A bug is preventing Xbox One users today, on August 7th, from signing into an account on Xbox Live and using the Xbox Game Pass. An old acquaintance is apparently to blame: Error 0x87dd0006 is currently causing the issues.
In the late afternoon and early evening on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, error 0x87dd0006 occurs on many Xbox One consoles and prevents logging in and signing in. As a result, players no longer have access to purchased content.
Which services are affected? According to the official Xbox Live support page, both “general Xbox Live services” and “TV, Music, and Video” are currently restricted.
In this case, signing in to Xbox Live is particularly affected.
Xbox Live Outage: Error 0x87dd0006 – Developers are working on a solution
When will a solution be available? Currently, according to the status page, developers are already working on a solution. The official Twitter account of Xbox Support has already announced that a team is addressing the issue.
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Those affected must therefore be patient for the time being. We will keep you updated at MeinMMO if there are any developments.
Update 6:10 PM: According to the status page, live services are available again. According to a tweet, progress is said to be apparent. Players are encouraged to try logging in again.
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This has happened before: Users of the Xbox One were already plagued by the same error 0x87dd0006 in February 2019. At that time, it also prevented access to accounts as well as the creation of new accounts.
The current status – it looked similar in February as well.
Players were particularly annoyed by the incident at that time, as the Anthem demo was running at the same time, which many players wanted to test.
Players have also had problems logging in at other times. However, it seems that significantly more players are affected again this time.
How long did it last? The problem in February was resolved after just over an hour. In the meantime, there was a brief update, but it had not helped all players.
A workaround or temporary solution was also not known. So it is likely to be a waiting game this time as well.
This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.
In the wild mode of Hearthstone , a crazy combination is possible. In just one turn, a player can collect over 2,500 armor!
In the wild mode of Hearthstone, different rules apply than in the Standard format. Since all cards of the game are allowed in wild mode, players can create quite powerful and sometimes even absurd combinations that can completely decide a game in just one turn. This is also helped by the 135 new cards from Rise of Uldum. One of these combos has now been shown by Reddit user Devola4. He generates 2,566 armor points for his Druid in just one turn.
This is how the combo works: The combo makes use of a new card that Druids have received, as well as some cards from past expansions.
First, you need the “Bane of the Array” from Rastakhan’s Rumble. This minion starts with 5 attack and 10 health, but its attack is doubled every time it destroys a minion on the Druid’s turn through “Overwhelm.”
Then the Druid uses Flurps’ marvelous Glop (Dr. Boom’s Lab), which gives him 1 Mana each time a friendly minion dies.
Now the Druid casts the spell ARGH! BEES!!! (Rise of Uldum) on the Bane. This allows the Bane to kill a total of 8 minions, which doubles its attack value 8 times – in the end, it has a whopping 1,280 attack.
Finally, he casts Earthly Scales (Journey to Un’goro) on the Bane twice in a row. This gives it +1/+1 and grants the Druid the attack power of the minion as armor.
Together with the Death Knight Druid’s hero ability, that’s a proud 2566 armor!
The Druid is essentially immortal: The end result of the combo is that the Druid can practically no longer lose. Even if the opponent were to deal 32 damage every turn (for instance, by four 8/8 giants), removing the armor would take 47 turns. However, since a Hearthstone match ends automatically after 45 turns, this is essentially impossible.
If both sides just waited and hoped that the Druid would eventually die from “fatigue damage” when he has no cards left in the deck, removing the armor would take 72 turns.
So if someone manages to pull off this combo, they have at least secured themselves a “draw”.
The combo is of course difficult to pull off, and usually in wild mode, a match is decided before that. But if it succeeds, the Druid has good reason to be pleased.
What do you think of such combos? Should they even be possible in Hearthstone? Or does it ruin the fun of the game?
The playable characters in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare are referred to as Operators. An exclusive report from Game Informer has now revealed new details about unlocking, factions, skins, and other aspects of the virtual fighters.Here’s what we know so far.
What kind of information is this? The release of the 2019 reboot of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare on October 25th is approaching. Accordingly, there are more fresh information and new details about various features and areas of the game – such as
In the new print issue of Game Informer, developers offered a closer look at how the Operators function in Modern Warfare 2019. Additionally, some streamers and YouTubers who have already tried the game were able to share their insights.
Operators in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare – Here’s what we know so far
What are Operators actually? Operators are often referred to as members of military or police special forces. In Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, they are various characters that you can select and play in multiplayer.
How do the Operators work? Modern Warfare 2019 departs from the specialist system that was used in, for example, Black Ops 4.
The individual Operators do not have any special individual abilities. None can do something that another character cannot achieve. Each Operator is purely cosmetic. What matters will be your loadout and skill. However, each character has numerous appearances, personalities, voices, execution animations, and skins.
By the way, even though the Operators can visually differ greatly, the hit boxes, or hit zones, of the individual characters are all identical – even if, for example, a female character appears slimmer than a robust male counterpart. Apart from (depending on clothing and environment) a possibly slightly better camouflage effect, there are no gameplay-relevant differences – regardless of which Operator you choose.
What about the factions? The characters not only accompany you in the multiplayer battles themselves. At the beginning, each player selects one character from a faction. Depending on the conflict side, one of your two figures will always be displayed in lobbies. Additionally, you can set your absolute favorite and display it in all relevant menus.
Source: TheXclusiveAce
The Operators are initially roughly divided into two factions, the Coalition and the Allegiance – essentially a kind of West versus East. Each faction consists of a standard soldier, with whom one begins, as well as 3 subgroups.
For the Coalition, they are
SAS
Warcom
Demon Dogs
Source: TheXclusiveAce
For the Allegiance, they are
Spetsnaz
Jackals
Chimera
Source: TheXclusiveAce
How many Operators are there? According to current reports from some streamers and YouTubers who have already tried the game, there are currently a total of 20 characters in multiplayer:
one standard soldier per faction
3 Operators per subgroup
It is still unclear whether more will be added at launch or if appearances will be changed through skins.
Source: TheXclusiveAce
How can you unlock additional Operators? As Game Informer revealed, you will start with the standard Operator and can then unlock all available characters in the game through gameplay.
It is not known whether this will also apply to Operators that may be released later.
In each faction, you can achieve progress by playing and accordingly unlock more characters from the subgroups.
This is how the Operator skins work: There will be additional skins for each Operator. How these are obtained – whether also through gameplay or through potential microtransactions – is currently unknown.
However, what the developers revealed to Game Informer is that skins determine the complete appearance of each Operator. There will be no specific items like shoes or headgear. Each skin embodies a total appearance.
What about microtransactions? Currently, there are no official details on this. However, Operator skins seem to be becoming a big deal in Modern Warfare – after all, it seems that alongside Operator selection, it is the only other customization option for the in-game character. Thus, some fans strongly predict additional microtransactions.
Check out all currently known Operators:
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Today, on August 7th, the legendary raid hour with Rayquaza starts in Pokémon GO. We will show you the most important information about shiny chances, counters, and the raid times.
What is the legendary raid hour? During a legendary raid hour, tier 5 raid bosses appear in almost all gyms in Pokémon GO. Today, on August 7th, the event featuring Rayquaza takes place. This is a popular dragon Pokémon that can even appear as shiny.
The shiny form of Rayquaza is black and highly sought after by players in Pokémon GO. Therefore, if you have the opportunity, you should definitely participate in the event today. Due to the numerous raids, the chances of this shiny are increased.
Raid hour starts at 6 PM
When does the event take place? The time for the event is limited. Today, this Wednesday, the event lasts exactly one hour. From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the raids with Rayquaza will take place wherever gyms are available. If a raid is still active at a gym at 6:00 PM, Rayquaza may appear there delayed or not at all. Afterward, the gym bosses will change back to a selection with more variety.
Players are particularly happy about the raid bosses in August:
What you need to know about Rayquaza – Counters, shiny, attacks
What attacks does Rayquaza know?
Attack
Type
Dragon Tail (Fast)
Dragon
Aircutter (Fast)
Flying
Outrage (Charged)
Dragon
Aerobatics (Charged)
Flying
Ancient Power (Charged)
Rock
Countering Rayquaza – Here’s how: The dragon Pokémon that is the focus of today’s raid hour can be easily countered by Mamoswine and Glaceon. These are the strongest attackers against Rayquaza.
The MMORPG The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) is one of the most popular MMORPGs in Germany. This is revealed by a look at Google Trends. Since the release on PS4 and Xbox One in 2015, the MMORPG has been consistently stable in player interest – every summer, the online role-playing game reaches a peak.
What is Google Trends? The service “Google Trends” shows how the overall search interest in a game looks like.
Normally, the interest at the release of a game is highest, and then quickly declines. This is the case with every game and nothing special.
However, it is interesting to see how interest develops over the years. Most games never regain significant interest after the release. But The Elder Scrolls Online is one of the few exceptions.
The reason for this is a decision that was heavily criticized in 2014. At that time, Zenimax postponed the originally announced release for PS4 and Xbox One indefinitely.
The development of search interest in ESO, according to Google Trends.
Where is ESO popular? The title The Elder Scrolls Online is a typical “Western title.” It is most popular in Canada and the USA. But Germany comes very close in interest (98%).
What is also interesting: ESO had an extremely difficult release in 2014. Bugs and exploits plagued the game. The endgame was a disaster for many. ESO could not meet the high expectations that games like Skyrim had raised.
This crisis is perfectly reflected in the graphs.
At that time, the interest in The Elder Scrolls Online fell like a stone. By June 2014, the online role-playing game was relatively at a low point. The hype had faded.
The decision to postpone the PS4 and Xbox One version of ESO indefinitely was particularly harshly criticized. However, it turned out to be a wise move, as it gave ESO a second chance.
April 2014 was the release of The Elder Scrolls Online – and a tough time for the MMORPG.
At the lowest point of The Elder Scrolls Online, the turning point came
When was ESO really bad? The low point was reached in October 2014. At that time, the game was already considered dead and failed or on the sure path there.
Only one-ninth of the original interest in The Elder Scrolls Online remained – and only half a year had passed since the release.
At that time, however, Zenimax was already working on comprehensive changes. They had summoned guilds to their headquarters in Maryland to discuss significant changes to the MMORPG.
And then the turning point came.
March 2015 marked the turning point for The Elder Scrolls Online. At that time, they let go of the subscription model.
In March 2015, things started to look up
When did the turning point come? Already in March 2015, ESO was able to initiate its upswing with the transition to a buy-to-play title. They dropped the subscription model – and immediately interest in ESO shot up. They were once again at a quarter of the interest at launch.
Later, in June 2015, ESO made a comeback with the release on PS4 and Xbox One.
With 87%, ESO in June 2015 was once again nearly as interesting as at launch in April 2014 – but a significantly more mature and better game.
The interest from this second launch was maintained for much longer than the first time:
In 2014, the launch hype had nearly completely faded after 2 months
In 2015, it took 4 months for the hype to largely cool off
The surprise: In 2014, after this cooling phase, it continued to drop. In 2015, ESO maintained its level.
This is how it has been since then: What stands out is that ESO has virtually not gone through any significant valleys since then. Since November 2015, the MMORPG has been stable, with minor fluctuations up or down, but the changes are relatively small.
ESO has actually never fallen significantly below the low point of October 2014. But it is also far from the hype of the console release.
Things are going well for The Elder Scrolls in recent years.
ESO has become the MMORPG of June every year
ESO remains relatively constant at a level, so it has a solid baseline:
The game regularly creates highlights in the summer when the main addon like Summerset or Elsweyr comes. June was the strongest month of the year in 2017, 2018, and so far, 2019.
ESO is running slightly slower in 2019, which is normal for an MMORPG as it gets older, but it remains considerably stable after such a turbulent first year.
It would have been hard to believe in 2014 that ESO would run so stable and without major fluctuations from 2016 to 2019.
FIFA 19 has received a new update today. It is update 1.17 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Here’s what’s included.
This is the new patch: Today, on August 7th, update 1.17 went live for PS4 and Xbox One. It has been available for the PC version for a little longer.
This is how large the update is: Depending on your platform, you will need to download around 2 GB. The PS4 version is exactly 2 GB in size.
You must download and install the update to play FIFA 19 online again.
Gameplay responsiveness is further improved – also for FIFA 20
What’s changing: The patch notes mention that EA Sports has made technical changes to gameplay responsiveness.
The developers have been working for months to improve the “responsiveness” in FIFA 19 matches, meaning that the game reacts faster and more reliably to what you input. This is intended to be enabled by better network infrastructure.
Among the changes are:
how quickly the game tries again to send gameplay data to the network when the first attempt fails
and reducing the maximum time buffer between receiving gameplay data by the game and the graphical representation on the screen.
What exactly changes regarding gameplay responsiveness with today’s update is not yet known. However, the efforts should not only have a positive impact on FIFA 19 now but also on FIFA 20. You can read the pitch notes article here.
What else changes with update 1.17?
Changes in Ultimate Team:
A problem will be fixed where in some scenarios the dynamic image and the 2D image of player objects disappeared.
A problem will be fixed where some users got “frozen” causing FUT connection drops.
A display error in the FUT club statistics will also be fixed.
Audio issue:
An audio issue will be fixed where the Premier League anthem sometimes was missing in the team welcome scene.
EA Sports thanks the players for all the feedback at the end of the patch notes.
When you can play the demo of FIFA 20, we will take a look at it here:
The new “Opening Night Live” show at gamescom 2019 promises world premieres and new footage of games. We will show you what to expect.
In a few days, gamescom 2019 will start. Even before the trade visitor day and the fair days, a new show will kick off at the fair that you shouldn’t miss.
What kind of show is it? The Opening Night Live is a show where there will be announcements from publishers, world premieres with new footage, and guest appearances from stars in the gaming scene. Hideo Kojima is confirmed, who will give previews of Death Stranding.
In the stream, an overview will be shown of what will happen during the gamescom week.
“There will be updates and reveals for highly anticipated games set to release in the coming months, and new projects will be announced,” explains Geoff Keighley, producer and host of gamescom.
What content will be shown? A program for the Opening Night tweeted Geoff Keighley:
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When does the Opening Night take place? On Monday, August 19, the show will start at 8:00 PM German time.
How can you watch? The Opening Night will be streamed live. You can also watch on-site at the fair, but you will need to get one of the limited tickets. Here is the link for ticket registration for Koelnmesse. More than 1500 visitors can watch live on-site.
Which publishers are at the Opening Night?
The following 16 publishers are currently confirmed for the Opening Night:
2K
Activision
Bandai Namco
Bungie
Capcom
Electronic Arts
Epic Games
Google Stadia
Koch Media / Deep Silver
Private Division
Sega
Square Enix
Sony
THQ Nordic
Ubisoft
Xbox Game Studios
What about Destiny 2? Bungie is on the list of publishers participating in the Opening Night. However, a detailed program is not yet available. A new trailer for the “New Light” Free-to-Play transition or for the Shadowkeep expansion, which was recently delayed, is conceivable.
Several independent game studios will also present new announcements during the show. Will you be watching the Opening Night?
Watch our livestream of the fair
This year we will have a booth at gamescom and offer you a big live show. Together with Gamestar.de and Gamepro.de, we present the ultimate show that no gamer should miss.
The content includes:
Game slots with the most important games of gamescom
In Destiny 2, a way has been discovered to farm mini-bosses efficiently in the ELZ. Until now, the lengthy grind has only caused frustration.
This is why many Guardians are currently frustrated: Countless players are currently working on upgrading their Solenwende armor in Destiny 2. At some point, everyone faces the task of eliminating 100 mini-bosses in the ELZ.
The problems with it:
This is a very time-consuming task. Only kills count if you deal damage to the mini-boss yourself. As a team, you can typically take down about 7 mini-bosses per match, out of which you might have shot at 4 or 5. So you need to play around 20 matches, which takes hours including player searches and loading screens.
What prolongs the situation: After the mini-boss phase, many Guardians leave right away to start a new ELZ match, where they can kill more mini-bosses. Hence, it often happens that you are assigned to an ongoing match during the player search where it’s only left to fight the final boss – who, by the way, does not count towards the 100 mini-bosses.
This is the farming trick: Clever Guardians have discovered a way to bypass this endless grind, which only leads to frustration and poor player experience. That is, with a Psion, which counts as a mini-boss and spawns quite frequently.
Here’s how it works:
Search for an ELZ match where the Cabal appear.
Play through the mini-boss phase until the final boss phase starts. The 3 Cabal brothers should come.
Kill 2 of the 3 Cabal bosses.
A “Engineer Psion” with a yellow health bar will then spawn. When he enters the ELZ, this is indicated with a prompt on the left side of the screen. He comes in on a Cabal transport ship. You can’t miss him.
Kill the Psion.
Repeat this.
Notes:
The Psion respawns every 20-45 seconds after you have killed him.
Since the final boss phase has no time limit, you can farm all 100 mini-bosses in one match, saving yourself the loading times.
It’s best to stay together in the middle of the ELZ (where the loot chest spawns at the end), as the Psion seems to always spawn near the players.
The fastest way is to do this in a fireteam.
This farming method may not be particularly fun, but it allows you to quickly tick off the mini-boss task. Because this currently isn’t fun at all.
Is this a forbidden exploit? With this trick, you won’t gain more loot or any gameplay advantages at the end. You’re just saving time and nerves. On reddit, this tip has already received over 1,000 upvotes. People thank for sharing and say that it makes farming much more bearable. The discoverer of this trick is a “hero”.
Have you already struggled through the mini-boss task or do you still need to tackle it?
The online shooter Anthem quietly released the major Cataclysm update for PS4, Xbox One, and PC yesterday. They are now releasing a gameplay trailer that explains the Cataclysm update. We ask: How are players reacting after the first few hours to the new update?
That was strange yesterday: Although players have been waiting for months for the new update for Anthem, the patch itself came without much warning or announcement.
It was actually thought that BioWare would celebrate the release of the patch. It was expected that they might do a live stream and extensively present the features: After all, there is a lot in the patch, and it has been a long time coming.
But the 12 GB patch (PS4, Xbox One) or 15 GB patch (PC) was simply there yesterday.
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This is what you see in the gameplay trailer: The new trailer aims to introduce what quietly crept onto the servers yesterday.
At the center of the trailer is the new event “Cataclysm.” BioWare promises a race against time, where players can determine how risky and difficult they want it to be.
Those who like challenges are advised to leave the rifts.
The “Cataclysm” event is expected to be expanded and improved weekly. Players can buy cool and powerful loot in special shops.
Reactions to the update are mixed but rather positive
These are the first reactions: The initial reactions to the update are mixed but overall positive. The smaller aspects are particularly praised:
The gameplay changes with new items for all slots are great for players who have not been able to create a perfect build for months because there simply was no strong item for a slot in Anthem.
Or that the “Grandmaster levels 2 and 3 are not as brutal anymore” – here enemies now have much less HP and shields (via reddit)
These are two issues that have been a problem for hardcore players for months and are now resolved in Anthem. On reddit, these changes are explicitly praised – although there are also those who say, “This should have come a week after the release.”
Hardcore Anthem players are also pleased about the new items.
Critically viewed:
The technical condition of Anthem – Some are still experiencing crashes and issues.
That it took so incredibly long – originally, the update was scheduled for May.
Especially in the YouTube comments, where a broader audience is addressed, Anthem receives some backlash.
What about the event itself? The “Cataclysm” event is currently perceived neutrally by many freelancers. They have not formed an opinion yet.
Cataclysm is something different and offers variety, but it likely doesn’t wow many. At the moment, other changes are in focus rather than the new content.
But overall, it seems that people are glad there are reasons to play and talk about Anthem again.
Two new mounts have landed in the shop of World of Warcraft. Players are really angry about it.
Last night, the shop in World of Warcraft got an influx of new mounts once again. The two alabaster mounts, which were originally available in the Collector’s Edition for the 15th anniversary of World of Warcraft, are now available in the shop as well. Those who want the two mounts have to shell out a proud 25€. It’s not surprising that this is only “medium” well-received by the community.
There are a lot of thumbs down: The two announcement videos of the mounts have already received a lot of thumbs down after just one day. The English video has 16,000 downvotes, which is over 90% of the ratings given. There are also a lot of nasty comments that seem to strike a nerve with many players. For example, Kai writes (translated):
“[The mounts are] a good metaphor for the current state of World of Warcraft: The same stuff you remember, but the color, the life, and the soul have been ripped out.”
Under the German video, LetsEinfallslos002 comments:
“25 Euros for unpainted mounts for the birthday as THE BIG THING for the fans for the 15th anniversary. HA, I say, HA! I laugh!”
In summary, the sale of these two mounts at the price of 25€ and especially in the context of World of Warcraft’s anniversary is received very poorly.
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The sale was already announced earlier: Blizzard had already revealed in advance that the mounts would also be available in the shop later and are not exclusively tied to the Collector’s Edition, yet the fans are still angry. The sheer number of mounts in recent months is seen by many players as simply outrageous and they do not understand why a subscription-based game needs that.
In addition to regular loot, many agents hunt for so-called Backpack Trophies in The Division 2. In this guide, we introduce new pendants that have been added to the game with Title Update 5 and the “Episode 1” DLC. We also show you the locations where you can find these collectibles.
What are Backpack Trophies? They are purely cosmetic pendants that your agent can wear on their backpack. These trophies are often well hidden in the game world or awarded for specific achievements, making them a sought-after means of individualization for many agents.
Some Backpack Trophies from The Division 2
These Backpack Trophies are new: The Title Update 5 and the “Episode 1” DLC recently brought new content to The Division 2, including 5 new backpack pendants.
You can obtain these within the Expeditions at the Kenly College site as well as in the two new classified assignments. Where exactly – you can find out here.
The new Backpack Trophies from the Expeditions at Kenly College
Three of the new trophies can be found in the respective wings of the Kenly College. These can be found and collected by all players. Please note that you have to start a mission in the respective wing to obtain the new backpack pendants.
By the way, here’s what else awaits you in Kenly College:
How to find the Baby Barrel Trophy in the Kenly Library
The Kenly Library was the first of a total of three expedition sections that went live for players. There you can snag the Baby Barrel Trophy.
To do this, you need to shoot a yellow control box near the supply room in the Octagon in a still locked room. Once this is destroyed, the door to this room opens. On the table, you’ll find a large barrel. Right next to it, you can search the table. If you do this, you will receive this new backpack pendant. You can see the exact location and process in this video:
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How to find the Mushroom Friend Trophy in the Kenly Subway Station
In the second expedition section, you will receive the mushroom pendant for your backpack. Deep within the tunnels of the subway station, there is a spot where mushrooms grow from the ground. If you search the area there, you will find this new trophy. The location can be easily overlooked. So just follow the agent’s route in this video:
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How to find the Throwback Tommy Trophy in the Kenly Student Union
The third and final backpack trophy from Kenly College can be found in the Kenly Student Union. There you need to search a side table next to a sofa in a cozy reading nook. There you’ll get the teddy for your backpack. Follow the agent’s path in the video:
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The new Backpack Trophies from the Classified Assignments
The other two trophies can be found in the new Classified Assignments Central Aquarium and NSA Site B13. However, these missions are only available to Year 1 Pass holders. Accordingly, not all agents can collect these two Backpack Trophies.
You need to start the missions, and the trophies can only be obtained during them. They are marked in blue on the map.
How to find the Sushi Trophy in the Central Aquarium
To obtain the Sushi Trophy, it is important to search the body of a dead civilian during the mission. There you will find a key for the upper laboratory that you need for the pendant. This will allow you to enter the otherwise locked room where the new trophy is located. You can see the exact process and route here:
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The Pizza Pendant is located in a massive underground NSA complex – right near the crash site of Air Force One. In the server room, you walk across a bridge in a kind of cave with a large fan in the rock wall. You need to deactivate this. Afterwards, you will access an office through the ventilation shaft behind it, where you will receive the new pendant. You can see how this works in detail here:
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We present to you 3 strong decks that will make a good impression at the start of the latest Hearthstone expansion “Saviors of Uldum”. We show you decks for Mage, Paladin, and Warlock.
The latest Hearthstone expansion has been live for almost a day, and many players are still experimenting with the new cards. If you can’t come up with a solid idea and are struggling to create a deck with cards from Saviors of Uldum, we have some decks that should make it easier for you to start the new expansion.
Simply copy the “code” from the deck into Hearthstone, and the game will automatically attempt to assemble the respective deck and will also tell you which cards you might still be missing in your collection. The dust costs show what the deck would cost if you do not own any of the cards.
1. Mage Deck: Big Spell Mage
Code for the deck list: AAECAf0EBu72Asb4ApaaA4qeA9igA9alAwyKAZwCqwTLBJYF4Qf7DIOWA5+bA6CbA8KhA4ukAwA=
Dust cost: 12460
As the name suggests, the “Big Spell Mage” deck by Dog relies on large, devastating spells and minions. There is a bit of chaos programmed in, as the deck makes use of the card Puzzlebox of Yogg-Saron, which can sometimes backfire. In any case, the deck provides plenty of fun and some chaotic outcomes.
How to play the deck: The deck relies on many tested and popular combinations, such as the Call of the Summoner or Khadgar. However, a few new cards have also been incorporated into the deck:
You can use King Phaoris to utilize the spells in hand to bring out really large minions onto the battlefield.
Luna’s Pocket Galaxy ensures that these minions only cost 1 mana, making life difficult for the opponent.
Coupled with the Sand Witch of the Naga, you can artificially increase the costs of your spells so that King Phaoris summons stronger minions.
2. Paladin Deck: Quest Paladin
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Dust cost: 8520
The Quest Paladin is an idea from professional player Trump and uses quite a few new cards. Nevertheless, the costs for the deck are manageable and should be affordable for most players. In case of doubt, you may have to sacrifice a few old legendaries…
How to play the deck: The new Paladin deck in Hearthstone relies on completing the Mummification quest as early as possible. This allows the Paladin to create copies of existing minions with their new hero power. If you use this effect on cards with the addition “Resurrect”, you will soon have a battlefield filled with numerous minions that keep returning. This is further enhanced with some mechanical minions. These can be summoned again through Kangor’s Endless Army, keeping their magnetic upgrades.
Most opponents will likely not be able to withstand this overwhelming army of returning minions for long.
3. Warlock Deck: Zoo Warlock
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Dust cost: 4960
Also from Trump is the Zoo Warlock, which relies on the good old strategy of simply overrunning the opponent. This is achieved through minions that strengthen each other and usually have an immediate impact on the game. With its relatively low dust costs, this deck is also a good option for those on a budget.
How to play the deck: Like all good Zoo decks, this mix relies on quickly overwhelming the opponent. This is achieved through numerous effects that allow the Warlock to generate minions. The deck also uses hardly any spells, as most problems are dealt with by minions that are “buffed” beforehand.
It is also helpful to play Dark Pharaoh Tekahn as early as possible. Because then the minions have strong stats of 4/4 (instead of 1/1) for the rest of the game and become real threats.
Have you experimented with the cards from Saviors of Uldum yet? Which deck are you currently having success with?
In Fortnite , Twitch streamer Turner “Tfue” Tenney has encountered an extremely rare bug and fell victim to it. His reaction is unusual: Silence instead of angry protest.
Tfue secured the high ground to take out opponents with the height advantage and go for headshots and kills. He seemingly wanted to edit a way down to land on a launch pad below him.
But something went wrong while editing the stone floor. Strangely, the ground beneath him disappeared into thin air with a slight delay, and Tfue fell to his death. It happened so quickly that it is hard to see exactly what happened. But Tfue is incredulous.
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This time, however, Tfue seems petrified. He makes a strange facial expression, raises his hands to chest height, and apparently does not understand the world anymore.
Everyone in the chat is wondering what that was exactly. Maybe lag?
Epic’s workaround: Take it slow
What kind of bug is this? Tfue may have fallen victim to a bug that Epic already has on their “Trello plan.” If you edit things too quickly, they may not have the form they are supposed to have. The bug has been on Epic Games’ “We need to fix this” list since July 17.
As a workaround, it is suggested to edit more slowly, which is likely an impossible task for Tfue.
Epic has a similar bug listed as “must fix” on their Trello board. Source: Trello
The bug seems hard to reproduce. There is also the question of whether Tfue really encountered exactly this bug or if something else went wrong.
Tfue has been on his way to becoming the biggest streamer on Twitch since Ninja’s departure, but at the moment he has several fronts open.
In PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) a lot has happened in recent months. New content and the overhaul of the original map “Erangel” are beneficial to the game. We show you how the mood is.
What has changed in PUBG? Since its release in March 2017, a lot has changed in the game. New maps like the desert map Miramar, the small playground Sanhok or the snow area Vikendi are now included.
With the big “Fix PUBG” campaign, performance issues like FPS drops and lags were tackled. The lack of performance was often a sticking point in PUBG that players criticized.
Many competitors in the battle royale genre have emerged, including Ring of Elysium, which brings snowboards and rescue helicopters into battle, or Apex Legends, which combines fast gameplay with the use of legends as characters.
But PUBG is holding its ground. A popular YouTuber and shooter expert says, “PUBG is still the king of battle royale.” We look at the recent changes.
Revamp of Erangel – Is it worth it for you?
Here was the problem: Erangel was the first map where players could let loose in PUBG. The map was already finished before the developers added the vaulting and climbing. Now you can pull yourself up on walls. But Erangel was not designed for this. The new features could hardly be utilized there.
Here is the solution: To adapt the outdated Erangel map to the new features, there was a major overhaul. This is what the new Erangel map in PUBG now looks like. There are more villages, fresh graphics, and more objects to take cover behind.
Is it worth it? If you were dissatisfied with the old Erangel map, you should check it out now. At least on PC, there is already quite a bit of feedback; the update is still pending on PS4.
This is what the mansion on Erangel looks like now.
New villages and objects are on the map, providing cover on the once vast, empty fields of Erangel. On Reddit, a player writes:
“Wow, I am overwhelmed by these additions. These random objects will balance some end zones much more. I was a bit worried about the change in the blue zone, but since there are generally more places for cover, rotations in the mid and end game will be easier. That should work well.”
How many players does PUBG have? On PC, the numbers of average PUBG players range between 350,000 and 360,000. They were once much higher, but are currently quite stable.
You should play PUBG if… you stopped because of the old Erangel map. The new gameplay is praised by players, the map now offers more tactical options and has not lost its charm. Additionally, the performance of the game has further improved.
If you are looking for a tactical battle royale shooter that is not as colorful as Fortnite and not as fast as Apex Legends, you are still well served with PUBG. After the recent changes, it is worth checking out the game.
PUBG still stands out with its game and gunplay and its tactical approach in battle royale.
New gameplay from PUBG: YouTuber jackfrags is known for his expertise in shooters like PUBG, Battlefield V, or Modern Warfare. In one of his latest videos, he says PUBG is still the king in battle royale.
“PUBG feels good. When it works, it works very well and is, in my opinion, still the best battle royale on the market.”
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The Pokémon GO Festival in Japan is in full swing, along with the global challenge. This time it is especially important that you complete the challenge.
What kind of challenge is this? You need to complete many field researches during the period of the GO Fest to succeed in the challenge.
If you have completed the challenge, there will be Stardust bonuses for all players worldwide. These are particularly important, so you need to push harder this time.
The global challenge with Blanche
How is it currently looking? Niantic regularly posts updates on the global challenge on Twitter. Currently, it looks like this:
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About half of the required field researches have already been completed. This is remarkable since there is still time until Sunday. If we keep pushing like this, the goal will be achieved quickly.
The bonus is so important: Of all 3 global challenges, the challenge with Blanche is the most important. After all, this is where the most important resource in the game is: Stardust.
If all teams have mastered their challenge, there will be triple Stardust for almost all actions. It will be available from August 13 for a whole week. You can quickly replenish your Stardust supply.
Why is Stardust so good? With Stardust, you can strengthen your Pokémon. It’s of no use to have a lot of experience points if you have weak Pokémon.
A good team only comes through Stardust. That’s why it’s so important that you collect a lot of Stardust.
What does this mean for the players? The current status of the challenge looks good. But you should keep the bonus in mind and push harder. Only then can we reach the desired goal in the end.
The field researches can currently be completed very well, as there are also new quests available for the GO Fest. They are easy to solve and should be completed quickly.
Currently, there are also many rumors about the leader of Team Rocket:
Fortnite: Battle Royale now has hundreds of skins and outfits. However, while some appear repeatedly in the shop, others have hardly appeared and are therefore rare. Here you see the 10 rarest skins (including the rarest skin) with images.
This is how we selected: In our list of the rarest skins from Fortnite, we focused only on skins from the shop. Because each skin from a past Battle Pass is unique and no longer available once the respective season ends. Thus, it would be clear that the last skin from the Season 1 shop is the rarest.
To ensure more variety, we only show skins from the shop. We have also omitted recurring “event skins” such as the Halloween-themed skins, Oktoberfest, Christmas, or Chinese New Year.
These skins seem to return to the shop every year and lose their rarity at the latest upon their second appearance.
The 10 rarest skins from the Fortnite item shop
We have listed the following skins in the order they last appeared. We start with the “youngest” skin and work our way to the oldest and therefore rarest skin.
These are the real “OG” skins that only true Fortnite veterans have, as they have not been in the shop for a long time. For the release dates, we primarily referred to the database of the ProGameGuides site.
How can you get the skins? The skins presented here may eventually be available again in the shop. Otherwise, there is no legal way to obtain them.
Rank 10 – Bandolier
What kind of skin is this? Bandolier is an epic skin that shows a dark-skinned guy with a bare chest, headband, sunglasses, and bandolier. The latter is also the meaning of his name. He looks like a typical action hero from the 80s.
Bandolier (Epic)
When was he last available? Bandolier was originally introduced during Season 4 on May 27, 2018. His last appearance was on December 12, 2018.
Rank 9 – Sky Stalker
What kind of skin is this? This is a legendary skin. The Sky Stalker looks a bit like a character from Team Fortress. He wears a gas mask and a trench coat, which gives him a cool retro military look.
Sky Stalker (Legendary)
When was he last available? This cool skin first came out during Season 4 on June 22, 2018. However, his last appearance in the shop was on December 7, 2018.
Rank 8 – Moisty Merman
What kind of skin is this? This legendary skin is tied to an area that no longer exists: Moisty Mire, the boring swamp that was found in the southeast before Season 5. Moisty Merman is a type of swamp monster costume that likely relates to the filming of the movies that were the theme of Season 4.
Moisty Merman (Legendary)
When was he last available? Moisty Merman was introduced on May 24, 2018, and was last seen on December 5, 2018.
Rank 7 – Far Out Man
What kind of skin is this? This epic skin is quite a curiosity. Because you play as a quirky hippie with long hair and colorful clothes adorned with psychedelic patterns. The hippie does not fit at all with the wild action of a Battle Royale, and that makes him so cool.
Far Out Man (Epic)
When was he last available? The hippie came to the shop on September 2, 2018. There was a return on November 27, 2018.
Rank 6 – Diecast
What kind of skin is this? This is a rare skin that depicts a steel android. He belongs to the minions of the villain Omega from Season 4.
Diecast (Rare)
When was he last available? Diecast was introduced to the shop on May 11, 2018. He was last seen on November 20, 2018.
Rank 5 – Funk Ops
What kind of skin is this? This cool epic skin is a real classic! It depicts a dark-skinned man with a glitter shirt and afro, who seems to have come straight from a disco in the 70s.
Funk Ops (Epic)
When was he last available? Funk Ops has been around for a long time. His first appearance was on December 31, 2017. However, you could still buy him on November 8, 2018.
Rank 4 – Bunnymoon
What kind of skin is this? No one really knows what this skin is supposed to be. It’s a bizarre mix of various costumes, including a bunny mask and Christmas lights. Bunnymoon is an unusual skin.
Bunnymoon (Unusual)
When was he last available? Bunnymoon first appeared in the shop on October 27, 2018. There was a brief return on November 1, 2018.
Rank 3 – Midnight Ops
What kind of skin is this? This rare skin depicts a cool cyborg warrior. He has a sort of mohawk hairstyle and a mechanical arm.
Midnight Ops (Rare)
When was he last available? The first appearance of Midnight Ops was on March 30, 2018. However, he was last available on October 24, 2018.
Rank 2 – Ghoul Trooper
What kind of skin is this? This epic skin is part of a holiday set but was not part of the last Halloween event. Therefore, the skin is really super rare now. Ghoul Trooper is essentially just a Ramirez wearing zombie makeup.
Ghoul Trooper (Epic – Halloween)
When was he last available? In fact, the Ghoul Trooper could only be bought once, namely in Fall 2017. It first appeared on October 26, 2017, and its last appearance was on November 28, 2017. Since then it has never appeared in the shop again. So if Epic brings back the Ghoul Trooper for Halloween 2019, it would be a little sensation.
Rank 1 – Recon Expert – The rarest skin
What kind of skin is this? This rare skin is nothing special. It simply shows a dark-skinned woman with a hat and gray clothes.
Recon Expert (Rare)
When was he last available? This skin is extremely rare because it was last available almost 2 years ago, on November 12, 2017. The first appearance was a bit earlier, on October 30, 2017. Thus, the Recon Expert is the rarest skin that could still be regularly available in the shop.
On the PTR of World of Warcraft , players can now earn the bee mounts. However, it will take a very long time before you can ride the bee.
Since the launch of Battle for Azeroth, players have hoped to eventually get a bee as a mount in World of Warcraft. With Patch 8.2.5 , this dream will finally come true – at least for Alliance players. They can earn a bee and zoom around Azeroth.
But whoever wants the bee will need endurance, as currently you have to collect 6,000 items to receive a bee.
In WoW, you must be as diligent as the bee
Where can you find the bee? The bee can be earned in the Stormsong Valley. There, as an Alliance player, you have dealt with bees in the past and helped some workers escape their predicament. With Patch 8.2.5, you will meet a new NPC, Barry.
Barry takes care of the bees and has only a standard dialogue for most players. To talk to him, you need the battle pet “Hummelbummel,” which is already available for the achievement “Fleet Bee.” If you have Hummelbummel with you, Barry will speak with you.
Barry the Beekeeper. Image source: wowhead
Barry reveals that there is a “new bee colony in town” and wants to get on good terms with these bees. To appease the broodmother, we bring her some jelly – but the appeasement fails, and Barry has to intervene with his “bee skills.” After that, the broodmother is neutral towards us and acts as a vendor.
What needs to be done for the bee? To increase your reputation with the bee mother, there is only one way: you need to collect jelly, which can be found all over Stormsong Valley. Many places have honeycombs that can contain the jelly. You can then redeem this jelly at the broodmother and receive 7 reputation points with the new faction each time. This translates to 42,000 reputation points (from neutral to revered), which means you need to collect 6,000 jelly!
And that is only if you don’t want to buy the other items from the bee mother, which you – of course – also buy with jelly. These include a teleport to the broodmother or special glasses that show the jelly locations on the minimap for an hour.
No time gating, just a lot of work: The good news seems to be that the bee faction does not contain time gating. You will be able to farm the bee solely through diligence and are not bound to daily quests – at least that is the current state.
After all, the bee seems to ultimately be a quest reward and does not need to be bought for gold. But what would a bee queen want to do with gold?
Please keep in mind that the information provided so far is from the PTR. A lot can change before the release of WoW Patch 8.2.5.
Will you go for the bee mount? Or is it too much work for an old mount?
In Destiny 2 , a new world record has been set. A fireteam of Guardians completed a raid in a time that others need for a public event.
This is about the raid: Among all the raids that currently exist in Destiny 2, “The Corrupted” is one of the shorter ones. While players once struggled with the raid “Last Wish” for 19 hours, the GdV raid was already completed in under two hours during the World-First race.
The Corrupted went live on December 7, 2018.
Who completed the GdV raid so quickly? That this raid can indeed be mastered in much shorter time is now impressively demonstrated by the team around Swedish Guardian Granger. They rushed through the raid and completed it in just under 5 minutes and 23 seconds.
Granger shows you what the speedrun looks like in the video:
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This is the new world record: Granger claims that this is the fastest raid completion in Destiny ever. And when you look at the Speedrun.com page, he’s right:
Granger, Munch, Leighmx, LiiPy, BjarturFO, and KaZzA are listed in first place for the “The Corrupted” raid with a time of 5m22s. The record was set one day ago. Second place is over 20 seconds slower, but still incredibly fast:
Source: speedrun.com
In the “Crown of Sorrow” raid, Granger also holds the record with 10 minutes 15 seconds.
The “Last Wish” raid has been completed in 20 minutes 9 seconds so far.
The raids on the Leviathan took the fastest speedrunners between 12m50s and 16m19s.
Thus, this run in the “The Corrupted” raid is the fastest speedrun ever recorded in a Destiny 2 raid.
He could not be defeated so quickly in the Calus raid
Is this all above board? If you’re wondering whether you can replicate this with your fireteam tonight, the answer is probably “No”. Because the Guardians around Granger play the raid in a way not intended by Bungie and do not hesitate to use every advantage the game offers them.
The raid run is therefore listed in the “Any%” category – which means players are allowed to use all possible bugs and glitches to achieve the shortest speedrun possible.
This is what fascinates many about speedrunning: rushing through an activity in the shortest time possible – no matter how. And how passionately the Guardians pursue this self-imposed mission can be heard at the end of the video. When they break the world record, there’s no stopping them.
In the comments under the video, many Guardians leave their congratulations in awe. One Guardian jokes that this raid was faster than a heroic public event.
The popular “We shoot a ball into the goal while driving” game Rocket League (PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) has announced that it will abolish random loot boxes. This is supposed to happen in 2019. It is said that Epic and Fortnite inspired the team. On Twitter, there is discontent against Epic.
What Rocket League says: They state in a blog post that they, along with Epic Games, are committed to the players and want to provide the best possible experience.
Therefore, all paid, random loot boxes will be removed from Rocket League and replaced with a system that shows players in advance what they are buying.
This decision is similar to Epic Games in “Fortnite: Save the World.”
The Rocket Pass Premium, DLC cars, and eSports shop items will remain in the game.
This is what the loot boxes look like in Fortnite: Save the World.
If he buys it, he gets exactly the content he saw beforehand.
If he does not buy it, he can wait for the reset until a new loot box is offered. Then he can see again what is in it and decide whether to buy the new loot box or not.
How exactly this will be in Rocket League is currently open. Because it is said “Crates are leaving Rocket League” – in Fortnite: Save the World, loot boxes are still in the game, just transparent.
“Epic ruins everything” – these socialists!
How are the players reacting? Those who naively expect players to burst into cheers, because loot boxes are frowned upon, will be disappointed in their expectations.
Under the announcement tweet, the opinions are quite controversial:
Some are happy: “finally”
Others say, however, that Epic has ruined not only Fortnite in one week, but also Rocket League.
The arguments for retaining the loot boxes are:
they are exciting, and you look forward to opening them
and especially a vibrant trading market
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For months, Epic Games and everything they do have been viewed critically within the extended gamer community. Even in Rocket League, the core fans seem to be afraid of changes. Those are now coming.
If you want to finish a round of Teamfight Tactics as a first place, you need a strong combo in the late game. We will tell you which combos are available for this.
Which combos are best for the late game? In the late game, various combos have proven to be extremely effective. We would like to present the following:
The combos selected here are in a random order and are based on personal experiences and observed livestreams. The guide is an addition to our explanation for the way to the late game.
Of course, there are also many other combos that are frequently played. Since the changes made by Patch 9.15 to Knights, Nobles, and many other classes and origins, much experimentation is being done.
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6 Sorcerers, 3 Void Creatures, 2 Brawlers
What does the combo need? In this combo for Teamfight Tactics, you rely on the bonus of six Sorcerers and additionally on the True Damage of the Void Creatures. The following are needed:
Cho’Gath – Void Creature and Brawler
Rek’Sai – Void Creature and Brawler
Kassadin – Void Creature and Sorcerer
Aurelion Sol – Sorcerer
Lulu – Sorcerer
Morgana – Sorcerer
Veigar – Sorcerer
Ahri – Sorcerer
Karthus – Sorcerer
Since Ahri is the weak point in the combo, one can give Cho’Gath the item Yuumi. This will turn him into a Sorcerer, giving him more mana and allowing for space for another tank, a phantom for the bonus, or Kennen, who benefits from spell damage and the ninja bonus.
What makes the combo so strong? Due to the Sorcerer bonus, you gain +100% spell damage, from which the units beside the Sorcerers also benefit.
Veigar can kill enemies with his ultimate in one shot, Aurelion Sol hits multiple enemies at once, and the damage from other units is enormous. Opponents are usually eliminated in a few seconds.
There is also the “Exodia combo” with Karthus at level 2 and the items Seraph’s Embrace and Rabadon’s Deathcap, where Karthus then spams his ultimate and deals damage to all enemies.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? You should already bring a level 2 Kassadin in the early game and collect Lulu and Ahri. At the beginning, Kha’Zix can be used as a substitute for Cho’Gath.
Important items are also:
Rabadon’s Deathcap
Spear of Sho’jin
and many Tears of the Goddess
What are the weaknesses of the combo? The combo of six Sorcerers is susceptible to opponents who either deal a lot of damage in a short time (six Assassins) or are immune to magic damage (two Dragons or the Dragon’s Claw as an item).
3 Elemental Mages, 4 Ninjas and Pyke
What does the combo need? The combo in Teamfight Tactics requires three of the four available Elemental Mages, all four Ninjas, and Pyke to get the Assassin bonus. You are looking for:
Brand – Elemental Mage
Lissandra – Elemental Mage
Kennen – Ninja and Elemental Mage
Zed – Ninja and Assassin
Akali – Ninja and Assassin
Shen – Ninja
Pyke – Assassin
and possibly Anivia (Elemental Mage)
As the eighth unit, almost anything can be set up. Cho’Gath is currently a good choice in almost every combo.
What makes the combo so strong? The combination of the three Elemental Mages makes an elemental appear at the start of each fight, which can take good damage. Brand also deals a lot of damage with his ultimate.
At the same time, the four Ninjas and three Assassins are able to quickly eliminate the opponent’s backline because of their bonus. A highlight is Pyke with the Spear of Sho’jin, who can stun a team single-handedly.
The real strength of the combo lies in the fact that it is very accessible early in the game.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? Important for this combo is finding the right items. Required are the Spear of Sho’jin on Pyke and Rabadon’s Deathcap on Akali and Brand.
In the best case, Akali also gets a Phantom Dancer and Pyke a second Spear of Sho’jin.
You should start building this lineup as soon as you find a Brand and an Akali. The weak Ninjas are usually rarely selected, so you should be able to get Zed and Shen quickly to level 2, even later on.
What are the weaknesses of the combo? The combo itself is very strong, but there are currently simply stronger bonuses with Sorcerers, Assassins, and Void Creatures. A completely different combo from this list can defeat the Elemental Mages, Ninja, and Assassins combo, but is much harder to achieve.
6 Assassins and 4 Ninjas
What does the combo need? The combo of Assassins and Ninjas is in Teamfight Tactics as old as the game itself. It requires:
Shen – Ninja
Kennen – Ninja
Akali – Ninja and Assassin
Zed – Ninja and Assassin
Pyke – Assassin
Kha’Zix – Assassin
Evelynn – Assassin
Rengar – Assassin
Alternatively, you also have Katarina available as an Assassin. However, she falls off a bit in the late game.
What makes the combo so strong? Although the Assassins were weakened in Patch 9.14 and even in Patch 9.15, the combo is still extremely good at taking down the opponent’s backline.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? The difficulties mainly lie in the fact that everything depends on Akali. She is indispensable as the fourth Ninja and sixth Assassin.
In the mid-game, there’s also the difficulty of having to collect four Ninjas while wanting to have only one or all four on the field.
Important items in the combo are:
Rabadon’s Deathcap for Akali
Spear of Sho’jin for Pyke
Attack speed for Assassins
What are the weaknesses of the combo? Assassins are great for taking out opponent combos that don’t withstand much. However, if you come across more defensive setups, they can be eliminated too slowly, causing you to lose the fight over time.
6 Assassins, 3 Void Creatures, 1 Ninja
What does the combo need? A new combo that has emerged in recent days in Teamfight Tactics also relies on Assassins but has a somewhat more defensive lineup.
Needed are:
Akali – Ninja and Assassin
Kha’Zix – Void Creature and Assassin
Cho’Gath – Void Creature and Brawler
Rek’Sai – Void Creature and Brawler
Evelynn – Assassin
Pyke – Assassin
Katarina – Assassin
Rengar – Assassin
What makes the combo so strong? The combo relies not only on the Assassin buff but also on the strength of the Void Creatures. They have benefited significantly from the last patch and deal True Damage. Additionally, the combo is easier to achieve than six Assassins and four Ninjas.
Cho’Gath and Rek’sai also give each other Brawler buff. Katarina is needed as an Assassin because Zed cannot be used as a second Ninja.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? This combo also relies heavily on Akali, but now you do not need to collect the other Ninjas and let them wait on the bench.
Important items are again:
Rabadon’s Deathcap for Akali
Spear of Sho’jin for Pyke
Attack speed for Assassins
What are the weaknesses of the combo? In terms of damage, it is slightly weaker than if you only rely on Assassins and Ninjas. This makes it more vulnerable in fights where the opponents develop their potential later, like with the six Sorcerers who first need mana.
What does the combo need? A combo of Glacial and Rangers has been known and popular in Teamfight Tactics for a while. However, since changes to Knights, it can now be easily expanded and enhanced.
You will need:
Mordekaiser – Phantom and Knight
Kindred – Phantom and Ranger
Vayne – Noble and Ranger
Varus – Ranger
Ashe – Glacial and Ranger
Sejuani – Glacial and Knight
Braum – Glacial and Guardian
Leona – Noble and Guardian
If you have space for a ninth unit, you can benefit from additional bonuses. You could add a noble champion like Garen. If you can then form an item, you could build the Knights’ Oath with Spatula to get the bonus for 4 Knights.
What makes the combo so strong? Due to Patch 9.15, Guardians and Knights have been adjusted. Guardians now give more armor to allies, while Knights generally reduce damage from allies. In addition, Ashe and Kindred have been strengthened.
The combo is quite defensively oriented. It focuses on a lot of armor, damage reduction, and CC through the Glacial. This makes it versatile.
Moreover, in the beginning, Sejuani can be replaced by Garen and Leona by Fiora. This way, you keep the Noble buff in the early and mid-game. Additionally, no 5-gold champion is required.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? Leona and Sejuani are essential for this combo. You also need a Frost Hammer, so you can make one more unit into a Glacial.
Useful items are:
Rapid Firecannon and Statikk Shiv on Ashe
Defensive items on Braum
Frost Hammer for Vayne or Varus
What are the weaknesses of the combo? Since the combo is more defensively oriented, it is strong against Assassins and Elemental Mages. However, it has disadvantages against Sorcerers who can deal a lot of strong AoE damage with Karthus and Aurelion Sol.
4 Brawlers, 4 Glacial, 3 Elemental Mages
What does the combo need? This new and popular combo in Teamfight Tactics relies on a strong mix of CC, tanks, and good damage. You will need:
Kassadin – Void Creature
Rek’Sai – Void Creature and Brawler
Cho’Gath – Void Creature and Brawler
Blitzcrank – Robot and Brawler
Volibear – Glacial and Brawler
Lissandra – Glacial and Elemental Mage
Anivia – Glacial and Elemental Mage
Kennen – Ninja and Elemental Mage
What makes the combo so strong? The three Elemental Mages summon a golem that, alongside your 4 Brawlers, can also tank damage. The Void Creatures deal True Damage thanks to the new patch, and you benefit from the CC of the Glacial.
Additionally, you collect the buffs for the robot and the single Ninja.
What are the prerequisites for the combo? The combo relies heavily on getting Anivia. In addition, you need the Frost Hammer, which can be produced with Spatula and the Giant’s Belt.
With items, you should pay attention to strengthening Cho’Gath and Volibear:
Rapid Firecannon for Volibear
Hextech Gunblade, Infinity Edge, or other DMG items for Volibear
Morellonomicon or Guardian Angel for Cho’Gath
Cho’Gath or Kennen should get the Frost Hammer for maximum CC
What are the weaknesses of the combo? Since the combo is very defensive, it can withstand many combos like Assassins or Elemental Mages. Only Sorcerers, who inflict a lot of AoE damage thanks to Karthus and Aurelion Sol, are a danger.
