Finally! Shattered Spirit Necromancer is absolute GOD TIER in Diablo 4 Season 12
It's insane! The biggest problem with WoW TBC Classic Anniversary remains unresolved!
Dear players, it's been over a month since Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary launched, and the popularity of this classic server is undeniable.
Data clearly shows that player activity on this server has been steadily rising, attracting not only many returning veterans but also a large influx of new players.
However, while enjoying the game, many players, like myself, have likely discovered a fatal flaw in this version – the overall pace is too fast, and the developers have been slow to make adjustments to keep up.
Instead of enjoying the game, we've been driven to exhaustion by various issues.
Based on my personal experience over the past month, I'd like to discuss some of the most prominent problems in the current version and offer some thoughts and suggestions, hoping to make this classic version more suitable for all players' playstyles.
Acquiring equipment requires too many HonorsFirst and foremost, Honor requirement for PvP gear is incredibly high, making Honor grind extremely tedious.
Currently, Battlegrounds offer a pitifully small amount of Honor. A single Battlegrounds session, lasting nearly half an hour, even with full participation, only yields around 200 Honor. However, a decent PvP set requires over 10,000 Honor, meaning countless Battlegrounds would be needed to complete a full set.
While PvP daily quests like Terraar and Hellfire can yield around 1,000 Honor, these quests lack true PvP combat. Alliance and Horde players tacitly agree to quickly capture towers and complete tasks solely for Honor. Players who genuinely dedicate themselves to Battlegrounds receive negligible rewards.
This system robs Battlegrounds of its original fun and forces players to invest exponentially more time and effort for a single piece of gear, making it a poor investment.
Leveling system is unreasonableSecondly, the leveling system from 58 to 70 is extremely unreasonable and completely out of sync with the short version cycle.
WoW TBC Classic Anniversary is a short-term server, lasting only 8 to 10 months, much shorter than the regular 18-month release, yet the leveling difficulty hasn't decreased at all.
Even players who enjoy questing will find their experience bar progressing frustratingly slowly even after two hours of focused quest completion.
They might be stuck around level 63 after a long time, and reaching level 70 will require a significant amount of time.
More importantly, for ordinary players, the time they can dedicate to the game each day is limited. They also need to squeeze in time for guild raids, leveling their main character's reputation, and exchanging badges for gear, leaving no time to level alts.
Equipment drop rate is too lowFurthermore, the extremely low drop rate for raid gear severely impacts the player's experience during raid progression and character development.
Whether it's a 10-man raid like Karazans or a 25-man raid, the drop rate for high-quality gear is ridiculously low. Many guilds have spent weeks trying to clear raids, yet still haven't gotten the gear they want. Even some common, useful gear, and even $1, is extremely difficult to obtain.
For casual players, opportunities to participate in raids are already limited. Finally managing to assemble a group for a raid, only to return empty-handed, leads to repeated disappointments that easily erode their enthusiasm for the game. The already short expansion, relying solely on luck to acquire gear, makes the progression path exceptionally difficult for many players.
In addition, the developers might consider adopting the approach from WotLK Classic, adding a vendor that allows players to acquire high-quality gear from previous phases using a specific currency.
Ultimately, the root of these problems lies in one thing: WoW TBC Classic Anniversary expansion is too short-lived, yet it retains the settings of a regular expansion without any adaptation, directly raising the barrier to entry for the game.
This version was originally intended to allow players to relive the classic experience and enjoy a short-term gameplay experience. However, the current settings have caused anxiety for most players, who, despite investing time, cannot keep up with the pace of the update, leading to significant frustration.
The developers have made some minor adjustments, such as lowering the exchange price of some Honor gear and optimizing the dungeon unlocking mechanism for alt characters. However, these adjustments only address minor issues and do not solve the core problem of the overly fast-paced update.
What we need are adjustments that are more aligned with the actual needs of a short-term seasonal server, allowing ordinary players to easily keep up and avoid excessively wasting energy and time on leveling, farming Honor gear, and grinding for equipment.
Have any of you encountered these problems while playing? Or do you have any different opinions or suggestions regarding the update adjustments? As long-time WoW players, we raise these issues not to complain, but because we genuinely hope that Burning Crusade Anniversary can be improved.
We hope the developers will listen to the players' voices and make truly effective adjustments in future updates, allowing every player who invests time and effort to fully enjoy WoW TBC Classic Anniversary, making the game world more relaxed and fun.
Diablo 4 x DOOM Collaboration Event $125 Cosmetics Spark Mass Player Discontent | More Expensive than DLC!
Dear fans, Diablo 4 Season 12 has just launched, bringing a wealth of new content. Besides transforming into The Butcher and experiencing the thrill of wielding this ferocious boss's power to annihilate all enemies, there's also the brand-new unique Bloodied items and Killstreak system to help you create unprecedented build power!
Of course, the developers didn't stop there. The day after the release of Diablo 4 Season of Slaughter, on March 11th, they also launched a new collaboration event with Doom: The Dark Ages. As a dark fantasy shooter, DOOM's intense combat and exaggerated visuals perfectly match the theme of The Butcher's carnage in Diablo 4 Season 12. Therefore, the event has generated considerable buzz since its launch.
However, after experiencing the event, many players didn't give the initial reviews of this Diablo 4 x DOOM collaboration a positive one. The player community described it as another pointless money-grabbing event. So, what's the real story? Let's take a look at the full details of this collaboration and share our thoughts. Then you can decide whether to participate.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Event ReliquaryThis collaboration event launched on March 11, 2026, coinciding with the release of Season 12, and will continue until April 26, 2026.
The highlight of this update is DOOM: The Dark Ages Event Reliquary. Like regular Reliquaries, players need to use a specific token instead of $1 to unlock rewards. The key token is Dark Ages currency, which can only be obtained by defeating Elie and Champion enemies during the event.
There are 10 items waiting to be unlocked in DOOM: The Dark Ages Reliquary. However, these items are usually just cosmetic and don't offer any real benefits to your character. If you're aiming for increased character strength, you can ignore them; if you're an avid collector, don't hesitate to add these cosmetics to your inventory!
Players can use these rewards to transform ordinary shields into Doom's Shield Saw and their melee weapons into Slayer Flails. These new weapon styles might bring some different fun to your monotonous killing spree.
In addition, during the event, players can collect Doom Chests dropped by defeating Lair Bosses, which have a chance to drop unique weapons that resemble Doom's Crucible Blade. Finally, once you unlock all 10 rewards, you can also access the exclusive Forsaken Gates Town portal.
If you log in to the game during the event, you'll also have a chance to obtain free unique emblems, with the following times:
The Dark Before Dawn emblem: March 11 PT / March 12 PKT Grandeur of the Gutted emblem: March 13 PT / March 14 PKT Rip and Tear emblem: March 15 PT / March 16 PKTIf you find out too late, the event may have already ended, but don't despair, as they will most likely reappear in a later Reliquary event. So stay tuned!
Collaboration Bundles Available in the Premium ShopBesides the event gameplay, the collaboration bundles in Premium Shop have become a point of contention because of their high price and low cost-effectiveness.
The core item in this bundle is the Doom Slayer Armor Pack, which includes cosmetics for all 7 classes and costs 5,700 Platinum ($49.99). Meanwhile, each Praetor skin for each class is individually priced at 2,500 Platinum (~$24.99) and cannot be used across classes, making it more expensive to collect all the skins.
There's also The King of the Forge-Wing Bundle, valued at 2,800 Platinum ($24.99). This bundle includes Mecha Dragon Serrat mount skin, which is only available for cat mounts.
Additionally, you can also purchase the unique Cyclopean Cackle Bundle and Souls of the Lost Bundle for 2,500 Platinum (~$24.99).
Attention! If you're interested, please note the timing: The premium shop content will be available on March 12 at 12:00 PM PT / March 13 at 12:00 PM AKT.
Besides these, there's a small surprise to look forward to: Cacodemon and Lost Soul Pets.
You can pet and interact with them. The Cacodemon and Lost Soul Pets are priced at 2500 Platinum each. Each pet comes with a Mount Trophy and an Emblem, offering a fantastic opportunity to enrich your collection.
The collaboration costs significantly more than the base gameWhile the collaboration items visually recreate Doom style, the overall pricing strategy has sparked considerable discussion among players.
The complete collaboration outfit costs $125, a price not only significantly higher than the upcoming Diablo 4's Lord of Hatred expansion at $39.99, but also exceeding the base game's price of $49.99. For a collaboration that only offers cosmetic content, this pricing is clearly excessive, disappointing many players.
Overall, this Diablo 4 and DOOM collaboration leans more towards cosmetic and commercial aspects, with relatively limited innovation and integration in gameplay. The high prices have deterred many players. However, setting aside the collaboration itself, Diablo 4 season 12's gameplay mechanics are excellent, and player interest remains high.
Please note that this event ends on April 26th, so join now to win your exclusive rewards. It's also worth mentioning that the new Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred DLC officially launches on April 28th, so you won't have much free time!
ARC Raiders Update: New Enemies, Beard Customization, and Blueprint Controversy
ARC Raiders continues to bring players new gameplay experiences and insights with each update. This game, primarily focused on shooting and extraction, has launched a new seasonal event, mainly adjusting resource balance and also buffing enemies.
Each ARC Raiders update brings new challenges and opportunities, but player feedback on these updates can easily spark significant conflicts. Below is a breakdown of ARC Raiders update content, player requests, and subsequent developer updates.
IntroductionThe new event update largely follows this year's update roadmap, meeting player expectations. Shrouded Sky is the name of this update, and players can easily guess from the name that it will present significant environmental challenges.
Following the usual practice of seasonal events, Shrouded Sky creates environmental conditions unlike any before. The changes to the raid gameplay have many players eager to try their hand at the new map.
Hurricane map conditions introduce dust and debris into the air, affecting players' offense and defense. For example, strong winds often leave players overwhelmed in crisis situations.
On the other hand, sudden environmental chaos can also present an excellent opportunity to ambush enemies, maximizing damage while minimizing impact for a surprising and unexpected effect.
Open terrain allows hurricanes to rage more freely, increasing the difficulty of survival. Extreme weather and interference from ARC machines also place higher demands on players.
Update - Enemy and Character AppearanceThe update to ARC machines introduces two new ARC enemy variants. Breaking with established patterns, these new enemy variants alter combat strategies, such as in multi-location battles. To achieve victory, players are forced to change their strategies and step outside their comfort zones.
Besides these significant changes that force players to rethink their winning tactics. Other changes worth noting for players include changes to character appearance. Players can now equip various facial hair options.
Common hairs include stubble and beards, which undoubtedly add a fun element to otherwise monotonous battles and are a small way to showcase one's unique style. This also adds richness and diversity to Raiders' looting in Rust Belt.
Enhancement - ExpeditionIn ARC Raiders updates, players can clearly feel the developers' increasing emphasis on Expedition system, its importance self-evident. Initially, Expedition system was an experimental mechanism for recording progress.
Now, Expedition system is evolving into a more mature reputation system. Completing projects and objectives becomes the player's task; successfully completing a series unlocks personal milestones.
After completing an Expedition, the player's game progress is complete. They can choose to rewind and reset certain points, while also receiving permanent bonuses to better prepare for the next Expedition.
The rewards for completing Expeditions are quite substantial. Players can earn $1, receive character bonuses, increase warehouse capacity, and improve resource utilization. Throughout the year's update roadmap, players will find that Expedition system will be released in multiple cycles.
This also reflects that Expedition system may become a flagship feature of ARC Raiders, serving as one of its iconic elements. The highly distinctive Expedition system continuously satisfies players' curiosity.
Community - Mushroom WarsBesides the official new initiatives that have generated considerable discussion among players, some new hot topics have emerged in the games community, such as Mushroom Wars, which initially raises questions.
Regarding Mushroom Wars, mushrooms specifically refers to the organic resources needed for player exploration, which are generally very rare. However, as exploration progresses, players learn that resource spawn points are limited.
Waiting patiently at spawn points to obtain more resources has become a consensus among most players. Therefore, frequent battles erupt near spawn points, even those often located in remote and less-visited areas of the map.
This frequent warfare transforms resource acquisition into a predatory activity, significantly increasing the danger of the areas and making players vulnerable to death. This player-driven change in game mechanics is part of ARC Raiders' unique appeal.
ControversyLearning from the previous update, many players discovered a bug in the blueprint system. By employing specific techniques to farm chests at specific locations on the blueprints, players could obtain substantial amounts of weapons and loot.
This latest map update, however, patched the drop rate of resources, especially ARC Raiders blueprints. An excessively high blueprint drop rate is detrimental to gameplay.
Since this has negatively impacted player experience, to mitigate player frustration, developer Embark continues by increasing the probability of obtaining high-level crafting materials, thus reducing the negative impact of decreasing blueprint availability.
Every new game update inevitably draws criticism from a large player base, with a core focus on whether it protects their interests. Some players believe it's extremely beneficial for the long-term development of ARC Raiders. Others object, arguing that the acquisition speed of gear doesn't significantly improve.
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ExpectationsThe latest update reveals that the next update will be Flashpoint. Flashpoint is expected to launch around the next phase of Escalation content cycle. While the developers haven't provided detailed information, players can generally infer from past updates that the map environment will probably change.
The biggest anticipated update for ARC Raiders is Rift Tide, expected to make a strong late-game appearance. The new environment will move away from Rust Belt, making exploring coastal biomes a new focus. The addition of a large ARC boss enemy will present players with even greater challenges.
The above summarizes the player's reactions to this update. Gathered here because of our love for ARC Raiders, please look forward to the next update!
Style vs Substance: The Brutal Reality of Marathon and ARC Raiders
Bungie's Marathon officially launched on March 5, 2026, and its striking similarity to Embark's ARC Raiders, released on October 30, 2025, has sparked considerable discussion among players. Can Marathon steal more players from ARC Raiders?
Initial data shows that Marathon's peak concurrent player count on Steam was slightly over 86,000. This is far less than its competitor, ARC Raiders, which boasted a remarkable 264,000 concurrent players on Steam upon its launch last October.
Both are PvPvE resource-grabbing games, inherently sharing many similarities. Both possess similar mechanics, such as shields, bandages, weapon attachments, traders, quests, stamina, and unique PvE enemies. Even both games feature energy guns.
So, given their high degree of similarity, what are the differences between these two games?
Game PerspectiveThe first and most obvious difference is the game's perspective. ARC Raiders offers a more forgiving third-person perspective, initially focused on PvE gameplay and still retaining strong PvE elements. Marathon, on the other hand, breaks the genre's boundaries, adopting a high-risk, high-reward first-person perspective, emphasizing player-versus-player combat. Marathon is known for its hardcore, PvP-centric gameplay.
Therefore, ARC Raiders allows you to experience pure PvE fun or fully enjoy the thrill of PvP. Marathon focuses more on PvP. These two games offer two different perspectives, allowing players to choose freely.
Frankly, you can play ARC Raiders casually without any problems. But Marathon is not so easy. I would even say that Marathon is not suitable for casual players.
Game InterfaceMarathon's HUD and user interface are a chaotic mess, like an obnoxious first-year art student's exhibition, filled with colors and symbols. While you eventually learn them, their design is far from intuitive. It looks like a random jumble of small cubes with some nonsensical designs; unless you read the descriptions, you have no idea what they are. Meanwhile, the map, PvE enemies, and sound effects are all a jumbled mess.
ARC Raiders currently offers a more polished and comprehensive experience. ARC Raiders's combat experience is far superior to Marathon's. You can attack monster parts, and they react. While fighting them is still frightening, they don't feel invincible. The monsters in Marathon are more like tanks, with only their heads as weak points.
ARC Raiders' sound design is simply amazing. You can accurately pinpoint the location of nearby machines through sound effects, and if you hear multiple machines, you can identify them solely by sound. Moreover, the gunshots are very pleasant to hear, and the environmental sound effects are perfectly in line with expectations.
ARC Raiders' map events and design are also superior. Flare flares truly offer players more options. Events like night raids, cold waves, and hurricanes genuinely change how players interact with the map, keeping the game constantly fresh.
Everything in ARC feels more meticulously designed: item pickup is clearer, the user interface is simpler and more ergonomic, missions and contracts provide a real sense of progress, you know exactly what to do, you have your own base, you can invest time at your own pace and desire, creating a more engaging intrinsic goal, and you can customize your character, both in appearance and skill tree.
Game ContentFor a game to maintain its longevity, it undoubtedly needs continuous updates and upgrades, bringing more challenging elements.
Many people love ARC Raiders because each extraction feels like completing a huge challenge, but since the first Expedition, players have rarely experienced that exhilarating moment of successfully extracting. Unless you play particularly recklessly, extractions are almost inevitable. However, Marathon does this much better; every successful extraction is a huge and exhilarating challenge.
Marathon is better suited to an extraction shooter because every moment is filled with brutal challenges. ARC Raiders, on the other hand, feels more like a PvE loot-hunting game. To obtain the high-level ARC Raiders Weapon, you must defeat Queen and Matriarch bosses, something many players haven't achieved even after two resets. Marathon makes high-level content more accessible through a clear faction progression system, rather than restricting it to specific enemies like ARC Raiders.
After the second Expedition, ARC Raiders' weaknesses became increasingly apparent. While I enjoy the game's social interactions, once you reach level 75, the items become as monotonous as a shopping list, leaving only those highlights. ARC Raiders should take a good look at Marathon. If there's any room for improvement in ARC, it's increasing the difficulty.
In addition, there's equipment. $1 are lackluster; aside from the golden weapon, the crafting costs for other equipment are pitifully low. I hope the consequences of PvP will be more severe, so players will be more motivated to seriously prepare their gear.
Everyone is comparing these two games because they are essentially both survival shooters. One will succeed, the other will fail - that's the reality. Most survival shooter players won't play both games simultaneously because they don't have that much time and energy.
Therefore, in the long run, Bungie and Embark need to compete for player bases. This is beneficial for players; both games need to continuously upgrade and improve to attract more players.
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Diablo 4 Aug 29, 2024How To Choose A Very Interesting Build In Diablo 4 Season 5? - Each Class
At this stage, Diablo 4 has entered the fifth season, called Season of the Infernal Hordes. In this season, many classes have made changes, including certain enhancements in skills, unique items, legendary aspects and paragons.
So when you start your exploration journey in this season, choosing a class with a variety of play styles may make you feel that the exploration process is very interesting and enjoyable. This guide will recommend to you what interesting class builds are available for you to choose in Season 5, as well as their advantages.
Classes Changes SorcererIn Diablo 4 Season 5, the class with the biggest change is Sorcerer, because it not only increases the base damage of Crackling Energy from 20% to 30%, but also increases the skill damage by 25% in its main Core Stat.
In addition, many of the Sorcerer’s skills have also been enhanced, such as Spark, Arc Lash, Chain Lightning, and Blizzard, which are very popular among players, allowing you to experience more pleasure in battle and better feel the satisfaction after defeating the enemy.
Not only that, Aspect of Elemental Acuity has also been enhanced, and you can get higher mana recovery and damage output when using Sorcerer in Season 5. Since the damage has been enhanced, in terms of defense, Sorcerer has gained higher movement speed, higher shield value, and higher damage reduction.
By the way, Sorcerer’s passive skills have also been updated - increasing the chance of stun, immobilize, and freeze effects on enemies. These changes have made Sorcerer the most popular Class in this season, and all its builds are very powerful.
RogueIn Season 5, Rogue has also made some improvements. Now the class gains 1% more damage for every 9 points of Dexterity, which means your Rogue will deal 6%-7% more damage than in previous seasons.
Similarly, Rogue’s skills have been enhanced, most notably Flurry, which has increased its bonus damage by 1.3 times and has a 20% increase in Lucky Hit chance.
Exploit Weakness skill, which was previously criticized by players, has also been redesigned, now has a chance to increase damage by 25% over 25 seconds, and the duration of Preparation specialization has been increased by 10 seconds. These changes will make it easier for you to fight and get $1 faster.
However, unlike Sorcerer, not all builds are suitable for everyone. The most recommended one this season is Rapid Fire Rogue, because this build adds a new Diablo 4 Item introduced in Season 5, called Umbracrux. It can produce a totem and further increase the damage of the entire build.
Besides this item, you can also pick up Fist of Fate work, which works well with Rogue’s Lucky Hit and works very well in both teamwork and solo play. Even if it doesn’t provide you with new buffs, it will make your fights go by in a brief time.
DruidIt’s not necessarily the most powerful class in Season 5, but Druid offers a good mix of melee and ranged styles, which will allow you to find the best build for both solo and team games.
Druid has made no major changes this season, so the builds that have advantages are still the same: Boulder Druid, Landslide Druid, Wind Shear, and Wolf Companion Druid. But it should be noted that Landslide Druid will stand out a little because of the addition of many unique items.
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BarbarianPlayers familiar with Diablo 4 know that Barbarian is not as good as other classes in terms of overall power level and high-level world operation. And in this season, its defensive ability has even unexpectedly decreased, which is not a good choice for players who are anxious about health bars in battle.
But you can definitely put it in your team. Barbarian can create some benefits for your team through Battle Shout, which is always good. But not all Barbarian builds are unusable. Flay Bleed Barbarian is an exception, which has received some skill buffs.
With the buffs to skills like Upheaval and the diversity of items, there may be some new potential Barbarian builds in subsequent seasons. We can look forward to it together.
NecromancerLike Barbarian, some core skills of Necromancer, such as Shadowblight and Feast core skills, have been nerfed to a large extent. Of all the builds, Bone Spirit build may be the best Necromancer build for you to play single-player games. The viability of others has begun to decline for various reasons.
In Necromancer build, the most common gameplay is to revolve around the summoned armies of the undead. Some players find it interesting, but some players feel that relying on a certain Claass frequently will limit the appeal of this build.
Most Fun Builds Tier ListNow that you know all the build changes in Diablo 4 Season 5, you can choose the most interesting build you want to use based on the following!
S Tier Ak47 Landslide Druid Rapid Fire Rogue Andariel Rogue Chain Lightning Sorcerer Fire Bolt Sorcerer Lightning Spear Sorcerer Wind Shear Druid Bone Spirit Necromancer A Tier Whirlwind Barb Direct Bash Barb Flay Bleed Barb Ball Lightning Sorcerer Frozen Orb Sorcerer Blizzard Sorcerer Fire Ball Sorcerer Victimize Heartseeker Rogue Pen Shot Rogue Barrage Rogue Wolf Companion Druid Bone Spear Necro Minion Necro B Tier HotA Barb Rend Barb Upheaval Barb Pulverize Druid Lightning Storm Druid Arc Lash Sorcerer Meteor Sorcerer Nova Ice Shard Sorcerer Charged Bolt Sorcerer Incinerate Sorcerer Blood Lance Necro Bone Splinter Necro Twisting Blade Rogue Grenade RogueThese are some of the interesting builds you can choose from in Diablo 4 Season 5. Hopefully, you can use these builds to make your exploration of this season a little easier.
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Elden Ring Aug 28, 2024This Top-Tier Multi-Hitting Build Will Easily Destroy Everything In Elden Ring DLC! - Falx Curved Sword Build Guide
Are you ready to experience a new Elden Ring build? Here we are with Falx Curved Sword build that will allow you to deal massive multi-hitting damage, shredding bosses in seconds. Not only that, its fast attack animations and versatile gameplay will absolutely dazzle every player who sees it for the first time.
In this guide, we will take a look at the best Weapons, Spells, and Talismans for this build, as well as useful gameplay tips to help you master this build.
GameplayThis terrifying build is able to overwhelm enemies with its fast movement speed and deal devastating and fierce sword swings. Because of the tremendous damage this build deals per second, targets will die quickly and generally make boss fights incredibly easy.
StatsFor the stats of Falx Curved Sword build, we have assigned 50 points to Vigor, as the user is likely to get hit because of Falx’s long skill animations. As always, if you feel you really need more survivability when adapting to the gameplay of this build, you can always adjust it to 60 points.
Next is Mind, which is assigned 25 points. You can’t abuse Falx’s unique skill, and enemies usually die very quickly, so 25 points is more than enough.
We assigned 25 points to Endurance because we can’t abuse the unique skill, and 25 Endurance is just right for this play style.
Strength, Dexterity, and Faith As the main offensive stats in this build, we assign 75 to Dexterity, 46 to Strength, and 38 to Faith.
Finally, you don’t really need to add any points to Intelligence and Arcane.
WeaponsNext, let’s get to the best weapons for this build.
Main Weapon: Falx Curved SwordStarting with the chief weapon of the build, Falx we mentioned earlier. This is a Curved Sword type weapon that also comes in pairs. These swords require 12 Strength and 15 Dexterity for the user to properly wield the weapon, with both having D scaling for Strength, and B for Dexterity.
Weapon Skills: Revenger’s BladeFor Falx’s unique skill, Revenger’s Blade, a massive amount of damage can be dealt to a target. Not only does the multi-hitting slash combo have crazy damage multipliers, it can also trigger bleed procs.
If you’ve played Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Series, you’ll find the animations for Revenger’s Blade familiar. Pressing L2 continuously will have the user sprint into a target at high speed, finishing with two heavy hits.
Pressing L2 alone can be a powerful strategy when dealing with fast-moving targets, as it can serve as your move to close the gap while also dealing high damage in the process. If the user stops holding L2, the dash will stop and transition to a swiping attack. You can do this as described above, and it works well even without performing a multi-hit combo finisher.
To counter the finisher, after the swiping attack, you can also press R2 to perform violent multi-hitting sword slashes. Not only that, R2 finisher has an insane damage multiplier and can easily produce bleeding in the middle of the animation. If you learn how to use this finisher properly, enemies will die quickly and bosses will drop like flies.
Secondary Weapon: Spiraltree SealMoving on to the secondary weapon of this build, which is Spiraltree Seal, you can cast your critical buffs by equipping it and cast Spiral Incantations later.
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SpellsFor the suggested spells for this build, the best combination to go for first is Flame Grant me Strength and Golden Vow. Not only do they give you a 20% Physical Attack Boost and Stamina Recovery Buff, but they also increase your overall damage by 15% and add 10% damage negation. This is very helpful for this build.
Blessing of the Erdtree will take the next position as it helps the user recover 12 HP per second for 90 seconds. If you have enough $1 budget, you can also choose to equip Bloodsucking Cracked Tear. Their synergy will greatly slow down your HP loss.
Giant Golden Arc is the last spell in this list that allows us to make viable AOE and range attacks. This spell will help you deal with multiple enemies easily and give you more combat flexibility.
TalismansContinue to see the best Talismans that you need to focus on.
Shard of Alexander: This provides a 15% skill damage increase. Lord of Blood’s Exultation: Because you will be dealing with frequent bleeding procs in this build. When it is activated, you can easily knock down your target and end the battle. Claw Talisman: If the enemy is immune to bleeding procs, it is recommended to replace Lord of Blood’s Exultation with Claw Talisman because you can later choose to use the jumping attack of Curved Sword in succession. Millicent’s Prosthesis & Rotten Winged Sword Insignia: Since we are dealing with fast multiple-hitting attacks as the main source of damage in this build, slotting in Millicent’s Prosthesis and Rotten Winged Sword Insignia guarantees that all your attacks are fast and multi-hitting. Flask Of Wondrous PhysickFor its Flask of Wondrous Physick combo, slotting in Thorny Cracked Tear is pointless for this build. As mentioned before, we can also use Bloodsucking Cracked Tear in this build. However, if you think that is too much, Greenburst Crystal Tear is a viable option for faster stamina recovery.
Pros And ConsFinally, let’s take a look at the pros and cons of Falx Curved Sword build, as well as the challenges you may face and help you overcome them.
ProsLet’s start with the pros first. The first one is, of course the insane damage output of this build. Even without counting bleed procs, the damage multiplier of Revenger’s Blade is insane. You can easily notice this even when dealing with bleed resistant enemies.
The damage of this build gets even better because of the build’s ability to inflict bleed procs. Your fast normal attacks can easily be upgraded and inflict Hemorrhage Effect on the target. As mentioned before, the fight is over so fast that it almost makes the game easily.
Next, we all know how terrible Dual Curved Sword type setups are at dealing with fast multi-hitting attacks that are easy to launch. So dealing damage while maintaining high mobility in a fight is always a plus for this build.
The fact that Revenger’s Blade can stun enemies during the animation makes this skill even more powerful. So most of the time, humanoid targets can’t do anything with this setup.
The last plus point is its Focus Points efficiency. Since the animation of Revenger’s Blade is long, you can’t use it continuously, but even if you manage to use it continuously, it only takes 15 Focus Points.
ConsSpeaking of cons, the first obvious one that comes to mind is that Revenger’s Blade skill requires a very wide or long opening for the user to perform its full combo. You can notice this quite easily against fast-moving bosses, as you often can’t use it properly.
However, this drawback is easily overlooked, as you can always effectively damage the target with your crazy jumping attacks, or just rely on your Dash Attack.
The second is the lack of variety in this build. Since we usually just focus on maximizing Falx to reach its optimal damage, the data we have available is very small.
ConclusionOverall, this Falx Curved Sword is a very powerful build that can destroy enemies in a flash. While Revenger’s Blade is a difficult skill to master, it is a satisfying and fun way to punish enemies when you know when and where to use it and manage to use it.
If you are the type of player who likes to easily defeat bosses with violent sword slashes and bleed procs, while maintaining excellent mobility in combat, then this build is for you. However, if you're someone who hates overly powerful builds, you might want to skip this one, as this build can make most bosses in the game trivial.
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Other Games Aug 31, 20249 Spirits Deserving To Be Embraced In Black Myth Wukong
Spirits in Black Myth Wukong refer to equitable spells which share some similarity with regular Transformations. Spirits can be employed of during combat, even in-between combos, at the cost of Qi and they also provide passive bonuses. The number of obtainable spirits is far more widespread than the variety of Transformations.
Black Myth Wukong can not be categorized as classic Soulslike. It characterizes a particular combat system that makes it different from other games.
One of its outstanding factors of Black Myth Wukong is that players are available to transform into a boss who has been defeated before, adding the favor of unpredictability to this game. However, there are multitudes of bosses needed to be slayed, but the bosses that can be turned into spirits are of a limited amount.
Therefore, it is necessary to understand which bosses can be transformed into spirits. Choosing appropriate spirits to fight according to the situation also needs to be well understood and mastered by players. Because different spirits have different uses, maximizing their effectiveness is the best choice. This method may increase the game experience and fun and also gain significant advantages in subsequent battles. Now let us take a look at the 9 most worthy spirits in the game.
9. GuangmouGuangmou is one of the outstanding bosses that appears in Chapter 1 of the game. Players will have this spirit after defeating Guangmou, which will help you a lot during the early stage of the game. Considering the fact that you can easily be interrupted if the distance between you and the enemies is close, so it is a wise choice to use this spirit from some distance. Upon activating, players can summon vipers to spit poison on the enemy. This will inflict poison on the target, slowly consuming the enemy’s health.
Moreover, when this spirit is equipped, your poison damage and resistance will increase to a moderate degree.
8. Rat GovernorMany players may find it difficult to deal with Rat Governor because their long-range attacks are so annoying. They can rapid-fire arrows toward you, and if you can’t evade them immediately, they can consume your life.
Therefore, equipping its spirit will help players easily deal with some ranged attacks, as well as enhance your thunder damage moderately.
7. Tiger’s AcolyteIf you’ve already made your way to Stone Vanguard, then you likely encounter with this particular spirit. It’s an epic spirit capable of exerting significant attacks, and it’s quite deluxe and gorgeous, too. The spirit of Tiger’s Acolyte can deal substantial damage to enemies and kill them quickly.
The way to embrace the spirit of Tiger’s Acolyte is through defeating Tiger’s Acolyte Yaoguai Chief, who safeguards the bridge leading to Stone Vanguard’s location. This boss is kind of difficult to deal with. If you are unfortunately being trapped in danger, $1 will help level up your strength and escape from dangerous situation. Moreover, his spirit will boost your critical damage to some degree.
6. Earth WolfThe spirit of Earth Wolf is titled as another significant spirit in the game. It can be counted as a solid option for those are looking forward to boost the damage output. However, there is a demerit that hinders its progress to be claimed as a perfect spirit, which is it can be dodged. Although not all enemies are nimble and agile, be sure to be precise when using it.
This spirit can be embraced by defeating Earth Wolf in Chapter two. Except for its damage capabilities, this spirit also provides a small amount of focus with each hit to refine its overall utility.
5. CharfaceIf you give much emphasis on mobility, then Charface will be a good choice to perform as a spirit. It moderately promotes the charging speed. Upon activating the skill, The Destined One will smash the blade on the ground and cause the effect of magma burst .
Players may need to spend some energy and patience to embrace this spirit. It will come in handy in Chapter 5, but by then, you may have some alternatives ready.
4. Wandering WightIn the early stages of the game. Players may be physically and mentally exhausted by the brute force attack of this boss. But unfortunately, even if you obtain the spirit of this boss, you cannot use these powerful attacks.
The powerful point of the spirit of Wandering Wight is that once the boss is hit by this spirit, then it will be stunned, offering you an opportunity to slay the boss with more attacks. Moreover, it will also help you strengthen your defense.
3. Mountain PatrollerThe spirit of Mountain Patroller is definitely among the list of the most impressive spirits in Black Myth Wukong. It boasts outstanding outlook and can significantly increase your offense. Upon using this spirit, The Destined One will transform into a Mountain Patroller and jump into the air to rain down a wave of staples.
Isn’t it exceptionally cool? It can also stagger bosses by causing enormous attacks on them, giving you a space to perform more attacks. Moreover, it will increase the critical hit odds of jumping heavy attacks.
2. Bull GovernorThe spirit of Bull Governor can cause quite serious scorch damage to the enemy. But this spirit can only be obtained when you reach Chapter 5. Therefore, players still need to go through a lot of hardships during this journey.
1. Centipede GuaiYou will encounter Centipede Guai deep within the caves in Bonevault. This will be a tough battle, and players are best to be well prepared in advance.
After obtaining the spirit of Centipede Guai, you will experience its power. Upon using this spirit, The Destined One will transform into Centipede Guai, curl its body into a giant ball, and perform a tremendous amount of damage to the surrounding enemies. With this spirit being equipped, your movement speed will also be significantly improved. Therefore, you must actively strive to embrace it.
The above are the 9 most worthwhile spirits types. Wish you can obtain them as soon as possible to help you with your next game journey.
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Diablo 4 Aug 27, 2024Top 4 Changes Coming To Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred DLC
Diablo 4 is in its best form right now, and the choice of skills has a significant impact on the build at different stages of the game, especially during the upgrade process, where the right skill choice can make the game much easier. However, to fully realize the potential of any class, it is crucial to acquire some powerful Aspects and Uniques. And the new unique items in Diablo 4 Season 5 Infernal Hordes provide a tremendous help.
But for the new class Spiritborn in the upcoming Vessel of Hatred, these unique items may be a double-edged sword. Vessel of Hatred will not only continue the storyline of Diablo 4 but also introduce a brand new cooperative mode and the return of mercenaries.
It has been announced that the first expansion of Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred will be released on October 8, and a lot of new information has been revealed. Here are some more details we have learned about the new classes and new regions in this upcoming expansion, as well as some new features that players are excited about.
1. Mercenaries Allow Recruiting AlliesIn Diablo games, you can recruit allies to join your battle. NPC soldiers that can be hired were first introduced in Diablo 2, and in Diablo 3, this mechanism developed into a deeper system of Followers, which has their own story background. In Diablo 4, all four summonable allies have their own names and detailed background stories, which seem to be more similar to Followers of Diablo 3.
You will unlock these NPC allies during the main quest of Diablo 4. You can designate one mercenary as your chief companion and a second mercenary as support. This mercenary will appear in battle and release special skills when you use your skills. Each mercenary has unique skills. Players can choose different builds to form a team that complements their own characters in battle. As your team build gradually takes shape, you can also consider using $1 to further strengthen the strength of your entire team.
2. Dark Citadel Tests Player TeamsDark Citadel is a brand new cooperative PvE mode. This ultimate challenge is designed to test the player team. Dark Citadel contains three regions, each with a tough boss fight and unique enemy mechanics.
Vessel of Hatred trailer shows that players need to collect a special item in order to reflect on the boss’s attacks during the fight. This item will need to be used by each team member, which is reminiscent of traditional MMO raid design, managing the boss’s pattern while dealing continuous damage. Dark Citadel will feature a special vendor that will provide some extremely valuable loot for players who are brave enough to take on the challenge.
A party-finder is also introduced in the game, making it easier to team up with friends and strangers. Dark Citadel does seem to enhance MMO aspects of Diablo 4, and a new limited-time challenge Undercity is also coming soon, so it won’t be the only new dungeon in Vessel of Hatred.
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3. New Region Of NahantuVessel of Hatred will take players to a new region of Nahantu, located in the southernmost part of the eastern continent, which is a part of Nahantu that players have not yet explored. It appeared in Diablo 2, so players may find some familiar elements here as well as new content.
Nahantu consists of six sub-areas, four of which are jungle-themed and the other two are canyon-themed. The jungle is full of new enemies called Hollows and Dregs, and is a dangerous and dying place. The canyons hide caves, and gigantic trees provide the possibility of moving between large branches on the ground or in the air. Whether it is the jungle or canyon area, Nahantu presents a rich sense of layering.
4. Spiritborn Could Be First And Only Class With Two-Handed Weapon OptionsSpiritborn currently seems to be limited to using two-handed weapons, such as polearms, glaives, and quarterstaves. Two-handed weapons take up two hand slots in the character menu, so Spiritborn will always have only 9 slots in Diablo 4, while other classes have 9 or 10 slots, which will reduce the number of options when building the perfect class. This may cause some trouble for players pursuing the ultimate class in the initial stage, especially for min-maxing builds.
One advantage of two-handed weapons is the doubled bonus to item properties and Aspects they provide, which in some cases may make using them more advantageous than equipping two one-handed weapons, but for Spiritborn, this seems to have become the new standard. If Spiritborn indeed cannot use shields and one-handed weapons, it will not only mean that Necromancer will remain the only class in Diablo 4 that uses shields for a long time, but Spiritborn may need to put more effort into perfecting their build.
Since the release of Diablo 4, there have only been four attempts to strengthen two-handed weapons, which may not affect the upgrade process, but it is difficult to find a near-perfect weapon for the ultimate challenge. Obtaining a perfect reinforcement in Diablo 4 is a hard task, even though the game has introduced a new Scroll of Retempering, which allows a fifth attempt after the first four attempts fail.
However, relying solely on the strength bonus of the doubled-up Aspect may still not be the best choice compared to the additional base-level Aspect provided by the off-hand slot. Unless Spiritborn can use a shield or other one-handed weapon, or at least get some very powerful two-handed Unique weapons to make up for the missing slot.
With October 8 release date approaching, players can look forward to diving into the content of Diablo 4’s first expansion, Vessel of Hatred, to challenge new enemies, acquire powerful equipment, and explore unknown areas.
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Diablo 4 Aug 26, 2024Uncovering The Secrets Of Nahantu In Diablo 4 Vessel Of Hatred DLC
With a Diablo 4 DLC just around the corner, let’s take a look at the brand new areas we can explore in this new expansion. In Vessel of Hatred, we’ll be heading south to Nahantu, the last of the lands in the eastern region of Sanctuary. This region has both deep ancient jungles and vast plains, providing a rich experience for every type of player.
There’s a lot to explore in Nahantu. Nahantu is the southernmost region of the eastern continent that Diablo 4 is set in, and it’s the last region we haven’t visited in the game so far. There are a total of six new areas here, four of which are Jungle-themed and two are Red Rock Canyon, but each has its own unique identity.
How To Explore Nahantu?When you first arrive in Nahantu, you come to a place called Lingering Hatred. These are towering treetops, and you’re almost walking between branches above the jungle floor.
Imagine the light barely making it through the thick canopy. The entire area is infected with something called Hollows infestation. Hollows are new enemies related to Mephisto, and they themselves are like a creature born straight from the depths of Hell.
The area itself is pretty sick. However, humans have ventured into the deep jungle, and it’s full of poisonous plants and plants. Dregs actually started trying to consume these hallucinogens, which sent them into this aggressive mental rage.
Dregs are really interesting because this allows for more variation within the monster family. If you have a tall Dreg, you can control it and tell it where to go, and it throws poisonous bombs at other players. It’s pretty memorable when you run into it.
Then we also have Teganze area, which has Teganze Plateau, and Red Rock Plateau and Canyon everywhere. Imagine standing above the land. There are pockets inside those giant walls where monsters can live. It opens up a lot of opportunities to bring back monster families like Lacuni.
There’s also a little area here called Skittering Earth. I guess the name alone should give you the creeps. There are swarms of bugs there, and you can see how the bugs are destroying the jungle and affecting it to some extent.
In Field of Giants, you’ll see the giant corpses of these long-dead demons, and humans have begun to mine them for resources. While these corpses have many uses, be aware that they can also poison the surrounding land.
MercenariesMercenaries in a Vessel of Hatred are a group of ordinary people with extraordinary skills. They share the same will to fight against the demons of Hell. Over the course of the campaign, you can collect four Mercenaries. Investing in $1 to upgrade these Mercenaries will give you a better gaming experience.
RaheirFirst up is Raheir, a Blacksmith and Shieldbearer who is more of a defensive fighter. He can go in there and absorb damage, using his shield as a bulwark against enemies. You meet him early in the campaign, and he introduces you to Mercenary network. You’ll eventually find fetch quests for three more Mercenaries to be found during the story.
SuboFor Subo, the Drunken Archer, perfect for those who want a melee fighter who stays away from the major battle and provides utility and ranged support in the back.
VaryanaThen we have Varyana, the Berserker Crone, who is a melee fighter who can do close combat. She has a really cool combat meter that is also a kind of massacre meter, and you need to keep killing enemies to fill the meter. On top of that, she has a bunch of really fun utility skills that you can incorporate into the game.
AldkinFinally, we have Aldkin, the Cursed Child, who is a magic user who can change from human form to demon form and join the fight. He also has a really cool power-up ability where you can attach one of Mercenary skills to one of your powers so that when you use that skill, it summons them to perform a specific skill.
Mercenary System ChangesFor Mercenaries in a Vessel of Hatred, one thing the developers are focusing on expanding is Skill Trees.
Before Diablo 3, you had a very basic Mercenary type, but this time around, you can actually go a little deeper into Skill Tree and shape Mercenary the way you want. You can go through the growth line of each Mercenary and equip their Skill Tree to complement your character build. I have to say, this is where the real fun of Mercenary system comes in.
New Endgame: Dark CitadelDark Citadel is a new endgame feature coming soon in Vessel of Hatred DLC. It’s a fully cooperative player experience where all the mechanics revolve around you and your teammates working together to solve challenges and face the first Khazra hordes within it.
One of the results of Mage Clan Wars is this giant crater, and all the souls that were lost in it during those wars.
The target of the first Khazra, the original Khazra, was to use the power of Citadel within this crater to experiment in an attempt to resurrect their dark god. Only recently, people started going missing. They enter Khazra region and then disappear, never to be seen again. So it’s clear that whatever they’re planning is about to happen, and your job as the player is to get in there and stop it.
Dark Citadel’s combat mechanics are the most noteworthy of Diablo 4 DLC, and you have to build on that with managed co-op mechanics. For example, the boss attacks, and as the player, you have to collect a Diablo 4 item that allows you to reflect the attack back at him. However, you have to time your reaction shot.
What’s interesting is that when you have multiple people tasked with reflecting that shot at the same time, they all have to time their moves. You can’t do that without teamwork, and that’s a prime example of how Citadel gameplay works.
In addition, we have a currency specifically for Dark Citadel. During the game, you can interact with vendors to get custom cosmetics that are unique to Citadel.
You can play Citadel with two people, but the ideal experience is with four people. To make this happen, the developers have also built a brand new Party Finder feature. The community has been very eager to make this happen for a long time, and pairing it with the new Citadel mode makes a lot of sense for all players.
All in all, this is truly an activity for people who enjoy playing with friends or strangers and enjoying cooperative games. I can’t wait to get into this world and explore all the hidden little story elements. Looking forward to exploring Nahantu will bring us a really great experience!
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Diablo 4 Aug 23, 2024A Deep Insight Into The Way To Craft Mythic Uniques In Diablo 4 Season 5
In Diablo 4 Season 5, players can pick up some Mythic Uniques while attacking bosses. But you may suffer a lot of damage in this process, especially when facing those powerful bosses.
Many Unique items in Diablo 4 Season 5 bears an opportunity to drop during Infernal Hordes events that take place in World Tier 3 and 4. But it’s not certain which item will drop, or if it will match a perfect combination with your character’s build. In the base version, twins Andariel and Duriel, owns the greatest odds of dropping a Mythic Unique.
Moreover, in Season 5, those admirable items shared high rarity in the game have appeared some changes in the aspects of name, appearance and even the rate to drop.
So is there any other way to get the Mythic Uniques you would like to embrace in the game? Of course, that is, players craft Mythic Uniques on their own. This is targeted, and we will introduce the specific situation of Mythic Uniques in detail below.
The Introduction Of Mythic UniquesIn this game, there is a lot of loot to get. But there are differences in quantity. Among them, Mythic Uniques are the rarest. Here is the order of rarity of loot:
Mythic Unique > Unique > Legendary > Rare > Magic > Common
There are eight categories of Mythic Uniques. Six of them are suitable for any classes, and the remaining two belong to particular classes.
The Way To Craft Mythic Unique Items In Season 5Players can craft any Mythic Unique you need with the help of an Alchemist vendor, who are NPCs reside in many Waypoint towns throughout Sanctuary. Alchemists can be found in many places, the most common of which is Kyovashad. Players could click on “Transmutation” menu from the Alchemist’s store to ensure the location of Mythic Unique items.
Under “Transmutation”, there is a “Transmute Sparks” menu. Under this menu, players can see the Mythic Unique weapons or gears that their character can use, so they can craft and select according to their needs, then to craft the items you need. The Gold and Resplendent Sparks cost for each item keep the same, that is, 50,000,000 Gold and 4 Resplendent Sparks. For those items you can not equip or use, they will not appear in the vendor’s menu.
In Transmutation Alchemist menu, you can find the section of “Summoning Item” and “Crafting Materials”. You can check these two sections to find out what else this vendor can make according to the needs of your character.
The Way To Harvest Gold And Resplendent SparksAccording to the previous description, players need a lot of $1 to craft Mythic Uniques, so how to earn Gold has become a problem of concern to everyone.
Players can farm enough Gold from various activities, such as Helltides, Nightmare Dungeons, World Bosses, or Infernal Hordes. Among them, Infernal Hordes is the most recommended activity, and the amount of Gold obtained is proportional to the difficulty of the wave. When players choose a higher difficulty, sometimes they can even harvest millions of Gold at once.
As for the way to harvest Resplendent Sparks, the best way is to break down Mythic Unique items you already have while without being actually used. Just like the way of getting Aspects of Legendary gear through destroying Legendary gear, players could eliminate a Unique item in exchange for its Sparks. Together with the Gold needed, this could let you basically transform a Mythic Unique you already owned for another one you dream for.
Players can also embrace Resplendent Sparks by participating in some activities. Each of the following activities will reward players with a Resplendent Spark:
Make sure all your characters have reached the highest level of Mother’s Gifts in Season 5 Slay a Tormented Boss for the first time Combat Uber Lilith for the first time Complements Of Craft Mythic UniquesAs mentioned above, players can obtain Mythic Uniques by attacking Tormented Bosses. Let’s analyze this situation below.
According to the official explanation, all Tormented Bosses have 5 chances to drop a Mythic Unique, with 1.5% odds each time. In conclusion, the chance to drop a Mythic Unique is 7.5%. Stygian Stones serves as a necessary condition to summon Tormented Bosses, and is particularly rare material in Diablo 4 Season 5.
For Stygian Stones, players can complete tasks in your Season Journey and Mother’s Blessings reputation board to get. But they share a very limited number. For both Seasonal and Eternal Realm players, Stygian Stones will be served as a reward for processing The Pit for players, which represents an endgame dungeon activity in Cerrigar.
Based on the sharing of multitude of players, the best and easiest way to earn Stygian Stones is through running Infernal Hordes activity, which will drop from Tier 7 and above of Infernal Hordes.
Also Read: $1The above is the sharing about how to craft Mythic Uniques in Diablo 4 Season 5. Hope it can help you and get Mythic Uniques you want in the game. Thanks for reading.
