Muskets

Muskets are one type of weapon in New World. Muskets' damage scale primarily with Dexterity but also scales with Intelligence. Muskets have two skill tree, Sharpshooter and Trapper.

Summary
The musket is the strongest long ranged weapon in-game, it fires hitscan projectiles and scales 100% with dexterity.

Damage Type

 * Thrust

Strengths

 * High damage
 * Headshots deal extra damage

Weaknesses

 * Long reload time
 * Requires careful aiming
 * Requires ammo for every shot

Mastery

 * Musket Mastery