Where does FIFA 19 play best, on PC, Switch, Xbox or PS4?

Philipp Junge Philipp Junge Reading time 5 minutes

FIFA 19 was released on PC (Origin), Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and the old-gen consoles. Which console is the best for you? We help you make the decision by listing the differences and similarities of the platforms.

Many FIFA players have their preferred platform for years and will not switch out of habit. However, it can be worthwhile to take a look at other consoles. Depending on your preferred game mode, there are better and worse devices for FIFA 19.

We have already presented the difference between the “Legacy Edition” for PS3 and Xbox 360 and the current consoles. Below is the comparison between PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.

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Ultimate Team Comparison

PC (Origin): In general, players are stronger than on consoles, but top players predominantly play on Xbox or PS4 – primarily due to the FIFA eWorld Cup. Therefore, it’s easier to get into the top 100 in Weekend League, but it is harder to achieve good ranks at Gold level.

Fewer players on the platform also lead to higher market prices; some cards are worth twice as much as on consoles, while some special cards are even cheaper. Rare, coveted silver or bronze cards are harder to find.

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Nintendo Switch: The Weekend League and Squad Battles were missing in FIFA 18. In addition to the lack of game modes, the Switch also has fewer players, resulting in a more expensive market.

Xbox One & PS4: Due to the large number of average players, it is easier to achieve elite ranks, but harder to get into the top 100.

Market differences are small; the PS4 has more players, but prices on Xbox One are slightly lower. At the end of the season, you can find better players for online matches compared to PC and Switch.

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Career Mode Comparison

PC (Origin): With more computing power, you experience shorter loading times than on consoles. Mods can also be easily installed.

Nintendo Switch: The Career Mode is present but trimmed down. In FIFA 18, new features such as negotiation sequences were missing. How Career Mode looks in FIFA 19 is still unknown.

Xbox One & PS4: The new-gen consoles have menu lags and long loading times, especially in careers with multiple seasons.

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Pro Clubs Comparison

PC (Origin): There are fewer players than on Xbox and PS4.

Nintendo Switch: In FIFA 18, this mode did not even exist; nothing is known for FIFA 19.

Xbox One & PS4: There are more players than on PC.

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Gameplay/Controls Comparison

PC (Origin): Xbox controllers connect easily; PS4 controllers are a bit more complicated. Additionally, gameplay flows slightly smoother than on consoles.

Nintendo Switch: You can share Joy-Con controllers while on the go. This way, you can play FIFA 19 well on the go, both online and offline. However, the gameplay is trimmed down; for example, the “Active Touch System” will be missing. The new finishing timing is expected to be integrated.

Xbox One & PS4: Like on PC, all gameplay mechanics are integrated, and gameplay flows smoothly – but does not quite reach the PC level.

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Graphics Comparison

PC (Origin): With the Frostbite Engine and an average gaming PC, you can set up outstanding graphics – either on the monitor or via HDMI on the TV.

Nintendo Switch: FIFA 19 will also be available on the Switch without Frostbite but with a custom engine. Overall, the graphics are improved but do not reach the levels of other platforms.

Xbox One & PS4: On the new-gen consoles, graphics look great due to the Frostbite Engine, though slight compromises compared to PC must be made.

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General

PC (Origin): FIFA on PC often gets criticized for having many hackers. This isn’t entirely true. While there are more than on consoles, if you play from Germany, it takes several hundred matches to encounter one.

A simultaneous advantage and disadvantage is “Alt-Tab”. This allows you to minimize the game quickly in the menu and check something on Futbin, Futhead, or Mein-MMO. However, if you lose focus during a match due to a program that opens in the foreground, you automatically lose the game.

Nintendo Switch: Not only Pro Clubs are missing on the Switch; the Story Mode “The Journey” and the new Kick-off mode with stat tracking are also absent. The Champions and Europa League, however, are fully integrated as on other platforms.

Xbox One & PS4: The major advantage of well-established consoles is their reach – especially in this country, countless households have a PS4 or Xbox One with FIFA. Since there is no crossplay for FIFA 19, you can still play online against many friends here, unlike on Switch or PC, since most people play FIFA on Xbox or PS4. Couch gaming is also the easiest – console on, controller in hand, and off you go.

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Price

PC (Origin): Sure, a PC is more expensive to purchase than consoles. However, you can play online for free, and the computer has a significantly longer lifespan. If you purchased a PC for approximately €900 six years ago, you can still play the current FIFA with it today.

Nintendo Switch: The Switch is priced a bit over €300, and the controllers cost roughly the same as those on other platforms.

Xbox One & PS4: The Xbox is about €250, and the PS4 is about €300. However, it always depends on the chosen version. There are also monthly costs for online access.

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Conclusion – On Which Platform Should I Play FIFA 19?

Which console is best suited for you? Each platform has its pros and cons, and ultimately everyone must decide what is most important to them. However, we can give a rough recommendation.

You are a PC FIFA player if you:

  • Want to play Ultimate Team, can handle the high prices, and do not mind occasionally competing against pros in the Weekend League
  • Primarily play Career Mode and/or value mods
  • Do not place much importance on playing online against your friends
  • Can handle the price or already own a PC
  • Value graphics highly

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You are a Nintendo Switch FIFA player if you:

  • Do not care much about graphics
  • Play Ultimate Team only a little
  • Do not miss The Journey, Pro Clubs, and stat tracking
  • Want to play both on the go or especially on the go

You are a PS4 or Xbox One FIFA player if you:

  • Want to play against your friends online
  • Primarily play Ultimate Team and take this mode very seriously
  • Mainly play Pro Clubs
  • Often play couch co-op with friends
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On which platform will you play FIFA 19?

 

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WoW: Prepare yourself ideally with this checklist for the BfA launch

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 2 minutes

At midnight today, the big release of the seventh addon for World of Warcraft is here, Battle for Azeroth. We provide you with all the tips and tricks at a glance to ensure you are perfectly prepared.

The right start in BfA: The release of Battle for Azeroth is at the same time worldwide. To help you navigate the rush, we have compiled all the important tips at a glance.

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Prepare Perfectly for Battle for Azeroth

The launch begins at 12:00 AM tonight and in Germany, the kickoff for the new WoW addon Battle for Azeroth takes place. With the right preparation, you ensure that you make the most of every advantage for quick leveling.

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Checklist for BfA Preparation

  • Clear your quest log – You need free space for the new islands.
  • Organize your bank – especially new materials take up a lot of space.
  • Sell all the old stuff – You probably won’t need most of it anyway. If necessary, sell it to the vendor.
  • Clean out your bags – make sure you have enough space in your bags so you don’t have to sell constantly while questing.
  • Get mounts – Get yourself a vendor mount and a water strider for optimal leveling. Don’t forget to put them on your hotkeys!
  • Use potions – If you don’t have a water strider, quickly grab some potions of water walking. This can save you some time.
  • The right food – quickly buy bear tartare or craft it. The tartare gives you a “sated” bonus that increases your movement speed after each kill.
Learn more about the individual points in our detailed guide: This way you are perfectly prepared for Battle for Azeroth.

If you want to get the most out of the first hours of the expansion, you should also play in war mode – this gives a hefty 10% more experience! It’s best to bring 4 friends in a group. This way, it will be faster, and if enemies show up, you won’t be easy targets.

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If you want to learn more about Battle for Azeroth, continue reading in our important information about the release!

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Black Desert is coming soon as a Remastered version – here is what we know about it

Lucas Kaczynski Lucas Kaczynski Reading time 2 minutes

The current financial report from Black Desert developer Pearl Abyss mentions a release date. Black Desert Remastered is set to release next week, on August 22.

Until now, it was only known that Black Desert Remastered was supposed to be released “soon”. The update brings better graphics and remastered music among other things. Pearl Abyss wants Black Desert to look good in the future with Remastered.

Financial report reveals date

Black Desert Remastered is coming sooner than expected: Black Desert developer Pearl Abyss is a publicly traded company. As such, it is required to publish financial reports several times a year. Even the average consumer has access to this information.

In the current financial report for Q2 2018, Pearl Abyss states a targeted release date for Black Desert Remastered. According to the financial report, the update is scheduled to be released worldwide between August 22 and 23. That would be next week.

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When will Black Desert Remastered be released? For the release of Black Desert Remastered, Pearl Abyss has set up its own website. The website confirms the targeted release period. It lists August 23, 2018. as the release day.

In a press release, the 22nd of August has been announced as the release date. The patch will be released during the normal maintenance.

What’s new in Black Desert Remastered?

Graphics and sound are being adjusted: The update does not add new content to Black Desert. However, it will enhance the quality of the game. The graphic and sound elements will be revamped.

Here’s what’s changing in the graphics:

  • New visual effects are being added. Players can toggle these on or off. These additional effects will require hardware similar to the “very high” graphics setting.
  • Shinier armors are coming, and the physics of clothing has been improved. The clouds and ocean are expected to look better.
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Here’s what’s changing in the sound of the game:

  • Revised voice acting. The focus will be on cinematic dialogues.
  • The music themes and subthemes of the regions will respond better to the player’s activities.
  • The mount music will be removed from the game.
  • Additional ambient sounds will be added. More variations in sounds for footsteps, water, insects, and so on.

There is still a long way to go after Black Desert Remastered. New content for Black Desert will continue to be released. Black Desert reveals huge plans, Remastered graphics, and a new class.

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Destiny 2: These details revealed by the combat stream about 3 new exotics

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 4 minutes

In the recently held combat stream, Bungie casually provided a closer look at three upcoming Forsaken exotics from Destiny 2. We have summarized the new details on the Ace of Spades, the Wish-Ender, and the Black Talon for you.

In a combat live stream on Twitch, the developers at Bungie presented numerous upcoming changes to the Forsaken expansion live and in action.

Upon closer inspection, some new details regarding the exotic hand cannon Ace of Spades, the exotic bow Wish-Ender, and the exotic sword Black Talon were revealed.

We summarize the new details on the upcoming exotics for you.

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Ace of Spades in Destiny 2: Forsaken

What is the Ace of Spades? The Ace of Spades is an exotic hand cannon and should be familiar to many guardians from Destiny 1 times.

Now the personal hand cannon of Cayde is returning to Destiny 2 with the Forsaken expansion. After presumably retrieving the weapon from Cayde’s murderer Prince Uldren, it has quite a lot to offer its new owner.

What can the Ace of Spades do? The Ace of Spades uses primary, or white ammunition. The magazine holds 13 rounds.

Destiny 2 Forsaken Ace of Spades Details

Hand cannon enthusiasts will especially appreciate the perks: Reloading after a kill grants bonus damage. Additionally, like with the MIDA Multi-Tool, the radar remains active when using the scope. Especially in PvP, this combination of traits could be very advantageous. Furthermore, the weapon features the perk Firefly, known from weapons such as the Fatebringer from Destiny 1.

The special thing about it: Currently, Firefly does not exist in Destiny 2. Only the toned-down version Dragonfly can be found as a perk on some weapons. Many guardians are hoping that the original Firefly will return in its familiar strong form. However, some speculate that Firefly in Destiny 2 could be the kinetic version of the Dragonfly elemental explosion.

The general stats of the weapon also look solid. At least theoretically, guardians can expect the Ace of Spades to be more than just a nice visual addition that collects dust in the vault shortly after acquisition.

Destiny 2 Forsaken Wish-Ender

Wish-Ender

What is the Wish-Ender? The Wish-Ender is an exotic representative of a new weapon class – the bows.

What can the Wish-Ender do? This bow uses primary, or white ammunition, and has a capacity of 60 arrows.

X-ray vision: Its exotic perk Queens Wrath grants its bearer a kind of x-ray vision when drawn and using the sights, showing the silhouettes of opponents even through walls.

Destiny 2 Forsaken Wish-Ender Details

But no god vision: Many players have expressed concern that the bow could quickly be labeled as overpowered in PvP. However, when witnessing this trait in action, it quickly becomes clear that it is certainly not a god vision that allows the weapon bearer to monitor enemy movements across the entire map.

It takes a moment for the bow to be fully drawn and the vision activated. Additionally, one must use the sights, which restricts their own movements.

Furthermore, the x-ray vision in gameplay only shows opponents behind a single wall. If there are multiple walls or objects between the bearer and the opponent, the opponent cannot be seen. Especially thick walls or obstacles will also hide opponents.

Moreover, opponent movements are apparently not displayed constantly but only in pulses.

Arrow penetration: The perk Broadhead allows arrows from the bow to pierce through enemies and hit potential targets behind them, according to observations by attentive fans.

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Black Talon

What is the Black Talon? The Black Talon is another exotic sword that will be introduced with the Forsaken expansion. Very little is currently known about this sword.

What can the Black Talon do? This exotic sword is wielded in the power slot and requires heavy, or purple ammunition. The ammunition capacity is 42. It also seems that the ammunition capacity for swords has been slightly increased.

Destiny 2 Forsaken Black Talon Details

With its exotic perk Crow’s Wings, it is possible to fire a void projectile with the sword – similar to the exotic sword of the bow wielder from Destiny 1. A projectile apparently consumes 3x heavy ammunition. Thus, with full ammunition, the projectile could be used a total of 14 times.

The Black Talon also features the previously known perks Heavy Guard and Tireless Blade from other swords.

Heavy Guard grants the sword high efficiency and high defense. With Tireless Blade, sword kills that consume ammunition regenerate new sword ammunition.

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What do you think of these details about the three new exotics? Is there anything here that you are particularly looking forward to?

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League of Legends shows Nunu rework – By mistake

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

The Brazilian website of League of Legends (LoL) showed what the upcoming Nunu rework looks like. A new pair of arms is in the game.

What is it about? LoL fans are eagerly waiting to see what changes with the yeti-riding Nunu through his rework. The first release seems to have happened accidentally now. But quick gamers have collected screenshots and show what has at least visually changed about Nunu and his yeti Willump.

LoL – Nunu’s rework brings yeti with 4 arms?

Long in discussion: The rework of the LoL hero Nunu has been an important topic among fans for a long time. Many believe that the yeti rider needed to be adapted to the more modern game. And that is finally happening.

On a roadmap, the LoL developers already showed, what awaits us with Nunu, Ezreal, Morgana, and Kayle.

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Nunu before his rework

Teaser soon? Patch 8.17 should still appear on the PBE servers this week. For this reason, players are now also expecting a soon teaser for the Nunu rework.

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Accidental image: For a short time, this image could be seen on the Brazilian LoL website.Positive feedback: On Reddit, the teaser is received very well. The community is excited about the new look. Nunu now looks more human and one can recognize a child in him. Also, the yeti who now apparently has 4 arms brings joy and funny comments:

  • “Four arms to carry each of his teammates,” writes Zakeruga
  • “I think it’s good that they made Willump into a completely new Freljord creature. The original typical yeti appearance was quite boring,” says Hamro251
  • User Senpai-Thuc compares the yeti to Machoke from Pokémon
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Now the community is curious whether shortly after the leak an official teaser will come that will introduce the new winter duo in more detail.

Update: New trailer for the Nunu rework

Meanwhile, League of Legends has released a trailer for “the new Nunu”. It will be icy cold with huge snowball attacks and the well-known channeling ultimate.

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How do you like the first look at the overhaul?

The design head of LoL has now been pulled for another project – Maybe for a LoL MMO?

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Combo decks are annoying in Hearthstone right now – Here’s how to counter them

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The expansion Dr. Boom’s Secret Lab completely disrupted the meta in Hearthstone. Currently, many Combo and OTK decks are encountered. However, a gnome bravely stands against these decks.

What are Combo decks? Combo decks rely on playing a very specific combination of cards. With this, these decks can either win the game or gain a significant advantage. Often, such decks are nerfed by Blizzard afterwards.

For example, an earlier combo was Nature’s Wrath in conjunction with Wild Growth. Nature’s Wrath created three 2/2 Treants with Charge, while Wild Growth gives all characters +2 attack. This results in 14 damage without major preparation, allowing for an easy victory (12 from the Treants and 2 from your druid).

Now, the Treants no longer have Charge.

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One-Turn-Kill – the scourge of Hearthstone right now

What are OTK decks? OTK stands for “One Turn Kill” and is a specific form of Combo deck. The combo relies on killing the opponent in the turn in which you start playing the combo.

However, the OTK category is increasingly being expanded. This also includes decks where you do not defeat the opponent in the same turn, but in one of the following turns instead.

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There are plenty of examples for OTK decks, even though many of them are no longer playable today:

  • The Grim Patron Warrior summoned a whole host of minions with the Grim Patron and the War Hymn Leader. Whenever a Patron died, a new one took its place.
  • Mages combined Antonidas, Time Warp, and the Sorcerer’s Apprentice. With four Apprentices, a Fireball costs no mana anymore. And thanks to Antonidas, you get a new Fireball every time.
  • The Grumble repeated every previously played Battlecry. If you didn’t die of that, you certainly did of fatigue. Such turns could take 10 minutes or longer.
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How to defeat Combo decks in the current Hearthstone

The greatest weakness of Combo decks is that they depend on certain cards. As long as these cards are not drawn, the deck is largely harmless. And if you lose these cards, the game is decided. Therefore, there are different ways to beat such a deck.

High pressure at the beginning: OTK decks need to delay the game. Therefore, they have many Control cards in the deck. For example, Mages can freeze opponents or destroy them with area damage.

If you start playing minions from the beginning and increase the pressure, you force the opponent to use all their answers early on, so they have nothing later. Some Combo decks are forced to forgo their combo this way. So cards that are actually part of the combo are played too early.

Letting the opponent overdraw: As soon as you have 10 cards in hand, every additional drawn card is automatically destroyed. You can take advantage of this effect by letting the opponent draw too many cards.

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This is possible, for example, if the opponent plays Acolyte of Pain. If you only deal one damage to it, the opponent draws a lot of cards. If they go over 10 cards this way, they lose the following ones. The Deepwater Oracle is even more extreme, as it draws two cards.

Gnome Vampire kills combos with a bit of luck

Using Gnomferatu: If you don’t want to or can’t give the opponent 10 cards in hand, Gnomferatu is a good alternative. This gnome can destroy the top card of the opponent’s deck. And if this destroyed card was important for the combo, Gnomferatu has decided the duel. Otherwise, with stats of 2/3 for 2 mana, it is still usable.

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Don’t have a deck yet? With these 3 new Standard decks you’ll have a lot of fun.

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10 Tips for Leveling Up in WoW: Battle for Azeroth

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 4 minutes

To ensure a successful start in WoW: Battle for Azeroth, there are a few things to keep in mind. With these 10 tips, everything will go smoothly!

In a few hours, Battle for Azeroth will start and hundreds of thousands of players will flood into the new areas of World of Warcraft. To keep a cool head while leveling in Kul Tiras and Zandalar and to proceed as effectively as possible, the YouTuber Hazel from the Hazelnuttygames channel has compiled some tips.

We have translated the most useful tips for you.

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1. Don’t get stuck on complicated quests

Some quests in World of Warcraft are a bit more complicated or simply buggy at the launch of an expansion. Can’t find an NPC, an item is unusable, or there’s another problem? Ask for help in chat; if no one knows the answer, skip the quest for now and come back later. There are alternative quest hubs in almost all areas to spend your time.

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2. Choose a gathering profession

If you haven’t chosen a profession yet, you should simply choose the gathering professions Herbalism and Mining. Because mining ores also grants experience points and the resources will certainly be needed in the coming weeks. This way, you’ll earn extra XP and some gold in the auction house!

3. Dismantle items

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When you find green items in Battle for Azeroth, whether as random drops or quest rewards, you should not sell them to the vendor. Instead, save them up and bring them to the Scrap-O-Matic in your respective capital city to gain valuable resources for crafting!

4. The choice of Azerite traits

Thanks to the Heart of Azeroth, you can periodically unlock various abilities (“traits”) in your equipment. Don’t worry too much about this during the leveling phase. Just choose traits that make sense while leveling – such as self-healing or increased damage. You can change the selected traits later, and usually, you’ll replace your armor anyway when you reach level 120.

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5. Utilize War Mode

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Especially at the start, most players will be questing on their continent – Horde players in Zandalar and Alliance players in Kul Tiras. The risk of encountering enemy players there is still low. Use this and activate War Mode! This way, you’ll receive 10% additional experience points while questing.

6. Follow the War Campaign

Every few levels, you will receive new quests for the “War Campaign” in your faction’s capital. This is reminiscent of the Order campaign from Legion and is essential to unlock some features, such as Island Expeditions. Whether you complete them during leveling or only at max level is up to you.

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But beware: The War Campaign will take you to the enemy continent. Consider whether you still want to have War Mode activated there.

7. Skip Rare Mobs if you’re in a hurry

There are again numerous special enemies in Battle for Azeroth that are marked with a star on the minimap. Alone, these enemies can be quite overwhelming, and the reward is low, especially the experience points. If a foe seems too tough for you, then just skip them. You can always return later.

8. Use the “Remarkable Garnet”

WoW Alliance Level Areas

Jewelers can craft an interesting new gemstone. They can cut the gem “Garnet” into a “Remarkable Garnet.” Once integrated into the armor, this gem grants 5% additional experience points! So if you know a jeweler, you can secure a little bonus.

9. Guild Banners for Bonus XP

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If you are a member of a guild, you should also acquire the guild banners from the guild vendor. Because the “Battle Standard of Cooperation” grants all guild members within 100 meters 15% additional experience points for killing monsters for a few minutes. If you have to wipe everything for a quest anyway, you can take this bonus!

10. Know the Portal Locations!

Portals are important for quickly getting to different locations in World of Warcraft.

  • Alliance players can find their portals in Boralus around the “Trade Wind Market” fountain.
  • Horde players, on the other hand, can find their portals in Dazar’alor in the western chamber in “The Great Seal.”
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If you want to go back to the islands from Azeroth, you can also find portals in the old world.

  • Alliance players can teleport from the Mage Tower in Stormwind to Boralus.
  • Horde players go into the Shadow Rift from Orgrimmar to return to Dazar’alor.

What tips would you give to players?

There are even more useful hints and information about the launch here:

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Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen von The Elder Scrolls Online: Wolfhunter

Lucas Kaczynski Lucas Kaczynski Reading time 7 minutes

On time for the release of the DLC Wolfhunter and Update 19 for The Elder Scrolls Online, we spoke with the Creative Director, the Dungeon Lead, and the Lead Content Designer from Zenimax. We got a glimpse behind the scenes of the new DLC..

The Dungeon DLC Wolfhunter is finally here. In the penultimate DLC for 2018, brave adventurers embark on two brand new dungeons and face powerful foes there.

Rich Lambert, the Creative Director of Zenimax, Mike Finnigan, the Dungeon Lead, and Jeremy Sera, the Lead Content Designer took us on a tour through the new dungeon March of Sacrifice. Along the way, we were able to ask questions.

How difficult are the new dungeons?

Mein-MMO: Where would the developer team rank the new dungeons in relation to others in terms of difficulty?

Mike Finnigan (Finn): I think we have struck a good balance with the Dragon Bones dungeons. So, the Fang Lair and the Scalecaller Peak. The two new dungeons are intended to have a similar difficulty.

Most players can complete the normal mode. The veteran dungeon is not as easy as the veteran dungeons from the base game, but it’s not as hard as a veteran dungeon from the other DLCs, like the White-Gold Tower.

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Mein-MMO: Since ESO now has a special werewolf-themed DLC, are there plans for a vampire DLC?

Finn: We wouldn’t rule it out. We always try to create new and interesting content. But we currently have no plans in that direction.

Were there difficulties with the boss mechanics?

Mein-MMO: Which boss mechanic in the new DLC did you struggle with?

Finn: Usually, it’s the damage from the bosses that causes problems. We have certain health thresholds internally that we know players can reduce to zero within a specific time. The health of the bosses usually doesn’t differ that much.

If players have a lot of time to deal damage to the boss, we increase the health, for example. It’s important that the DPS players don’t cause too much damage too early.

“We don’t want players to learn the mechanics by dying”

Rich Lambert: The development team is always trying to come up with new boss mechanics. Sometimes it’s difficult to convey these mechanics to the player. That’s why the team spends a lot of time testing the mechanics. Can players understand the boss mechanics without googling them or dying often?

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Mein-MMO: So you are trying to convey the dungeon mechanics to players while they are playing?

Finn: We try to prevent players from learning (the mechanics) by dying. That’s always something Jeremy likes to emphasize. How can players learn the boss mechanics without dying?

When players see a mechanic for the first time, it shouldn’t kill them immediately. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have abilities that deal high damage. We want to convey these abilities to the player when they see them for the first time.

What secrets can players discover in the new dungeons?

Mein-MMO: What’s up with the hunting lodges located in the hunting grounds of Hircine?

Finn: Hircine wants his followers to feel at home. That’s why there are hunting lodges scattered throughout the March of Sacrifice and the hunting grounds. When followers move through the hunting grounds, they can visit the hunting lodges, rest there, and then go hunting.

In the hunting lodge, there is also a will-o’-the-wisp. And this will-o’-the-wisp highlights something we were able to make possible in this dungeon. In the dungeon, we have side quests for players who like to explore. There are three golden Indrik hunts.

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The Easter Egg with the three golden Indriks

Mein-MMO: What do players receive when they hunt all three golden Indriks?

Finn: If players hunt all three, they receive a unique memento. This memento allows players to perform a very cool werewolf transformation. Each hunt also grants players a buff that is active for the rest of the dungeon.

We have never had such side explorations before. They are designed so that players don’t have to have the best DPS. They just need to take the time and hunt the Indriks.

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Mein-MMO: Can players do something similar in the dungeon Moonhunter Keep?

Finn: No. That’s the first and only time.

Rich Lambert: It just made sense to do something like this in this dungeon. After all, it’s Hircine’s realm.

What animation from Wolfhunter are you particularly proud of?

Mein-MMO: What was the funniest animation you designed for the new DLC?

Rich Lambert: I like the new werewolf.

Finn: There are many animations. When you talk about animations, do you also mean the effects?

Jeremy Sera: “Raining Man Spawn”

Finn: (laughs) That was a really funny animation. Players can experience it when they run into one of the spectral Indriks. They are launched into the air and then fall to the ground. That’s the “Raining Man” animation we talked about earlier.

Then there’s the “Hulking” werewolf animation that players will see at the end of the dungeon. And then we also have really cool fog effects that we use in this dungeon.

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Rich Lambert: But my absolute favorite is probably in the Moonhunter Keep. The third boss in the library.

Jeremy Sera: Yes, I wanted to say that too.

Finn: The boss has an effect with rotating runes. Players must stand in the correct rune to be protected from his big explosion.

Are there Easter eggs hiding in Wolfhunter?

Mein-MMO: Are there any Easter eggs in the new dungeons that players can discover?

Finn: The three hunts for the golden Indriks are a pretty big Easter egg. We don’t tell players anything about them, and they are also not part of the quest. Players must discover the will-o’-the-wisp themselves in one of the buildings. They need to find all three areas themselves.

We don’t show players any of the areas.

Mein-MMO: Are there plans to depict Hircine’s hunting grounds in more detail in Elder Scrolls Online? For example, as its own zone?

Rich Lambert: We currently have no plans to do anything like that. But we are not ruling it out entirely.

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Mein-MMO: A few players would like to transform into certain bosses. What do you think of the idea?

Finn: If we have a boss where that would make sense, we can definitely do that. So if we have a boss that is humanoid, that would be possible. For non-humanoid bosses, the player animations wouldn’t fit. So players can’t run around as a “Hulking” werewolf.

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Mein-MMO: This isn’t your first tour through the new dungeons. Isn’t it a little boring to show the same dungeon over and over?

Finn: Not at all. These dungeons are like my children.

Mein-MMO: So you are proud of the content you have created?

Finn: (laughs) Absolutely! It wasn’t a joke when I said that the dungeons are like my children. When people ask me what my favorite dungeon is, I say I can’t choose one. They all belong to my favorites.

Are new weapons and abilities coming to ESO?

Mein-MMO: What do you think of ultimate race abilities? So, special active abilities for each of the races in ESO.

Rich Lambert: That’s an interesting idea. We actually haven’t thought much about it. What we are trying with our active abilities is to have as few as possible that only a specific class or race has access to. That’s why we only have three skill lines per class. But we have many skill lines that everyone has access to. This allows players to combine abilities.

Classes are different, but no player has to play a specific class or race to create the ultimate combination.

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Mein-MMO: Are there plans to bring a magical melee weapon to ESO?

Rich Lambert: (laughs) We are asked that a lot. We don’t rule it out, but there are currently no concrete plans in that direction.

Finn: Implementing a new weapon type into the game is a lot of work. Especially the animation work. There is really a lot to do when we implement a new weapon into the game.

When can players expect more furnishing slots?

Mein-MMO: Can we soon make shoulder pieces invisible in ESO?

Rich Lambert: We could do that with the outfit system. But first, we are looking at what players can currently do with it and then considering whether we want to do that or not.

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Mein-MMO: What about increasing the available furnishing slots in housing?

Rich Lambert: (laughs) We get asked that a lot. If we could press a button that would increase the furnishing slots, we would do it immediately. But unfortunately, it’s not that simple.

That’s why we are considering ways to increase the number. We have set the number of furnishing slots to the highest it can currently be.

Mein-MMO: Are the console versions of ESO the reason for the limitation of furnishing slots?

Rich Lambert: It’s more that we have to support certain minimum specifications. That’s the biggest problem we have in that regard.

What can fans of Cyrodiil PvP look forward to?

Mein-MMO: Are there plans to create new incentives for players to participate in Cyrodiil PvP?

Rich Lambert: We recently added new cosmetic content to ESO that players can only obtain by participating in PvP. In the last update, number 18, it was the Gladiator helmet. Other than that, there are some costumes we are currently working on.

We are working on it. And we also have plans for some really cool changes to Cyrodiil PvP. But we don’t want to talk about that too much right now.

Mein MMO: Thank you for the interview.

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Monster Hunter World: Mod increases FPS on PC, but players fear a ban

Lucas Kaczynski Lucas Kaczynski Reading time 2 minutes

Players are having performance issues with Monster Hunter World on PC. The game heavily taxes the CPU. A fan mod promises higher FPS. However, there is a risk of a ban by Capcom.

What kind of mod is this? Player Kaldaien has taken the time to develop a mod for Monster Hunter World. It modifies how Monster Hunter World utilizes the CPU. In theory, this should increase the frame rate and make the game run smoother overall.

According to players, the mod improves performance somewhat. Those who want to try the mod can easily install it themselves.

Here’s how to install the mod for better FPS:

  • Download the Visual C++ 2017 runtime from the Microsoft page and install it. If you already have it installed on your computer, you can skip this step.
  • Download the required files from the page Github. The file is named SK_MHW.7z. You can find it under the “Miscellaneous Binary Dumps” section.
  • Extract the archive into the folder “steamappscommonMonster Hunter World”. You can remove the mod by simply deleting the added files.
  • You can now start Monster Hunter World.
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The mod also includes the following features:

  • Issues with fullscreen are resolved.
  • The HUD can be hidden for screenshots.

Use at your own risk

You could be banned. Especially for players with not-so-good PCs, the mod is currently the only way to play Monster Hunter World smoothly. They rely on the mod. However, since the mod modifies game files, there is a risk of being banned by the publisher, developer Capcom.

Using the mod is therefore at your own risk. It is uncertain how Capcom will respond.

If you also want to improve your FPS or find the use of the mod too risky, we have a guide for you. Monster Hunter World: Here’s how to improve performance on PC. 

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In WoW: Battle for Azeroth you should never sell green items

Cortyn Cortyn Reading time 2 minutes

Green items become significant in World of Warcraft again. With Battle for Azeroth, they provide an important resource.

Soon, Battle for Azeroth begins, marking a new chapter in the history of World of Warcraft. However, things work a bit differently while leveling in Kul Tiras and Zandalar than WoW players are used to. Unusual (“green”), rare (“blue”), and epic (“purple”) items take on special significance. These should not simply be sold to vendors, but dismantled using a new device: the Scrap-o-Matic 1000.

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Materials from the Scrap-o-Matic 1000

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Resources from old items: The Scrap-o-Matic 1000 transforms unwanted items – including quest rewards – into various crafting materials. In addition to cloth and ores, there are also items that vendors would otherwise sell, such as threads or flux for blacksmithing. In general, the value of the disassembled items is greater than the profit one would receive by selling them to an NPC.

Where is the Scrap-o-Matic 1000 located? Alliance players find their Scrap-o-Matic at the marketplace in Boralus, while Horde followers seek the market in Dazar’Alor. A brief introductory quest explains how the device works.

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Expulsom is the premium material. Dismantling items is the only way (besides the transmutation by alchemists) to obtain Expulsom. Expulsom is a new “premium” material used for particularly powerful recipes. As Expulsom is bind on pickup, crafters can only obtain it through dismantling. Anyone pursuing a profession should definitely be careful not to sell items as they usually would.

With the Scrap-o-Matic 1000, you can also dismantle items that you have crafted yourself. This way, while leveling a profession, you can immediately obtain new materials instead of – as before – just throwing crafted items en masse to the next vendor.

What do you think about the new mechanic of being able to dismantle items?

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Fortnite: Challenges of Week 6 revealed – Puzzle about Stone Heads solved

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In Fortnite: Battle Royale, the challenges of Week 6 of Season 5 are just around the corner. As a leak for Week 6 shows, you will need to search for stone heads. We will show you what tasks you can expect in just a few days for the challenges.

Leak from Data Miners: Even before the challenges begin, data miners reliably find upcoming challenges in the Fortnite code. These are now regularly on target and rarely miss.

This is what the leaked challenges (via FNLeak) for Week 6 look like.

Update 16.8.: The official challenges are now here.

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The free challenges without Battle Pass in Week 6

Deal damage to opponents with headshots: This is where your aiming skills are required – hit the opponents’ heads and earn points. In total, you are expected to deal 500 damage with headshots. A practice for the heavy sniper coming to Fortnite soon?

Mine resources with the pickaxe: You should be doing this in your matches anyway, unless you ignore the building mode. The requirement here is supposed to be 3,000 resources.

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Search where the stone heads are looking: This is the challenging task of the Battle Pass. We will present you with a guide on Mein-MMO.de on Thursday at the start of the challenge, which will help you solve the task easily.

Players have been puzzling for a while about what the stone heads are looking at in Fortnite. The riddle will likely finally be solved on Thursday.

For these 4 tasks in Week 6, you need the Battle Pass

Search chests in Lonely Lodge: Here you can take a few chests round after round as usual. You don’t have to search all the requested chests within one match. A total of 7 chests are required.

Complete 5 timed trials: The experts are still uncertain about the requirements for this task. You may need to use the ATKs (All Terrain Karts) to complete races within a time limit.

There is a racetrack in Paradise Palms – it actually measures the time. It might also be the case that more racetracks are introduced into the game.

We will also provide a guide on Mein-MMO.de at the start of the challenges that explains everything to you.

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Eliminate opponents with a Minigun or Light Machine Gun: For this task, you need to eliminate 2 opponents with the Minigun or Light Machine Gun. The task might still change to include the phrase “… in one match.”.

Eliminate opponents in Tilted Towers: For this challenge, you need to eliminate 3 opponents in Tilted Towers. There will be even more activity than usual due to the challenges.

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Do you still have tasks from Week 5 left? We will show you how to solve them all:

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So viel Gold braucht Ihr in WoW, um Battle for Azeroth kostenlos freizuspielen

Benedict Grothaus Benedict Grothaus Reading time 3 minutes

For Battle for Azeroth in WoW, you do not need to pay money if you have enough gold. You can fully earn the new expansion for World of Warcraft. We will show you how to do it.

Buying BfA with gold: In World of Warcraft, you can buy “WoW Tokens” with in-game gold. You can exchange the tokens for real money at Blizzard directly and use them to purchase items from the shop – including the new expansion Battle for Azeroth.

This article was first published on July 15, 2018, and updated on August 13.

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How to buy WoW: Battle for Azeroth with gold

The price of the tokens is the same throughout Europe and is determined freely by supply and demand. A token can be redeemed for €13 Battle.net credit. You will need several tokens if you want to buy Battle for Azeroth with gold.

  • The Standard Edition of BfA costs €44.49, which is 4 tokens.
  • The Digital Deluxe Edition of BfA costs €59.99, which is 5 tokens.
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Buying WoW Tokens: You can buy WoW Tokens directly in the auction house. You will find them directly in the “WoW Token” tab under all other categories. If you have enough gold, you buy them directly and receive them by mail.

The price can change steadily and can fluctuate by several tens of thousands of gold pieces even during the week. At the time of writing, on August 13, 2018, at 13:45, the token costs 286,516 gold. You can monitor price fluctuations and prices at wowtoken.info.

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Using WoW Tokens and buying BfA: Once you have acquired a token and have the item in your inventory, you just need to use it. You can then choose whether you want 30 days of game time or €13 credit.

If you choose the credit, it will simply be credited to your account balance, and you can buy BfA directly in the Battle.net launcher through the shop.

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How to save some gold: If you want to save gold or money, you can also buy fewer tokens and fill up the rest of the amount with real money. This way, you only need to pay a smaller portion. However, you must load the account with at least €10, so you may still have remaining amounts on your account with the Standard Version.

  • For the Standard Version, you pay €31.99 for one token, €18.99 for two tokens, and for three tokens, you must load the account with at least €10 because a remaining amount of €5.99 is due.
  • For the Digital Deluxe Edition, you pay €46.99 for one token, €33.99 for two tokens, €20.99 for three tokens, and for four tokens, you would also need to top up €10 for a remaining amount of €7.99.

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Destiny 2: IKELOS Power weapons only with Solar damage – But why?

Sven Galitzki Sven Galitzki Reading time 3 minutes

With the update 2.0.0 for Destiny 2, the IKELOS power weapons will be switched to solar damage. No other element will be possible with these weapons. Bungie has now explained why. 

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Two strong weapons will soon be slightly reduced due to changes in the weapon and mod system of Destiny 2. Bungie does not allow free choice of elemental damage. The studio has now explained why.

Bungie wants to reduce tractor cannon stacking

IKELOS power weapons only with solar damage: The IKELOS_SF_v1.0.1 shotgun and the IKELOS_SSG_v1.0.1 sniper rifle will be somewhat nerfed on August 28 with patch 2.0.0, the preload for Forsaken.

Destiny 2 Forsaken IKELOS Shotgun

Although there is no real nerf for the two IKELOS power weapons, their effectiveness and flexibility will be reduced. For both weapons, the elemental damage will be set to solar – regardless of the currently active element. Starting August 28, no other damage types will be possible.

Many players wondered: Why? Bungie provided an official answer via Twitter. By restricting these two powerful weapons to solar damage, the so-called tractor cannon stacking is supposed to be reduced. The change is therefore made by Bungie for balance reasons.

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What is tractor cannon stacking? It is a method that Guardians use to melt bosses of different activities in seconds.

Since its overhaul, the tractor cannon can not only deal good damage at close range and suppress abilities – it also increases outgoing damage from all Void sources for a period of 10 seconds.

The IKELOS power weapons were very popular as Void variants in combination with the tractor cannon – especially the shotgun with its own additional damage buff after a melee hit.

Destiny 2 IKELOS Sniper

This combo forced numerous bosses to their knees in seconds and pushed many other weapon options into the background. The damage output was greatly increased by stacking buff effects and the simultaneous Void orientation of the weapons.

Too early to rejoice: Many Guardians had been looking forward to the combination of tractor cannon and especially the IKELOS shotgun even more than before. After all, starting on August 28, both the sniper and the shotgun will no longer be in the power slot and can therefore also be equipped alongside the tractor cannon. However, Bungie has now refuted this option by entirely removing the possibility of Void damage for these weapons.

By the way: In addition to this cut, the IKELOS sniper will also undergo a real nerf. Because its distinctive perk Control Breath will apparently be weakened and will work differently than before from Forsaken.

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What do you think about this decision by Bungie? Do you consider this essentially a nerf? Or is it a comprehensible and necessary change that you can live with?

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Two 16-year-olds have just released their first game on Steam

Patrick Freese Patrick Freese Reading time 2 minutes

Alongside school, the two 16-year-olds developed their 2D action game “Alter Army” and released it on Steam. Support from teachers and parents was minimal.

2 teenagers from India as game developers: The game “Alter Army” comes from the indie studio Vague Pixels. This studio consists of two 16-year-olds, Mridul Pancholi and Mridul Bansal.

Crazy action platformer: Since the first week of August, you can buy the action game on Steam. In terms of gameplay and design, they took an unconventional approach, adding meat monsters and guitarists as playable characters.

Built a game alongside school

Started at 14: The two developers have been working on “Alter Army” since 2016, when they were 14 years old.

In an interview with PCGamer, Bansal explains that it was not easy for the two boys to develop a game in their spare time while still attending school.

Napping in class: They had little time, coming home from school around 2:00 PM and then starting work on the game. They worked late into the night, sometimes until 3:00 AM the next morning, on the 2D platformer.

Some nights they only had 3-4 hours of sleep because of this. It happened that they fell asleep during class.

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Little support from teachers or parents: “Our parents do not understand this game development. Therefore, they always told us it would be a waste of time. We should focus on school instead,” explains Bansal.

The teachers joked about the two, saying “If you can’t even do your homework properly, how do you expect to develop a game?”

Nonetheless, the two teenagers persevered and now have released their game on Steam. However, it is still not finished. Regular updates are planned to improve the game – Steam achievements are also on the way.

What’s inside Alter Army

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Similarity and inspiration: At first glance, Alter Army resembles a typical indie game. The developers explain that they drew inspiration from Risk of Rain, Hollow Knight, and Nuclear Throne.

Lots of brawling: In the beginning, you choose one of 4 heroes and embark on your adventure. The controls are easy to understand, and then it’s time to start brawling with the monsters. With normal attacks, you build up your energy bar and then unleash the true power that lies within your character. This way, you really hit the monsters hard.

One of the characters is a meatball named “Hmm”. Then there’s a guitarist who takes his trusty 6-string into every fight. In power mode, heavy riffs play.

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Dromedary or Bloodsucker? These perks await you in Fallout 76

Tarek Zehrer Tarek Zehrer Reading time 5 minutes

During QuakeCon, Bethesda took the opportunity to introduce the perk system of Fallout 76 to fans. It is based on cards that you can freely equip and discard. How do players react? What perks are available?

Perks will be unlockable as cards in Fallout 76. Each of the cards you receive belongs to one of the overarching SPECIAL attributes.

What perks will there be? A final list is not yet available. However, already lists are circulating, compiled from known material by Reddit users. We have translated these for you.

Note: Some of the cards already have higher ranks. The effect they had on the previous ranks is not known.

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All known Strength cards

  • Bear Arms – Heavy weapons weigh 20% less (Rank 4)
  • Expert Heavy Gunner – Your non-explosive heavy weapons deal 10% more damage (Rank 3)
  • Gladiator – One-handed melee weapons receive a 10% damage bonus (Rank 3)
  • Thru-Hiker – Weight of food and drink is reduced by 30% (Rank 3)
  • Batteries Included – Energy weapon ammunition weighs 30% less (Rank 3)
  • Bandolier – Ammunition from ballistic weapons weighs 90% less (Rank 3)
  • Sturdy Frame – Armor has 25% less weight (Rank 2)

All known Perception cards

  • Night Person – +1 Intelligence and +1 Perception between 6 PM and 6 AM (Rank 3)
  • Green Thumb – 25% chance to double your yield when harvesting (Rank 4)
  • Percepti-Bobble – If you are within range of a bobblehead, you will be guided in the right direction by an acoustic signal (Rank 1)
  • Pannapictagraphist – An acoustic signal leads you to magazines (Rank 1)
  • Refractor – +5 energy resistance (Rank 4)

All known Endurance cards

  • Revenant – +25% damage for 2 minutes when a player revives you (Rank 2)
  • Professional Drinker – Alcohol does not make you addicted (Rank 1)
  • Aquagirl/-boy – No damage from radiation while swimming, and you can breathe underwater (Rank 1)
  • Slow Metabolizer – Food satisfies you by +15% (Rank 3)
  • Dromedary – Drinks reduce your thirst by +15% (Rank 3)
  • Vaccinated – The chance of contracting a disease from a creature is reduced by 60% (Rank 3)
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All known Charisma cards

  • Bodyguards – +6 damage and energy resistance (Max. 18) for your group, not including yourself (Rank 4)
  • Hard Bargain – Better buying and selling prices (Rank 3)
  • Party Girl/Boy – Effects of alcohol are doubled (Rank 2)
  • Inspirational – +5% experience points when you are in a team (Rank 3)
  • Happy-Go-Lucky – Your luck increases by 2 when you are under the influence of alcohol (2)
  • Quack Surgeon – Revives other players with alcohol (Rank 1)
  • Spiritual Healer – Regenerates health points for 5 seconds after you revive a player (Rank 3)
  • Happy Camper – Hunger and thirst are slowed by 40% when you are in the camp or team workshop
  • Strange in Numbers – Positive mutations are 25% stronger when your teammates are also mutated (Rank 1)
  • Lone Wanderer – When you are alone, you take 10% less damage and your AP regenerates 10% faster (Rank 3)
  • Team Medic – Stimpaks also heal your teammates, but the effect is only half as strong (Rank 3)
  • Bloodsucker – Blood packs now quench thirst, do not irradiate you and the healing effect is increased by 50%. (Rank 3)
  • Squad Maneuver – Run 10% faster when you are in a team. (Rank unknown)
  • Philanthropist – Slightly reduces your team’s hunger and thirst when you eat and drink (Rank unknown)

All known Intelligence cards

  • Grease Monkey – Items from the workshop are 30% cheaper to repair (Rank 1)
  • Exotic Weapons – You can now craft exotic Rank-1 weapon mods if you have the plans (Rank 2)
  • Contractor – Items from the workshop cost 25% less materials (Rank 2)
  • Master Hacker – Gain +1 for hacking skill; lockout times at terminals are reduced (Rank 1)
  • First Aid – Stimpaks heal 10% more health (Rank 4)
  • Science – You can craft energy weapons if you have the plans (Rank 2)

All known Agility cards

  • Dodgy – Spend 30 AP to avoid 10% of all attacks (Rank 3)
  • Marathoner – Sprints consume 20% less AP (Rank 3)
  • Goat Legs – Fall damage is reduced by 80% (Rank 2)
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All known Luck cards

  • Mystery Meat – Stimpaks can create edible meat. High radiation increases the probability. (Rank 3)
  • Starched Genes – You will never mutate from radiation and Radaway will not heal mutations. (Rank 2)
  • Luck of the Draw – Your weapons have a 10% chance to restore stamina (Rank 3)
  • Mysterious Stranger – A strange stranger appears more often when you use V.A.T.S (Rank 2, Max Rank is 3)
  • Scrounger – 50% chance that you find extra ammunition in ammunition containers (Rank 4)

In the finished game, there will be significantly more perks and hundreds of combinations.

The comparison to Fallout 4 – What is different?

Clearly, Fallout 76 will offer significantly more perks: Currently, we do not know how many perks will make it into the final version of Fallout 76. However, comparing the numbers of the currently known cards with the perks from Fallout 4, it seems that there could be significantly more.

This is how the perks were structured in Fallout 4: In Fallout 4, there were 10 fixed perks for each of the SPECIAL attributes that you could level up. These were set as soon as you invested skill points in them.

Already over 14 Charisma perks have been shown, and there are likely still more. One can assume that the numbers will be balanced between the SPECIAL values. Thus, each attribute will likely receive about the same number of perk cards.

Advantage for Fallout 76 through the cards? The card system of Fallout 76 is, at least it seems, significantly more flexible and offers you more combinations. In addition, there will likely be a significantly wider range of abilities.

How the SPECIAL system works in conjunction with the perks can be read here.

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Ammunition gets weight

One of the survival aspects: Ammunition will have weight and thus affect inventory management. This is evidenced by the perk Bandolier, which reduces the weight of ballistic ammunition by 90%.

In previous Fallout installments, ammunition always had no impact on your inventory, and players could hoard as much of it as they wanted.

This option already existed in Fallout 4: The survival mode of Fallout 4 already offered the possibility for hardcore players, and apparently this will also be carried over to Fallout 76. How difficult it will be to obtain ammunition remains to be seen.

By the time of the B.E.T.A of Fallout 76, we will know how this all plays out in practice. We are definitely looking forward to more perks.

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Monster Hunter World: With this guide, you can send Diablos to hell!

Gastbeitrag Gastbeitrag Reading time 8 minutes

The devilish Diablos is troubling many hunters in Monster Hunter World. The beast has a variety of attack patterns that are difficult to see through. Our guest author and Monster Hunter veteran “Taffyme” has written a guide with weaknesses and tips that will help you defeat the Diablos.

That’s why Diablos is so challenging: The Diablos is an aggressive flying wyvern that primarily attacks with its horns and from underground. It often attacks with its running attack (or charge) or burrows underground. Even though it has wings, it only uses them to escape from a pitfall. The horned devil does not use its wings to fly.

Another treacherous attack from it is its Double Head Swing, which it swings broadly to the left and then to the right. Additionally, the Diablos has a body check and a double tail swipe.

These attacks are executed rapidly in combinations by the Diablos, making it difficult for many hunters. With this guide, you should be able to defeat the beast.

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Location: In these areas, you can find the Diablos

The maps of Monster Hunter World are divided into different areas. It is useful to know in which areas the monsters are most common. Quests are often time-limited, and you want to find the monsters as quickly as possible.

In this section, you will learn where you can find the Diablos and in which areas it resides.

  • Wildspire Waste
  • Areas: 13, 14, 8, and 6 – The Diablos is mostly found in areas 13 and 14.

If you are fighting Diablos for the first time, you will find it in the Wildspire Waste in area 8. A video sequence will then play automatically. After that, you will land in area 13 and have to fight against the Diablos.

The lower screenshots indicate the areas where the Diablos is marked red.

Areas 13 and 14 – Here is where the Diablos is most often found. 

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Areas 8 and 6 – If you are fighting the Diablos for the first time, you will find it in area 8.

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Weaknesses of the Diablos: Elements, Status Effects

Monsters have their special weak points, and the Diablos is no exception. Here you will find a list of the Desert Beast’s weaknesses.

Elemental Weaknesses: 

  • Fire – Resistant (0)
  • Water – Medium (2)
  • Thunder – Low (1)
  • Ice – High (3)
  • Dragon – Medium (2)

It is advisable to bring weapons that have the element of Ice added. Fire, on the other hand, is weak against the Diablos.

Status Weaknesses:

  • Poison – Medium (2)
  • Sleep – Medium (2)
  • Paralysis – High (3)
  • Explosion – Medium (2)
  • Stun – Low (1)

The status paralysis is particularly effective against the Diablos.

Vulnerable body parts and quick tips:

  • The tip of the tail is very hard and the worst attack point you can choose.
  • The wings are the best spot for ranged attackers to deal the most damage.
  • You can break the head twice. The number of breaks is indicated by the broken horns. If both horns are broken, the head has also been broken twice. Blunt weapons like the hammer deal the highest damage to the head. The hammer and the great sword are recommended weapons to break the horns.
  • The chest, abdomen, and back are the weakest points for all melee weapons like the great sword or dual blades.
  • The burrowing and subsequent digging attack of the Diablos is its strongest attack. You must definitely evade or block this.
  • The Diablos does not attack with any elements or status effects. Armor with high defense is recommended.
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Tips and tricks for defeating the Diablos: The battle with the beast

The following section summarizes some tips for defeating the Diablos. It also provides hints on how you can use your surroundings in battle.

Avoid long combos, prefer single strikes

The Diablos is extremely fast despite its size, and getting stuck in a long attack combo can cost you the victory. Here, the Diablos has time to catch you with the charge. Therefore, single and targeted strikes on its weak points are recommended.

The chest, or rather the abdomen, is particularly vulnerable. You should execute your attacks here. Also, the Diablos can attack you more heavily when you are underneath its abdomen.

Thunderbugs incapacitate the Diablos

When you strike the thunderbugs or shoot them with a ranged weapon, the bugs die and create a bright flash. Monsters are momentarily disturbed by this and become temporarily immobile. It is easiest to shoot the bugs.

In area 13, there are some flying thunderbugs. If you are the target of its charge attack, you can use the bugs to prevent the charge. If the Diablos burrows itself and flies up to escape from a pit, you can use a thunderbug or a thunder capsule to bring it down. This would also prevent a second burrowing.

Tip: The Diablos must stand still to break its horns. The thunderbugs are also suitable for this.

Use free-standing rocks to pin the Diablos down

If there are no thunderbugs left in area 13, you can stand in front of the free-standing rocks. When the Diablos charges at you, it will ram its head into the rocks and get stuck for a short time.

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Put away your weapon immediately when the Diablos digs

When the Diablos digs, put your weapon away immediately. With your weapon sheathed, you are faster and can evade its digging attack more effectively. In Monster Hunter World, dodging always comes first. The last damage you want to deal with your weapon is less valuable than your health.

Also, pay attention to the tracks in the sand! They indicate which direction the Diablos is moving, allowing you to evade faster.

Scream capsules catapult the Diablos out of the ground

Scream capsules produce a loud noise that startles monsters. They are made from scream bags, which you can farm from the small flying dragons Noios. These also live in the Wildspire Waste (Area 8).

Wait until the Diablos is completely buried, then throw a scream capsule in its direction. This will throw it out of the ground, and the Diablos will become temporarily stuck in the ground. Be careful! The scream capsules do not work when the Diablos is enraged.

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The flying dragons Noios can be used to disrupt the Diablos

Alternatively to scream capsules, the Noios can also be thrown with stones, or ranged attackers can shoot them once. The flying dragon then briefly loses altitude and starts to scream, which lures the Diablos out of the ground. This would also require you to fight the Diablos in area 8.

If the flying dragons are screaming while the Diablos is right below you or under the flying dragon, it will dig itself out from the marked pit. The Diablos will then leave a hole that pulls everything underground.

Sand dunes, rocks, and flying dragons are suitable for jumping on the Diablos

You can also use the flying dragons to ride on the Diablos. To do this, you must hold down the L2 button and aim at the flying dragon, then press the circle button. You should now be able to hang on to the flying dragon and reach the back of the Diablos.

The different heights of the rocks and sand dunes in the Wildspire Waste are also suitable for jumping on the Diablos. To do this, you have to be higher than the monster and jump on it with an attack.

Or use a group member to catapult you onto the Diablos. This hunting group demonstrates how you can throw each other onto monsters. 

Watch in which direction the Diablos looks after its charge

When the Diablos is enraged and charges at you, always pay attention to whether it is still looking at you after the first charge! Then there is a high probability that it will turn around and charge again.

So be prepared to evade or block if the Diablos looks at you intensely again. It would look like this:

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The tired Diablos – What you need to watch for in the den

If the Diablos is tired from the fight and retreats to its den (Area 14), it will utilize the sandfalls. Remember two things for the sandfalls:

  • If the Diablos runs into the sandfall on solid ground, it will dig to you and burst out of the ground.
  • If it digs underground towards the sandfall, it will shoot out of the sandfall and pull everything along its path.

In both cases, you should immediately put away your weapon or simply block with your equipped weapon.

Catching the Diablos – Traps should only be placed under its feet

If you want to catch the Diablos and not kill it, you should consider the following:

  • Traps should only be placed directly under its feet. Otherwise, there is too high a risk that it will dig under the trap and destroy it.
  • Alternatively, you can also place the trap when you see that it is preparing for a charge and you are far enough away from it. As soon as the trap is laid, back away immediately to prevent unnecessary damage. The Diablos will then charge directly into the trap.
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These were the tips and tricks to conquer the Diablos. Here comes a summary of what loot you can obtain from the Diablos.

Loot from the Diablos – Rewards

  • Medulla, shell, fang, spinal fluid, back armor, vertebra, tail guard, thorax of the Diablos
  • Exalted horn (only when severing the horns)
  • Twisted horn
  • Monster hard bone
  • Monster bone+

More about the monsters from Monster Hunter World can be found in our large monster list – with habitat and loot of the beasts

This guide was created by our community author “Taffyme”, who has been playing Monster Hunter since 2006. Back then, he received the action RPG from his parents as a Christmas gift for the PSP. Overall, the veteran now has over 8,000 play hours when he sums up his playtime across the titles MHF1, MHF2, and MHFU. His favorite weapon is the gun lance. 

At the time of creating the guide, “Taffyme” was Hunter Rank 48 in Monster Hunter World and studied the Diablos specifically for us. 

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WoW: Battle for Azeroth – When is the launch? Time in Germany

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The launch of World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth is almost here. But when exactly does the addon start? What do you need to know? We tell you what time Battle for Azeroth launches in Germany.

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The long wait is over, as the next chapter of World of Warcraft begins at last. On August 14, the official release of Battle for Azeroth, the seventh expansion for WoW, will take place.

When is the launch of WoW: Battle for Azeroth?

The launch of Battle for Azeroth will take place simultaneously worldwide. As a result, the game will be released in some countries on the afternoon of August 13, and in others throughout August 14.

Launch in Europe at midnight. For us in Germany, the launch date is particularly easy to remember. Because the launch of Battle for Azeroth is at exactly 12:00 AM on August 14, that is, in the night from Monday to Tuesday.

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Automatic quest acceptance from midnight: If you log in to the game right at midnight and have already played the Siege of Undercity, you don’t have much more to do. From midnight (or shortly thereafter), an automatic follow-up quest should pop up that leads you to a new scenario.

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While Alliance players chase after Jaina and experience an unpleasant welcome in Kul Tiras, Horde players will be sent on a special mission to Stormwind. There is a prisoner in need of help…

Legion had a slight delay: During the release of Legion, the launch proceeded similarly. Players received quests gradually unlocked at the release time.

While the first players rushed out, others had to wait a few minutes longer. It is possible that Blizzard will approach this the same way this time to distribute the server load a bit.

Tips for preparation

Those who want to hit the ground running in Battle for Azeroth should prepare a bit. We have written down some tips and tricks so you can get started right away:

Have you prepared for the launch of Battle for Azeroth? Are the energy drinks cold, the partner is chased away, and the pizza is topped?

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Battlerite imitates Paladins, announces Battlerite Royale

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The Free2Play online game Battlerite is actually known as an arena brawler, where you engage in team fights in MOBA-like skirmishes. However, a battle royale spin-off of the title has now been announced, with Battlerite Royale following in the footsteps of games like Fortnite or PUBG. The model is based on Paladins.

Battlerite Royale will be a standalone game

From arena brawler to battle royale game. Currently, there is no way around battle royale. And for a game like Battlerite, this mode is simply ideal.

In the Free2Play action game, which feels like a MOBA, the playing field shrinks until the winner is determined.

Battle royale is being spun off as its own game: However, to take the final step towards battle royale, a spin-off has now been announced: Battlerite Royale will not be a mode of the base game, but will appear as a standalone spin-off.

Thus, it follows the model of Paladins, which also spun off Realm Royale.

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That’s why they are separating battle royale: The developers explain that Battlerite fans are excited about the battle royale mode, but this mode cannot evolve as much as many would wish due to certain limitations of the base game.

Therefore, the team decided to spin off the battle royale mode and develop it as a standalone title. This resulted in Battlerite Royale.

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What do the developers want to change? While there will still be champions to fight with, the developers have completely revamped them.

  • The champion ability kits will be revised
  • The stats will be rebalanced
  • New game systems will be introduced, others will be removed
  • A new matchmaking and ranking system will come into play
  • The interface will be completely overhauled
  • The matches should be significantly faster
  • Defensive gameplay mechanics and healing will be revised
  • Especially the support champions will undergo a major overhaul

When does Battlerite Royale start: Today, on August 13, the sign-up for the closed beta starts on the official website, which currently has no date yet. However, the early access version is supposed to launch in September.

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MMORPG Trove went down after a massive economic exploit

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Many fans of the Minecraft-like MMORPG Trove (PC, PS4, Xbox One) breathe a sigh of relief. Because Trion Worlds has brought the game’s servers back online after a massive exploit.

Economic exploit causes server downtime: Trion has not commented specifically on the bug that led to a massive exploit in the economic system. However, it was related to Trove’s “Megaflux Tanks.” These have now been completely disabled.

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Furthermore, there are no more tradable loot boxes. The marketplace has been flooded with duplicated items after a community chest could be filled with an abundance of megaflux tanks.

Trion saw no other option but to temporarily shut down the servers to “clean up” the economy and deactivate the exploit.

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Developers apologize. The team explains that this was a serious incident that could not have been foreseen. There will be no server rollback; instead, the downtime was used to “clean up” the economic system.

Additionally, some players who exploited the bug in an unfair and excessive manner have been banned. Trion Worlds believes that most players will likely notice no changes to the game besides the downtime.

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Compensation is coming. The development team will compensate players for the server downtime of Trove. What this compensation will look like has not yet been revealed. Trion Worlds plans to come up with something for this. Trove is now regularly playable again.

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Use the time to prepare your weapons for Destiny 2 Forsaken

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Bungie announced which Power weapons in Destiny 2 will soon lose their elemental damage and will no longer be able to be equipped in the Power slot. The studio also revealed how to set the final element of most Year 1 elemental weapons for Forsaken.

A week before the launch of the Forsaken expansion, Update 2.0.0 will already introduce the new weapon slot system in Destiny 2. In this context, some weapon categories that were previously exclusively in the Power slot will move to other slots.

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Some Power weapons from the first year will even lose their elemental damage and become kinetic. We have summarized the key changes for you.

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From Power weapon to Kinetic firearm

From Power to Kinetic: Once the Patch 2.0.0 – the preload for Forsaken – arrives on August 28, there will already be the first major changes in Destiny 2. Among other things, the new weapon slots will already be introduced. These Year 1 weapons that currently still find themselves in the Power slot will then become kinetic:

  • Baligant
  • Refuge of the Shepherd
  • Hawthorne’s field-forged shotgun
  • Solitary God
  • Perfect Paradox
  • The Cool Jackal
  • Silicon Neurom

All these firearms will require special, that is, green ammunition, and can be equipped in one of the two quick slots.

Important: As the weapons will be automatically shifted, you should ensure that you have enough free weapon slots in your inventory and enough space at the post office, so that there are no issues during the transition.

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Determine the final element of your weapons

Elemental mods will soon be gone: As part of the revised mod system, which will also be introduced with Forsaken, elemental damage mods will disappear. Henceforth, it will no longer be possible to change the damage element of your weapons.

Set your desired element: For most weapons, you can determine the final element, which will then also be permanently transferred to Forsaken. Until August 28, you have time to give your desired element to the weapons of your choice through appropriate mods. The elemental damage that the weapons will have on August 28 will be adopted for Forsaken and can no longer be changed thereafter.

The exceptions: An exception to this is the mentioned Year 1 Power weapons that will become kinetic and the two IKELOS Power weapons – namely the shotgun and the sniper rifle – from the escalation protocol, which will both be set to solar damage.

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What do you think about the examples that will soon become kinetic? Which weapons will you take into the second year with which element?

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