Sword and shield, SnS abilities in game New World character builds
List of all abilities for Sword and shield in New World. Each ability linked with builds with SnS created on New World Guide and sorted by amount of likes from users
![Defender's Resolve](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_sword_finalstand.webp)
Defender's Resolve
For 8s, reduce the incoming base damage from attackers by 30% and reduce the attacker's stamina damage while blocking by 20%.
This ability has grit. (Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Taunt Gem Compatible: If you have a Carnelian gem equipped in your sword, activating this ability inflicts taunt for 8s to all enemies within 8m. (Taunt causes monsters to focus only on you.)
Defender
Activatable
![Shield Bash](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_sword_bash.webp)
Shield Bash
Deals 50% weapon damage, staggering and stunning foes in front of you for 2s.
This ability has grit. (Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Taunt Gem Compatible: If you have a Carnelian gem equipped in your sword, this ability inflicts taunt for 6s to all enemies hit. (Taunt causes monsters to focus only on you.)
Defender
Activatable
![Shield Rush](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_sword_rush.webp)
Shield Rush
Rush forward 5m, staggering and pushing back foes. This attack deals 100% weapon damage.
This ability has grit. (Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Defender
Activatable
![Intimidating Rush](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_rush_slow.webp)
Intimidating Rush
On a successful hit, all enemies within 5m of you are slowed by 30% for 4s. (Slow reduces target's movement speed.)
Defender
Passive
![Improved Rush](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_rush_weak.webp)
Improved Rush
On a successful hit, all enemies within 5m are inflicted by 20% weaken for 10s. (Weaken reduces target's outgoing damage.)
Defender
Passive
![Counter Attack](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_dmgwhileblock.webp)
Counter Attack
When you block an attack, gain a stack of 3% empower for 5s. (Empower increases damage.) (Max 5 stacks.)
Swordmaster
Passive
![Achilles' Heel](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_slowonfinal.webp)
Achilles' Heel
The final attack in your light attack chain inflicts a 15% rend for 2s. (Rend reduces target's armor.)
Swordmaster
Passive
![Empowered Stab](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_dmgonheavy.webp)
Empowered Stab
Successful heavy attacks grant you 30% empower for 5s. (Empower increases damage.)
Swordmaster
Passive
![Defensive Training](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_fortwhileblock.webp)
Defensive Training
When you block an attack, gain 20% fortify for 5s. (Fortify increases armor)
Defender
Passive
![Defensive Formation](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ultimate_sword_defender.webp)
Defensive Formation
While blocking, reduce damage to all allies within 4m by 30%. (Cooldown 1s.)
Defender
Passive
![Tactician](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_reversestab_cdronhit.webp)
Tactician
On a successful hit with Reverse Stab, all other sword cooldowns are reduced by 25%. (Max 1 reduction per ability use.)
Swordmaster
Passive
![Cowardly Punishment](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_leapingstrike_slow.webp)
Cowardly Punishment
On successful hit, inflict a 30% slow for 3s. (Slow reduces target's movement speed.)
Swordmaster
Passive
![Opportunity](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_whirlingblade_rend.webp)
Opportunity
Whirling Blade inflicts a 15% rend for 10s. (Rend reduces target's armor.)
Swordmaster
Passive
![Critical Precision](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_hasteoncrit.webp)
Critical Precision
On critical, gain 20% haste for 5s. (Haste increases movement speed.)
Swordmaster
Passive
![Whirling Blade](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_sword_whirlingblade.webp)
Whirling Blade
Quickly spin around while extending the sword out, dealing two hits of 80% weapon damage to all foes within 2m.
Swordmaster
Activatable
![Unstoppable Stab](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_reversestab_grit.webp)
Unstoppable Stab
Reverse Stab now has grit.
(Grit prevents you from being staggered by incoming attacks.)
Swordmaster
Passive
![Final Blow](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_dmgonfinal.webp)
Final Blow
The third attack in your light attack chain deals 15% more damage and causes more threat.
Defender
Passive
![High Grip](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_rngblock.webp)
High Grip
Stamina damage is reduced by 15% when blocking a ranged attack with a shield.
Defender
Passive
![Intimidating Bash](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_bash_dmg.webp)
Intimidating Bash
Shield Bash causes greatly increased threat and now deals 75% weapon damage.
Defender
Passive
![Sturdy Grip](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_meleeblock.webp)
Sturdy Grip
Stamina damage is reduced by 15% when blocking a melee attack with a shield.
Defender
Passive
![Leadership](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ultimate_sword_swordmaster.webp)
Leadership
While holding a sword, the damage of all group members is increased by 10%.
Swordmaster
Passive
![Leaping Strike](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_sword_leapingstrike.webp)
Leaping Strike
Leap forward, dealing 100% weapon damage and staggering your target.
Swordmaster
Activatable
![Final Countdown](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_finalstand_armorabovehalf.webp)
Final Countdown
If your health is above 50%, damage reduction is increased by 20%.
Defender
Passive
![Tactical Strike](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_whirlingblade_cdr.webp)
Tactical Strike
Whirling Blade reduces its own cooldown by 5% for each enemy hit.
Swordmaster
Passive
![Recuperation](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_healboost.webp)
Recuperation
All incoming healing and regeneration is increased by 10%.
Defender
Passive
![Precision](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_crit.webp)
Precision
Sword and shield critical strike chance increased by 10%.
Swordmaster
Passive
![Final Strike](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_leapingstrike_extra.webp)
Final Strike
If you hit a foe below 30% health, deal 50% more damage.
Swordmaster
Passive
![Opportunist](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_dmgvsstunned.webp)
Opportunist
Abilities deal 10% more damage to slowed foes.
Swordmaster
Passive
![Concussive Bash](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_bash_stundur.webp)
Concussive Bash
Shield Bash stun duration increased by 1s.
Defender
Passive
![Mobility](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_hastewhileblock.webp)
Mobility
Move 33% faster while blocking.
Swordmaster
Passive
![One with the Shield](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_cdrwhileblock.webp)
One with the Shield
When you block with a shield, all sword and shield cooldowns are reduced by 1%.
Defender
Passive
![Invigorating Bulwark](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_staminagain.webp)
Invigorating Bulwark
Gain 15 stamina when hitting a target with Shield Bash or Shield Rush.
Defender
Passive
![Freeing Justice](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_removeonheavy.webp)
Freeing Justice
Successfully hitting with a heavy attack causes you to lose 1 debuff.
Swordmaster
Passive
![Restoration](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/upgrade_sword_finalstand_heal.webp)
Restoration
When Defender's Resolve ends, heal 15% of your max health.
Defender
Passive
![Reverse Stab](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/ability_sword_reversestab.webp)
Reverse Stab
A stab attack that deals 175% weapon damage.
Swordmaster
Activatable
![Elemental Resistance](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_elearmor.webp)
Elemental Resistance
Reduce damage from all magical types by 10%.
Defender
Passive
![Confidence](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_swordmaster_dmgwhilefull.webp)
Confidence
While health is full, deal 15% more damage.
Swordmaster
Passive
![Sturdy Shield](https://new-world.guide/cdn/v1.8.0/abilities/passive_sword_defender_armor.webp)
Sturdy Shield
Grants an additional 15% physical armor.
Defender
Passive