Cowardly Punishment | New World Skills
Cowardly Punishment
If Leaping Strike hits a target in the back: cause slow for 8s. Slow reduces target movement speed.
Tier V
More Information
Skill Tree: Swordmaster
Skill Type: Upgrade
Skill Tier: V
Required: Final Strike
Base Skill: Leaping Strike
Cowardly Punishment is an upgrade to the Leaping Strike skill for Sword And Shield users in New World. Cowardly Punishment belongs to the Swordmaster Tree, which is focused primarily on dealing damage as well as slowing enemies and rending their armor. This Upgrade causes Leaping Strike to slow a target for 8 seconds if hit in the back. Both Leaping Strike and Final Strike must be unlocked first before this Upgrade can be obtained.
Active Skills for the Sword And Shield increase in efficiency with Strength as their Primary Attribute and Dexterity as their Secondary Attribute. Investing into either Attribute will increase the damage of your Sword and Shield’s basic attacks and skills, though you will see a greater bonus for investing in Strength.
Related Weapon Skills
Leaping Strike
Leap 4 meters and deal 135% weapon damage.
Cooldown: 
25.0
Weapon Tree: Swordmaster
Tier III
Whirling Blade
Deal 145% weapon damage to all foes within 2 meters.
Cooldown: 15.0
Weapon Tree: Swordmaster
Tier I
Reverse Stab
A stab attack that deals 175% weapon damage.
Cooldown: 20.0
Weapon Tree: Swordmaster
Tier II