NHL 23 Builds: Best Forward Builds for World Of Chel and EASHL


Using the right NHL 23 builds is all about how you want to perform as a player and what you want to contribute to your team.

The builds boil down to three types of players in our opinion, those that want to score, those that want to support their team, and those that are looking to be a powerhouse.

Let's check out the best builds (so far) in NHL 23.

Best NHL 23 Builds (Forwards)

Perhaps you've yet to purchase the game but you're wondering which type of the several NHL 23 builds to use.

Today, we're going to go over Snipers, Two-Way Forwards, and Power Forwards. Keep in mind, these are likely to change as the game goes on.

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BEST BUILDS: Become a great scorer by using these NHL 23 builds.

Before you start building your NHL 23 player, it'll be good for you to spend some time deciding what role you want to play with your team.

From there, you can use any of the three NHL 23 builds we have below to help you out on your journey.

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Best NHL 23 Sniper Build

The Sniper build is one of the most popular NHL 23 builds as it gives players the best chance to score goals for their team.

However, you'll surrender a bit of size, so you might be pushed around a little bit with this "Speed Demon" build we found. This build mimics the Las Vegas Golden Knights Jonathan Marchessault.

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SNIPER BUILD: Speed past your opponent and score quick goals.

The Sniper Build is designed to be the scorer on the team but this build also has a subset that will make you much faster than your opponents.

This build is guaranteed to work incredibly well in World Of Chel 3v3 games as nobody on the ice will be able to keep up.

The basics of the build are:

  • Height - 5'9"
  • Weight - 160 LBS
  • Zone Ability - Make It Snappy

Here are the specifics:

  • Technique:
    • Wrist Shot Accuracy - 85 OVR
    • Slap Shot Accuracy - 85 OVR
    • Speed - 93 OVR
    • Balance - 75 OVR
    • Agility - 88 OVR
  • Power:
    • Wrist Shot Power - 84 OVR
    • Slap Shot Power - 85 OVR
    • Acceleration - 93 OVR
    • Puck Control - 88 OVR
    • Endurance - 83 OVR
  • Playstyle:
    • Passing - 85 OVR
    • Offensive Awareness - 93 OVR
    • Body Checking - 75 OVR
    • Stick Checking - 70 OVR
    • Defensive Awareness - 69 OVR
  • Tenacity:
    • Hand-eye - 80 OVR
    • Strength - 80 OVR
    • Durability - 79 OVR
    • Shot Blocking - 70 OVR
  • Tactics:
    • Deking - 79 OVR
    • Faceoffs - 90 OVR
    • Discipline - 78 OVR
    • Fighting Skill - 72 OVR

You can test out this build and decide against it if it doesn't fit what you're looking for. For something more balanced, check out the rest of our NHL 23 builds below.

Two-Way Forward NHL 23 Build

There's one thing that every team needs, balance on both sides of the puck. The Two-Way Forward is our personal favorite of the NHL 23 builds.

A Two-Way Forward isn't responsible for just scoring, they'll have to play strong defense too, making this the balanced of all the builds.

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BUILD GUIDES: Follow these steps to establish yourself as a Two-Way Forward.

You'll still be able to score goals but think of this as the play-caller of all the NHL 23 builds. Using this build will not only help your stats but help your team win as well.

The basics of the build are:

  • Height - 6'0"
  • Weight - 200 LBS
  • Zone Ability - Yoink

Here are the specifics:

  • Technique:
    • Wrist Shot Accuracy - 83 OVR
    • Slap Shot Accuracy - 82 OVR
    • Speed - 83 OVR
    • Balance - 82 OVR
    • Agility - 83 OVR
  • Power:
    • Wrist Shot Power - 81 OVR
    • Slap Shot Power - 81 OVR
    • Acceleration - 83 OVR
    • Puck Control - 84 OVR
    • Endurance - 83 OVR
  • Playstyle:
    • Passing - 85 OVR
    • Offensive Awareness - 86 OVR
    • Body Checking - 83 OVR
    • Stick Checking - 85 OVR
    • Defensive Awareness - 88 OVR
  • Tenacity:
    • Hand-eye - 83 OVR
    • Strength - 83 OVR
    • Durability - 83 OVR
    • Shot Blocking - 85 OVR
  • Tactics:
    • Deking - 80 OVR
    • Faceoffs - 85 OVR
    • Discipline - 84 OVR
    • Fighting Skill - 82 OVR

Now that we've gone over the balanced NHL 23 build, let's take a look at the power forward build for epic slap shots.

Power Forward Build NHL 23

The Power Forward Build in NHL 23 gives you a strong player that will body opponents next to the goal and can set up rebounds.

Several players enjoy using this build over the other NHL 23 builds. It's not a very speedy build but you'll definitely have control over the puck.

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BODY CHECKS: Control the puck and provide your team with some muscle.

You'll be able to shield the puck well, fight off checks and have the durability to stay in the game.

The basics of the build are:

  • Height - 6'4"
  • Weight - 220 LBS
  • Zone Ability - Big Rig

Here are the specifics:

  • Technique:
    • Wrist Shot Accuracy - 81 OVR
    • Slap Shot Accuracy - 83 OVR
    • Speed - 80 OVR
    • Balance - 85 OVR
    • Agility - 81 OVR
  • Power:
    • Wrist Shot Power - 83 OVR
    • Slap Shot Power - 86 OVR
    • Acceleration - 80 OVR
    • Puck Control - 87 OVR
    • Endurance - 80 OVR
  • Playstyle:
    • Passing - 80 OVR
    • Offensive Awareness - 86 OVR
    • Body Checking - 86 OVR
    • Stick Checking - 80 OVR
    • Defensive Awareness - 72 OVR
  • Tenacity:
    • Hand-eye - 80 OVR
    • Strength - 86 OVR
    • Durability - 86 OVR
    • Shot Blocking - 85 OVR
  • Tactics:
    • Deking - 78 OVR
    • Faceoffs - 85 OVR
    • Discipline - 84 OVR
    • Fighting Skill - 85 OVR

With all of the NHL 23 builds available, we recommend trying out a few before sticking with one in particular.

To learn how to get started in World Of Chel with one of these builds, follow this link.

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