Helldivers 2 features two factions, the Automatons and the Terminids, that you can take down with your weapons and tactical gear. A data miner has now found new content in the game, including a new enemy faction and new tactical gear.
In Helldivers 2, with the Terminator-like Automatons and the insect-like Terminids, there are two enemy factions that make missions difficult for you. In particular, the Automatons are known in the community for their difficulty.
A data miner on reddit has now found content in the game that points towards new tactical gear and a new enemy faction. As many players have suspected, we are likely soon to see the return of the Illuminates from the first part.
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Helldivers 2 Sorrow Titan Liberation Gameplay Video
Mechs and the Return of Familiar Faces
On reddit, user stodal posted several contents he found in the game, offering hints at future content. He found a lot of new entries for the stratagems, pointing to new tactical gear.
-DropoffCombatWalker
-DropoffCombatWalker_PresidentReward
-RaiseFlag
-BugThumper
-MedicBackpack
-DisplacementBackpack
-DropoffCargoContainer
-HealthPackRack
-HealthPackRack_PresidentReward
-ShoulderMountedCamera
-JammedPinata
-MiniMissiles
-DropoffLav
-DropoffLav_PresidentReward
-Cover
-DropoffFrv
-SpireSterilizer
-ShipBowling
-Nuke
In particular, the DropoffCombatWalker aligns with multiple pieces of information indicating mech-like equipment is on the way. For example, in Helldivers 1, there was the EXO-44 Walker Exosuit, which was a controllable mech suit. The entry Nuke also hints at a new orbital strike with a lot of firepower.
Besides the stratagem entries, the user also found the Illuminate entry, which comes with different types:
adept – can call for allies
ghoul
illusionist – fire projectile – force choke victim
For future content, it’s worth checking out Helldivers 1, as the game has a lot of equipment and enemy types that are not yet present in Helldivers 2. What exactly is coming soon is still unknown, but the data miner’s information confirms many community speculations. If you don’t want to annoy the community, you should avoid these things: 5 ways to make yourself unpopular in Helldivers 2
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One of the biggest events in EA FC 24 is set to begin in April, but leakers have already presented the supposed card design for the Team of the Season (TOTS). In this context, we introduce some Bundesliga professionals who have legitimate hopes for a spot in the TOTS based on their performances.
Who is behind the leaks?Donktrading is one of the most well-known leakers in the FIFA/EA FC scene. With his leaks about yet-to-be-released players, Squad Building Challenges (SBCs), or packs, he has often proven to have a good nose for what’s coming.
The insider has now presented the design for the TOTS event well in advance in collaboration with other colleagues. Here you see a possible TOTS card for striker Rasmus Højlund, who has made quite an impact at Manchester United with many important goals, especially in the second half of the season:
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Which Bundesliga stars do we see in the new TOTS design?
What is the TOTS event? The TOTS is the biggest event of the season after the Team of the Year (TOTY). As the name suggests, the best players of the current season are crowned here. Among other things, the top five leagues (Germany, England, Spain, Italy, France) each receive their own TOTS with 11 players.
In recent years, the event has stood out with strong upgrades that could even compete with the significant improvements of the TOTY cards. Like the TOTY, which appeared in EA FC 24 with twice as many cards, we also expect more TOTS professionals than ever before this year. This is because, in addition to the usual TOTS cards from men’s football, more event players might also be included.
These 11 Bundesliga stars could expect a TOTS based on their performances:
These were our criteria: For our predictions, we relied on the database and evaluations from Sofascore. Based on the player statistics, they give each professional a rating ranging from 0 to 10 after the matches. Based on all performance metrics, an average overall rating is derived for each player, which we used for our first prediction.
Important note: We tried to cover a relatively broad spectrum of teams in our Bundesliga TOTS prediction where it made sense. Some stars, who also had strong performances, had to be left out at least from the first team.
Starting eleven of the best players from the Bundesliga season 2023/24
ST: Deniz Undav – VfB Stuttgart (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.40)
ST: Harry Kane – FC Bayern (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.85)
The team consists of players from 7 different teams. The majority of professionals come from Bayer Leverkusen and FC Bayern, each represented by 3 players. The potential Bundesliga TOTS is completed with stars from Werder Bremen, Borussia Dortmund, VfB Stuttgart, VfL Bochum, and RB Leipzig, with one player from each club.
Similarly to the TOTY Honorable Mentions, we have compiled a few players who narrowly missed out on our starting eleven but still have ambitions for a TOTS:
GK: Oliver Baumann – TSG Hoffenheim (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.34)
LM: Jan-Niklas Beste – FC Heidenheim (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.38)
LM: Chris Führich – VfB Stuttgart (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.36)
CAM: Jamal Musiala – FC Bayern (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.41)
FW: Andrej Kramarić – TSG Hoffenheim (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.46)
ST: Viktor Boniface – Bayer Leverkusen (avg. Sofascore rating: 7.51)
Two thirds of the season have already been played, so we can imagine that many of the predicted players will ultimately appear in the Bundesliga TOTS.
In the end, we are interested in your opinion! Do you agree with our prediction? Which players do you think are missing from our list? Feel free to let us know in the comments.
If you pause the movie “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” at the right moment, you will see a small Easter egg that refers to the directing career of George Lucas.
In the Star Wars films, you can find numerous hidden Easter eggs that reference other works in the film and television landscape. Well hidden, you might not notice them at first.
One of the clever Easter eggs can be found in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace at 2 hours, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds.
Here’s a trailer for the Star Wars film from 1999:
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English trailer for Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace
A number with great significance for George Lucas
If you pause here, you will see Jar Jar Binks standing in front of a B1 battle droid, whose back is turned to the viewer.
On the robot’s casing, the number 1138 is visible. This is a reference to George Lucas’s directorial debut.
You can see the Easter egg for yourself. Jump to 4:40 to see the number clearly:
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THX 1138 is the title of a science fiction film from 1971, set in a future where human emotions are suppressed through medication and people live under strict control. George Lucas was the co-writer and director of this film.
You can also find the number 1138 several times in the Star Wars universe, and the reference to the directorial debut has now established itself as a kind of running gag in the franchise.
For instance, the number also appears in Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi. Here, Chewbacca takes over an AT-ST with the designation 1138.
In an episode of The Clone Wars, the reference to the 1971 film is also incorporated. In the episode “Clone Cadets,” the officer candidates have to conduct an exercise of the THX Variable 1138 version.
The company “Dell Technologies” manufactures a whole range of products related to computers. They have now announced that in the future, every computer will contain AI. Even if one may not yet know that they want it.
Some PC providers believe that AI will become increasingly important, after mobile manufacturers like Google and Samsung have already announced their intention to equip their devices with AI.
Dell explained that the industry is on the brink of a major renewal cycle, and what customers really want is an AI PC, even if they don’t yet know it. This was stated in a conversation with theregister.com. The company “Dell Technologies” develops PCs, workstations, notebooks, storage systems, monitors, servers, printers, as well as consumer electronics and smartphones.
Meghana Patwardhan, Dell’s representative for commercial PCs and software, explained that the immediate future will consist of two worlds – one with AI hardware and one without: “In the long term, every PC will be an AI PC.”
Additionally, the company stated that the AI features also promise energy efficiency and future-proofing. Dell explained how much more efficient the background blur is during video calls when AI hardware is running compared to when it is not.
Manufacturers believe that people will buy new computers out of the AI hype
Why is this so interesting for manufacturers? The sales of computers and other devices have been continuously declining for years, leading to shrinking profits for large companies. In 2023, the delivered quantity of PCs fell below the 250-million mark for the first time since 2006 (via it-business.com). Although the Corona pandemic slowed the decline, the numbers continue to go down.
Many manufacturers and companies are therefore hopeful that the hype around AI will translate into sales: People might buy a new device right away because they could lack a suitable device for running AI. After all, their old hardware may no longer be supported, and they fear they won’t be able to participate anymore.
Microsoft has also bundled increased system requirements for the new Windows among the many innovations for Windows 11. These are significantly higher than for earlier versions of Windows, meaning that older systems can no longer receive an update. Microsoft has already integrated many AI features into Windows 11. This is reported by colleagues from ComputerBild.
Some upgrades for computers are already becoming significantly more expensive. Prices for hardware have been fluctuating for several months. However, especially for memory, prices are expected to rise sharply in the future. MeinMMO explains what is behind this and why you should upgrade quickly:
Most players in Diablo 4 feel like they are not experiencing much new anymore. Therefore, it is all the more interesting when a very rare event occurs. A player has now found a chest that some have not even heard of.
What kind of chest is this? It is the so-called “Motherlock Chest” – a mysterious chest, locked with a glowing lock secured by four chains.
The chest is one of the rarest random events in Diablo 4 and has been in the game since its launch. However, if you want to open the “Motherlock Chest”, it cannot be done so easily; first, a puzzle must be solved before the lock opens.
The Reddit user Poppin-candy shared his find on Reddit, causing quite a stir, as hardly anyone knew about the chest, despite many hours of gameplay.
You can watch the current gameplay trailer for Season 3 here.
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3
Only the correct sentence opens the chest
What kind of puzzle is this? The puzzle surrounding the “Motherlock Chest” consists of several sentences from which you must choose the correct one for the chest to open. Each sentence consists of three words that must be arranged in the correct order to grant access. Around the location of the chest, there are three small monuments with inscriptions.
These monuments must be placed in the correct order: first the birth monument, then life, and finally death. The words spoken during this process and displayed on the screen serve as the key to decipher the puzzle and open the chest.
You can see the Reddit post here:
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What was in the chest? The loot in the chest was reportedly disappointing, as the creator of the Reddit post stated: “The loot was unfortunately not as exciting as finding the chest itself”.
Below the post, the user TheHeinousMelvins provided a crucial hint: “When you encounter your next one, and you successfully made the sentence the first time, you will notice that this sentence is grayed out and no longer available. In fact, you get slightly better loot on the second one. Based on this trend, it’s best to keep trading.”
So it is possible that special loot awaits at the end of all the chests. However, due to the rarity of the chest, it may take some time before we receive a final answer on this.
To this, thekmanpwnudwn responds: “Since the launch. They are extremely rare, I have 8 characters at level 100 and have never seen one. You need to find parts of a sentence that are hidden around the chest and then input that sentence. You will be lucky to get a legendary item; the loot is miserable for its rarity.”
zoley88 writes: “I’ve been playing since launch and have never seen this. I also remember some sort of DDR event back then, which I never saw either.”
On February 24, 2024, the StreamAwards took place, where Papaplatte celebrated impressive successes by winning in 10 categories. However, his overwhelming victory caused controversy among the viewers, who perceive his dominance as unfair. He himself and other content creators have now commented on this topic.
Which awards did Papaplatte win? The StreamAwards 2024 once again gathered the German Twitch scene on February 24 in Cologne to celebrate outstanding achievements. This annual event, organized by the streamer Reved, serves to honor the best in various categories.
Additionally, it provides a retrospective on a year full of exciting moments, thrilling streams, and unforgettable experiences.
What criticism is there? Many viewers expressed concerns about the fairness of the results. They argue that Papaplatte, through his “bubble,” has deprived other streamers of the chance for awards.
Furthermore, some viewers accuse him that his frequent victories are due to his direct reactions to the voting in the stream and that he has the largest audience, which accordingly voted the most for him.
What does Papaplatte say about it? On February 25, Papaplatte himself spoke out while playing Elden Ring live on Twitch with HandOfBlood. He confirmed the assumption that his community was significantly responsible for his victories. HandOfBlood also agreed with this statement.
Papaplatte expressed the desire for the distribution of awards to be fairer next year and that viewers should choose the best clip and not just the biggest creator.
He also emphasized the need for a separate category for charity events. As an example, he mentioned that he received the award for best streamer event, even though he believes that Friendly Fire deserved the award.
Gronkh says: Papaplatte will win all awards every year
What does Gronkh say about it? After Papaplatte expressed his thoughts regarding the controversies surrounding the StreamAwards, a series of reactions from other content creators followed, including Gronkh.
At the very beginning of his stream on February 25, 2024, Gronkh addressed the discussions. He regarded the awards as a form of self-celebration of the industry and relativized their significance by emphasizing that he personally does not take such awards too seriously. He also pointed out the defeat of Friendly Fire against Papaplatte’s Edeltour.
Gronkh also expressed his criticism of the voting system of the StreamAwards. He noted that the nominations and winners are determined by the viewers and emphasized that Papaplatte would win all awards every year due to his large community.
The streamer said: “Basically, next year it would also apply, no matter where Papaplatte is nominated, he will take this award home. And since the viewers also submit nominations, Papaplatte will win all awards every year. He has an incredibly large community, but beyond that, also incredibly engaged.”
He acknowledged that the networking between the streamer communities plays a role and could lead to certain individuals being nominated more often than others. Nevertheless, Gronkh stressed that the quality of the content is ultimately decisive, and Papaplatte undoubtedly delivered outstanding work.
Overall, Gronkh emphasized that personal preferences and opinions should not matter when it comes to recognizing good content, and that Papaplatte’s successes are a sign of his outstanding performances over the past year.
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“This is the reason why Kevin was nominated in all categories and won”
What does NiekBeats say about it? The content creator NiekBeats has also expressed his opinion on the controversies surrounding the StreamAwards. He expressed bafflement over why so many people were upset that the results were “bubble-dependent” and claimed that only Papaplatte’s viewers voted for him.
On one hand, Niek agreed with these people’s accusations, but on the other hand, he emphasized that this might also be an incentive for other streamers to put more effort into their content and implement creative ideas.
Niek argued that this was the reason why Papaplatte was nominated and awarded in so many categories: because of his commitment, high-quality content, and ability to organize extraordinary events.
The streamer added that there are many other talented streamers and that some categories may not have been distributed fairly. However, he also saw it as an opportunity for other streamers to show how much potential they could extract from their content.
For NiekBeats, Papaplatte deserves every award due to his outstanding performances and commitment over the past year.
In Last Epoch, you can find a hidden item right at the beginning of your adventure – the “Cursed Veteran Boots.” While they do give you an advantage, they also turn your playthrough into a sort of “Hard Mode.”
In Last Epoch, there are different timelines, plenty of monsters, and of course, loot. A special item, the “Cursed Veteran Boots,” makes your playthrough a sort of “Hard Mode.”
You can only find them by examining the first area very closely and destroying parts of the environment to reach hidden areas. We’ll reveal what the boots are all about and where you can find them.
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Last Epoch: The Trailer for the Action-RPG
What kind of boots are these? They are the “Cursed Veteran Boots,” which give you a bonus to your movement speed but also come with two significant downsides. According to the description, they grant the player character and their minions between 50% and 75% less damage.
Additionally, they increase the damage taken by 100% to 200% for the player character and their minions. This means specifically: while you move quite fast, you take more damage and deal less at the same time. The movement speed increases with your character level.
Here you see the description of the boots and their effect on the stats of a character at level 3:
The “Cursed Veteran Boots” provide advantages and disadvantages.With the “Cursed Veteran Boots,” your damage to enemies decreases.
While there is a hardcore mode in Last Epoch where you lose your character upon death and return to the main menu, there is no way to make the playthrough itself harder. With the boots, you have a challenge regardless.
Where can I find the “Cursed Veteran Boots”? You can find the boots right at the beginning of your playthrough in Last Epoch in the first area. When you spawn in the game for the first time, you receive the quest “Follow the Old Road.” Along the way, you will encounter a “Messenger of the Fallen” holding a letter in their hands. Next, you need to find the Guardian who sent the letter.
For this, stay in the left area of the map and follow the path. You will end up in a cave where you will encounter a hostile bear on the left side. After that, you will see stalagmites on the left that you can break with an attack to proceed.
Next, another bear will attack you. Once you have killed it, turn towards the wall above and destroy it with an attack. Behind it, you will find another hostile bear in a hidden area. The bear drops the “Cursed Veteran Boots” upon its demise.
Here you can see the location of the “Cursed Veteran Boots” step by step:
Destroy the stalagmites to proceed.You will then encounter a hostile bear.Destroy the wall to enter the hidden area.Here you will find the “Cursed Veteran Boots.” The area is not shown on the minimap.
Whether you try the boots right at the beginning or save them for the endgame for a special challenge in your stash is up to you.
If you’re just getting into Last Epoch and are looking for a suitable class, you can find an overview with us. We show you three classes that even beginners in Last Epoch can’t go wrong with – they are strong and beginner-friendly: Last Epoch: 3 of the best classes for all beginners and newcomers
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Today, on February 27, 2024, the Spotlight Hour with Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew starts in Pokémon GO. In this guide, we will show you everything about the times, shinies, and the bonuses of this short event.
What kind of event is this? Every Tuesday evening, Pokémon GO launches a Spotlight Hour for you. For a duration of 60 minutes, a Pokémon is highlighted along with a bonus. The combination of Pokémon and bonus is determined by Niantic at the beginning of each month.
Today, you will encounter the Pokémon Sandshrew from the first generation, along with its Alolan form. In its normal form, it is a Ground type and can evolve into Sandslash. In its Alolan form, Sandshrew is an Ice and Steel type.
Spotlight Hour on February 27 – Start, Shiny and Bonuses
When does it start? As you may know from previous Spotlight Hours, the event today begins at 6:00 PM local time. The content will be active for one hour and will end at 7:00 PM.
What bonuses are active? During the event time, you will see wild Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew in almost every corner of Pokémon GO. If you want to attract even more of these Pokémon, you can use incense.
Additionally, you will receive double the amount of candy for sending Pokémon.
There was some confusion regarding the bonus, as the German X page of Pokémon GO reports “double trade candies,” while the English X page of Pokémon GO mentions bonuses of “double sending candies” and “increased chance for XL special candies when sending.”
In the meantime, Niantic support has clarified that there will only be double sending candies as a bonus.
Today marks the last Spotlight Hour in February 2024. In just a few days, the new season will start, which Niantic will introduce with a new trailer:
Can you catch shiny Sandshrew? Yes, the shiny form of Sandshrew and Alolan Sandshrew has been around in Pokémon GO for a long time. With a bit of luck, you can catch them during the event today. However, keep in mind that the chances for shinies are not increased during Spotlight Hours.
Is the Spotlight Hour worth it today? Unfortunately, the Pokémon are not very recommendable as fighters. While Alolan Sandslash has its small niche in trainer battles in the Great League, it does not really shine otherwise. So use the hour mainly to tidy up your Pokémon collection and gather more candies for it.
Will you participate in today’s Spotlight Hour? Let us know your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange views with other trainers.
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There are many great places to build a base in Palworld, but now a user on Reddit has found a very special one. It’s a cave without a proper entrance where you can hide your base.
What kind of cave is this? The Reddit user Pumkeo discovered a cave in the world of Palworld that very few others may have seen. The user shared their find on Reddit and it attracted a lot of attention. The cave seems to be forgotten by the developers because it is not easily accessible.
What is surprising is the size of the cave, as a small base can fit inside. This makes the cave an exciting place to build a hideout or use the cave creatively in other ways.
Here you can see how to find a super fast ground mount.
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Palworld: Here you will find a super fast ground mount
A cave big enough for a base but without an entrance
Why is the cave only being discovered now? The reason the cave is only being discovered now is that it has no proper entrance. Where the entrance would be, the rocks of a hill block the passage. The creator of the Reddit post used a series of glitches to traverse the rocks and enter the cave.
Once inside the cave, it becomes clear that it is not as small as it initially appears. After a narrow corridor, there is a rectangular area with a higher ceiling that can be used well as a base.
How do you enter the cave? The creator of the post demonstrates in the video how you can get into the cave. You can watch it here:
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However, caution is advised, as if the cave is removed in an update, you could lose items stored there. Additionally, it may happen that you can no longer access the base after an update.
If access to your base in the cave no longer works, you can dismantle your base via the map. To do this, select the map and choose “Dismantle camp.” If you are using a mouse and keyboard, you press [V].
Palworld also brings families together. Some parents have recently shared on Reddit what it’s like to play with their children: “My son just wastes all the Pal spheres”
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The construction of the perfect base can take some time, just like in Palworld. It is all the more frustrating when you lose everything in a very short time. That happened to the streamer Moxie2D as well.
Who is that? Moxie2D shares videos on his TikTok account about Pokémon and Palworld. He also streams on Twitch games related to hunting cute monsters.
In a recent video, he shows his reaction to a silly mistake that cost him quite a bit of work.
Here you can find out where to find a fast ground creature in Palworld:
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Palworld: Here you will find a super fast ground mount
On TikTok, Moxie2D shows a short clip from his stream. You can see his character aiming a bazooka at a flying Pal, a Galeclaw.
Then, there is just a huge explosion and a lot of damage numbers. Unfortunately, the targeted Galeclaw was in Moxie2D’s base, which was flattened to the ground by the explosion.
You can see the mishap for yourself here:
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Sometimes you don’t feel like playing with other people in Diablo 4 and just want to hack your way through the game solo. That’s why we asked you which class is best suited for solo play.
While playing Diablo 4 in a group can be fun, there is also an appeal to staying alone. We wanted to know from you in our survey which class you consider the best for a “solo run” – and 3,113 people voted.
Below we list the ranking that your votes resulted in – starting with the class that received the fewest votes to the class you consider the best for solo runs.
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Diablo 4: The gameplay trailer for Season 3
Rank 5 – Hunter
With 321 votes, 10% of you voted for the Hunter as the best solo class. The screw blade build of the Hunter is suitable for leveling quickly. And in the endgame tier list, the Hunter stands out with a build at the top: With the “Piercing Shot” build, you have solid range and are agile.
The ranged build relies on a fast succession of precise shots that take down single enemies just as quickly as large groups. But other builds are also suitable for solo runs in Diablo 4 due to their agility.
For 19% of you (591 votes), the Sorceress is the best class to tackle Diablo 4 solo. For leveling, we recommend an aggressive electric whip build, where you can charge into the melee. In the endgame, three builds stand out, which prove themselves either through massive damage, their utility, or primarily their effectiveness against tough enemies.
A popular Sorceress build is the Blizzard build. Here, Sorceresses rely on Blizzard and barriers and hope to stand in the enemies while they punch them, or frozen opponents helplessly watch as they perish.
With 670 votes (22%), the Necromancer takes second place among you. Melanie writes in the comments under our survey that she never plays solo. “I have my Golem that crushes everything, and my skeletons that help. For many of the small enemies, I don’t even have to turn around because they’re taken care of before I can even react.”
With 975 votes (31%), the Barbarian is the top choice to tackle Diablo 4 solo. Among many players, the HotA Barbarian is a particularly popular build, which also leads the top endgame builds.
The HotA Barbarian, short for Hammer of the Ancients, relies entirely on the eponymous skill. Through buffs and shouts, you make the blow so powerful that you simply erase all enemies around you. With this, you can deal damage in the billions.
Bert writes in his comment on MeinMMO: “Clearly the HotA Barb and the Blizzard Sorc.” And Zox notes that he never had problems with the Druid or Necromancer in solo play. He only played the Barbarian at the start of Diablo 4 until the first season started, but now he wants to try it out as well.
If you are still looking for a new build for yourself, you can take a look at our tier list for the endgame in Season 3 of Diablo 4. There we list the strongest builds for all endgame activities and explain what the builds can do and what makes them good: Diablo 4: Tier List for Season 3 – Best Classes and Builds in the Endgame
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Last week, the ARPG Last Epoch launched into Full Release. Steam was flooded with negative reviews due to server issues. The German Twitch streamer Maurice Weber has now spoken out about the problem. MeinMMO author Linda Baumgartl shares her assessment.
In addition to strategy games, he is especially known for his love of the Diablo series. He also finds a lot to appreciate in the new ARPG Last Epoch.
Disclaimer: Maurice Weber is an integral brand and OOC of Webedia Gaming. GameStar, GamePro, and MeinMMO are part of Webedia.
What problems were there? After nearly 5 years in Early Access, Last Epoch launched last week on February 21 into Full Release. The title from indie developer studio Eleventh Hour Games mainly faced major server problems.
Players struggled with long loading times when switching areas, often losing their connection or unable to log in at all.
Since then, the developers have been working on the difficulties, but they have not yet completely resolved the issues.
Here’s the launch trailer for the new action RPG:
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Last Epoch: The ARPG Showcases Classes, Battles, and Challenges in the Launch Trailer
“Guys. Stop it.”
On X, Maurice has now commented on the currently heavily criticized server problems in Last Epoch. He firmly takes a stand for the game, which originally started as a fan project, and appeals to everyone to put an end to the “review bombing craze”.
Guys. Stop it. Last Epoch is one of the best games in recent years, it comes from a small team and was much more successful than expected, and it even has an OFFLINE MODE. This review bombing craze has completely gotten out of control.
However, the term “review bombing” is receiving a lot of criticism in the comments.
“It’s not review bombing if I buy a game that advertises an online mode and I can’t get in for days; that’s a negative experience for me and thus a negative review,” writes user Maihopawango.
But what is review bombing actually? Review bombing refers to the symbolic bombing of a product with negative, and rarely positive, reviews.
Possible targets are mainly movies, but also video games.
The purpose is usually to affect the sales of the product in question, essentially conducting a boycott.
Reviews are often written even before the product is released.
It is also common to create multiple accounts to artificially inflate the number of reviews.
In the case of Last Epoch, it is a product that has been officially released and has a real problem that affects usability. Those who want to play online often cannot do so.
Many of the negative Steam reviews base their ratings on these server problems and seem to come from players who are sharing their experiences with the game.
From this perspective, the negative reviews of Last Epoch on Steam are not classic review bombing.
Justified criticism – from both sides?
This is my view: Whether or not one wants to classify the case of Last Epoch as review bombing – I fundamentally understand what Maurice means with his statement.
Just because of (hopefully) temporary problems, the game receives a multitude of negative reviews that do not reflect the quality of the actual game.
It is questionable whether every author of a negative review will actually adjust their rating if the game is able to resolve its server issues.
Additionally, this is the first release of a small developer studio that likely did not expect such an explosive increase in player numbers.
Last Epoch has 6 times the players at release than in Early Access
What are the player numbers like? On release day, Last Epoch broke the mark of 150,000 active players (via SteamDB). On Sunday, February 25, this number rose to over 250,000. For comparison: The highest player count during the Early Access phase was just over 40,000, averaging in the low four-digit range.
Whether Eleventh Hour Games should have expected this success is certainly open for debate. Personally, I feel the team should be given a few more days to resolve the issue.
In fact, I noticed a significant improvement on Sunday compared to the release day. On the evening of the release, the game was unplayable online for me. However, yesterday afternoon and evening, I was able to play almost without any issues. So it’s already moving in the right direction.
By the way: To everyone who owned a version of Last Epoch at the time of the server issues, the developer is giving away a cosmetic item as an apology for the problems. This is a fall-themed cloak that you will receive automatically.
The other side? On the other hand, I also find it completely legitimate to write a negative review if one has technical problems with a game. I even think it’s important because it can warn other players of a potential disappointment. One should just pay attention to the right measure.
Diverse insults towards the developers, which unfortunately do appear at times, are definitely not okay.
Exaggerated and unnecessarily repeated complaints are simply not constructive. The developer is aware and is working on the problem. Those who are truly dissatisfied should be able to return the game on Steam without any issues if they haven’t exceeded 2 hours of playtime.
As long as one stays within a factual and fair framework, it should definitely be up to each individual how they want to rate a game.
What Intel processors are there and which Intel processor is suitable for gaming? MeinMMO explains what you need to consider when buying a new processor and which one might be worth it for your new system.
Team Blue: Intel, alongside AMD, is the most important manufacturer of processors in the PC sector. There are now various sockets and processors that you can buy for your system.
If you’ve chosen Intel for your next PC upgrade, you will find the best Intel processors currently available for your gaming system in the following article.
Our article was first published in February 2024 and was updated on February 26, 2024. Several new processors have been included that replace the old ones. Additionally, we have adjusted the structure of the article a bit.
Last updates: 26.02.24, 14.02.23.
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Which Intel processor is suitable for gaming?
In general, the same pattern applies to all Intel processors: Core i3, i5, i7, and i9 are counterparts to AMD’s Ryzen 3, 5, 7, and 9 and represent roughly the same performance class:
Core i3 is aimed at entry-level and budget models that are completely sufficient for simple systems and casual gaming.
Core i5 represents the mid-range of Intel and offers most gamers more than sufficient performance.
In the case of Core i7 and i9, you will find the most powerful (and most expensive) processors for your system. Here you also get the concentrated power of the platform.
Best Intel CPU for around 100 Euros: Intel Core i3-14100F
For beginners: The Intel Core i3-14100F is considered the best recommendation on the market if you need an inexpensive and fast processor for entry-level use. With the Intel Core i3-14100F, you get the fastest i3 processor for around 120 Euros.
If you are coming from an earlier model, such as the i3-12100F or the 13100F, then the upgrade is not really worth it.
Best Intel CPU for 200 Euros for gamers: Core i5-13400F
For gamers: Intel’s Core i5-13400F is considered the best recommendation for gaming if you don’t want to spend more than around 200 Euros on a processor. Currently, the price fluctuates between 190 and 210 Euros depending on the retailer. The “F” in the name means that the processor does not have a graphics chip, so you will definitely need a graphics card.
If you have a larger budget, you can also opt for the more modern and faster i5-12600KF, which is currently the best mid-range processor from Intel. However, the price here is over 300 Euros. The i5-13400F is approximately 10 – 15 percent slower than its successor, the 14600KF, but costs 100 Euros less:
The Intel Core i9 14900KF is currently Intel’s fastest CPU.
For enthusiasts: The currently fastest and best CPU from Intel is the Intel Core i9-14900KF. This is primarily aimed at users who want the fastest and best processor in their gaming PC. The price is around 600 Euros.
However, this is not absolutely necessary, as particularly for high resolutions beyond Full HD, a fast graphics card is needed more than a processor. If you already own a Core i5-12600K or even a Core i9 13900K, then the upgrade won’t bring you much additional performance:
LGA 1200, LGA1700, or LGA1851 – Which socket should I choose?
Behind the cryptic number sequences are the sockets for the processors. The corresponding CPU is inserted into the socket.
The LGA1200 is the oldest still recommended socket and supports the 10th and 11th generation (2020 and 2021) of Intel processors. We would not recommend an older socket as the hardware purchase is hardly worthwhile.
The LGA1700 is Intel’s current socket and has been supported since the 12th generation (2022). The 13th generation (“Raptor Lake”) and also the 14th generation are also supported. We suspect that the next socket will appear in 2025. In the future, there will also be LGA1851.
Unlike AMD, Intel has chosen to support both DDR4 and DDR5 with the LGA1700 socket. This means that with a current processor, you can use both DDR5 RAM with speeds up to 5,600 MT/s and DDR4 RAM with speeds up to 3,200 MT/s.
However, there is a catch. You must choose either DDR4 or DDR5 before purchasing a motherboard. Because the motherboard will only offer you the socket for one of the two RAM types.
More questions: FAQ about Intel
What Intel processors are there?
Currently, there are Celeron, Pentium Gold, i3, i5, i7, and i9 from Intel.
Which Intel Core is better?
The best core is the i9. Next in descending order are i7, i5, and i3. You can find the fastest Intel processors under the designation i9.
Which Intel socket?
If you want to use the current socket, then LGA1700 is the first choice. However, you can still use LGA1200, even if no further processors for this type have been introduced.
Which Intel socket is current?
LGA1700 is the current socket for Intel processors and replaces the previous socket LGA1200. We suspect that the socket will still be supported until at least 2024. Intel states that all desktop processors of the 12th, 13th, and 14th generation are supported.
Which Intel is the best?
The Intel Core i9-14900KF is currently the best gaming processor you could buy from Intel.
What are P-Cores and E-Cores?
With the newer processors, Intel has divided the processors into sub-processors, called P-Cores and E-Cores: While P-Cores are meant to take on the main workload of your computer, E-Cores are primarily meant to handle small tasks and background tasks. Hence the name E for Efficiency.
Further recommendations and tips for buying hardware: Are you still looking for tips and recommendations and want to buy a suitable graphics card for your new processor? At MeinMMO, we explain in detail what you need to consider when buying a graphics card:
To save money, a repair technician buys 4 defective AMD Ryzen 5 5600 processors that he wants to repair. During testing, he notices that 3 of the CPUs are actually not broken.
There are many offers for computer hardware online that is listed as defective. Besides electronic waste, for which outrageous sums are sometimes demanded, there are also some items that are not actually broken. Sometimes, sellers unknowingly or due to lack of time list their hardware as defective on platforms like eBay.
Such deals are very popular among hobbyists because they can save a lot of money with little effort and some luck. A repair technician is now reporting about his windfall when buying 4 broken AMD CPUs that are not all defective.
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Save a lot of money by buying defective hardware?
What kind of purchase was that? A user reports on Reddit that he bought 4 defective AMD processors. He claims to have paid only about 64 Euros in total for the CPUs. The retail price per unit is currently about 118 Euros (via geizhals.de). So, for 4 new processors, he would have had to pay about 472 Euros.
He says he plans to test the AMD CPUs and try to repair them if they do not work. Assuming he can repair all AMD Ryzen 5 5600, it would result in a considerable savings of more than 400 Euros compared to the retail price.
The user claims to be a repair technician. He looks for offers with supposedly defective hardware to repair it and then resell it for as much profit as possible.
How did his test go? The technician checked the processors one by one for functionality. He was lucky because, with 3 of the 4 AMD CPUs, his system reportedly booted up without problems. Only one of the Ryzen 5 5600, according to his statement, showed no signs of life.
A second test in his main computer with a current BIOS version reportedly yielded the same result. In this scenario, again 3 CPUs provided an image and allowed the hobbyist to access the BIOS menu of his PC.
What do others say? The Reddit community does not trust the positive outcome. Some users are convinced that the 3 processors cannot be considered fully functional without further detailed testing.
Non-obvious defects may only show after longer and more intense use of the hardware. They may then lead to, for example, unstable operation or a complete system crash.
Shoinipantes says, for example:
If they seem fine at first glance, it doesn’t mean they are fully functional. Every CPU should be thoroughly tested and stressed to confirm it works.
The repair technician is advised that he must test and stress the CPUs much more intensively. If the processors continue to run smoothly afterwards, he can indeed consider himself a lucky guy who saved a lot of money. He himself sees the initially positive test only as the first step of the verification process and confirms that further tests will follow.
Sony is bringing the Passkey feature for the PS4 and PS5. This adds another layer of security to the console that you should use to protect your account.
Sony has announced that it will offer a new layer of security on the PS4 and PS5 with “Passkey.” This allows you to make your PSN account even more secure. On MeinMMO, you can read what this is all about and how to activate the feature.
What is Passkey? Passkey is a method that allows you to log in to your console without a password. Instead, you log in on your mobile phone or computer and use a fingerprint or a PIN to unlock your console or account.
Passkey brings a new layer of security for your account
Why you should activate Passkey: The big advantage is that your password cannot be spied on in conventional ways. The code you receive can only be used once, and the next time you will receive a new code. This makes the system quite secure. Another advantage: You only need the Passkey to log in and no additional password anymore. The benefits of Passkey over the 2FA method are also explained by the colleagues at security-insider.de.
Which apps/programs are supported? Sony itself recommends the following software or apps on its own page (via playstation.com):
iCloud Keychain
Google Password Manager
1Password
and Dashlane
At the same time, Sony points out that there could be issues with some hardware security keys. Therefore, it is recommended to additionally sync your key with a mobile phone.
How to activate Passkey on PS4 and PS5: You can activate Passkey by going to the “Security” section in your account management on the PS4 or PS5. Alternatively, this can also be done via computer or mobile phone.
More about the PS5: Some features of the PS5 are cleverly hidden, while others have simply been forgotten by players or fans. MeinMMO presents six features that you should know if you’re gaming on a PS5:
In Pokémon GO a new season is coming: “World of Wonders.” A teaser trailer provides the first hints about what we can expect.
When does “World of Wonders” start? The new season starts on March 1, 2024, and runs until June 1, 2024.
Niantic revealed this in a short teaser trailer on X.com. There, the new title “World of Wonders,” in the German version “Welt voller Wunder,” is seen for the first time. We are embedding the corresponding post with the teaser here for you:
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The teaser also shows at least two hints about what we can expect in the new season.
World of Wonders: Teaser shows Ultra Wormhole for Pokémon GO
What can be seen? At the end of the teaser, an Ultra Wormhole opens, as we first saw in Pokémon GO in 2022. At that time, the Ultra Beasts broke through there. Monsters like Shabelle, Schlingking, or Anego dominated the raids during that time. Additionally, there was a research surrounding Cosmog, Lunala, and Solgaleo – the opponents of the Ultra Beasts.
What exactly the wormhole means is still unclear. Now one can speculate: It is possible that the old Ultra Beasts are returning – or we might see the debut of some new Ultra Beasts. This would also fit a leak from January.
In general, there are definitely still some Ultra Beasts missing in Pokémon GO, which were also hinted at with quite impressive teasers back then. These include monsters like Muramua, Kopplosio, Venicro, and Agoyon.
Read more about the previously hinted Ultra Beasts here. And the legendary monster Necrozma, which is associated with the Ultra Beasts, is also still missing in Pokémon GO.
What is the second hint in the trailer? Nidoran plays a significant role in the trailer. There are also some flying Pokémon visible – such as Taubsi, Tauboss, and Dragoran. Notably: These are all Kanto Pokémon from the first generation. It is possible that particular attention will be paid to this.
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Pokémon GO shows the new season “Timeless Travels” in the trailer
One thing is certain: In the coming days, perhaps even hours, many more details are likely to emerge. After all, the season start is already set for March 1. One should also keep an eye on the Pokémon Presents on February 27. This day is known as “Pokémon Day” and it is quite possible that new information will be announced.
Helldivers 2 is a fun yet challenging game that doesn’t say much about itself. While some fans have had their experiences on the battlefield, you might have missed one or two hidden mechanics. That’s why we’re showing you 9 things you definitely didn’t know on the battlefield.
What are hidden mechanics? Helldivers 2 doesn’t reveal much beyond the basic knowledge from the survival course in the tutorial about mechanics you can use in combat. Many can only be discovered after hours of gameplay on the battlefield and feel almost hidden. We have therefore gathered our experiences from the editorial team and summarized them in this list.
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Align antennas solo
What does that mean? In Helldivers 2, there are often missions where you need to activate and align an antenna system. You go to the terminal, activate the system, and then you have to align the antenna at two separate points and confirm your alignment. The problem, however, is that you can’t easily tell when the antenna is properly aligned, as the solution is displayed on the terminal, which is meters away from you.
There is, however, a mechanic that can especially help you solo find out if the antenna is correctly aligned. While you turn the valve and the dish aligns itself, listen carefully. A distinct sound will occur as soon as you reach the correct point. If you leave the point, you will hear another sound. This way, you can complete the mission solo without relying on the help of other Helldivers.
Hellpods can also kill
A landing Helldiver is lethal. Just use your Hellpod and aim it at armored enemies. If you land correctly, you can take out tanks or even assaulters with a landing.
Supply packs can be consumed by yourself
How does that work? In Helldivers, you can call in the tactical equipment “Supply Package,” but many players don’t even know that you can consume the supplies yourself. Press the down button on the PS5 directional pad and the 5 on PC. This way, you are not only a strong supporter but also a Helldiver with full pockets.
There’s a free mortar strike… for traitors
How do I trigger it? You need a bit of firepower from above, but all your tactical equipment is on cooldown? Then we have the right solution for you – leave the mission area and become a traitor.
If the command center of Over-Earth notices that you are leaving the mission area, a mortar strike will be unleashed on you that aims to kill you. If you are quick enough, you can escape the strike and flatten enemies with it. The strike will continue until you are eliminated – but only use this trick if you are playing solo; otherwise, your teammates will be angry.
Emotes and Pings – Here’s how
In Helldivers 2, you can communicate with your teammates even without a headset. That’s what emotes and pings are for. Depending on what you want to use, you have to press the right button.
For emotes, use the following key:
PC: B
PS5: Left directional pad
Emotes can be exchanged in the armory under “Emote”
For pings, use the following key:
PC: Q
PS5: R1
Changing fire modes and sights
How does that work? Depending on what weapon you have equipped, you can set your sights, fire modes, and flashlight during missions. This allows you to equip yourself according to your wishes to confront your enemies. You can do this with the following keys:
PC: Hold R (do not aim with the weapon)
PS5: Hold Square (do not aim with the weapon)
Attack the legs of the assaulters
How do I slow down assaulters?Assaulters are the tanks of the Terminites. They are hard to stop and have few weak points. To slow down the assaulters, you should aim for their feet with the railgun. This way, you will slow them down and create a weak point that you can shoot at with your main weapon.
Destroy Acid Titans with a precise shot
What is its weak point? Acid Titans are gigantic Terminites that seem almost invincible, if it weren’t for their head that constantly needs to spew. With a precise shot, you can therefore destroy an Acid Titan.
Use the Automatic Cannon or the Recoil-less Rifle. Wait until the Acid Titan wants to spit acid again. When it opens its mouth and spews, shoot it in the open mouth.
With this tactic, the head will burst and the Titan will be dead. Keep in mind that you must shoot precisely. Often, it happens that the angle is wrong or you haven’t hit the hitbox correctly. In this case, just keep firing again.
Watch out for the ammunition of your SEAF artillery
What is meant by this? The SEAF artillery can be found and loaded by you on various missions. While many Helldivers fill the cannon blindly, you should pay attention to what cartridges you load into the artillery. Each projectile has its own design and function.
There are normal projectiles, smoke shells, or explosive or napalm shells. With a good team, you can thus optimally load the cannon, secure XP for yourselves, and also get useful bonus support that will definitely be useful to you in combat.
We found in our tests that many excess cartridges can be found in the vicinity of the SEAF artillery. So you have the opportunity to choose what you put in the artillery.
Those were all our tips and secret mechanics that you should know in Helldivers 2. Do you have any other things you would recommend to other Helldivers that are not immediately obvious in the game? Feel free to let us know in the comments and share your experiences with other players.
Last year, Twitch streamer Nickmercs primarily played EA’s shooter Apex Legends and had 9.3 million viewer hours with an average of 13,616 viewers. That’s over now: The 33-year-old complains about the community and is switching back to Call of Duty: Warzone.
Who is he?
Nick “Nickmercs” Kolcheff is one of the largest shooter streamers in the world on Twitch. His rise began in 2018 alongside Ninja in Fortnite, then he made a name for himself in Call of Duty.
But after nearly a year with Apex Legends, that’s also over.
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Nickmercs believes the Apex Legends community “despises” him
What bothers him about Apex Legends? Nickmercs was active in the esports scene for Apex Legends, but his team “Tripods” disbanded on February 19. Nickmercs says two players lost their love for Apex Legends and wanted to do something else.
The 33-year-old has developed a personal problem with the Apex Legends community or they with him. He says: At the beginning, the Apex Legends community was okay. But over time, it got increasingly uncool. He uses the word “corny.” Many viewers would surely agree with him. This whole “motherfucking community” is really awful.
He says the community did not believe in him in Apex Legends and bet that the Tripods would not succeed. When the team actually missed the finals lobby to qualify for the pro league, he felt that the community “despised” him, and his time investment in the game simply wasn’t worth it.
What is he doing next? According to Nickmercs, he will not play Apex Legends for the foreseeable future, but he does not rule out a return at some point.
He is now focusing again on Call of Duty: Warzone. There, he also instantly has significantly more viewers on Twitch than with Apex Legends.
In June 2023, Nickmercs’ departure from CoD Warzone was a major topic:
The American Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins (19) has become one of the most successful live streamers on YouTube with gaming and soccer. His enthusiasm for Cristiano Ronaldo knows no bounds. On Friday, February 23, the 19-year-old had to play soccer himself, alongside and against former world stars like Roberto Carlos and Eden Hazard. It didn’t go so well.
Where did IShowSpeed play?
The match was called “Match for Hope” and took place on February 23 in Qatar. The teams consisted of influencers like IShowSpeed, but also some former footballers.
In the “AboFlash” team were former world-class footballers like Makélélé, Kaká, and Didier Drogba. IShowSpeed first asked Drogba if he might be Paul Pogba’s father (via twitter).
For Team Chunkz played Roberto Carlos, David Villa, and Eden Hazard. Here, IShowSpeed was also playing.
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He barks at 6-year-olds and sets his room on fire – Who is IShowSpeed?
Bloodbath and Chance of Death
How did IShowSpeed perform? Not very well.
The young American committed an assassination attempt on poor Kaká in the 26th minute and saw yellow for a tackle from hell.
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In the 29th minute he completely missed a great opportunity that Eden Hazard served up on a silver platter, but IShowSpeed stepped past the ball.
His confidence was completely gone when Roberto Carlos tried to encourage him in the locker room; by then, IShowSpeed was already at his wits’ end (via twitter).
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How did it get worse? After the match, IShowSpeed had to hear from his eternal enemy KSI that he “was just shit.”
He posted a picture with IShowSpeed’s “Heat Map,” which took place on the bench.
In a post-match interview, he was also ridiculed. The reporter curiously asked how he could miss so many chances. Then the reporter realized what he had caused with the question and switched to a paternal tone.
But by then, the usually fiery American had probably just had enough, and he ended the interview shaking his head (via twitter).
“I’m sorry, I’m done with football. I’m done with this shit”
This is how IShowSpeed felt about his performance: The 19-year-old was inconsolable after the match and announced his immediate retirement from football. He apologized to the viewers for playing so poorly.
However, the fans cheered him on, saying he had played with a knee injury, and for that alone he deserved respect.
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What it’s about: Despite all the love for IShowSpeed: It was noticeable even during the Sidemen event in September 2023, that while he is a very athletic and motivated young man, he is also an American who probably had nothing to do with football until a few months ago. Most of the other influencers he plays against come from Europe, where one is almost inevitably confronted with football in some form during youth.
Getting a new level in Baldur’s Gate 3 is always a reason to celebrate. However, the many options can often be overwhelming for newcomers. MeinMMO helps you not to feel overwhelmed when leveling up.
Update from February 26, 2024: We have expanded the text with some useful links and a section on multiclassing.
What do I need to pay attention to when leveling up? It depends on which class you are playing and what level you have just reached. Each of the 12 classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 has different options and depending on your level, more features are available to you. Here are 5 important points to get you started:
You’ll automatically receive more hit points.
Every 4 levels, you get to choose a talent.
Spell classes receive new spells at each level.
In the first 3 levels, you usually choose a specialization.
For some classes, nothing happens at certain levels.
You level up by gaining experience points from defeating enemies and completing quests. Keep in mind, that you can level up to a maximum of level 12 in Baldur’s Gate 3, and you cannot go beyond that. Additionally, it makes a difference whether you are leveling only one class or multiple classes.
If you choose “multiclassing”, the combination of multiple classes, you have more options, but they are less in-depth. With our expert knowledge from D&D and role-playing games, we will try to clarify some of the most important questions for you.
Here are tips for all classes directly from the developers:
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Baldur’s Gate 3: Developers give 30 minutes of tips on all classes
I’ve leveled up – What do I need to do?
First of all: Congratulations! Leveling up is one of the best things that can happen to you in the game. You get to dive deeper into the incredibly cool classes and shape your character according to your own preferences.
The good news upfront: you usually don’t have to pay much attention to it. You automatically get hit points and most default settings are already made. If you don’t want to think too much, just choose something that appeals to you and click “next.”
However, at certain levels, you must make an important choice for the character that can have far-reaching implications for future development. Such choices include:
Talents
Attribute points
Spells
Class specializations
Talent or Attribute Points – What should I choose?
At levels 4, 8, and 12, you have the option to choose a talent with each class. Here, Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a bunch of options, although in some cases they deviate from templates in the book.
For beginners, the rule is: if you’re not sure, just choose the increase of the attributes (the top option). You will then receive 2 points that you can distribute freely. However, there are a few things to consider:
The main attribute of your character is marked with a star.
You can increase one attribute twice or two attributes once each.
You only receive a bonus on rolls for even values! The bonuses are:
Attribute 8 = -1 on the roll.
Attribute 10 = +0 on the roll.
Attribute 12 = +1 on the roll.
Attribute 14 = +2 on the roll.
Attribute 16 = +2 on the roll.
Attribute 18 = +3 on the roll.
Attribute 20 = +4 on the roll.
(you can’t go further in a “natural” way)
The standard distribution of values assumes you start with one value of 17 and another of 13. It’s always a good idea for beginners to raise these to 18 and 14, and then always increase by 2. Remember: odd values give you nothing.
Talents are abilities that shape your character. There is no “template”: choose what appeals to you the most. However, talents like “Lucky” and “Tough” or “Resilient” are useful for all classes. You can find in our overview the best talents for all classes.
“Tough” is a talent that is useful for all classes.
New Spells – What fits my class?
Most classes receive the option to learn new spells with each or almost every level up. Additionally, you will learn higher-ranked spells at certain levels, which are generally stronger.
No one can really take the selection away from you, but with a few key points, you can decide more easily which spells you want to learn:
Does the spell fit my class and my specialization? Then take it.
Does the spell fit into the “build” I have in mind? Try it out.
Plan ahead: having the same spell multiple times in the group is often not sensible.
You can cast many spells with higher-level slots as well. This means: if there is no spell at spell rank 2 that you like, just take something else and instead cast stronger spells from rank 1.
Some classes, like the Warlock, can switch a spell at each level. If you find that you don’t like a spell or never use it, switch to a new one.
Remember that classes like Clerics and Wizards can change their prepared spells at every rest. You are not as bound to a choice as you are with Sorcerers and Bards.
The possible variations for each class can differ significantly from the original class. For example, a Sword Bard hardly casts spells anymore, except to empower themselves. On the other hand, a Trickster Rogue suddenly casts constantly.
When selecting subclasses, schools, paths, and the like, make sure that you do not overly “block” your group. A healthy mix of melee and ranged fighters is usually best.
While you don’t necessarily need a “tank” and a “healer”, it’s advisable for beginners to create such roles. Make your fighter or barbarian as sturdy as possible and have your cleric prepare healing spells. If you are more experienced, you can experiment more.
With each level up, you also have the option to choose an additional class. In theory, you can learn a new class per level – there’s even an achievement for that. However, this is not really wise.
Multiclassing, or using multiple classes, has advantages and disadvantages:
You can potentially find really strong combinations.
but you forfeit the opportunity to fully utilize one class’s potential.
For beginners, multiclassing is generally not recommended, as you can do more wrong than right here. However, if you are adventurous, this feature allows you to build cool builds. To start, you can find the 3 best multiclass options and what makes them powerful.
Help, I’ve messed up! What now?
Well, uninstall the game and cry in the shower. Just kidding, you won’t be punished in Baldur’s Gate for making a wrong decision once. In the camp, you can find the NPC “The Withered.” He can help you for a small fee of 100 gold.
You reset all your talents and set points there and can redistribute them from level 1. Essentially, you are starting the character creation process anew, and you can redistribute your class and attribute points from the start. You can find more details in our guide: Respec in Baldur’s Gate 3: How to reset your character and choose different classes
The experience points you accumulated will remain – only the points are refunded. So you will have the same level with the same progress as before afterward.
So don’t worry too much about what you should choose when leveling up. Instead, enjoy the enormous freedom Baldur’s Gate 3 offers and experiment. You can easily find 100 gold from the next goblin.
For more tips on group assembly and companions, check here:
