A new runeword is causing bad vibes in Diablo 2 Resurrected. Blizzard made a small error in the latest patch notes, but it has far-reaching consequences – many players have wasted their valuable runes.
What are runewords?Runewords are among the most powerful items in Diablo 2. To create a runeword, players must insert runes into an item in the correct order. Only the right combination results in a runeword. If you make a mistake, you only receive the bonuses of the individual runes. Strong additional effects are lost.
This is particularly annoying because strong runes are very rare. In general, the more powerful the individual rune, the rarer it is found in the game world. If you make a mistake in creating a runeword, you miss out on powerful bonuses and may need to grind for a long time before you find the corresponding runes again.
Check out the hauntingly beautiful cinematic for Act V of Diablo 2 Resurrected here:
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Diablo 2 Resurrected – Cinematic zu Akt V
New runeword incorrectly stated in the patch notes – this causes trouble in the game
Which runeword is it about? With Season 3, a new runeword for assassins was supposed to be added to Diablo 2. As usual, the new item was added to the PTR. Players were to thoroughly test the new item on the test server. The item was well received, but players criticized a specific damage component that comes from a rune.
To create the “Mosaic runeword” on the PTR, the runes needed to be combined as Mal+Gul+Thul. The Thul rune adds an effect to items that causes frost damage.
However, the testers were not satisfied with this and demanded a change. The developers acknowledged this and changed the combination. The runeword now consists of the combination Mal+Gul+Amn. Instead of frost damage, there is now life steal, just as the testers wanted.
How did the error occur? The changes to the “Mosaic runeword” were initially correctly reflected in the patch notes. Apparently, the text of the patch notes was later revised, and the composition of the new runeword was incorrectly presented.
Instead of the correct rune combination Mal+Gul+Amn, the old combination of Mal+Gul+Thul was stated in the patch notes. Players who attempted to create the “Mosaic runeword” according to the incorrect patch notes have unfortunately wasted their rare runes. Because once runes are socketed, there is no way to get them back.
Although this case is a mistake by Blizzard, it is unclear whether players will receive their incorrectly socketed runes back. Although the error has been fixed, many players may still feel deceived.
In the collectible card game of Pokémon, you can soon look forward to new expansions revolving around Scarlet and Violet. We at MeinMMO provide you with an exclusive first look at the preview cards.
Which cards are involved? One of the most popular Pokémon items across generations are the trading cards. These are not only meant to be collected, as their name suggests, but also provide a genuine gaming experience for fans of the little pocket monsters.
Now you can look forward to new booster packs, or expansions to the trading card game, centered around the main games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which were released in November 2022 for the Nintendo Switch. Pokémon announced in December that with the introduction of the new card set, they also plan to make some changes to the design (via pokemon.com).
We give you an exclusive first look at the new trading cards and the changed design in the following video:
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Scarlet and Violet – We exclusively show you 5 cards in the new design
What cards will be in the Scarlet & Violet series?
The trading cards for Scarlet and Violet revolve around a new generation of Pokémon that can be found in the Paldea region. But also familiar monsters will again be part of the packs. An exclusive first look at the preview cards shows which Pokémon you can find in the booster packs in the future:
Trasla (Basic card)
70 HP
Attack: Psychic Shot
Krilia (1st Expansion)
90 HP
Attacks: Magical Shot and Psychic
Guardevoir (Expansion 2)
310 HP
Attack: Wonder Power
Ability: Psychic Hug
Miraidon (Basic card)
120 HP
Attacks: Sharp Fangs and Lightning Laser
Koraidon (Basic card)
130 HP
Attacks: Claw Slash and Raging Fangs
Which other cards will be included in the expansion packs is not yet known at this time. According to the preview on the official Pokémon site, you can also look forward to cards from the starter Pokémon of the Paldea region, Felori, Krokel, and Kwaks, as well as of course new supporter and energy cards.
By the way: The trading card game also had a collaboration last year with Pokémon GO, in the design of the mobile game.
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When can you get the cards? According to the current information, the new booster packs for Scarlet and Violet should be available starting March 31, 2023.
Are there any further changes? With the release of the booster packs for Scarlet and Violet, according to Pokémon, there will be further changes besides a new design (via pokemon.com):
the price rises from 4.99 euros to 5.49 euros per booster pack
3 holographic cards per pack
all cards with the level rare or higher will then be holographic
additional content with certain products, like the trainer box
How do you like the first insights into the new design of the trading cards for Scarlet and Violet? Will you get the booster packs? Feel free to write it here on MeinMMO in the comments and discuss it with other Pokémon fans.
Some mistakes are forgiven, others are not. Especially in World of Warcraft, there are a few mechanics that always cause stress.
Even in the realm of PvE boss fights, World of Warcraft still ranks among the best the genre has to offer, even after years. There are varied fights, interesting mechanics, and one or two abilities that you need to internalize and remember their effects very well. Because often, a mistake can not only mean your own digital death but can drag the entire (raid) group down with it.
We will show you some of the most well-known mechanics, where failing often leads to chaos in the voice chat.
1. Baron Geddon – Living Bomb
Raid: The Molten Core (Vanilla)
The remnants of Ner’zhul have take down many, many raids.
Shadowlands is still fresh in the bones of many World of Warcraft players – for several reasons. Although the expansion received a lot of criticism, the boss fights were interesting and often deadly.
One of these fights is the battle against the “Remnant of Ner’zhul”. The former orc lich king has a mechanic for which he is infamous, called “Malice”. Depending on the difficulty level, several players are afflicted with a negative effect that ticks down slowly. Once the effect expires or the character dies, a strong “knockback” effect triggers. The affected character is thrown backward, and all other players are also pushed away from the affected character.
The catch is that the affected characters must position themselves at the edge of the boss platform, looking toward the abyss. Only then is the raid and the affected player pushed back onto the platform.
However, it happened far too often that players with malice “messed it up”. Either they did not move out of ignorance or did not fully run to the edge of the platform or looked at the boss instead of the abyss. Depending on the nature of the mistake, only the affected individual, a few, or the entire raid would end up in the abyss.
4. Lady Vashj – Soiled Core
Raid: The Snake Shrine (The Burning Crusade)
Lady Vashj needed inventory management. Otherwise, she simply won.
In the fight against Lady Vashj, Blizzard tried something completely new. Instead of just killing enemies, one had to loot an item during the fight and throw it at the boss to break a shield.
The catch was that players with the soiled core could no longer move. The only action left was to throw the core to another player within reach. Like a hot potato, the core had to be passed on so that eventually someone could throw it at the shield from within reach of the boss.
Theoretically a simple task, it failed due to a rather unusual problem: the players’ inventory management. Because anyone who has an inventory of about 100 slots and does not keep it orderly panics at the bag slots and desperately searches for the soiled core. It certainly doesn’t help that with each passing second, the rest of the raid group becomes more restless, and the shouts in voice chat become louder.
“I don’t have it in my inventory!” was claimed panic-stricken on numerous occasions.
The benefit: After the fight, everyone surely had a tidy inventory to avoid this embarrassment in the future.
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Nielas Aran and his son use the “Flame Wreath” – to the delight of all WoW fans.
For years, the heroes of Azeroth have been drilled to move quickly out of threatening areas. Whether “Voidzones” or deadly flames – one should hastily disappear from everything.
At least most of the time.
In the fight against Aran’s Shade in the original Karazhan, this thought was suddenly discarded. Because Aran cast a “Flame Wreath”. This was a ring of fire that formed around a player and burned threateningly.
The trained reaction here is: Get out fast!
But that is exactly what one must not do with this particular ability. Because when a player leaves their Flame Wreath or another player steps into the Flame Wreath, it explodes and most likely kills the entire group.
And hand on heart: The first time we all messed that up.
Due to its popularity, the spell was also reused in Legion. Medivh’s Shade in the remastered Karazhan uses this ability as well and has probably wiped out several tens of thousands of dungeon groups.
Because the dungeon occasionally remains relevant, this video has also gained relevance again. A choral that was shared among raid groups many, many years ago and still resonates in many ears when the boss uses “Flame Wreath” again:
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“Dance to the left!” – The Council confused many players – and killed them multiple times.
Strictly speaking, this mechanic does not fall into the category, but it is a reason that probably tested many (WoW) friendships. We are talking about the dance sequence in the fight against the Council of Blood.
This “Death Dance” is essentially a fairly simple mechanic. Each player is assigned a position on the dance floor that they must take. Then the boss loudly announces in which direction to “dance”. He might shout, “Dance to the left”, prompting each character to move one square to the left on the tiled floor. To illustrate this further, there are a number of NPCs that perform this step simultaneously.
Nevertheless, every raid group had that one character who was hopelessly overwhelmed by the mechanic. While all players moved in harmony, building a helpful speed buff, there was always a dancerly unfit character who simply ran around randomly and did not understand at all what the boss or the fight was asking of them. Even after several detailed explanations, you could still see this person stacking the negative debuff and ultimately dying from the damage.
At least this mechanic only kills the individual player. Therefore, as a raid group, they usually had a good laugh.
Do you know any other boss mechanics that have led to disputes and problems or that made you laugh particularly hard? Let us know in the comments!
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Amazon Games in the West and Japan is the publisher of Throne and Liberty, the MMORPG that fans are most looking forward to in 2023.
Which game is it about?
The MMORPG is developed by the Korean studio NCSoft, which has also produced Aion, Blade & Soul, and Lineage.
Throne and Liberty emphasizes an open world where movement is supposed to play an important role – players can use grappling hooks or transform themselves into water and flying creatures.
The release was originally scheduled for 2022 but was delayed to 2023. The release is planned for PC and console.
What is Amazon’s role in Throne and Liberty? According to a South Korean news site (via m.yna.co.kr), Amazon Games is supposed to be the publisher of the MMORPG Throne and Liberty in many countries.
Update, February 22, 2023, 2:30 PM: The news originally appeared on February 22, 2023, at 1:40 PM and was updated at 2:30 PM with new information.
NCSoft and Amazon Games have confirmed the report from the South Korean site and officially announced that Throne and Liberty will be published in the West and Japan by Amazon Games.
There are numerous indications showing that many MMORPG fans are eagerly awaiting the release of Throne and Liberty and are looking forward to the title. This includes many positive comments as well as the view counts of a trailer from 2022. In just under 11 months, the video gathered a strong 9.3 million views (via YouTube).
Here you can see the gameplay trailer that achieved over 9 million views:
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New MMORPG Hope from Korea Finally Shows a Lot of Gameplay in New Trailer
Furthermore, Throne and Liberty secured first place in a poll on MeinMMO where we wanted to know which MMORPG you are most looking forward to in 2023.
The poll received a total of 4,875 votes. 31% of MeinMMO readers chose Throne and Liberty (1,951 votes), followed by Blue Protocol with 19% (1,178 votes) and Odin: Valhalla Rising in a distant third place with 9% (539 votes).
Amazon Games is collecting major MMORPGs. Amazon Games adds another large and significant MMORPG to its collection with Throne and Liberty.
Amazon Games has already acted as the publisher for Lost Ark in the West and even launched its own MMORPG, New World. Additionally, the company is the publisher of the anime MMORPG Blue Protocol, which is also set to release in 2023 and secured second place in our poll behind Throne and Liberty.
CSGOEXO.COM is a trading website where players can sell their items from the shooter Counter-Strike: Global OffensiveHowever, there was a theft in which skins worth around €659,000 were stolen.
What is CSGOEXO.COM? It is a large trading website where you can exchange your items from CS:GO such as keys or knives for other items. The website uses automated bots for this.
However, the trading website is currently offline. The reason for this is a hacker attack in which skins worth $700,000, equivalent to €658,553, were stolen.
Here you can see a trailer for the shooter CSGO:
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Counter Strike: Global Offensive Trailer
This is how the website reacts to the theft
The website CSGOEXO.COM was temporarily taken offline. With the explanation that on the morning of February 15, 2023 skins worth $700,000 were stolen from the website.
However, according to the website, they have already been able to identify the perpetrators and three Steam profiles were linked. They are now working to restore the website to full functionality.
They have already contacted Steam about this. For questions or assistance, you can contact support via email or through the website (as of February 22, 2023, via csgoexo.com)
So far, there have been no further details on which skins are affected, how they will proceed in the future, or when the website will be back online.
That such high sums can be lost with the theft of skins is not surprising. If you are lucky, special items from CS:GO can be sold online for real fortunes.
The Polish streamer Sidneuke gained tragic fame with a clip on Twitter on February 17. During an IRL stream on Twitch, she looked at her smartphone and ended up running over a dog. As she continued driving, she complained about the free-running dogs and their owners. Millions of viewers are appalled.
Warning: The clip is uncomfortable not only for animal lovers and can trigger a queasy feeling. Therefore, we do not embed it directly, but only link to it. Nevertheless, this is a distressing topic.
Here is the clip:
The Polish streamer Sidneuke is sitting in her car, filming herself and looking at a phone in her hand (via twitter). She says: ‘Jesus, how many dogs are out here? Some of them must be in heat.’
Then the streamer looks at her phone when she suddenly gets startled as the car jolts. She exclaims: ‘I ran over a dog! Shit, I ran over a dog. That’s a dog.’
One can see her getting out of the car and looking around.
Just before the accident, the streamer only had eyes for her phone, not for the road.
Streamer blames dog owners
What did she do after the accident? According to reports, she continued driving after running over the dog. There is no clip of that. The Twitch stream is no longer accessible.
However, there is another clip that shows her during the drive after the accident (via twitter). There, she speaks into the camera and blames the dog owners for the accident: The dogs should never be allowed to run free, but they are constantly on the street. Dogs should not be free, that is wrong and against the law. You cannot leave dogs unattended.
Twitch bans streamer – authorities investigate
What consequences does the clip have?
Twitch has banned the streamer Sidneuke. The duration of the ban is unknown; some outraged viewers hope ‘forever’.
There is worldwide reporting about the incident – British, Polish, French, and American sites are reporting on the incident.
Clips of the incident on Twitter have already reached millions of views; many users are extremely upset about the woman’s behavior. One user asks: ‘Did she even bother to look for the dog?’
As the site Unilad reports, a Polish animal protection agency has also begun an investigation and intends to hand the case over to the public prosecutor’s office to file charges.
It is stated: Although it is unequivocally correct that dogs should not run freely. But if you notice that, you must stop the car and react. That is a social duty.
In IRL streams, a streamer films themselves in the real world, which leads to numerous problems:
What is behind this: The outrageous thing is that the young woman stares at her phone just before the accident and is already live streaming the drive, with no apparent misconduct.
This inattentiveness while driving is extremely dangerous, as can be seen.
While the game ‘Pokémon GO’ caused so much hype in 2016, many people complained about the ‘mobile phone zombies’ who, while hunting for virtual pixel monsters, stared transfixed at their smartphones and no longer noticed their surroundings.
Sons of the Forest is about to be released on Steam, and MeinMMO editor Maik Schneider has particularly focused on the base building. He explains what makes it so special and why beginners may not necessarily benefit from it here.
Finally, another new survival title with great potential. My first focus always goes to the building system with such announcements. Unfortunately, in the last new survival hit, V Rising, base building was rather simplistic – that was due to the iso perspective.
However, Sons of the Forest draws from a wealth of resources, attempts an innovative system, and could consequently have a significant influence on how such games approach base building in the future.
Because I don’t just pull 2 tons of wood out of my small belly bag and throw them onto a blueprint. I have to craft and set up every wall, every floor, every barricade myself.
A dream for dedicated base builders like me – but perhaps also a nightmare for newcomers to the genre, who can only manage to create a square enclosure.
What is so great about the building system? I haven’t had a chance to get hands-on yet, but I already know the foundation from The Forest 1. Back then, there were blueprints, but you already had to carry the logs individually to the storage.
It was already a solid system, especially because the logs didn’t just disappear upon a breach. Building parts or smaller elements like log storage spots flew around chaotically when a motivated mutant destroyed a wall.
When a base gives way, it’s always a spectacle in The Forest – Source: YouTube
Sons of the Forest takes it a step further. Blueprints seem to almost completely belong to the past. If I want to build a floor, I chop down trees, cut them vertically, and place them next to each other. They connect “magnetically,” as you know from other building systems.
This allows for an unprecedented freedom in base building because I can size the logs as I need them. In my mind, an impressive log cabin with a conservatory and water access is already taking shape.
It’s likely that the system won’t be quite as “open”. Logs cannot be chopped into any size.
However, once it comes to the next material – stones – it could get really exciting. If I can place each individual brick as I want, the others can happily take on the cave tours.
I will then be busy creating a medieval village complete with a castle and a bustling marketplace.
You can find a brief overview of the game in our video on Sons of the Forest:
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Sons of the Forest is the most awaited survival game on Steam – All information in 2 minutes
What are the disadvantages? I have been playing survival games for over 10 years and have built unnecessarily large bases in various games – ARK, Conan, Rust, Grounded, Raft, 7 Days to Die. The list is quite long by now.
However, Minecraft has already shown me before that it takes a certain degree of experience not to just hammer cubic shapes into the landscape.
Google and a touch of creativity certainly help as well. But what’s more rewarding than taking a proud look at your own creation after hours of work?
Even though the building system makes a really good impression, it could present a certain hurdle for newcomers to the genre.
My recommendation: If you play cooperatively, designate a builder, support him with resources, and let him hammer away for a few hours. Whether it worked out will be shown by the first serious mutant attack.
Otherwise, just start a new base and benefit from the experiences gathered. As soon as the game is released, we also plan to create smaller guides on the topic of “building”.
I’m also interested in your first impression of the building system. What would your dream system look like if you could design something like that? Is there perhaps already a game that fulfills all your building wishes? Leave a comment on the topic.
„Honkai: Star Rail“ is an upcoming sci-fi adventure by Hoyoverse. The creators are known for the popular RPG Genshin Impact and have already recorded over 10 million registrations for their new game.
After Genshin Impact, which was released in 2020, another game from Hoyoverse is set to launch soon: Honkai: Star Rail. It will be released for the platforms PC, Android, and iOS.
Interested players can already register to play the new game at launch and secure initial rewards – many gamers have already done this.
Here you can see a trailer for Honkai: Star Rail:
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Dramatic trailer for Honkai: Star Rail shows new RPG from the developers of Genshin Impact
Over 10 million registrations for Honkai: Star Rail
How many registrations have there been so far? More than 10 million people have already pre-registered for Honkai: Star Rail. Of these, more than 2.5 million pre-registrations have been recorded outside of China, as reported by Axios (via axios.com).
On the Honkai: Star Rail website, the counter currently indicates between 3,500,000 and 5,000,000 registered participants (as of February 22, 2023, via hoyoverse.com). It is conceivable that the registered participants are counted regionally and therefore not all pre-registrations are included here.
Why is Honkai: Star Rail so in demand? The game studio behind Honkai: Star Rail is HoYoverse. It has already established itself with titles like Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd, and Tears of Themis, building a large fanbase.
Characteristic of their games is that they can be played for free. However, there is also the option to unlock content faster with real money that would otherwise take long grinding to obtain.
In addition, the games regularly receive new content, such as new characters in Genshin Impact, allowing the community to discover and earn new things repeatedly. Genshin Impact is now bringing update 3.5.
What to expect in Honkai: Star Rail
Honkai: Star Rail will be a single-player title that mixes fantasy elements with a sci-fi setting. You can expect an RPG adventure game with a turn-based combat system. There will also be a large story.
You will be sent on a space journey and discover unknown worlds. Honkai: Star Rail provides you with huge maps filled with mazes and puzzles that are full of discovery opportunities.
How to register? Depending on the platform, you can register either in the Apple and Google app stores, through the Epic Games Store, or through the official website .
The rule is: Once a number of pre-registrations is reached, there are rewards for all players. The first 4 milestones have already been reached (as of February 22, 2023):
At 500,000 registrations: 50,000x credits
At 1,000,000 registrations: 3 “Star Rail” passes
At 2,000,000 registrations: Avatar “Trailblazer Welcome”
At 3,500,000 registrations: 4-star figure Serval
At 5,000,000 registrations: 15 “Star Rail” passes (not yet reached)
When is the release of Honkai: Star Rail? So far, there has been no official indication of when the game will be released. However, there are speculations that the game could be released on April 26, 2023, as a planned date may have already been seen in the app store.
Nvidia and Microsoft have announced a new partnership: Soon you will be able to stream all Microsoft games via GeForce Now. This will also include upcoming games like Starfield.
Microsoft wants to buy Activision: Blizzard and is facing a lot of resistance. For this reason, the company from Redmond is currently doing everything to appease the critics:
Now Microsoft has additionally formed a partnership with Nvidia (via nvidia.com).
And the new contract between Nvidia and Microsoft could be very interesting for many games. Because Microsoft now wants to bring all its own games to GeForce Now as well.
This partnership is of course not formed without ulterior motives. In the background, the acquisition of Activision: Blizzard by Microsoft still looms. They state: “NVIDIA therefore offers its full support for the regulatory approval of the acquisition.”
Call of Duty, Halo, and others are to come to GeForce Now
Which games are to come to GeForce Now? In the future, you will be able to play all games from publisher Microsoft in the cloud. According to Microsoft, this includes already released first-party games for Xbox, as well as new games, such as the highly anticipated sci-fi epic Starfield, which will not be released for PS5.
It should not matter whether you bought the game in the “Microsoft Store”, on Steam, or at Epic. In the future, Activision: Blizzard games should also be playable via GeForce Now (via nvidia.com):
The combination of the incredibly rich catalog of Xbox first-party games with the powerful streaming capabilities of GeForce NOW will make cloud gaming a mainstream offering that appeals to gamers of all interest and experience levels. Through this partnership, more of the world’s most popular titles will be available in the cloud with just one click and can be played by millions of players.
Jeff Fisher, Senior Vice President for GeForce at NVIDIA
What does this mean for gamers? GeForce Now is a cloud gaming service that you can now use on almost any device. This way, you can stream your PC games, for example from Steam, to your mobile phone or tablet. The calculations are done in the Nvidia cloud, you no longer need fast hardware for the games.
This will be particularly exciting for games like Starfield. Many suspect that the hardware requirements can be quite high. There are currently no official system requirements, but a release for the old Xbox One has been ruled out.
What disadvantage does this whole thing have? It should be clear to you that for streaming services like GeForce Now, you need a fast internet connection. Without a fast connection, streaming is absolutely no fun in 2023:
Nvidia recommends a bandwidth of at least 15 Mbit/s if you want to stream.
For Full HD at 60 FPS, Nvidia recommends at least 25 Mbit/s.
More games: Thanks to GeForce Now, you can now play one of the most interesting co-op games without a fast gaming PC. Why so many are looking forward to this, you can find out in the following article here on MeinMMO:
Blizzard has a new statue on offer in its shop, which players can acquire for a small fortune. It is based on Diablo 4 and as expensive as a decent gaming PC.
What kind of statue is this? This is a huge statue of Inarius, the co-founder of Sanctuary. This angel played an important role in the world of Diablo despite his sparse appearance.
In Diablo 4, however, everything revolves around Lilith, Inarius, and the resulting Nephalem. So if you’ve always wanted to own a huge statue of an important Diablo character, you now have the chance.
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Diablo 4: The World of Sanctuary in the Video with Enemies and Huge Bosses
Inarius, the Father of Sanctuary, comes into your living room
How much does the statue cost? The statue of Inarius can be pre-ordered from Blizzard’s online shop for €1,100.00. Basically, that’s as much as a decent gaming PC that you could spend your time with. Here is the shop.
What does the statue offer? The figure is a total of 66 cm tall, weighs 8.62 kg, and comes with some small parts that you need to assemble so that the good Inarius can stand bound. Additionally, the sculpture has been hand-painted.
Inarius – assembledInarius – individual partsThis is what you get with your order
Is the statue limited? We cannot foresee that yet. Blizzard itself hasn’t mentioned anywhere that there is a limited number of Inarius. It is only stated that this is a “premium statue”.
If you want the figure, we recommend not to wait. After it sells out, you will only find it hard from third parties and often only at exorbitant prices.
Why is Inarius bound? The co-founder of Sanctuary was on a mission to proclaim the end of the Sin War when the blood-soaked curtain fell. However, Mephisto made a pact and banished this angel to the depths of hell for all eternity. Miraculously, Inarius escaped hell and found his way back to Sanctuary.
In Diablo 4, he now tries to protect his creation and all that he had built, and thus a confrontation with Lilith is unavoidable. It will show how the story evolves in Blizzard’s new hack & slash adventure.
What do you think of the statue? Do you find it cool and would you indulge in something like this? Feel free to let us know in the comments what you think!
If you are interested in the Xbox Game Pass (Ultimate), we will show you a method here that can save you a lot of money. Our editor Patrick Freese has saved over €200 now.
Update from February 22, 2023: This method still works and saves you a lot of money. We have tried it again now and can confirm that.
Let’s continue with the original article from September 2020.
This happened to me: I regularly renew my membership for the Xbox Game Pass. Since mine is expiring in a few days, an increase is due soon because the Game Pass is leaving the beta.
Just as I wanted to extend my membership and already had the taste of the sour €10 apple in my mouth (although it still seems fair for the great offer), the topic came up in our editorial office at MeinMMO about how to save money on this. I tried it out and was happy because I saved a few hundred euros.
The most important points at a glance:
The Game Pass for PC costs €3.99 per month during the beta, but that will change in the coming days.
I will explain how I will pay only €4.33 per month for the next 27 months instead of €9.99 per month.
And it’s not just about the Game Pass for PC, but about the Ultimate membership, which offers additional benefits and can be used for Xbox and PC (normally €12.99 per month).
In addition, the streaming service xCloud (via GamePro), which even works on mobile devices, is also included.
Overall, the Game Pass also becomes more attractive because EA Play is now part of the Pass and will include major EA titles like FIFA, Battlefield, or Star Wars in the future.
What kind of offer is this? The Game Pass is like a Netflix for gamers. You pay for a subscription and have a selection of major blockbuster games for which you only have to pay the subscription costs. You do not have to pay separately for new games like Flight Simulator 2020 or Crusader Kings III as a subscriber; you can simply download and play them.
This method involves upgrading your existing Live Gold membership. So if you added 3 years of Xbox Live, you can upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for just one euro 1:1. The catch: Xbox Live is available much cheaper and costs less than half depending on the length of the credit.
How to take advantage of the Xbox Ultimate Deal and save big
You can get a maximum of 36 months, or 3 years, from the deal. Here’s the step-by-step guide:
First, log into your Microsoft account and check how long your “Live Gold” or “Game Pass” membership is still valid.
Additionally, you must not currently have an active membership in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Next, buy as much Xbox Live Gold as you can to get as close as possible to 36 months of membership. Because you can get up to 36 months for free. I personally bought the Pass twice for 12 months.
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There you should enter your 25-digit code – you received it when you purchased the Xbox Live Gold.
Now you will receive a confirmation. Keep the box checked for “Recurring payment” to receive another month for free (you will need to provide a payment method immediately). However, do not do this with 3 year cards, as you will exceed the 36 months (via GameStar.de).
Activate recurring payment here and get 1 free month with each top-up
Repeat the process until you have reached a maximum of 3 years with all your codes.
In your subscriptions, you will now see the following picture:
Here you can upgrade the Live Gold membership you topped up
Select “Upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate” there
A message will appear explaining what the upgrade means for you. Confirm this by clicking “Continue”.
Confirm this message for the upgrade of your membership
This will lead you to the shop page where you can join the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. It will only cost you €1, which is bearable since you also get another “free month” with it.
Select “Join” then.
Here you join the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
After that, you will see a confirmation on your account page (account.microsoft.com/services) that your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate lasts as long as your topped up Xbox Live Gold – and all for the costs of Xbox Live Gold and the one-time payment for the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
Upgrade successful – In the test by MeinMMO, we ordered 24 months of Live Gold and received 27 months of Ultimate Game Pass (2 extra months through topped up 2×12 months, 1 extra month for the “€1” offer)
Tip: If a later date than September appears, that’s because you receive free months if you leave the “Recurring payment” active when topping up. Theoretically, you should get 3 extra months with a 36-month top-up. However, we cannot guarantee this, as Microsoft states that a maximum of 36 months of Xbox Live can be converted. The 3 additional months were received in our example with 2 booked years of Xbox Live Gold.
The calculation of our example in detail:
2×12 months Live Gold – each €58 (depending on offer on Amazon) = €116 (+2 extra months through recurring payment).
1x upgrade for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate €1 (+1 month free)
Overall 27 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for €117 – This results in a monthly price of about €4.33.
Normally, the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate costs €12.99 per month.
For 27 months, the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate would normally cost €350.73.
For the “normal” Xbox Game Pass on PC, you would pay €9.99 per month. For 27 months, that would be €269.73.
You don’t need the Game Pass for PC anymore.
Should I use the offer?
Who is this offer worthwhile for? First, you should ensure that you do not currently have an Ultimate membership. Alternatively, you will become a new member. If you also have a Game Pass for PC that is about to expire, switching is worthwhile. If your Game Pass for PC is still active for several months, it is not worthwhile right now, as you would otherwise be paying for two memberships.
If you are planning to use the Xbox Game Pass for PC anyway and also have an Xbox, then this method is perfect for the Game Pass Ultimate. But even without a console, the purchase is worthwhile if you play only on PC and perhaps even mobile.
Because here you save a lot of money and also have the Gold membership on the console. You need it for most multiplayer games if you want to play them online against others.
Moreover, starting September 15, cloud gaming will also be included in the Game Pass Ultimate. For you, this means that you can play more than 100 games from the cloud on your Android smartphone, Windows 10 PC, Xbox console, or Android tablet. All you need is an internet connection and a compatible controller.
To play Xbox games from the cloud, the following requirements must be met:
Active membership in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
A Bluetooth-enabled Xbox controller or another supported controller
An Android smartphone or tablet with version Android 6.0 or higher
A WLAN/LTE data connection with a speed of at least 10 MBit/s
The Xbox Game Pass Android app, available in the Samsung Galaxy Store and the Google Play App Store
Blizzard has released a new video about Diablo 4. In this, several developers talk about how the upcoming action RPG was created and show you the world they have built: the environment, the enemies, but also friendly NPCs.
What kind of bosses are those?
Diablo 4, the new action RPG from Blizzard, is said to have some MMO elements in the game. This includes an open world and multiplayer features.
In a new video, the developers introduce the world of Diablo 4 more closely, including the world bosses. They are said to be quite large.
This is the new video: In just under 8 minutes, several developers explain what they have been working on in Diablo 4. The focus is primarily on the world and the design of the environment as well as the enemies.
Almost towards the end, the discussion turns to world bosses. Two of them are shown: a kind of giant treasure goblin that looks like a spiky version of Greed from Diablo 3, and a demon that looks like a Zerg from StarCraft.
Senior Quest Designer Harrison Pink says about the bosses: “[The bosses] are so big that the camera has to zoom out further. You have the opportunity to fight these bosses with friends or strangers to defeat them.”
Diablo 4: The World of Sanctuary in the Video with Enemies and Huge Bosses
Open world, terrible enemies, and pettable dogs
In addition to the bosses, there was some information about other content in the game, including the open world, enemies, and even pets that are meant to be in the game, at least for NPCs. For example, there are said to be dogs that you can pet.
The developers also emphasize that the open world should feel “real.” Enemies in corresponding zones should “fit” by having thicker fur in icy regions or lighter clothing in deserts, even though they are the same enemies.
The open world is also said to offer several features, most of which are already known but still sound exciting:
Lilith altars grant you permanent buffs for all characters
Random events in the world provide content while exploring
Quests are supposed to provide you with small story snippets and backgrounds
When you cleanse a “fortress,” it will be permanently liberated and open up new possibilities
Just before, there was already a video with the first in-game cinematic, where you even see your own character:
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Diablo 4: This is what the first minutes of the game look like
Many of these features have already been played in the first official tests of Diablo 4 and were received extremely well by testers. Overall, Diablo 4 makes a good impression on most who have been able to play it so far.
Diablo 4 is set to be released on June 6 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. However, those who want to play earlier can participate in an open beta as early as March. If you pre-order one of the editions, you can even play for two weekends right away:
At FIFA 23, the servers are down on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Currently, you have no access to online modes like Ultimate Team or Pro Clubs. Here you can find everything about the server status and when you can play again.
FIFA 23 has quite spontaneously announced maintenance and taken the servers offline. Since 6:30 AM this morning, the servers have been down for all online modes.
The servers are expected to be back online by “noon” – we expect it to be 1 PM (via twitter.com)
Update 1 PM: The servers are still not back online. There is currently no precise information on when it will continue.
The tweet announcing the end of the server downtime remains vague, only mentioning “noon” in the UTC time zone – which is one hour ahead of our time. The servers could therefore come back online earlier, but possibly also later.
As soon as the servers are back online, we will update this article accordingly.
You can continue to use the offline modes and practice your power shot. Check out our video for some tips:
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FIFA 23: Use the power shot correctly – This is how you score epic goals
Why did maintenance occur? There is currently no information on that. However, there is a suspicion that something was wrong with the current Title Update #8.
The update was released on February 21 for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. If you would like to take a look at the adjustments, we are linking the Trello board with the patch notes here.
There could, however, also be other reasons – because in addition to FIFA 23, FIFA 18 to 22 are also affected by the server downtime.
If you want to be a bit active on the transfer market while this is going on, then you have time to do that during the maintenance. The Companion App is still online, and you can happily move your players around.
In February, you will encounter the legendary bosses Registeel, Kapu-Fala, Regirock, and Rayquaza in the Level 5 raids of Pokémon GO. Additionally, in Mega Raids, you can find Mega Gengar and the new Mega Gardevoir. We will show you here when you can find each boss and what the raid hours in February 2023 will bring.
What kind of raids are these? Every month, Pokémon GO features various themed events that usually bring specific bosses into the raids.
In this overview, we will show you all the bosses that you will encounter in February 2023 in 5-star raids and Mega Raids. We will also include an overview of all raid hours that are active on Wednesdays.
Raid Hours and Raid Bosses in February 2023
The following raid hours are active in February 2023 for Pokémon GO:
During the Hoenn Tour, you will encounter Deoxys (Normal Form)* Deoxys (Attack Form)* Deoxys (Defense Form)* Deoxys (Speed Form)* Proto Kyogre* Proto Groudon*
February 27 to March 1
5-star raids with Rayquaza*
February 27 to March 1
Mega raids with Mega Latias* and Mega Latios*
What’s special: In February 2023, there are many strong raids for you to look forward to. The release of Mega Gardevoir and the return of Rayquaza (even with a new attack) are content that trainers celebrate specifically on social networks. The big Hoenn Tour with the worldwide event is likely a strong reason for some trainers to complete many raids again.
In Pokémon GO there is a mini-event every day at noon. We at MeinMMO have looked at what event this is and which monster you can get from it.
What event is it about? For a few days now, trainers have been reporting that they can encounter a series of spawns of a special monster for a short time at noon. However, the developers have not officially announced anything about this. So what kind of mini-event has surprised the trainers? We explain it to you.
Daily Mini-Event with Absol
What happens exactly at noon? Since a few days, a mini-event starts sharply at 12:00 PM local time. Because that’s when the dark-type Pokémon Absol appears everywhere in the wilderness every day. However, this does not seem to be a game error, as it is displayed during this time in the “Today” view of the game under the name “A Grit Omen.”
Nevertheless, many players are puzzled by the event. So is the reddit user VSenecal5528, who posts a picture of the event on reddit and writes (via reddit.com): “Does anyone know what this was supposed to be? It appeared for about a minute and then it was gone.”
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How long do the spawns last? You do not have much time to catch the spawns, as they are only active for 5 minutes and disappear again at 12:05 PM. You will only be able to try your luck again the next day.
What does the event mean? Normally Niantic announces events in Pokémon GO in advance on social networks or their blog. However, this has not happened with the event concerning Absol, which has led to a lot of puzzlement among trainers.
Since the big worldwide Hoenn Tour starts this weekend, it can be assumed that the Absol event is related to it. After all, the dark-type Pokémon could be understood as a harbinger of the upcoming proto-raids with Proto-Groudon and Proto-Kyogre.
The Pokémon from Generation 3 is, according to its description, usually quite shy but can perceive changes in its environment, that is, in the air and in the water, using its horn and thus foresee natural disasters. In this case, it tries to warn others (via pokewiki.de).
How long will the event last? How long you can meet Absol is currently unknown. However, since the mini-event is likely to be understood as a small preview of the Hoenn Tour this weekend, we assume that you will still have time to catch the dark-type Pokémon until Friday, February 24.
Should you take advantage of the mini-event with Absol?
Is the Pokémon strong? The dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 has no pre-evolutions or evolutions. While it can benefit from a solid attack value, it does not make it among the best attackers in Pokémon GO. And even in the GO Battle League, Absol is not particularly interesting.
However, you can trigger a Mega Evolution with Absol, which is stronger than Absol itself. This can be seen as a strong dark-type attacker in raids.
We show you more strong attackers in Pokémon GO in the following video:
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Pokémon GO: The strongest attackers of all types in the video
Is there a Shiny Absol? Yes, you can also find Absol in its shiny form with some luck. You can recognize it by its orange-red horn.
Normal Absol (left) and Shiny Absol (right)
Is the event worth it? Those who have the opportunity to hunt Absol at noon should take this chance due to its Mega Evolution. In this way, you can also farm XL candies to level it up accordingly. And Shiny hunters will also benefit. However, be aware that you do not have much time to catch it.
How do you like the mini-event with Absol? Have you already been able to catch some at noon? Or are you less interested in the dark-type Pokémon? Feel free to let us know here at MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other trainers about it.
To ensure your characters in Final Fantasy XIV always look stylish, the developers introduced the projection system, also known as Glamour. Here you will learn how to unlock it and how it works.
What is Glamour? Glamour, or projections, refers to the common WoW term transmog in FFXIV. You can give your equipment the appearance of other outfits, provided the necessary conditions are met.
Generally, Glamour in FFXIV is considered “the true endgame.” Fans of the MMORPG spend countless hours combining their outfits to find the perfect look for all occasions. The developers provide them with new equipment and various tools in updates.
How do I unlock the function? The Glamour function must first be unlocked through a short quest before use. You can find the quest here:
Location: Western Thanalan (X: 12.6 / Y: 14.3). Not far from the entrance to the Sunwind.
Quest Name: Beautiful Illusion
NPC: Swyrgeim
You can find the quest with this nice lady.
Note: If you also want to change the color of your equipment, you must first complete another quest called “Color Theory.” However, this one is available from the same NPC and at the same location.
This allows you to change the appearance of your equipment using projection prisms. You need to ensure that you meet all the conditions for a projection:
You must have at least one prism in your inventory
The respective items must be in your possession
The two items must be of the same type: Pants will always only be projected onto another pair of pants, a hat onto another hat, etc.
The item level of the base item must be equal to or higher: You cannot project an item with item level 600 onto one that only has item level 240.
Both items must be usable by the same job: You cannot project a Paladin’s equipment onto a Bard.
Both items must be usable by the same race and gender: You cannot project equipment that can only be worn by female Miqo’te onto male Au Ra.
To project the desired item onto another, you need to right-click to open the projection menu and select the correct equipment:
Here you will find the projection menu after unlocking it. You can also access it from your Arsenal or inventory.
What are projection prisms? The prisms are a tool you need to change the appearance of your equipment. One prism is automatically consumed per projection. If you have no more prisms in your inventory, a projection is not possible.
You can obtain them from the following sources:
Crafting
Exchanging for coins at your local State Company
Buying at the Market Board
Other guides on FFXIV on MeinMMO can be found here:
What is it? You can find the projection wardrobe in the inns of the three starting cities and in Kugane. It serves two different purposes: On one hand, it provides additional inventory space for your equipment. You can store up to 800 different armor pieces there, from weapons to gloves and pants to earrings.
The inventory space has been expanded several times in the past, so it is quite possible that the wardrobe will be enlarged again in the future.
You can store any type of equipment in the projection wardrobe, as long as it doesn’t need to be repaired first.
Here you can store equipment from your Arsenal or inventory in the wardrobe, sort it by jobs, and most importantly, combine different outfits and save them on projection plates.
What are projection plates? The plates give you the opportunity to be creative with your outfit combinations. You can assign individual parts to a plate and “lock” them, so that in the end you have a selection of various custom outfits.
You can set the equipment from your wardrobe on projection plates to create outfits.
The same rules apply as mentioned above for “normal” projections. This means that you cannot layer two equipment items from different jobs over one another, must possess projection prisms, and so on.
The dropdown menu on the right allows you to sort your collection by individual jobs to make searching easier. Only the items that the respective job can equip or those that can be worn by all jobs will be displayed.
Currently, you can save up to 20 different sets, but it is also possible that this number will increase in the future.
If you are satisfied with your creation, you can save it and use it with the push of a button. However, this is only possible if you are in a city.
The menu option in your character overview opens the selection of saved projection plates.
Projection Plates and Armor Sets
Here’s how you can connect them: Not every piece of armor in FFXIV is exclusive to one job. Different job roles like healers, tanks, or mages often share individual armor sets among themselves. If you want different projections for the same set, for example, on your White Mage and Astrologian, you can achieve this by linking them.
To do this, go to your equipment sets list in the character menu and right-click on the desired equipment set to open a submenu.
If you want different projections for a piece of armor across different jobs, you must link them in the menu accordingly.
This will open an overview of your projection plates where you can select the plate you want to assign to the respective equipment set.
Once the two are linked, the projection will always be executed automatically when you equip the respective set. Of course, this can only be done if you are in a city, as projections cannot be performed outside of that. You can change or unlink this connection as desired.
Do you have tips for projections? Share them with us in the comments.
Contents from the current patch 6.3 can be found here:
13 classes are fighting for a title in World of Warcraft. Because we want to know: Which class is the most fun?
World of Warcraft: Dragonflight has been live for almost 3 months. Blizzard’s MMORPG has already received a patch, and the next one is just around the corner. Dragonflight brought numerous changes with it. Not only was there the new talent system in the pre-patch, but on the way to level 70, there were also another 10 talent points to further refine your build.
After about 3 months, it’s time to check in with the player community again and see which class is the most fun. After all, there are now 13 different classes and 38 different specializations, each offering a variety of builds to customize playstyles or prepare for specific situations.
Therefore, we want to know: Which class in World of Warcraft Dragonflight is the most fun?
Please note that this survey is not necessarily about which class you currently play as your “main”, but rather which class you find the most fun – they do not have to be identical.
Which specific criteria you set for this is entirely up to you. After all, fun is very subjective, and what one player finds absolutely annoying, another player might find interesting and entertaining. Here are a few guidelines you can use (but are not required to):
Does the class have interesting talent trees?
Is the “rotation” of abilities interesting and fun?
Does the class provide a relevant advantage to the group?
Can the class handle difficult tasks alone?
Is the class visually appealing? (transmogs, spell effects, glyphs)
Can the class fill different roles?
But now let’s get to the survey. You have only one vote:
If you want, feel free to leave us a comment and explain why the class you chose provides you the most fun.
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The best counters against Rayquaza in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Rayquaza in 5-star raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Rayquaza? Rayquaza originates from the third generation of Pokémon and belongs to the Dragon and Flying types. Together with Groudon and Kyogre, it forms the trio of weather legends. You will regularly encounter it in 5-star raids.
When does Rayquaza come? You can find the boss starting February 22 at 10:00 AM local time in Pokémon GO. It will then be replaced on the weekend (February 25 and 26) by the raids of the Hoenn Tour event. It is likely to return to the raids until the beginning of March.
Defeating Rayquaza in raids – With these counters
Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Shadow Snorunt with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Shadow Mewtwo with Psystrike and Ice Beam
Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
Mega Glalie with Ice Spire and Avalanche
Mega Abomasnow with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
Glaceon with Ice Spire and Avalanche
Snorunt with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Kyurem with Fire Breath and Ice Age
Shadow Articuno with Ice Spire and Ice Beam
Mewtwo with Psystrike and Ice Beam
Shadow Porygon Z with Hidden Power and Blizzard
Shadow Regice with Ice Shard and Avalanche
Shadow Walrein with Ice Spire and Ice Spear
Shadow Austos with Ice Spire and Avalanche
Articuno with Ice Fang and Avalanche
Roselia with Ice Spire and Avalanche
Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Magic Shine
Shadow Alolan Vulpix with Powder Snow and Weather Ball
Weaknesses of Rayquaza: The Pokémon belongs to the Dragon and Flying types and has weaknesses against Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy. It is particularly vulnerable to Ice. So in raids, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Rayquaza.
Is there a Shiny Rayquaza? You can find and catch Rayquaza in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you might find the Shiny right after a raid.
Rayquaza compared in its normal form (left) and as a dark Shiny (right)
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a relatively high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can battle Rayquaza with two people. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should aim for more trainers.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The best counters against Deoxys (Attack Form) in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. This way you can defeat Deoxys with its Attack Formin raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Deoxys? Deoxys is a mysterious Pokémon and originates from the third generation of Pokémon. It belongs to the Psychic type and has various forms that you can find and catch at different times in the game.
When does Deoxys (Attack Form) come? You can find the boss on the weekend (February 25 and 26) in the raids of the Hoenn Tour event. Here we show you the best counters against Deoxys Attack Form and which types it is weak against (Type effectiveness).
We updated the article on February 22, 2023, with the best counters for you.
Defeat Deoxys (Attack Form) in Raid – With these counters
Mega Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
Crypto Snivy with Snarl and Foul Play
Crypto Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Crypto Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
Mega Absol with Snarl and Dark Aura
Trifecta with Bite and Twister
Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball
Mega Alakazam with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Skelabra with Burden and Shadow Ball
Giratina (Origin Form) with Shadow Claw and Spectral Power
Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
Hoopa with Astonish and Shadow Ball
Crypto Absol with Snarl and Dark Aura
Crypto Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
Crypto Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Crypto Kramshef with Snarl and Dark Aura
Gengar with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
Hoopa (unbound) with Astonish and Shadow Ball
Weaknesses of Deoxys: The Pokémon belongs to the Psychic type and has weaknesses against Bug, Ghost, and Dark. So in raids, focus mainly on attacks and Pokémon of these types to defeat Deoxys.
Is there a Shiny Deoxys? Yes, you can also catch Deoxys in its Attack Form as Shiny.
Comparison between normal Attack Deoxys and the Shiny form
How many trainers do you need? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a pretty high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Deoxys in Attack Form with two or three people. At lower levels, but with strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
The best counters against Deoxys (Normal Form) in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Deoxys in its Normal Form in raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Deoxys? Deoxys is a mysterious Pokémon and originates from the third generation of Pokémon. It is a Psychic type and has various forms that you can find and catch at different times in the game.
When does Deoxys (Normal Form) come? You will find the boss on the weekend (February 25 and 26) in the raids of the Hoenn Tour event. Here we show you the best counters against Deoxys Normal Form and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness). We updated the article on February 22, 2023, with the best counters for you.
Defeating Deoxys (Normal Form) in Raids – With these Counters
Mega Gengar with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
Mega Banette with Dark Claw and Shadow Ball
Trikephalo with Bite and Twister
Mega Houndoom with Overheat and Leech Life
Crypto Tyranitar with Bite and Crunch
Giratina (Altered Form) with Dark Claw and Shadow Force
Darkrai with Overheat and Dark Aura
Mega Gyarados with Bite and Crunch
Mega Absol with Overheat and Dark Aura
Crypto Snivy with Overheat and Leech Life
Crypto Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
Mega Ampharos with Volt Switch and Twister
Skelabra with Curse and Shadow Ball
Hoopa (Unbound) with Astonish and Dark Aura
Hoopa with Astonish and Shadow Ball
Mega Gardevoir with Charge Beam and Shadow Ball
Mega Scizor with Fury Cutter and Bullet Punch
Crypto Scizor with Fury Cutter and Bullet Punch
Schlingking with Overheat and Twister
Yveltal with Overheat and Dark Aura
Weaknesses of Deoxys: The Pokémon belongs to the Psychic type and has weaknesses against Bug, Ghost, and Dark. So primarily use attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Deoxys.
Is there a Shiny Deoxys? Yes, you can catch Shiny Deoxys in its Normal Form as Shiny.
Deoxys in its Normal Form in “normal” and as “shiny” – The shimmering variant is shown on the right
How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have already reached a quite high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can defeat Deoxys in its Normal Form in pairs. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
