The Division: Warlord – Besseres Sturmgewehr als die AK-74 – Schwarzmarktversion?

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Since the April update, the assault rifle Warlord is available in The Division . We take a look at this renowned high-end weapon.

When talking about assault rifles in The Division, the name AK-74 must come up, more specifically, the black market version of this weapon. This assault rifle has been one of the best and most popular weapons in The Division since release. We have prepared what makes the AK-74 – black market version in The Division here.

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Now, with the Warlord, another strong assault rifle steps into the spotlight and agents embark on the hunt for it. But can the weapon with the promising name even compete with the AK-74 black market version?

How to get the Warlord in The Division

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The Warlord is a high-end assault rifle that has a proper name. All weapons with proper names in The Division can be seen here. You receive the weapon as random boss loot in the raid “Falcon Lost” in Challenge Mode. Since it is not the weekly reward of the raid but rather a drop from the boss, you can repeat the raid as many times as you want to get the Warlord.

There are further reports that the Warlord can also be found in the Dark Zone, from the named boss in DZ06.

What makes the Warlord in The Division special

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The Warlord is based on the AK-74, which is known to be one of the better weapons in the game. The recoil is well controllable, and with the right mods, it becomes a strong alternative for the primary slot. It drops with a Gear Score of 204. Here are the base stats of this weapon:

Like every renowned weapon in The Division, the Warlord also comes with fixed talents. These are its perks:

  • Capable: When you use a skill, the handling of the weapon is improved for 13.5 seconds (Requires 2579 firearms).
  • Ferocious: Damage against elite and named enemies is increased by 14%.

The talent Ferocious requires a very balanced build, as you need a value of 2063 in all attributes to unlock the talent. For many playstyles, this will make it difficult to benefit from this weapon’s advantage.

  • Unforgiving: Missing health bars increase your damage: 1 missing bar +10%; 2 missing bars +23.5%. This talent is always active.
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Is the Warlord the better AK-74 – black market version?

The Warlord is a solid assault rifle that can become a good weapon with the right mods, similar to the AK. Those who enjoy using the AK will also like roaming the streets of New York with the Warlord. However, the possibly biggest limitation of the Warlord is its fixed talents.

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Users on reddit report that an AK-74 – black market version with strong talents, which can be tailored to individual playstyles, is superior to the Warlord. Generally, it is a problem of “named weapons” that they are limited to certain talents. If only they were unique, these weapons would become more interesting. Therefore, many agents currently prefer the AK.

Notably, the Warlord has an eye-catching design: It appears in golden and silver colors. According to Arekkz, the weapon reflects light so strongly that one can hardly recognize the weapon itself, as the picture above shows. A weapon with an equally strong “bling-bling” status, the Valkyria, is also introduced here.

In the following video by Arekkz Gaming, you can experience the Warlord in action:

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What do you think of the Warlord? Have you already acquired it?

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Doom: FPS lock is lifted – Mixed review of the open beta

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In the upcoming shooter Doom, the frame lock will be removed on PC. User reviews for the open beta are rather mixed.

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In recent days, gamers have been able to take a look at the hellish shooter in the open beta of Doom. The community’s reactions are mixed, especially on PC, the shooter has faced a lot of criticism so far. However, the developers at idSoftware will respond quickly to a expressed point of criticism.

The frame lock will be removed in Doom

As the developer Tiago Sousa officially announced via Twitter, the FPS lock on PC will be eliminated. Currently, the FPS is limited to 60 frames per second. Since Doom is a fast-paced shooter that relies on reaction and speed, this news should please many PC users – provided the computer allows for a higher frame rate.

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Open beta criticism of Doom is rather mixed

Many Steam reviewers evidently expected a different game with the new Doom and refer to the series’ origins. The shooter is said to resemble a “Call of Duty” knockoff too much, the controls are optimized for gamepads and require less experience. The graphics quality is also only moderate. At least regarding the FPS, idSoftware now wants to improve.

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On consoles, the reactions to the open beta were significantly more positive, on average, almost maximum ratings were given on Xbox One and Playstation 4. Players praise the fast and entertaining gameplay, but also the striking brutality.

Doom will be released on May 13 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Whether the FPS unlock for PC will be implemented by then is still unclear.

For those who want to spontaneously check out the open beta of Doom, the developers are offering another test day. It was supposed to end on Monday at 6 AM, but idSoftware is now extending it by 24 hours. So, “fight like hell”!

Find out here what customization options will be available for Doom in multiplayer.

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WildStar: Release on Steam in the starting blocks

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The MMORPG WildStar will soon launch on the Steam platform. At least the corresponding page of the game is already online. The release is getting closer.

Last Resort for WildStar: Steam?

After initial positive reviews and highly praised game systems, WildStar unfortunately could not meet the expectations of the developers and the player community. Very quickly, the game found itself in a downward spiral, which recently reached a sad low point with the layoff of numerous employees .

However, the remaining developers are not giving up, but continue to work hard and are adding new content to the game – just recently the latest patch “Off to Arkterra!” was released. Another glimmer of hope could come with the upcoming release of the game on Steam, as it would significantly increase the reach of the free-to-play game. In the meantime, the corresponding page on Steam is also available, forums and information are ready for use.

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Grasping for hope. Is Steam the salvation?

A binding date for the launch on Steam has not been revealed yet, but there is already a comprehensive FAQ that answers many important questions regarding the transition.

  • Anyone who wants to play WildStar through Steam in the future is required to download the entire game again through the platform.
  • Upon first logging in via Steam, you will be asked to provide the account details of your WildStar account to connect the two profiles. But beware! Only one WildStar account can be linked to Steam, and if you own multiple accounts, you have to decide.
  • There will be no new servers – all players play on the same servers, regardless of whether they start WildStar via Steam or the normal desktop application.

For more news and articles about the SciFi MMORPG, you can find it on our WildStar page.

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Overwatch: The Death Zone of Symmetra

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In Overwatch there are many ways to send the enemies over the Jordan. But simply relaxing and watching it all happen is surely the best…

Symmetra’s lasers make quick work

In Blizzard’s hero shooter Overwatch, all characters have unique abilities to assert themselves in battle against their adversaries. Unlike many other games, multiple players on a team can choose the same hero, thereby “stacking” the same ability multiple times. The YouTuber Muselk has gathered some friends and done just that with the character Symmetra.

She can place her little turrets anywhere in the game that immediately attack enemies with a laser beam as soon as they come within range. Alone, these lasers are not much of a threat, but when all 5 are in one place, they can send a character to the respawn timer very quickly. So what could be better than playing multiple Symmetras to not just deploy 5, but even 10 or 15 of these turrets and place them all in a single room? You better see it for yourself.

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For the sake of fairness, it must be said that this strategy will likely only work against a few opponents. Characters like Winston or Junkrat can quickly make short work of a whole room full of lasers. Furthermore, there is more than one way on each map, so opponents could simply have chosen the other path. However, it is probably this very challenge that motivates players to walk into the death trap again and again – it doesn’t seem to be a real balance problem.

For more news and articles about Blizzard’s hero shooter, you can find them on our Overwatch page.

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Destiny: You have 16 hours to claim your Sterling box – Tonight’s hotfix

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In the MMO shooter Destiny , there will be a bit of a rush on Monday evening.

The “Sterling Treasures” are new boxes. Players should be able to earn 3 pieces each week, and they can buy as many as they want.

Of the 3 earnable boxes, one is given away. The problem: Numerous players did not receive it in the first week, and finding a solution to the issue is proving to be quite difficult.

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Now, a solution has been found. A hotfix is scheduled to be deployed on Monday evening around 7:00 PM. After that, players can log in and grab the box that is rightfully theirs.

The catch: This opportunity is only available until Tuesday morning at 11:00 AM, when the new reset starts, and while players will also receive a box, it will be for the new week.

Such a cooldown is certainly intriguing, but definitely not an ideal solution. Those who do not have time this evening and see the box disappear into the void, should take comfort: These boxes will be available every week. They haven’t missed out on a grand prize.

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ASTA: First impressions in the video – New MMORPG for old computers?

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Our YouTuber Refaser takes a look at the MMORPG Asta and reveals what the game has to offer – and what it does not.

ASTA – Solid MMORPG fare for weaker PCs

A few weeks ago, “ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds” also started its open beta phase here in the West. “Our” YouTuber Refaser took this as an opportunity to take a closer look at the game that was once marketed here in the West as the “Korean World of Warcraft.”

He particularly recommends the game to players with older computers, as ASTA has comparatively very low requirements for processing power:

  • CPU: Intel Pentium 4 with 3.2 GHz or higher
  • RAM: 2 GB
  • GPU:  GeForce 9600 GT / Radeon HD 3800
  • HDD: 14 GB of free disk space
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In many MMORPGs, a lot of fun is lost if the computer cannot handle the graphical load; Refaser particularly cites examples like Blade & Soul and Black Desert that thrive on their visuals. Since ASTA, like World of Warcraft, has graphics that are reminiscent of comics, it still looks “good” on lower settings, even when you dial down details and other frills a bit.

However, ASTA is also designed more for beginners who want a solid MMORPG experience and long for the “old days” of the genre. There are no particularly big surprises in the game, but the combat system, crafting, and raids are solid and provide players with exactly what many yearn for: solid MMORPG comfort food with a classic quest system and group-oriented endgame content.

For more news and articles about the “Korean WoW,” you can find them on our ASTA news page.

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Destiny: Will there be a next “Gjallarhorn”?

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In Destiny, the rocket launcher “Gjallarhorn” was considered a super weapon in Year 1. Will there be a “Gjallarhorn” in the future of Destiny?

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In the first year of Destiny, Guardians were essentially divided into two categories: Guardians with Gjallarhorn, and Guardians without Gjallarhorn. On social media, this weapon was sometimes a criterion that had to be met in order to play with other players. In Year 2, this weapon was no longer useful – even the April Update did not enhance it.

In an interview with Gamesradar, Bungie’s Community Manager DeeJ now discusses what made this weapon special in Destiny and whether there will be a type of “Gjallarhorn” in the future of Destiny.

The Gjallarhorn Combines Beauty and Power

The Guardians who had the privilege to wield this rocket launcher in the first year of Destiny were usually very happy and satisfied with it and used it in every combat opportunity. Especially the perk Pack of Rockets consistently brought good vibes: Projectiles from this weapon split into homing cluster rockets upon detonation. This could deal massive damage.

According to DeeJ, the strength of the Gjallarhorn was not the only reason why it gained such popularity among Guardians and became a true phenomenon in Destiny:

Many people thought players loved the Gjallarhorn because it was so powerful, and we said, ‘Yes, that is true, but we made the Gjallarhorn the strongest weapon because it was so beautiful.’

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Beauty and power are often closely related in Destiny, as can be inferred from the weapon’s designation:

“If there is beauty in destruction, why not in its proliferation?” – Feizel Krux

Bungie Desires a Type of “Gjallarhorn” in the Future of Destiny

In direct response to Gamesradar’s question whether there would be a Year 2 version of the rocket launcher, the Community Manager only laughed and said he would not answer that question. However, he revealed that the team is striving to create the “next thing,” which, due to its beauty, influences the Guardians’ perceptions and feels powerful in their hands.

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The times are gone … or?

Furthermore, DeeJ made the following statement:

Hopefully, there will be another Gjallarhorn in the future of Destiny, whether it is the actual Year 2 Gjallarhorn or a spiritual successor.

The Community Manager did not provide concrete information about the next “Gjallarhorn” in the interview. We only know that Bungie is working on more weapons that are meant to stand out from the crowd.

This uniqueness will likely only be optical, as the course the developers have taken since the “Taken King” expansion does not envision super weapons. Players should have multiple weapons available to succeed. When choosing a weapon, there shouldn’t just be a logical decision.

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Regarding the weapon balance and the development of the live team of Destiny, the Community Manager has already expressed himself here. Apparently, DeeJ is in a bit of a chatty mood at the moment.

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World of Warcraft: Legion – Wie ich mit 11 Jahren Verspätung lernte, WoW zu lieben

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World of Warcraft and our new author Jürgen had never really had much to do with each other until the Alpha for the Legion expansion came and changed everything!

Hey dear readers! I am Jürgen, the newcomer here at Mein-MMO and I want to introduce myself. At the same time, I also have the task of writing a column. So why not do both? Therefore, you are reading a story here that explains both my journey as an MMO fan and my late-emerging passion for World of Warcraft.

WoW, no thanks!

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My MMO career started relatively late, namely in December 2005, when I installed Guild Wars and hardly played offline from then on. However, online games were certainly nothing new to me as I had already been pressured from all sides by enthusiastic fans of World of Warcraft in the spring of that year. They said the game was so cool, the world so vibrant, and the quests… oh, the quests, they were like in a real role-playing game (back then, single-player games like Knights of the Old Republic or Baldur’s Gate were meant).

But whenever people enthusiastically recommend something and praise it to the skies, I become skeptical. And WoW was already suspect to me due to its more than mediocre graphics. The game looked hopelessly bad even in 2005. And the deal-breaker argument “it has to run on an old laptop too” was irrelevant to me as a high-end PC owner.

Additionally, WoW required subscription fees. And in 2005, I was just a fresh student and could hardly spare any money for subscription fees alongside the tuition fees that were rampant in Bavaria and the commuting costs to university. There were just too many awesome student parties and other stuff at the time for which I spent my remaining money.

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Watched critically: At first glance, WoW seemed quite boring.

So a particularly persistent friend couldn’t really convince me either when he generously lent me his WoW account for a weekend, likely hoping that the WoW virus would grab me and I would finally come to appreciate this game he considered brilliant.

That went catastrophically wrong. On the one hand, WoW looked as bad as I’d seen in screenshots. Compared to other games at the time, that was already a major criticism. And then most quests were just the worst grinding, like “Kill boars and bring me 20 pig snouts”. Excuse me? THIS is supposed to be great quest design in the spirit of Baldur’s Gate? And I’m supposed to pay 15 euros a month for this (which was enough for five döner back then!)? No way!

When the prophet doesn’t go to the mountain…

World of Warcraft was done for me from then on! And with Guild Wars, I found an MMO that looked better and conformed much more to my single-player preferences with its instanced areas. Yes, I admit it, back then I really preferred to go it alone and only have fellow players with me on special occasions. And above all, I didn’t want to pay subscription fees every month!

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Jürgen prefers action-centric MMOs like WildStar or Guild Wars.

Well, the subscription argument soon became irrelevant when I, as an old Barbarian fan, had to try out Age of Conan, and when Star Wars: The Old Republic was released later, the costs were quite irrelevant to me as a Star Wars enthusiast. And since Age of Conan and later Guild Wars 2 as well as my beloved Wildstar, the classic, static hotkey combat systems had become quite uninteresting to me. I needed more action in my MMOs and therefore WoW, with its outdated gameplay, remained uninteresting to me.

Nevertheless, I regularly heard what was going on with WoW. After all, enough of my friends played it, and I later even interned at buffed.de, where I regularly participated in the podcast and caught the obligatory WoW segment each time. And at least the story and the world did interest me somewhat. But at that time, I had so much to do with other MMOs that I just couldn’t find the time to start playing WoW now.

… the mountain comes to the prophet

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Then finally came the moment when I could no longer avoid WoW, as I landed a position as an online editor at GIGA and had to write a preview for the new WoW expansion Legion. “Great, I really want to play this outdated thing,” I thought to myself. But well, duty is duty and someone has to do it. So I got access to the alpha and was able to join as a high-level Demon Hunter right away. Demon Hunter! How cool was that? I had already found the good old Illidan totally awesome in the Warcraft 3 expansion Frozen Throne! And thanks to the upgraded graphics, WoW now looked similar to my favorite MMO Wildstar!

I was genuinely hooked and suddenly saw my task in a different light. I built a nasty Night Elf Demon Hunter and dove into the game. Yet I still had concerns. I hadn’t dealt with WoW in 11 years since my first escapades, and now I was supposed to play a hero at level 95? That can only go wrong!

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But Blizzard seemed to have designed the new class with people like me in mind. The Demon Hunter played very intuitively, and even the features I had loved from Wildstar and Guild Wars 2, such as double jump and gliding, were possible with the Demon Hunter.

How I learned to love WoW

But the Demon Hunter finally conquered my action-MMO-gamer heart when I got through the first battles. Contrary to all fears, the gameplay – at least for the Demon Hunter – was not nearly as outdated and static as I remembered it. Sure, I basically still had to target the enemy and auto-attack him, but most of my hero’s skills were area attacks with short range that hit everything in front of me. And other skills allowed for quick advances and retreats.

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Convinced thanks to Illidan – Legion is fun.

This made playing the Demon Hunter entirely different from the typical WoW heroes, and World of Warcraft had almost become an action-MMO like Wildstar. On top of that, the grippingly staged story about my favorite Illidan and the origins of the Demon Hunters completely captivated me.

After several hours, I sat in amazement in front of my screen and thought to myself: “Hey… this is really fun!” Since then, the WoW virus has finally caught me – almost 11 years late – and my Demon Hunter and I are eagerly awaiting the release date of Legion!

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FIFA 16: Marcus Rashford – Mega-Talent auf der Überholspur

Tom Rothstein Tom Rothstein Reading time 3 minutes

In England, the talent Marcus Rashford is currently making waves at Manchester United. At the moment, the young man is also on the fast track in FIFA 16!

The 18-year-old Marcus Rashford has been the talk of the island for weeks: The attacking talent, who has been dribbling at Manchester United since childhood, is already considered a future mega-star. The youngster has scored 7 goals in his previous 12 appearances, including two goals in the Europa League.

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This explosion of performance is observed with amazement by fans and experts alike, so it’s no wonder that FIFA fans are suddenly on the lookout for him in FIFA 16. However, in the Ultimate Team mode, there is a quick disillusionment: There is no card of him there. Even in Career Mode, he initially had very poor stats – but EA Sports has responded to the tremendous success of Marcus Rashford.

Marcus Rashford – From Unknown to Mega-Talent in FIFA 16

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When Marcus Rashford shook the football world a few weeks ago and FIFA fans immediately looked for him in the football simulation, the striker only had an overall rating of 59. Moreover, he didn’t even have a face as a profile picture in FIFA 16 – an unknown nobody with poor stats. Already at the beginning of March, fans demanded an increase in the attributes of this English talent, and EA Sports responded promptly: Rashford was upgraded to an overall strength of 65. But even then, his wave of success was not yet over.

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Recently, the 18-year-old has also shown excellent performances, so he now boasts a base strength of 69 in FIFA 16’s Career Mode. In the Kick-Off Mode, he is currently considered “in form”, with an overall rating of 71! Thus, the mega-talent Marcus Rashford has been upgraded by 12 points in no time! Especially his pace attributes are now to be showcased: The fruits of his strong performances are being reaped not only on the virtual field, but now in the real football world, he is also seeing a significant increase in his salary and much more international recognition. Allegedly, he is already on the radar of rapper Jay Z, who would like to see him in his sports management company “Roc Nation Sports”, which already represents Bayern’s Jerome Boateng.

Before Rashford was upgraded by EA Sports in FIFA 16, he was considered a promising talent in Career Mode. By the year 2025, he achieved, as this video shows, an increase of 16 points:

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However, it can be assumed that Marcus Rashford will achieve a higher value in EA’s football simulation before the year 2025. He may already play as a gold player in FIFA 17. Then he will also receive his face as a profile picture …

Which players have been the best in FIFA 16: FUT since the winter upgrade? Find out here.

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The Division: Valkyria – Submachine gun with “Bling-Bling”

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In The Division, the submachine gun Valkyria was introduced with the update 1.1. We present this high-end weapon.

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The named submachine gun Valkyria is a weapon that is currently highly sought after among agents. It can not only boost your DPS value, but it also looks stylish and is difficult to obtain. Its shiny golden look with a bit of black and silver already gives it a “bling-bling” status.

Currently, the Dark Zone weapon dealer has the Valkyria in stock, but he does not hand it out to just any passing agent. You must be at least DZ Rank 90 and have 259149 DZ currency in your wallet to be able to acquire this high-end weapon. For many agents, it will probably remain just a dream for now. In The Division, since the update 1.1, there are items that can only be obtained from DZ Rank 75 and 90. But is all that effort worth it for this weapon?

What makes the Valkyria special in The Division

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The Valkyria is not only a visually extravagant weapon that is hard to get, but it is also quite useful in combat. It comes with high precision and reload speed values, while the range is anything but good. However, since submachine guns are generally recommended for short distances, this is not a major drawback. You can see the specific stats of this weapon, without mods equipped, below:

These are the weapon perks:

  • Determined: When you eliminate a target, the cooldowns of your skills are reduced by 9%.
  • Competent: After using a skill, the weapon damage is increased by 13.5% for 10 seconds.
  • Responsive: Damage is increased by 13.5% when you are closer than 10 meters to your target. Since the weapon’s range is not very high, this talent should be useful for you.

While Responsive is always active, you need high values in firearms and electronics to activate the other two fixed talents.

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Furthermore, the Valkyria grants a 21% chance to land critical hits.

It is advisable to use this weapon with its talents in a build that focuses on your agents’ skills. In our The Division guide collection, you will find several builds that are presented in detail.

If you equip this weapon with mods that increase magazine size and fire rate, the gun becomes a deadly mass destruction weapon – but only at close range. The YouTuber TwoSixNine highly recommends it for this offensive playstyle. Both in PvE and in the Dark Zone, you not only look incredibly stylish, but you also deal massive damage. The Valkyria will enrich every agent’s arsenal – not only collectors will enjoy it.

Valkyria – looks great on the outside, but what about the inside?

But is the Valkyria really worth the hard work to reach DZ rank 90? Some agents report that they are rather disappointed with the Valkyria, as they expected more from a weapon with such requirements. Compared to other popular submachine guns, such as the Vector 45 ACP or the Tactical AUG A3P, it does not stand out at all.

While the Valkyria has significantly higher precision and the highest rate of fire among these weapons, its other values are at best average, and its range is even the lowest of the popular SMGs. Also, the fixed talents do not fit every playstyle, as the random talents of other submachine guns allow for more variations and specializations. A user on reddit predicts that many agents will probably be disappointed with the Valkyria.

In the following video by TwoSixNine, you can see the Valkyria in action:

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The AK-74 – Black Market Version in The Division is presented here. It is currently a very popular weapon in the game.

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EVE Online führt Daily Quests ein – nicht alle sind begeistert

Andreas Bertits Andreas Bertits Reading time 2 minutes

Daily Quests will make their way into the space MMORPG EVE Online.

Daily Quests are  quite controversial among MMO fans. Doing the same thing every day just to receive bonuses promises little fun in concept alone. Moreover, many fear that they will fall behind if they miss or do not complete these quests. Nevertheless, or rather because of this, many players utilize Daily Quests to progress faster, improve their characters more rapidly, and obtain the bonuses.

For developers, Daily Quests represent an easily implementable gameplay mechanic to retain customers. Now, this rather controversial gameplay mechanic is also making its way into the MMO EVE Online.

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Daily Quests in EVE Online

In the near future, the first such activity will be playable. Players will receive 10,000 skill points for each first NPC they eliminate within 22 hours. However, some fans are already complaining. Because those who log in daily and complete this mission receive a 17% increase in skill training. Others point to skill injectors that allow for even faster and greater skill enhancements.

The developers explain that they have been struggling recently with fewer players logging in daily, as the 24-hour skill queue limit has been removed. This login led to important interactions, which are now missing and should find their way back into the game with the introduction of Daily Quests.

The EVE Fanfest 2016 is approaching!

Additionally, CCP Games and the fans of EVE Online are preparing for this year’s EVE Fanfest, which will take place from April 21 to 23 in Reykjavik. A trailer heralds this event. Everyone is curious about what the developers will announce this year, as the Fanfest is traditionally used to make interesting new announcements.

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Destiny: Dreadfire – Sword with a cool “Possessed Look”

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Since the April update of Destiny , Guardians can embark on the hunt for the exotic sword, the Dreadbringer. We summarize what you need to know about it.

Destiny sword

The Dreadbringer is a legendary sword that has been available in Destiny since the April update. This sword is a heavy weapon with a Taken appearance, which is likely to be highly coveted by Guardians due to its design.

How to Obtain Dreadbringer in Destiny

You can obtain the sword as a reward for completing a questline. However, there are other ways to acquire the sword:

  • Quest “At the Gates”: This item can be earned as a prize in a quest series. You will receive this search mission from Variks. The first mission is titled “Throne Candidate.” After completing the strike “Rotten Chalice,” the final quest mission, you return to Variks and receive the sword with an attack power of 320.
  • Challenge of the Elders: You can earn the sword through this challenge.
  • Variks: Variks of House Judgement sometimes carries the Dreadbringer as well.

If you dismantle the sword you receive at the end of the quest line, there are still other ways to get it back.

What Makes Dreadbringer Special in Destiny

The legendary sword is a heavy weapon and deals Void damage. The stats are identical to those of the Solar, Arc, and Void swords:

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These are the perks of this weapon:

  • Tempered Light: Enhances armor while wielding the sword.
  • Sword Sheath: Increases sword ammunition capacity.
  • Will of Light: This weapon deals bonus damage against Taken enemies.
  • Sword Strike: Allows you to execute the sword attack.
  • Void-Forged Cover: Enables you to use cover. Effective against Arc and Solar attacks, less effective against Void attacks.
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What Can the Taken Sword Do in PvP and PvE?

In terms of numbers, this sword isn’t a new “over weapon.” The Dreadbringer has its strengths in PvE when going against Taken, or when Void-Ember is activated. With the April update bringing Taken more to the forefront, this weapon may certainly be worth considering for some Guardians.

In PvP, this sword is unlikely to set any new standards. However, it definitely gives Guardians who enjoy using swords a cool look and pairs perfectly with the new Taken armor that you can find in Sterling treasures.

In the following video, Nexxoss Gaming presents the Dreadbringer:

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The name of the Dreadbringer is:

Royal Brother, I thank you for the gift of failure. The sword logic demands a climax.

Have you already acquired this sword? What do you think of it?

We present the new exotic sniper rifle “Zen Meteor” in Destiny here.

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RIFT: Festival of the Chosen and Patch 3.6. are now live

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RIFT celebrates its 5th anniversary with an upgraded event, new souls, and improved technology for more frames.

5 Years of Rift – 5 New Souls

For a few days now, to be precise since April 13, 2016, the new patch 3.6 “Festival of the Chosen” has gone live and made many changes and improvements to RIFT.

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The true “centerpiece” of the patch is available in the shop, as the Chosen Soul Pack awaits there, which includes a total of 5 new souls – one for each profession. Warriors get the War Chanter, Clerics the Rune Master, Mages the Frost Keeper, Rogues the Shadowborn, and Primalists the Soul of the Maelstrom.

A day after the patch activation, on April 14, the annual carnival program has also started again. Since Rift is celebrating its 5th birthday, this event has been properly polished and is packed with new raid types, daily quests, artifacts, and of course, plenty of rewards. Interested players have a total of 3 weeks to participate in the celebrations and earn the sought-after rewards through the various activities.

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Lastly, RIFT now also officially supports multiple CPU cores. So players with a dual-core or quad-core should notice performance improvements between an incredible 25% and 50%.

We have already reported on many contents of patch 3.6 in advance. You can view some articles here:

For more news and articles about the MMORPG, you can find them on our RIFT theme page.

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Black Desert: Nothing is for free – the catch in the payment system is a clothes hook

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In Black Desert, a Buy2Play payment model has been chosen, but there’s a catch.

In the past, saloons in the USA advertised “Free Lunch.” However, this was not a philanthropic offer, but came with an economic intention: Anyone who wanted to eat in the saloon had to drink something too. And of course, they wanted money for that. The hidden catch: The dishes in the saloon were often heavily salted. This increases thirst and pleases the saloon owner’s wallet.

This practice is underscored by a saying that every online player should take to heart: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” This is a phrase often found in economics textbooks. Loosely translated, “Nothing is free.” And whenever someone offers you something for free, they likely have some ulterior motive to recoup the costs.

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The modern MMO player seeks the catch

The majority of online players have internalized this by now: “What is this payment system and where’s the catch?” they ask with every new game. How do they intend to ensure that I spend money in the game?

The biggest disadvantages of the 3 basic payment systems are well known to most online players:

  • In a subscription game, I have to pay continuously, even if I’m not playing.
  • In a Buy2Play title, I buy the base game and then have to keep purchasing DLCs whenever new content is released.
  • If it’s Free2Play, then they surely want to extract money from me through some cash shop. I’ll be expected to pay for things that I find essential; otherwise, I can’t enjoy myself and can’t keep up with others. If I don’t pay, I’ll always remain a second or third class player.
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At Black Desert, players looked for the catch but found none

At the beginning, players also roamed around the new fantasy MMORPG Black Desert searching for the catch. It sounded so good: Pay once, and it’s yours. No subscription costs, no costs for new content, and there are no really “mean advantages” in the shop that others can buy. Plus, you can also get essential things from a loyalty shop.

And new content will also be released for free. So is there no catch? Is this the “free lunch?” Did I pay once, and now they will keep developing the game for me?

Black Desert Cash Shop

No, the cash shop of Black Desert and the game mechanics also have a catch, which many only realize after they have been playing for a while.

The catch in Black Desert is visual

Unlike other MMORPGs, the appearance of the player’s character in Black Desert does not change by equipping “better” items. Many players are used to this: My character is level 50, I want that to be visible. Players expect that.

In Black Desert, armor is not displayed on the character, but you always see the same model. Those who want to stand out from the crowd are encouraged to visit the cash shop and buy one of the costumes there – and maybe colors too. Personalizing the character without the cash shop is significantly harder and only somewhat possible.

Black Desert Witch

Apart from appearance, the costumes also bring some rather marginal improvements, but that’s not really something to get too upset about. In response to a stir over a PvP costume, the developers reacted quickly.

Not Pay2Win, but Pay2Customize is the principle

Essentially, Black Desert follows a “skin” principle, similar to what MOBAs do: If you particularly like a champ in LoL, you buy a skin for them to stand out from the crowd.

This system is used in MOBAs like League of Legends and is generally regarded as exemplary and player-friendly. Players are already accustomed to this “Pay2Customize”: Pay to adjust your character.

In an MMORPG like Black Desert, this is unusual because the “change in appearance” through better items is actually common in the genre. In Black Desert, it’s not so, because here too, it holds true: There’s no free lunch.

Somewhere, a catch is hidden. The probably annoying realization for players is that it has to be concealed so that the ongoing expansion and development of the game can continue alongside consistent payment inflows. In some form, someone has to pay for the “free lunch,” otherwise the pots will soon be empty and the kitchen will remain cold. In Black Desert, the catch is a clothes hook.

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World of Warcraft schließt „Legacy-Server“ – Jagex ist mit “Oldscape” wahnsinnig erfolgreich

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In recent weeks, a discussion has sparked about legacy servers for World of Warcraft. Blizzard does not want them. Competitor Jagex has them – and they are thriving.

Just under a week ago, Blizzard shut down the private server Nostalrius. Thousands of fans played there, with a total of about 800,000 players enjoying an “old” version of World of Warcraft, an extremely old one, in fact. It was nearly 10 years old.

There is undoubtedly a demand for such vanilla servers that operate under completely different rules. Blizzard has decided not to meet this demand by not opening any legacy servers.

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The end of Nostalrius – there was even a mourning march

Legacy servers are a blessing for Runescape

A game that handles the nostalgia of its fans quite differently is Runescape. There, developer Jagex launched a legacy server after a major overhaul of its live game in 2013, which operates on a version from 2007. Initially, they didn’t want to set up the server, but when half a million players checked “I want this” in a survey, there was hardly any choice, Product Manager Mathew Kemp said in a recent post on LinkedIn.

At first, they were cautious and assigned a small team to it. They expected it to be a flash in the pan at the beginning, which would quickly fizzle out, and then they could reassign the employees to new projects.

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But it turned out differently: The “Oldscape” server was a resounding success and now constitutes a large part of Jagex’s business.

Just eight months after the server’s launch, they broke through the 1 million player mark. Currently, they are just shy of 7 million, and two and a half million players have become members. Even though some difficulties arose during development, the legacy server is a blessing for the community and the game.

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The Division: “Destiny Easter Egg” appeared – What is Xur doing in New York?

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In The Division, an Easter egg was discovered that refers to Bungie’s MMO shooter Destiny.

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Missing the sticker “My other pickup is a spaceship!”

In The Division, there are numerous Easter eggs, hidden features usually pointing to well-known series and games. Now, clever agents, who apparently also know the existence of a Guardian, have found an Easter egg that clearly refers to Destiny. See for yourself:

Xur in the post-apocalypse of The Division

On a license plate, a reddit user discovered the following inscription: 777 9Xur. You can find the pickup with this plate smoking in Park Ave in Turtle Bay, around the coordinates 1620/2448.

Destiny-Xur

That Xur is a mysterious merchant in Destiny, who awaits his customers with exotic goods every weekend, is likely known to many players who do not fulfill their duties as Guardians every day. The number 9 is also easily explained: Xur is the Agent of the Nine. The signs are piling up that this is no coincidence!

And what about the numbers 777? The number 7 is known as Bungie’s favorite number, especially in the Halo series, this number is encountered frequently. Not without reason is the entire Bungie community referred to as “7th Column”. In Destiny, you encounter 7, for example, in the trophies/achievements: A success is unlocked when you reach 777 Grimoire points.

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The situation seems certain that Ubisoft Massive has played a prank by embedding a Destiny Easter egg in their game. The community gratefully picks up this joke and joyfully fantasizes that now all the secrets about Xur have been revealed:

If Xur is not currently in the Tower with his goods, he apparently roams the world of The Division, according to a user. In addition, one should consider that Xur is an agent of the Nine – could “the Nine” be Division agents or another secret organization? At least the color of the pickup fits Xur’s style. Only the extravagant tentacle facial hair cannot be smoothly integrated into the scenario of The Division …

In any case, players are enjoying this find, which allows for many creative fantasies.

Do you have no time to care about Easter eggs because you have to stop the LMB? In this guide, we show you how to complete “Falcon lost” in challenge mode – completely without glitch!

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SWTOR: Kapitel 13 Beute und Profit – Releasetermin und Teaser-Trailer

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The 13th story chapter of SWTOR‘s expansion “Knights of the Fallen Empire” has a date. We have the details for you.

Vette and Gault in Chapter 13 “Loot and Profit”

After the first 12 chapters of the story of Knights of the Fallen Empire, the ongoing story of SWTOR has been rather dark and serious, Chapter 13 brings a more humorous adventure. In “Loot and Profit,” the player encounters two familiar faces, at least if they have played as a Sith Warrior or Bounty Hunter before. The two companions Gault and Vette make their big appearance and want to relieve the Eternal Empire of a large amount of treasure… of course only for selfless reasons, to help the Alliance achieve victory.

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Additionally, a major decision awaits the players. The fate of Major Jorgan and Kaliyo will be decided in this chapter – but will the effects be immediately visible?

Chapter 13 “Loot and Profit” officially releases on May 5. However, anyone who becomes a subscriber by May 2 at the latest will receive 2 days of early access and also secure modifications for the ship droids.

The Eternal Tale of the Eternal Championship

For Chapter 13, the “Eternal Championship” has been announced again. In this arena, players, each along with a companion, must face 10 different boss battles to loot equipment and recruit the Wookiee Bowdaar for the Alliance.

SWTOR Bowdaar Wookie

Previously, the “Eternal Championship” had been postponed multiple times because the development team was not satisfied with the quality. Whether this feature will really make its way into the live version this time, we will probably find out in early May.

For more news and articles about the sci-fi MMORPG, you can find them on our Star Wars: The Old Republic topic page.

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AION: Major content patch “Battle for the Landings” coming this month in Europe

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This month, AION will receive a new patch. The war between the two player factions is gaining new momentum.

The battle between Elysea and Asmodae ignites once again

On April 27, 2016, the European version of AION will receive a new patch that rekindles the existing conflicts. In Update 4.91: “Battle for the Landings”, players will venture into the upper Abyss to expand their various fortresses and destroy those of the enemy.

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The Elyos and Asmodians must reinforce their own fortresses, which can be done by accumulating reinforcement points available through numerous activities:

  • Garrisons and artifacts must be captured. Some will unlock new quests afterwards.
  • The fortresses of Krotan, Miren, and Kysis can be captured and then defended.
  • Quest “casually” to also accumulate some points.
  • Or directly attack the enemy players’ base!

In total, your base can be upgraded up to 8 times. This brings unique benefits, such as additional merchants, portals back to Balurea or to the capitals, as well as buffs and additional missions.

For more news and articles about the MMORPG with the Daevas, you can find them on our AION news page.

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The Division: Action – This is how the trading function works

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In The Division, there has been a trading feature since update 1.1. We will show you how to successfully sell your items.

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Even during the beta phases of The Division, it became clear to Ubisoft Massive that the community wanted a trading feature in the game. Allegedly, there was a long discussion about whether and in what form this feature would be introduced, as the developers revealed in a livestream.

Trading in The Division is limited

With update 1.1, agents now have a trading option, which works but is only available within a limited scope. Here are the requirements for trading:

  • You can share items with other players that enemies have dropped.
  • You share the acquired items by dropping them on the ground with a button press. The item can now be picked up by other players or by yourself as loot. To drop the object, simply go to your inventory and press “Share Object”:
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  • The items can only be traded for one hour after you have picked them up.
  • You can only leave objects to players who are currently in your group and were part of the group when the object was originally dropped.
  • Items that you have modified cannot be traded.
  • To trade items from the Dark Zone, you must first go to a safe area (safe zone or checkpoint!) to leave the items for your group members. Alternatively, you can extract the items, go to the stash, pick them up there, and drop them for the beneficiaries.

Random encounters in the Dark Zone cannot snatch your loot that you want to trade away directly. Due to the limiting factors, it will also not be possible to offer your items on online marketplaces and sell them for a few euros. Massive is putting a stop to such trades.

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Trading option? You can certainly give a round of applause!

However, if you want to do a favor for your buddy and give him your delicious, freshly dropped items while he ended up empty-handed again, you can take advantage of this new trading option.

What changes the hotfix brought to The Division on the night from Friday to Saturday can be read here.

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WoW: Legion – Artifact Weapons of the Priests

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We introduce you to the three artifact weapons that priests can loot in World of Warcraft: Legion.

In World of Warcraft: Legion, much revolves around the artifact weapons. These are given to players early on and grow with their bearers over the duration of the entire expansion. Each talent specialization receives its own weapon, which is why priests have a total of 3 artifacts available. Let’s take a look at the individual weapons.

Discipline – Wrath of the Light (Artifact weapon for hybrid priests)
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Background story: The Scarlet Crusade was so eager and fanatical in its efforts to banish the undead from Azeroth that it attempted to create a second Ashbringer. This time, however, it was to take the form of a staff that could also be wielded by priests and spellcasters. This did not sit well with the dreadlord pulling the strings of the Crusade: he thwarted the attempt and caused a magical explosion. The staff was too powerful and uncontrollable, leading several wielders to fail in their attempts to wield it. The elite magicians of the Kirin Tor then decided to seal the staff away to protect the world from further calamity.

WoW Legion Artifact Lights Wrath

Properties of Wrath of the Light: Discipline priests fulfill a hybrid role in Legion. The goal was to have them be solid damage dealers while passively casting their healing through this damage. For this reason, the artifact properties are also a colorful mix.

  • It starts with Light’s Wrath, which deals high damage to a single target. The more allies are affected by “Atonement” at the time, the higher the damage.
  • Barrier of the Devoted increases the healing received from Atonement by 100% for all allies within Power Word: Barrier.
  • The Power of the Dark Side gives Shadow Word: Pain a chance to increase the damage or healing of the next Atonement by 100%.
  • Finally, there is Sins of the Many: The priest’s damage is increased by 1% for each friendly character affected by Atonement.

Holy – T’uure, Beacon of the Naaru (Artifact weapon for healer priests)
WoW Legion Artifact Pri Tuure Beacon of Light

Background story: When the Eredar joined the Burning Legion, a small part broke away to flee from Sargeras and his minions – this group would later be known as the Draenei. During their flight, the demon hordes attacked the Draenei and nearly overwhelmed them if the Naaru had not protected them with a crystal beacon. Years later, this beacon fell into the hands of the Legion on a conquered world. This legendary weapon has not been seen since…

WoW Legion Artifact Tuure Beacon of Light

Properties of T’uure, Beacon of the Naaru: Holy priests traditionally focus on healing their own allies. Therefore, most properties are designed to enhance existing spells with new effects, reduce cooldowns, and increase healing output.

  • Initially, there is Light of T’uure, an instant cast spell that heals the target for a large amount and then increases the priest’s healing on that target by 25% for 10 seconds.
  • Save the Fallen resets the cooldown of Spirit of Epiphany when a group member falls below 40% of their maximum health. This can only occur once every 30 seconds.
  • The Blessing of T’uure ensures that critical hits from healing and Flash Heal increase all of the priest’s healing for 12 seconds by 20%.
  • Finally, there is Renew the Faith: As long as Divine Hymn is active, Prayer of Mending jumps to a new target every 0.5 seconds, consuming no charges in the process.

Shadow – Xal’atath, Blade of the Black Empire (Artifact weapon for DPS priests)
WoW Legion Artifact Pri Xalatath Blade of the Black Empire

Background story: Created from the claw of an Old God, Xal’atath is a powerful ritual blade that has been used repeatedly in disturbing sacrifice ceremonies since the time of the Black Empire (the reign of the Old Gods). Each of these rituals brought with it a terrible catastrophe. Worse still, the blade seems to have a will of its own and distorts its victims with Void energy, turning them into abominable beings. Few weapons could be closer to the madness of the Old Gods.

WoW Legion Artifact Xalatath Blade of the Black Empire

Properties of Xal’atath, Blade of the Black Empire: Shadow priests fully embrace the Void and madness in Legion. Their normal artifact talents are somewhat monotonous – they are almost all just direct damage increases. However, the peculiarities are more exciting.

  • First up is Void Torrent: This spell can only be used in Void form and channels Shadow damage to a target over 4 seconds. While channeling, Madness (the new priest resource) does not deplete.
  • Sphere of Insanity summons the eponymous Sphere of Insanity whenever the priest is in Void form. 5% of all damage dealt to targets affected by Shadow Word: Pain is doubled.
  • The Call of the Void ensures that every Mind Flay has a certain chance to summon a Void Tentacle, which torments the target with Mind Flay for 10 seconds.
  • Finally, Mass Hysteria improves the Void form. For every second in Void form, the damage dealt by Shadow Word: Pain and Vampiric Touch increases by 3%. This stacks as long as the Void form persists.

A general overview of the artifact weapons can be found here, where you can also find an overview of the artifact weapons of the Demon Hunters and the artifact weapons of the Paladins.

For more news and articles about the upcoming expansion Legion, please visit our World of Warcraft topic page.

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