In Path of Exile 2, there are frequent maintenance work and server issues that prevent players from playing. We will tell you the current server status and whether they are down.
Update: We checked this article for accuracy on April 09, 2025.
When is the maintenance work? In Path of Exile 2, there are often short maintenance periods. As long as these last, the servers are down and therefore not accessible. The PoE2 website is sometimes down at the same time.
The last maintenance work with server downtime took place on April 08. We regularly update this article as soon as new maintenance work is announced by PoE2.
In Path of Exile 2, there is a useful NPC in every city:
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
Path of Exile 2: Current Server Status
Are the servers currently online? Yes, the servers are currently online. For the last patch 0.2.0d hotfix, the servers did not need to be restarted. However, a restart of your game is necessary to implement the current changes.
In PoE2, many patches can be applied directly to the servers without changing the server status. However, for larger changes, there is often a server downtime and an update.
How do I check the server status? To stay informed about any unplanned server downtimes at all times, you can take a look at the Path of Exile 2 website. There is a post in the forum before every downtime that also announces the duration of the maintenance.
If you cannot log in and also cannot access the website, it is likely that maintenance is currently taking place. The website servers are usually maintained at the same time.
The developers are also active on X.com. There, larger patches are announced as well as current issues. So, checking the account does not hurt.
Monster Hunter Wilds is out, but some players already want to modify their game and install mods. Is that even possible, and if so, how? We show you the resources for that, the best mods, and whether there is a danger of a ban.
Update, April 9: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
Can you mod Monster Hunter Wilds? As in the predecessor to Monster Hunter, you can also mod in Wilds and customize the game to your needs. From cosmetic mods to cheats, anything is possible. However, these mods are unofficial and were neither developed nor tested by the developer – so you act at your own risk when installing such mods.
Also, note that currently, unless Capcom releases its own mods, only PC players can enjoy the mods. PlayStation and Xbox players are left empty-handed. If you want to install mods, you need to know how to do it. We now show you the best resources for installing mods and especially which ones are worth it.
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If Monster Hunter Wilds leaves you cold, even though all your friends love it, there might be a simple reason for that
The best mods for Monster Hunter Wilds
Which mods are worth it? Many mods have been released since the release, but not all are worth it. Depending on your needs, you have to decide which mods you need or should ignore. If you are unsure, we show you some of the best mods you can download:
Gives you various info as an overlay on your travels. This includes the buildup of status effects and the display of the health bar of the monsters you hunt.
Automatically restocks your item pouch when you visit a camp, start a mission or use the Saikrii bag.
Are there trainers? Yes, there are also trainers for cheats, but you should know which platform you download them on before installation. Nexus Mods is trustworthy, but unfortunately, we can’t recommend any trainers.
Installing mods – Where can I find them and can I get banned?
Where can I find mods? The currently best and only resource for mods is Nexus Mods (via nexusmods.com). On the platform, you can already find 426 mods for various things (as of March 10, 4:00 PM) – and the trend is rising.
How do I install mods? In general, we cannot give you an answer because each mod and each cheat has to be installed differently. But don’t worry, because the modders provide you with both the function of the mod and instructions on how to proceed with the installation.
However, be warned, as these instructions are usually in English and often require further installations of programs to function.
If you have difficulties with the installation, you can mostly find tutorials on YouTube. Or you can directly ask the modder on Nexus Mods for assistance.
In Path of Exile 2, you can activate the helpful loot filters not only on PC but also on PS5 and Xbox. We will show you how to do that here.
Update: We have checked the article for accuracy on April 09, 2025.
What is a loot filter? A loot filter is a tool that changes how you see the loot on your screen in Path of Exile 2. The tool highlights important loot and ensures that less important loot is hidden or displayed smaller. This way, you shouldn’t overlook the good and expensive items in PoE2.
Loot filters are by far the most important tool because they tell both beginners and pros which items are really important. We will explain to you how to activate them.
Here you can see the cinematic intro of Path of Exile 2:
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Path of Exile 2: The Cinematic Intro of the Greatest Diablo Competitor
Activating PoE2 Loot Filter on PC, PS5, and Xbox
How do you activate the loot filter? To activate a loot filter on your account, there are different ways. We will show you the simplest method that works for all platforms at the same time.
The filter “0-toosoft” hides almost nothing, while the filter “6-uberplu” only shows the very most important and valuable items.
We recommend “NeverSink-2semistr-PoE2” because it works well both at the beginning and later in the game.
Once you have chosen a filter and clicked on it, you can see exactly what the filter includes. However, you don’t have to pay further attention to this, so click on the green “Subscribe” button in the upper right corner.
You have now successfully added the filter to your account.
Log into your account on the desired platform and enter the game.
Open the settings → Game → Item Filter
There you should see in light blue which filters are assigned to your account.
How does the PoE2 loot filter work on PS5 and Xbox? Loot filters are also available on consoles. It should be noted that only loot filters that have been activated on your “Path of Exile” account can also be used on consoles.
If you create a loot filter yourself and insert it locally into your game files on the PC, this loot filter is not automatically saved to your account and can only be used locally. Therefore, we recommend using the method we provided, then the loot filter should also become visible on your console.
If you have followed our instructions, you should now have installed your loot filter and be able to use it easily across all devices via the menu selection. A user on Reddit documented the situation before loot filters were available on PS5 and Xbox. He had so much loot on a map that he couldn’t pick it all up by himself: Player in Path of Exile 2 receives so much loot on a map that others have to help him collect it
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An NPC in Monster Hunter Wilds sends you on a quest to hunt for a delicacy, the Pregnant Mudfish. We will show you how to find and catch it.
Update, January 27, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date.
Why is the Pregnant Mudfish important? Through your fishing partner “Kanya”, you will receive the quest “Fishing for Aroma” at the Base Camp of the Crimson Forest.
You need to catch a Pregnant Mudfish to obtain its precious roe and complete the quest, but, even though it can be found in various places, it is rarely seen.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: Listen to the Field Expert Alma
Pregnant Mudfish: Locations and Strategy
How do I find the Pregnant Mudfish?
This special fish can be caught in all biomes of Monster Hunter Wilds. The location is not the key factor, but the time when you can catch this fish.
The Mudfish only appears during Bounty and Morning or Night.
If this doesn’t apply, you can use the “Rest” function in your tent to switch to Bounty and Morning or Night.
This costs 300 Guild Points.
You can identify the Pregnant Mudfish by its orange color and long, slender appearance. It looks exactly like the Green Mudfish, except that the Pregnant one has two barbels on its mouth.
Where can I find the Pregnant Mudfish? Anywhere there are lakes or water. We would recommend two locations:
The Base Camp in the Crimson Forest, where Kanya is fishing
In the Windy Fields in Area 13 by the Oasis
Pay attention to the following parametersThe Base Camp in the Crimson Forest is unmistakableThere is even a Field Camp by the Oasis
How do I best catch the Pregnant Mudfish?
To catch the fish, you should equip the Emerald Quivering Bait, which you obtain from further quests given by Kanya.
Now go to a fishing spot, unpack your rod, and start fishing.
Try to place your bait in front of the fish. It’s important to slowly reel in the bait and play with it in front of the fish, otherwise it won’t bite.
If the fish doesn’t bite, feel free to reel in the bait and throw it back out.
Also, note that for the quest you must catch the fish with your rod; your net does not count.
The fish is easy to spot in shallow waterA fresh catch for a winner!
How do I farm the Pregnant Mudfish? Set the same parameters of Bounty and Morning or Night and travel to your fishing area. Now look at the water. If you don’t see any of these fish, you can travel to another habitat and then return to your fishing area – this resets the fish spawns.
If you don’t see any fish in the water upon your return, feel free to unpack your fishing rod. This speeds up the spawn process in the water. Besides the Pregnant Mudfish, you must also catch Wapponit. We will show you everything about their location: Monster Hunter Wilds: Finding and fishing Wapponit – How to farm them
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In Path of Exile 2 trading items is in full swing. We explain how the trading system works with 0.4.0 and what you need to consider.
Update, April 10, 2026: The article has been reviewed and is up to date. With version 0.4, not much has changed in trading besides minor adjustments, such as the trading prices of various resources in material exchange corrected upwards.
How does trading work in Path of Exile 2? When the Early Access of Path of Exile started, there was – just like in the predecessor – no auction house or similar where you could easily offer your items. Instead, you had to go to an extra website of the developers (via pathofexile.com), where most of the trading took place.
On the website, you can still buy almost any item in the game and thus upgrade your character, even if you are always dropping the wrong items from bosses. You can also sell these, for example, through the website and earn currencies.
To trade there, you first need a “Path of Exile” account. If you don’t have one yet, create one and connect the platform where you bought your game on pathofexile.com to it. It is best to set the website to the language you have in the game using the flags in the top right corner, so you can directly find the items you are looking for.
What is asynchronous trading? The developers have significantly expanded trading in Path of Exile 2 with “The Third Edict”.
There is now a so-called asynchronous trading system that allows you to buy items from players instantly, even if they are offline.
With the launch of the update, you can convert your premium stash tabs into so-called merchant tabs. When an item is sold through such a merchant tab, the buyer must pay a small gold fee for the trade. The seller pays no fees for sold or offered items.
Additionally, there is now an endgame market browser. You can open this through the menu item “Market Panel” (shortcut: /). Then search for your desired item there. Once found, you can teleport to the owner’s hideout by clicking “Secure Item”. You can then buy the item in the local shop. The respective seller does not have to be offline for this. Moreover, almost all functions of the previous trading website are available to you. More on this below.
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A trader in Path of Exile 2 is particularly useful:
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
How to buy items in Path of Exile 2
On the trade page or in the new endgame market of PoE2, you can search or filter directly for items. These filters allow you to filter by values, types of items, or certain properties. For example, you can display all items that grant you bonuses on minions.
Next to the search bar, make sure to set the league you are playing in. Otherwise, you will automatically search in the standard league, even if your character is not located there.
It is also important to have the filter set with requirements; the ideal item for your build brings you nothing if you can only equip it after many game hours because your level is not high enough or your stat values are too low.
Once you have filtered for an item, you will see an overview like this:
Trading website of Path of Exile 2 with filtered items.
If you find an item you want and the listed price on the right side also meets your taste, you must click the “Whisper Message” / “Direct Whisper” button. This sends a direct message to the seller in the game.
If the player is not AFK, they will usually invite you to join the party. Accept this invitation and then visit the seller in their hideout by right-clicking on their icon and selecting the respective button.
If neither of you has a hideout yet, you must first agree on a meeting point for trading. Most choose the town of Act 1.
If you are in the same region, you only need to right-click on the player and press the “Trade” button. Place the payment in your slot and wait for the item from the other party before confirming the trade. Hover the mouse over the item for safety to ensure all values match. When you are ready, confirm the trade.
To buy an item through asynchronous trading, you can teleport directly to the seller’s base with the new teleportation button. There, speak to the selling NPC to receive the item. If the home of the other party is full, you cannot enter.
How to sell an item in Path of Exile 2
To sell an item in Path of Exile 2 on the marketplace, you first need a premium trade stash. Without it, you can still trade, but your items will not be listed on the official page, significantly lowering your chances of a sale.
Before you start offering your item, you should set up your trade stash properly. To do this, open the settings of the stash by right-clicking on the name. Set the stash to “Public” and ideally select the setting “Individual Price per Item”.
On the left, you see the options of the inventory. On the right, the menu for selling the item.
Put the item you want to sell into your premium trade stash and right-click on it. Here you can then specify a price with negotiation basis or fixed price. Usually, prices for items in Path of Exile 2 are given in “Exalted Orbs”.
Once you have set a price for an item, it will soon appear on the public trading website. Be sure to watch the chat to see when a potential buyer contacts you.
If a buyer contacts you, invite them to the party and meet in the hideout. If you are in the same region, you only need to right-click on the player and press the “Trade” button. Place the item in your slot and wait for the payment from the other party before confirming the trade. Hover the mouse over the payment for safety and ensure everything matches. When you are ready, confirm the trade.
Is there anything else to consider? In Path of Exile 2, there are many scammers and trading bots trying to get your items. The following points may indicate that the other party wants to scam you:
The other party interrupts the trade
The item looks different, even though it has the same name (e.g., Silk Robe)
You are asked to trade through a middleman
After listing your item, you are flooded with messages
The item is supposed to be exchanged for another item instead of currency
Make sure to carefully check the items and prices for which you have offered your item. If something feels strange or everything is delaying, politely cancel the trade.
Furthermore, trading with gold is not possible. This currency is almost exclusively for trading with NPCs and not intended for trading items through the website. It has also been used for the new asynchronous trading since the update 0.3.
When selling, you should definitely first check how expensive comparable items are and then offer your items at that price. If you are too cheap, you will quickly notice it from a flood of inquiries. If no one contacts you for too long, you should offer your item cheaper. Alternatively, you can also offer items at a slightly higher price through asynchronous trading and just let them sit for a few days before changing the price.
Warning: Some scammers deliberately list expensive items too cheaply so that you underbid them, allowing them to acquire your items at a lower cost. Be sure to check more than just the cheapest item.
Are you looking for a small list of different builds for Monster Hunter Wilds? Then we have just the right overview for you.
How is the list structured? In this list, we collect all known builds that we have written down for you so that you can test them. So, the list provides only a small overview of all the builds we have created for you. With the accompanying links, you can then switch to any build that interests you. In each major build, we then go into detail and explain:
Why is the build so strong?
Which weapons do I need?
Which armor is suitable for the build?
Which decorations should be socketed?
The rather smaller builds that utilize fun mechanics will also be presented, but only roughly explained. Feel free to remember our overview, as we continuously supplement the list with more interesting builds.
Update from April 9, 2025: We have added the builds for the Light Bowgun, the Bow, Dual Blades, and Energy Blade.
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Monster Hunter Wilds: What to Expect After the Main Story
The best builds of Monster Hunter Wilds at a glance
Over the next few days, we will gradually add the remaining weapons. Each build is elaborately designed, so it will take some time until we have all meta builds together. If you are looking for more guides on Monster Hunter Wilds, we have just the right list for you: Monster Hunter Wilds: All guides, beginner tips, and information at a glance
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Path of Exile 2 has enjoyed great popularity since its release in December 2024. Now the developers have released the first season, Dawn of the Hunt, which has brought a host of new features and improvements to the game.
Update: We updated this article on April 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM and added new information about Dawn of the Hunt.
What is Dawn of the Hunt? The new and first season of Path of Exile 2 in early access is called Dawn of the Hunt. It is a major player expansion intended to provide a fresh start in the game.
What new class is there? With the new season, the new class of the Huntress has been introduced. She fights both melee and ranged, armed with a spear and a shield.
In addition, three new expansion classes, known as Ascendancy classes, have been released:
The Tactician as an expansion class of the Mercenary
The Smith of Kitava as an expansion class of the Warrior
The Lich as an expansion class of the Witch
The Huntress started in the game with two expansion classes.
Here you can watch the trailer for the new season:
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Path of Exile 2 presents gameplay trailer with the new Hunter class
Dawn of the Hunt brings new content
What new weapons have been added? The spear is available to various classes as previous weapons. Along with it came 25 new skills, which can also be used by other classes. In addition, there is the new “Buckler,” a one-handed shield that can parry enemy attacks.
How has the balance been adjusted? Game Directors Jonathan Rogers announced that the balance of Path of Exile 2 will be fundamentally changed. Old values and builds will be altered and supplemented with over 100 new support skills and over 100 new unique items in the game.
Are there changes to the skill tree? Yes, there have been changes to the Atlas Passive Skill Tree. The developers have added new choices and adjusted the skill tree.
What changes in the endgame? A smoother introduction to the endgame is also new. Low-difficulty maps will have a number of respawns, so the transition from the campaign to the endgame should be less abrupt. Furthermore, new endgame mechanics and new maps are being added. The tower maps have also been changed.
What new support gems are there? Especially the melee classes and abilities that previously had few support gem options are the focus of the new gems. In total, there are over 100 new support gems in Dawn of the Hunt.
What items are new in the ARPG? The developers want more uniques in Path of Exile, so with Dawn of the Hunt, they have introduced over 100 new unique items into the game.
What is the deal with the new mount? For the first time, a mount has been added to Path of Exile 2 in Dawn of the Hunt. With a skill, any class can summon an ostrich-like bird on which to ride and fight. If it takes too much damage, it will throw the character off. During this time, your character will be incapacitated for a short period.
In Path of Exile 2, the item Sacrificial Heart takes up a lot of inventory space. We explain what to do with it and how to earn the two additional skill points.
Update: We verified the relevance of this article on April 9, 2025.
Path of Exile 2 guides you through 6 different acts in the game’s story before you reach the endgame. In Act 3 of the game, you receive the quest item “Sacrificial Heart”, with which you can earn two additional skill points.
However, until you complete the quest related to the item, you cannot remove it from your inventory, and it takes up space. We will show you where to find the item and how to use it.
Here you can see the cinematic intro of Path of Exile 2:
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Path of Exile 2: The Cinematic Intro of the Greatest Diablo Competitor
Finding the Sacrificial Heart – Here’s how
To find the Sacrificial Heart, you only need to defeat rare enemies on the map Aggorat in Act 3 of the game. With a bit of luck, one of them will drop the quest item.
If you are having trouble finding the heart, groups of red, green, or blue mushrooms can guide your way. They indicate important areas within the map.
Some users also report that they found the Sacrificial Heart in the adjacent zones. So if you have already walked through Aggorat multiple times without success, you can also try in a neighboring area with the rare enemies.
Using the Sacrificial Heart – Here’s how to earn the two skill points
Once you have the Sacrificial Heart in your inventory, you should make your way to the Corruption Altar. You can find it on the left or right side of the map Aggorat. The side depends on the layout of the map you are assigned.
The Corruption Altar is always located slightly away and never on a side where you enter an adjacent area.
Once you have found the Corruption Altar, you can simply place the heart in it by left-clicking. Then pick up the dagger next to it. After that, you have the option to stab the heart. If you do that, you will receive the two skill points.
In Path of Exile 2 there are many different chests that you can purchase in the shop. The stash tabs offer different capacities. We explain the differences to you.
How does the stash system work? While you cannot expand your inventory in Path of Exile 2, it is possible to purchase much more space in the stash. The game offers different upgrades in the shop, which vary in function and price.
You also need stash tabs for trading, but only the premium variants are allowed because they can be made public compared to the simple stash tabs.
Update: We checked the relevance of this article on April 9, 2025.
Here you can see the gameplay trailer for Path of Exile 2:
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Path of Exile 2 shows new gameplay trailer for early access
Path of Exile 2 Stash Tabs: This is what they can do
What stash tabs are available? In Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor, there are many different stash tabs. In the following list, you will find all the stash tabs that work in Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor and what they can do:
Premium Stash Tab: An additional tab of normal size. You can change the name and color of this tab. Additionally, this tab can be made public to list your items on trading websites.
Additional Stash Tab: An additional tab of normal size. It offers no additional features.
Extralarge Premium Stash Tab: An additional tab of four times the size. You can change the name and color of this tab. Moreover, this tab can be made public to list your items on trading websites.
Gem Stash Tab: Adds an additional tab where you can store up to 500 gems (gems). You can change the name and color of this tab. Furthermore, this tab can be made public to list your items on trading websites.
Flask Stash Tab: Adds an additional tab where you can store up to 500 flasks. You can change the name and color of this tab. Additionally, this tab can be made public to list your items on trading websites.
Currency Stash Tab: Adds an additional tab where you can store up to 5,000 different currency items. You can change the name and color of this tab. Additionally, this tab can be made public to list your items on trading websites.
Essence Stash Tab: Adds an additional tab where you can store up to 5,000 essences of various types. You can change the name and color of this tab. Moreover, this tab can be made public to list your items on trading websites.
Unique Stash Tab: Adds a collection in which you can collect all unique items. You can change the name and color of this tab. Likewise, this tab can be made public to list your items on trading websites.
Delirium Stash Tab: Adds an additional tab where you can store up to 5,000 units of all Delirium orbs and 5,000 Simulacrum maps. You can change the name and color of this tab. Additionally, this tab can be made public to list your items on trading websites.
Map Stash Tab: An additional tab that can hold up to 576 maps/waystones. Each map tier has six normal stash tabs. These sub-tabs can be changed like ordinary premium stash tabs. You can also make them public and sell from them. Your maps/waystones can be sorted directly from the inventory into the tab using Ctrl + Click.
All tabs that are intended for a certain type of item also have the option to automatically sort exactly those items. You can simply throw your items into the stash, and they will land in the right place.
Which stash tabs are particularly worthwhile? The selection of stash tabs certainly depends on personal play style. However, if you don’t have many points left, the package of premium stash tabs is particularly worthwhile. In the in-game shop, you can get six premium tabs that you can name as you wish for 200 points.
You can use them, for example, for certain item categories or designate one page as a shop page for trading. Alternatively, there is the extralarge tab, which is only four pages big but available for a good price of 150 points.
A good addition for the start is also the currency tab that stores the many different items needed to upgrade your gear and skills. It also has additional space for items that currently do not fit into any category, such as runes, and a large space for one item to be upgraded directly in the stash. Currently, one of these costs 75 points in the shop.
In Path of Exile 2, you have limited chest space – and this fills up quite quickly, especially in the endgame. A workbench helps you save space while upgrading items.
Update: We have checked this article for relevance on April 9, 2025.
Once you reach the endgame of Path of Exile 2, you will collect so-called way stones. The stones are essential for the endgame as they allow you to explore the card system. The higher the level of the way stone, the better rewards you receive. However, the stones cannot be stacked and eventually take up entire chest slots.
With a workbench, you have the option to combine and enhance the stones. Additionally, the special workbench is not only suitable for reworking the way stones – but also for other items.
To see what effects your items have, you first need to identify them. An NPC takes care of this for you in Path of Exile 2:
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
Combine 3 items, get 1 new
What kind of workbench is this? In Path of Exile 2, you unlock the “Reworking Workbench” during the story in Act 3. There you have the option to reforge three items into a new item. However, you won’t see what comes out of your forging attempts beforehand.
There you can easily reforge the way stones you no longer need. This not only saves space in your chest but also provides you with way stones of a higher level.
How to reforge way stones: To reforge way stones, you need 3 stones of the same level. In a video by the streamer and content creator DatModz, you can see on X that you can also combine normal stones with magical stones for this.
If you have accumulated many way stones of different levels but actually need higher ones, you can upgrade them to get exactly what you need. Also, way stones obtained from the reworking workbench can be reforged again. If you are missing lower-level way stones, you can get them from the NPC Doryani for gold.
What else can I reforge? Besides way stones, you also have the option to reforge other items – such as runes, rings, or other equipment. However, it is essential that it is an item of the same type. Just pay attention to the name of the item.
You can reforge rings of the same type.Elixirs are also suitable here.From 3 stone runes....becomes a storm rune.
What you should note:
If you have collected 3 ruby rings, you can forge them into a new ruby ring.
3 runes, however, will become a rune of a different type.
The reworking process cannot be reversed.
The 3 items will also be destroyed in the process – but you will receive a new one.
If you don’t have enough items to reforge and still want to quickly obtain your desired items, you can rely on an alternative: the trading system in Path of Exile 2. As in the predecessor, there is no auction house or similar where you can simply offer your items. Instead, most of the trading takes place through a special website of the developers. You can learn more about this here: Path of Exile 2 Trade: How to get your desired items without grind
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Will is the key to powerful builds in Path of Exile 2. Without willpower, your best abilities remain unused. We will show you how to increase your will and get the most out of your character.
Update: We checked the relevance of this article on April 9, 2025.
What do you do with will? In Path of Exile 2, you need willpower to activate passive abilities. In the game, they are also called will gems or spirit gems. These passive abilities can massively boost your build.
Additionally, you need this stat for the witch, as it also determines how many creatures you can command in your undead army.
However, to utilize multiple or better skills, you will need more of it, as more points are reserved per activated ability. We will show you how to get more.
You can save some with an NPC in Path of Exile 2:
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
Path of Exile 2: Increasing Will
How to increase the value? To increase the will value in PoE2, you have various options. The easiest is defeating boss enemies. There are a total of three enemies that reward you with more willpower when you defeat them:
Act 1: Freythorn – The King in the Mists
Buff: +30 Will
How? Defeat optional boss (rituals must be completed to summon the boss)
Act 3: The Azak Bog – Ignagduk, The Bog Witch
Buff: +30 Will
How? Defeat optional boss.
Act 6: The Azak Bog – Ignagduk, The Bog Witch
Buff: +40 Will
How? Defeat optional boss.
Equipment items also give you more willpower. Above all is the scepter, which always gives you +100 will and even offers a chance for more of the stat.
Other items include the sun amulets, certain armors, jewels that you use in your passive tree, uniques, and specific points in the ascendancies of monk and witch.
How to expend the will value? In Path of Exile 2, you must manually activate the abilities that reserve will. First, open your skill menu and select the skill. Press the corresponding symbol to activate the ability. On Xbox, this is done with the X button, and on PS5, with the square button. If you have done everything correctly, the ability should glow. It is always assumed that you have enough will available.
In Path of Exile 2 the Mirror of Kalandra is the rarest currency item in the game. We explain how you can obtain it and what you use it for.
Update: We have checked this article for accuracy on April 9, 2025.
What is the Mirror of Kalandra? The Mirror of Kalandra is a currency item in Path of Exile 2. The mirror appears rarely and is of extremely high value. The drop chance of the item is so low that even professionals who have played Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor for thousands of hours have never seen a mirror drop.
Do you already know this NPC?
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
How to obtain the Mirror of Kalandra
How do you obtain a Mirror of Kalandra? The Mirror of Kalandra is a currency item, which means every enemy that can drop loot could also drop one of the rare mirrors. However, the chance for this is so minuscule that you need a lot of luck to ever farm a mirror yourself.
But luck alone isn’t the only factor for good drops. In Path of Exile 2, players can improve their chances of valuable loot with items that have the enchantment “Increased Rarity of Found Items.” These enchantments stack and are further increased by maps with the same enchantment.
If you want to specifically farm the Mirror of Kalandra, you should make sure to fight against the strongest enemies possible and choose a map with a bonus for rare items. You should also pay attention to equipment that has a modifier granting you a bonus on rare items.
What is the Mirror of Kalandra used for? The Mirror of Kalandra has a unique ability in Path of Exile 2 that makes it as valuable as it is. The item allows you to duplicate any other piece of equipment that is not unique.
You will then receive a mirrored version of the item with the same stats as your original. This allows for the creation of copies of the best items in the game.
In Path of Exile 2 you can earn the rare armor Temporalis as a reward for a challenge. We will explain what you need to do for it.
Update: We reviewed this article for accuracy on April 9, 2025.
What kind of armor is this? The Temporalis armor is a unique chest piece in Path of Exile 2. It is particularly popular among players because it can significantly lower the cooldowns of abilities.
The other stats of the robe are also useful, such as recovering damage taken as health points and mana. Additionally, the item provides an increase in energy shield and all resistances.
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This NPC in Path of Exile 2 identifies your items
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Where can you find the Temporalis armor? To obtain the unique armor in Path of Exile 2, you must complete a challenge. In the “Trial of the Sekemas,” you must enchant your attempt with the unique relic called “The Last Flame.”
The relic can be obtained from the boss “Zarokh, Master of Time,” the final boss of the “Trial of the Sekemas.” So before you take on the challenge, you can already try some test runs there, where you might luck out and receive the rare relic. Otherwise, you can also acquire the unique relic through player trading.
The relic “The Last Flame” must be placed together with a level 80 or higher Djinn Barya card at the relic altar. After activation, you can start your challenge attempt.
During your entire run through the “Trial of the Sekemas,” you must not take any damage, as otherwise, the challenge will end. If you succeed in completing the run unscathed, you will receive the Temporalis silk robe as a reward. The challenge is not easy, so we recommend doing some test runs beforehand.
What is the silk robe used for? The Temporalis silk robe is suitable for various builds, and as always, there are no limits to creativity in Path of Exile 2. Nevertheless, there are some examples where the silk robe is particularly useful.
Frost Wall: The skill can potentially lose its entire cooldown through the robe, making it spam-able.
Blink: The movement spell Blink also greatly benefits from the potentially removed cooldown, as you can use the ability continuously. You can even build extra movement builds with it.
Grenades: The grenades from Path of Exile 2 often have only a few seconds cooldown, which can be completely removed thanks to the silk robe.
A guild from World of Warcraft celebrated its 20th anniversary a few days ago. What makes this community special: They continue to organize raid nights week after week even after all this time to conquer the current boss challenges.
What kind of guild is it? The “Forgotten Prophets” from the US server Dalaran (originally founded on Skullcrusher) celebrated its 20th anniversary a few days ago. The guild was founded on April 3, 2005. Over 200 accounts and 812 characters can be found on the current member list.
Not everyone is active today, of course. But still enough to organize raid nights week after week and to work on their own “progress.” A photo on Reddit shows the Forgotten Prophets during their anniversary raid on King Gallywix from the current raid “Liberation of Lorenhall.”
The trailer for the current WoW patch 11.1:
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WoW Patch 11.1: Gallywix’s Control over the Cartels
A community for life
How does the community react to this? With over 1,100 upvotes and many positive comments. Many players find it remarkable that a WoW guild can be active for such a long period. Some express a bit of envy, as it is extremely difficult to find such a community for themselves.
KreivosNightshade writes on Reddit: “Congratulations! I have always wanted to be part of this kind of long-term guild.”
Velocitycurve21 still remembers the guild (via Reddit): “What a blast from the past. An original guild from Skullcrusher.”
ZenZulu writes on Reddit: “This is crazy. Sometimes I still think about the people (whom I didn’t know in real life) I played with in guilds back in 2005 and a few years after. I wonder where most of them ended up and if they still play.”
Pachinginator explains on Reddit: “It’s pretty amazing that your guild survived Battle for Azeroth and Shadowlands. I’ve seen so many guilds explode in the first few tiers of BfA and SL that were there from the start. You must have a really stable group. Keep it up!”
adventthragg celebrates on Reddit: “Oh man. I am envious. This is fantastic!”
Next week, the MMORPG Erenshor will launch on Steam. The special thing about this online role-playing game: it is an MMORPG for a single player. Only the player character is a real person; all other avatars in the world are system-controlled NPCs that pretend to be real players.
How does the concept work? Erenshor is the passion project of Brian “Burgee”, who has been working on his MMORPG simulation almost every night for the past four years. He draws his inspiration from EverQuest, one of the original MMORPGs.
The world of the MMORPG is completely simulated by the computer. Any fellow players fight, level up, and loot like real players, but they are only so-called “SimPlayers” controlled by the system.
The unique concept of the MMORPG is designed to provide players with the perfect MMORPG experience by presenting them with a world that always adapts to the desires, times, and needs of the player. This completely abolishes the typical schedule that is now commonplace in MMORPGs, and “fellow players” can be found for all activities at any time of day or night.
Here you can watch the trailer for Erenshor:
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Erenshor – The game world in the trailer
Uncertainty Among Players
How is the idea being received? On Reddit, some genre fans are discussing the new title. While some find the idea good, others criticize the system with the AI fellow players on principle.
The user NakedGoose describes his experiences with the game’s demo on Reddit: “I played the demo and found it fascinating. But it felt a bit like The Truman Show. All the other ‘players’ were so nice and helpful that it felt like a fever dream. Cool concept, I’m sure it will appeal to some, but I can’t imagine pretending to be social in a game with full AI.”
User Aerallaphon also had fun with the demo on Reddit: “The demo of the simulated MMO was a lot of fun, and my family is already looking forward to playing it. The NPC players are more polite and engaged than many real people in games these days; it feels like the days before voice chats. […]”
Genre fan GentleMocker disagrees on Reddit: “I still don’t understand the appeal of ‘MMO without players.'” Facelessroids explains to him why it’s so appealing: “Have you played an MMO? The worst thing about them is the players.”
Will there also be bad NPCs? In response to this question, the solo developer behind Erenshor answers personally. He writes on Reddit that he experimented with “bad players” and the feedback he received was mostly negative. Therefore, there will be no “bad” NPCs.
Anyone still unsure whether an MMORPG without real players can work can try the free demo of the game on Steam.
Recently, there have been devastating reviews for the Drug Dealer Simulator on Steam. The background involves rumors that they are planning to sue the current hit Schedule I. Now the developers are clarifying the situation.
What game is it about? The Drug Dealer Simulator has been available on Steam since April 2020. The game lives up to its name, engaging the player in the production and distribution of illegal substances.
The current Steam hit Schedule I appears to be almost identical. Here, players work their way up from petty criminals to powerful drug lords, along with their own laboratories and distribution networks. This similarity was also noted by the publisher of the initially released Drug Dealer Simulator, who initiated an investigation.
You can watch the trailer for Schedule I here:
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Schedule I shows in the trailer what the simulation of criminal life looks like
However, as the publisher of the Drug Dealer Simulator now explains, there was never any lawsuit. In a post on X.com, the responsible parties state that they had “no intention of preventing TVGS [developers of Schedule I] from selling or developing their game.”
They further explain that a preliminary analysis indicated signs of copyright infringement. As a publicly traded company, they are therefore obligated to thoroughly investigate this suspicion, or else the company faces penalties for negligence.
This more detailed examination would have been published by the ESPI, a stock exchange information system. This is also mandatory to ensure full transparency to investors. Media made a claim from this more detailed legal examination that does not even exist.
Furthermore, it is stated that the developers of the Drug Dealer Simulator had nothing to do with this investigation at all.
Is the investigation still ongoing? Yes, the investigation by the publisher is still ongoing. Although the publisher emphasizes that there is no bad blood between the developers of Schedule I and them. They even congratulated on the finalization of the game before its release. However, the investigation remains.
The publisher further states in their statement that if the investigation finds copyright violations, they would be obligated to act. This information would also be made known again through the aforementioned stock exchange information system ESPI.
The publishers are likely attempting to ensure, with this clarification, that their own game is not further punished with revenge reviews. Before the release of Schedule I, the developer sought advice from the community. He feared that the title of his game would not represent the content well. Ironically, users explicitly advised him against titles like “Drug Dealer Simulator” – those would directly cause yawning. Developer asks on reddit whether a stupid name would ruin his game, now has a huge hit on Steam
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The CR 56-AMAX assault rifle is a strong choice for multiplayer in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. We show you a good setup with attachments.
On April 2, 2025, Season 3 in CoD: Black Ops 3 started, bringing a fresh battle pass and new weapons into the game. One of the new weapons that quickly became meta for Warzone and multiplayer after launch is the CR 56-AMAX.
What kind of weapon is this? The assault rifle is particularly suitable for medium distances and is characterized by a high rate of fire and high penetration power. We show you a setup that will allow you to take out your opponents in the multiplayer of Black Ops 6.
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The best loadout for the CR 56-AMAX
What kind of loadout is this? The CR 56-AMAX is designed to give you an advantage in multiplayer combat at medium range. The following attachments are recommended by wzstats.gg:
Optic: Kepler Microflex (unlocked through the AS VAL)
Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag I
Rear Grip: Commando Grip
Stock: Infiltrator Stock
Fire Mods: Rapid Fire
Attachments in English
Optic: Kepler Microflex
Muzzle: Compensator
Barrel: Reinforced Barrel
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Extended Mag I
Rear Grip: Commando Grip
Stock: Infiltrator Stock
Fire Mods: Rapid Fire
What makes the setup strong? The compensator and the foregrip improve recoil control, while the reinforced barrel increases range and bullet velocity. The commando grip improves the general aim down sight speed and shooting tempo after sprinting. Your movement speed while aiming is increased by the commando grip, and rapid fire boosts your rate of fire.
Note that you need to equip the “Gunslinger” wildcard for this build to equip 8 instead of just 5 attachments. You unlock the wildcard at player level 33.
Alternative loadout for the CR 56-AMAX with 5 attachments
If you prefer to play with 5 attachments and want even less recoil, the following attachments are recommended by wzstats.gg:
How do I unlock the CR 56-AMAX? You unlock the CR 56-AMAX during Season 3 of Black Ops 6 on page 6 of the battle pass. Simply play public matches diligently and gather XP to progress in the battle pass.
If you are looking for a good alternative to the CR 56-AMAX that you unlock earlier or can already equip in the armory, we have listed the best weapons in the multiplayer of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: CoD Black Ops 6: Meta – The best weapons
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In Warzone you can play the legendary Grau 5.56 by modifying another weapon. The “SWAT 5.56” DMR is therefore a strong choice for the battle royale mode. We will show you a strong setup with attachments.
The Grau 5.56 was an assault rifle in CoD MW1 (2019) and Warzone, known for its extremely low recoil. It was very popular in Verdansk at the time, and even now, the Grau conversion is a strong choice for the battle royale mode.
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Warzone: The best loadout for the Grau conversion
What is this loadout? The Grau conversion is meant to give you an advantage in battles at medium and long range. You will use the following attachments:
Muzzle: Suppressor (Monolithic)
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Full-Auto Magazine Extension
Grip: Quickdraw Grip
Fire modifications: SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion
Attachments in English
Muzzle: Monolithic Suppressor
Underbarrel: Vertical Foregrip
Magazine: Full-Auto Extended Mag
Rear Grip: Quickdraw Grip
Fire Mods: SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion
What makes the loadout strong? The suppressor increases your weapon’s range and bullet velocity and prevents you from being pinged on the minimap while shooting. The vertical foregrip improves recoil control, and the magazine expands your capacity from 30 to 50.
With the quickdraw grip, you significantly increase the speed at which you aim down sights (ADS speed). Alternatively, you can equip the tactical grip, which increases both ADS speed and the fire rate after sprinting, or the ergonomic grip for a higher fire rate after sliding.
Unlocking the Grau conversion in Warzone – Here’s how
How do I unlock the Grau conversion? You unlock the Grau conversion for the SWAT 5.56 during Season 3 of Warzone on page 5 of the battle pass. Simply play public matches diligently and collect XP to progress in the battle pass.
If you are still looking for a weapon to carry along with the Grau 5.56, we recommend submachine guns, with which you can mow down your opponents at short to medium range. To find out which SMGs are currently being played a lot, check out: CoD Warzone: Meta – The best weapons with loadouts in overview
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The German CEO of Shopify, Tobias Lütke, explains in an internal memo the importance of artificial intelligence. In the future, no employees should be hired if AI cannot perform the job better.
Who is speaking? Tobias Lütke was born in Koblenz and later moved to Canada, where he founded the company Shopify. Shopify offers a service that allows businesses to create their own online stores. The company is one of the most important companies in Canada.
Lütke recently stated in an internal memo to his employees that AI is becoming increasingly important and will also play a significant role for future employees. He also said that “AI usage is now a baseline expectation for everyone at Shopify”.
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Employees must prove that AI cannot do the job better
What did he say about future employees? In the memo titled “AI usage is now a baseline expectation,” Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke stated that employees must prove that new hires are only necessary if AI cannot perform the job better. Otherwise, he sees no reason to hire new employees:
Before we ask for more personnel and resources, teams must demonstrate why they cannot achieve what they seek using AI. What would this area look like if autonomous AI agents were already part of the team? This question can lead to really interesting discussions and projects.
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What we need to succeed is our collective overall competence and our ambition in applying our craft, multiplied by AI, for the benefit of our merchants. Those who do not climb will slip.
For some time now, Shopify has been outsourcing departments or replacing employees with artificial intelligence or fully relying on AI features for developments. This is reported by Business Insider.com:
In early 2023, the company began using generative AI in customer service. A job that had previously been done by human support employees.
Also in 2023, the company laid off 20% of its workforce, withdrew job offers from former interns, and sold its logistics company Deliverr, which it had acquired in 2022 for 2.1 billion US dollars.
In January 2025, the company reportedly laid off more employees from its support department, which deals with the issues of millions of merchants using the platform to sell products. This was also reported by Business Insider
Additionally, the company bought Vantage Discovery in March 2025, a startup that develops AI-powered search functions for retailers.
AI tools like ChatGPT have revolutionized the professional lives of many people. Not without reason, many people fear that these developments will lead to some potentially losing their jobs to artificial intelligence soon.
According to the website Case-Tracker, around 32,775,000 cases were opened in Counter-Strike 2 alone in March 2025. Case-Tracker determines the number of opened cases based on new skins that are recorded in the skin database and come from cases.
Loot boxes have been viewed critically by the public for several years because they operate with gambling mechanics. This is especially debated in Counter-Strike, as there is a lively trade in skins, resembling a lottery with grand prizes and duds.
For each case a player wants to open, they must buy a key for €2.35 from Valve. For the past months, that means:
March: 32,000,000 cases x €2.35 = €75,200,000
February: 22,600,000 x €2.35 = €53,110,000
January: 20,500,000 x €2.35 = €48,175,000
This means that in the still young year 2025, Valve has already earned around €176 million with Counter-Strike 2.
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A persistent problem takes away the fun
What are players complaining about in CS2? The anti-cheat system of CS2 is criticized the most. The biggest problem of the shooter is the enormous number of cheaters who take away the enjoyment of legitimate players. Valve is struggling to manage this problem.
Many players are also dissatisfied with Valve’s work. In some reviews on Steam, accusations from some players claim that Valve is no longer interested in the game or the community. In addition to the cheating problem, they criticize the movement and the servers. Moreover, the game is not really receiving new content. Rarely is there a revised, modern version of an old CS:GO map that disappeared from the game with the release of CS2.
“Peekers Advantage” is also a much-discussed problem. Peekers’ Advantage means that the player who engages from cover has the upper hand, while the player holding an angle is at a disadvantage.
The various problems, however, do not deter CS2 players from diligently buying keys and opening cases – after all, they cannot be eliminated by a cheater either. Nevertheless, you must also be careful of scammers when it comes to cases and keep an eye on your Steam data – especially on websites that supposedly give you free cases: Cybersecurity experts warn: CS2 players are the latest target of scammers who want to steal Steam data
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