The community cracks the event: The event was divided into seven stages, and with each new stage, players had to provide more Fractaline. A total of 9.7 billion Fractaline are required to reach the community goal.
The final stage was completed on the morning of February 26. Thanks to their efforts and willingness to donate, Destiny players have cracked the Empyrean Foundation almost two weeks before the end of the season.
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If you interact with the quest, a video starts in the game. Your Guardian lands on the Mercury Lighthouse. With the help of the seasonal artifact and the charged obelisks through Fractaline, you activate a massive beacon.
Watch the approximately one-minute clip here:
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Our MeinMMO reader Nakazukii reignites the lighthouse
Is the event over? The Empyrean Foundation was officially completed, but you can still donate your collected Fractaline at the Tower. So if you still need some God-Rolls from the time-lost weapons, you have until the end of the season on March 9.
What do you think of the end of the community event? At the same time as the conclusion of the Empyrean Foundation, an announcement brightened the hearts of PvP players:
The online shooter Star Wars Battlefront 2 is already considered an immensely improved game in 2020. Today, on February 26th, Battlefront 2 receives a comprehensive update that introduces new maps and an Ewok as an additional hero.
What kind of update is this? Age of Rebellion revolves around the original trilogy of Star Wars and introduces some maps featured in episodes 4 to 6. New reinforcements are also included: The Ewok Hunter.
The Ewok Hunter will be your reinforcement in Star Wars: Battlefront 2.
Lots of New Features
What are the highlights of the update? In addition to bug fixes and balance adjustments, the update for the online shooter Star Wars Battlefront 2 introduces some major new features. These include:
The Ewok Hunter as a new reinforcement unit for the Rebels
ISB Agent as reinforcement for the Empire
Co-op on the maps Endor, Death Star II, Hoth, Yavin 4, Kessel, and Tatooine – Mos Eisley as well as Jabba’s Palace
Heroes vs. Villains can now be played on MC85 Star Cruiser and Resurgent-Class Star Destroyer
Hero Showdown is available on the maps MC85 Star Cruiser, Resurgent-Class Star Destroyer, Republic Attack Cruiser, and Separatist Dreadnought, Felucia
New weapons for Trooper classes can be unlocked, including blasters!
Fans of Ewoks, who are known to have nearly single-handedly brought down the Empire, can now summon a hunter for reinforcement. This cuddly teddy bear takes down the stormtroopers just as we know Ewoks to do.
Especially interesting is the co-op mode, which you will play on maps inspired by the original Star Wars trilogy. Racing through Jabba’s Palace or Mos Eisley together is a lot of fun.
Several other improvements such as bug fixes and balance adjustments as well as optimizations for some heroes are also coming. They are meant to make Star Wars Battlefront 2 feel even smoother.
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Who is this update for? Age of Rebellion is interesting for all fans of Star Wars Battlefront 2, especially for those who want more content based on the original movie trilogy of Star Wars. Those who are not so fond of the Clone Wars or the First Order will surely enjoy this content.
What do the fans think about Age of Rebellion? The update is generally very well received. Players are excited about the new weapons and the maps in co-op mode. Overall, EA’s Star Wars Battlefront 2 has improved significantly since the botched release and this update makes the game even better.
gooblord says on Reddit: “I know it’s often said, but it’s just amazing what content this game is still receiving three years after release.”
PrimalMush also comments on Reddit: “7 maps and 2 new maps for co-op? Are you kidding me? Christmas has really come early this year.”
Vizier_Thoth writes on Reddit: “NEW BLASTERS! HYPE, HYPE!”
What do you think of the new update for Star Wars Battlefront 2? Are you as excited as we are?
At the start of the event celebrating Pokémon Day, there are also new raid bosses in Pokémon GO. We will show you which bosses are particularly worthwhile.
Why are there new bosses? Boreos has disappeared from the raids and makes room for Armored Mewtwo. The legendary Pokémon then brings a new wave of bosses.
This time there are also clone Pokémon in raids for the first time. You can find these at level 4.
All new raid bosses for Pokémon Day
Below we show you all the raid bosses that you can currently find. As a legendary boss, only Armored Mewtwo is available, and Regigigas is still in the EX raids.
Raid Level
Pokémon
Level-1 Raid (red egg)
Lichtel Praktibalk Party Hat Bulbasaur* Party Hat Charmander* Party Hat Squirtle*
All Pokémon with a star (*) can also be encountered as Shiny.
Mewtwo with armor is back!
How to get the clone Pokémon: The final evolutions of the starters are available as clone versions only in level-4 raids. The pre-evolutions are not available in clone versions.
Which raid bosses are worth it? In level-1 raids, Lichtel and Praktibalk are really good. Their evolutions are among the best attackers in the game.
Meistagrif, the final evolution of Praktibalk, is one of the best combat attackers.
With Pinsir and Scyther, there are also the best bug attackers or their pre-evolutions. If you still need bug attackers, you should seize the opportunity.
The clone Pokémon can all learn the moves from Community Day. These attacks significantly improve all 3 starters. Especially worth it is Venusaur with Flora Statue. Charizard with Fire Cannonade and Blastoise with Hydro Pump are particularly strong in PvP. Moreover, these clone Pokémon are only available for a limited time. The raids are worth it.
How long will the raid bosses stay? The next change will probably take place at the end of the event. The celebrations end on March 2 at 10 PM, so next Monday.
The legendary cloak in World of Warcraft can finally be upgraded to level 12 today, on February 26. We will explain why this is a particularly important step here.
With the start of a new WoW week in Battle for Azeroth, a new quest is also available from the black prince Wrathion. You should complete this promptly, as the reward will likely drastically increase your character’s strength and lead to new, massive damage spikes for all DPS classes. Healers and tanks will also benefit significantly from the new buff.
What is it about? At Wrathion in the Heart Chamber, you can upgrade your cloak every week. Those who have been diligent up to now should currently have “Ashjra’kamas, Shroud of Resolve” at level 11 and can accept the quest for level 12 starting today.
As before, the quest requires you to dive into the Horrific Visions and retrieve a book from them. This time, you will need to complete one of the “lost” areas. These are the hardest bonus zones of the Horrific Visions.
Wrathion helps us upgrade the cloak.
If you succeed in the task, a quest item will wait for you in the loot box, and you can upgrade your cloak to level 12, granting it a new passive effect.
What does the new effect do? The new effect is extremely powerful.
At rank 12, it ensures that your primary stat (Strength, Intellect, or Agility) increases by 3,386 points for 15 seconds. Depending on your class and gear, this results in an increase of nearly 30% of your primary stat – a massive increase in damage or healing for your class.
The effect is triggered on average 1.25 times per minute, giving you the buff for about 18-19 seconds per minute. This should provide a significant boost in the race for first place on the damage meter.
More visions mean more loot – and faster upgrading of the cloak.
Are you still having trouble with the Horrific Visions? Then you should check out our comprehensive guide to the Horrific Visions. It explains all the mechanics of the visions and reveals how to proceed effectively to get the most out of a single vision.
The racing car is equipped with a strong boost that provides tremendous acceleration. This is the first time GTA Online makes room for this kind of cars. Alongside flying motorcycles and cars, as well as amphibious vehicles, the PR4 is a real eye-catcher in the online world.
Where can you win it? For one week, the PR4 spins on the podium of the GTA Online casino. But this time is nearly over. Tomorrow on Thursday, February 27, this time will be over and another vehicle will take its place on the podium. So you can still make use of today, Wednesday, and claim your chance at the lucky wheel.
The good thing is that the spin at the lucky wheel is free. So drive to the Diamond Casino & Resort in the game and enter the building through the main entrance. Once inside the casino, go to the right along the podium and you will be right in front of the lucky wheel.
Come closer and the game will explain how you can spin it.
Keep in mind that the lucky wheel has a cooldown of 24 hours. So if you spun the lucky wheel yesterday, on Tuesday, at 10:00 PM, you’ll have to wait until 10:00 PM today to use your free spin. There is no way to spin more than once per day by spending money.
What is known: You will not find the Formula 1 car on the podium in the casino without a reason. On February 27, 2020, a new racing series starts in GTA Online, the Open Wheel Race Series.
At the same time, the Progen PR4 will also come to the car dealer and will be available for purchase there. You will find it on the website of Legendary Motorsport, where you can also buy the fastest cars of GTA Online.
Are you still short on cash? Then combine your casino visit today with a way to earn money. A time trial grants you 102,000 GTA dollars in just under 2 minutes. You can find even more money here:
In FIFA 20, the new Team of the Week is coming this evening. However, some players apparently already had some of the new cards in packs last night.
When does the TOTW come out? Normally, the Team of the Week is presented on Wednesday afternoon at 4 PM. It is then revealed in the game at 7 PM. However, something seems to have gone wrong this Wednesday.
Players find cards too early: Apparently, the new TOTW 24 has already landed in packs during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. Players report having drawn some of the cards that were also mentioned in the predictions.
Which players were involved?
These players were drawn: Some players have already shared their finds on Reddit and Twitter. Twitter user “Ben” apparently had the luck of securing new Lewandowski TOTW cards:
This would mean that Lewandowski’s Headliners card could also be improved by one point. Reddit user Coltray94 snagged a new TOTW card for Bruno Fernandes early:
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Other players that have already been found include:
Kolarov
Zagadou
Nkunku
Koke
Muslera
Aubameyang
Pena
Burke
Pallois
Remy
In the meantime, it seems that the early TOTW has been removed from the packs again. On Reddit, players show current normal cards of the TOTW players, which means that the special cards should no longer be found in packs. Which cards will still be in the team will be revealed this afternoon, when the TOTW is officially presented.
Delirium is the new expansion of the online action RPG Path of Exile (PC, PS4, Xbox One). The release is on March 13, 2020. What this brings should fulfill the wishes of many fans.
PoE can be a tough nut to crack and is significantly more complex than other hack ‘n slay games like Diablo 3. This is exactly what the developers build upon. Delirium will be even harder, more extensive, and more complex.
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What does the add-on bring? Delirium will introduce a series of innovations that should please PoE fans. We present them to you here.
The Delirium Mirrors
These mirrors appear with the new add-on in every area. If you touch the mirrors, you will fall into a Delirium for one minute. You will find yourself in a foggy area where you will face particularly tough opponents.
The further you venture into this fog, the more and tougher monsters will appear. Boss opponents will also be influenced by this mechanic. It is therefore possible to encounter a familiar boss in Delirium who is even harder to defeat. Furthermore, Delirium can be combined with all existing league mechanics, including Breach or Incursion.
You do not have to touch these mirrors. However, a very valuable loot awaits you as a reward.
The Delirium Mirror leads you in PoE to a foggy area full of dangerous monsters.
New rewards
The more monsters you can defeat in your Delirium, the better the rewards will be. These can be rare items, maps, or simply the currency of Path of Exile. However, the rewards are always tied to the specific Delirium encounter and have a special theme. There might also be unique items in them. The further you progress in the fog, the better the rewards will be. However, it will also be increasingly difficult to obtain them.
Delirium Orbs are another reward. You can apply these to the maps you find in the game. This will turn that map into a Delirium level. The more orbs you use, the harder the map becomes. In return, you will receive better rewards when playing the level. This includes the new Simulacrum shards. If you collect 100 of them, a new endgame activity will be unlocked, which the developers will talk about at a later date.
The tough battles in Delirium of PoE reward you with valuable rewards.
More complex skill tree
The Delirium add-on introduces Cluster Gems in PoE. These can be applied to the outer sockets of the passive skill tree. By finding Cluster Gems of different sizes, you develop new skill groupings that can, in turn, offer new sockets. You thus create your own personal skill tree.
Additionally, there are Keystone Passives that offer new possibilities for how you play your hero. For example, if you want to play a barehanded ninja, you can unlock the corresponding Keystone Passive skill and deal a lot of damage without weapons.
With the Cluster Gems, you can expand your passive skill tree in PoE.
What is the purpose of Delirium?
Delirium aims to provide Path of Exile players with more opportunities to improve their heroes and further develop a core element of hack ‘n slays: taking risks to receive great rewards. You will face new challenges and decide for yourself how far you want to go. This is meant to make PoE more complex and harder. Something that the fans should definitely appreciate.
When does it start? Update 3.10, Delirium, is set to be released on March 13 for Path of Exile. You can already purchase one of the supporter packs. These give you some in-game currency, skins, and the soundtrack of the expansion.
What do you think of the PoE add-on Delirium? Do you like the new features?
In Pokémon GO the event around Pokémon Day has started. This time there are plenty of rare Pokémon available. Even the chance of finding Dragonite and Machamp is increased.
Additionally, there are more Pokémon that play a role in the movie “Mewtwo Strikes Back”. This film will be released on February 27 on Netflix. Some of these monsters are really strong and are otherwise quite rare.
These rare Pokémon are now appearing more frequently
These are the spawns: There are plenty of Pokémon available, mainly from Generation 1. We will show you the most interesting spawns:
Dragonite
Machamp
Phanpy and Donphan
Ponyta and Rapidash
Nidoking and Nidoqueen
Flareon and Arcanine
Sandshrew and Sandslash
Scyther
Bulbasaur
Rhyhorn
Vulpix and Ninetales
Tentacool and Tentacruel
Pikachu and Eevee with Party Hat
A player has spotted Dragonite nearby. Source: reddit
Which Pokémon are particularly interesting? Dragonite and Machamp are the highlights of the event. You won’t find them on every corner, but keeping an eye on the Nearby list might lead you to one. They are among the best attackers in the game.
Rare shiny checks, like Sandshrew or Flareon, are also interesting. These Pokémon are otherwise rarely found in the wild and are currently noticeably more frequent.
The Striker 45 was introduced as a Battle Pass weapon in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and combines high range with 3-hit kills of the SMGs. Here are some good setups and details about the Season 2 weapon.
What kind of weapon is this? The Striker 45 arrived with Season 2 in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and is one of the Battle Pass weapons alongside the assault rifle Grau 5.56.
The SMG is based on the .45 SMG from the American arms manufacturer LWRC International and represents the company’s first foray into the submachine gun market. The weapon is actually based on an assault rifle platform and gives the impression of an AR rather than a pure SMG in CoD.
The ammunition attachment “12-round .45 Hollow Point Magazine” can now achieve 2-shot kills in the chest area. Since the weapon delivers a 2-shot burst with this ammunition, a “burst” is enough to take down opponents.
The TTK here is only 117 ms up to 25 meters. The range can be further improved with attachments.
The Striker 45 stands out particularly with its truly high 3-hit range, where 3 shots are sufficient for a kill. This almost falls into the 4-shot range of the M4A1 assault rifle, which is around 25 meters. The values apply to torso hits, on which SMGs have a bonus multiplier.
If you want to learn more about the values and specifications of the Striker 45, check out the English video from YouTuber and CoD analyst “TheXclusiveAce”:
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What should I consider when modifying? The Striker 45 feels particularly inaccurate at the start. When aiming, the sight moves significantly (Idle Sway) even without movement, and the recoil makes the weapon jump in all directions. You should always plan for an attachment to reduce recoil. Here are a few attachments for better aiming in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Setup 1 – For beginners
Laser: 1mw Laser
Stock: FSS Guardian
Underbarrel: Commando Grip
Why this setup for beginners? With the stock, the weapon feels much steadier as the “Idle Sway” almost completely disappears. The Commando Grip is nearly always useful for this weapon to control strong recoil. The laser supports hip-fire. This gives you a good starting point and allows you to notice how further attachments improve the weapon.
Setup 2 – Stealth Loadout
Muzzle: Silencer (Monolithic)
Barrel: 400 mm Stainless Steel
Underbarrel: Commando Grip
Ammunition: 45-round Magazine
Grip: FTAC G-5 EXO
What does this setup bring me? Here you get a balanced SMG build that fully boosts the advantages of the weapon, but makes minor sacrifices in recoil and ADS speed. Since the weapon offers high movement speed, this build feels very mobile. For “TheXclusiveAce”, it’s a solid configuration.
Play this setup at short to medium range and utilize the strong 3-shot range, which exceeds 30 meters with the barrel and silencer. With the 45-round magazine, you can navigate behind enemy lines for a long time without scavenging. Helpful in objective-based modes on smaller maps, like Domination.
Setup 3 – Assault Rifle/SMG Hybrid
Barrel: 400 mm Stainless Steel
Sight: G.I. Mini Reflex
Stock: FSS Guardian
Underbarrel: Commando Grip
Ammunition: 45-round Magazine
Grip: FTAC G-5 EXO
When can this build help me? “TheXclusiveAce” refers to this configuration as an Assault Rifle/SMG hybrid. The Striker 45 becomes well controllable thanks to the stock and underbarrel, providing secure kills at greater distances along with the sight.
Advantages are particularly evident on larger maps or in the “Ground War” mode. The 4-shot range exceeds 50 meters and even outperforms some assault rifles, such as the strong RAM-7.
Pros and Cons of the Striker 45
Pro
Very good 3-hit range
Decent ADS speed
Good chances for 2-shot kills with Hollow Point ammunition attachment
Contra
Must be unlocked with the Battle Pass
Low rate of fire
High recoil
Strong “Idle Sway”
Striker 45 merely average in Core, but shines in Hardcore
How does the weapon compare to the MP5? According to “TheXclusiveAce”, the MP5 is clearly superior to the Striker 45. The comparatively high time-to-kill of the Season 2 weapon is not sufficiently compensated by the excellent range to keep up with the strong SMGs.
Update March 1: Due to the changes to the “.45 Hollow Point ammunition”, the Striker 45 really comes close to the MP5. The range of 2-shot kills is very high, making the Battle Pass SMG one of the best submachine guns.
What does the Striker 45 still do well? The Striker 45 brings an excellent value in which even the MP5 can only marvel. In the 3-hit zone, headshots deal 55 damage, allowing for kills with just 2 hits. The TTK here is unbeatable at 97 ms up to potentially 30 meters.
The weapon primarily leverages its advantages at longer ranges and competes here with assault rifles. In the 3-hit range, the weapon achieves kills in 194 ms at over 30 meters, performing better than the M4 in this regard. However, it remains an SMG and does not offer the stable gameplay feel of an AR.
If you enjoy playing in Hardcore mode, the weapon could also be fun for you. With the ammunition attachment “12-round .45 Hollow Point Magazine”, the Striker 45 receives a solid damage boost, achieving one-shot kills up to nearly 35 meters. For a mobile submachine gun, this is a really good value that allows it to compete with the best weapons in Hardcore mode.
Have you already tested the Striker 45? How does the new weapon perform in your opinion? With its range, it would almost be suitable for Battle Royale:
The new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Update 1.15 is now available for PS4, Xbox One, and PC and features various adjustments as well as new content. We take a look at the most important changes after the new patch.
What is the new update all about? On the evening of February 25, Update 1.15 for CoD Modern Warfare was released. The latest patch is up to 10GB in size depending on the platform.
Most importantly – What about Warzone? Contrary to some rumors, the Battle Royale mode Warzone was not activated with the recent Update 1.15 last night. An official introduction is still pending, so fans must remain patient.
Changes in Modern Warfare with Update 1.15 – The Patch Notes
Here we summarize the most important changes and innovations from the latest Modern Warfare update.
New Map, Modes, and Playlists
New Map: For the Gunfight mode, there is now the new map Bazaar, which has been added to the rotation. The map takes place in a tight and winding market in Urzikstan, features 3 lanes along with different height levels, and is the 2nd new map for Gunfight in Season 2 after Rust.
New Playlists and Modes:
You can now play 3vs3 Gunfight in a dedicated playlist only on the map Rust and only with snipers.
Thanks to the new playlist “Thick, Old Houseboat”, you can now play through 3 of the most popular maps from Modern Warfare in various modes. Rust, Shipment, and Shoot House rotate here.
With “Grounded Ground War”, there is now an alternative version of the large-scale Ground War mode. While large battles can still be fought here, tanks are not included. The focus is on infantry and small, fast vehicles. Additionally, Realism Rules are active.
With “Massive Infection”, the popular Infection mode can now be played in a larger format on Aniyah Palace, a Ground War map.
Nerfs, Buffs, and Weapon Changes
Buffs: In total, 3 weapons have been upgraded with the new update:
The “Model 680” shotgun and the associated “XRK 30.0 Sport” barrel have had their range slightly increased.
For the SA87 LMG, which was recently buffed with Season 2, the recoil has been reduced for the 12.4 Factory barrel.
For the AK, the damage for the 5.45x39mm Round Mags has been increased at medium as well as close range.
Nerfs: This time, there have been nerfs for 4 weapons – three shotguns and the crossbow:
The loading time for the crossbow has now increased.
For the attachments (all barrels) Model 680 – XRK 18.0” Liberator, R9-0 Force TAC Sentry, and Origin 12 Forge TAC Precision, the range has been slightly reduced and the ADS time has been increased.
Other Changes:
For the new SMG Striker 45, the range and ADS speed have been adjusted to match the description of the 300mm Poly barrel.
Additionally, under-barrel shotguns have been adjusted. The number of pellets, as well as range and ammunition count (to 8), have been increased, the fire rate has been reduced, and the automatic weapon switch (after empty) has been tuned.
What Will Change with Update 1.15
Bugfixes: The new patch has fixed numerous issues – including:
Some map exploits
Regiment tags
Mouse issues after the last update
Incorrect display for career level
Spawn exploits
White phosphorus, which could kill all players instantly in realism modes
Problems and bugs in numerous challenges
Issues in the SpecOps mode
Stability issues on PC
Official Patch Notes for CoD Modern Warfare Update 1.15: If you want to check out all the changes in detail, you can do so here:
What Was Not in the Patch Notes: With Update 1.15, some changes came into play that were not listed in the accompanying official patch notes:
The Uzi submachine gun has received new attachments – a new barrel and a new magazine for ammunition.
Furthermore, the operator missions have now been moved from the mission menu to the operator menu and no longer need to be selected manually. If a mission is available for an operator, it will automatically activate when the respective operator is selected.
Destiny 2 has dropped the bomb: The Trials of Osiris are making their return. Read all about the loot, new maps, and the date.
Many have been waiting for this: The return of the Trials is officially confirmed. In the early morning hours, Destiny 2 spilled the beans: On March 13, the new variant of the Trials of Osiris will begin.
In Season 10, 3 vs. 3 matches will be played again. It also seems that the Trials will be available to everyone, regardless of whether you buy the Season Pass in Season 10 or are playing the free version.
What are the Trials anyway? Behind this name is a special PvP mode: the Trials of Osiris. In small teams, players compete in a ruthless competition. The goal is the so-called Lighthouse.
To reach it, several matches must be won in a row. Traditionally, powerful and prestigious loot is the reward. In Destiny 1, the Trials of Osiris were considered one of the weekly highlights.
These maps are coming back: Three popular “Destiny 1” maps will return along with the Trials:
Exodus Blue
Cauldron
Anomaly
These maps will likely also be playable in the regular Crucible.
This is what’s known about the loot: In the introduction video, weapons and armor with an Egyptian-themed Trials design are shown. It also says, “Some of the coolest original gear is coming back.”
For players who achieve a flawless run, there is a special reward. The Trials armor glows, showing all other guardians that you have fought your way to the Lighthouse this week.
The new Trials gear is heavily inspired by the original
What about level advantages and the artifact? It seems that level advantages will be active in the Trials. In the clip, a guardian’s name is highlighted in deep red as a Dawnblade super survives.
This is not possible at the same level. However, there is currently no official confirmation regarding the effects of the artifact.
A special sandbox for the Trials? An interesting detail from the above video are the damage numbers:
A scout rifle deals 444 damage
A hand cannon (Last Word) hits at range with 270 damage
The “Golden Gun” super of the hunter exceeds 4000 damage
One possibility could be that we are seeing a kind of test environment from Bungie in the video. The Destiny developer could be experimenting with the numbers.
The PvP expert Aztecross comments on this (via YouTube). He states that whenever he has visited Bungie for testing, he has never seen such drastically altered damage numbers. He assumes it could be a special sandbox in the Trials that is patched separately from the normal PvP.
This is what we know about the connection: Two factors are mentioned as criteria for matchmaking:
Connection quality is prioritized
It matters how many victories you have on your Trials ticket. If you are still without victories, you will not face a team that has already won 6 matches.
In Wolcen there is crafting that allows players to re-roll their items using “Aether Reagents”. Through Entropy Ball, Eireban Tear or Ohmic Echo, modifiers are removed or gained anew. We explain in the guide in German how crafting with the reagents works and what role the gemstones play.
Anyone who has been traveling in Wolcen for a while will stumble upon strange green marked items that are randomly dropped by mobs: Aether Reagent.
We explain in our crafting guide for Wolcen in German how to use these reagents to obtain better items and what to consider. This includes our own experience with the action RPG and the YouTuber ZiggyDaming.
Papa Grimlock explains a lot to the players, unfortunately not about crafting.
The 2 Rarity Levels and 4 Types of Reagents in Wolcen
There are two colors of reagents:
The white ones are for normal items. You should only use them for rare items (yellow).
The red items are “larger versions” of these items, which you should use for legendary items (red).
What can be changed with the reagent? You can change the “blue” modifiers of an item in Wolcen. The “white” modifiers are fixed, and nothing can be changed about them.
Therefore, it is important to use an item with a high base level and strong white modifiers as a starting point as “base material” for crafting.
You use a reagent by activating it with the right-click. You apply it to the item you want to change with a left-click.
The Entropy Ball in red. It allows items to be re-rolled. The red version is intended for “Legendary Items”.
The simplest item is the Entropy Ball. It re-rolls an item completely. All blue skills are re-rolled.
The second item is “Ohmic Echo”: This item removes a random modifier and adds a new one.
Ohmic Echo: The item loses one attribute, gaining a new one.
The third item is “Abyssal Tear”: The reagent only removes one modifier, thus making an item weaker, but also creates space for new, better attributes.
The fourth item is “Eireban Tear”: This item adds a modifier if there is still space on the item. Normally, one modifier was removed earlier with the other tear when using Eireban Tear.
The strongest reagent: Adds a modifier if there is still space on the item.
With Gemstones, You Help Luck Come Along
This is how gemstones work: If an item has sockets for gemstones, this gives the player the ability to influence the random factor. Because a newly rolled modifier (or a protected one during Abyssal Tears) has the chance of matching the values associated with a gemstone.
The used gemstones are destroyed during crafting, but the sockets themselves remain. According to YouTuber ZiggyD Gaming, all sockets should be filled; otherwise, there is a chance that the stones will not have any effect.
The gemstones have an appropriate type: For example, lapis lazuli is associated with the “Lightning” element, so an item could receive a modifier that loosely goes in this direction. This means that a lightning gemstone could grant elemental resistance.
They get scared when you come with strong optimized items.
What to consider when crafting with gemstones:
With the Entropy Ball, the gemstones only influence one modifier – not all.
With “Ohmic Echo,” the gemstones influence which modifier is added – not which one disappears.
If you want to remove a modifier using “Abyssal Tear” and socket gemstones that relate to physical damage, there is a high chance of keeping a matching modifier.
If you use “Eireban Tear” on an item that has these sockets, the chance of adding a modifier would be higher.
These gemstones are particularly valuable in crafting.
This gemstone should be kept: A special role is played by the gemstone “Genesis Stone” – those who use it with “Eireban Tear” have the chance to gain a special modifier that is only found on specific items obtained through the “Untainted” mechanic in expeditions.
However, there must be space on the item.
Wolcen Guide: Crafting in Practice
This is how crafting works: If you only want to craft “quickly” and do not want to use many resources on an item, you can re-roll it with the Entropy Ball and hope that it eventually fits.
If you want to experiment more, use the “Ohmic Echo” and gemstones to gain more influence over the result. You hope that a bad modifier goes away and a suitable one comes on.
If you want to get more out of crafting, work with the two tears and try to get rid of a weak modifier while protecting a strong one. Afterwards, you try to add a strong modifier to the item with the second tear. With this tactic, many gemstones and tears will be wasted.
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The 3rd wing of the Ny’alotha raid in World of Warcraft is open. We will tell you how to easily defeat Shad’har, Drest’agath, and Il’gynoth.
In World of Warcraft, the 3rd wing of the current raid Ny’alotha opened today (February 26, 2020) for the LFR difficulty. This is the big raid from patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth. This means that all players can tackle three new bosses to acquire cool loot and experience the next part of the story of the Black Empire. To ensure you aren’t the infamous “one idiot” in the LFR who doesn’t know the mechanics, we have a few quick tips for you to familiarize yourself with the key mechanics of the boss fights.
How to defeat Shad’har, Drest’agath, and Il’gynoth in Ny’alotha
The new wing comes with 3 bosses and increases the difficulty slightly. The fights in LFR are still not particularly complex; however, you should be aware of at least one or two mechanics per fight.
How to defeat Shad’har: The eerie dog Shad’har has three different phases, which change at 66% and 33% of its health points. However, most of the abilities in the phases are so similar that hardly any adjustment is necessary. Just keep the following tips in mind:
Dodge Shad’har’s breath attacks. He turns in one direction and inflicts high damage to all targets in front of him after a short delay.
If you are affected by “Debilitating Bite”, reduce the damage taken through defensive abilities to relieve the healers.
If you are being chased by “Living Miasma”, keep your distance from all other players, as the explosion does high damage the closer other players are to you.
Tanks should also ensure that a tank never has both “Corrosion” and “Crush” as debuffs at the same time. Quick taunting is necessary then.
How to defeat Drest’agath: Drestagath is a fight consisting of many adds in the form of different tentacles. The peculiarity is that Drestagath regenerates all damage players deal to him as long as they do not have a special buff. Simply attacking the boss will not achieve the goal. Keep the following tips in mind:
Kill the countless adds. They leave behind black orbs. Run through the orbs to receive the buff “Void-Infused Secret” for a short time. Only while you have this buff can you actually injure the boss.
Ranged players should focus on “Gullet of Drest’agath” while maintaining a large distance from the tentacles.
Melee fighters attack the “Tentacles of Drest’agath” and avoid the tentacle strikes.
Healers should save their cooldowns until Drest’agath has accumulated 100 Agony, then use “Pain’s Twists” to deal high damage to all players.
How to defeat Il’gynoth, the Reborn Corruption: Most players may remember Il’gynoth from the Emerald Dream of Legion. However, in Ny’alotha, he has a more developed form and several new abilities. You must repeatedly defeat Il’gynoth to be able to attack his organs afterward. If you destroy 3 organs and Il’gynoth, you win the fight.
All players must guide the laser from “Gaze of the Corruptor” so that the resulting puddles do not obstruct the rest of the raid.
Focus on one organ of corruption in Phase 2, but interrupt all other organs to prevent too much blood from Ny’alotha from spawning (additional adds). Kill the blood if it spawns.
Healers should try to remove the negative effect “Recurring Nightmare” from all players as soon as possible.
If you keep these tips in mind, these three bosses should not pose a significant problem. Especially with Il’gynoth, it can be helpful to explain to the raid that they cannot inflict lasting damage on the boss as long as they do not have the corresponding buff – a few lines in chat can save a lot of frustration.
DOOM Eternal offers some interesting features that should keep you engaged with the game for a long time – both in the endgame and on the way there. We present to you three of the contents that the new shooter wants to keep you entertained with.
What are these features? The features are in-game contents that serve various functions:
The Fortress of DOOM ensures your progress while playing.
Master Levels provide you with tougher, repeatable missions.
The Battlemode offers multiplayer and varied PvP.
Each of these features ensures that you always have something to do. We will explain to you exactly how they work.
Fortress of DOOM – The Player Progression
What is the Fortress of DOOM? The Fortress is a space fortress above the Earth, to which the Doomslayer returns after each mission. The Fortress can be expanded and serves as a hub for just about every activity.
From there, you start new missions and equip the Doomslayer with new abilities. If you collect enough cores, you will unlock more areas of the Fortress or new weapons, skills (like the Ice Grenade), and skins.
Not all functions and secrets of the Fortress are known yet, but you will surely spend a large part of your time here, so you will definitely figure out a lot on your own.
This is how the Fortress provides long-term motivation: In some videos featuring gameplay scenes, you can see what the Fortress has to offer. It is not only massive but also contains several features that can keep you entertained:
The RIPatorium – A prison as a training center where you can test new weapons, equipment, and abilities.
Picture frames – Search the world for records to display them in the Fortress. When you use them, the corresponding track will play in the Fortress – presumably harder music than in the TV spot.
The “Mancave” of the Doomslayer – Here, the Doomslayer displays replicas of collected weapons and killed enemies, collects books, guitars, and comics, and even has a PC set up. On this PC, you can play a secret game if you find enough floppy disks.
IGN took a tour of the Fortress with the developers. We have embedded the video for you here:
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By the way: You won’t only receive upgrades in the Fortress of DOOM. The Praetorian armor can also be improved via tokens that you find along the way. The same goes for weapons, which you can equip with new perks.
You also receive upgrade materials for the Doomslayer himself, with which you can acquire new abilities and runes that grant you special moves.
What are Master Levels? Master Levels are somewhat like the “New Game +” of DOOM Eternal. They allow you to replay already completed levels, but with tougher and sometimes even new enemies.
The levels generally run exactly the same as the first time, but are filled with stronger demons like more Pain Elementals, Mancubi, Revenants, and more. It is not just about having more enemies; they are also positioned in a way that requires you to devise tactics and strategies.
You should already have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of your equipment before you start.
IGN has released a nine-minute video featuring gameplay of the Master Levels. This will give you a better idea of what it’s like:
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This is how the Master Levels provide long-term motivation: Master Levels are not just a new difficulty, but are generally harder. You can also spice them up or tone them down with the chosen difficulty level.
This serves to train your skills as a Doomslayer to the fullest and to bring out every bit of your character. You learn here how to best fight opponents, what weaknesses they have, and how to use your abilities in combination.
In doing so, you not only train your skills against the NPC demons, but you may also learn a few tricks for PvP.
Battlemode instead of Deathmatch – The Multiplayer of DOOM Eternal
What is the Battlemode? The Battlemode is the alternative to the popular multiplayer of the DOOM series, which has so far been known for its fast-paced and brutal deathmatches. The Battlemode, however, offers a completely new approach.
You play in a round an asymmetric match of two demons against a fully equipped Doomslayer. The Doomslayer has access to all equipment, including the BFG, as long as he survives.
The demons have special skills that they can use, and minions that they can summon. They fight together against the Doomslayer, and he must kill both within a certain time to win. Otherwise, the defeated one will be revived and the game continues.
Here, too, IGN has a video showcasing 12 minutes of gameplay of the Battlemode:
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This is how the Battlemode provides long-term motivation: Since this is the PvP feature, the competitive mentality is the driving force. The Battlemode challenges both sides:
Doomslayers have to prove they are stronger than the combined power of two other players.
Demons have to kill a fully equipped badass who slaughters entire armies of demons single-handedly.
Especially interesting is that players can take on the perspective of the “bad guys.” There are different classes of demons, each with special abilities that can complement each other.
The Revenant is one of the possible demons.
This ensures that every match can play out differently, and even if a “meta” should crystallize, a player with an “off-meta” demon could be so strong that he really challenges experienced Doomslayers. Here, finesse and practice are required.
What additional content is coming to DOOM Eternal
What is still planned?DOOM Eternal is set to receive content like an MMO, so it will be constantly expanded. The developers have not revealed a concrete plan yet, but DOOM Eternal will likely be a service game.
In the game itself, there is already a free system that looks like a battle pass, which rewards you with cosmetics for leveling up. It is quite possible that the system will be expanded to introduce seasons for the Battlemode, for even more content.
DOOM Eternal is also full of story that players can discover if they want. The developers have already revealed that pretty much every element of the environment, especially in the Fortress, has a story and is meant to provoke thought.
You can also find individual parts of the story while playing. If you want to read them, you can learn more about the background. But how much do you already know about DOOM Eternal? Let us know in the survey:
The PvP league in Pokémon GO presents you with the challenge of finding your best Pokémon at every level. Therefore, we show you a tier list of the best Pokémon in Great, Ultra, and Master league.
This is what the tier list shows: We present the best Pokémon for each league and sort them according to their usability.
Tier 1 is the best, and the higher the number, the more specialized the Pokémon is. Since we are only presenting the best Pokémon here, the list consists only of Tier 1 to Tier 3. Therefore, there are Pokémon that can also be used, but these are more of a good counter for specific Pokémon or have too many weaknesses.
How are the tier lists composed? To help you understand why a Pokémon is in a certain tier, we explain the meanings of the classifications here:
Tier 1: Here you will find the best Pokémon of the respective league. They are the strongest and can defeat most opponents in direct comparison. This is due to their unique type combinations or the variety of their moves. They are also effective against many other Pokémon from this list.
Tier 2: Here you will find Pokémon that complement the Tier 1 Pokémon well. It also includes Pokémon that are good attackers of their type but cannot be used as widely as the monsters from Tier 1. For example, a Venusaur is a solid Grass-type attacker, but can be defeated quite well with the right counter.
Tier 3: Here you will find Pokémon that are a strong addition to any team but are not as dominant when viewed individually. In addition, there are better alternatives in higher tiers. A Meganium, for example, is a strong Grass attacker, but Venusaur is a bit better.
Tier List for Great League in Pokémon GO
What is special about this league? Here you can find several Pokémon that you can power up to 1500 CP without much Stardust, making them ideal for the Great League.
However, note that the Great League mainly consists of Pokémon that are not suitable for Raids. You need to think differently here.
You can find the overview of the best Pokémon for the Great League here:
What is special about this league? Here it is about the best Pokémon overall. Many monsters that you use in Raids can also be used in the Master League.
To build a strong team, you need to invest a lot of Stardust, as there is no CP limit.
You can find the overview of the best Pokémon for the Master League here:
The daily quests in the current World of Warcraft have been massively buffed. This means you will enter the Horrifying Visions much more often.
Update: This article was updated on February 26, 2020. Blizzard made an incorrect statement – The rewards for the daily quests were only increased by 30%, not 50%. The numbers in the calculations below have been updated.
This will change: With the maintenance on February 26, 2020, Blizzard increased the rewards and thus the amount of Manifested Visions received from daily quests and assaults in general. In the future, the following applies:
Daily quests grant 30% more Manifested Visions.
The main threat from N’Zoth (the “big” assault) gives 2,500 Manifested Visions, in addition to a Vessel of Horrifying Visions.
The minor threats (the “small” assaults) give 6,500 Manifested Visions (previously 5,500).
Whether these changes also affect the daily quest for the “small vision” is still unclear.
More visions mean more loot – and faster upgrading of the cape.
What does this mean exactly? To better understand, here are a few examples based on the numbers:
Due to the change, the reward for a single daily quest increases from 250 Manifested Visions to 325 Manifested Visions.
The maximum yield per day for completing all 7 quests increases from 1,750 Manifested Visions to 2,275 Manifested Visions.
In War Mode, there is still a bonus of up to 30% on this amount. This means that the maximum per day in War Mode increases from 2,275 to 2,957 Manifested Visions.
Those who complete their quests daily with the maximum War Mode bonus can – just through the 7 daily quests – visit another Horrifying Vision every three days.
This is the criticism: While the planned changes are well received by players, there is also criticism.
One frequently mentioned point is that all other activities related to assaults feel meaningless. Completing the small events or killing rare enemies grants only between 10 and 30 Manifested Visions – a barely noticeable amount.
A rare mob is thus worth only between 0.1% and 0.3% of a Vessel of Horrifying Visions (the vessel costs 10,000 Manifested Visions) and is therefore almost meaningless. Whether Blizzard will also increase these numbers is still uncertain.
Furorion helps us upgrade the cloak.
Upgrading of cloak Ahjra’kamas will be less laborious in WoW
Cloak quests will be easier: The hotfix will also bring some changes to the quests required to upgrade the legendary cloak Ashjra’kamas.
For the low upgrades (up to level 11), you can now obtain up to 4 pages from a vision if you complete enough bonus areas. For the higher levels 13, 14, and 15 (coming in the next weeks), the number of required pages will be significantly reduced. Thus, anyone should be able to complete each upgrade easily within the week they receive the task.
Will you complete the daily quests regularly again after the buff? Or will you avoid these tasks regardless of how many Manifested Visions there are?
If you still need tips and tricks for the Horrifying Visions, here we have a comprehensive guide:
After the New Year event 2020 in Overwatch , there is now a new event in Blizzard’s hero shooter. This time the carnival and the hero Ashe are in the spotlight. What skin and rewards are available for Mardi Gras 2020?
After the New Year event 2020, there has been a new event in Overwatch since February 25th. Again, this time there is a special epic skin, sprays, and a player icon.
What is the event about? The event is called “Ashe’s Mardi Gras Challenge” and centers around Elizabeth Caledonia “Calamity” Ashe, who is commonly known as Ashe.
How long does the event run? The event started on February 25, 2020, at 8 PM and runs until March 9, 2020. During this period, rewards can be earned in Overwatch. These include:
Rewards for a specific number of wins
Twitch Drops while watching certain streamers playing Overwatch during this time.
Overwatch – Ashe’s Mardi Gras Challenge
The new epic skin for Ashe, available exclusively in the event. The event runs until March 9.
How does the event work? There are, as in the last event about Mercy, three levels that can be achieved. For each level reached, there are corresponding rewards:
Win 3 games: This rewards you with the player icons Mardi Gras and Mardi-B.O.B.
Win 6 games: This rewards you with the spray “Golden Mask”
Win 9 games: Here, you will receive the epic skin for Ashe: “Mardi Gras”
The Rewards of the Ashe’s Mardi Gras Challenge in Detail
Reward for 3 wins during the event “Ashe’s Mardi Gras Challenge”
Whoever wins three games will receive the player icons Mardi Gras and Mardi-B.O.B.
Reward for 6 wins during the event “Ashe’s Mardi Gras Challenge”
Players who win 6 games during the event period will receive the spray “Golden Mask”.
Reward for 9 wins during the event “Ashe’s Mardi Gras Challenge”
For 9 wins during the event, the epic skin for Ashe: “Mardi Gras”.
Overwatch: New Twitch Rewards and Experimental Mode
What are Twitch rewards? Watching certain selected streamers on Twitch allows you to unlock six unique sprays for various characters in Overwatch.
What rewards can I collect via Twitch?
Watch streamers on Twitch during or between matches to unlock additional cosmetic extras related to Mardi Gras. Tune in to participating streams during broadcast times until March 9 to unlock six unique sprays for Ashe’s Mardi Gras Challenge.
Those who watch streamers on Twitch for 2 hours will receive the spray “Bite Ball” for Wrecking Ball.
At 4 hours of viewing time, you will receive the sprays Semlor for Brigitte and Beads for Zenyatta.
After 6 hours, you will receive the sprays: Rex (McCree), Red Death (Reaper), and Carnival (Lucio).
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Bethesda has released the official TV spot for DOOM Eternal. However, it is not well-received, at least according to the loudest voices and ratings. And that’s only because something rather trivial is off. Complaining at a high level?
This is the trailer: The new TV spot for DOOM Eternal is only 30 seconds long. It features some already familiar images, such as the Doomslayer (“Doom Guy”) and some of the crazy weapons from the new installment, like the Hellblade.
Terms like Power, Defiance, and Courage are interspersed, mixed with classic scenes where demons get a serious beating – only without blood, as it’s for television. We’ve embedded the trailer here for you:
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This is what bothers the fans about the trailer: Although the images speak for themselves, fans are hugely bothered by one thing in the new video: the music. It is backed by a rather shallow rap.
However, DOOM is known as a game series for its intensity and for Heavy Metal. Each installment is usually accompanied by shredding guitars and massive riffs that resonate in the ears as much as the harsh screams of shredded demons.
The community’s reactions are rather harsh. The video on Bethesda’s main channel has already received 11,779 downvotes versus 4,233 upvotes (as of February 25 at 6:35 PM). Some comments:
Pariah Apocalypse on YouTube writes: “Stop using rap for everything. Especially for games whose entire soundtrack is Heavy Metal with EXTREMELY BRUTAL gameplay.”
Gabi Brown on YouTube writes: “It’s not DOOM without Heavy Metal. Epic Fail of a TV spot, sorry.”
It’s all about the music
Are the fans too spoiled? For many fans of the series, Metal is simply part of the game. Especially composer Mick Gordon from Australia, who has already made the music for Doom (2016) and many Wolfenstein parts, is in their minds. Here’s one of his compositions from DOOM Eternal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Akx48dLnccQ
Accordingly, it’s hardly surprising that the target audience for DOOM Eternal, who likes this music, is now disappointed. Additionally, it’s also being debated over a content that is not particularly relevant.
This is a TV spot for television. I myself do not watch TV, so I will never see the trailer live outside of YouTube, and it will consequently not reach me – and from my circle of acquaintances, I can say that many feel the same.
The fact that fans are now upset about the music and to such a high degree shows: Everything else seems to be so good that they can now complain about something rather unimportant.
Why is Bethesda doing this?
These are possible reasons: We asked Bethesda for the reasons behind the decision and are currently waiting for a response. We will add them here as soon as we receive them.
However, it is possible that the spot is meant to attract a new audience – one that does not only enjoy Metal (and might even be put off by it) but just loves great shooters.
Hot scenes attract new gamers – why not?
The TV spot reaches more people than those who will play DOOM anyway and do not need the information. Ultimately, a larger player base brings advantages for everyone, as DOOM Eternal is set to get content like an MMO. This is only possible with financial resources.
More players mean more money that can flow into further development. And the rap in the TV spot doesn’t change the Metal in the game. But what do you say about this? How much have you noticed about DOOM Eternal?
On Tuesday, February 25th, the next expansion of the dinosaur survival hit ARK: Survival Evolved will be released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. With the release of Genesis, many new contents will be brought into the survival MMO. We will tell you when and what time the servers will start and what content you can expect.
ARK Genesis was supposed to be released in December 2019, then postponed to January 2020, and is now scheduled to be released at the end of February. At least if everything goes according to plan, February 25th is set for release and continues the incredible story of ARK.
Update 07:00: Genesis could not be started on PC. This has now been fixed.
Update 06:50: Xbox One players can now load the “Genesis Part 1 Addon” to initiate the correct download.
Update 06:20: The update on Steam is live. PS4 players need to download the “Genesis Part 1 Addon” for free to start the correct download.
Update 00:25: The developers have encountered a problem. The launch is delayed by several hours. An exact time has not yet been provided.
Update 23:20: We have expanded the article with a Genesis gallery.
The release of an expansion for the dinosaur survival hit ARK has always been associated with some chaos. Rushes on the servers, everyone wants to download at the same time, and bugs plague the first days. This will probably also be the case with Genesis.
What do the hosts say? We asked our contact at the server hoster Nitrado for information on when Genesis will be rolled out to the servers.
They will start updating the servers at 1:00 AM.
Due to the high demand and the technical challenges of the update, you should expect a delay of up to 3 hours.
By around 4:00 AM on February 26, your Genesis server should be ready. If you’re lucky, even earlier.
The Content of ARK Genesis
Genesis receives Season Pass: The DLC is being released in two parts. Part 1 will be released on February 26, while Part 2 is expected later this year. With the Genesis Season Pass, you will receive both expansions for the price of €29.99 on PC and €34.99 via PS4 and Xbox One.
ARK Genesis Gallery:
7 new dinos: Many of the already known dinos receive new possible skins with Genesis.
Cool biomes: Genesis takes place on Earth with all the landed ARKs. However, the first official new biome is the moon.
Story continued: The ARK story is continued with Genesis. The drone HLNA brings a new mission design into the game to further advance the story.
New TEK gear: Highly developed weapons like shoulder cannons, grenade launchers, and a TEK rocket launcher.
More components: Alarm systems, ocean platforms, jump pads, pressure plates.
Typical Earth: Strong focus on water.
New bosses: “Moeder” is the first underwater boss in ARK.
In the Dino MMO ARK: Survival Evolved there are countless creatures. Some of them can fly and can be tamed by you. Gliding through the air on a dino is really cool, but which are the best flying dinos? Our author Sascha will tell you.
The flying dinos in ARK: Survival Evolved are versatile and some have their very special properties. I will tell you which are the best that you should tame.
1. Pteranodon – The perfect scout
The Pteranodon is one of the passive creatures in ARK and is one of the first dinos you encounter. If you attack it, the Pteranodon will try to flee. Even though this small flying reptile doesn’t look very strong, it offers some advantages.
Pro
Often found in safe spawning areas
Is the fastest flyer
Agile
Perfect for scouting
Contra
Not very strong
Low health points
Little carrying capacity
All important information about the Pteranodon:
Diet: Carnivore
Favorite food: Regular Kibble from medium-sized eggs
Saddle: Available from level 36
Location: Found almost everywhere on every map, except Scorched Earth and Aberration
2. Argentavis – The perfect all-rounder
The Argentavis, a giant aggressive eagle, is the perfect all-rounder. Depending on your skill build, it can basically do everything. It can be used as a warbird, as a hunter, as a transport, or even as a scout. The Argentavis is also one of the best mounts for killing alphas, provided the pilot has enough flying experience.
Pro
Can do almost anything
Can carry medium-sized dinos
Has a healing buff
Serves as a mobile smithy
Contra
Slower than the Pteranodon
Can only be ridden from level 62
Takes 300% damage from headshots
All important information about the Argentavis:
Diet: Carnivore
Favorite food: Superior Kibble from large eggs
Saddle: Available from level 62
Location: Found on every map, except Aberration, in mountainous areas
3. Snow Owl – The group healer
The Snow Owl can only be found in Extinction but offers some special features. It can be used as an all-rounder like the Argentavis or as a group healer. The special attack of this owl freezes itself and all surrounding targets, healing everyone by 40 health points per second. It also possesses an infrared vision to detect heat signatures from afar.
Pro
Has infrared vision
Can heal creatures
Can freeze creatures in a dive
Good all-rounder
Contra
Only found on one map
Saddle only available from level 61
Has a large turning radius
All important information about the Snow Owl:
Diet: Carnivore
Favorite food: Superior Kibble from large eggs
Saddle: Available from level 61
Location: Only found in Extinction in the Frost biome
4. Tapejara – The perfect hunter
The Tapejara has become my absolute favorite over time. On one hand, it can carry three players and medium-sized creatures, on the other hand, its mobility is a dream. The Tapejara can be controlled like a helicopter and positioned perfectly. However, if you approach it, it will seek to escape as a passive bird.
This flying dino is well-suited as a hunter because two players with a ranged weapon can safely shoot other dinos or players from the back of the Tapejara while the first player is at the controls.
Pro
Perfect mobility
Can carry 3 players
Can cling to vertical walls
Contra
Regenerates stamina slower than others
All important information about the Tapejara:
Diet: Carnivore
Favorite food: Superior Kibble from large eggs
Saddle: Available from level 55
Location: Found on every map, except Aberration, in warmer and forested areas
5. Wyvern – The battle machine
The Wyverns are among the most popular creatures in ARK and are seen as a plague in the cool story. They are not easy to obtain, very strong, and depending on their type, have a fire, lightning, ice, or poison breath. They are very aggressive and cannot be tamed in the wild. They are feared opponents and the kings of the skies. They are also excellent for hunting gigas or titans.
Pro
Strong fighters
Fire, lightning, ice, or poison breath
Fast
Low stamina consumption
No saddle required
Contra
Cannot be tamed in the wild
Hard to obtain
Large turning radius
All important information about the Wyvern:
Diet: Carnivore
Favorite food: Meat
Saddle: No saddle required
Location: Found on Scorched Earth, Ragnarok, and Valguero. Corrupted Wyverns can be found on Extinction
The Wyverns cannot be tamed. You must steal an egg and hatch it. It can take 96 hours for a Wyvern to fully mature.
Which flying dinos are your favorites? Are you looking forward to the new dinos in Genesis? Let us know in the comments.
