In Fortnite, the next crossover could be happening soon, and according to leaks, it might take place with the comic series Family Guy. But what can we expect? We will show you what has already been found.
This is what’s happening in Fortnite: In Season 5 – Chapter 2, several crossovers are taking place in Fortnite. This is because Agent Jonesy is assembling a crew made up of characters from various universes. They are meant to guard the Zero Point together.
Now, clues have been found that could indicate the next crossover.
Back accessory and image files found
These clues were found by data miners: Leakers like GMatrixGames have searched the data of Fortnite and found a few interesting things. There is a back accessory that has been codenamed “French Fry”. Additionally, they found image files associated with the back accessory:
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Where do the image files come from? The image files come from various scenes of the comic series “Family Guy”. Among them is the iconic fight between Peter Griffin (main character) and his arch-nemesis the chicken.
It is still unclear how the back accessory will look. If the image files are indeed connected to the back piece, it might be that the scenes will be played on a small TV that can be carried around – but this is just a theory and might not actually appear in the game.
Crossover without a skin?
These doubts exist about the crossover: Although these found files are already a strong hint at a crossover, the question arises as to how the collaboration could take place. Normally, a skin would probably be added that players could purchase.
If a skin were to come, Peter Griffin as the main character of the series would likely be the first choice, but he is also known for his broader body type, which could be problematic in Fortnite. In this form, the skin would be easier to spot and provide a larger target area, making it “Pay2Lose” – which would argue against a skin of Peter Griffin.
Peter Griffin would not be very suitable as a skin in Fortnite
However, it remains exciting to see how the crossover might proceed if it actually happens. Whether only a back accessory from the series will come or a skin from Family Guy is added, we will probably see. After all, it is not the only crossover players are still waiting for.
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In the shooter Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, things seem to get really exciting again. A well-known leaker has found info about an upcoming Season 7.
Here’s the state of Modern Warfare: After the release of CoD: Cold War, there was significantly less news about the game. At the end of September 2020, Season 6 was released there, and with it, the last substantial content came.
However, it could get exciting again, as a leaker has found info about Season 7 and many new contents that could soon come to the game.
What could be in an upcoming Season 7
This is what the leak reveals: The leak from the YouTuber “TheGamingRevolution” includes several innovations. According to his statements, they should be marked with “Season 7”. These include:
Two bundles with new characters – They revolve around the well-known CoD characters Soap and Sparks, with Soap being an MW icon.
4 new multiplayer maps
Further info on 3 new weapons that were leaked earlier
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These are the new maps: 2 of the new maps are set to come to the 2vs2 mode Gunfight. They are called Townhouse and Drainage. One of the two maps is supposed to reference a campaign mission.
Another map is to be called “Al Raab Airbase” and is completely new for multiplayer. According to the leak, it should be a large outdoor map with a hangar in the center.
The last new map is named “Killhouse”. It originates from 2007 and Call of Duty 4. Until now, it has only been reintroduced in Call of Duty: Mobile and could now also celebrate its release in Modern Warfare.
These are the found weapons: First off, there’s the Sykov pistol. It has already been wrongly found in Warzone and appears in the leaks for Modern Warfare as well.
Additionally, there were new details about the CX-9. This SMG has also appeared in previous CoD titles and was already unlockable before the official release through a challenge.
Last but not least, we have the RAAL MG. There is also further info available. In general, ways to unlock all 3 weapons in Modern Warfare have been discovered.
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In November 2020, a developer stated that new content would be coming.
What does this mean for Modern Warfare? If the leak is correct, new content for the shooter could arrive soon, and the game might get exciting again.
Interestingly, the Season 2 of CoD Cold War will also start soon. If new content for Modern Warfare is released simultaneously or a bit later, it could create internal competition.
What you need to keep in mind: So far, this is just a leak. The leaker, however, is TheGamingRevolution, who has accurately predicted many things surrounding Modern Warfare and Warzone in the past. So consider the info with a certain degree of skepticism but keep in mind that it might soon get exciting in Modern Warfare again.
When is Season 7 supposed to come? There is no specific date for it yet. However, TheGamingRevolution believes it might be as soon as March 11. According to several other reliable leakers, there is also a major event taking place in Warzone around that time.
Moreover, significant changes will occur in the zombie mode. With Outbreak, a whole new experience with zombies will be introduced and continue the story there. So stay tuned. You can find all the details about the new zombie mode here:
The workbench is one of your most important tools in Valheim. MeinMMO explains how to upgrade it to the highest level and craft a tool rack.
What is a workbench? It is an important tool in Valheim. You need a workbench to craft a number of things, such as weapons, gear, or building parts. To unlock further options, you also need to upgrade the workbench and build various upgrades for it.
There are a total of 5 levels, each unlocking new options. The last level is not needed for new items, but it is necessary for the strongest upgrades for your weapons and equipment.
It requires materials that are not immediately accessible. In this guide, you will learn what you need and how to obtain the required items to unlock the highest level.
What can you do with a level 5 workbench? As mentioned above, you can upgrade your equipment to the highest levels with a level 5 workbench.
This includes, for example, the Black Metal Sword or the Iron Axe. Of course, you will also need the corresponding materials for the upgrades themselves.
These useful upgrades are possible with the level 5 workbench.
Unlock recipe and craft tool rack
Here’s how to upgrade it to the highest level: First, you need to unlock the recipe. You do this by finding Obsidian, a rare material that is also needed for the upgrade to level 5. You will also need Fine Wood from birch trees and smelt Iron Scrap.
Then you can check your workbench to see what you need for level 5. Of course, you must first bring it to level 4.
These materials are needed for level 5:
4x Iron
1x Fine Wood
4x Obsidian
Especially Iron and Obsidian will require some effort from you.
Your workplace in Valheim could look like this.
Iron Scrap and Iron can be found in the Swamp Biome
Where can you find Iron Scrap? The material is mainly found in crypts in the Swamp Biome. To get into these crypts, you need to defeat the Ancient and find the “Swamp Key”. However, you should already have Bronze gear as the fight is challenging.
In the crypts, you will find muddy scrap piles from which you can obtain Iron Scrap. However, you will need a Bronze pickaxe for this.
Where can you find Iron? You can also find it in the Swamp Biome. However, the deposits are buried. A divining rod will help you locate them.
It is easier to simply smelt Iron Scrap for this. You will need to do this anyway to unlock the recipe.
Where can you find Obsidian? The material can only be found in the mountains. You will need an Iron pickaxe to mine the material. You will find the mining spots at high altitudes in the mountains of Valheim.
Look out for such deposits in the mountains.
Do you already have a level 5 workbench? What useful upgrades have you made with it? Do you have more useful tips on how to acquire the materials?
With Burning Crusade Classic, Blizzard aims to satisfy the WoW community. However, this also means that there will be some changes.
For many players of WoW: Classic, the biggest announcement at BlizzCon was probably that of “Burning Crusade Classic”. After all, many players have fond memories of this WoW era, while some players who were not there at the time can dive into the shattered world for the first time as a relevant area.
However, there were also a number of changes discussed that differ from the original game version.
Riding from Level 30
What sounds like a shock and a major change to many players is actually not the case. Because in patch 2.4.3 – still in the era of The Burning Crusade – Blizzard had already reduced the required level for the first mount to level 30.
Since this patch will be the foundation for the entire “Burning Crusade Classic” experience, players can already start riding at level 30 from the launch.
This is particularly relevant for players who want to level a second character or who want to plunge into battle as Draenei and Blood Elves. By the way, there is even more good news for them…
Blood Elves and Draenei – the new races in The Burning Crusade. They have some time to level up.
Draenei and Blood Elves from Pre-Patch
From the pre-patch of “Burning Crusade Classic”, players will be able to create Blood Elves and Draenei. They will then have a few weeks to level their characters to level 60 before the Dark Portal opens, and everyone streams into the shattered world together.
At the time of the first launch of The Burning Crusade, it was different. There, Blood Elves and Draenei could only be created with the launch, which meant that fans of the new races lagged behind for a long time, while their friends were already tackling tough dungeons and collecting good gear.
This change is especially helpful so that Alliance players can be accompanied directly by Shamans while Horde players can rush into battle with Paladins.
Seal of Blood for all Paladins
Paladins can rejoice, as one of the greatest injustices of Burning Crusade is being rectified. Not only do Blood Elves gain access to the Seal of Blood, but Paladins in the Alliance do as well.
Alliance Paladins receive an equivalent Seal of Blood.
Why is this being changed? The reason is that the Seal of Blood was simply much more powerful than the Seal of Vengeance. To prevent Blood Elf Paladins from being significantly stronger than their Alliance counterpart – which would lead to players switching to Horde in droves – all Paladins are simply getting this seal.
In the interest of maintaining faction balance, this is certainly a good decision.
Burning Crusade might get LFG tool
This is not a reason for panic for classic players, though. It is not a tool that automatically searches for players and throws groups into the dungeon. Blizzard does not want to implement that.
It is simply about a way to better list searching players, so that it is easier to see who is looking for a group. This way, potential candidates can find each other more quickly.
Once again: There will not be automated group assignments like in retail.
By the way, this is not entirely new. In The Burning Crusade, there was already a simple LFG tool via the meeting stones. However, it was hardly used and was very limited in its functions.
More about WoW: Classic and TBC Classic can be found here:
What else is changing? In addition to these rather large changes, there are also a number of detail adjustments that are to come. There are no concrete plans yet, but the issues are being discussed and changes are being considered:
The war drums are so strong that they practically require every raider to choose leatherworking as a profession. This is on the radar and is to be adjusted.
Arena teams will likely be larger. A 5-player team can have a maximum of 10 members. This way, teams can still play even if a player is unavailable.
The PvP seasons could be adjusted to phases, so there may be more or fewer PvP seasons than there were in the original Burning Crusade.
What do you think of the planned changes to Burning Crusade Classic? Are these good and sensible adjustments? Or should the game have been left completely untouched?
Building houses and forts is great fun in the survival game Valheim. Some players let their creativity run wild. One player even built the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars.
What did the Valheim player build?Building is an important aspect of the survival game. Reddit user Colonel-James-Parker proudly showcases his work, as he has recreated the Millennium Falcon from the Star Wars films. Although made of wood, it looks very similar to the original. The sensor dish and laser cannons are also recognizable. Han Solo’s spaceship appears very large in the video.
Details like the torches on the back of the Millennium Falcon make it look like the engines are active.
In the video, the player even goes aboard and walks through the interior, which is furnished with everything players of Valheim need in their base. There’s even a quasi-cockpit.
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How did the player do it? According to Colonel-James-Parker, he used the debug console of the Steam hit Valheim to gather the necessary resources easily. He didn’t have to collect them painstakingly. This way, the player only needed about half a day to build the Millennium Falcon.
Using the debug console is considered a kind of creative mode in Valheim. Some players simply want to create as many creative structures as possible and don’t want to spend days gathering the required materials.
What does the community think about the project? Even though Colonel-James-Parker used the debug console of Valheim to help, his Millennium Falcon is very well received.
harborspirit writes on reddit: “Valheim architects cannot be stopped!”
Iconnak says (via reddit): “This is honestly the most impressive building project I’ve seen since the game came out. Bravo, Sir. Bravo.”
artinpieces explains (via reddit): “That’s badass. I bet the developers never thought someone would build something like that.”
What’s next? The Valheim community consists of many creative players who aim to build as complex and interesting structures as possible.
Colonel-James-Parker explains that he actually wanted to build a Star Destroyer from Star Wars. However, even the Millennium Falcon caused the frame rate to drop significantly. As seen in the video, there are noticeable lags with such a complex structure.
Nevertheless, we can certainly expect more such objects in the game.
The tactical shooter Rainbow Six Siege is getting its first openly gay operator, the Argentinian ‘Flores’, in Season 6 of 2021. This triggers a discussion within the community.
This operator is about: Santiago ‘Flores’ Lucero is a master thief from Argentina who is into technology. In Rainbow Six Siege, he uses exploding drones. He is the first new operator in Year 6 of Rainbow Six Siege.
In his introduction by Ubisoft, there’s a line that was widely discussed over the weekend:
Every night, he calls home to speak with his husband, but he is very reserved about his relationship.
From the character introduction of Flores
It was clear: Flores is the first openly gay operator in Rainbow Six Siege after 5 years.
Rainbow Six Siege becomes more diverse: “This is very, very important to us”
This is what Ubisoft says: The game director was asked whether players can now expect more diverse characters to come to Rainbow Six Siege (via PC Gamer):
You can definitely expect that. It is very, very important to us that everyone feels welcome and that everyone feels like they can identify with someone from our cast. It is really important for us that everyone feels like they have a place in our game and is represented. You can expect operators who identify with different genders and who have different sexual orientations. That is something we want to improve.
Jean-Baptiste Hallé, Game Director Rainbow Six Siege
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This is how it is being discussed: On Reddit, there are numerous comments on the topic:
You can see from the comments how diverse the topic is even among homosexuals. Some say ‘I am gay and I don’t care’ – others say ‘I am gay and I think that’s really good.’ There is no consensus in the community.
It is especially welcomed that the topic is not theatrically exaggerated; it’s just a line in the biography.
Hardly anyone represents negative arguments, but they are already anticipated: ‘Sure, many will complain again: Such things don’t belong in games.’
The best comment is probably ‘Finally, the rainbow in the name makes sense.’
Flores’ sexuality is to me as a heterosexual man like the nationality of non-Americans to an American.
The character trait does not personally represent me and I have no strong feelings about it, neither in one direction nor the other. But I am happy for the people in the Siege community, who are now represented because of this.
The Reddit user MarkyMark1324
The opposing position is mainly: Who cares? Why bring something like this into the game?
One person says, ‘I care more about how the operator plays in Rainbow Six Siege than their background.’
There is a clear statement from e-sports player G2Pengu: He says that those who don’t think it’s cool that the new operator is gay can feel free to leave. Siege was more fun when there were fewer players anyway, so he wouldn’t care if people stopped playing now.
While he cares about the lore in Rainbow Six Siege, it’s important that everyone is represented in Rainbow Six Siege. That would bring only positives, nothing negative.
Here’s what it’s about: In 2017, Blizzard revealed that the frontwoman of Overwatch, Tracer, is gay. This triggered strong reactions at the time. People were outraged. In Rainbow Six Siege, the discussion is now much more relaxed.
The difficulty back then was that a ‘pre-existing character’, to whom gamers had built a relationship, was changed in retrospect by revealing a detail that had previously been unknown.
The image caused outrage among some Overwatch players at the end of 2016.
Rainbow Six Siege is now introducing a new character into the game who is gay. This seems to be a completely different situation for gamers that has much less explosive potential.
For Ubisoft, “More diversity in Rainbow Six Siege” is a step that comes at a time when the company itself wants to become more diverse. In recent months, there have been unpleasant reports about the culture at Ubisoft, where a ‘Boys’ Club’ allegedly had the say for years. They are said to have prevented more diversity in games.
Even though Diablo Immortal was not part of the BlizzConline opening ceremony, the development team discussed the mobile game in its own panel. Some interesting things were revealed.
Lead designer Wyatt Cheng talked a bit about Diablo Immortal, explaining what kind of game we can expect.
1. Diablo Immortal will be a mobile MMO
Blizzard emphasized once again that Diablo Immortal is planned as an MMO. This means that interacting with other players is a priority. You will encounter dozens of fellow players in the zones. It is possible to form groups for dungeon runs or participate in public events with strangers. However, it is still unclear how large these will be and whether they will be included at launch in Diablo Immortal.
You can communicate via voice chat with the other heroes and even record messages to leave for your friends. Additionally, it should be possible to create a guild.
The mobile game will be released as a free-to-play game. There will be microtransactions, but you will not be able to purchase loot or new classes. However, it is possible to buy items that offer time savings when finding legendary gems. You need these gems to upgrade your weapons and armor.
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You can watch the panel about Diablo Immortal here.
2. What about the release?
The team explained that they cannot announce a release date yet. After the last technical alpha, another one is planned. This currently does not have a date. However, the plans seem to be that the participants in the alpha can level up to 60 and thus also test endgame content.
Blizzard even plans more alphas that will make new zones and the Necromancer and Crusader classes playable. Therefore, several tests are planned before Blizzard can talk about a release of the mobile game.
3. A mobile game with short gaming sessions
Who is the game targeted at? Diablo Immortal aims to provide a true Diablo experience, tailored to mobile gameplay. Lead designer Wyatt Cheng explains that the activities in the game were developed so that you can complete them in short sessions of one to five minutes.
This allows casual players to pick up their smartphones for a few minutes and complete a quest. Those who want to play longer can simply complete several missions in a row.
Wyatt Cheng explains that Blizzard has big plans regarding PvP, but cannot say much about it yet. However, there will be specific PvP events for each zone in the game world.
For example, a valuable chest will appear in one zone, which players will fight over. The last one standing will get the contents. However, this is just one example; other events can be significantly more complex.
5. New features for a Diablo game
Diablo Immortal is designed to play like Diablo, but expand the gaming experience with new elements. These include things like:
Monsters using special powers, like freezing the ground, causing heroes to slip.
Such elements can also be combined. For example, with additional wind. A player slips on the ground and then has to try to fight against the wind, stand up, and reach the enemy.
Weather plays an important role and should impact gameplay. If you run against the wind, you will be slower.
Tell us your opinion: But there was much more going on at BlizzCon alongside Diablo Immortal. Which of the announcements was your highlight? Vote and help us create a community ranking:
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During the BlizzConline 2021, the band Metallica performed. However, those watching the short concert on the Twitchgaming channel heard only royalty-free 8-bit music instead of the song. This is probably due to the issues Twitch has with the music industry.
What exactly happened? During BlizzCon, Metallica played the song “For Whom the Bell Tolls.” Those who followed the performance on the Blizzard website or YouTube could enjoy the song. However, the “Twitchgaming” channel viewed it a bit differently.
Here, only the beginning of the song was heard. After that, the video went silent for a moment, and subsequently, royalty-free 8-bit folk music was played, which did not fit at all with Metallica.
A corresponding clip was published on Twitter, showing the reactions of the Twitch chat:
How did the reactions turn out? On the internet, Twitch’s action caused a lot of head shaking and some funny remarks towards Metallica. For example, under one video on YouTube, it says:
“From the depths of hell to Animal Crossing.”
“I preferred their older songs.”
“Finally give them a break. They’ve been in the scene for 40 years, so it’s only natural for them to experiment with a new sound and genre.”
Some see it as a kind of karma that is now catching up with the band. They sued the music provider Napster in 2000 because their music was shared there. At that time, the band was accused of greed and profiteering, and now they have basically been “censored by the internet.”
Twitch has issues with licensed music
Why was other music played? Twitch has been in conflict with the music industry for some time. The industry has made serious accusations against Twitch: Twitch does not care about the rights of artists, which is why they allow daily violations of artists’ rights on their platform.
In fact, many streamers on Twitch used licensed music for years to accompany their livestreams in the background.
Therefore, Twitch tightened the rules in May 2020, and since then, there have been repeated copyright penalties and related bans. Some Twitch streamers were prosecuted for old videos and clips, leading some to preemptively delete their life’s work from Twitch.
Twitch even recommends users turn off the music in games to be on the safe side.
Although Twitch has since admitted to making mistakes, there are still problems and discussions. This is particularly noticeable when it comes to the topic of music in video games.
Especially in games like Guitar Hero, which revolve mainly around music, the curious situation becomes clear. One streamer thus found a creative solution and created the sounds himself:
During the many streams of the digital BlizzCon 2021, there were quite a few announcements. Which ones did you like the most?
This was announced: As always, the BlizzCon showered new info and announcements, even though this year had to be held online. We followed the streams together with you in our live ticker and now want to know which of the announcements was your favorite.
Here’s an overview for you to refresh your memory:
Blizzard Arcade Collection: The collection includes three classic games from Blizzard’s history. They are The Lost Vikings, Rock’N’Roll Racing, and Blackthorne. Additionally, there is bonus material like lore, interviews, and local co-op with split-screen.
WoW Shadowlands: Content from Patch 9.1: The Shadowlands addon has been bringing the first major patch since its release in December, promising much story drama around Anduin, as the exciting cinematic suggests. Furthermore, players will receive a new raid where they will likely face Sylvanas.
Diablo 4: The next installment in the Diablo franchise has announced the Hunter as one of the playable classes and presented it in a video. She is fast and can specialize in both melee and ranged combat. Poisons will play an important role for her.
Hearthstone: In Blizzard’s card game, the “Year of the Griffin” has been launched, where players can expect new addons, seasonal events, and cards. Additionally, the core set will be introduced in Hearthstone, consisting of 235 cards and will be free for all players.
Overwatch 2: In Overwatch 2, the heroes will be given a new look. The new adjusted outfits of McCree, Mercy, Winston, Genji, and others have already been revealed. Moreover, the developers showcased the new hero Sojourn for the first time.
Which announcements did you like the most at the digital BlizzCon 2021? Were you particularly looking forward to one, or did the opening ceremony leave you cold? Let us know in the comments and discuss the news.
This is how you can vote: You can cast your vote for the best announcement of BlizzCon in the poll tool below the article. Keep in mind that you only have one vote and that the choice cannot be undone.
Have fun voting!
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Next Wednesday, February 24th, EA will release the new TOTW 22 (Team of the Week) in FIFA 21 Ultimate Team. But which players could be included? Here you will find out who might secure a spot in the new Team of the Week.
What is the Team of the Week? Every week, EA assembles a new TOTW. This team consists of 23 players who stood out over the football weekend through goals, assists, and strong performances.
For this, they receive a spot in the Team of the Week as well as improved Inform cards, which can then be found in packs for one week.
What are TOTW Predictions? The predictions for the Team of the Week are community forecasts. The goal is to guess which players will be selected for the next Team of the Week based on their good performances.
Quite often, the predictions are spot on, managing to correctly predict many players. However, the predictions are not a guarantee.
Additionally, you can utilize the predictions to earn some coins in FUT 21. How to do that, we will reveal to you here:
These Bundesliga players could appear in the new TOTW:
Erling Haaland had a strong game in the derby against Schalke 04, scoring 2 goals. A performance that certainly deserves an Inform card. Owners of his Headliners card will be pleased, as it would receive an automatic upgrade.
This upgrade could be received by Headliners Haaland
Marcel Sabitzer scored an absolute fantastic goal and also assisted another one. A spot in the next TOTW sounds plausible.
Amin Younes delivered an outstanding performance in the 2:1 victory against Bayern Munich and shone with a beautiful long-range goal.
Renato Steffen scored 2 goals in the 3:0 victory against Arminia Bielefeld. Whether he will receive an Inform card will be revealed on Wednesday.
In Destiny 2 you can help your luck in the Lost Sectors and with a bit of patience fairly accurately determine when you will receive which armor Exotics.
This is the trick: There are in Destiny 2 Exotics that can only be found in Lost Sectors (on Legendary or Grandmaster). These are the new and trendy armor Exotics. What’s frustrating is: You cannot get your desired Exotic every day.
These are the Exotics: Almost every armor Exotic can be found in the special Lost Sectors. But these 9 powerful items can only be obtained there:
Omnioculus: Hunter Chest Armor
Cloak of Harmonious Combat: Warlock Chest Armor
Graviton Forfeit: Titan Chest Armor
Athrys’ Embrace: Hunter Gloves
Necrotic Grip: Warlock Gloves
Icefall Mantle: Titan Gloves
Mask of Bakris: Hunter Helm
Duskfield Grenade: Warlock Helm
Precious Scars: Titan Helm
The Graviton Forfeit is particularly popular in Season 13. It transforms the dust-covered Arc Titan into Superman and knocks bosses out with a single blow.
Graviton Forfeit transforms Titans into Superman
The top Exotics Necrotic Grip, Mask of Bakris or Duskfield Grenade are equally recommended and should not be missing from any collection.
Outsmarting Lost Sectors in Season 13
Know this mechanic: The special thing about the legendary Lost Sectors is that they rotate daily, changing which category of Exotic is available. You will find them since Season 13 in the Cosmodrome, on Europa and the Moon.
One day all Exotics found here are boots – this is basically the “Leg Day”, sounds like the gym, but is very important. Then there are glove, chest, and helm days.
Only on glove day can you for example receive the “Necrotic Grip” glove.
But no matter how many times you run the activity on glove day, in the end, there will never be an exotic chest piece drop.
What is currently in the loot pool is always shown to you by the sector under “Rewards”.
And you can take advantage of this rotation to help your luck. You can choose a “simple” sector and farm the new chest Exotics, even if it is boot day.
The Lost Sectors indicate in the description what dangers lurk here (Champions and modifiers) and which Exotics are available today.
Patience leads you to the new Exotics of Destiny 2
How it works: Make sure that before starting the Lost Sector, you carry 10 Engrams with you. 10 is the maximum, any additional Engrams you find will automatically go to the Postmaster.
Filling your inventory completely should go quite quickly through the Umbral Engrams. Add one or 2 Prime Engrams and the 10 slots will be filled quickly.
If you receive loot at the end of a Lost Sector, the Exotics drop in the form of Engrams. They are usually decoded immediately, that is, unpacked. If all Engram slots are filled, then the Exotic will go to the Postmaster as an encrypted Engram. Leave it there for now.
Your Engram from the legendary Lost Sector will transform by the reset (currently 6 PM) into the Exotic that would be due on the new day. In other words: If you completed the sector on glove day and it would now be chest day, there would be a chest Exotic at the Postmaster – and thus the chance for the new armors.
What you should pay attention to: As a reward, not only exotic Engrams but also upgrade cores can appear. They look almost identical to the Exotics on the ground.
Since you do not pick up the drop, the cores also go to the Postmaster. There, however, the Engrams are displayed with 0 power and should be sorted out.
Also, keep in mind that you will not necessarily receive the new Exotics. You can only narrow down the category. According to player tests (via reddit), the chance for an exotic drop is about 24 – 36 %.
Did you already know the trick and are therefore no longer dependent on the randomness of the daily rotation? Which Lost Sector can you recommend for quick farming? Let us know and other Guardians in the comments.
Soon, you’ll receive a really cool tree as a mount in WoW: Shadowlands. We’ll reveal when and how you can get it.
In the meantime, there are several hundred mounts in World of Warcraft, making it increasingly challenging for the developers to create something truly special. However, with the next patch, players can rejoice as a long-promised mount is finally coming to the game. The wandering tree will be introduced soon.
The mount has special details: The developers have put a lot of effort into this mount, evident through the many details incorporated. The massive tree changes its appearance according to the seasons. While it shines in green splendor during spring and summer, it turns to a wilted red-brown in autumn and a cool white-blue in winter. Thus, the tree is equipped for every season.
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But there are even more details to discover. The tree regularly loses some leaves, naturally in accordance with the season.
Those who look closely may occasionally spot a small caterpillar crawling out of a branch hole of the tree, positioned behind the player’s seating area – as if the caterpillar were actually controlling the tree rather than the player.
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About the tree: A while back, the “Art Team” at WoW finished its tasks ahead of schedule and wanted to use the freed-up time to give something back to the players. Thus, Blizzard conducted a survey back then to find out what kind of mount the community desired. The rough options were:
The wandering tree
A flying book
A giant slime cat
A large caterpillar
A Nerubian (a type of spider creature)
The tree won by a significant margin at that time. Not surprising, considering trees have been a staple of the game world since Warcraft III and are particularly interesting for Night Elves.
Essentially, nothing. You just need to own Shadowlands and log into the game sometime after the release of patch 9.0.5. Then you’ll receive the mount effortlessly for free.
There is no exact release date for patch 9.0.5 yet; however, the developers are planning a release around March. This will coincide with the improvements to the loot system.
Are you excited about the giant tree?
Let us know your opinion: This weekend, the digital BlizzCon took place where many new details were announced. Which of the announcements was your highlight? You can find an overview in our article. Vote and help us create a community ranking.
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In Destiny 2 rocket launchers are set to be back in the top tier. But how good are the 5 exotic troublemakers really and how do they compare to legendary challengers?
Why rocket launchers? In Destiny 2, Season 13 has started, bringing numerous balance changes. The big winners this time are rocket launchers. They received a 30% buff.
This applies uniformly to legendary specimens.
Bungie announced that they will adjust the exotic rocket launchers individually, almost like handpicked adjustments.
Since then, many Guardians have been wondering which of the 5 Exotics is the strongest rocket launcher?
The Destiny expert Ehroar from the well-known Redeem clan has taken on the task and we present his results. Afterwards, we will compare that with a legendary rocket launcher.
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We are listing all 5 Exotics for you here in a table and specifying how much damage (Dmg) a shot can inflict on a boss at maximum in Season 13. For clarity, we will also show you the damage values from Season 12.
Exotic Rocket Launcher
Dmg S13
Dmg S12
Buff
Truth
65,000
45,000
31 %
Wardcliff Coil
95,400
67,300
42 %
Two-Tailed Fox
97,300
86,700
12 %
Deathbringer
155,000
139,000
12 %
Eyes of Tomorrow
122,100
124,100
-1.5 % (-40 %*)
*against Majors
So, now you have the raw numbers. But what do they mean? We will categorize all 5 Exotics one by one and outline their strengths and weaknesses.
Truth
The special thing about this weapon is that the rockets always explode before they hit. Thus, part of the usual damage is always missing. However, Truth has strong tracking, an enormous explosion radius, and has 3 shots in the magazine as the only rocket launcher.
Total damage across the entire reserve: 556,400
DPS values: 65,000 after 3 shots and 45,000 after 6 shots.
How good is the Exotic? For PvE, Truth is still not really recommended despite the 3 shots. In PvP, and especially in Gambit, the weapon is an excellent Guardian killer.
Truth
Wardcliff Coil
The experimental weapon fires a whole swarm of small rockets per shot that then automatically seek targets. However, the range is limited.
Total damage across the entire reserve: 763,000
DPS values: 49,900 after 2 shots and 37,500 after 5 shots.
How good is the Exotic? Due to high spread and not so high damage, the Wardcliff Coil is only partially suitable for PvE. The impressive 40% buff is not needed for add clearing and it doesn’t really help against bosses. However, if you have a handful of Majors in front of you, the weapon serves you well.
Especially in competitive PvP, the rocket launcher is a real super stopper and sometimes wipes out entire teams.
The Wardcliff Coil
Two-Tailed Fox
You release two rockets per shot, which slightly track their target. The Void charge suppresses enemies and the Solar charge ignites them for some damage over time. Otherwise, the weapon behaves like a standard rocket launcher.
Total damage across the entire reserve: 970,000
DPS values: 63,000 after 2 shots and 41,400 after 5 shots.
How good is the Exotic? This Exotic has only received a small buff, but compared to the other rocket launchers here, it performs very well in PvE. In PvP, it lacks a bit in explosion radius and aggressive tracking for Gambit invaders.
Two-Tailed Fox
Deathbringer
The device is classified as a rocket launcher, but is more of a mortar. You hold down the fire button and should aim over your opponents. After a while, you release the button and seeking mini-bombs swarm out and search for targets. The damage increases the farther the projectiles have to fly.
Total damage across the entire reserve: 1,394,400
DPS values: 90,100 after 2 shots and 68,300 after 5 shots.
How good is the Exotic? Deathbringer is a bit of a surprise winner in PvE. However, the strong values must be weighed against the unusual usage. You always need enough space to unleash full damage. Occasionally, the projectiles fly to adds and not just to the boss. Familiar lovers can also achieve results in PvP or Gambit; others prefer an alternative.
Deathbringer
Eyes of Tomorrow
Eyes of Tomorrow fires 6 rockets per shot. These can individually hunt targets or you can aim only at one boss to give him the full load. If you take down at least 4 enemies with a salvo, the damage of the next shot increases by a solid 50%.
Total damage across the entire reserve: 854,500
DPS values: 52,100 after 2 shots and 32,800 after 5 shots.
At the moment, the Exotic is more suited for clearing adds and, with the damage bonus, also for clearing battlefields. However, the rockets take their time to land on the opponent, which significantly reduces the DPS value. As a Gambit invader, however, there is currently no stronger weapon that can wipe out the entire team with one shot. In PvP, Eyes of Tomorrow is solid.
Eyes of Tomorrow
What about the nerf/bug? In this case, it is not so easy. Many enemies in Destiny 2 that look like bosses are actually Majors. And against those, Eyes of Tomorrow inflicts about 40% less damage than in Season 12. Against “real” bosses, the nerf is very low at about 1%.
However, Bungie has already confirmed that the reduced damage is a bug and that the problem with Eyes of Tomorrow will be fixed in an update. When that will happen is currently unknown. MeinMMO will then update the article.
How good are legendary rocket launchers in Season 13?
With cluster bombs: 77,600 (6% more) – damage can be higher if the opponent is larger.
With Rampage: 87,700 (20% more) – Rampage activates after you have been in combat for 12 seconds (dealing damage to a target from all sources). The rocket launcher does not have to be equipped for this and there are reload and handling bonuses on top of that.
Lingering Impression: 87,000 (19% more) – here the advantage is that you do not blow yourself up with the explosion. However, a large part of the damage only comes 3 seconds after impact. Enough time to debuff the enemy with Divinity.
If you also equip a Boss specification mod, the damage increases by another 7.5%
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As the best perk combination against bosses, “Impact Casing”, “Auto-Loading Holster” or “Everything Prepared” and “Rampage” has proven best – according to the Destiny expert. If you use this, you will reach these values:
Total damage across the entire reserve: 789,000 to 965,000 – depending on reserve perks and reserve mods.
DPS values: 89,200 after 2 shots and 55,600 after 5 shots.
Conclusion: Legendary rocket launchers are on par with most Exotics in Season 13. Often, the long reload animations or special requirements hinder the exotic representatives, especially in longer fights. So you can calm your valuable slot for another weapon. But if you don’t have a god roll or the Exotic slot is free and you enjoy the cool feeling and look, you should grab it.
What do you think of the buffs for the exotic rocket launchers? Did you expect more or should none of them be game-breaking? What do you think will happen soon with the raid Exotic Eyes of Tomorrow?
You can now sign up for the beta of WoW: Burning Crusade Classic. We will tell you what you need to do.
For many fans of World of Warcraft Classic, the highlight of BlizzCon was the announcement of Burning Crusade Classic (TBC Classic). Diving back into the shattered realm and battling renowned bosses like Illidan, Vashj, or Kael’thas is a great attraction for many players. But it wasn’t just the work on Burning Crusade that was announced; a registration for the beta test is also possible. We will tell you how it works.
Beta Registration for Burning Crusade Classic
To sign up for the beta of Burning Crusade Classic, you just need to visit the official website for the game. You can do this through this link to the WoW Classic page.
Make sure you are logged in on the page with your Battle.net account.
Scroll down to the section “Become a beta tester”.
Click on the large button “Sign up” and wait a few seconds.
That’s it. You are registered for the beta of Burning Crusade and, with a bit of luck, you will be among the first to venture into the “new” expansion of WoW.
With just one click, you’re in.
When does the beta start? There is not yet a specific date for it. However, Blizzard intends to release “Burning Crusade Classic” sometime in 2021. Therefore, it is assumed that a beta will take place in late spring or summer. So you still have some time to sign up for the beta or just enjoy the current content of Classic.
Classic demands decisions: With the launch of Burning Crusade, the players of WoW Classic will have to make some difficult decisions. For example, they will have to decide whether to remain in the Classic era forever or to move characters into the new content. There will also be the option to buy a character boost or even a character copy for money. This is currently being discussed actively.
Are you excited about Burning Crusade Classic and will you be playing the beta? Or are you waiting for the release?
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Top Players in FIFA 21 are expensive. But you don’t have to spend millions to build a really strong team. Here you can find real top players for less than 50,000 coins.
With just a few coins, it is possible to assemble good teams, of course. But there are some players who can really make a difference – and unfortunately, they cost more than an average player.
We have looked at players in this list who cost a maximum of 50,000 coins but can immediately advance your team if you are missing top players. S
They are ideal if you want to take your team to the next level but are looking for players in this price range for the first time. If you are looking for teams and players for smaller budgets, you will find them here:
And here are the 10 players under 50,000 coins who can make your team better immediately.
Marcus Rashford
Cost: approx. 35,000 coins
Marcus Rashford is one of those cards that are still significantly better than their stats or the price might suggest. The Englishman is a constant threat in attack, as he is strong in dribbling and finishing. He also has a 5-star skill rating and 4 stars on his weak foot.
His various special cards are of course a bit stronger but also significantly more expensive. But for 35,000 coins, you can hardly get better attacking options.
Heung Min Son
Cost: approx. 35,000 coins
Son was worth significantly over 300,000 coins at the start of the season, but now costs just a tenth of that price. He is intended to play as a left midfielder, but he shines particularly when you move him to the center during the game.
In the central position, Son has a lethal finish, thanks to his 5-star weak foot in almost every position. His skills are also commendable with 4 stars.
Joshua Kimmich
Cost: approx. 45,000 coins
Kimmich is currently available for about 45,000 coins, but he has been cheaper before. The reason for the price increase is likely his high rating of 88, which can be very useful in SBCs. But even on the pitch, the card can impress, even if it doesn’t have the highest pace.
As a destroyer and playmaker in central midfield, the Bayern star can definitely help you. A major strength is his 95 stamina, allowing him to be active all over the pitch for the entire game.
Bruno Fernandes
Cost: approx. 50,000 coins
Bruno Fernandes has only recently been available for under 50,000 coins, so it is possible that his price may slightly rise again. However, he falls into this price range and is one of the most versatile attacking players in it.
He has all the attributes a strong playmaker needs to direct the game and provide the necessary finishing when needed. He offers four stars for both skills and weak foot.
Paul Pogba
Cost: approx. 45,000 coins
Pogba has been a top player in FIFA for years, and currently, he is still a very strong option for just under 45,000 coins. The Frenchman from the Premier League offers great link possibilities and very good, balanced attacking attributes. A major plus is his 5-star skills, allowing you to use the best skill moves.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Cost: approx. 43,000 coins
Aubameyang is still known to many in Germany from the Bundesliga, as he was a key factor in Borussia Dortmund’s attack with his exceptional speed.
He takes on that role in your FIFA teams when you sign him: Aubameyang is lightning fast, strong in finishing, and thus the ideal player for rapid counter-attacks.
Thomas Delaney (TOTW)
Cost: approx. 38,000 coins
Delaney’s first inform card comes from one of the early TOTWs, TOTW 4, and was released for around 80,000 coins. Today, you pay about 37,000 coins for the 84-rated card, which is well worth it.
The Dortmund player has very good attributes in physicality, defense, and pace, considering his position as a center-back. If you are looking for a rock in defense, you are in the right place.
Eden Hazard
Cost: approx. 44,000 coins
Hazard is unusually cheap this year and has even been below the current 44,000 before – so keep an eye out to see if you can get the Belgian even cheaper. Overall, the 88-rated winger is still a good deal at this price, as he excels particularly in dribbling and also has good pace. With the right chem style, he is a real offensive machine – especially if you move him to the center during the game, similar to Son.
Kyle Walker
Cost: approx. 40,000 coins
Walker is currently available for around 40,000 coins and is one of the best right-backs in the game. The standout attribute is, of course, his extremely high pace. But the other attributes, especially in defense, are also very convincing.
As a Premier League player, he has good links and is also a good option if you prefer to use him as a center-back in the game.
Paulo Dybala
Cost: approx. 43,000 coins
And here is another one from the group of 88-rated players who used to be cheaper: Dybala was even at 25,000 coins in November, but has now risen back to around 40,000 coins. The Argentinian is worth his money if you are looking for a dribbling playmaker.
In central positions, the Serie A attacker can definitely shine with strong finishes and clever passes.
In an action-packed shooter like Call of Duty: Warzone, mobility is an important value. But what does that actually mean in the CoD battle royale? MeinMMO shows you the details.
What is mobility in Warzone? Mobility in Call of Duty: Warzone is a weapon value that you see in the Gunsmith in the bottom left when setting up your loadouts. This mobility bar consists of the following values:
Base value of the weapon
ADS speed
Hip fire
Movement speed
Sprinting to fire speed
So you see the base value of the weapon and either a “red” value deduction if you choose attachments that reduce one of the above values or a “green” value bonus if you improve a value.
Why are these values important in Warzone? Whether in a duel with an enemy or on the way to the next cover – having high mobility gives you an advantage in many situations. We explain what the individual values bring and when you can afford to sacrifice high mobility in Warzone.
The 6 base values in Warzone – Green indicates bonuses, Red indicates deductions
What does ADS speed bring?
This value determines your “time to aim”. That is, the period you need to be fully aimed after pressing the button.
Often the English term “ADS” is used, which stands for “Aim Down Sights”. Other names are “ADS speed” or “aiming speed”.
This value is one of the most important characteristics of weapons in Warzone, as it often determines, together with the “Time-to-Kill” (TTK), how quickly you can take down an enemy. Because to hit enemies safely that are not directly in front of you, you need to aim.
With a high ADS speed, weapons feel snappier. However, the longer the combat distance, the less you need to pay attention to your time to aim. At greater distances, precision and stability are the focus. In close combat, however, you should fully rely on ADS speed – with the exception of hip-fire weapons.
Each weapon takes a different amount of time to aim.
What does hip fire bring?
When hip firing, you shoot bullets from your weapon without aiming down sights. A better hip fire value reduces the spread of your bullets and allows you to hit better when firing from the hip.
You can usually neglect this value. Hip fire can be strong, as seen with a suitable setup for the MP7. But you only need this value in close combat, and even here it’s often better to aim down sights. Instead of a strong attachment for hip fire, it’s better to reduce your ADS speed or increase other mobility values. Or go for the R9-0 shotgun with Dragon’s Breath.
The MP7 is considered the best weapon for hip fire in Warzone. Source: YouTube
What does movement speed bring?
This value determines how fast you move on foot in Warzone. Each weapon has its own value, which is heavily dependent on the weapon classes. Additionally, there are 4 movement modes in the game:
Walking: 100% – approx. 18 km/h
Running: 130% – approx. 23 km/h
Tactical sprint: 150% – approx. 27 km/h
Crouching: 45% – approx. 8 km/h
You have 100% movement speed in Warzone with a combat knife – that’s essentially the base value. Holding your weapon reduces this value. However, you can also exceed it.
Sometimes you need to pick up the pace and have the right weapon for it.
What does sprint to fire speed bring?
In Call of Duty, you cannot shoot directly from a sprint at your enemies. Each weapon also has its own value here and sets a time frame in which you need to fire after sprinting. If you improve this value, you will be able to fire faster after a sprint.
The values for normal and tactical sprint also need to be distinguished. If you come out of a tactical sprint, you need a bit longer to open fire again.
The so-called “sprint-out-time” is not as important as your ADS speed, but should not be underestimated if you want to build a mobile weapon. Since you are constantly moving and sprinting in Warzone, having a high “sprint to fire” speed can be very pleasant on your favorite assault rifle.
The farther away your target is, the less you benefit from high mobility values. A little exception to this is movement speed – you can actually always use that in Warzone.
But in general, you need to pay less attention to mobility with a sniper rifle than with a submachine gun. Especially with the very large calibers, HDR and AX-50, it’s more about aim stability and range.
Your playstyle is also crucial here – if you like to glance through the sight and want to release a quick shot, high mobility values also make sense for sniper rifles like the Kar98k and SP-R.
Otherwise, you always have to weigh whether certain advantages of a weapon are worth the trade-off in mobility. LMGs are very sluggish but have huge magazines. Assault rifles are slower than submachine guns but have much more range.
Always carry a weapon with high mobility values in Warzone. That’s why submachine guns work so well as a secondary weapon in the battle royale – you are strong in close combat and can switch to the MP for high movement speed to get across the map faster.
With larger weapons, you also have bigger drawbacks in mobility.
Other mobility values
The above-mentioned values are the base values of weapon mobility in Warzone. However, there are other values that can make your game more “mobile”:
Reload speed
Weapon swap
Walking speed while aiming
Movement speed while firing
Slide speed
Also, try experimenting with these values and see what advantages they can bring to your playstyle. Speed when aiming improves your “strafing”, that is, the movements to the side, and high speed during weapon swaps can make you more flexible in some situations.
Once you have found the right weapon with the right setup, playing Warzone becomes much more enjoyable, and you will perform significantly better than with most weapons you find as ground loot in the battle royale. Now you just need the right tactics to make it safely into the endgame.
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After the first gameplay videos of Diablo 4, a feature related to attacks on enemies was hotly debated. The Diablo team confirmed at BlizzCon 2021 that you can turn it off.
What is this feature? Anyone who plays Diablo 3 or has watched early gameplay videos of Diablo 4 knows that enemies glow when hit. They flash brightly for a moment, indicating to you that they have been hit.
In comparison: Left an enemy before a hit – Right the same enemy when hit
However, players and even parts of the development team at Blizzard were dissatisfied with this. It would take away from the immersion or be too bright for such a dark game, they say. During BlizzCon 2021, it was confirmed that you can turn off the option if you want. What is behind this?
Even Blizzard finds the glow distracting
This is what Blizzard says: During a Q&A session on Saturday night, Luis Barriga, Game Director of Diablo 4, talked about some options you will find in Diablo 4. One of them concerns the glow effect, which you can choose to turn on or off.
We really like how the [glow] works. […] but we have encountered situations where certain team members found it very distracting, almost like an obstacle while playing. So we included it as an option in our “Accessibility Suite.” We want to ensure that our game can be played by as many people as possible.
Luis Barriga during BlizzCon 2021 (via YouTube)
Players say: It’s not dark enough because of this
This bothers the players: Under a gameplay video from November 2019 regarding the Druid class in Diablo 4, the top comments revolve mainly around the glowing of enemies. We embed the video here so you can get an idea of the effects mentioned:
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User Renato writes: “I think enemies shouldn’t glow when they take damage because it fills the screen too much and takes away the feeling of darkness. It would be better if they just bled and reacted, like in Diablo I and II. […]
Others comment there:
“Enemies glow when they take damage, Druid wolves glow when they take damage… I hope they change it.”
“What about the glowing effect when you get hit or enemies get hit? It takes away the dark theme of the game… Please remove it.”
“I thought the glow wouldn’t bother me when enemies took damage, but the more there are on the screen, the more it takes you out of the experience. This random bright light in the darkness doesn’t work”
On reddit , a user writes on December 6, 2019, that he doesn’t like the glow at all. “It breaks the immersion and is unnecessary. At least give us the option to turn it off. I want to enjoy the new graphics and combat without being distracted by stupid stuff.”
In a reddit thread from November 2019, more players demand that at least the option to turn off the highlighting of enemies should be introduced.
It seems that the Diablo team has taken this feedback to heart. With this new option, you can turn this feature on or off depending on your taste.
How do you like the glow effect when hitting enemies? Do you also think it takes away from immersion and therefore becomes annoying to play, or do you enjoy such direct feedback in combat?
Let us know your opinion in the comments here on MeinMMO and exchange thoughts with other players about it.
Tell us your opinion: But at BlizzCon, there was much more going on besides Diablo 4. Which of the announcements was your highlight? Vote and create a community ranking with us:
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In Valheim there are many ores that you unlock throughout your adventure. In the MeinMMO guide, you’ll learn where to find each ore, how to mine them, and what you need them for.
You progress in Valheim by defeating individual bosses. You’ll venture into new biomes and need increasingly better equipment to survive in those areas and mine the resources available there.
You can obtain better equipment by smelting ores into bars. By crafting bars, you unlock new recipes throughout the game that allow you to craft better tools, weapons, and armor.
What ores are there in Valheim? Currently, Valheim features copper, tin, iron, silver, black metal, and the fire core ore, which is implemented in the game but not yet usable.
Where to find ores in Valheim
At the beginning of your journey, you cannot craft tools to mine ores or stones. You will receive your first pickaxe from Eikthyr, the first boss in Valheim. From this boss, you will obtain antlers, with which you can craft the antler pickaxe.
How to find copper: Copper is located in the “Black Forest” biome (formerly known as the Dark Forest), which typically borders the Meadows biome (formerly known as Grassland). Copper deposits look like large rock formations and are found on the surface.
A copper deposit in Valheim. You can find copper in the Black Forest biome.
The enemies in the Black Forest can be quite strong at the beginning, so be cautious and do not venture too deep into the biome at first. You can often find the first copper deposits right at the border with the Meadows biome.
How to find tin: Tin can also be found in the Black Forest. The deposits are located near water, so keep an eye out for a lake or a river. Visually, they resemble boulders but differ by having black streaks.
You can find tin along the shores of the Black Forest biome.
Tin deposits are significantly smaller than copper deposits and can be mined with the antler pickaxe.
Crafting Bronze in Valheim
You cannot find bronze in Valheim. To create it, you must combine copper and tin.
How to craft copper and tin bars: Bars are made in the smelter. To build one, you need 20 stones and 5 surtling cores. The valuable surtling cores can be found in the burial chambers of the Black Forest.
The smelter requires coal to smelt the ores. You can either create coal by burning food over the fire or more easily with a charcoal kiln.
To build a kiln, you also need 20 stones and 5 surtling cores. When filled with wood, the kiln automatically converts it into coal.
You can then deposit copper and tin ores in the smelter. From each ore and 2 pieces of coal, you will receive one bar.
How to craft bronze: To craft bronze, a forge is required. To build one, you need:
6 x copper bars
4 x stones
4 x coal
10 x wood
From two copper and one tin bar at the forge, you can then craft bronze.
Iron in Valheim – What comes after Bronze?
After successfully crafting gear, weapons, and shields from bronze, it’s time to move on. The Ancient One in the Black Forest is a massive, living tree that will really put you to the test in combat. If you defeat him, you’ll receive the “Swamp Key”, which grants you access to the crypts in the swamp.
The Swamp biome is a very dangerous area and you should only enter it with bronze equipment. Your courage will be rewarded here, as you will find high-quality loot and the next ore. In our guide, you’ll learn how to survive in the swamp:
How to find iron: In the crypts of the swamp biome, you will find iron scrap. To unlock crypts, you need the swamp key in your inventory. Equipped with a bronze pickaxe, you can destroy the muddy scrap piles that contain iron scrap.
The piles in the crypts can be fully mined. In many cases, there are further rooms behind them where draugr and other enemies await you.
How to also find iron in the swamp biome: During our research for iron, we explored the swamp biome looking for corresponding deposits. Indeed, there are buried iron deposits that you can uncover and mine.
However, we did not find success without a dowsing rod. Therefore, we recommend that you mine iron in the crypts at the beginning. You must first defeat the swamp boss Bone Mass to obtain the dowsing rod.
With the dowsing rod, you can find “muddy scrap piles” in the swamp biome. These contain iron scrap.
Finding Silver in Valheim
Bone Mass, the third boss in Valheim, gives you a dowsing rod. This is equipped like clothing and enables you to detect valuable resources nearby. To find silver, you need to venture into the coldest biome in Valheim so far: the Mountains.
Only enter this area if you have frost resistance potions or plenty of materials for campfires. From personal experience, we recommend using frost resistance potions, which you can brew in the form of mead. In our guide on fermentation in Valheim, we explain how to create it and what advantages you gain.
Tip: With silver, you can later craft the wolf armor, which protects you from cold even without a potion.
How to find silver: Underground silver veins run throughout the mountains. While you can find the veins by chance, it’s more efficient to use the dowsing rod. The closer you are to the target, the stronger it signals.
You can find silver in the mountains. Use the dowsing rod for this.
To find silver in the mountains, you need to dig with a pickaxe into the ground. To mine the found metal, you require an iron pickaxe.
Black Metal in Valheim
Black metal is obtained in the endgame in the plains. This biome is full of dangers, and the enemies are extremely strong. You should only explore this biome with at least iron armor and weapons. A shield is better than good armor.
How to find black metal: In the plains, there are goblin outposts. These are very strong and tend to attack you in larger groups. If you kill them, they drop black metal scrap. More black metal can be found in chests, which are numerous in their camps.
Goblins drop black metal scrap. They are often encountered in large groups.
How to make bars from black metal: Black metal scrap cannot be processed in the smelter. To process it, you need a blast furnace. To build one, you need:
20 x stones
5 x surtling core
10 x iron bars
20 x fine wood
The blast furnace is unlocked after defeating Moder, the fourth boss. Their dragon tears unlock the workbench, which you will need for the blast furnace.
At this time, black metal is the last metal you need in Valheim to craft items.
How to find fire core ore: You can find the ore in the Ashlands biome, which is already implemented in the game but is still in development. The burning steppes are at the very southern tip of the map, and there you can find fire core ore. The ore can be melted into fire cores in a blast furnace.
Fire core ore is already present in the Ashlands, but serves no known purpose yet.
What you need to know about ores and bars: In Valheim, you can quickly travel from one place to another. However, quick travel is not possible with ores or bars in your inventory. Build small bases to smelt and process ores directly before heading back home to your main base.
As a solo player, farming ores can be a very lengthy endeavor. It is best to play together with friends. We explain how to do this in the co-op guide to Valheim.
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Cortyn from MeinMMO loves Dead by Daylight. Or the game is hated. A wild mix like a drug.
Ah, Dead by Daylight. I’ve been playing you for over 4 years now. Actually, you were supposed to fill the void in my gaming heart left by Evolve. But then you captivated me and throw me back and forth. Sometimes I don’t want to touch you for weeks, sometimes I can’t go an hour without you.
Yet you frustrate me again and again, leaving me banging my head on the keyboard or simply unsatisfied.
For the truth is: I hate loving you and I love hating you.
Dead by Daylight – My (worse) substitute for Evolve
In my thoughts, I still often compare Dead by Daylight to Evolve. After all, Dead by Daylight was for a long time just a worse substitute for the best game that has ever existed (I won’t argue about that!). Both are asymmetrical games and in both there is a “Power Role” and a weaker role. What was the monster in Evolve is the killer in Dead by Daylight. However, the longer you compare both games, the clearer the differences become that affect the experience.
In Evolve, the monster was not the driving force at the beginning – but the victim. It fled, had to eat, hide and gradually gain strength until it was strong enough to turn the match around and attack the hunters. At first, you might be able to engage 1-2 hunters at the same time or knock them out early, but later you could have epic 4vs1 battles that were full of adrenaline for all players.
In Evolve the dynamics always shifted back and forth.
In Dead by Daylight it’s different. As a killer, you are from the very first second the driving force in the match. It is your permanent task to keep the opposing team under pressure. Every second you fail to do so is a lost second.
This situation means that being a killer – at least at the higher ranks – is a constant stress. Often, this stress is rewarded at the end when you can eliminate one, two, three, or even all four survivors. In many cases, however, it isn’t. Because if a survivor “knows what they’re doing right,” they can keep you busy alone for several minutes while every second in your head the thought pounds “The other 3 survivors are working on generators and getting closer to the goal.”
This leads to the killer being in a constant state of obligation to keep the game exciting, but also to the survivors who are not currently being hunted having relatively boring gameplay. Because if you are not being bothered by the killer, you just sit at the generator, hold down the left mouse button, and occasionally complete a skill check. No wonder survivors continually wish for new mechanics or more varied objectives.
The normal state of many players in Dead by Daylight.
In Evolve it was different, the power dynamics shifted throughout a match and allowed for cool “revenge actions.” If the Trapper bothered me the whole time while I was still running away as a small level 1 Goliath, I could turn the tables at level 3, separate the Trapper from the team, and then enjoy devouring him. Or the Trapper knew about this rivalry and tried to stay away for that very reason.
This shift from “victim” to “hunter” for the monster and from “hunter” to “the hunted” for the human opponents affected every match.
In Dead by Daylight, it is rigid and linear. Of course, it’s a fundamentally different game. But due to the lack of this dynamism, the power dynamics in a round unfortunately only change rarely. As a killer, you are constantly under massive tension, which a survivor only experiences in exceptional situations. Playing as a killer is pure stress.
Sure, this tension dissolves into satisfaction when the round has a “good” ending, you’ve had a long, exciting match, and in the end, maybe one or two survivors had to bite the dust.
In Dead by Daylight, the course of the match is almost exclusively in the hands of the killer player.
If you are, however, being outperformed by the survivors as if you were a small child trying to push a square block through the round hole, then it is exhausting. It doesn’t help much if the toxic survivor – and believe me, every round has one – is tea bagging the whole round, clicking the flashlight, and in the end still throwing a “gg ez, baby killer” in the chat. You just want to break out into a scream, maybe call the players’ parents and ask what went wrong in their upbringing and whether a postnatal abortion looks enticing after all.
I don’t mean to say that Dead by Daylight is unfair and that killers are permanently at a disadvantage. That wouldn’t be accurate. But the gameplay is completely different because the “Power Role” in Dead by Daylight can in most cases only occupy one survivor at a time. Sure, a few killers, like Legion, can affect multiple survivors at once. Yet the playstyle is so annoying that survivors and killers occasionally agree that there’s no fun in that.
From a survivor’s perspective, it’s different. The matches are more diverse, but that doesn’t necessarily mean better.
In some matches, you are constantly hunted by the killer, have cool chases, end up on the hook, rescue teammates, and escape by a narrow margin.
Sometimes you just repair … and have nothing else to do.
In other matches, nothing much happens that requires your influence. You leisurely repair three generators in a row, because the killer – as mentioned above – is struggling with a survivor who is leading them around the nose the whole time.
This then feels like an easy victory, but it feels almost as unsatisfying as the crushing defeat you endure as a killer.
Now, of course, every player with somewhat intact self-reflection would ask: Cortyn, why on earth are you still playing this game?
I think about that often. On one hand, Dead by Daylight is still very entertaining, especially when played in a group with people who are not all at the same skill level. It feels good to be able to protect the “weaker” members, teach them something, and watch them grow.
If I’m frustrated, I bring out the Nurse – that changes a lot.
On the other hand, there is this small percentage of truly great matches where everything just fits. These are often matches that last over 15 minutes, where you as a killer encounter all survivors, experience a lot of action, and it’s a very close race. This is rounded off by friendly people in the endgame chat. I can gladly overlook “the one idiot” who whines about you playing the “cancer killer” while he runs around with all four current meta perks.
These few matches, perhaps occurring in 10% of all cases, make Dead by Daylight feel like an addiction. A drug where you know that in 9 out of 10 cases something will go wrong, and you will end the game frustrated, yet still seek that “kick” from that one out of ten that is simply a lot of fun.
Do you also have a game to which you have developed such a love-hate relationship and from which you just can’t escape? A game that continuously frustrates you yet doesn’t let you go?
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
With Patch 9.1 of WoW: Shadowlands, there are many new mounts. A few of them are available to every covenant just like that. We will show you the stylish mounts of your covenant.
At BlizzCon 2021, there was extensive discussion about the upcoming Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination. In addition to many new features, such as a raid, a small area, or a mega-dungeon, there is also a lot for all collector fans among WoW players. Particularly, the mounts from the covenant campaign are likely to be a great highlight.
What kind of mounts are these? The mounts were presented at BlizzCon as rewards for the new chapters of the covenant campaign. You will receive them after you have experienced some adventures in Korthia, the new area, and advanced the story.
Each covenant gets its own mount, which is completely tailored to the respective covenant and thematically fits. These little creatures are:
The stylish mount of the Kyrians in Patch 9.1.
Kyrians receive a mount that visually resembles a mix of the Provosts and Phalynxes. With three variants – white, silver-golden, and black, the mount should fit many transmog options.
The disgusting fly of the Necrolords – well, who likes it!
For the Necrolords, everything must be somehow disgusting, and that remains the case. Necrolords receive a type of carrion fly in three different colors, the stench of which is surely not for everyone.
The mount of the Night Fae somewhat resembles “The Neverending Story”.
Night Fae receive an interesting mix of cloud serpent and fox, which fits the flair of Ardenweald well. Again, there are three colors, white, light brown, and reddish.
Venthyr remain entirely in the vampire gargoyle style.
Last but not least, it’s the Venthyr’s turn. They can look forward to truly impressive stoneborn that will serve as mounts in the future. With red glowing wings, they also visually fit well with the armor sets of the Venthyr and allow for a stylish flight through the Shadowlands.
More about Shadowlands and Patch 9.1 can be found here:
How do you get these mounts? The respective mounts will be unlocked along with the flying ability in Shadowlands. This means that those who have completed the story of Patch 9.1 Chains of Domination will unlock the mount of their respective covenant.
Whether you can use the Kyrian mount on a Night Fae character after unlocking it is still unclear. However, if the limitation is based on previous unlocks of the covenants, then the mounts will only be usable by players of the respective covenant and clearly show at first glance to whom you have pledged your loyalty.
Are you looking forward to the new mounts? Which one appeals to you particularly and which will definitely collect dust in your collection? Let us know in the comments.
