and I would recommend it for all DPS builds. It is excellent in PVP and PVE.

6. Trenchant Recovery, Tanglevine Greatsword

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A little more health is always appreciated by everyone, don’t you agree?

Effect

• Heal for 25% of the damage dealt by heavy melee attacks.

My advice here: Use this as often as you can to help bout you and your team making sure you stay alive.

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Do not fear as the roots grip you tightly, for they will give you great power in return.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 650-700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Named Item.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.
• Requirement: Level 61.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Strength.
• Keen: +7% critical chance.
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Trenchant Recovery: Heal for 25% of the damage dealt by heavy melee attacks.
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

My advice to you: Farm this weapon till you get Hated or Plauged Strikes.

7. Relentless Freedom, Verglas Greatsword of the Ranger

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A strong perk that is not easy for all but mighty for those who can. Crush your enemy in a few simple blows.

Effect

Greatsword

• Activating Relentless Rush removes Root and Slow. Increase Relentless Rush’s critical hit chance by 20%.

Other Gear

• Activating Relentless Rush removes Root and Slow. Increase Relentless Rush’s critical hit chance by 13%.

Some advice: Learn how to use this it's not the easiest though, but if you keep at it, you will not be sorry.

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Crafted from the finest steel and ice, this weapon comes to you from Glacial Tarn with immense power.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Dexterity.
• Vicious: +7% critical damage.
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Relentless Freedom: Activating Relentless Rush removes Root and Slow. Increase Relentless Rush’s critical hit chance by 20%.
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Here is a little advice: This weapon is great, and its random perk can be Keen, Hated, Lifestealing, or  Keenly Jagged. These are all great.

8. Steadfast Purification, Black Talons

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Purify the battle but know it takes a toll. If you take charge, this may be needed

Effect

Greatsword

• Each attack of Steadfast Strike reduces your debuff durations by 66% (Max 1 reduction per attack).

Other Gear

• Each attack of Steadfast Strike reduces your debuff durations by 24% (Max 1 reduction per attack).

Some Advice: This is good for damagers and tanks.

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Can you feel the chaos, it is all due to her death. There was peace once upon a time when she lived.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 650-700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Named Item.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Constitution.
• Steadfast Purification: Each attack of Steadfast Strike reduces your debuff durations by 66% (Max 1 reduction per attack).
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Vicious: +7% critical damage.
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Some Advice on this weapon: Steadfast and Vicious are two great perks of this weapon. It is good for most builds.

9. Vicious, Azoth Crystal Greatsword

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It has been proven to give a great amount of extra damage. Use it wisely as the build-up is timely.

Effect

• +7% critical damage.

Some advice to take with you: Once you start hitting, do not take a break, you will reap the rewards.

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Feel your strength growing as you hold the relics of mutation. There is an uncontainable amount of power found with the crystalized azoth.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 650-700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Named Item.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.
• Requirement: Level 61.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Magnify (to highest attribute).
• Vicious: +7% critical damage.
• Empty Socket: Add a gem to get its effect.
• Keen: +7% critical chance.
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Some advice here: Try avoiding the Trenchant Recovery perk on this weapon as it doesn't always work.

10. Trenchant Crits, Serenity

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Charge well before taking on your foe, but know you are mighty.

Effect

• Heavy melee attacks deal +34% critical damage.

Some Advice: As a beginner, I would not recommend using this perk. It is for the seasoned fighter.

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Drive your weapon with power as you also shine calmness onto the battlefield. You wield a force of nature with a serene calmness even during chaos.

Weapon Stats

All weapon stats are sourced from the New World website for accuracy.

Gear Score 700.

• 75 Base Damage.
• 7.0% Critical Hit Chance.
• 1.25 Critical Damage Multiplier.
• 60.0 Block Stamina Damage.
• 62.0 Stagger Damage.
• 34% Block Stability.
• 221 Slash Damage.
• Bind On Pickup.
• Tier V.
• Scales With: STR 81%, DEX 80%.
• 8.5 Weight.
• 3000 Durability.

Weapon Perks

• +38 Magnify (to highest attribute).
• Balanced Blade: Offense Stance: +2% empower per attack for 5s (max 10 stacks), Defense Stance: +2% Fortify when hit for 5s (max 10 attacks).
• Trenchant Strikes: Heavy melee attacks deal +23% damage.
• Trenchant Crits: Heavy melee attacks deal +34% critical damage.
• Refreshing Move: Light and heavy attaches reduce your active weapon cooldowns by 2.5% (0.2s cooldown).
• Random Perk if gear score is [600-625] or [675-700].

Some advice here: I would avoid trying to obtain this till the next big update since a lot of players have been getting faulty ones.

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