What is the focus of The Mechanic build?

This build for The Mechanic is not a meta build and focuses on maximizing damage and uptime of Sticky Bombs, utilizing crowd control from the Ice Gauntlet offhand for optimal performance.

What is the recommended mainhand weapon for The Mechanic build?

The recommended mainhand weapon is The Mechanic with Attunement/Distained Infliction.

How should attributes be allocated for The Mechanic build?

Allocate attributes as follows: Strength: 5, Dexterity: 350, Intelligence: 272, Focus: 25, Constitution: 5. Prioritize 350 Dexterity, 25 Focus, then fill the rest in Intelligence.

What armor perks should be prioritized for this build?

Prioritize armor perks in this order: Refreshing x4, Refreshing Stopping Power, Crippling Powder Burn, Enchanted Ward. Enchanted Ward is less important for ranged builds.

What jewelry is recommended for this build?

For the amulet, use one with Thrust Protection (e.g., Tanglevine Amulet) with Protection, Empowered, and Health perks. For rings, choose Elemental Band or Azoth Crystal Ring with Keen Awareness, Leeching, and Hearty perks.

Which Heartrune should be used in this build?

Use the Brutal Heartrune of Cannon Blast with Devourer, Bile Bomb, and Fire Storm.

What buffs and trophies should be used for Hive of Gorgons?

Use 3x Major Angry Earth Trophies (15% Angry Earth Damage), Infused Angry Earth Coating (15% Angry Earth Damage), Infused Angry Earth Ward (10% less damage from Angry Earth), Powerful Honing Stone (7% Empower), Desert Sunrise (17.5% reduced DoT duration), and +48 Food. Ensure 5 buffs are active before Gorgon boss fights.

How does Empower work in this build?

Achieve 58% total Empower with: Heightened Precision x6 (18%), Empowering Weakness (5%), Empowering Headshot (10%), Elemental Affinity (8%), Empowering Toast (10%), Powerful Honing Stone (7%). Elemental Affinity x2 applies briefly after using Ice Gauntlet, then drops to x1.

What are key tips for playing The Mechanic build effectively?

Focus on maximum Sticky Bomb uptime for massive clump damage. Practice aiming and timing Sticky Bombs for the delayed explosion.

The Mechanic Build - New World Season 9

This build for The Mechanic in New World Season 9 is not considered a meta build, but can be a lot of fun to play. The focus of this build is to maximize damage and uptime of Sticky Bombs. Maximum damage with this build thrives with crowd control, which is why Ice Gauntlet was picked for the offhand since it applies lasting crowd control.

Mainhand Weapon

The Mechanic Build for New World Season 9

The Mechanic with Attunement/distained infliction

The Mechanic Build musket skill tree for New World Season 9

Offhand Weapon (options)

The Mechanic Build offhand ice gauntlet for New World Season 9

Hoplite Ice Gauntlet with Unending Thaw

The Mechanic Build ice gauntlet skill tree for New World Season 9

OR Void Gauntlet with Nullifying Oblivion.

Attribrutes

Strength	5
Dexterity	350
Intelligence	272
Focus	25
Constitution	5

Prioritize 350 Dexterity, 25 Focus, then fill the rest in Intelligence.

Armor

Prioritize armor perks in the following order:

Refreshing 4x

Weapon Perks

Enchanted Ward

Mortal Ref r eshment and Mortal Power

The Mechanic Build helm and chest for New World Season 9

The Mechanic Build gloves and pants for New World Season 9

The Mechanic Build boots for New World Season 9

Jewelry

For ranged builds the best option for amulet normally has Thrust Protection, but this can change depending on the activity. Great named Thrust amulet: Tanglevine Amulet.

The Mechanic Build amulet for New World Season 9

Perks to aim for in an amulet:
Health
Protection
Empowered

Ring options are usually Elemental Band, Azoth C rystal Ring, or an equal Gorgon ring.

The Mechanic Build ring for New World Season 9

Perks to aim for in a ring:
Hearty
Keen Awareness
Leeching

The Mechanic Build earring for New World Season 9

Perks to aim for in an earring:
Nimble
Refreshing Toast
Empowering Toast

It’s important for the Earring to be Intelligence in this build to hit the correct attribute splits.

Heartrune

Brutal Heartrune of Cannon Blast

Devourer

Bile Bomb

Fire Storm

Typical Buffs and Trophies

Pick the appropriate buffs for the enemy you are facing. The layout below is an example for Hive of Gorgons. You should be able to count 5 buffs above your health bar before Gorgon boss fights.

3x Major Angry Earth Trophies – 3×5%(15%) Angry Earth Damage
Infused Angry Earth Coating – 15% Angry Earth Damage
Infused Angry Earth Ward – take 10% less damage from Angry Earth enemies
Powerful Honing Stone – 7% Empower
Desert Sunrise – reduce duration of incoming DoTs by 17.5%
+48 food Steamed Abaia Serpe

How to Play

Powder Burn
Auto attack
Sticky Bomb
Stopping Power
Auto attack
Sticky bomb

Save Stopping Power for when Sticky bomb is on cooldown and after an auto attack since it does not need to be reloaded.

Most engagements should start by using your offhand weapon, but the ice gauntlet abilities can also be rotated between Sticky Bombs.

Aim for headshots with auto attacks to further reduce ability cooldowns faster.

Empower details

Heightened Precision x6	18%
Empowering Weakness	5%
Empowering Headshot	10%
Elemental Affinity	8%
Empowering Toast	10%
Powerful Honing Stone	7%
Total	58%

Elemental Affinity x2 will only last for a bit after engaging with Ice Gauntlet first, then go down to x1 until you engage with Ice Gauntlet again. This helps since Heightened Precision has to ramp up over the fight.

To know where your current Empower total stands, check out the Empower Calculator.

Tips to remember

This Mechanic build is entirely built around having maximum uptime and throwing as many Sticky Bombs as possible. This can result in massive clump damage, but requires practice in aiming the sticky bomb and timing it correctly for the delayed explosion.

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The Mechanic Build – New World Season 9