LoL: Aphelios is the most banned champion in history – What’s the reason?

The new champion Aphelios, who was released in League of Legends in December, is the most banned champion in history. However, a major nerf is still yet to come.

What record did Aphelios set? In the Challenger League in Korea, the champion Aphelios set a unique record. He achieved a ban rate of an incredible 223.47%.

This number arises because both teams can ban the same champion, achieving a 200% ban rate. If a match is not completed correctly and is restarted, the champion is banned again. However, a new game is not created. This allowed Aphelios to exceed the 200% mark.

  • In comparison, the champion Akali has a ban rate of 174.37%
  • In 3rd place is Qiyana with a rate of 138.37%.
  • After that, it gets into double digits.

In addition to the ban rate, Aphelios managed to be played in 15.1% of the games. It can thus be assumed that in almost all games of the Korean Challenger, either Aphelios was banned or played.

Statistics of the Korean Challenger League (Source: reddit)

Similar numbers to Aphelios were only achieved by the champion Kassadin in Season 4. There he achieved a 95% ban rate and almost a 5% pick rate. At that time, teams could not ban the same champion.

What is the problem with Aphelios? The new champion has 5 different weapon sets and correspondingly many abilities. This makes it difficult for opponents to gauge his attacks.

Many players also criticize the fact that as a player of Aphelios, you can hardly make decisions regarding weapon switching. This makes him far less complex than expected.

League of Legends Champion Aphelios Weapon Kit Title
The different weapons

Weapon sets make predictions impossible

That’s why the weapons are a problem: In the reddit thread about the ban rate of Aphelios, the user Kipsteria summarizes the problems with the champion well:

  • A core competence in LoL is knowing where the champions have their strengths and weaknesses and when to win a duel or better retreat. The level of the champions and the items also play an important role.
  • With Aphelios, this is difficult because he has 22 different abilities, and only the player himself can see which weapon will be selected next. Items also have various interactions with his abilities. Thus, knowledge of the duels is lost.
  • Additionally, there are weapon combinations that deal damage, while others heal significantly. If one is not aware of the latter and is unlucky, one can quickly die during a tower dive, for example.
  • Complicating matters further, Aphelios is banned so often that many players do not even know him and learn to counter him.

Why is nothing being changed about Aphelios? Many players on reddit are wondering why Riot Games is not making any major adjustments to the champion. The user IWillNameMyChildZoe goes even further:

This champion should not have even left the drawing board with this concept, let alone reach the live servers.

He is not alone in this opinion. Even at the time of release, Aphelios was heavily criticized. The reddit thread “Aphelios isn’t hard to play, it’s just hard to play against him” remained in the top 3 for several days.

LoL Akali Skin
Akali, who is considered a very strong champion, is the second most banned champion

Patch 10.1 changed little: The new patch 10.1, which brought the latest changes before the start of the new Season 10, contained a minor nerf. One ability was slightly weakened, and his movement speed and health points were reduced.

However, the fundamental issues in the form of too many abilities continue to exist. It is still unknown when and what Riot will do to make Aphelios more playable.

As of yesterday, Aphelios is no longer the newest champion. Patch 10.1 introduced Sett, a new top laner:

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New change leaves players fearing: FIFA 20 will be even stingier with coins

Currently, the TOTY event is running in FIFA 20, which also brought new SBCs. However, it is precisely these that are worrying players right now.

These are the SBCs in question: The Team of the Year not only brought extremely powerful cards but also new SBCs where players could secure special players. For example, players can currently try the strong Flashback SBCs for David Luiz and Manuel Neuer.

This is the problem with the SBCs: In addition to the Flashbacks, there is also a TOTY Challenge SBC that gives you a small Prime Gold Players Pack. The unusual thing is: The pack is untradeable. This means that players drawn from it cannot be sold on the transfer market.

FIFA 20 Neuer Luiz

If you now look at the expensive Flashback SBCs, you realize: The packs from the sub-challenges are also not tradable. A fact that players are not happy about at all.

Community outraged: Is an important coin source drying up?

That’s why players are worried: The fact that packs from event SBCs are consistently untradeable is new. Normally, you can complete the SBCs and get back part of your investment by selling the unwanted players from the packs. Therefore, the SBCs represent an important source of income for players who buy few or no packs.

If packs from SBCs should generally be untradeable in the future, it will become a problem. Then suddenly, a lot of players that you can only use for first owner objectives will end up in the club. Coins from SBCs would then no longer be obtained – and one would have to revert to players from packs or other trading methods.

FIFA 20 SBC Coins
Coins cannot be earned with the new SBCs

This is what the community says: On reddit, many players fear that the untradeable packs could become a trend. User TheCowardlyLion sees the untradeable SBC packs only as the beginning: “What’s next? Untradeable Weekend League rewards? Bronze packs that are completely removed from the game? They will do everything to force you to spend money.”

User Ndawg360 goes even further: “Untradeable league SBCs and advertising during halftime,” he imagines. While the second point sounds unlikely, it shows that players are seriously concerned.

Because the fewer opportunities there are in the game to earn coins, the more likely players may resort to real money currency FIFA Coins to build competitive teams. And the pay-to-win factor would increase even more.

It was also shown directly at the start of the TOTY how difficult it is to get good players in FIFA 20:

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WoW: Why you should spend your Titan Residuum quickly now

Your Titan Residuum in World of Warcraft will soon expire. You only have a few days left to spend it!

During WoW: Battle for Azeroth, Blizzard implemented the resource “Titan Residuum”. This can be obtained from the weekly “Mythic+” chest as well as from dismantling Azerite items. The Titan Residuum can then be exchanged at the astral traders in Boralus (Alliance) and Dazar’alor (Horde) for other Azerite items.

But that will soon be over. Those who still have large amounts of Titan Residuum should spend it quickly.

You can spend your Titan Residuum at Vashreen.

What happens to the Residuum? With the maintenance on 15.01.2019, not only will Patch 8.3 Visions of N’Zoth be implemented, but the Titan Residuum will also be converted into silver. The exact rate is not yet known, but it seems most likely that one Titan Residuum will only yield one silver to prevent disrupting the economy of the realms.

Here are some things you definitely should do before Patch 8.3.

With the start of Season 4, which begins a few weeks later, players will once again be able to buy Titan Residuum and collect the best items from the vendor. The farming starts all over again, ensuring that all players begin on the same footing. But Patch 8.3 also has a few general improvements.

Those who can should spend their Titan Residuum now.

Why is Blizzard doing this? Those who remember the previous patches might wonder, since the Titan Residuum was also not reset there. However, this time is different, and Blizzard gives two reasons for this:

  • The numbers for Titan Residuum have become too large. Some items cost 200,000 Residuum. Blizzard wants to reduce the numbers to a smaller, more easily understandable value.
  • Less pressure on professionals: Many professional players, who wait weeks before a patch for the next raid and the “World First Race”, had the idea to farm gigantic amounts of Titan Residuum to have an advantage at the launch of a new season. To prevent this from being necessary, Blizzard simply removes this possibility.

Do you still have Titan Residuum that you need to spend? Or have you long since invested the resource in countless Azerite items?

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Twitch streamers explain what makes Escape from Tarkov: the “Gear Fear”

Escape from Tarkov has become a real phenomenon on Twitch. Streamers like DrDisrespect and xQc now explain what makes the game so much fun for them and what draws them to Escape from Tarkov.

What is “Gear Fear”? In Escape from Tarkov, you start each round with a setup of equipment that you assemble from your stash. You then roam around and collect additional supplies.

The catch is that you lose everything when you die – including the items you took with you. This creates a constant “fear” for your gear: the “Gear Fear.”

Since others, especially ruthless players, want to profit from your collected items, this further adds to the ever-present danger. Some players even camp at the exit of the map, which is especially underhanded.

The Doc loves this fear

This is what DrDisrespect says: The streamer DrDisrespect is blown away by Escape from Tarkov. Over the past week, he has almost exclusively played the hardcore shooter from Battlestar Games – a total of over 28 hours (via sullygnome, as of January 8).

While examining one of his new weapons and thinking about how he can customize it with the detailed modification system, he praises the game: “The game is pretty intense, I have to give it to the people.”

For him, however, it is also important to consider the “Gear Fear.” A user asked him how he deals with the fact that other players can take his equipment from him.

His answer: Build a stockpile and “insure” equipment. Insured items are refunded if they are not taken out of the raid. However, this costs money (rubles in-game).

I think if you come into a good economic situation, if you can insure every single piece and if you can do that constantly, you can still use everything even if you die. That has really helped my peace of mind, but you first have to have the money.

So far, the Doc has really enjoyed Escape from Tarkov, but has previously cursed his beloved games at some point. Perhaps it will turn out like with Apex Legends and he simply cannot stop.

For xQc, it’s “like playing Casino”

This is what xQc says: Streamer and former Overwatch pro Félix “xQc” Lengyel has also been playing EFT more frequently lately. For him, this risk of losing his equipment brings a completely different thrill.

I feel like a real gambler. This game is literally gambling. I felt exactly that way when I once went to the casino. That’s exactly how I feel when I play this game – all the time.

After Twitch stars shroud and Ninja switched to Mixer, xQc has made a steep climb to the top of Twitch: xQc was number 1 among the most-watched streamers in December 2019 and even now, in 2020, only the “Awesome Games Done Quick” and the Twitch streamer Pestily stand before him, who of course plays Escape from Tarkov.

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What happened to the MMO that wanted to be like GTA 5?

The MMO RAW aimed to become a sort of GTA 5 in a huge online world. However, after a failed Kickstarter campaign, the game fell silent. What’s the situation with RAW at the beginning of 2020?

What is RAW? It is a GTA-like MMO from a German indie development studio called Killerwhale Games. Essentially, you should live in a sandbox that gives you plenty of opportunities to unleash your creativity in various ways.

  • You can buy land and build houses on it. You can even buy islands.
  • You may also open shops and sell products to other players.
  • Generally, RAW is supposed to resemble real life. You have to go to work, earn a living, and use your money to expand your apartment or house.
  • You can even take on missions from other players, for example, transporting goods by truck from point A to point B.
  • If you want, you can become the mayor of a city.
  • It’s even possible to be a gangster and plan heists.
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Already Trouble with the Kickstarter Campaign

What happened? RAW was supposed to be funded through a Kickstarter campaign last summer. A total of 171,700 euros was raised from around 4,000 supporters (70,000 euros were desired), before Kickstarter ended the campaign prematurely. The campaign would have actually been successful; the players’ interest was there. However, due to the cancellation, the developers received no money.

Allegedly, the campaign violated the user rules. The team behind the game was completely taken aback by this, as there was no warning and initially no real explanation from Kickstarter.

Later, it was said that the campaign was shut down because the developers stated during it that they couldn’t complete the game with the funds raised. Kickstarter requires that projects can be completed with the income. Furthermore, there were complaints about the project.

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An image from the Kickstarter trailer, which was supposed to bring in the desired funds for the studio.

Why were there complaints? Doubts arose about whether a small indie studio with so little money could handle such a complex and extensive project. Discrepancies in the imprint made the supporters skeptical.

When a rather nasty letter from the developers followed a visit from the PC Games editorial office to the studio’s house, the complaints multiplied.

Additionally, the trailer displayed purchased assets from the site Turbosquid, which aren’t actually allowed to be used for games with virtual worlds.

What is the current situation with the MMO? After the premature end of the Kickstarter campaign, the developers stated they are preparing funding through the crowdfunding platform Indiegogo. However, this has not yet been launched.

At the moment, there is no sign of life from RAW. However, the website is still active. The community is expressing some angry words, and the accusations of fraud are not subsiding.

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There is a Communication Blackout

Here’s what happened last: At the end of October last year, a Discord channel was started, to which the developers invited fans. However, there has been no further information about the game since then.

Also, there is no response to community questions, as can be seen on Twitter. The Facebook page of Killerwhale Games has not been updated since July 18.

What are the major problems? The project seems too big for a small indie team with limited financial resources. This, combined with the fact that Kickstarter ended the campaign and allegations of fraud arose, paints a particularly poor picture regarding the development of RAW.

The developers’ silence contributes to escalating emotions further. It would be important for the team to comment on the current situation.

Raw-MMORPG

What’s next: It’s very difficult to say at the moment. It is quite possible that the developers are quietly continuing to work on RAW, to eventually show something that blows everyone away. However, without funding, this seems unlikely.

Similarly, it’s also possible that the project has been canceled after everything that has happened. Given the communication blackout, one should not have high hopes of hearing anything from RAW again. But who knows, perhaps a surprise awaits us…

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Destiny 2: Old Exotic makes Titans overpowered – Bungie responds quickly

Destiny 2 disables an Exotic again. The reason this time was a drastic glitch that allowed Titans to easily solo the raid boss Riven.

What did Bungie do? It concerns the exotic Titan Gauntlets, Wormgod’s Grip. These were disabled by Bungie yesterday, on January 7, 2020, as the studio announced on Twitter.

This armor Exotic was introduced in Season 3 (2018) with the Warmind DLC. The exotic perk is called Burning Fists. Melee kills temporarily increase melee damage. Additional kills also extend the duration and increase the effect.

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Why was this armor Exotic disabled? The reason for the disabling was a new or at least recently discovered glitch. As players found out, it was possible for Titans with the gauntlets to turn the throwing hammer (melee attack in the code of the Colossus) into an extremely powerful weapon that was very effective against single strong enemies such as raid or strike bosses.

The glitch has likely been in the game for some time, but was just recently discovered or gained enough attention because it was picked up by numerous large Destiny streamers and spread rapidly among players.

This is not the first time Bungie has had to disable an Exotic. “Broken” Exotics have previously led to such reactions from the developers several times in Destiny 2.

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What exactly did the glitch do? The glitch allowed players to stack the exotic buff of the gauntlets to maximum and then maintain it permanently while paying attention to a few things – even though the buff actually has a countdown timer.

This was nullified by the glitch, making it possible to benefit from this effect continually.

Thus, each Titan’s throwing hammer dealt enormous damage to individual enemies and could easily be picked up and thrown again – until the respective enemy was dead (a melee kill reset the buff).

Strike bosses, Majors were sometimes taken down in seconds. It was even possible to solo the final boss from the Forsaken raid, Last Wish, the Ahamkara Riven, as seen in the following video by Ehroar:

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When can the gauntlets be used again? Bungie did not specify when a solution can be expected. The tweet only mentioned that the gauntlets are disabled until a fix is released at a later time.

Afterward, these exotic gauntlets will likely disappear just as quickly as they recently attracted attention due to the glitch. Because they are not among the top Exotics for Titans.

What do you think about Bungie’s quick response? Was it the right move? Or would you have liked to have a bit more fun with these gauntlets? Sometimes Bungie lets Guardians play around with such things – like the “Lord of Wolves” shotgun once.

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Pokémon GO starts today raid hour with Heatran – All information

Tonight, January 8, 2020, there is a Raid Hour featuring Heatran in Pokémon GO. We will show you the best counters, the start time and all other important information.

What is a Raid Hour? Typically, this event takes place every Wednesday evening in Pokémon GO. For one hour, legendary raids appear at every available gym.

Today, the opponent Heatran is the focus for you. It has been available in Pokémon GO since yesterday, January 7.

All information about the Raid Hour with Heatran today

What time does the Raid Hour start? The event starts at 6 PM local time. Heatran will then visit all gyms where no other raid is taking place at that time, taking over as the raid boss. If other raids finish before 7 PM, Heatran will also appear as a boss at those gyms.

Gyms that are currently distributing EX Raid invitations are excluded from this.

For January 2020, Pokémon GO has some special events lined up

The best counters against Heatran: Your opponent is of Steel and Fire type, making it vulnerable to Fighting and Water Pokémon. It has a particular weakness against Ground attackers, so you should focus especially on attackers of this type.

Top attackers include:

  • Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earthquake
  • Groudon with Mud Shot and Earthquake
  • Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
  • Excadrill with Mud Slap and Drill Run
  • Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Earthquake
  • Galgantus with Mud Slap and Earth Power

You can find more strong attackers in our overview of the best counters against Heatran in Pokémon GO.

Why should you participate? If you don’t have a Heatran in your collection, you should take advantage of the increased chance to catch at least one of these bosses today. However, it is more of a collector’s Pokémon, since Heatran is not particularly outstanding as an attacker.

For shiny collectors, today’s raid hour is also interesting, as Heatran can appear in its shiny version. Perhaps you will have luck catching and receive this rarer form.

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In the new TV series, the largest MMORPG in the world is being developed by a madman

A first trailer for “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet” has now been shown. The new TV series on Apple TV Plus focuses on the development of the greatest multiplayer game of all time. The biggest problem of the MMORPG seems to be the studio head.

Six months ago, Mythic Quest was first introduced at E3 2019. During the Ubisoft presentation, a short trailer for a comedy series suddenly appeared: it follows the development of a fictional fantasy MMORPG.

Now it’s clearer what the series is about.

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Sid Meier left so Ian Grimm could run

That’s the idea of the series: Mythic Quest is the biggest multiplayer video game of all time in this world, and the studio is now planning to release the first expansion with “Raven’s Banquet”.

The main role in the series and in the development of the MMORPG is taken by Ian Grimm: he seems to be the creative head, studio head, and somehow the main character of the MMORPG.

He seems to consider himself a gift from God to humanity, and everyone in the studio is there to realize his brilliant visions. Among his famous quotes is, “Sid Meier left so Ian Grimm could run.”

Mytic-Quest-Autor

The humor of the series apparently includes Grimm’s blatant narcissism, who occasionally roars from the loins of a barbarian, as well as the gender struggle.

Who is involved in the series? The creative minds behind the project are known from the TV series “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”. But Gérard Guillemot from Ubisoft is also among the producers.

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Among the actors:

  • Rob McElhenney, the boss, known from “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”)
  • F. Murray Abraham (Oscar winner and recognized great actor)
  • Danny Pudi (known as Abed from Community)
  • Ashley Burch (very popular in the gamer community, voice actor for Life is Strange)
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When does it come out? The series premieres on February 7 on Apple TV Plus.

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Magic the Gathering: Here you can see exclusive preview cards for Theros Beyond Death

On January 24th, a new card set from Magic the Gathering is being released: Theros – Beyond Death. In collaboration with Wizards of the Coast, we are showing you here at MeinMMO for the first time worldwide, two new spoiler cards from the upcoming set.

We have two of the new cards for you, which we will introduce one after the other.

Loathsome Chimera

The card will be called “Loathsome Chimera” in English and has green mana. Here is the card:

The card Loathsome Chimera from Magic the Gathering

What is special about the card? The creature Loathsome Chimera has the new ability Exile. Three other cards from your own graveyard are exiled. This can be practical when facing an opponent who interacts with other players’ graveyards and wants to steal cards from them.

The Loathsome Chimera exiles itself with a +1/+1 counter on it. Since it has a base value of 4/1, it can become a solid attacker. Exile is a new mechanic introduced in the Theros set.

The Loathsome Chimera is a common card.

Omen of the Dead

The enchantment is called “Omen of the Dead” in English and costs black mana. Here is the card:

The card Omen of the Dead from Magic the Gathering.

What is special about the card? Omen of the Dead is suitable for a graveyard deck that thrives on interacting with its own graveyard. When the enchantment enters the battlefield, you can return a creature card from your graveyard to your hand.

Especially convenient is that the card has the ability Flash. This means this card can be played at any time like an instant spell. That is always good for a surprise!

For three mana, you can sacrifice the Omen of the Dead, for which you get Scry 2. This means you can look at the top two cards of your library. The cards can then be placed either on the top or bottom of the library in any order.

Omen of the Dead is a common card.

What you need to know about Theros: Beyond Death

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What happens in the story? In Theros, the pantheon of gods fights for the devotion of their mortal subjects. An important plot point will be the return of Klothys. He is the Therosian god of Destiny, who was previously trapped in the underworld of Theros.

When is the release of the new set? On January 24, 2020.

What does the set contain? The main set contains 254 cards, which may also include random premium versions of all cards.

What is special about Theros Beyond Death? The set introduces a new mechanic called Exile. Once a card with the Exile ability is in the graveyard, it can still be cast.

Exile offers alternative costs with two components: a specific amount of mana that must be paid and a number of other cards that must be exiled from your own graveyard.

This new mechanic fits the story of Theros: Beyond Death, as the boundaries to the underworld are blurring.

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ESO: The dungeon event is finally starting – That’s what players have been looking forward to for 2 months

Finally, Zenimax announced the date for the “Undaunted Celebration” of the MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online. We will tell you what to expect.

Why did players have to wait so long for the event? Actually, the “Undaunted Celebration” (engl. “Undaunted Event”) was supposed to take place from November 14 to November 18. But it was ended after just two hours due to technical problems. The cause was issues with the automatic group finder.

Zenimax stated that the event would be rescheduled in December. But that did not happen. Now, however, the new date is set.

That’s why many are looking forward to the event: “Undaunted” focuses on dungeons and groups. It is essentially a typical MMORPG experience, as some would desire. Additionally, there is unusual loot that can only be obtained during this event.

Overall, many are excited about the rewards, which are quite generous. It is definitely worth participating in the event, as you will not only enjoy the fun in a group but also receive really interesting items as rewards – including the Indrik feathers for the popular Indrik mount. More on that below.

The Elder Scrolls Online Opal Armor Undaunted

How to participate

When does it start? According to Zenimax, the “Undaunted Celebration” starts on Thursday, January 9, at 4:00 PM and runs until Monday, January 13, at 4:00 PM.

How to join? To participate in this event, enter the dungeons for four players by using the dungeon finder. You can also travel directly to the dungeon with your group. It doesn’t matter which difficulty you choose.

What do you have to do? You need to eliminate the bosses in the dungeons. Once you have defeated the last one, you will receive an Undaunted reward chest.

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What does the chest contain? In the Undaunted reward chests, you will find items such as:

  • Undaunted Keys
  • Undaunted Loot
  • Pages of Crafting Styles
  • Repair Materials
  • Transmutation Crystals
  • Riding Lessons and more

Additionally, you can find special Opal versions of the classic masks, weapons, and shoulders when you defeat these bosses:

  • Bloodroot
  • Ilambris
  • Machine Guardian
  • Troll King
ESO Undaunted Event

There’s more

Here’s what else is available: But that’s not all, because whenever you defeat the last boss in a day, you earn three event tickets. You can exchange these with Impresaria for the following rewards:

  • All four Indrik feathers (which summon the growing Indrik)
  • Opal versions of the boss mount styles with the weapons, masks, and shoulders

Let’s hope that this time there won’t be any technical issues and ESO fans can complete the “Undaunted” event without any problems and receive the rewards.

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Destiny 2: How to master the quest for the new weapon exotic Devil’s Ruin

In Destiny 2, there is a new Exo Quest. Read here how to get the weapon “Devil’s Ruin” (eng. Devils Ruin) and what makes the exotic pistol special.

How to start the Exo Quest: We have already dealt with the start of the exotic quest. You just need to complete the Sundial activity. The difficulty does not matter.

You also don’t have to meet any special conditions. Once you defeat the Psion boss, you will receive loot as usual. In addition to the timelost weapons, there is now the quest “A Moment in Time” on top of that.

Quest one Moment in Time Destiny 2
In addition to the regular loot, there is also an Exo Quest

A Moment in Time

The 1st Step – Saint-14: The first task requires you to visit the 14th Saint. He has been waiting in the Tower’s hangar for the Guardians for some time. He will send you on the next mission called “A Journey Through History.”

The 2nd Step – Collecting Weapon Fragments: During this step, you should collect 10 fragments (Redrix frame parts). Select the EDZ in the navigation and look to the bottom left. There, the quest “Long Lost” is waiting for you.

This will lead you to the PvP map “Dawnfall.” But no worries – you don’t have to play matches in the Crucible. There are not even opponents waiting for you. Just some interesting dialogues.

We therefore recommend you turn off your relaxing music or voice chat. You will hear pleasantly humorous dialogues about the background of the powerful pinnacle weapons and the relationships of Shaxx, Saint-14, and Osiris.

You can also tackle the mission with a fireteam and save a significant amount of time. Not every fragment needs to be collected individually by each Guardian.

Locations of All 10 Fragments

Fragment 1: From your spawn point, head straight to the right. There you will find the first fragment at the end point of the pillar.

Fragment 1 Destiny 2

Fragment 2: Turn around and run back towards the spawn. There you will see a dark rock. Leaning against it is the next robot – thus also the second fragment.

Fragment 2 Destiny 2

Fragment 3: Proceed to the right. Between the inner and outer areas, the next fragment is waiting in the corner of a passage. The passage is marked from the outside with a large “4.”

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Fragment 4: Next, head to the center of the map. On the upper level, there is an open container. Inside, the next broken robot is waiting. A large “3” is prominently displayed on the wall next to the container.

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Fragment 5: From the container, head towards the B-flag. This is located in the protrusion in the middle of the map. Near the abyss, the next fragment is waiting for you.

Fragment 5 Destiny 2

Fragment 6: Jump from the previous location to the right over the abyss and look at the lower outer wall for your next goal.

Fragment 6 Destiny 2

Fragment 7: Now head into the inner map. Run to the other side of the map in the red area. At the foot of a small staircase, you will find the best hidden fragment of the quest.

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Fragment 8: You will remain inside. Return towards the container and see a further robot leaning against a box in the central passage. Next to him is a door labeled with the number “5.”

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Fragment 9: Now you need to go one level down. Here the heavy ammunition appears in the PvP match. On a platform lies the second to last fragment in the middle.

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Fragment 10: Almost done, you stay on the lower level and look towards the edge of the map. Here there is a massive turret that also makes loud noises from time to time. Right under the cannon lies your last target.

Fragment 10 Destiny 2

During another truly funny verbal exchange, you will automatically receive the new Exo Pistol into your inventory.

Check out Datto’s video from second 35 to see all fragment locations in action:

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Your Reward – Devil’s Ruin

This weapon is about: The exotic pistol “Devil’s Ruin” (eng. Devils Ruin) is a primary weapon for the energy slot. It does Solar damage and, with a fire rate of 300, belongs to the same category as the ritual weapon Bequest.

The Exotic has these special characteristics:

  • Closing the gap – Pulling and releasing the trigger fires single shots. Holding it down fires a laser that staggers enemies.
  • Pyrogenesis – Fully charging the laser refills the magazine from reserve.
  • Intrinsically, the pistol can stop and stagger unstoppable champions.
Source: Light.gg

The weapon combines two weapon types in one sleek gun. Normally, you shoot with a pistol, which caused a small hype in Season 9. If you hold down the fire button, you activate an alternate mode and transform Devil’s Ruin into a type of fusion rifle.

After about a second of charging time, the pistol fires a laser beam. The charging time and the behavior of the beam resemble the characteristics of The One Thousand Voices. You just have to do without the massive explosion.

Devil’s Ruin thus continues the trend of creative exotics from Season 9. The powerful scout rifle Symmetry can also switch between two firing modes and has unique projectiles.

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Lovers of bright colors can change the appearance of Devil’s Ruin with the ornament

Season 9 is all about pistols – what do you think of the new exotic addition Devil’s Ruin? Let us know in the comments.

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WoW: After 3 months without progress, Blizzard now provides puzzle tips

The WoW riddle about Jenafur has not yet been solved. But now Blizzard has finally given a hint and ignited new riddle fever.

For over three months, hundreds of players from the “Secret Finding” Discord server have been trying to solve the latest riddles in World of Warcraft. But for many weeks now, they have hit a dead end and have no idea how to find the next hint for Jenafur. Now Blizzard has apparently shown mercy and given a tip that can be found in the patch notes.

What riddle is it about? It is about the cat Jenafur, which players can already view in their pet guide. Jenafur is a cat with rather unusual abilities. Although she is a wild animal, she has abilities like “Tentacle Strike” or “Dark Resurrection” – abilities more suited to magical or elemental pets.

We have revealed how to solve the riddle of the Time Gold.

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On the hunt for Jenafur – little cat treats are supposed to be a hint.

What tip has Blizzard given? Last night, a small hotfix was applied in World of Warcraft. This not only ended the anniversary event but also fixed minor bugs. One line in the patch notes caused a stir in the riddle community, as it states:

  • Battle pets
    • Jenafur has grown tentacles.

What does that mean? For the riddle friends, it is clear that this is a tip on how the riddle could continue. Because Jenafur has not gained tentacles in the view, they have not really grown for her. The players from the “Secret Finding” Discord are currently checking all locations where tentacles play an important role. These are mainly areas where creatures of the Old Gods appear, but underwater areas could also be meant.

The swarm consciousness was also a really tough riddle.

Months without a hint – is it now continuing?

Criticism from the community has been voiced: At BlizzCon, the developers of WoW had already stated that the riddle about Jenafur is among the most difficult they have ever made. Exactly this is currently being criticized frequently. Jenafur is again a prime example of a mystery that is hardly discoverable in a normal way. Although it is already known that the riddle can be completed without a group and that there is no “Time Gating”, the riddle friends have not made any breakthrough.

Perhaps it will change in the coming days. If the riddle is solved, we will publish a suitable guide in a timely manner.

Are you also diligently puzzling and trying to decipher the latest WoW secrets? Or would you rather leave this task to the professionals?

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Twitch streamer behaves as toxically as one would imagine in LoL – And everyone is celebrating it

The streamer Tyler1 presented himself in his usual aggressive manner during the draw for the League of Legends Twitch Rivals in January 2020. In a challenge, he portrayed himself as the greatest player on Earth.

Who is Tyler1? Tyler1 is a LoL streamer known for his toxic behavior. This has already led to a permanent ban, which Riot Games lifted after 2 years. Despite his attitude, or possibly because of it, he is very successful.

In the last 90 days, according to Sullygnomes, he was even the biggest Twitch streamer in the League of Legends category, excluding the official Riot channel.

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Tyler1 is known for his gameplay with Draven.

What did Tyler1 do this time? Tyler1 and his team won the last edition of Twitch Rivals, a tournament specifically for streamers on the platform. During the winner’s presentation, Twitch even had to censor him multiple times.

The next edition of the tournament will take place in January, and Tyler1 shows great motivation for the title defense.

In his usual aggressive manner, he addresses the competitors in the tournament. In his short speech, he calls himself “the greatest person on this damn Earth” and threatens his opponents, who will “shit their pants” during the tournament. He uses several swear words.

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Tyler1 polarizes and is considered an example for the LoL community

How is the announcement received? Tyler1’s speech was visibly uncomfortable for some other streamers who were also connected. Nevertheless, his behavior generates positive reactions and laughter in the chat among many viewers.

They appreciate Tyler1’s confident and exaggerated style. Some perceive his appearance and behavior as a show. But it is precisely this behavior that is criticized by many when it comes to the League of Legends community.

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What is the LoL community like? The League of Legends community has a reputation for being very toxic and becoming insulting quickly. MeinMMO author Philipp has even experienced this firsthand.

Streamers like Tyler1 exemplify such behavior. Although they face bans in the game and sometimes even on Twitch, they are invited to events like Twitch Rivals or the LoL All-Stars tournament.

Viewers of these events also criticize why well-known personalities with negative behavior are punished less often than unknown players.

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Trick2G, participant of Twitch Rivals, known for destroying his keyboards

Twitch Rivals – An Event for Famous Faces

What are the Twitch Rivals? In the Twitch Rivals, well-known personalities compete against each other. Usually, they consist of the largest streamers or former professional players.

The Twitch Rivals currently exist for LoL, Teamfight Tactics, Fortnite, and Apex Legends.

The teams for the Twitch Rivals in January

When will the next edition take place? The Twitch Rivals for League of Legends will take place from January 21 to 23. You can watch it on the associated Twitch channel.

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What’s included in the first CoD Modern Warfare update 2020 – The patch notes

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare received its first update in the new year. We show you what has changed with the new patch and provide a look at the patch notes.

What is the new update about? On January 7th, the first Modern Warfare update of 2020 was released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

This is not a large content drop; rather, the active playlists and modes in multiplayer of Modern Warfare have been refreshed, and there are some new items in the shop.

Modern Warfare January Update – What the Patch Notes Say

The update has been live since the evening of January 7th, shortly thereafter the corresponding patch notes on Twitter followed. The playlist update brought the following changes:

1vs1 Shootout (Gunfight): This mode is now playable as a standalone playlist. It does not replace the regular Gunfight; rather, it is an addition. The regular 2vs2 Gunfight can still be played.

1vs1 Shootout is a variation of the popular Gunfight mode, where players now battle in “1 against 1” duels on small, specially designed maps in intense skirmishes with changing loadouts. Especially solo players who do not want to be thrown together with others should enjoy this mode.

By the way, back in December 2019, Modern Warfare announced that various variations of Gunfight would be introduced, including 1vs1 and also 3vs3. Next up should therefore be the 3-on-3 format, after 1vs1 duels have now been introduced into the game.

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The Shipment map

5vs5 Shipment 24/7: In the 24/7 format, the Shipment map now replaces the popular Shoothouse, which was introduced during Season 1. It can now be played around the clock in this playlist without map rotation.

Voices are already being heard, wishing for Shoothouse 24/7 to return immediately. The compact size, good sightlines, and intense battles in close quarters make Shoothouse one of the most popular, if not the most popular map in Modern Warfare.

The even smaller Shipment, on the other hand, is seen by many as a pure fun map that, while it’s enjoyable for a few rounds, quickly loses its appeal over time. Some players also find Shipment too hectic.

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Weapon Game (Gun Game): Weapon Game is now available as a playlist and replaces the Grind mode. In the popular Gun Game, everyone fights against each other in a deathmatch format and works their way through the arsenal of Modern Warfare.

Each player starts with the same weapon, and kills with one weapon grant the next. The first to work through the randomly selected weapon set wins the round.

What else is new? With the January update, new bundles have also been added to the game. You can now view these in the in-game shop.

Additionally, there will be double XP, meaning double the amount of experience points, from January 10th (7:00 PM) to January 13th (7:00 PM). So if you still have some ranks to catch up in the Battle Pass – this is your chance.

What do you think of these changes at the beginning of the year?

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WoW Classic: Frustration over Alterac Valley remains, bothers many players

The frustration in WoW Classic remains, especially in PvP. But what changes are the players actually hoping for?

For some players of WoW Classic, the rose-colored glasses have shattered and the dream of a feel “like it was back in Vanilla” is long gone. This is particularly evident among PvP fans, who are currently mostly only active in Alterac Valley. The experience here is not only plagued by pesky bots, but also by the fact that fundamentally, it is only a PvE race to the final boss happening.

In the WoW Classic subreddit, there is ongoing discussion about this issue, and several reasons have been identified. It is therefore not only due to the changed optimization drive of the players but also to Blizzard’s decisions.

WoW Alterac Valley Loading Screen

What is being criticized? The biggest criticism of the user Haptiix, who receives much support in the WoW Classic subreddit, is the state of Alterac Valley. Alterac Valley was released in the version that was present at the time of Patch 1.12 and literally floods the players with honor without actual PvP battles being necessary.

When this version of Alterac Valley was introduced into the “Vanilla” version of WoW, raids like the Blackwing Lair, Ahn’Quiraj, and Naxxramas were already open. The powerful PvP gear barely played a role there, as there were other ways to obtain good equipment.

Because of this power level of the gear, many players try to gain honor as effectively as possible and often resort to using bots.

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How strong is the gear? The PvP gear is among the strongest items that players can obtain in WoW Classic – at least at the current phase.

Only with the release of Ahn’Qiraj will the armor from ranks 12 to 14 slowly be outclassed, until it is even completely replaced in Naxxramas. However, it will likely take some time before these contents are released.

This ensures that the PvP armor will for a while be the “non plus ultra” and trivializes other content for these characters.

Voices from the community: Many players agree with the post creator and lament that PvP in Classic could have been a great deal of fun. MySojuBottle writes:

All my friends talked about how great the PvP would be and how PvE would only help to get better at PvP. They talked about how we would play as a premade group after the release of the battlegrounds and spend every night in Warsong Gulch. That was supposed to be the best part of Classic.

Well, none of those people are doing battlegrounds or playing PvP at all now; they just log in for raids. Everyone talked about how wonderful it would be, and now I see hardly anyone playing battlegrounds to have fun. Instead of signing on together with friends at night, I guess the few people on my friends list who actually still play PvP are just afk, watching Netflix, and have no desire to play with others.

However, there are also players who see it more lightly, like Hornsmasher:

Hey, if people want to farm honor as if they have no life to get the “best in slot” gear to master raids that won’t bring them loot anyway next year and then quit the game… who are we to stop them?

But how do you see it? Is the current Alterac Valley beneficial for WoW Classic, especially in combination with the strong rewards? Or should they have waited?

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Fortnite: Patch removes lightsabers – and accidentally much more

After the end of the Skywalker saga in theaters, the end of Star Wars in Fortnite has also come. However, the corresponding patch accidentally removed a bit too much.

This is what the new patch does: On January 7, a patch went live in Fortnite that removes the lightsabers from the game again. These had landed in the game after an elaborate Star Wars live event and made their presence felt.

The weapons were extremely powerful as they dealt a lot of damage and gave players the ability to block shots. To combat the lightsabers, you had to devise a good tactic. This is now over: Star Wars is disappearing from Fortnite for the time being.

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No more lightsaber battles

Furthermore, the “Winter Season” in Fortnite is also coming to an end. Ice and snow are retreating, and the gifts in the lodge are also coming to an end. Much of what has characterized Fortnite in recent weeks is now gone again. And accidentally, even a bit more has slipped away.

New bug breaks Star Wars achievements

This is what happened: On reddit, some players reported after the patch that their achievements from the Star Wars event had disappeared along with the remaining Star Wars contents from the game. Cosmetics and skins remain in the inventory and can be used, but the overview of completed challenges has disappeared.

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Among other things, there were TIE Fighters to find

Since it is not a catastrophic error, the bug is being taken with humor: “They just deleted the Star Wars folder by right-clicking,” jokes reddit user Biobak.

A solution is already in the works: The FortniteStatus Twitter account has already announced that they are looking for a fix.

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Are the lightsabers gone forever? The lightsabers were viewed with mixed feelings in the community. While some loved them, for others they were an object that should disappear from the game as quickly as possible.

They have now been removed from the normal game. However, it is conceivable that they will soon be usable in creative mode – and players will be allowed to continue in the Fortnite Star Wars world there.

If you want to play together on the couch, that is now also possible:

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Destiny 2: How to start the quest for the Devil’s Ruin – What the Exo can do

With the Weekly Reset on January 7, there is a new Exotic Quest for an exotic weapon in Destiny 2: “Devil’s Ruin.” Read here how to start the quest for the pistol and what the gun can do.

How do I start the Exotic Quest? To start the quest for Devil’s Ruin, you simply need to complete a round in the new activity “Sundial.” The start has been available since the Weekly Reset on January 7.

We explain how the Sundial works and what you need to do in this guide. It seems to be irrelevant on which difficulty you complete the Sundial. However, from the heroic variant onwards, there is no matchmaking.

After completing the Sundial, you can go to the Sundial Tower and pick up the quest “A Moment in Time.” That is the quest that rewards you with the pistol “Devil’s Ruin.”

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A detailed guide for “Devil’s Ruin” and the Exotic Quest will be available soon on MeinMMO.

What is Devil’s Ruin?

This is what the weapon can do: “Devil’s Ruin” is one of the new weapons from Season 9. The Exotic comes with some useful perks, of which particularly two define the weapon:

  • Closing the Gap (intrinsic): Pulling and releasing the trigger fires single shots. Holding it down fires a laser that staggers opponents.
  • Pyrogenesis: Fully charging the laser replenishes the magazine from reserves.
  • Additionally, light.gg lists the perks Extended Barrel, Projection Fuse, and Combat Grip.
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Image source: reddit.

Closing the Gap is particularly useful against Unstoppable Champions. Together with the perk Pyrogenesis, you can deal considerable damage with Devil’s Ruin. By the way, shortly after “Devil’s Ruin,” the fusion rifle “Bastion” will appear.

If you are still having trouble completing the Sundial, you might want to try a forgotten Exotic. It could help you:

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Twitch streamer praises Escape from Tarkov: So few campers – Immediately regrets it

The Twitch streamer summit1g was excited about the great community during a round of Escape from Tarkov. Shortly, he is proven wrong and is taken down by exactly the kind of player he claims is rarely present.

What happened to summit1g? As summit1g is finishing a round of Escape from Tarkov, he excitedly talks about the community:

I have been playing this game for quite a while, and honestly, it’s incredible how few people “exit camp”. One might think there is a huge community of exit campers, but it rarely happens, and when it does, you really lose your mind.

Hardly has he said this, and while at the end of the map, he gets shot in the back and can’t even tell exactly from where. The camper keeps firing at him.

Summit1g ultimately has no other choice but to simply try to run to the exit. He makes a move but is killed on the way. His reaction is as predicted: he stands up and almost hits his chair.

Summit1g, EFT and Exit Campers

Why is this so annoying? In Escape from Tarkov, you lose all the loot you collected during the round if you don’t make it to the exit. Summit1g was looting for 40 minutes.

Exit campers wait at the exits to ambush unsuspecting and careless collectors, take their loot, and then escape with it. It’s not a particularly fair way to play, but it’s efficient.

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That’s why summit1g is particularly affected: Summit1g is one of the streamers who have made Escape from Tarkov popular. It is his fourth most streamed game in the last 365 days with over 219 hours of stream time (via sullygnome, as of January 7 at 6:20 PM).

Additionally, summit1g ranks fifth among the streamers watched during the past year playing EFT. Since Ninja and shroud moved to Mixer, summit1g has a chance to become the new number one on Twitch. EFT could help him with that, as he has also had great success with Sea of Thieves.

Escape from Tarkov is currently experiencing a surge in popularity. Many streamers are switching from Fortnite to EFT. The shooter is very popular – also on Twitch:

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Temtem is considered a Pokémon MMO: Watch 17 minutes of gameplay here

The MMO Temtem describes itself as “inspired by Pokémon”. How fitting this description is, is shown by 17 new minutes of gameplay.

This is Temtem: Temtem is an MMO that is entering Early Access on PC this January. Many refer to it as the “Pokémon MMO” – and Temtem does not shy away from the comparison.

If you want to get an impression of the game, you now have the opportunity. IGN has released the first 17 minutes from the Alpha of the game on YouTube.

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How much Pokémon is in the first minutes of Temtem?

This is how your journey in Temtem starts: The game begins with a quite extensive character editor, where you can set the appearance of your character. There are already a few more options at the start than in Pokémon Shield & Sword – although the character can also be customized throughout the game with the help of shops.

The next scene might seem familiar to many Pokémon fans: The journey starts in the protagonist’s room. Here, a dialogue with the character “Aina” begins, which at least gives you a few response options. Then you receive your “Tempedia” – basically the equivalent of the Pokédex.

Source: IGN

In front of the door, you will be seen off by various friends and acquaintances of your character before the great journey begins. Among them are your character’s best friend and Professor Konstantinos – elements that should also be familiar to Pokémon fans.

A start like in a Pokémon game: In the professor’s lab, you then get to choose one of three starters. With this, you will soon start your journey – of course, with a duel against your rival.

Even the rest of the journey to the “Academy” that your character is supposed to visit resembles the Pokémon games noticeably. Differences are mainly noticeable in the dialogue options, as well as, of course, in the online component. After all, in Temtem you not only meet NPCs like in the case of Pokémon, but play together with other trainers.

Source: IGN

There is also a nice visual style that resembles a bit of a hybrid between Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, along with a first impression of the soundscape in the game.

Do you want to take a closer look at Temtem before release? Then participate in the “stress test”:

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Destiny 2: Weekly Reset on 01/07 – New activities and challenges

In Destiny 2 today, on January 7th, the Weekly Reset rotates the weekly activities. You can expect fresh Nightfall Strikes as well as a new Flashpoint. But what else is there for the Guardians to do?

What’s happening in Destiny 2? Today, two new pieces of content are being released for Season 9 of Destiny 2. On one hand, with the legendary Sundial, a new difficulty level for the seasonal Sundial activity begins.

On the other hand, the quest for the new exotic pistol “Devil’s Ruin” begins.

We have summarized more about this and other new content in Season 9 for you:

Also, the Dawning Event is entering its last round, ending with the next Weekly Reset. So take the last chance to bake and give cookies.

But what else does the new week have in store for the Guardians? Let’s take a look together at the new activities.

The important information about the weekly activities from January 7th to July 14th.

These Nightfalls are currently available: If you want to play regular Nightfalls (Power level 820) this week, you have the following options:

  • The Twisted Peak
  • The Arms Dealer
  • The Scarlet Fortress

In Dawning: The Fire Test you can complete the Strike

  • The Terminus of Insight

successfully.

Strikes and Story Missions are available with the following modifiers:

  • Arc Burn
  • Blackout
  • Grenadier

Please note: The Burn modifier will remain active throughout the week, while the other modifiers will change daily.

Crucible: You can choose from these playlists and modes in PvP:

  • Private Match
  • Rumble (Core Playlist)
  • Control (Core Playlist)
  • Dynamic Control (Rotation Playlist)
  • Lockdown (Rotation Playlist)
  • Elimination (Core Playlist)
  • Survival (Core Playlist)
  • Survival: Freelance (Core Playlist)
  • Classic Mix (Core Playlist)
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Reckoning: These modifiers are active:

  • Arc Burn
  • Grenadier

Escalation Protocol: On Mars, you can earn this weapon in the Escalation Protocol:

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Flashpoint: You can find the new Flashpoint in the EDZ.

Petra Venj  can be found this week (Curse Week 1) at the Pavilion in the “The Shore” area. In addition, you can tackle the 5th Ascendant Challenge in the Dreaming City this week.

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These are the sources for Powerful Loot in Season 9 of Destiny 2

This is how Powerful Loot is structured in Destiny 2: Powerful gear comes in various quality levels. Items of a higher level grant you an correspondingly higher power boost.

  • Level 1 (up to +3 above current power level)
  • Level 2 (up to +4 above current power level)
  • Level 3 (up to +5 above current power level)
  • Power Gear (+5 or more above the power level. The only gear that goes over 960 and up to a maximum of 970. From 960 up to +2 Power)

For your information: Power levels gained through the seasonal artifact are not counted towards the calculation of the power levels of your drops. The average gear and weapons are decisive here.

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Sources for Powerful Rewards:

Level 1:

  • Weekly Flashpoint
  • Prismatic Engrams
  • Gunsmith Bounties – Complete 8 of his Bounties
  • weekly Story Mission Luna’s Call from Eris
  • Complete 3 Nightmare Hunts
  • Zavala’s Vanguard Bounties – Complete 8 of his Bounties
  • Complete 3 Vanguard Strikes
  • Complete 5 times Dawning: The Fire Test. Higher difficulties grant greater progress
  • Crucible for 4 matches in a core playlist
  • Crucible for 4 matches in a rotation playlist
  • Shaxx’s Crucible Bounties – Complete 8 of his Bounties
  • Gambit Bounties from the Drifter – Complete 8 of his Bounties
  • Each full rank-up in Gambit or Crucible

Level 2:

  • Weekly matches in Gambit – complete 3 games in Gambit or Gambit Prime
  • Clan reward from Hawthorne
  • New seasonal activity the Sundial

Level 3:

  • Still unknown.

Power Gear:

  • Raid “Garden of Salvation”
  • Dawning: The Fire Test with a team score of 100,000 or more
  • Nightmare Hunt (Grandmaster)
  • Dungeon (Pit of Heresy)
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Eververse Bright Dust Highlights

Here are the Bright Dust highlights for this week:

  • The exotic ship “Sleepless Flight”
  • The exotic Sparrow “Cardinal Instruction”
  • The exotic Ghost Shell “Sugar Shell”
  • The exotic Ghost Shell “Crystalline Shell”
  • The exotic emote “Card Dealer”
  • The exotic weapon ornament for Hard Light “Wind Era”
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