April 20 is a sort of unofficial holiday in the stoner community and Call of Duty: Vanguard as well as the Battle Royale Warzone are joining in the celebration. On April 19, Snoop Dogg arrived as a new operator, bringing more stoner references than dope in his blunt.
What is this “holiday”? The term “4/20” (pronounced: “four-twenty”) is a code word for the regular consumption of cannabis in the stoner community.
This includes that 4:20 PM is the perfect time of day to smoke one up and that April 20 represents a sort of stoner day.
Call of Duty has long toyed with stoner references in its cosmetics and seems generally open towards consumption. With the latest operator bundle, this becomes even more apparent, as Snoop Dogg is available as a character and brings a nice package full of grass into the game:
What references are included in the bundle? It all starts with the flare trails of the package. The “Green Grass Flare Trails” create a good mood and your killed opponents dissolve into sweet-smelling smoke. Inhale at your own risk.
Next up is the weapon blueprint “Bong-Ripper”. A bong is an oversized pipe that stands upright and is used for smoking grass. Ripper can be translated as killer or murderer in this context. Snoop Dogg seems to always be dutifully smoking his bong – or completely killing it.
As an emblem, there is a writing from Snoop Dogg with hemp leaves in the background. The spray with the English name “High Art” requires no further explanation.
The talisman with the English name “Mellow Metal” could be a reference to certain strains of grass. “Mellow” strains are generally more relaxed, with a lower THC content.
Two highlights from the bundle can unfortunately only be used in Vanguard and not in Warzone:
MVP Highlight: Check this out
Snoop Dogg pulls out a huge grass cigar and lets his opponent take a hit
Highlight Intro: Tactical Move
Snoop Dogg fires a few shots and takes a big hit from his giant blunt
In addition, you will get the operator Snoop Dogg, who even comes with his own favorite weapons and 20 operator levels in Vanguard. The rapper himself has recorded his voice lines – unfortunately, you won’t experience this with the German voiceover.
Additionally, there are 2 more weapon blueprints in the bundle and an executioner. There’s even a trailer for the bundle. We’ll embed the short video here:
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Call of Duty Vanguard and Warzone showcase the Snoop Dogg bundle in the trailer
Snoop Dogg has long been involved in gaming. He was already a playable operator in Call of Duty: Ghosts (2013) and recently became a member of the controversial Faze Clan. He also likes to pop up on Twitch.
We would like to know what you think of the bundle and all the obvious references. Do you think that such things have no place in a video game? Or do you see it as completely “chill”. After all, the purchase of cannabis is still prohibited in Germany.
And to everyone who feels addressed: Have a relaxed April 20.
The PvP in Final Fantasy XIV is currently more popular than it has been in years. However, the developers need to address the emerging issues before it’s too late.
If there is something that is met with a lot of disdain in large parts of the FFXIV community, it is PvP. Hardly any type of content is as unpopular among the players of the MMORPG as the competitive modes where they can bash each other’s heads in.
The new PvP mode Crystaline Conflict, extensive changes to all classes, and really cool new rewards have drawn tons of players into FFXIV’s PvP.
PvP hub fuller than it has been in years
When the overhauls and the new mode were announced in November 2021, they immediately sparked my interest. I am a self-professed PvP quibbler and my experiences with PvP in FFXIV had been more than modest until now.
But the new systems sounded great at least on paper, and so I teleported to the Wolf’s Den Pier, the PvP hub of the game, out of curiosity a few days after the update’s launch.
And I was pleasantly surprised. The area, which had been almost completely empty for years, was now packed with people.
I was speechless. FFXIV players were engaging with the new PvP mode. And they seemed to be having fun. People were lining up at training dummies, trying out their new skills, and switching jobs to see what suited them best. Such activity hasn’t been seen in the hub for years.
Also on social media and in the forums, there is a lot of positive talk about the new system. Players shared their experiences and potential meta strategies or showcased their epic kill highlights:
“I hated PvP. Now I’m addicted.” – Sayo Tharonel on Twitter.
“Ok, one [Match] more… 5 hours later.” – Stark Lance@tonberry on Twitter.
“I’ve never seen so much interest in PvP content from the community here, it’s wonderful.” – Augustby on reddit.
“FEAST was terrible. But here I have a lot of fun.” – Raige in official forums.
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These are completely new tones. Although there has always been a very dedicated PvP community in FFXIV that organized events for the MOBA mode Rival Wings, it was by no means a mass phenomenon. At least not until now.
Good first attempt that urgently needs balance
The revisions to PvP are fundamentally simple. Primarily, the old competitive 4v4 mode FEAST has been completely removed from the game. In its place is a new fast mode called Crystalline Conflict that operates similarly to the payload from Overwatch.
In a 5v5 arena, players must push a large crystal into the enemy base. This is done by standing alone (without enemies) in the crystal’s hitbox.
While doing this, they not only have to bash each other, but must also pay attention to their surroundings. On some maps, there are explosions and whirlwinds that make fighting difficult.
The matches last 5 minutes, with possible extensions in case of a tie.
It’s a fast-paced mode that can be played wonderfully “in between”.
Moreover, the PvP abilities of all jobs have been reworked. Their number has been reduced, and at the same time, everyone received new skills that increase survival chances in a match, such as a strong heal and shield.
Not only are you no longer as dependent on healers in PvP as before. The FFXIV team has also modified the skills in such a way that the identities of the jobs have been preserved. They feel fresh and fun.
Dragoons now have a “real” jump like in earlier FF games, making them temporarily invulnerable
Samurai can slice opponents like the primal Odin with a single strike
Machinists get a really cool sniper rifle
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There are now really epic PvP moments again that people can share with their friends in the FC or on social media.
In addition, the rewards in PvP have been adjusted and expanded. The GARO event with its cool mounts and glamour outfits is back, and the new currency crystal trophies can be exchanged for a lot of cosmetic items. There is simply something for everyone.
The teething problems of the new PvP
But it’s certainly not all roses and sunshine. Right after a week, the first issues have already emerged. Firstly, the balance between the individual jobs leaves much to be desired in some cases.
Calls for nerfs for Samurai and White Mage have already started. The two jobs are too strong compared to the rest, and especially in the upper ranks of Crystalline Conflict, you’re at a disadvantage without them. Meanwhile, physical ranged classes like Machinist or Bard could use more love.
Of course, there are griefers. It would be too nice if people could behave.
The calls for nerfs to crowd control effects are also becoming louder. In FEAST, players would build up a resistance to CC over time. That is no longer the case, and with a bit of bad luck, you can be stuck in a permanent stun for a good 10 seconds if you even survive that long. It’s incredibly frustrating.
The registration for the new mode is also exclusively solo. Players who would like to play Crystalline Conflict with their friends are out of luck.
While I don’t think duo or trio registrations for ranked play will come in the future, as that would completely disrupt randomly formed groups, a grouping option for ranking should definitely be introduced. There was one in FEAST after all.
On top of that, there are various bugs and exploits that players are widely taking advantage of, such as the Cure-2 bug of the White Mage or unintended duo and trio registrations that shouldn’t be possible.
There are many more complaints, and I generally agree with many major criticisms that are currently circulating. But they are not what worries me about the future of PvP.
The world would be a much nicer place if people could get by without cheating. Unfortunately, that is not the case, which is why cheaters are a problem that nearly every PvP game and mode has to grapple with.
It’s the same in FFXIV. The former competitive mode called FEAST was infamous forcheating and win-trading. In the official forums, on reddit, and on YouTube, there have been ongoing major discussions over the years about the apparent lack of actions against cheaters.
And that seems to be seeping into Crystalline Conflict as well. Less than a week after the launch of 6.1, the first videos began appearing on Twitter:
In my opinion, this is the main issue. Balance problems, poor meta, exploits, these are all things that can be fixed with enough time and patches. The fight against cheating, on the other hand, is a marathon that never ends.
This race was disastrously lost by SE with FEAST, which makes me very concerned for Crystalline Conflict. There’s hardly anything more frustrating than having no chance in a match, not because the opponent is better, but because they are immune to all CC effects or can sprint continuously.
Therefore, this is the point at which the devs should start as early as possible before things get completely out of hand.
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“I doubt SE will do anything. But PvP was fun as long as it lasted”
The issue has also been addressed on reddit, where the mood seems to be rather pessimistic. The reactions say a lot about SE’s ban policies over the years. What is urgently needed here is a signal to the PvP fans that the developers take the issue seriously and will address it.
I personally am not really affected. I am terrible at PvP and do not play at a high competitive level. But it is really a shame for those who enjoy bashing each other’s heads in and aim for the top ranks.
After many years of neglect, they deserve a cheat-free competitive PvP. Or at least a PvP where it’s clear that the FFXIV devs are actively trying to protect it and carry out ban waves.
Therefore, I really hope that Crystalline Conflict does not suffer the same fate as FEAST.
In Elden Ring, Patch 1.04 has improved and buffed many spells and summons. However, there were also bug fixes that additionally fixed the most annoying enemies but also made one of the hardest bosses nearly unbeatable. We show you the details.
What has changed with Patch 1.04? The new Patch 1.04 for Elden Ring was released on April 19 and brought many adjustments regarding magic, summons, as well as weapons and their associated skills and some bug fixes.
However, two changes are particularly important:
One concerns the fix of the bloody dogs that could destroy you in a combo.
The other buffs one of the hardest bosses and makes him almost unbeatable.
We show you what has changed and what the changes mean for you in the game.
Bloody Dogs Finally Bite Hard
What was wrong with the dogs? These bloody dogs were feared throughout the Lands Between. They could make you bleed with their bites, resulting in instant deaths. This was due to a broken animation that caused you to receive the bleeding effect twice as fast.
After the patch, YouTuber “Zullie the Witch” tested the bloodthirsty beasts and found that they have finally been fixed. Here is the test embedded for you:
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Do the dogs no longer pose a threat? Despite the fix, these dogs are still dangerous. If you are careless and get caught in a combo, you could lose a lot of health points. However, after the patch, you have a higher chance of coming out alive from an encounter.
Malenia Has Been Buffed – Is It a Bug?
What happened to Malenia? After the patch, one of the hardest bosses has also received a buff. Malenia, the boss in the Haligtree, could gradually restore her health points with her sword strikes. However, after the patch, the game reports a disturbing change.
The skilled swordswoman can now heal her health points not only with strikes but simply being near you is enough for her to regain health. Here is proof from Reddit user Demoboy995:
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This makes Malenia currently the hardest boss in the game. If you do not use the right strategy, Malenia could even be unbeatable.
Is the change intentional? Looking at the recordings from Demoboy995 on Reddit, the adjustment does not seem intended. Apparently, something has changed in the frames that causes this boss to not even need to hit you to heal.
It remains to be seen whether FromSoftware will address and fix this issue, as the boss could become a torture for melee players.
How should I fight now? Since Malenia is vulnerable to bleeding damage, you should also rely on blood summons. The summon “Swarm of Flies” tracks your boss and deals a lot of damage through the bloodthirsty flies.
You can send these flies from a safe distance without getting into the dangerous close combat.
What do you think of the changes? Do you think it’s good that Malenia has become even harder than before? Or are you glad you defeated her before the patch to secure your platinum trophy? Let us know in the comments!
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World of Warcraft has announced “Dragonflight.” But how do you like the new expansion? Have your hopes been rekindled?
For all fans of World of Warcraft, yesterday was a big day. After many months of waiting, the developers spoke in detail about the next chapter of the WoW saga in an almost hour-long livestream. With “Dragonflight”, we return to Azeroth to the legendary Dragon Isles. There, players will help the Aspects like Alexstrasza, Kalecgos, and Nozdormu to resolve the significant and minor problems of the dragonflights. Popular characters like Wrathion or Khadgar also make an appearance – and there will be a number of new features.
But first we want to know: What is your first impression of Dragonflight? Are you excited about the new expansion? Do you like what you have seen? Or are you still skeptical?
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Everything you need to know about the new WoW expansion “Dragonflight” in 3 minutes
What’s in the new addon? Basically, the WoW expansion appears unusually restrained. There are only a number of new features and otherwise many revisions of the core mechanics. Some of the pillars of the next expansion are:
New race and class: Dracthyr Evokers, humanoid dragons that can be ranged DPS or healers, with extensive cosmetic customization.
Dragon Isles as a new region: A total of 4 new areas await on the Dragon Isles (+1 as the starting area for Dracthyr).
Dragon Riding: Instead of flying, you can ride on dragons. This allows for a new mode of transportation with high speeds, but also effects from gravity, air currents, and more.
New talent system: WoW brings back the talent trees, but with significantly more variety. There is a “class” talent tree and one for the specialization.
Overhaul of professions: The profession system is set to be expanded and refined. There will be work orders, gear for all professions, and new specializations with quality tiers.
Overhaul of the interface: The entire WoW UI will be redesigned.
But now let’s get to you! How did you like the announcement and what is your opinion on WoW: Dragonflight?
If you want to elaborate your opinion a bit more, just leave a comment under this article. With a bit of luck, your comment will be included in the survey results.
According to reports, Rockstar Games removed content from the next-gen version of GTA 5 and GTA Online. However, there has not yet been a statement from Rockstar.
What content did the developers remove? According to Reddit user u/JayProspero, one of the removed items was a ‘Captain Spacetoy’ action figure.
The action figure was seen as a joke at the expense of trans women, as Captain Spacetoy in this version wears a pink dress, high heels, and makeup, and features the inscription ‘interchangeable genitalia.’
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An NPC spawn was also disabled: In addition to the action figure, Rockstar Games also removed NPCs that were referred to as ‘Drag Queens’ in the Director Mode of GTA 5. Those NPCs had voice lines that informed players they were taking hormones.
The NPCs marked as ‘Transvestites’ in the game files are still available in Director Mode, but their voice lines have already been removed by the developers. Furthermore, the spawn of these NPCs has been disabled on the open map in front of the ‘Cockatoos.’
What is the background? A British group of LGBTQ+ developers, “Out Making Games,” called on Rockstar in September 2021 to reconsider these contents in the re-release of GTA 5 as ‘Next-Gen Edition’ (via gamesindustrybiz).
The group referenced an article from Kotaku to make this request: It stated that in the new version from 2022, there was no place for ‘transphobia from 2013’ (via kotaku).
No statement from the developers
How does Rockstar Games respond? The developer studio behind Grand Theft Auto 5, Rockstar Games, has not yet commented on the removal of the transphobic content.
We at MeinMMO have requested a statement from Rockstar. Should Rockstar Games release a statement on the matter, we will update this article and inform you about further developments.
Rockstar Games’ popular game franchise Grand Theft Auto is known for its controversial humor and has faced criticism in the past for harsh depictions and parodied celebrities.
However, the recent introduction of a subscription model for GTA Online has caused discontent among the community, for which Rockstar Games has been criticized by players.
You can already sign up for the beta of WoW: Dragonflight. We at MeinMMO will tell you where that is possible.
Dragonflight has been announced as the next expansion of World of Warcraft. Although the release may still be a while away, a beta is at least roughly on the horizon. However, to play right away, you need to sign up – we will tell you how to do that.
How can you participate in the WoW: Dragonflight beta? You can sign up for the beta on the official WoW: Dragonflight page. Just make sure you are logged in with the correct Battle.net account and click the “Beta sign-up” button. Wait a moment, and you should soon see “Thank you for signing up, [Accountname]”.
Once that is done, you are signed up for the beta.
However, keep in mind that signing up does not guarantee participation – there is only a chance of receiving an invitation to the beta.
When does the beta of Dragonflight start? Neither an alpha nor a beta start has been announced yet. Although signing up is already possible, Blizzard has not yet revealed a date. According to their statements, they are working “hard” to start an alpha and beta test as soon as possible. But even here, it is still unclear whether we are talking about weeks or months.
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Everything you need to know about the new WoW expansion “Dragonflight” in 3 minutes
Beware of “key promises”: But be careful! In the past, dubious sites have repeatedly tried to sell you “beta keys” and asked for your bank details or login information. Usually, Blizzard does not issue keys for the WoW expansion betas, but directly unlocks the corresponding accounts. So don’t fall for such scammers. If you are ever allowed into the beta, a look into the Battle.net app should make that clear.
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When is the release of Dragonflight? Here, too, there is still no definitive date. However, considering that the 3rd season of Shadowlands has only been running for a few weeks and that there will also be a 4th season, which will likely last 4 – 6 months, it seems that Dragonflight will likely not be released in 2022 and is expected to be released in spring or summer 2023.
As soon as there are official announcements from Blizzard regarding a release window – whether for the beta or the launch of the expansion – we will of course inform you about it.
Will you sign up for the beta and want to participate? Or would you rather wait for the finished version?
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In Pokémon GO, the Environmental Week 2022 begins today, April 20. However, the previously announced rewards for the Collector Challenges were communicated incorrectly.
What kind of event is this? The Environmental Week 2022 runs from April 20 to April 25 and brings the new Pokémon Comfey and the shiny form of Cherubi. In line with the event theme, there will be spawns such as Trubbish and a Collector Challenge.
Initially, Niantic announced that the Collector Challenge would reward you with a Moss Lure Module and 15 Ultra Balls. But just hours before the event started, the team explained that you would receive different rewards.
Collector Challenge now with XP, Balls, and Meganium
These are the “new” rewards: On Twitter , Niantic explained that the original rewards in the blog post arose from miscommunication. The actual rewards are:
And what about the Lure Module? Trainers are asking in the comments on Twitter what will happen to the Lure Module that was initially announced. Because Niantic clearly states regarding the requirements of the Collector Challenge: “Two of the Pokémon you need to catch, namely Oddish and Gloom, only appear at PokéStops with activated Moss Lure Modules.”
The free box in the shop will help you with that. During the event, you will find a free box with a Moss Lure Module there. So you won’t need to buy a Lure Module to complete the Collector Challenge, but can use the free item for that purpose. However, there will not be a second Moss Lure Module.
In League of Legends, the Taiwanese Hung “Karsa” Hao-Husa (25) is considered one of the best players in the often thankless role of jungler. In a professional match in China, he just set the record for the most kills by a jungler in a playoff game: he achieved 17 kills, all with the champion Viego, with whom he previously only faced setbacks.
Who is Karsa?
The 25-year-old Karsa has long been regarded as one of the best players in LoL, but he never fully achieved major success.
Playing with “Royal Never Give Up” and “Top Esports”, he has been part of Chinese teams that seemed strong during the regular season but never really convinced when it mattered.
However, 2022 is going brilliantly for Karsa: he landed with the team “Victory Five”, who finished first in the regular season. There, he is the partner of the midlaner Rookie, who was voted MVP of the season.
What record did he break? Karsa broke the record for the most kills in a playoff game for junglers in China. With 17 kills, he matched the previous record.
The champion Viego previously brought Karsa only misfortune – but now he has shown how masterfully he controls the “Ruined King”.
Karsa achieves 17 kills on Viego, with whom he lost 2 times in the league
How did Karsa accomplish this? The impressive part is Karsa’s self-confidence. The Taiwanese is actually known for his play with the blind monk, Lee Sin: with him, he has won everything in the league.
In the playoff match against JD Gaming, Karsa opted for the champion Viego: he had played him 2 times in the past season and lost both times.
His record match was Game 3 against JD Gaming in the LPL playoffs. Karsa went 17-1-12 on Viego; his opponent, Kanavi on Volibear, finished 4-9-14.
The last 3 kills that Karsa achieved in the match can be admired in this video
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How is Karsa’s performance described? On Dotesports, Karsa’s performance is highlighted: Especially the way he initiates fights is fantastic. He regularly snatches the resets away from opponents, giving him an advantage. Besides the kills, he also shows perfect control over the “Objectives” and demonstrates exemplary knowledge of his champion.
Anyone who wants to master Viego perfectly must know the strengths of all other champions in LoL – Karsa has shown this in perfection.
What’s next? Karsa is now set to face his two former teams. In the semifinals, he will go up against Top Esports with the trio of star players Knight, Tian, and JackeyLove. If he wins, he will meet Royal Never Give Up and his former jungler in the finals.
The current world champions EDward Gaming will not play a role in the playoffs in 2022:
The MMORPG New World developed by Amazon Games has merged several servers again over the Easter weekend. Among them are servers where a large number of German-speaking players are active. MeinMMO shows you which servers were merged and where the most players are now.
Why is New World merging servers? At the release of the MMORPG, so many players played New World that the servers were full and players waited in queues. Amazon Games had to open additional servers.
However, the player count gradually decreased over time. As a result, many servers became quite empty, and players found it difficult to find groups. In order to have fuller servers again and for “New World” players to find teammates more easily or to engage in PvP battles, Amazon Games is merging servers.
As a result, New World has, for example, merged three less visited servers into one full one. Players mainly notice the merging by the resulting increase in player populations on Aeternum.
Amazon Games merges numerous servers
Which servers did New World merge? In Central Europe, Amazon Games recently merged the following servers:
Asgard, Hades, Hellheim, Fae, and Caer Sidi are now part of Abaton
Styx, Antillia, Utgard, and Learad merged with Aaru
Lyonesse and Nysa were merged
Bifrost, Niflheim, Bengodi, and Kor were merged with Tir Na Nog
Arcturus will become part of Tartarus
How many players are on which servers? The servers Aaru and Evonium are currently among the most popular servers for German players. Especially on Aaru, the global chat seems to be dominated by German players.
With the recent influx from the recent server merge, Aaru and Evonium reached up to 1,600 concurrent players during peak times over the Easter weekend (via nwdb.info). The streets were crowded, and even the faction wars were running at full speed.
The battle for resources has begun
What are the advantages and disadvantages? If you previously had trouble finding teammates or assistance with quests, that should change now. During peak times between 8 PM and 11 PM, partner requests and company recruitments are regularly seen.
PvP players should also be pleased. The faction wars for the individual territories are back in full swing and enjoy high participation.
Less pleasing for players wanting to farm certain materials may be that some spots are either harvested out or the next player is already waiting for the respawn of the coveted resource (u/JormLokison via Reddit).
April has so far been an eventful month for “New World” players. In addition to the Easter event and the recent server mergers, the largest content update for the MMORPG, “Heart of the Madness,” was also released at the end of March.
How do you assess the game at this point? Did the big update and the server merge bring fresh wind to your gameplay, or does Amazon Games need to continue improving in your opinion?
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On April 20, the Environmental Week 2022 starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you everything about the start, end, contents like the new Pokémon Kommandutan, shinies, and more.
What is it about? The Environmental Week is an event in Pokémon GO that is active for about five days. The contents include the new Pokémon Kommandutan as well as the shiny Kikugi. There will also be special event spawns, eggs, field researches, and Pokémon that are attracted by incense.
In the overview, we will show you all the information about the event.
Contents of the Environmental Week 2022
Start and End: The Environmental Week starts on Wednesday, April 20 at 10:00 AM local time. It ends on April 25 at 8:00 PM local time. New Pokémon: Kommandutan from the seventh generation will join Pokémon GO. You will find it in the game for the first time during the event. It does not have an evolution. New Shiny: The shiny form of Kikugi will be available to you. This also gives you the chance to obtain Shiny Kinoso in its cloud and sun forms through evolutions. Boni: In the collector’s task for the event, nature is the focus. If you master the task, you will make progress on your top collector’s medal. The rewards for the collector challenge were announced differently at the last minute. Additionally, you will receive double XP for the first spin of a PokéStop throughout the event.
The new Pokémon KommandutanShiny Kikugi + Kinoso in cloud and sun forms
Spawns, Eggs, and Researches
Wild Spawns: In line with the event, there will be some special Pokémon to encounter in the wild. However, the chances of finding each specimen are still unclear. Pokémon marked with an asterisk (*) can be found in their shiny form if you’re lucky:
If you’re lucky, you may encounter: Alola-Digda*, Blubella, Nincada*
Field Researches: For completing field research tasks, you will encounter:
Chelast*, Kikugi*, Serpifeu*, Unratütox*, Igamaro or Paragoni
Additionally, you may receive Mega Energy for Bisaflor or Rexblisar for some researches
What content of the Environmental Week 2022 are you most looking forward to? Share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments and exchange ideas with other players.
Destiny 2 is receiving update 4.0.1 on Tuesday, April 19, with potentially significant changes. This will also involve downtime on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PC, and Google Stadia. We’ll keep you updated on when the Destiny servers are unavailable today.
What you need to know today: Bungie announced a server downtime for April 19. However, this is not a small hotfix, but an update.
MeinMMO is following update 4.0.1 and will continuously update this article with fresh information.
Update 19:20: An update is now available, with 802.5 MB for PS5. If you have downloaded the update, you can log in immediately. Once the patch notes are released, we will list them for you here.
Maintenance on April 19 – All Times and Server Downtime
These times are important today:
Maintenance will start at 6:00 PM German time on all platforms.
Servers will go offline at 6:30 PM. You will be kicked from activities, and downtime will begin.
Servers are expected to be back online around 7:00 PM, and update 4.0.1 should be available.
Maintenance is expected to be fully completed by 8:00 PM.
Note: Due to the time change, not only the weekly reset, but also the downtime is an hour later. So, if everything goes smoothly, you won’t have to wait long for Destiny 2.
Guardians might be expecting significant changes this time.
What Changes with Hotfix 4.0.1 in Season 16
What this hotfix bringstoday: Bungie has already communicated a list of known issues that still need to be fixed.
However, Bungie did not disclose any details that indicate what will be fixed today, April 19. Only issues reported by the community are known.
These additional issues have been reported by players:
An increase in MARMOT- error is being investigated
Trying to import friends from other platforms for Bungie Friends shows an error on some platforms and cannot import friends.
The “No Time to Explain” portal still shoots at defeated enemies
If you’re experiencing issues in the game as well, it is recommended to report them directly through the official Bungie Help Forum to raise awareness.
What’s included in the patch notes? The patch notes for today’s update have yet to be published. Often, the information comes out either together with or slightly before the update itself. Once we have them, we will add them here as a link.
What are your expectations for this update? Do you believe Bungie will change a lot? Or is this just preparation for the new Guardian Games 2022? Let us know in the comments what you think!
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Anyone playing “Captain Fantastic” in FIFA 22 can look forward to unusual matches. But is the task series in Ultimate Team worth it?
The special thing about Captain Fantastic: Normally, you play in FIFA Ultimate Team with one of the typical camera settings that display the field from left to right like on TV.
However, the Captains Event has an unusual task series: Captain Fantastic turns everything 90 degrees and forces you to play with the “Pro” camera setting. You primarily know this from modes where you only control a single player – it basically hasn’t played a role in Ultimate Team.
Here’s how it looks like, for example:
This is what the camera looks like in Captain Fantastic
What do I need to do? To complete the task series “Captain Fantastic,” you have to complete a total of four sections. You can find the “Captain Fantastic Mode” in Live Friendlies.
Full Commitment: Here you need to score 10 goals in Squad Battles (at least on Pro). You can still use the normal camera.
Reward: 50 XP, a 75+ player, and the “FUT Heroes Club” jersey. The latter is needed for the remaining tasks.
Excellent Crosses: Prepare 5 goals from crosses in Captain Fantastic Mode and wear the FUT Heroes Club jersey. In this mode, the camera switches to Pro.
1 Player Pick 80+ from 3, 50 XP
Super Scorer: Score 20 goals in Captain Fantastic Mode and wear the FUT Heroes Club jersey.
1 Player Pick 80+ from 3, 50 XP
Consistent Captain: Score in 8 separate matches of Captain Fantastic Mode and wear the FUT Heroes Club jersey.
Reward: 1 Player Pick 80+ from 3, 50 XP
If you complete the entire task, there is an additional reward: a Player Pick 84+, also from 3 players.
Is Captain Fantastic worth it in FIFA 22?
The pros of the task: In general, it’s a fun thing to play FIFA 22 from a completely different perspective. You’ll quickly realize that the game feels very different to play. Defending is particularly challenging, as are skills and offensive runs.
However, it can be a lot of fun to see the team operate in such detail. Moreover, there are some Player Picks in the task series where you can get good cards with some luck.
The cons of the task: The rewards are not great. As stated, you might get good cards with some luck, but you shouldn’t expect it.
Those who only play the task series for the rewards may be disappointed. Especially since it is not so easy to score cross-goals in this view – let alone actually score 20 goals.
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Some players report glitches causing the camera to revert back to the “normal” view after a throw-in or corner. This can be an advantage for players only after rewards. However, this cannot be reliably repeated and may have already been corrected.
In short: If you’re just looking for variety in Ultimate Team, Captain Fantastic is definitely the right choice. If you’re only chasing rewards, you might want to indulge in other modes.
Call of Duty: Warzone has deployed the new update 1.56 to the servers. This update includes changes to the event rhythms in Battle Royale and the new operator Snoop Dogg. MeinMMO has the complete patch notes.
The free Battle Royale Call of Duty: Warzone is just before its Season 3 / 2022 on April 27th. Before that, a new update came out with some changes.
You can find the details about the download and content of the new update 1.56 here on MeinMMO. We are embedding the action-packed trailer for Season 3 here:
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CoD Warzone: Update 1.56 on 19.04. – Patch Notes
When does the update come? The patch is already live, and you can download it anytime.
How large is the update? On PS5, the update is about 3.8 GB in size. On other platforms, the size is likely similar.
What’s in the update?The coveted new operator ‘Snoop Dogg’ went live with the update. You can get his cosmetic bundle for 2,400 CoD Points. However, 2 of the 10 items are Vanguard-exclusive:
Snoop Dogg comes to CoD: Vanguard with operator level and favorite weapon
Otherwise, the developers have made adjustments to the events in regular Battle Royale. For instance, events from the earlier game mode Vanguard Royale were added, and the timing of loadout drops was adjusted:
Loadout Drops
The first drop comes even earlier
The second drop remains in the 5th gas circle
New In-Match Events
Refill (refills loot depots)
Cash Drops
‘Heavy Weapons’ Drops
Revival
Guaranteed Events at Match Start
Heavy Weapons Box
Loot Boxes
Guaranteed Events 4th Gas Circle
Refill
Shooting Sale
The developers want to further refine the event rotation and respond to player feedback. The increase of health points to 150 was just the first step.
In addition to the changes, a few bug fixes made it into the game:
Fixed additional broken spots on the Caldera map
Resolved issues with the descriptions of the perks ‘Refill’ and ‘Patch Up’
Removed incorrect button displays when playing with the controller
Fixed issues with friend invitations via the social menu
There were also some minor visual bug fixes. If you want to see the complete patch notes for yourself, you can find them with the developers at Raven Software (via ravensoftware.com).
Warzone is still removing some bugs before Season 3 kicks off properly. There have already been some teasers, and everything looks like Godzilla will haunt the island of Caldera.
If you have always wanted a Godzilla movie with Snoop Dogg in the lead role, you probably won’t get closer than in Warzone Season 3.
For today’s weekly reset in Destiny 2, the Grandmaster difficulty tier of the “Oath of the Student” raid starts. You can find out what challenges the current week still holds on MeinMMO as always.
This week: Do you enjoy raid challenges? Then when Grandmaster starts, you can expect to receive kicks from Rhulk with even greater ferocity in the current raid “Oath of the Student”.
The power level for the raid is set at Grandmaster at 1,580, with a seasonal cap of +30. By completing challenges, you can not only finish the “Oath of the Student” triumph seal but also earn the Sparrow “Light Weaver”. Each completed encounter also has a chance to drop a master version of a specific weapon from the raid.
Additionally, there’s a preview of Season 17 this week. It’s set to start on May 24, but Bungie’s staff have already tweeted about it. A few things for Season 17 are confirmed, such as the start of a new dungeon and upcoming meta changes for weapons. How the story continues is still completely open. Apparently, you can still expect some “Aha” moments in the future.
The Grandmaster challenge begins in the “Oath of the Student” raid.
The most important information about activities from 04/19 to 04/26.
Elsie Bray requests the Guardians’ help to stop the Vex’s advance on Europa. Prepare yourselves and defeat the Transcendent Spirit once again in the Nightfall.
Playlist Strikes have these modifiers:
Arc Burn
Heavyweight
Iron
The burn modifier will accompany you throughout the week, while the others change daily.
The following weapons can be obtained from Nightfalls: Each week, players can receive specific weapons from the Nightfall strikes. Currently, there are eight weapons in rotation in the loot pool. Two of them are available each week.
The Comedian, Void Shotgun
The Hothead, Arc Rocket Launcher
The Palindrome – 140 Hand Cannon
Fixed Duty – 600 Kinetic Auto Rifle
Silicon Neuroma – 72 Kinetic Sniper Rifle
Plug-One.1 – Arc Fusion Rifle
Top-tier Nightfalls: To start in the King’s Discipline of Strikes, the Top-tier Nightfall, through the Vanguard, you need a power level of 1,575. You will also be fighting in competitive mode. This means you will be fighting 25 power levels below the top-tier power level of 1,600, so you need to proceed tactically and work together as a team.
In the Glass Chamber, there’s the Atheon challenge called “Ensemble Refrain”. Note that each teleported player may only shoot one oracle per round.
As a reward, you will get the time-lost weapon “Corrective Measure” in the Challenge Mode . The weapon will guaranteed come with 2 perks per slot. However, always remember that Hard and Normal mode share the loot.
The armor focusing in the raid “Glass Chamber” this week: Recovery
In the “Oath of the Student” raid, the challenge “Quick Destruction” begins. To complete it, players must defeat all unstoppable champions simultaneously or within a few seconds.
If you play the raid on Grandmaster difficulty, you now also have the chance to receive a master version of the respective raid weapons for each completed encounter.
You’ll head to the Pyramid on Europa, where Caiatl’s Cabal is already waiting for you. The light has made you forget, and now the Vanguard wants to use the darkness to uncover old memories.
Crucible – Here are the PvP playlists:
Private Match
Rumble
Control
Elimination
Glory Survival
Glory Survival: Freelance
Showdown
Trials of Osiris
Active bonus this week: This week there is a Vanguard bonus. So, you receive bonus Nightfall rewards.
Ascendant Challenge – Dreaming City
Petra Venjcan be found in the Rheasilvia area in the Dreaming City. The entire zone is in the 3rd curse week. You must master the 4th Ascendant Challenge.
Sources for top loot in Season 16 of Destiny 2
This is the new max level: In the new Season of the Risen, the maximum power level of your gear is set at 1,560. This means the power level at the start of the DLC has increased by +230 power levels compared to the previous Season 15. However, all players will also be raised to a base power level of 1,350 at the start, and there are many sources to level up quickly.
Complete 3 Vanguard operation strikes with the appropriate focus (+1)
Hawthorne’s clan task (+1)
Trials of Osiris (+2)
Glimmer Highlights in the Eververse
This week you can purchase the ship “Star Chart Designer” for Silver. It features its transparent wings. Additionally, you will also receive the Sparrow “Victory Series” and a Ghost shell. If you don’t want to spend Silver, Tess also has options to shop only for Glimmer.
The Eververse offers Sparrow and Jump Ship available for Silver with sparkling glass inlays.
This week you can get for Glimmerat Tess:
The huge exotic ship “Smasher”
Exotic Hunter armor ornament “Tekeli-Li” for “Star-Eater Scales”
Exotic Titan armor ornament “Terminus Emissary” for “Stardust Plate”
Exotic Warlock armor ornament “Homemade Boots” for “Artificer’s Boots”
What does your week look like? Ready to go for Grandmaster Oath of the Student or would you rather take it easy? Which weapon are you most interested in as the Adept version from the raid? Let us know in the comments.
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After a long wait, you can now unlock the Prowler in Fortnite. We will show you the tasks related to the Spider-Man villain here.
Who is Prowler? “Prowler” is a villain from the Spider-Man universe. He appeared, among other things, in the movie “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” as one of the antagonists of Miles Morales. He also plays an important role in the game “Spider-Man: Miles Morales.”
Now you can get him as a playable skin in Fortnite. However, you need to complete a series of quests that you get with the Battle Pass.
What you need to do is shown here.
All Tasks for Prowler in Fortnite
In addition to the Prowler skin, you can unlock other matching cosmetics
Outfit “Prowler”: Complete 3 Prowler quests
Simply complete 3 arbitrary Prowler tasks, and you’ll have the skin.
Emote: “Scratch and Hit”: Complete 7 Prowler quests
Just like the outfit – you only need to complete all the quests for it.
Spray “Prowler’s Trademark”: Use a spray at The Daily Bugle
Banner Icon: Collect 3 different types of weapons that are at least epic during a match.
Glider “Sky Prowler”: Search 7 chests in a match before taking damage
You should try to land in a location as remote as possible, far away from the Battle Bus route. This way, you have the opportunity to collect many chests without being attacked beforehand. You can find good landing spots here.
Some of the highlights from the Prowler tasks
Harvesting Tool “Energy Pickaxe”: Deal damage to opponents while crouching or sliding (500)
Here, the “crouched” variant is particularly good, for example, by hiding in tall grass and taking out opponents from a distance.
Wrap “Prowler Style”: Get headshots on opponents with an infrared weapon (3)
You don’t have to do this within a single match. However, modes like “Team Rumble” work well for this, where opponents tend to run around more openly than in solo Battle Royale. The infrared assault rifle belongs to the best weapons of the current Fortnite season.
Loading Screen “Prowler on the Hunt”: Collect Bars (300)
Emoticon “Prowler’s Claw”: Modify a vehicle and then drive it for 500 meters within a match.
Here, for example, look at a gas station. You will quickly find tires to modify and suitable vehicles.
Generally, the tasks are not difficult to solve, and you should be able to complete them in a short time – especially if you use modes like Team Rumble.
Blizzard has announced the next expansion for World of Warcraft – it will be Dragonflight. We reveal what is included in the new addon.
The latest expansion for WoW has finally been revealed. Some of the leaks have been confirmed, others have not. But at least the name is correct:
Dragonflight
The 9th expansion of WoW revolves around the Dragon Isles and thus takes place on Azeroth again. Included are a new race and even a new class with quite interesting cosmetic customizations.
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New Areas: The Dragon Isles
The story of “Dragonflight” will take place on the Dragon Isles. Here, players not only level up to level 70 but also explore 4 completely new areas:
The Waking Shores
The Plains of Ohn’ahra
The Azure Span
Thaldraszus
There will be a lot to explore, especially “ancient wonders” and secrets of the Dragon Isles. After all, this is one of the oldest areas of Azeroth and gives developers plenty of room to create new stories and legends.
Alexstrasza – a key role in Dragonflight.
New Class: Dracthyr Evoker
A highlight of Dragonflight will likely be the new class, the so-called “Evokers”. They are bound to a single race – the Dracthyr! This is a new species that you can play with Dragonflight.
Similar to Demon Hunters, Dracthyr Evokers have only two specializations. They are:
Damage Dealer (Devastation): With various devastating breath attacks, claws, and fangs, Dracthyr descend upon their enemies – especially from a distance, as Devastation Evokers are a ranged specialization.
Healer (Preservation): As healers, the dragons support their allies and empower them in battle.
Dracthyr wear mail armor.
Especially cool: Dracthyr Evokers have extremely extensive cosmetic customizations. They have, similar to Worgen, a humanoid form in which they interact with the mortal races. Additionally, they have a dragon form that they adopt in battle.
Both forms can be freely customized. The humanoid form resembles a mix between humans and blood elves, along with numerous draconic features – scales, horns, and so on.
From a story perspective, the Dracthyr have just awakened. They experience the world almost from the perspective of newborns, being attentive and curious. Dracthyr Evokers start at level 58 and have a special quest line that introduces them to the game world, at the end of which they must choose to join the Horde or the Alliance – very similar to Pandaren.
Revamp of the Talent and Professions System
A rather unexpected yet welcome announcement is a major overhaul of the talent system. It is said to be the “most comprehensive update to the talent and profession systems in World of Warcraft since the game’s release”.
While not all details are known yet, the talent system will be redesigned so that there is a talent point at each level, so players will have to make a decision with every level-up. At the same time, the developers want to avoid making talents boring and nearly without impact, as was the case with the classic talent system.
Whether this balancing act will succeed will likely only be shown in the beta – but at least the ambition sounds good.
Yes, the ancestors of the Murlocs are back as well.
Regarding professions, Dragonflight also promises significant innovations. There are talks of “entirely new features,” new tools, and even profession gear as well as an entirely new specialization system. It seems that crafters can adopt a specialization and regain some reputation on their realm as a result. Exactly how that will look is not entirely clear yet.
New Feature: Dragon Riding
An expansion called “Dragonflight” naturally cannot be without flying dragons. This “Dragon Riding” will be a new feature that will initially likely replace flying in the new areas.
Every character can receive a dragon of the Dragon Isles and fly with it. You will be able to increasingly customize your dragons throughout the expansion – new appearance options will be the focus here.
It is also important that your dragons learn new abilities over time. Then they can fly faster and further.
It seems that Dragon Riding will temporarily replace flight mounts – at least initially. Players would then explore the areas with their dragons and could only fly briefly. This looks like a good compromise for exploring the world for the first time.
Aside from the major features, many other small details are packed into Dragonflight. The developers have announced a comprehensive overhaul of the interface – thus, the 17-year-old WoW interface has become outdated. Most players have already replaced it with add-ons anyway, but soon the standard will also be significantly improved. All elements are supposed to be customizable by default and offer many options. The developers have in mind “contemporary displays” – thus, they are orienting themselves to what add-ons already allow.
The first screenshots also reveal that many creatures will receive a significant visual overhaul. Centaurs, Tuskarr, and nearly all dragons seem to be getting a visual refresh as well.
Can you sign up for the beta?
Yes! The beta registration is now available on the Blizzard website. There is still no start date for the beta or even a release date.
Are you excited about Dragonflight? What is your first impression?
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As part of the reveal of World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, the next expansion for WoW Classic was also announced. We at MeinMMO will reveal what is known so far.
When will WOTLK Classic be released?
There is no official release date yet, but the new expansion is expected to be released in 2022.
What is included in the expansion?
You can discover the areas of Northrend, level your character to 80, play the Death Knight class, and of course visit dungeons and raids. The highlight will be the battle against Arthas.
In the Classic version, all content of the popular expansion will be included, with two exceptions: In PvP, there will now be individual ratings for arenas, and the dungeon finder will be completely removed.
How can I play WOTLK Classic?
You only need a subscription for WoW. This also includes WoW Classic, WoW Burning Crusade Classic, and the current WoW except for the latest expansion.
Is there a character boost again?
Yes, just like with Burning Crusade Classic, there will be a boost for real money. This will catapult a character directly to level 70.
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Why was a dungeon finder rejected? The dungeon finder is probably the most controversial change that Wrath of the Lich King brought at the time. Some even see it as the biggest mistake of WoW.
But in 2022, this will not be repeated with WOTLK Classic. The remake will do without such a tool. In the announcement stream, it was said in essence: The dungeon finder does not fit the Classic community, and those who want to use it can play the current WoW: Shadowlands.
What do you think about the changes to WOTLK Classic? Are you glad that they removed the dungeon finder? Or does the feature belong to this expansion for you?
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The loot shooter Outriders originally didn’t plan to release any DLCs, but then changed its mind and is now facing the announcement of the first major story expansion “Worldslayer.” MeinMMO shows you the two previous teasers and what is already officially known about the DLC.
On April 21 at 6 PM, fans of the loot shooter Outriders can look forward to new information about the paid story expansion Worldslayer.
The developers have released a new teaser, revealing the release date of the expansion and giving a brief insight into the atmosphere. We’ll embed the teaser for you here:
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Outriders Worldslayer Teaser
When will Worldslayer be released? The release date is not officially known yet. It has only been stated that it will come this year.
The new broadcast on April 21 is likely to reveal the date.
What does the DLC look like? There are currently no details about that either. It is expected that the expansion will address issues with loot and endgame content, similar to the major update New Horizons at that time.
Additionally, this is a story DLC, so the story of the Outriders on Enoch will likely continue.
There was also a mini-teaser in November 2020 about the story behind the new expansion. We link you the teaser on YouTube here. The corresponding part starts at 01:04 minutes.
The initial success led the makers of Outriders to develop further content and unleash Worldslayer on the fans.
We would like to know if you will jump back into the game or if you are looking forward to the expansion. Feel free to leave us a comment with your thoughts on the topic.
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In Guild Wars 2, the first major update since the new expansion End of Dragons is being released today, April 19. This includes the first Challenge Modes for the Assault Missions and the first episodes of Season 1 of the Living World. And it is exactly these episodes that players have been waiting for since 2013.
What kind of update is this? The new patch will be deployed today, expected at 18:00, and can be downloaded directly. The update is free and there will also be no downtime.
The update brings some major new features, including:
The return of the first episodes of Season 1 of the Living World, which has also received some significant revisions.
New, unique skins and rewards.
A change to the Jade Bots, which caused a loot problem in WvW, will be reversed.
Above all, the Living World is eagerly awaited by many players. Although it was released in 2013, it was only temporarily playable. Since then, there has been a gap in the story of Guild Wars 2.
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Guild Wars 2 closes a major gap after 9 years
What was Season 1 of the Living World? This project was about a new update being deployed every 2 to 4 weeks. It continued the story and brought several significant events. Several areas were destroyed or changed due to attacks. The world was truly alive.
However, this content disappeared again after 2 to 4 weeks. Destroyed cities like Lion’s Arch remained, but the story could not be caught up. Anyone starting with Guild Wars 2 today faces a gap between the base game and Season 2 of the Living World and suddenly encounters characters that were previously completely unknown.
How does this return actually look? The new Season 1 of the Living World has been slightly adjusted, as the original version was not designed for the current chronicle system. Many contents will thus be in instances, which will also be more linear.
Additionally, the story and dialogues have been adjusted in some places to meet the modern standards of ArenaNet. After all, there were over 9 years between the first instance in January 2013 and the release now in April 2022.
With the new update, however, only the first episodes of Season 1 of the Living World will be brought back. In total, there are to be 5 updates spread out over the year. Update 2 is planned for May 24, as you can see from the new roadmap:
What do you think about the return of Season 1 of the Living World? Is this the right step, or should the developers have focused their time on new content?
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In Lost Ark there are two specific engravings that appear in almost every build when you want to deal damage. These are Wrath and the Cursed Doll. Both can be quite powerful, but they might not be as good for you personally as you think.
What can the two engravings do? Both commonly used engravings massively increase your damage. Wrath gives you between 4 and 20% more damage against boss monsters, while the Cursed Doll promises between 3 and 16% damage against everything. However, both engravings demand a lot from you in return.
For Wrath also means that you take 20% more damage from all sources. Combined with the Cursed Doll engraving, which reduces all healing effects by 25%, you will become an easy target on the battlefield.
Why are they in so many builds? If you progress far enough in the game and master both your character and the various moves of the bosses, the negative effects of the engravings will no longer be a problem for you. Because if you are not hit at all, it doesn’t matter how much damage or healing you would receive.
Thus, the two engravings offer a total damage bonus of 36% on bosses. And if you have mastered the game so well that you hardly ever get hit, the engravings have no disadvantages, such as slower attacks or similar.
This makes Wrath and Cursed Doll the most powerful engravings in the game, making them ideal for professionals who want to get the most out of their character.
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The big BUT
Why you should avoid them: As you can infer, you definitely should not use the engravings if you are not comfortable with your character yet or if you are seeing a boss for the first time. But there are even more reasons why the engravings may not be optimal for you.
Like every other engraving in Lost Ark, Wrath and Cursed Doll have three different levels. While the bonus damage increases with each level, the negative effects remain the same across all levels of the engraving.
This means that with Wrath at level 1 you still have to take 20% more damage, but only deal a measly 4% more damage. It’s simply not worth it. The same applies to the Cursed Doll.
When should I not take the engravings? If you cannot reach the third level of these engravings yet, it is best to leave them out of your build altogether. Because especially when you are still in the process of building your character, you often do not have all the engravings you want.
Players often do not tolerate negative effects that come with ability stones or jewelry. But if you trigger negative engravings just to get Wrath or the Doll to level 2, you have effectively lost twice.
This is how your build should never look, even if you might mean well (Source: reddit)
It doesn’t matter how well you can play your character or how well you know the boss – If you can’t use the engravings at level 3, you shouldn’t use them at all. The negative effects simply aren’t worth it and the additional damage from levels 1 and 2 can be achieved differently, with fewer disadvantages.
These engravings bring you more:
What alternatives are there? This depends a bit on the class you are playing. “Master of Ambush” is very well suited for many characters. This engraving increases your damage when you attack enemies from behind. At level 1 by 5%, at level 3 even by 25%. It has no negative effects.
If you have many area damage skills that cannot target from behind or in front, “Master of Strike” is a sensible engraving. It increases your damage between 3 and 16% when you do not attack your enemy from behind or in front. It also has no negative properties.
The engraving “Adrenaline” is also very well suited for many DPS classes. With it, you accumulate a damage bonus for each ability you use. Once you have reached 6 stacks of this ability, your critical hit chance increases. Especially with classes that use skills quickly and in large numbers, this engraving is very worthwhile.
The engraving “Spirit Absorption” is also recommended for almost all classes. It improves both your attack and your movement speed by up to 15%. The engraving also completely avoids negative effects.
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Good alternatives that may not work for all classes: The engraving “Precise Dagger” is also often recommended. Unlike the previously mentioned engravings, it has a significant negative effect and should therefore be used with caution. The engraving increases your critical hit chance by 4 to 20%, while reducing your critical damage by 12% at every level.
If you play a class that requires a lot of critical hits, but you yourself do not yet have a high critical hit chance, you should still use this engraving.
It is similar with the engraving “Daring Blunt Weapon”. It increases your critical damage by up to 50%, but comes with the downside that your normal attacks have a chance to deal 20% less damage. You should only reach for this engraving if you already have a high critical hit chance.
For gunlancers, artillery men, and other classes with many shields, the engraving “Barricade” is a perfect choice. It increases your damage while you have an active shield by up to 16% and does so without any negative effect. If you have a way to get shields often, this engraving is optimally suited.
Exclusively for berserkers who play the madness build, the engraving “Unconquered Persistence” is essential. It increases your damage by up to 16% if you are below 50% of your health points. Since you can have a maximum of 25% of your HP as a madness berserker, you receive 16% more damage from this engraving. And all without any disadvantages. Other classes should rather stay away from it.
What do you think of the two controversial engravings? Do you play them yourself, or are you rather surprised by all the people who keep asking why they are dying? Did we overlook a generally good engraving in the alternatives? Feel free to write it in the comments here at MeinMMO, we look forward to your opinion.
