Campers belong to the Call of Duty: Warzone, but even the tactic of “waiting in bushes and ambushing people” can go horribly wrong if the wrong parts are put on the weapons. You can find out how bad such an action can go here on MeinMMO!
What was the situation? The Warzone player and reddit user DefunctHunk_COD was roaming around the good old Verdansk and wanted to treat himself to some upgrades at a buy station. But the player was suspicious, because such places are often besieged by cowardly campers who love nothing more than to shoot at gluttonous players during their shopping sprees.
So he first checked the area and probably couldn’t believe his eyes. Because from an inconspicuous “little bush” shone a bright beam of light! DefunctHunk didn’t hesitate long and fired a few shots into the bushes, whereupon a dead camper promptly tumbled out.
You can see a video of the whole action here. But what exactly happened?
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Why was the camper so easily identified? Normally, experienced campers are masters of stealth. True ninjas and shadow walkers who nobody sees coming and no one expects. But this particular camper was probably a huge noob, because he used a notoriously unfavorable attachment for his rifle.
He had slapped the “Tiger Team Spotlight” on his weapon, which is a thick, bright flashlight whose beam is easily visible.
What is the flashlight actually good for? This upgrade is an extremely foolish choice for campers in several ways. Because this powerful attachment, which is currently very popular for guns from Cold War, allows you to run and sprint faster. Great for a mobile playstyle.
However, what the flashlight is explicitly not good for is crouching in bushes. Because as a comment on reddit aptly summarizes: “You don’t need an attachment that improves your mobility if you’re not moving!”
Other comments mock the camper and point out that he must have thought of Defunct_Hunk as a cheater since he couldn’t possibly have known where the camper was.
So much for the grim fate of the unsuspecting camper. Did you ever have a similar situation in the game? Then let us know in the comments.
The new special research “What Lies Beneath the Mask?” in Pokémon GO started in celebration of the first part of the Halloween event 2021. We from MeinMMO looked at what tasks you have to solve and what rewards await you.
What kind of research is it about? As every year, Halloween is celebrated in Pokémon GO. In 2021, the Halloween event is divided into the two parts “Spooky Company” and “Creepy Companions.” At the start of “Spooky Company,” there is a new special research. This revolves around Galar-Makabaja.
We consulted the overview from LeekDuck to see what tasks and rewards await you in this special research and have summarized all the information for you (via LeekDuck/reddit):
What Lies Beneath the Mask 1/4
Task
Reward
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon
400 Stardust
Send 9 Pokémon
Encounter with Zwirrlicht
Land 49 great throws
9 Ultra Balls
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 4,000 XP, 9 Nanab Berries, and an encounter with Makabaja.
What Lies Beneath the Mask 2/4
Task
Reward
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon
Encounter with Pikachu in Prankster Halloween costume
Land 9 Curveball throws
490 Stardust
Use 49 berries when catching Pokémon
Encounter with Banette
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 4,000 XP, 9 Himmih Berries, and an encounter with Galar-Makabaja.
What Lies Beneath the Mask 3/4
Task
Reward
Catch 40 Ghost-type Pokémon
400 Stardust
Catch 9 different Ghost-type Pokémon
Encounter with Alola-Knogga
Land 49 excellent throws
49 Poké Balls
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 4,000 XP, 9 Sanan Berries, and an encounter with Galar-Makabaja.
What Lies Beneath the Mask 4/4
Task
Reward
Already completed!
49 XP
Already completed!
490 XP
Already completed!
4,900 XP
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 4 Makabaja Candy, 9 Makabaja Candy, and 4,900 Stardust.
Time-Limited Research for the Halloween Event 2021
In addition to the special research around Galar-Makabaja, which is available for the first part of the event, you will receive an additional time-limited research for the entire duration of the Halloween event. This is all about the GO Battle League and the ongoing Halloween Cup.
You can find the research in your Today view in the game. To solve it, you have time from October 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM to October 31, 2021, at 8:00 PM. Remember that you also need to collect your rewards during this time, as with the end of the event, the time-limited research and its rewards will also disappear.
We looked at what tasks you need to solve in this research and what rewards you can look forward to (via reddit.com).
Task
Reward
Battle in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Zobiris
Battle 5 times in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Makabaja
Win a Trainer Battle in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Quabbel (female)
Win 4 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Nachtara
Win 7 Trainer Battles in the GO Battle League
Encounter with Galar-Makabaja
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and collect the respective rewards, you will additionally receive 15 Makabaja Candy, 15 Zobiris Candy, and 15 Zurrokex Candy.
What do you think of the new special research and the associated rewards? Do you find them too easy, or would you have preferred a greater challenge? Or are the tasks just right? Feel free to share your opinion here on MeinMMO in the comments.
In Pokémon GO the new chapters 8, 9, and 10 of the special research “Misunderstood Mischief” with Hoopa will be unlocked for the Halloween Event 2021. We will show you all tasks and rewards. Chapter 10 is again a waiting section.
What are these chapters? For several weeks now, the special research “Misunderstood Mischief” with Hoopa has been active in Pokémon GO. However, the chapters with the quests are gradually being unlocked by the developers. This means that you will have forced breaks in between where you cannot continue the special research.
Stage reward: If you successfully complete all three tasks and claim the rewards, you can also secure the following rewards: An encounter with Ninjask, five Max Potions, and 40 Mega Energy for Mega-Blastoise.
Misunderstood Mischief 10/16
Claim reward – 720 Stardust
Stage reward: 720 experience points.
To keep you updated and ensure you don’t miss any quest or reward, we collect all known content of the special research “Misunderstood Mischief” with Hoopa on MeinMMO:
How do you like the new quests? Do you still think it’s good that Niantic stretches the special research over so many weeks and also releases new researches like those of Zarude, or would you rather complete one research fully and then focus on the next one?
Let us know your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange ideas with the community.
On the vast battlefield of Call of Duty: Warzone, you will find equipment and loot everywhere – not just weapons. What perks and upgrades you should use and how to counter strong loadouts, you will find out here.
What is this guide about? To gain an advantage in Call of Duty: Warzone, you should always rely on the best equipment in the CoD battle royale. This includes the best weapons in Warzone, grenades, tactical equipment, or ammo packs. Therefore, you will find here:
Strong equipment and how to counter it
Important perks (English: extras) for personal loadouts
Useful field upgrades that provide a decisive advantage
To provide you with the best equipment for your loadouts, we at MeinMMO regularly monitor the latest player trends, review analyses, and spice it up with a dash of our own experience. Important links with expert videos can be found below in the references.
Proper equipment can provide a significant advantage
How do I choose my equipment? In Call of Duty, you typically have two types of equipment: Primary and Tactical. To get the helpers in Warzone, there are two options:
Loot on the battlefield
Via equipment drops
Everywhere, grenades, explosives, or stims are lying around that can provide a decisive advantage in the right situations. With supplies from supply stations or the free loadouts, you can specifically obtain your preferred items.
Which primary equipment helps? The primary slot is occupied by effective kill tools. Here you will find proximity mines, throwable plastic explosives, and knives, along with an interesting selection of grenades. Here are the best for Warzone:
Semtex – Sticky grenade with a short, well-planned timer. It can be quickly attached to vehicles and allows precise throws.
Claymore – Explosive that reacts to movement. These mines provide good opportunities to cover your back when, for example, defending a roof or house. If you find Claymores in the match that you do not need, place them right away.
C4 – Throwable explosive with high damage to vehicles and enemies. It doesn’t fly as far as grenades but hits hard.
Thermite – Incendiary grenade that can be thrown very far and precisely.
Among the primary equipment, these 4 often give you an advantage. However, the guidelines are not quite so strict. With the Molotov cocktail, you can block areas for a while, and throwing knives are powerful to quickly finish off a downed opponent and then pick up the knife again.
Try to experiment a bit and find the primary equipment that brings the highest benefit to your playstyle.
What helps against strong equipment? Many advantages that certain equipment provides can be countered if you are well prepared:
Against grenades: Field upgrade Trophy System – Destroys up to 3 thrown equipment in the vicinity. If you’ve taken cover somewhere, throw this device to protect yourself from grenades and rocket fire.
Against mines: Perk “Recon” – With this yellow extra, enemy explosives are highlighted, even through walls. If you have the time, you can hack the equipment and make the mines work for you.
Against explosive damage: Perk “KRD” – Reduces explosive damage from grenades and rocket launchers.
Recon can be very helpful, but it only gives you an advantage if you spot mines. Weigh here whether it’s worth it for your team if one of you takes the perk.
“Loaded with great weapons …”
Tactical equipment – Recon or Attack
Which tactical equipment will take me further? Here, it’s all about your playstyle. Do you want to use your equipment for reconnaissance or for attack?
Recon
Heartbeat Sensor – Shows enemies in front of you on a small display.
Snapshot Grenade – Reveals enemies in the immediate vicinity for your entire team. Also works through walls.
Attack
Flash Grenade – The enemy has distorted vision and cannot move properly for a short time.
Stun Grenade – Hit enemies see only a white screen for a moment.
How can I counter this? These equipment can also be countered in part:
Against Heartbeat Sensor: Perk “Ghost” – With this extra, the enemy does not get a reading from you on their sensor.
Against attack equipment: Perk “Battle Hardened” – Reduces the effectiveness of flash and stun grenades.
Everyone should consider the extra “Ghost”. You are not visible on the heartbeat sensor and drones cannot capture your signature.
In Warzone, the Heartbeat Sensor is among the strongest equipment.
The right perks for your loadouts
How do I get the extras? Perks are not found in Warzone, but are only available through personal loadouts. You must therefore use an equipment crate. Overall, you can choose from three categories here – red, blue, and yellow.
Some of the extras work differently in Warzone than in regular multiplayer. Be sure to read the displayed descriptions carefully.
Blue Extra
Cold-Blooded – You cannot be marked by the perk Combat Scout, thermal sights do not highlight you, and turrets do not detect you.
KRD – Reduces explosive damage from grenades and rocket launchers.
“KRD” was for a long time the best choice in Warzone, providing you with the greatest advantage. However, with the introduction of 2 new perks, “Cold-Blooded” is now also a strong choice to avoid detection by “Combat Scout,” a yellow perk.
Red Extra
Ghost – Not visible to standard drones and heartbeat sensors.
Overkill – You can get a second primary weapon fully equipped with attachments from your loadout.
Alerted – When an enemy sees you, you get a signal from the direction on the screen and can hear the footsteps of enemies with the field upgrade “Dead Silence”.
“Ghost” makes the heartbeat sensor useless against you, thereby countering one of the best equipment in Warzone. Standard reconnaissance drones cannot detect you either.
In contrast, “Overkill” and “Alerted” are both strong perks for aggressive playstyles. Overkill immediately gives you 2 strong weapons from your arsenal, and Alerted helps detect enemies. Additionally, you can hear enemies who suppress their footsteps with “Dead Silence.”.
Yellow Extra
Tracker – Very helpful in the endgame and house combat, lets you track the last steps of opponents.
Eager – Faster weapon swapping and quicker reloading of rocket launchers.
Combat Scout – If you hit an enemy with your bullets, they are briefly marked and visible through walls.
This is not as important a decision as between “Ghost” and “Overkill,” but rather quality-of-life perks. If you prefer more reconnaissance, choose “Tracker” or “Combat Scout.” For a better game feel in your fights, “Eager” helps because you can really swap weapons much faster.
Can I completely disappear from the radar? You cannot vanish completely. There are always ways to expose you – with the “Improved Recon Drone,” for example, which you can also get in Warzone with a small trick. It is also important to have a suppressor on your weapon.
Field upgrades can save matches and lives
Where can I find field upgrades? You can find 7 of these bonuses in Warzone, but not acquire them through equipment drops. You find the gadgets as loot in Warzone and can also purchase some at the buying stations.
Dead Silence – You make no noise when walking or running and move faster on foot.
Special ammunition rounds – The current weapon receives a magazine (maximum 30 rounds) with a larger caliber. Changes handling characteristics and damage.
Trophy system – Destroys up to three equipment items and explosive projectiles that come too close to the device.
Mobile cover – A ballistic shield that you can set up almost anywhere.
6 of the 9 field upgrades from Modern Warfare can also be found in Warzone.
Which upgrades are strong? The supply crates are very helpful because your whole team can use them. If you have an empty field upgrade slot, always take the crates with you. Also strong are the Trophy System, Dead Silence, and special ammunition.
You can place the Trophy System on a vehicle and easily survive enemy fire from rocket launchers. The systems are also helpful when holding a position to neutralize incoming explosives.
Special ammunition gives you a magazine with up to 30 rounds and boosts the damage of your weapons. The weapon you are holding at the time of activation then receives up to 30 rounds of special ammunition which does more damage to enemies. But be especially careful with assault rifles and SMGs, as larger calibers can affect weapon handling.
Dead Silence is extremely powerful when pushing enemies. The foes cannot hear you, making it difficult for them to determine where you are. Additionally, you move faster – the optimal equipment to aggressively approach other teams.
All field upgrades can be quite helpful in the right situations. Try to experiment a bit and see which works best for your playstyle.
The choice of the right equipment and perks largely depends on your playstyle and the situations you encounter during your matches. More defensive players choose equipment to counter, while aggressive players opt for reconnaissance mechanics.
Stay open to different playstyles, experiment and see which equipment brings you the most benefit. Because that’s really what it’s about: using the available resources as effectively and efficiently as possible.
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The forum ResetEra changes ownership: The “M.O.B.A. Network” has acquired the large gaming platform – and paid a considerable sum for it.
This forum is about: ResetEra is one of the most important gaming forums in the English-speaking world, alongside reddit. It was established in 2017 as an alternative to the previously dominant forum “NeoGAF,” after it became embroiled in a scandal.
To this day, ResetEra has over 45 million posts from about 55,000 members (via Eurogamer). The reason for this figure is also due to the fact that while the forum is accessible to everyone, it imposes some requirements for registration.
In its own “Mission Statement,” it boasts about having one of the toughest registration screenings of all open forums (via ResetEra), in order to keep trolls or problematic users at bay. The forum is also known for industry insiders or journalists commenting on gaming topics.
This is the deal: The “M.O.B.A. Network” has now snagged ResetEra – for the sum of 4.55 million dollars (equivalent to over 3.9 million euros).
The network also brings together numerous communities, among which ResetEra is now included. These include portals such as “Mobafire,” “Dotafire,” “Smitefire,” “Leaguespy,” or “Heroesfire.” For many fans of League of Legends, Dota 2, and more, these are considered top destinations for guides and builds.
ResetEra primarily earns money through advertising or subscriptions – a path that the M.O.B.A. Network wants to pursue and expand.
What exactly this means for the site was attempted to be explained further on ResetEra.
This is what ResetEra says about the ownership change
In an FAQ on ResetEra discussing the deal, head “Cerium” explains that there were several potential buyers – and that they ultimately chose the M.O.B.A. Network because it offered a good mix of new resources and independence.
“What matters is that they absolutely have no interest in changing the ResetEra community or its culture in any way,” says Cerium: “Their approach is to stay in the background and only deal with business and logistical matters” (via ResetEra).
Employees of ResetEra are expected to remain independent in their management of the site, and the rules of the forum should not be changed from above.
The advantages include having the necessary resources in the background to operate the site long-term. Interaction with the other sites of the network is not initially planned: “Their other websites have no influence on us, and we have no influence on them.”
The familiar discussion culture on ResetEra is apparently to be maintained – only now someone else is at the wheel.
In Diablo 2: Resurrected there is a new update with some small changes. One of these changes addresses a bigger problem for some players: deleted characters. At least partially.
This is included in the patch: With the new update from October 12th, it is now more difficult to delete your own characters. The whole procedure now requires several steps, and accidental deletions should no longer occur.
At least on Xbox, you now have to explicitly go into character management to delete a character, then select the deletion option using the X button and confirm the deletion by holding down another button. Accidental deletions are hardly possible now.
The update has been released for all platforms (PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch).
Disappearing Characters and More Server Issues
What was the problem? The deletion of characters happened accidentally for many players, especially on PC. There, the deletion button was just a red X under the characters. A small thread on reddit is just one of many that have surfaced.
Some players clicked it and confirmed without thinking – because they assumed they were exiting the game. The complaints about this kept resurfacing. Now it should not happen so easily anymore.
This is what the character deletion looks like on Xbox. After selection, confirmation is required by holding down the A button.
What else does the patch fix? The patch also includes improvements to server performance. In the past, this has led to characters seemingly disappearing. Whenever there was a connection failure to the servers, the character list was not displayed correctly.
This led players to believe that their online characters had been deleted along with their progress. This has been heavily criticized in the community recently. With the new patch, it should happen much less often that characters disappear.
Meanwhile, many fans are still waiting for the first Ladder – the Seasons of Diablo 2: Resurrected. These did not launch with the release but were meant to be released ‘later’. However, there is still no new information about it.
The Ladder is particularly the reason for veterans to play Diablo 2 at all. The ranking list there allows them to compare themselves with other players. When exactly the Ladders will come, we don’t know yet:
The Briar Branches are useful in New World for a quest, but also for making potions. We at MeinMMO reveal where you can best find Briar Branches.
What are Briar Branches used for? Most of you will first notice the Briar Branches through the quest “A Thorny Matter”. For this quest, you need to gather the Briar Branches along with other materials and bring them to Matthis Cormack in Windkreis.
However, they can also be used to make potions that you can consume or use for city quests. For example, you can create a Weak Mana Potion. While it provides only a small amount of Mana, it is offered for good money at the trading post through city quests.
Where to find Briar Branches? They can be found at Briar bushes in New World. These grow near bodies of water such as rivers or lakes.
One of the best places to get Briar Branches is the Windkreis area. There you will find several plants around the fast travel point for the main quest, as our map shows:
However, the Briar Branches do not contribute to progress in any of the Life Skills and are not listed on typical maps like the New World Resource Map. This makes them harder to find.
More useful tips and guides from us at MeinMMO can be found in this overview:
The development team of World of Warcraft has released new information about the upcoming patch 9.1.5. The grind for archived knowledge and adventurer experience is set to be reduced. This particularly benefits returning players and frequent gamers.
What changes are being made? Through a post in the official forum and changes on the PTR of World of Warcraft, some new features for the upcoming patch 9.1.5 have been revealed. These now include:
rare enemies in Korthia drop relics multiple times daily (previously only once daily)
a new weekly quest for a large amount of archived knowledge is available when a character reaches Codex level 4 on the account
an item can be purchased for 10,000 Anima that grants an adventurer of your covenant 5,000 experience points
What benefits do the changes bring? In particular, frequent players and returning entrants benefit from the changes. A high level in the Codex is necessary to enhance the important media of your Soulbind.
Especially if you want to participate in raids or high mythic keystones, this change saves you a lot of time. Those who have not played or farmed much in the last weeks and months can catch up faster. Similarly, second characters can be leveled up more quickly. Even new players can benefit from this.
Korthia can be quite annoying. That is set to change soon.
The same goes for the Anima regulation. Since patch 9.1, there is significantly more Anima and many players do not know what to do with it. Leveling adventurers takes time, but the missions provide good rewards like resources or Soul Ash and Soul Cinders.
With more strong adventurers, it will be easier to complete harder missions, and new followers will no longer languish at low levels for so long. The experts from WoWhead have already calculated that you need 790,000 Anima for an adventurer from levels 1-60 – for all 20 adventurers, 15,800,000 Anima is required.
Patch 9.1.5 brings numerous improvements
What’s included in the new patch: Overall, patch 9.1.5 will be particularly interesting for players with multiple characters. It will be possible to level up through Torghast or freely switch covenants from a certain renown level.
The change to the covenants also helps players who enjoy going into mythic dungeons, raiding, or participating in PvP – or engaging in multiple activities at once. Because often certain covenants are better or worse suited for classes depending on the content. More details can be found in our overview of the covenants from Shadowlands on MeinMMO.
The campaign for each covenant can even be skipped with the upcoming patch. Additionally, restrictions like the AoE cap will disappear, old dungeons will return, and the Legendary system will be slightly revised.
In general, many changes are coming, many of which the community has been wishing for since the Shadowlands beta. Accordingly, many players are looking forward to the update. You can find everything about patch 9.1.5 in our hub:
When will patch 9.1.5 be released? So far, there is no specific date for the release. However, many players assume that patch 9.1.5 will go live at the end of October 2021. This aligns with the fact that more and more information is being released.
The patch could help ease the mood in the community somewhat. It is currently heated due to some decisions made by the development team. Even Cortyn from MeinMMO is having a hard time:
The new Zombie mode for Call of Duty: Vanguard has been revealed. In a new trailer, the shooter showcased its creepy undead – and special powers to defeat them.
What was shown: The new Zombie mode features the summoning of undead monsters, with talk of the “Army of the Dead”. We see the “Hotel Royal” map, which some of you may already know from the CoD Vanguard beta.
A group of players is attacked by the undead before heading out into the open field. There, a large skirmish develops between soldiers and zombies, who even carry a whole range of weapons with them. For example, a zombie is running around with a mini-gun!
But see for yourselves:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8swCrPIt4nY
The trailer also shows that soldiers must not only rely on familiar firearms to face the zombie plague.
They can also draw on the so-called “Dark Aether” skills to gain an advantage. For example, they can summon fire rings to hold back the zombies.
You can also rely on supernatural abilities and weapons
Zombie trailer is well received
This is how the community reacts: After the trailer went online, it generated over 140,000 views within half an hour. The like ratio is also quite positive with 24,454 upvotes to 740 downvotes at first glance (as of October 14, 5:30 PM).
In the comments, players also show that they are looking forward to the new zombie mode:
“This literally gave me zombie army vibes – goosebumps,” writes user Neel the Wiz (via YouTube).
“I already know that when the big guy with the mini-gun spawns, I’m running away. Looks great, can’t wait,” says Leonidas I (via YouTube).
“Honestly, I’m hyped. The graphics and look are awesome,” thinks user Austin A. (via YouTube).
Some criticism is given for the music selection. Some players apparently hoped for something “more zombie-like” here.
Additionally, some players wish to be able to play a number of characters in the mode that have a direct connection to the zombie story – instead of familiar operators.
How the zombie mode ultimately shapes up will likely become clear by the launch of CoD Vanguard. You can learn everything about the release of the new Call of Duty here.
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Battlefield 2042 has finally introduced Hazard Zone. MeinMMO summarizes the most important information for you.
What you need to know about Hazard Zone: Many fans suspected Hazard Zone to be Battlefield’s answer to CoD Warzone. However, DICE emphasizes that this mode is not a Battle Royale. Rather, PvP and PvE elements are mixed, as revealed in a major leak. Hazard Zone thus resembles the Dark Zone from The Division a bit.
There are not only human opponents but also NPC enemies. These are the so-called crew troops who besiege important data carriers or try to prevent you from extracting the data. Your primary goal is not to kill opponents.
Instead, you need to extract these data carriers and survive.
How many players are possible per match? It depends on your platform. Older consoles have to settle for fewer players:
24 on Xbox One and PS4
32 on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PS5
There are already significant differences between older and new consoles in other modes. For example, in All-Out Warfare, a maximum of only 64 players are on one map, while on PC, Xbox Series, and PS5, up to 128 are possible.
Here you can see the trailer:
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How does a match proceed exactly? DICE divides Hazard Zone rounds into five key sections that make up a match:
Planning and equipping
Every match starts with a briefing that informs you about the mission area and where you will start
Based on this information, you can equip and prepare yourself
Landing
You will be dropped at your target point by helicopter
You start with 4 players on a map
Recovery
The search for the data carriers begins
These data carriers are scattered across the battlefield
For this, you can take an “Intel scanner” that is supposed to help you in the search
First extraction
The first opportunity for takeoff starts about halfway through the elapsed time
An extraction point appears at a random location on the map
During the recovery, opposing players and bots can make your life difficult
Final extraction
This is your last option to successfully complete a match
It is your decision when to extract, but be mindful of the approaching storm
When it approaches, the match ends as you can no longer be rescued
In total, a maximum of two squads can survive a Hazard Zone match. The priority lies on recovering the data, not on killing other players.
During a match, you may encounter random factors such as tornadoes, which can create unpredictable circumstances. For example, additional satellites may fall from the sky containing even more datasets.
What happens if you die? Initially, you will be shot down and can move by crawling. However, if you get killed permanently, you will be sent to the spectator screen.
Your squad can bring you back with a reinforcement call that you can either find on the map or take as a tactical upgrade.
What is the purpose of collecting the data? Battlefield 2042 is set in the near future. The EU no longer exists, Germany is bankrupt, and climate change has plunged the world into chaos. Only the USA and Russia stand as great powers against each other, recruiting elite soldiers, known as “No-Pats”, from former other countries.
Both great powers are on the brink of a third world war in 2042. This also sets the framework for the storyline of Hazard Zone. In 2040, due to a global blackout, about 70% of satellites crashed to Earth. Therefore, both sides now rely on temporary low-orbit satellites as the most important method for collecting strategic data.
These satellites are launched and later land with their collected data in US or Russian territory. The respective factions can then recover this data in the form of data carriers and use it for their strategies.
Your task is to set out and collect this data. Aside from the story, the data has value for the players. Each extracted data carrier is converted into the special “Hazard Zone” currency “Dark Market Credits”.
Your squad will be taken to the target on the map by helicopter.
Battlefield 2042 Hazard Zone – Dark Market Credits, Tactical Upgrades, Maps
What are Dark Market Credits? You can spend these credits before a match to equip your character with weapons, upgrades, and gadgets. The equipment is specifically designed for Hazard Zone.
You get Dark Market Credits not only through the data but also through other actions that DICE does not elaborate on.
Tactical Upgrades
What tactical upgrades are there? At launch, 15 upgrades are expected to be available.
Free upgrades:
Name
Effect
Starting Armor
You start with +20 armor
Negotiated Bounty 1
You receive +50% credits for kills of crew troops
Upgrades that you need to buy with Dark Market Credits:
Name
Effect
Squad Reinforcement
Can revive a killed squad member. Usable only once
Quickdraw Holster
You switch weapons 15% faster
Data Storage
Your capacity for data carriers increases by +2
Loadout Insurance
If you fall in combat, 50% of the costs for your loadout and tactical upgrades will be refunded
Biometric Scanning
Enemies are spotted 50% longer
Faster Healing 1
You heal 20% faster
Faster Healing 2
You heal 50% faster
Ammo Increase 1
You receive an additional magazine for your primary weapon
Ammo Increase 2
You receive two additional magazines for your primary weapon
Insider Information
Reveals crash sites of data capsules 30 seconds before they land
Throwable Increase 1
Increases the capacity for throwable items by +1
Throwable Increase 2
Increases the capacity for throwable items by +2
Table Deal
100% extra credits for recovered data carriers
What these upgrades cost and how many credits you receive is currently unclear.
All Maps of Hazard Zone
On which maps will it be played? All 7 new maps from Battlefield 2042 are playable in Hazard Zone:
Orbital
Hourglass
Kaleidoscope
Manifest
Discarded
Breakaway
Renewal
What about Specialists? Which ones are playable is currently unknown. However, players can only play different specialists. Unlike in All-Out Warfare, two Mackays cannot be in one squad.
At the launch of Battlefield 2042, 10 different specialists are expected to be available, but only 5 of them are officially known at the moment, we have summarized them for you in an overview.
When will Battlefield 2042 be released? The official release is on November 19, 2021. Then the shooter is expected to be released for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Hazard Zone is just one of three major parts that make up the multiplayer of Battlefield 2042.
What do you think of Hazard Zone? Do you find the mode interesting? Or does it have little to do with Battlefield for you? Let us know your opinion in the comments.
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The first Bundesliga POTM in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team is now known: It is Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. As Player of the Month, he receives an significantly upgraded special card, and we clarify whether it is worth it.
What is a POTM card? “POTM” stands for “Player of the Month” – so Player of the Month. It is awarded once a month for different leagues. Recently, Cristiano Ronaldo was the POTM of the Premier League, with a way too expensive card.
For the Bundesliga, Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen has now succeeded and prevailed against strong competition like Haaland and Kimmich. He is the Bundesliga POTM for the month of September.
This is the new POTM card of Florian Wirtz
This is what the card can do: The new POTM card of Wirtz is already his second special card in FUT 22. Because already in TOTW 1, Wirtz received an upgraded card. Compared to the Inform card, the POTM card improves by 4 points in overall rating to 86. Especially pace, shooting, and physicality have been significantly improved.
These are the biggest jumps compared to his TOTW card:
Speed: 76 -> 81
Shooting: 76 -> 82
Passing: 81 -> 85
Physicality: 65 -> 70
Here you have the comparison of all previous Wirtz cards:
Is the Wirtz POTM card worth it? If you take a close look at the values, you quickly realize that POTM Wirtz is an outstanding option for the attacking midfield in Bundesliga teams. He is fast, skillful, and offers fantastic shooting and passing values. Preparing goals or scoring them himself should therefore be no problem.
Even the stamina value is quite high at 93, so Wirtz should not run out of breath even at the end of the game. The card is rounded off with 4 stars for the weak foot and skill moves.
What does the card cost? For the Wirtz SBC, you currently (as of 14.10.21) have to spend around 50,000 coins. A respectable price that his strong values definitely justify.
How to get the Wirtz POTM card
How to get the card: The card is now available in FIFA 22 Ultimate Team. To obtain it, you need to complete two SBC tasks. You have to submit an 84-rated and an 85-rated team.
It has long been known that the Imposter mode “Imposter” in Fortnite is very similar to the game “Among Us.” Epic Games has now spoken up and stated that the “Imposter” mode was inspired by Among Us. Could a collaboration be on the horizon?
What happened before? Fortnite released a new mode called “Imposter” towards the end of Chapter 2, Season 7. This mode was very well received by the community and is still being played actively. Many players may have noticed that this activity resembles another game – Among Us.
Therefore, the team from Among Us reached out to Fortnite and indicated that they would have done a crossover if they had been asked. However, there was no collaboration, and everything remained as it was: until now.
Fortnite admits to being inspired – Offers collaboration
In the Twitter post regarding the Fortnite Shimaniski election, Epic Games specifically mentioned Among Us. They referred to Among Us as a hit and the source of inspiration for the “Imposter” mode.
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Has Among Us responded? The Twitter account of Among Us took note and responded with an emote to the post. Following that, Fortnite wrote, “Hey @AmongUsGame! Since you’re here, we’d like to ask you something.”
Epic made them an offer for a collaboration. Among Us then responded to the offer and told Fortnite that their agents should contact their crewmates. Although the mode has been online in Fortnite for a while, the two games have now finally found their way to each other.
Is a crossover coming? Officially, nothing is planned yet. Neither Epic Games nor the “Among Us” developers InnerSloth have commented on whether a crossover is in the works. However, a collaboration could make sense for both parties – not only financially. The popular “Imposter mode” could be further refined by the pros at Among Us, and many new opportunities for skins would arise in both games.
What does the community think? Joy is evident under the post. Many Fortnite players can’t wait to see what content is in store. Players are commenting with remarks such as:
YAY YOU MENTIONED THEM! – writes Twitter user @alwaysvibingbro
Respect for mentioning who inspired you – said Twitter user @VakaVG
This is definitely a positive step in the right direction, and now it remains to be seen what surprises await you over time.
What do you think about a crossover with Fortnite? Are you hyped for it or are you not a fan of the Imposter mode? Let us know in the comments what you think.
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If there is one reason to play the Halloween event of Destiny 2 this year, it is this honking mask. The Honk Moon mask is currently the hit in the game. Everyone wants to be a legendary honk – but just honking isn’t possible.
The Halloween event in Destiny 2 has started this week. During the Festival of the Lost, players can, as always, grab candy, new weapons, armor, and of course many spooky cosmetics. This year, it is a “gans” special mask that, thanks to its ridiculous appearance and clever wordplay, everyone wants.
Why is the community celebrating “Honk Moon”?: Originally, “Honk Moon” was intended as a joke. But as so often happens, the funniest things occur while playing Destiny 2 with friends or interacting with the community.
Such was the case with players UrbanMarshmallow and TheMidgetG0d, the initiators of this grand joke. UrbanMarshmallow illustrated the “Honk Moon” and commented: “To the guy who suggested “Honk Moon”… please never suggest anything like that again!”
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The community loves the brilliant weapon ornament, and player Monkeybiziu even said: “I would lose every game with Honkmoon because I would die laughing when I hear the last HOOOOOOOOONK.”
This is why Honkmoon honks: Falconmoon death blows and precision hits grant “Paracausal Charge” stacks. The last round in the magazine deals bonus damage based on the number of stacks. To appreciate how strong this shot is, players have added a loud honk to this special shot with the “Honkmoon”. This honk is ambiguous because in English “honk” refers both to the act of honking and the quacking sound that geese make.
No more chickens! Now come the geese.
Bungie has also already commented: It is definitely the most wonderful, exotic weapon ornament ever created by the community. Of course, everyone knew it would never come in the game like this. But wait: This is Destiny 2, and if you play “Destiny”, you have to expect anything. Bungie thought so too.
As players discuss how cool it is that Bungie has now actually honored “Honk Moon” with the Halloween event 2021, community manager Cozmo23 chimes in.
You asked about “Honk Moon”. It is all your fault.
Community Manager Cozmo23 on reddit
“It’s hellishly ugly, but I just have to wear it!”
You simply have to wear it: Once you put it on, you really wonder: Why does my head look so much like the moon? Why is there a beak on it? What is with the megaphone-like tunnel? Who the hell actually put this thing together so miserably with tape? And what even is a “Honk Moon”?
This old goose is to blame: The “Honk Moon” weapon ornament and mask were inspired by the goose from the indie game sensation “Untitled Goose Game”.
In it, you play a terrible goose that creates chaos.
All the possessions of the local villagers are stolen by the goose and dragged into its hideout.
The game started on Nintendo Switch and took the gaming community by storm.
“Untitled Goose Game” is crazy, but you can’t stop playing it.
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Now Destiny 2 also has a crazy goose: The Honk Moon mask is already an absolute Destiny 2 cult. Even if it looks crazy, doesn’t honk, and comes across like a Vuvuzela from hell: “Honk Moon” simply has to be worn and enjoyed. Cabal? Fallen? Doesn’t matter – bring a HONK! Because with a honk, you can honk everything away.
Bungie has long praised the artists of the Destiny 2 community. On the official page and in the weekly blog “This Week at Bungie”, images and creations along with their designers are regularly showcased by the developer.
The ideas there are not only beautiful but also creative. And now one of those ideas has even made it live in the game. The creator of the original Honkmoon weapon ornament has come forward again after the release of the mask in the game and finds it just genius:
When I created this hideous concept after seeing your post, I never expected it to come into the game in any way.
TheMidgetG0d via reddit
Players shouldn’t be surprised if they encounter a lot of cult honk moons in the open world right now.
Can Bungie top this?: This year, the festival has returned for players as a great experience. It has been refreshed, offering both activity and story. And with “Honk Moon”, the community has really had a laugh during the festival. The cult ducks are now running around everywhere and even the Nightfall bosses are not spared from the honking visit.
If Bungie wants to top this next year, perhaps with “The Cowlony” or “Le Moo-narque”.
Have you already earned the “Honk Moon” mask and are now the coolest honk in Destiny 2? Or do you just find the honking goose mega embarrassing? Maybe you prefer the penguin mask? Write to us which mask is your personal favorite this year.
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Two years ago, Pearl Abyss presented the first trailer for the open-world game DokeV. After that, things went quiet around the game until gamescom 2021. There, the new trailer of DokeV was one of the highlights. Now the developer shows new gameplay and gives insights into the development.
What is DokeV? This is perhaps the most difficult question to answer regarding the entire game. DokeV is an open-world game where you make monsters your friends and then let them fight.
The concept is quite reminiscent of Pokémon and Temtem, but it has its own charm. The battles are not turn-based but take place in real-time, and your character does more than just stand around.
The focus of the title is supposed to be on exploration and the story. Each Dokebi, as the monsters are called, has its own quest line. If you complete this, the Dokebi becomes your buddy and will fight for you.
The battle against the evil corporation “The Company” and its nasty robots is at the center of the main story of DokeV. However, there is much to discover around the world.
How much multiplayer is in it? DokeV is not meant to be an MMO. Nevertheless, it brings multiplayer aspects in both cooperative and competitive senses. However, how exactly this will look is still not known.
The colorful trailer for DokeV certainly caused a lot of excitement at gamescom 2021. Even the grumpy streamer Asmongold celebrated the game. The trailer already showed some gameplay scenes and conveys well the atmosphere DokeV wants to convey.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Who makes DokeV? It is particularly interesting that DokeV is developed by a studio that usually has little to do with colorful and cute settings. Pearl Abyss is primarily known for the MMORPG Black Desert Online, the MOBA Shadow Arena, or the upcoming shooter Plan 8.
DokeV stands out clearly from the other titles. However, the developers have a clear vision for the game. It is supposed to revolve around one’s own imagination and bring the world with these fantastic elements to the forefront. Since you play a child, it is especially the imagination of a child that is responsible for the colorful aesthetics.
New gameplay and exciting insights into the development
What’s new? A video of about 10 minutes from the Korean channel Subusu News had the opportunity to visit the developers at Pearl Abyss and gather new impressions about DokeV.
The video mainly focuses on the technology used to produce DokeV. The enormous details in the game world are at the center. These are achieved by placing real objects and people in a specially built 3D scanner.
The 3D scanner has 180 cameras that photograph the object and graphically represent it in 3D on a computer. In this way, the world of DokeV shines with really good graphics and is full of details.
Pearl Abyss also relies on motion capturing in the development of the title. To make all of this work well together, a new engine specifically developed for DokeV is used.
What does the gameplay look like? Subusu News shows gameplay scenes that are actually being played in-game for the first time. They come from a developer preview version and were filmed off the screen as direct recording was not possible.
What can be seen is a player character at a harbor. The water makes a particularly good impression here, as it reacts very dynamically. There are several changes in the time of day and weather and their influence on the game world.
You can see the new scenes in the video from minute 5:
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The character animations look particularly good, showing the character walking through the city to the harbor. However, the world still seems very empty. But it is a very early game version, so it is to be expected that it will be filled later.
When does DokeV come out? A possible release date has not yet been mentioned by Pearl Abyss. An alpha or beta version of DokeV is currently not in sight either. Therefore, it is unlikely that the title will be released in 2021. However, we are keeping our fingers crossed for 2022.
What do you think of DokeV? Is the colorful style of the game exactly your thing, or are you wondering how DokeV can come from the same minds as Black Desert and Plan 8? Are you looking forward to the release, and what do you think of the gameplay? Feel free to let us know in the comments here at MeinMMO.
In Pokémon GO the Halloween event starts tomorrow, on October 15, 2021. This brings you, in addition to numerous bonuses, 6 cool new Pokémon. We have looked into what kind of monsters these are and will show them to you.
What kind of event is it? As in every year, there will also be a Halloween event in Pokémon GO taking place in 2021. You will of course encounter thematically suitable Pokémon and can look forward to great bonuses.
This year the Halloween event will take place in two parts: Scary Company and Spooky Companions. There will be cool new monsters in the game for both parts, which we will show you below.
When does the event take place? The first part “Scary Company” starts tomorrow, on October 15, 2021, at 10:00 AM and runs until October 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM. The second part will take place immediately afterwards from October 22 at 10:00 AM. You will also have several days to take advantage of all the benefits until the event ends on October 31 at 8:00 PM.
These are the 6 cool new monsters for the Halloween event
As part of the Halloween event, there will be 6 cool new monsters in Pokémon GO. One of the monsters will make its debut at the start of the first part “Scary Company”. This is Galar-Wailord. The other 5 monsters will follow in the second part “Spooky Companions”. We have looked at the new monsters and will introduce them to you below.
Galar-Wailord
Galar-Wailord is an evolution of Galar-Whalmer. This was released in the game in June 2021 along with its other evolution Galar-Wailmer. Now, for the Halloween event, Galar-Wailord will finally be available. This monster is of the Poison and Psychic types.
Visually, the Galar version is clearly distinguishable from the normal Wailord. While the shell in the normal form sits more like a Viking helmet on its head and gives a very cute impression, the shell of Galar-Wailord completely covers its head.
Galar-Whalmer, Galar-Wailmer and Galar-Wailord
The head and upper body are in various shades of purple. Only the lower part of the body resembles a normal Wailord. A shiny variant is not available yet.
To get Galar-Wailord, you need to take Galar-Whalmer as your buddy. If you catch 30 Psychic Pokémon together, then an evolution can be triggered. You can find Galar-Whalmer in level-1 raids during the first part of the event. The evolution to Galar-Wailord is still possible after the Halloween event.
Irrbis and Pumpdjinn
Starting October 22, you will be able to encounter the Ghost- and Grass-type Pokémon Irrbis for the first time in Pokémon GO. This Pokémon comes from Generation 6 and will be available in 4 different sizes in the game: S, M, L, and XL. Depending on the size, it will also be represented differently in Pokémon GO.
The Ghost- and Grass-type Pokémon externally resembles a typical Halloween pumpkin. Moreover, it can evolve into Pumpdjinn. This monster also belongs to the Ghost and Grass types. However, both Pokémon cannot really shine with strong stats.
Irrbis and Pumpdjinn
However, during the second part of the Halloween event, you can only find Irrbis. You will encounter it either in the wild or in level-1 raids. To get Pumpdjinn, you need to evolve Irrbis. Both monsters are not yet available in their shiny version in Pokémon GO.
Paragoni and Trombork
The Ghost- and Grass-type Pokémon Paragoni and its evolution Trombork are also making their debut in Pokémon GO with the start of the second part of the Halloween event. Like Irrbis and Pumpdjinn, Paragoni and Trombork belong to the monsters of Generation 6.
Visually, you can recognize Paragoni by its black ghost-like body and the tree stump it has on its head. Its evolution, on the other hand, represents a living tree.
Paragoni and Trombork
While Paragoni cannot convince with its stats, the stats of Trombork are already looking a bit better. However, this monster is also not considered among the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
During the second part of the Halloween event, you can get Paragoni in the wild, in level-1 raids, and by hatching 7 km eggs. Similar to Pumpdjinn, you can only obtain Trombork by evolving Paragoni. Shiny hunters, however, will have to wait, as the shiny forms are still not found in the game.
Mega-Absol
Another new Pokémon is Mega-Absol, which will also be found in the second part of the Halloween event. This temporary evolution of the Dark-type Pokémon Absol will dominate the Mega Raids in Pokémon GO from October 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time until November 05, 2021, at 10:00 AM local time.
If you participate successfully in this raid, you will receive Mega Energy for Absol and can catch it in its normal form. With sufficient Mega Energy, you can evolve into a Mega-Absol yourself. As with all other Mega evolutions, this is time-limited.
You can recognize it by its long white strand on its face and its wings. Mega-Absol is also of the Dark type. With a bit of luck, you will encounter a shiny Absol after the raid. You can recognize it by its head, claws, tail, and horn. These have an orange color.
In addition to the 6 new Pokémon introduced in Pokémon GO as part of the Halloween event, there are also one or two costumed monsters to catch again. Of course, Pikachu must not be missing. But Plinfa and Drifzepeli have also dressed up.
This is also shown in the post by martycochrane on reddit. He shared the current findings of the PokeMiners, a group of data miners, on reddit.
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This year, all monsters wear a Halloween mischief costume. Pikachu’s consists of a tall cylinder. Plinfa wears a pumpkin hat and Drifzepeli wears a small cylinder. With a bit of luck, you might encounter these monsters in their shiny variant.
Who are the PokeMiners? The PokeMiners are a group of data miners who regularly analyze the game code of Pokémon GO to find new information. They then make this data publicly available to other trainers. They often inform about upcoming changes or features even before a release. However, since their findings are not official data, they can be changed at any time by Niantic.
What do you think of the new Pokémon that will be available for the Halloween event? Which one is your absolute favorite? Or do none of them appeal to you? Feel free to share your opinion with us here on MeinMMO in the comments.
After a long wait, there are finally updates for the PC players among the Monster Hunter fans. The free demo of Monster Hunter Rise has now been released on Steam. MeinMMO reveals what’s included.
What is Monster Hunter Rise? This is the latest installment in the Monster Hunter series. The series primarily consists of action RPGs in which you take on the role of a hunter.
You start as a complete novice, hunting increasingly dangerous monsters and getting better and better.
At the same time, you craft better equipment from the materials of these monsters and become an elite hunter.
Monster Hunter is known for its huge selection of detailed monsters, sophisticated gameplay, and its detailed worlds.
In contrast to Monster Hunter World, which was released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2018 and is now also available on Xbox Series and PS5, Rise has so far only been released for the Nintendo Switch.
It was confirmed early on that the exclusivity for the Nintendo platform is only temporary and a PC version is set to be released in 2022. Now there is a demo version of Monster Hunter Rise on Steam, and it even offers multiplayer.
When does the demo start? It has been available on Steam since October 13. (via steampowered.com)
How much storage space does the demo need? You need about 10 GB of free hard drive space. The download is 6.7 GB in size.
We’ll show you what to expect. Before that, you can check out PC gameplay of Monster Hunter Rise here:
Demo for the PC version of Monster Hunter Rise free to play
Is there a limit or time restriction? No. According to Capcom, you can play the demo as long and as extensively as you want. On the Switch, the quest attempts and online servers were limited.
Is there multiplayer? Yes. You can play the demo either solo or cooperatively with online friends.
What to expect in the demo: Like the demo that was released for the Switch, the PC demo offers a selection of 5 different missions.
There are two tutorial quests that introduce you to the controls and the new elements of the game
In addition, there are three hunting quests with varying difficulty levels
In total, you can go hunt three different monsters from Rise:
Great Izuchi
Mizutsune
Magnamalo
Especially Magnamalo poses a challenge and is even a challenge for veterans.
As usual, you can try out all weapon classes from Monster Hunter:
Sword and Shield
Long Sword
Great Sword
Bow
Light Bowgun
Heavy Bowgun
Gunlance
Switch Axe
Hammer
Hunting Horn
Charge Blade
Insect Glaive
Dual Blades
Players of the demo will also receive a nice bonus in the form of items when the game is released. These include, for example, 20 Mega Potions, pitfall traps, or other tools.
Monster Hunter Rise changes the old formula with Wyvern Riding and Silkbugs
With Monster Hunter Rise, Silkbugs and Wyvern Riding were introduced. They change the core gameplay of the series and bring new options.
What are Silkbugs? With these bugs, you are more agile than ever before. They function like grappling hooks, except you don’t need a specific point to pull yourself to. Thanks to the bugs, you can simply hold yourself in mid-air and swing around.
In addition, new moves allow you to dodge or introduce new attack patterns. These so-called Switch Skills can be unlocked and swapped, giving you additional move sets for your weapons.
What is Wyvern Riding? Instead of the previous mount attacks, where you could cling to the back of monsters and throw them, you can now ride them using Silkbugs.
If you land enough hits with Silkbug attacks, you can ride the monster at the right moment and even use it as a weapon against other monsters. Here’s how it looks in the video:
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Monster Hunter Rise will be released on PC in January – The system requirements
What must my PC be capable of? Since Rise was released on the Switch, the hardware requirements are quite moderate. Here are the official system requirements for Monster Hunter Rise:
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Operating System: Windows 10 (64-bit）
Processor: Intel Core i3-4130 or Core i5-3470 or AMD FX-6100
With the Update 16 “Clockwork City”, the Transmutation was newly added to the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. With Update 28 “Markarth”, the set collection and reconstruction were added. MeinMMO shows you in this guide what you need to know about the Transmutation and Reconstruction.
What exactly is Transmutation? In Transmutation, you change the property of a piece of equipment, jewelry, or a weapon.
This way, you can turn an item with a healing effect like “Fortified” into equipment that better suits your offensive playstyle.
What is meant by the term “Reconstruction”? Unlike Transmutation, you do not change the property of an existing item, but create a new item from a known set. This way, you can also get your desired equipment.
You will learn how both works and what you need to do in this guide.
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All About Transmutation
How does Transmutation work? For Transmutation, you need Transmutation Crystals. The Transmutation itself can only be performed at a Transmutation station. This is a type of crafting station specifically for Transmutation and Reconstruction.
When you interact with this Transmutation station, a menu opens up and you see the various items in your inventory and your bank. With just a few clicks, you can then apply the desired property.
However, you must know the property beforehand if you want it as a result of your Transmutation.
The Transmutation itself costs you 50 crystals and the appropriate property material.
First select the item whose property you want to change.
Then you can select the desired property.
What are Transmutation Crystals? This is a type of currency that you can use in crafting. Therefore, you will also find them in your inventory (I) under the Currency tab (at the very bottom). Unlike gold, this currency is not directly tradable.
You can have a maximum of 500, with ESO+ 1000 of them. Any Transmutation Crystals you earn beyond that will be lost. So always pay attention to whether you have enough space before opening Transmutation Geodes.
What are Transmutation Geodes? This is what the containers holding the Transmutation Crystals are called. There are different types of Geodes:
What do I need Transmutation Crystals for and where do I get them?
What do I need the crystals for? The Transmutation Crystals can only be used in crafting. Here there are 2 purposes:
Transmutation: Changing the property of a weapon, piece of armor, or jewelry. This costs 50 Transmutation Crystals.
Reconstruction: Creating a weapon, piece of armor, or jewelry from the set collection. The costs depend on the completeness of the collection. If you only have 1 set item, it costs 75 Transmutation Crystals. If the set is complete, you only need to pay 25 Crystals.
Always pay attention to which of the two options is cheaper for you. Because sometimes it is cheaper to reconstruct a set item than to change the property of an existing item. But also pay attention to your other materials, as enhancers / upgrade materials are also expensive.
Where do I get Transmutation Crystals? Generally, you can earn Transmutation Crystals through various activities.
Here you are guaranteed to receive Transmutation Crystals:
Daily 1st Random Dungeon via group search
Daily Rites of the Undaunted
Weekly Trial Quests
Leaderboards for arenas, trials, and battlegrounds
Completion rewards for campaigns in the Alliance War (Cyrodiil)
The 1st Just Reward of the day
Maze of Trials (Veteran mode)
Dragonstar Arena (Veteran mode)
Here you have at least the chance to receive them:
The last boss of a dungeon
In the Just Reward (after opening the 1st container)
In the Random Dungeon, after the first of the day
Source
Amount of Crystals
Time
PvE:
Random Dungeon (normal)
10
every 20 hours
Random Dungeon (veteran)
10
every 20 hours
Rites (normal)
1-3-5
every day
Rites (veteran)
2
every day
Rites (veteran, HM)
5
every day
Trials Quest Completion
5
every 7 days
Maze of Trials (veteran)
4
every 7 days
Dragonstar Arena (veteran)
5
every 7 days
Blackrose Prison (veteran)
5
every 7 days
PvP (Cyrodiil):
Just Reward (1st chest)
4-25
every 20 hours
Just Reward
Chance for 4-25
always
Alliance War (small campaign, 7 days)
10
7 days
Alliance War (large campaign, 30 days)
50
30 days
PvP (Battlegrounds)
Reward Box from Battle Master Rynin
1
every 20 hours
Which source is worth it the most? My personal recommendation is to long-term take the campaign rewards on as many characters as possible. For this, you must reach reward level 1 in the Alliance War. As a reward for the large campaigns, you receive 50 Transmutation Crystals.
If you need Transmutation Stones in the short term, in my experience it is most relaxed to run the daily random dungeon (normal). You can also do this with all your characters.
Once you have unlocked all character slots, that would be 180 Transmutation Stones per day.
You want to farm Transmutation Crystals? Then follow the link to our guide:
How do I keep track of my rewards? You can of course take notes. But it is easier to help yourself with add-ons. For example, the add-on WPamA gives you a cross-character overview.
Here you can see all rewards, beyond the Transmutation topic as well.
With the add-on WPamA, you can keep a cross-character overview.
However, you first need to assign a key to the add-on. You can do this in your settings under Controls → Extensions. Then you can navigate through the different categories using the button.
What is a Transmutation station?
The Transmutation station is comparable to a crafting station. It is needed to use the Transmutation Crystals. Here you can change the properties of already existing armor. Since update 28 Markarth, it is also possible to reconstruct equipment once it is listed in your collection.
You can find a free Transmutation station in the City of Clockwork. You can also acquire it for your home. You can buy it from the writ merchant Rolis Hlaalu. You will find him in each capital of the respective alliance: Daggerfall, Wayrest, and Eldenroot. From him, you can purchase the Transmutation station for 1,250 writs.
After that, you can place and use it in one of your houses.
However, you can also look in the guild stores to see if someone is selling it for gold if you do not possess any writs. Currently (on October 14, 2021), the price in gold is around 850,000 – 1,050,000 gold.
In this article, you will get some tricks on how to fill your coin pouch easier:
Writs are also a type of currency that you receive as a reward for master writs. They themselves are not tradable. However, the items you can purchase with them are not bound and can be sold or traded.
You receive master writs with a certain chance from the rewards of daily crafting dailies. But only if you have maximized the 1st passive skill of the skill line:
Alchemy: Solvent Proficiency (8/8)
Blacksmithing: Blacksmithing (10/10)
Jewelry Crafting: Engraving (5/5)
Clothing: Tailoring (10/10)
Woodworking: Woodworking (10/10)
Provisioning: Recipe Improvement (6/6)
Enchanting: Power Improvement (10/10)
How and where do I make master writs?
Apart from the consumable items, you need to craft equipment or weapons for master writs. These always belong to a specific set. You can find the specific crafting stations in the open world. If you do not know the locations, this add-on can help you:
This add-on also gives you cross-character information on learned traits and the level of your craft. You can also bind the overview to a key. Alternatively, you can click an icon on your user interface.
Important for your master writs is especially the following function. In the lower right of the overview, you can display all craftable sets and teleport to the way shrine. However, this does cost gold.
There are exceptions: Some sets are crafted on a “different level.” These include the sets at Augvea (Mage Guild) or in the Earth Forge (Warrior Guild). To reach these locations, you must use a portal.
You can find these in a building of the respective guild. But only after you have completed the guild quest line. Not every guild building has the right portal. You are at the right places:
Portal to Augvea:
Daggerfall (Deshaan)
Portal to the Earth Forge
Riften (Rift)
Marbruk (Greenshadow)
Knurr’kha (Harvestmark)
Evermore (Bankorai)
If you need to craft one of these sets, but have not yet completed the quest line, do not worry. Because there is another way to craft set items. Also at the writ merchant, there are adjustable crafting tables that every player can place in their home.
These crafting tables can be used by any other player, as long as they can visit the home. So ask around in your guild or community if someone has set crafting tables available.
The same goes for equipment sets from the PvP area of Cyrodiil or the Imperial City. Because you can only enter these areas through the campaign. Or you know someone who has the respective crafting tables in their home.
For the master writs themselves, I can also recommend the following add-on. It is particularly worth it if you want to complete a lot of writs at once:
By clicking on the boxes on the right side, you activate the automatic crafting at the corresponding crafting station. If you possess the finished item, the related master writ (unread) is marked in your inventory. You can then select it without worries and submit the quest.
This is your WritWorthy UI.
Where do I submit the quests for the master writs? It is not complicated at all. You can find the NPC Rolis Hlaalu in the capitals of the 3 alliances (Daggerfall, Wayrest, Eldenroot) at the location where you usually submit your crafting dailies.
Adjustable crafting tables for your own home
Of course, you can also acquire the mentioned crafting tables. It is similar to the Transmutation station. You can purchase them for 250 writs each at the writ merchant or in the guild store for gold.
Currently (on October 14, 2021), the price is around 200,000 – 250,000 gold per table.
A full collection of all crafting stations can take good time. Or a lot of writs or gold. Until then, you can still use the other crafting options.
How does Reconstruction work?
Reconstruction is also performed at a Transmutation station. Here, however, you do not change an existing item, but create a new item. For this, you must possess the appropriate piece in your set collection.
You can freely choose the property if you have the necessary materials. The costs in Transmutation Crystals may differ compared to Transmutation. This depends on how many parts of an item set you have already recorded in your collection.
Thus, the costs range from 25 – 75 Transmutation Crystals. It is therefore worth completing the collection. Keep an eye on which option is cheaper.
In Reconstruction, you can also select the quality level directly. However, this will cost you the usual amount of enhancers / upgrade materials. Nevertheless, you save a step.
In Reconstruction, you first select the item of the set.
In the 2nd step, you select property and quality.
Reconstruction: This is how it works!
Your equipment that you reconstruct automatically has an enchantment. This depends on the type of equipment. Here is an overview:
Light Armor: Max Magicka
Medium Armor: Max Stamina
Heavy Armor: Max Health
You can of course re-enchant your item at any time with another enchantment.
If you are more interested in ESO, this might interest you as well:
Since update 28 Markarth, ESO has the set collection. As soon as you bind an item of an item set, it appears in this collection. You can bind an item directly by right-clicking and “Bind”. The item will also be bound as soon as you destroy, analyze, equip, or sell it.
When selling, however, the item does not appear directly in your collection, but only when it has disappeared from the overview for a buyback. When trading an item to other players, the item must be unbound. Consequently, it will also not appear in your collection if you pass it on.
Until now, you have received the items of the various item sets purely randomly. From update 32 Deadlands onwards, players will only receive items that are still missing in their collection.
If you want to learn more about the upcoming update and what changes it brings, check out this article:
The Xbox version of Final Fantasy XIV was confirmed years ago by Phil Spencer. However, there has been silence on it since then. Director Yoshida commented on it in our interview.
This is the situation regarding the Xbox version: Discussions about a possible Xbox version of Final Fantasy XIV have been ongoing for years. At a X019 conference, Xbox head Phil Spencer confirmed that the MMORPG will be available on their consoles:
[…] You can be sure that we will bring the game [FFXIV] to Xbox.
However, it has already been 2 years since that statement, with no new information about a possible release on Xbox.
What Yoshida said: During the press tour for the new addon Endwalker, we were able to ask director Naoki Yoshida a few questions from MeinMMO. This included a brief question about the Xbox version at the end of the interview.
Yoshida reacted surprisingly with laughter and replied:
To be honest, that is the number 1 question that I cannot answer at the moment. We are still in discussions with Microsoft, and they are very productive and helpful regarding this. Therefore, I don’t want players to lose hope.
Please, don’t lose hope [for an Xbox version]. If there is good news, we will definitely share it properly with the players.
Naoki Yoshida, Director of FFXIV
In an interview with gamingbolt.com, he confirmed the statement again. There is much he wants to discuss regarding the Xbox version, but cannot, Yoshida said. However, he is confident that the time for that will come.
Fans can be assured that the Xbox version of the MMORPG has not been forgotten or quietly canceled.
What could this mean? Longtime fans of FFXIV know that major changes in the MMORPG often happen very slowly. A revamp of the jobs or entirely new systems occur almost exclusively every 2 years with the addon release.
The FFXIV team works under a very strict schedule to regularly deliver new content for the MMORPG and “on the side” work on innovations like graphical upgrades for the PS5. Therefore, it’s not surprising that the already announced Xbox version is still pending.
Yoshida said in January 2021 to VG24/7:
Since we are currently busy developing Endwalker and preparing the PS5 version, which follows the service of the title on PS4, we would be happy to return to the Xbox version once everything has settled!
The PS5 version has since been released and the release of Endwalker is scheduled for November 23. The FFXIV team is working on the final adjustments and refinements.
It seems like a good time to officially announce the Xbox version now. Perhaps during the next producer stream for Endwalker, which will take place before the release in November.
Would you be interested in an Xbox version of FFXIV? Or would you prefer to see the game on other platforms like the Switch? Let us know in the comments.
With Amazon Prime Gaming, you can now secure five items for New World. We will show you how to claim the items and how it works for free.
Where do the items come from? With Amazon Prime Gaming, there are regular loot drops for New World. All you need to do is claim the loot. If you are a member of Amazon Prime, it takes just a few clicks for you.
We will show you the contents of the new Pirate Pack 2.
New World: Redeeming Pirate Pack 2 – What’s included?
Here’s what’s included: You can redeem the new Pirate Pack 2 since October 12, 2021. It consists of
A sword skin in pirate style
Three emblems featuring an anchor, a compass, and a skull + sabers
Emote: Throat Cut
In the preview, you can already get an impression of the new contents:
Here’s how you can now redeem Prime Loot
This is what you need to do: A membership with Amazon Prime is required for the loot. Log in with your Amazon account and link it to your Steam account if you haven’t done so already.
Don’t have a Prime membership yet? To take advantage of the offer, you can simply start a free trial month with Amazon Prime*. For new customers, this free trial allows you to take advantage of such deals. Of course, you then benefit from the entire Amazon Prime offer.
The offers listed here are equipped with so-called affiliate links. By purchasing through one of these links, you support MeinMMO: Without affecting the price, we receive a small commission from the provider.
How do I get the items? When you log in to New World next time, open your inventory. You should find the loot there. Skins, like the one for the sword, can be easily equipped. Simply right-click on your equipped sword and select “Change Skin”.
Have you already claimed the new contents at Prime Gaming? Which part do you like the most? Let us know here on MeinMMO in the comments.
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Assault rifles are the most used weapon class in Call of Duty: Warzone, and virtually every Battle Royale player is likely to have their favorite. We asked you – Which assault rifle do you actually prefer? And you responded in large numbers.
Assault rifles are the all-round weapons in Call of Duty: Warzone. Whether short, medium, or long-range against the enemy – with the right assault rifle, you can handle them all. It’s no wonder that the “Swiss Army knives of the Warzone weapons” are so popular.
But which assault rifle is the most popular among you? In a survey that started on October 10 at 5 PM, we asked you exactly that, and 1,715 readers of the MeinMMO community gave us an answer (as of October 14 / 10:30 AM). Here you will find the complete evaluation with a clear winner:
Assault Rifles in Season 6 – Places 23 to 11
Rank 23: FR 5.56 – 3 votes
Rank 23: Oden – 3 votes
Rank 21: FAL – 6 votes
Rank 20: Groza – 9 votes
Rank 19: AS VAL – 10 votes
Rank 19: FN Scar 17 – 10 votes
Rank 17: AN-94 – 15 votes
Rank 16: AK-47 CoD MW – 21 votes
Rank 15: QBZ-83 – 28 votes
Rank 14: Grav – 29 votes
Rank 13: RAM-7 – 37 votes
Rank 12: C58 – 38 votes
Rank 11: FFAR 1 – 47 votes
A glance at the top 13 weapons in the ranking already shows how much broader the weapon meta of the Warzone has become in recent months. Assault rifles like the RAM-7, QBZ, or Groza are indeed considered strong in Battle Royale. But being strong is not enough anymore – the favor of the experts and the community is also important today to prevail.
In Season 6, experts like JGOD or TrueGameData see 3 newcomers in the meta:
The AMAX dominated the meta shortly after the hype of tactical rifles and FFAR 1 in early 2021. Some nerfs have taken a bit of its shine away. However, if you prefer weapons from CoD MW and don’t mind a bit of recoil, you’ll get solid damage with good range.
Rank 9: EM2 – 78 votes
The EM2 from Cold War comes with a pre-mounted sight, allowing you to save an attachment slot. It can also perform well as sniper support in Season 5. A special feature is its chest hits: here the EM2 offers unlimited range, and the time-to-kill does not decrease in the second damage range.
Rank 8: Kilo 141 – 82 votes
The Kilo is a reliable companion in Warzone but has suffered from a few nerfs. The assault rifle now has a third damage range, and at around 80 meters, the time-to-kill exceeds one second. However, the Kilo is very stable, and if you avoid too many long-range scenarios or enjoy playing Rebirth Island, the Kilo still rocks.
Rank 7: Grau 5.56 – 110 votes
The Grau was the summer hit of 2020 and still enjoys the trust of many players – rightly so. With its strong iron sight, you can even take down distant opponents without a scope and save an attachment slot. While its damage isn’t spectacular, the Grau impresses with its stability.
Rank 6: Krig 6 – 119 votes
This assault rifle was by far the most popular weapon until the last nerf and still draws from that phase. The damage/recoil ratio is no longer optimal but still quite usable. The Krig can still hold its position at 6th place.
Assault Rifles Season 6 – Places 5 to 1 with Setups
For the top 5, we will additionally show you the currently most popular setup according to “WZRanked.com“. The statistical site evaluates a part of the player information from Warzone to determine the most played weapons including their setups. You can also get an assessment of the current meta there – how this “meta formula” works, we will explain here:
The M4 was already a meta contender in the multiplayer of Modern Warfare and scores with a good risk-to-reward ratio. The recoil is noticeable but manageable, and the damage is also good. A solid 5th place.
Warzone: M4A1 Setup
Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
Barrel: M16 Grenadier
Sight: VLK 3.0x Sight
Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
Ammunition: 60 Round Magazine
Rank 4: M13 with 151 votes
The M13 is extremely stable and thus ranks high on our list of the best weapons when it comes to assault rifles for range. If you want to securely blow out the lights of opponents at long distances, there’s hardly a better choice in this weapon class. However, the M13 burns through a lot of ammunition due to its high fire rate.
Warzone: M13 Setup
Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
Barrel: Tempus Marksman
Sight: VLK 3.0x Sight
Underbarrel: Commando Foregrip
Ammunition: 50 Round Magazine
Rank 3: XM4 with 169 votes
The XM4 is an exciting option if you don’t mind the noticeable recoil. Whether in close or long-range combat – you benefit from the very high neck damage multiplier, which is on par with headshots. This means you also deal headshot damage to the upper chest area, which can make the difference in critical moments.
Warzone: XM4 Setup
Muzzle: Agency Suppressor
Barrel: 13.5″ Special Forces
Sight: Axial Arms 3x
Underbarrel: Field Agent Grip
Ammunition: STANAG 60 Round
Rank 2: FARA 83 with 171 votes
The FARA has an interesting history in Warzone. Initially regarded as a close-combat behemoth, it was completely reworked by the developers. After a brief period at the top of the range meta, where the FARA had almost no recoil, the weapon fell off a bit, but it’s still stable enough to land in your second place.
Warzone: FARA Setup
Muzzle: GRU Suppressor
Barrel: 18.7″ Spetsnaz RPK Barrel
Sight: Axial Arms 3x
Underbarrel: Spetsnaz Grip
Ammunition: Spetsnaz 60 Round
Rank 1: AK-47 from Cold War with 369 votes
The AK-47 from Cold War has clawed its way into the weapon meta in recent months and has risen step by step. Initially conquering the place as the best sniper support weapon, after a recoil buff, this Russian original now works well at long range. The damage/recoil ratio is currently unbeatable in Warzone – it is not a laser with perfect control but a beast that wants to be tamed by you. A deserved first place.
That was our ranking of all assault rifles in Warzone. Thank you to all readers who participated in the survey. The meta of the Warzone is constantly evolving but currently offers many options, and the fight for the top spots was quite close – except for the AK-47, which clearly wins with a substantial lead.
