There are five main categories of enemies that players can encounter in New World's Aeternum. Each of these has its own weakness players can exploit. The following is a table of all enemy types in New World, along with how much damage different attacks affect them:
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| Category | Arcane | Fire | Ice | Lightning | Nature | Slash | Strike | Thrust | Void |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancients | 100% | 60% | 100% | 130% | 100% | 85% | 120% | 100% | 110% |
| Angry Earth | 100% | 130% | 100% | 60% | 100% | 120% | 100% | 85% | 100% |
| Beast | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 120% | 100% |
| Corrupted | 130% | 100% | 60% | 100% | 115% | 100% | 85% | 120% | 100% |
| The Lost | 100% | 100% | 115% | 100% | 130% | 100% | 110% | 85% | 60% |
These numbers are important for players to know when combating tough foes, as knowing an opponent's weakness can sway the balance of a confrontation in the player's favor.
Here is a quick chart showing what types of weapons deal what type of damage:
| Type | Weapons |
|---|---|
| Slash | Rapier, Sword, Hatchet, Great Axe |
| Thrust | Bow, Musket, Spear, Sword |
| Strike | War Hammer |
| Fire | Fire Staff |
| Ice | Ice Gauntlet |
| Nature | Life Staff |
Note: No weapon inherently does Lightning, Arcane, or Void damage.
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