In the New World, mastering your weapon is the key to success in both PvP and PvE. With the introduction of the Chaos Edition Rifle, players will gain access to an overwhelming power: Chaos Blast. Designed for crowd control, slashing damage, and pure destructive power, this weapon can turn the battlefield into a chaotic war zone.

For players who want to master this artifact, you can pay attention to the MMOexp guide, which will provide a comprehensive interpretation. In addition, you can also get New World Coins to quickly upgrade, helping you quickly obtain other artifacts!

What is the Chaos Blunderbuss?

The Chaos modifier for the Blunderbuss fundamentally changes the way its core ability, Blast Shot, functions:

Chaos Blast Perk:

Blast Shot gains +300% push distance.

The first target hit is ignited and becomes a projectile, dealing 50% weapon damage to all enemies they pass through.

In essence, this turns your first unlucky target into a human cannonball. They're knocked backward violently and damage anyone in their path, while also suffering from a burn debuff. The Chaos Blast ability is as much about disruption as it is about AoE (area of effect) pressure, making it perfect for Outpost Rush, War, and small-scale skirmishes.

How to Get Chaos Blunderbuss

The Chaos version of the Blunderbuss isn't something you'll find in the average loot drop pool. To get it, you'll need to participate in Outpost Rush, one of New World's premier PvP-focused game modes.

Outpost Rush Rewards:

Play and complete Outpost Rush matches.

Earn caches and chests from participation and victory.

These reward caches have a chance to drop the Chaos Blunderbuss as a named weapon or a Chaos-modified Blunderbuss.

You'll improve your odds by:

Winning more matches.

Increasing your personal score through kills, assists, and capturing objectives.

Using Luck-enhancing consumables and gear (if they apply to OPR loot tables in your current version).

Because this weapon can't be reliably crafted or bought early on, most players farm Outpost Rush daily to eventually unlock it.

Chaos Blast Breakdown: Mechanics and Effects

The signature feature of this weapon is the enhanced Blast Shot:

1. +300% Push Distance

This means your Blast Shot will launch enemies incredibly far—often throwing them out of the control zone entirely. Great for disrupting healers, mages, or frontline tanks trying to hold the line.

2. Ignition and Projectile Effect

The first enemy hit becomes a literal weapon:

They ignite (burning for weapon damage over time).

They are launched and damage other enemies in a line behind them.

Damage from this chain hit is 50% weapon damage per target hit.

This gives you powerful cleave potential in clustered fights, such as:

Gate battles in War.

Mid-fights in Outpost Rush.

Corrupted portal zergs in PvE.

3. Gem Slot: Slotable

You can further enhance your Chaos Blunderbuss by socketing a gem:

Opal for increased damage when stamina is not full.

Malachite for bonus vs crowd-controlled targets.

Emerald to finish off low-HP players.

Slotting the right gem gives this weapon an edge in both burst combos and sustained pressure fights.

Best Weapon Pairings for Chaos Blunderbuss

The Chaos Blast's crowd control and AoE capabilities make it ideal to pair with:

1. Great Axe

Charge + Gravity Well into a Chaos Blast = Total disruption.

This combo tosses enemies together, then sends them flying.

Ideal for group fights where you want to displace back lines.

2. Ice Gauntlet

Use Ice Shower or Entombed for crowd control, then follow with Chaos Blast for AoE burn and knock back.

Very strong in choke points like gates or bridge fights.

3. Sword and Shield

Hold the line with Shield Rush and Defender's Resolve, then counter-push with Chaos Blast to scatter enemies.

Useful in PvE and War defenses.

4. Bow or Musket

Stay mobile, use Blunderbuss as a defensive disengage or aggressive knockback tool.

The Chaos version adds survivability for glass cannon builds.

PvP Strategy with Chaos Blunderbuss

Outpost Rush and War

Zone Denial:

Blast Shot enemies off control points, siege platforms, or walls.

Interrupt capture attempts by scattering multiple enemies.

Healer Disruption:

Target enemy healers, ignite them, and launch them into their own teammates.

Breaks healing circles and formation coordination.

Crowd Control Chain Combos:

Coordinate with CC-heavy allies. Use Blast Shot after Gravity Well, Shockwave, or Ice Storm.

Turn clumped enemies into free burn damage opportunities.

Escape Tool:

Use Blast Shot defensively to push melee attackers away.

Even if the ignition doesn't kill, it gives space for potions or repositioning.

PvE Use Cases

Portal Farming / Mutations

Use Blast Shot on tightly packed mobs to scatter and burn them.

Turn the first elite into an AoE bomb that softens entire waves.

Boss Adds Management

When bosses summon mobs, you can use Chaos Blast to instantly ignite and displace them.

Helps your tank manage aggro more efficiently.

Stat Priority for Chaos Blunderbuss Builds

The Blunderbuss scales primarily with Strength and Intelligence, so your stat allocation will depend on your secondary weapon choice:

Strength-Focused (Great Axe, War Hammer):

High melee burst, better survivability.

Intelligence-Focused (Ice Gauntlet, Fire Staff):

Longer range combos, burn synergy.

Split (Sword & Shield):

Balanced defense and offense, great for solo play.

Try to maintain around 150 Constitution for PvP survivability, then invest remaining points into your main damage stat.

Armor Choice

Medium Armor:

Best balance of damage, mobility, and resilience. Dodge rolls help position for Chaos Blast perfectly.

Light Armor:

Maximizes burst, but very risky in front line fights. Best for hit-and-run Chaos play styles.

Heavy Armor:

Tanky initiator build—excellent for front line control in War or Outpost Rush.

Tips to Maximize Chaos Blunderbuss Potential

Aim Low: Blast Shot often fires downward; aiming slightly above targets ensures better travel distance.

Time the Shot: Wait for enemies to cluster, then ignite and launch them mid-animation or cast.

Don't Overextend: It's a short-range weapon—get in, nuke, and disengage unless you're built to tank.

Conclusion

The Chaos Blunderbuss is a uniquely brutal addition to New World's expanding weapon meta. With its incredible ability to ignite, launch, and cleave through enemy lines, it shines in PvP and offers utility in PvE as well. Whether you're pushing through Outpost Rush ranks or defending a fortress in War, Chaos Blast adds explosive impact to any team fight.

Get ready to send your enemies flying.

MMOexp New World Team