The New World server for 'Arthdal Chronicles: Three Factions' (hereinafter 'Arthdal Chronicles') is refreshingly free from the usual gacha grind and predatory sales bundles, instead showering players with early-game resources. Skills are no exception, and you can pick up Rare-grade skills with relative ease through various content. The catch, however, lies in the 'Rare Skill Selection Chest'. For a newcomer, the sheer variety can feel overwhelming, making it a headache to decide what to pick. We at Kukmin Tree have sorted through the noise to bring you a priority guide for Rare-grade skills by class.

Q. Where can I find the Rare Skill Selection Chest in the New World server?
A. You can acquire them via the 'Valour Coin Shop' and as rewards for 'Growth Guide Stages 8 & 9'.

The most straightforward way to grab a Rare Skill Selection Chest in New World is through the Valour Coin Shop. You can snag one every month for 4,000 coins. Since Valour Coins are dropped by world bosses like 'Vargon' and 'Bari', keep grinding those bosses to hit your monthly target. Additionally, you will earn one chest each upon reaching Stage 8 and Stage 9 of the Growth Guide. These unlock at levels 90 and 93 respectively, so the Valour Coin route is your best bet for an early boost.

Q. Are there any skills that every class should prioritize?
A. Regardless of your class, anything that boosts 'Final Damage' is your top priority.

Before you pop that Rare Skill Selection Chest, let’s look at what is inside. The list contains 8 skill books per class: 3 'Active Skills', 3 'Passive Skills', and 2 'Common Passive Skills'.

Your first port of call should always be the two Common Passive Skills. For several classes, these include 'Final Damage' buffs, which naturally outrank everything else. Prime examples include the Archer’s 'Immersion', the Stormbringer’s 'Breeze', the Scholar’s 'Resonance Power', and the Warrior’s 'Unstoppable Will'.

If you are playing a Stormbringer, you might notice the skill book doesn’t explicitly explain what 'Breeze' does. You will need to head to 'Menu - Skill - Passive', select the 'Common Skill' tab, and tap the 'Breeze' icon to see the details. 'Breeze' grants a buff upon a successful attack, providing +3% 'Final Damage' and +4% 'Skill Speed' for 5 seconds. The duration is short, but with a 3-second cooldown, you can keep it active almost constantly. Keep this mechanical nuance in mind for other classes as well.

Q. What should I pick after grabbing the Common Passive Skills?
A. Follow the class-specific priority list curated by Kukmin Tree.

Once your Common Passives are secured, move on to class-specific powerhouses. For Archers, prioritize 'Rapid Fire'; for Scholars, 'Skilled Stance'; and for Paladins, 'Acceleration Sword'. These are critical for enhancing your gauge skills, which are the backbone of hunting, boss fights, and PvP. Many skills, such as 'Aiming Shot', 'Dance of the Falling Petals', and 'Acceleration Sword', see a massive jump in efficiency upon promotion. It is well worth checking your stats and prioritizing those upgrades. Promotion books can be easily obtained for 48,000 Mercenary Coins.

On the flip side, skills like the Warrior’s 'Steadfast' or the Priest’s 'Hand of Relief' do little to help with hunting or PvP. Since hunting efficiency is king early on, I recommend prioritizing sub-class common skills that boost 'Final Damage', such as the Warrior’s 'Unstoppable Will' or the Stormbringer’s 'Breeze'. Here is the priority breakdown by class.

[Warrior]
= Priority 1: Sub-class common skills (Warrior - Unstoppable Will, Priest - Self Heal, etc.)
= Priority 2: Guardian Shout, Shield Throw
= Priority 3: Expert Defense
= Priority 4: Shield of Valour
= Priority 5: Tempering, Warrior's Might, Onslaught, sub-class common skills (Warrior's Might, etc.)
= Priority 6: Steadfast

※ Prioritize 'Expert Defense' and 'Steadfast' if your focus is survival over hunting speed.

[Archer]
= Priority 1: Rapid Fire, Immersion
= Priority 2: Sub-class common skills (Warrior - Unstoppable Will, Stormbringer - Breeze, Priest - Self Heal, etc.)
= Priority 3: Multi-Shot
= Priority 4: Mark, Predictive Shot
= Priority 5: Insight, Archer's Might, Tempering, sub-class common skills (Warrior's Might, etc.)

[Priest]
= Priority 1: Sub-class common skills (Warrior - Unstoppable Will, Stormbringer - Breeze, etc.)
= Priority 2: Self Heal
= Priority 3: Restraint of Authority
= Priority 4: Land of Salvation
= Priority 5: Tempering, Priest's Might, sub-class common skills (Warrior's Might, etc.)
= Priority 6: Salvation, Hand of Relief, Prayer of Resurrection

※ Prioritize 'Land of Salvation', 'Salvation', 'Hand of Relief', and 'Prayer of Resurrection' if healing power is your goal.

[Fighter]
= Priority 1: Unstoppable Will
= Priority 2: Headwind
= Priority 3: Sub-class common skills (Stormbringer - Breeze, Priest - Self Heal, etc.)
= Priority 4: Rage Release, Ground Slam
= Priority 5: Skull Splitter
= Priority 6: Tempering, Fighter's Might, Onslaught, sub-class common skills (Stormbringer's Might, etc.)

[Scholar]
= Priority 1: Resonance Power, Skilled Stance
= Priority 2: Sub-class common skills (Warrior - Unstoppable Will, Stormbringer - Breeze, Priest - Self Heal, etc.)
= Priority 3: Spirit of Soul
= Priority 4: Execution, Soul Manifestation
= Priority 5: Tempering, Scholar's Might, Onslaught, sub-class common skills (Warrior's Might, etc.)

[Dual Swordsman]
= Priority 1: Sharp Sword Energy
= Priority 2: Random Sword Mark
= Priority 3: Sub-class common skills (Warrior - Unstoppable Will, Stormbringer - Breeze, Priest - Self Heal, etc.)
= Priority 4: Triple Strike
= Priority 5: Chain Slash
= Priority 6: Blessing of the Sword
= Priority 7: Tempering, Dual Swordsman's Might, Ruthlessness, sub-class common skills (Warrior's Might, etc.)

[Stormbringer]
= Priority 1: Breeze
= Priority 2: Sub-class common skills (Warrior - Unstoppable Will, Priest - Self Heal, etc.)
= Priority 3: Thundercloud, Eye of the Typhoon
= Priority 4: Whirlwind, Headwind
= Priority 5: Tempering, Stormbringer's Might, Onslaught, sub-class common skills (Warrior's Might, etc.)

[Paladin]
= Priority 1: Acceleration Sword, Steadfast Faith
= Priority 2: Sub-class common skills (Warrior - Unstoppable Will, Stormbringer - Breeze, Priest - Self Heal, etc.)
= Priority 3: Master of the Divine Sword
= Priority 4: Spin Slash, Excommunication
= Priority 5: Tempering, Paladin's Might, sub-class common skills (Warrior's Might, etc.), Firmness

[Assassin]
= Priority 1: Pursuer, Intense Cutting
= Priority 2: Sub-class common skills (Warrior - Unstoppable Will, Stormbringer - Breeze, Priest - Self Heal, etc.)
= Priority 3: Sleeve Cut, Life and Death Flower, Death Grasp
= Priority 4: Tempering, Assassin's Might, Ruthlessness, sub-class common skills (Warrior's Might, etc.)