A player makes a lucky find at a second-hand shop: a GeForce RTX 2080 Ti that is not only very well preserved but also a special specimen. Normally, this model is not even available to gamers.
A player posted on Reddit several pictures from a second-hand store: a very well-preserved GeForce RTX 2080 Ti from Nvidia with original packaging. However, what is special is not even the graphics card itself, but a green sticker on the back.
Because the sticker states that the graphics card is officially not intended for sale but only for development.
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The graphics card was officially not intended for sale
What kind of model is this? According to a user, it is a so-called ES model. The abbreviation “ES” stands for “Engineering Sample,” which refers to models that are given to developers shortly before the release of a graphics card, so they can test their games on the new hardware. After development, and as soon as the new graphics cards are officially on the market, the ES models are to be discarded.
However, this obviously did not happen here. Instead, the very well-preserved model ended up in a second-hand shop, where the player found it for $300.
How good is the graphics card? The RTX 2080 Ti was considered the fastest graphics card for gamers at its release (2018) and clearly outperformed the competition, as seen in tests by ComputerBase.de. Even today, you can still play many modern titles at high details with the old high-end GPU, although newer cards from the 3000 or 4000 generation are now more modern and, above all, more efficient.
Even features like the new DLSS 4.0 can still be used with an RTX 2080 Ti; only functions like Frame Generation (FG) are reserved for the newer models.
Some hardware enthusiasts also point out that the ES models clock a bit slower than the official models that were later available in stores. Nevertheless, the graphics card for $300 is likely to be a more than fair offer (via reddit.com):
If I understand correctly, the samples are usually clocked lower because they are less strict regarding the die rules [of the chip] and similar aspects. So if they have a cut that is more 2080 than 2080 Ti but was intended for Ti, they just stick a Ti label on it and leave it at that.
Second-hand shops are often considered a hidden gem for hardware finds
You can often find great deals in such second-hand shops, as computer hardware is often found in the USA. This way, you can save some money if you do not want to spend 2,500 euros on a single graphics card.
Minecraft will receive its big movie for cinemas at the beginning of April 2025. Jack Black plays the protagonist Steve. For the role, he practiced a lot on set, spending countless hours in the game and hoarding a specific material.
What is the movie about? Video game adaptations have been quite good in recent years. Just think of adaptations of The Last of Us, Dungeons & Dragons, or Arcane.
Minecraft will receive its own cinema movie on April 3, 2025. Jack Black plays the lead role of Steve. Even before its release, the film faced a lot of criticism from fans.
They were particularly bothered by the look and the casting of the film. For some, it seemed from the trailer that Jack Black was just playing himself. And they might not be entirely wrong.
According to Torfi Frans Ólafsson, who works as a Senior Director at Mojang, the audience should expect a new version of the character (via Variety): “This is not my Steve or your Steve. This is Jack Black’s Steve. It is literally his interpretation of this character and what it means to him.”
As it turns out, the actor put a lot of energy into the role and diligently practiced on set. However, not in the way one might initially think.
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A crafting material particularly fascinated Jack Black
How did the actor practice? Ólafsson mentioned that he provided all cast members with Xbox consoles with Minecraft during filming.
Jack Black was the one with the most passion, quickly gathering over 100 hours of gameplay. Not only was he very enthusiastic about Minecraft and exploring the world, he also developed a particular fascination for a crafting material.
We are talking about lapis lazuli, a substance obtained by mining the corresponding ore. From it, blue dye can be manufactured, and it is also suitable for enchanting.
Ólafsson describes Black’s behavior while playing as follows:
He was completely manic, hoarding items in the mines and searching for lapis lazuli because he liked the sound. He kept saying, “Can I talk about lapis lazuli in the movie?”
In Pokémon GO, there are many tasks that trainers can take on. A father reports how he completed a task after many years – thanks to his child.
Trainers in Pokémon GO have many ways to acquire new Pokémon. Whether by simply catching monsters, after a successful raid, as a reward for various research tasks, or by hatching eggs.
A trainer is now reporting on Reddit about the latter method. He took quite a long time to hatch an egg – almost 9 years.
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Pokémon GO: What’s in the new Season Powerful and Masterful
Weak monster but still useful
What’s the deal with the egg? As the trainer reports in his post on Reddit, he played Pokémon GO at its release, which was almost 9 years ago, for a short period of 1 to 2 months.
After that, he didn’t touch the game for many years. In the meantime, a lot has changed in his life: he got married and had children.
One of his children has since shown interest in Pokémon. This was reason enough for the father to reinstall Pokémon GO and play with his child. And also to hatch the egg he had possessed for almost 9 years.
What Pokémon did he get? As the trainer reports upon inquiry, “unfortunately a Caterpie” hatched from this probably long-dusty egg.
How does the community react? The community is celebrating the story. Besides more than 2,400 upvotes, there are also some comments on Reddit.
Some trainers advise him not to transfer the Pokémon. The trainer akbane notes that “monsters from 2016 are damn rare”.
Furthermore, he is recommended to keep the Pokémon for a lucky trade. Kickenbless writes: “So if you trade a Caterpie from 2016 for a Groudon from 2024, both will be lucky Pokémon, provided both players have not used all their guaranteed lucky trades.”
The trainer definitely has the opportunity to use Pokémon for lucky trades, even if he wants to keep his Caterpie. As he reports, he still has 77 monsters from 2016.
If you are also collecting interesting Pokémon, you should keep an eye out for events. These regularly give you the chance to obtain rare or strong monsters. We have summarized which events are coming up next month: All events in April 2024 in Pokémon GO.
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In Monster Hunter Wilds, you need armor spheres to enhance your armors, but some of them are rare. Therefore, we show you the best method to farm them quickly.
How to quickly farm armor spheres: To quickly obtain armor spheres, you can simply take materials from monsters and have them smelted in Azuz from Roqul. Depending on the rarity of the material, you will earn more points for smelting, thus getting more armor spheres.
The fastest way to have high-quality materials for smelting is either hunting the normal Arkveld or generally hardened monsters. It is worthwhile to bring along a group of strong hunters if you plan to repeat a hunt constantly.
This saves you primarily time. Also, feel free to rotate the hunted monsters instead of farming the same ones every time. Otherwise, it can become quickly boring over time. If you are also interested in other materials like decorations or Artian parts, you should consider the type of monsters:
Normal monsters drop many decorations (Jin Dahaad or Arkveld are great for this)
Hardened monsters are the best source for Artian parts (double hunts with Arkveld are the way to go)
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Monster Hunter Wilds shows its first title update with a new monster
Alternative sources for armor spheres
There are also two alternative ways to obtain armor spheres and they are:
However, these sources are inefficient as they are either only temporarily available or based on randomness (RNG) and you need a lot of luck for them to drop. Our recommendation is to comfortably hunt various monsters with random players, friends, or support hunters and smelt their parts. This is much faster and more reliable.
What do I need armor spheres for? Armor spheres are items that you need at Gemma to enhance your armors. Depending on how far you enhance your armor, you can primarily look forward to more defense that will benefit you in battles.
Therefore, it is important, especially in the endgame when you have finished most of the quests, to upgrade your armor.
In addition to armor spheres, there are also Artian weapons that you can enhance with ores. This makes them stronger and gives them new effects that make them even more powerful. You can find a detailed guide to Artian weapons here: Monster Hunter Wilds: How to craft and enhance Artian weapons
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On March 25, 2025, Patch 7.2 for Final Fantasy XIV will be released and will bring many new contents. However, with the update, the possibility to obtain the most popular shop item for free will also disappear.
Update from 26.03.2025: As part of Patch 7.2, there have been further graphic updates for Final Fantasy XIV. In this context, another Phial of Fantasia can be obtained from the wandering Moogle, which will also only be available until the release of Patch 7.3. This is expected to be released in July or August 2025 if the update rhythm of approximately 4 months is maintained. (via Lodestone)
What item is it? The item in question is a Phial of Fantasia. With it, you can fundamentally change your character’s appearance – not just hair, hair color, or makeup. But also race, body size, face, and more.
Every player receives a free Fantasia upon starting with a new character. At the release of 7.0 and the graphic update, another free one was given away. Those who want more Fantasia must purchase the item for 7 Euros in the official online store of the MMORPG.
By the way, it has long been the most popular item there. Since the release of two new hairstyles and an emote, 1 Phial of Fantasia is now only in fourth place. How to obtain the soon-to-be-disappeared but free Fantasia can be read in this news.
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The new trailer for Patch 7.2 of Final Fantasy XIV shows the new, highly anticipated content
A free item – completely effortless
How to get the Fantasia for free? In fact, not much needs to be done for the free Fantasia: A teleport to Gridania is enough. The destination is the Apkallu Falls in Old Gridania.
To get there quickly, you can teleport to Mih Khetto’s Amphitheater. Alternatively, you can port to the Spear Guild.
At the falls, the NPC Wandering Moogle awaits at X 10.7 and Y 6.4. When speaking with the Moogle, you will receive a Phial of Fantasia for a character change.
Important: The Fantasia can only be obtained until the implementation of Patch 7.2.
What do we already know about 7.2? Patch 7.2 is set to arrive on March 25, 2025. At least the first part. Players must wait a while longer for some of the most exciting contents. Here is what you can expect among other things:
The Twilight movies have not only introduced us to fascinating vampires but also impressive supernatural abilities that some of them possess. While all vampires are stronger, faster, and nearly immortal, some have a special gift that makes them unique.
In this list, we present five of the most powerful vampire abilities – who possesses them, how they work, and why they are so strong. Selection was made based on three criteria:
Usefulness in everyday life – How practical is the ability outside of battles?
Strength on the battlefield – How effective is the ability in a fight?
Impact on the story – Did the ability play a significant role in The Twilight Saga?
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Telepathy (Edward Cullen)
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Who is Edward Cullen? Edward Cullen is one of the main characters in The Twilight Saga and a member of the Cullens, a vampire family that refuses to drink human blood. He is known for his self-control, loyalty, and deep love for Bella Swan.
Edward can hear the thoughts of other humans and vampires – but only as long as they are in his vicinity. He doesn’t even need to make eye contact to know what someone is thinking. The only exception is Bella Swan, who is immune to his ability. This is also why he found her interesting from the very beginning.
Why is the ability so strong? Telepathy gives Edward an enormous tactical advantage. He can detect dangers early, see through lies immediately, and even anticipate his opponent’s next moves in a fight. This ability makes him one of the most dangerous vampires, as no one can keep secrets from him.
Even in tense situations, such as with the Volturi or in battles against the newborn army, Edward can make strategic decisions because he knows the intentions of his opponents.
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Patch 7.2 for Final Fantasy XIV is live and brings adjustments to one of the oldest classes. Players are now concerned and wondering if the latest heavy class is becoming too easy.
What has been adjusted? The job Black Mage, which has existed since version 1.0 and the 2.0 relaunch, has undergone significant changes with patch 7.2. In particular, the execution times (cast times) have been reduced:
The spell Ice, for example, now finishes in 2 seconds instead of 2.5. Reductions were also made for Fire, Freeze, Flare, Icycle and more.
Additionally, the duration of Ley Lines, a location-based buff, has been shortened.
The effect duration of Light Fire and Shadow Ice from Elemental Mastery has been completely removed.
This makes the job more dynamic and plays faster, as players no longer have to stay in one place for a long time to finish the cast. However, some players are not pleased with this.
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The new trailer for Patch 7.2 of Final Fantasy XIV shows the new, highly anticipated content
Too similar and too easy – It also affects the Black Mage
Why does it concern players? The changes were already noticed by players during the last Letter from the Producer on March 14, 2025. In the official forum for Final Fantasy XIV and on Reddit they discuss the changes. Among other things, the developers are accused of homogenizing their classes:
The Black Mage was until patch 7.2 the job with the longest cast times, which required planning and foresight from players who wanted to deal optimal damage. With the shortened cast times and the removal of the countdowns for Elemental Mastery, the class would become much easier. The mage classes would also gradually feel more similar in gameplay.
User Supersnow845 on Reddit even compares the changes to healer damage: Yeah, so if these changes go through for the Black Mage, then Black Mage will be on the level of complexity of healer damage without the healing.
Additionally, the accusation keeps coming up in forums and Reddit that the developers are not responding or only responding to the wrong player feedback – namely from those who did not like the Black Mage in its old form.
Why was the Black Mage adjusted so much? In the patch notes themselves, Square Enix remains quite vague. They provide more concrete information on the reasons in the job guide for Final Fantasy XIV:
As the design philosophy for new combat content changes, the familiar casting (with long cast times) would become difficult or no longer possible. Therefore, many cast times were reduced.
To counteract damage losses from the expiration of Light Fire and Shadow Ice, these will no longer end.
Ley Lines would, in turn, restrict the players’ movement freedom, which is why the duration of the buff was shortened.
This suggests that new fights, raids, and so on in Final Fantasy XIV are meant to be faster and demand correspondingly quick reactions from players. A three-second cast timer would contradict this.
By the way, besides the Black Mage, the Summoner has also received significant adjustments and has been mainly nerfed. The damage output has now been significantly reduced compared to patch 7.1. But here too, the design philosophy for new combat content is cited as a reason.
3 seconds standing still is too long for the new content
What could this mean? The combat content of Final Fantasy XIV is likely to become significantly faster and more dynamic. So fast that foresighted positioning and longer cast times are not possible.
Players can presumably expect battles with short cast times from opponents; possibly even dynamic arenas that require quick position changes.
It is important to note, however, that patch 7.2 is currently only a few hours old and so far only a few players have had the chance to test the new Black Mage in new and potentially more dynamic combat content. MeinMMO is keeping an eye on player feedback.
In addition to the job adjustments, patch 7.2 of course brings a lot more content. There is a new dungeon, new main story quests, a new trial, and in April and May, respectively, the crafter and gatherer endgame plus a new field trip. Naoki Yoshida even promises the largest content update of all time.
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The former e-sports player shroud is considered one of the best shooter players on Twitch, and his diet supports him in that.
What’s the deal with the chef? Shroud is a well-known streamer and former pro e-sports player in Counter-Strike and Valorant, primarily known for his strong aim.
Recently on Twitch, shroud showed the X-account of his private chef, Phillip Kovalev, who prepares meals for the gaming community in Los Angeles and presents them on the account.
In addition to shroud, Kovalev also cooks for other streamers, including Kyedae, Bnan, and former Valorant pro TenZ. In the meals that shroud receives, the streamer is tagged in the respective post.
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Fish, vegetables, and fresh salad
What does shroud eat? If you scroll through Kovalev’s posts, you’ll find plenty of dishes that shroud is served by the private chef. These include:
March 24
Breakfast: shredded mini beef burritos with tomato salsa
Lunch: chicken salad sandwiches + salad with strawberries, tomatoes, red onions, and apricot chili vinaigrette
Dinner: miso black cod rice bowls with peas marinated in furikake, shaved radish, fried maitake mushrooms, spring onions, and koshikari rice
March 23
Breakfast: everything bagel breakfast sandwiches with prosciutto, fluffy eggs, aioli, and melted cheese slices)
Lunch: lobster or short rib ravioli, basil, tomato sauce, golden raisins, breadcrumbs
Breakfast: fluffy eggs, avocado with sesame and sungold tomatoes, ricotta, spinach flatbread
Lunch: Chilean sea bass, blood orange pea salad with sautéed carrots and Marcona almonds, market vegetables with golden raisins
Dinner: phat kaphrao with ground short ribs, brown rice, snack peppers, and pickled red onions
Shroud’s meals are thus very balanced and contain plenty of protein (fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, and dairy), valuable fats from plant sources, avocados, oils, eggs, and nuts, as well as carbohydrates.
Poor diet can also make you tired and unfocused
What does diet have to do with being good at shooters? Of course, a healthy lunch won’t magically improve your aim and make you a pro player. However, experts are convinced that nutrition does have an influence on your body and the performance it can deliver.
For competitive shooter players, for example, it is also important to have a quick reaction time and to perceive the game situation clearly and focused, as well as to make quick decisions to react to the current game situation.
The company 1HP.org, which consists of medical professionals and nutritionists and offers nutritional advice for gamers, states:
“Proper nutrition optimizes gaming performance, cognitive functions, and energy levels. A balanced diet rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and antioxidants supports brain health and improves concentration, endurance, reaction time, and reflexes.”
Disclaimer: We at MeinMMO are not health experts. If you want to lead a healthier lifestyle, you can consult your doctor or your health insurance company. From March 25 to April 3, 2025, you can also participate in the Digital Health Days of Techniker Krankenkasse.
A poor diet, according to 1HP, can lead to symptoms such as fatigue and lack of concentration – which is not something a gamer aiming to reach the highest ranks in Valorant or Counter-Strike can afford.
How can you improve your diet? If you can’t afford an expensive luxury chef like shroud, 1HP recommends focusing on a balanced diet that emphasizes protein, valuable fats, and carbohydrates. You can then include more green vegetables, nuts, berries, whole grains, fish, or poultry in your meals.
According to 1HP, you should also avoid processed meats, fried foods, sweets, butter, and cheese more often.
MeinMMO editor Benedict already tested a specific product in 2018 that was developed as food for e-sports athletes. You can read about how the supplement tastes and Benedict’s impression of the product here: We ate e-sports food that tastes like cookie dough for 1 week
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Rafmas from Monster Hunter Wilds are actually peaceful herbivores that roam in herds through colder regions such as the Ice Shard Cliffs. However, part of the community now hails the mountain goats as their secret heroes.
Why are players celebrating the Rafmas? The herbivores from Monster Hunter Wilds actually appear quite inconspicuous. They resemble mountain goats that gather in herds and roam through colder regions like the Ice Shard Cliffs.
They are led by the larger Alphas, who accumulate static energy in their horns to defend themselves in case of danger. An attack with a statically charged horn can paralyze even the largest monsters or inattentive hunters.
Tip: With the hook slinger, you can extract paralysis ammo from the Rafmas’ horns as needed.
And since the Alphas are quite fearless, it’s not uncommon for them to intervene in fights between hunters and creatures, charging wildly at the next target. In most cases, the monster is caught, giving the hunter a noticeable advantage. And since the small Rafmas even take on the largest dragons, they are celebrated by parts of the community.
More tips for battles in Monster Hunter Wilds:
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“Legend”
What experiences have players had? In a recent discussion on Reddit, part of the community acknowledges the mostly helpful work of the Rafmas and shares their own experiences.
Duraxis writes on Reddit: “These guys don’t care if you’re shooting an Elder Dragon with a cannon, they charge at both of you. One of them even killed a Rathalos for me once.”
xAlpha2 adds on Reddit: “These beasts even paralyze monsters when I’m not anywhere near.”
Borgmaster recalls on Reddit: “I witnessed true greatness when this bad boy stunned a hunter with a gun lance and had him carried off unconscious. Legend.”
Dracovision complains on Reddit: “Monsters? They always only paralyze me in the middle of a fight. I’ve been transported to camp too many times, thanks to those little beasts.”
In December 2024, Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen successfully launched in Early Access on Steam. Since then, this old-school PvE MMORPG has faced increasing criticism. The new roadmap for 2025 has also met with little approval from the community.
Server consolidation and introduction of fresh-start servers
New dungeons, raids, boss encounters (as well as a new encounter system)
Implementation of additional points of interest for various regions of the game world
Introduction of mounts and a taming system
Improvements for server performance, user interface, loot, chat
Quest functionalities, combat, and crafting will be expanded or improved
An alternative ruleset for the servers
Upgrades for player characters, including hairstyles, skin colors, and facial details
Adjustments for equipment, new weapons
Implementation of additional graphics and sound effects as well as music pieces
Major content updates are set to go live every six to eight weeks from now on. New zones are only planned for 2026. The roadmap does not mention any further classes.
The Early Access trailer for Pantheon:
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The Fantasy MMORPG Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is coming to Early Access on Steam
“No gnomes, no bards. I’ll check back next year”
How does the community react to the roadmap? Parts of the community have already been unhappy about the aforementioned announcement of the new PvP servers, as some players feel that the developers should focus more on the current issues and essential content expansions.
While some of that is indeed included in the roadmap, a discussion on Reddit shows that the roadmap in its current form is still heavily criticized. The same goes for the state of Pantheon itself.
Zansobar writes on Reddit: “No bard class, no class mastery, just a very small number of new locations. This doesn’t look good for a 2-year launch for 1.0. But now that content is released every 1.5 to 2 months instead of every two weeks, they might be able to hide the slow development better.”
armymdic00 had hoped for more from Pantheon (via Reddit): “I wanted this game to be a success and replace EverQuest 2, but for me, it’s really too little. Honestly, I find Project Gorgon so much better.”
Longbenhall explains the issue on Reddit: “It took 10 years to bring the most half-baked, mediocre early access MMO to market. Not to mention that every patch is rife with incompetence. As someone who has put more than 100 hours into the game, I am very sure that the game will die before it releases […].”
MindTheGnome is not drawn to the roadmap (via Reddit): “No gnomes, no bards. I’ll check back next year, I think.”
On Steam, the harsh criticism is increasingly reflected in user reviews. The 434 ratings from the past 30 days are only 58 percent positive. Players like eatcatpoop criticize not only the various early access issues and missing content on Steam but also two further points:
From about level 25, toxicity within the community is said to noticeably increase.
Some players are reportedly benefiting from their relationships with game masters, who apparently help farm certain rare creatures or disrupt the gameplay of others.
The new Pokémon Thermopod is available to catch in Pokémon GO. How does it work and what should you know about the monster? We summarize it.
What kind of Pokémon is Thermopod? Thermopod resembles a type of caterpillar or millipede and combines the types Bug and Fire. It first appeared in the games Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Thermopod has an evolution: Infernopod. This Pokémon is also a burning insect and combines Fire and Bug.
The Pokédex highlights how much heat develops from Thermopod and especially Infernopod. It is known for grilling its prey by wrapping them with its body. Infernopod is said to reach temperatures of up to 800 degrees Celsius. Additionally, Thermopod has a Gigantamax form in the main games, which rises to 1,000 degrees.
We will have to wait for the Gigantamax form of Infernopod, but basically, the debut of Thermopod in Pokémon GO is imminent: It will be the star of the Bug Catching Event, which starts today.
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How can I catch Thermopod in Pokémon GO?
This is how you catch Thermopod: Thermopod will be available with the start of the Bug Catching Event in Pokémon GO. It starts on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM. After that, it runs until Sunday, March 30, at 8:00 PM.
However, Thermopod will not just appear in the wild. Instead, you must use one of the following methods.
Deploy a Lure Module: You can attract Thermopod during the event by equipping a PokéStop with a Lure Module. However, this also means that you should not leave the location for a while.
Catch it in a Raid: Thermopod will appear in Level 1 Raids. Since it is just an easy raid, you should be able to defeat it easily on your own. Thermopod is particularly weak against Rock-type attacks.
Use the Research: A limited research will be running during the event, where you can also encounter a Thermopod.
Can Thermopod be shiny? No, as of now, you cannot catch the shiny version in Pokémon GO.
How do I get Infernopod? You need to evolve Thermopod for that. To do this, you need to collect 50 Thermopod candies. So it’s best to try the Lure Module variant to encounter as many Thermopod as possible and collect candies.
Additionally, you can use a caught Thermopod as your buddy to earn more candies by walking with it.
Make sure to try to catch a Thermopod before the event ends, as it is uncertain whether it will remain available afterwards or return much later. Don’t miss the chance. Otherwise, more exciting Pokémon will probably appear soon, as April is already bringing new events. Here you can find the list of all events in Pokémon GO in April 2025.
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With the new depths in World of Warcraft, Cortyn dares to heal for the first time. And it went surprisingly well, because Blizzard did a good job.
With the second season of The War Within, the depths were significantly revised. Not only are they more fun and interesting, they now also offer healers the chance to explore the depths with Brann as a tank.
Since this comes with some new achievements, I couldn’t help myself, leveled a new priest to level 80 (because my shadow priest will never be holy) and equipped her exclusively through the depths. Now my priest has reached item level 642, and I can proudly announce: I completed all depths at level 11 as a healer, without a group:
A tough week – but 45 achievement points are worth it. Or?
Brann as Tank – More Creative than Real Tanks
Blizzard really came up with something for Brann as tank. Because Brann needs healing not only to stay alive but also to deal additional damage:
Every time you heal Brann, part of the healing is converted into damage that hits all enemies nearby Brann.
Direct heals on Brann increase the damage of his gun, stacking multiple times.
This means that it is best to let Brann lose some health and only then start healing. This causes solid damage to all nearby enemies. By “waiting” at the beginning, you also have enough time to distribute some dots yourself or cast a damage spell or two.
Right now, everything in WoW revolves around Gallywix:
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The only sticking point for me as a priest were bosses that really must be interrupted because they channel extremely high damage to all characters. I occasionally reached my limits, especially with (still) poor gear. You do notice that holy priests might indeed deserve a real interrupt after all these years.
In general, playing with Brann was extremely fun – especially because he is as moody as real players are as a tank. He often brings in an additional group with “Body Pull” or shouts “You must dodge!”, only to then walk into the area effect himself.
Whenever I ran out of mana, he often set up a campfire for regeneration – only to not wait for it and already jump into the next group of elite enemies.
Pacifist Gear for Healers – The Perfect Damage Boost
A true blessing was Brann’s item “Pacifist Gear” – just as recommended in our perfect Brann gear for healers. Because this regularly summons a large mech that you can control for a few seconds. The mech deals extremely high damage to all targets nearby. In its short lifespan of 10 seconds, it can easily deal 50 million damage or more. This can quickly wipe out even large groups of enemies.
This is particularly strong because you remain invulnerable during this time, and the mech has so many hit points that it will last until the end.
The downside, however, is that you cannot heal Brann while doing this – because you are controlling the mech. So as soon as the announcement comes that the mech is about to land, I had to pump all healing into Brann.
If Brann still dies during this time, you should ensure that all current enemies are indeed killed with the mech – because then Brann is instantly revived and ready for action again.
If that doesn’t work out, then after the mech visit, all the mobs came running joyfully to me to show me for once where the respawn point in this depth is.
My IRL facial expression in the first depth with my priest.
Conclusion: Depths are the Perfect Introduction to Healer Life
Was it really difficult in the end? No, probably not. Even though the first depths were absolute horror, due both to the Brann nerfs and the lack of gear, the later depths were relatively relaxed. Every single item that I could swap made the next depth easier and better.
As a healer, depths can indeed be a bit tedious, especially if you do not use the Brann item “Pacifist Gear”. Then certain depths can take 25 to 30 minutes as a healer.
Nevertheless, I believe that depths took away some of the “worry” about healing. They were a learning experience, and when I look at how my behavior changed from the first to the last healer depth, I can very well imagine healing in Mythic+ as well – even if I then have to heal 4 wildly jumping Branns.
So I want to give you all the recommendation: If you’ve been avoiding the healing role so far because you feel uncertain or fear failure – just try it in the setting of depths.
Whether you start at level 11 or slowly feel your way up with a 4 or 5. The depths are an amazingly good “practice mode” where you can learn a lot, which would otherwise require some (unpleasant) dungeons with players that you would have to scrape off the floor. If you are considering the entry or return to WoW, we have here 3 classes that make it very easy.
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At the end of April, the new season in Diablo 4 begins – and with it, new skills will come into play. Experts agree: these abilities will dominate the builds. And that is currently causing discussions.
Players, experts, and content creators recently looked at the season mechanic on the PTR and are now discussing the boss powers. Some fans and experts agree: in Season 8, there will probably be no strong builds that can do without the new boss skills.
There are also special skills to acquire in Season 7 – the witch powers:
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Diablo 4 shows its witch powers in Season 7 in the trailer
The new powers overshadow “normal” builds
Experts say about the skills: In a YouTube video from March 23, 2025, Diablo expert wudijo explains that the season theme reminds him of the witch powers from Season 7. Again there are new, powerful abilities, but this time they come from the bosses. He finds the idea of defeating boss enemies and receiving rewards for it is fundamentally “actually quite cool.”
However, he views the powers themselves critically. According to wudijo, they are “silly.” Many of the strongest builds on the PTR with the current balance rely entirely on these boss powers.
In the video, he categorizes the new powers as follows:
So there aren’t really any true builds, just the best S-tier builds that simply exploit the boss powers. For example, the best Spiritborn build at the moment is simply designed to exploit the Ashava power.
It doesn’t feel like you’re scaling your actual skills or investing in a core skill. You’re just stacking generic multipliers that harmonize with the boss powers. […]
I think that’s a problem. Of course, these powers are the central feature of the season, and it’s perfectly fine for builds to revolve around them. But they are just way too strong – at least for some classes.
Diablo expert wudijo is sure: adjustments are needed here. In his opinion, the boss powers should be nerfed overall because the gap between the builds is currently just too large.
Diablo expert Rob2628, who is known for his OP builds in Diablo 4, sees it similarly. In his YouTube video from March 22, 2025, he explains that some boss powers are “obviously way too strong.” Instead of playing an individual build based on the character, you basically just use the seasonal powers – because they are simply too powerful.
He also believes: the powers need a nerf because they overshadow most “normal” builds. He expands on this thought:
There are many powers that have a more supporting role – I think that’s good. They should complement your build rather than completely take it over and turn every class into a seasonal power.
For a single season, it might be interesting to build around seasonal powers, but currently these powers are up to 100 times stronger than normal builds – and that’s just way too much. There’s no choice at all: your own skills are meaningless, and your entire DPS only comes from the seasonal powers. I would definitely wish for some adjustments there.
What are players afraid of? There are also discussions on Reddit about the new boss powers from Season 8. User ExtremeCertain4837 writes that the class fantasy is “dead” – you only choose a body type and then use the best attacks. In his opinion, with the increased difficulty and the overpowering powers, there is only one option: use them – or not progress at all.
With Season 8, Blizzard is revising some of the most important systems: bosses, leveling, and endgame. Bosses are supposed to survive longer – one-shots are a thing of the past. Leveling will be slower at the lower levels. And generally, starting from Season 8, Diablo 4 will be harder: Only 10% of players are expected to reach Torment 4.
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A modder believes that his map for GTA 6 looked too real. He had developed the mod for GTA 5 but had to remove all links to it.
Why did he have to remove the mod? As the modder Dark Space reports in a video, Take-Two, the publisher of GTA 6, filed a request for the removal of one of his videos. In the video, he presented his free GTA 5 mod, which was supposed to feature a playable map of GTA 6.
As he shows in a new YouTube video, he received a copyright strike from YouTube. A channel receives this strike when it violates someone else’s copyrights. With multiple strikes, the deletion of one’s own channel is threatened.
To keep his channel, Dark Space removed all links and videos related to his mod. He has a suspicion as to why it got that far.
So far, there has been only one official trailer for GTA 6:
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Rockstar Games shows GTA 6 for the first time in the trailer
Mod for GTA 6 was according to the modder too accurate
What problem does Take-Two have with the mod? The modder created the map for GTA 6 based on leaked coordinates, official trailer snippets, and uploaded gameplay of the game. Dark Space therefore thinks that his map was probably “a bit too accurate.”
I think my map could have ruined the surprise of their map, which I understand. If you had spent years building this amazing game world, just for some YouTuber to spoil the experience of the shape, size, and mood of the map… I would also want it removed.
However, the past shows that Take-Two has already had mods removed that were made for GTA 5. In 2023, a fan had to remove his mod, which equipped NPCs with AI. He was upset about the lack of communication from Take-Two.
Other content, which had existed for 10 years, also had to be suddenly removed in 2021. Since 2019, there has been a rule that items from other games, including GTA 6, cannot be incorporated into GTA 5.
What’s next for the modder? He stated that he wants to continue making videos that make people happy. However, he does not want to mod anything in GTA 5 that could relate to GTA 6. That seems dangerous to him.
Moreover, there are even some things from GTA 5 that we no longer wish for GTA 6. MeinMMO has listed 10 things that Rockstar should better avoid for their next title, Grand Theft Auto 6: 10 things from GTA V that GTA 6 must absolutely do without
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In this game on Steam, you become a monster that rules the night in Seattle and makes decisions for the fate of the city.
What kind of game is this? This is the game Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, the latest upcoming installment in the “Vampire: The Masquerade” series. The first game, Vampire: The Masquerade – Redemption, was released in 2000, followed by Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines in 2004 and finally Vampire: The Masquerade – Justice.
The second Bloodlines installment is set to be released later this year. The game is mostly finished, and the developers are now focusing on performance and possible bugs. The release date is in October 2025.
The game is being developed by The Chinese Room and published by Paradox Interactive.
Here you can watch the trailer for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2:
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 showcases thrilling gameplay in the trailer
You are the monster
In Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (on Steam), you are not one of the good ones. On the contrary: You are an ancient vampire ancestor who spreads fear and terror in Seattle at night. Of course, you must drink blood and end the lives of innocents to survive.
You have supernatural abilities and can choose a clan that fits your playstyle. Do you prefer to sneak around or engage in open combat? Your speed allows you to dart up walls and deliver a quick death to your enemies.
However, you should never reveal your true face and openly live your existence as a monster. At first, you will be pursued by the police, but you are not the only monster roaming the streets of Seattle at night.
Additionally, you must make decisions that determine the fate of Seattle. The city is in an open war. Will you side with the vampires or are you a rebel?
Are there already early voices on this? PCGAMER editor Fraser Brown managed to get his own early copy of the game. He describes the game as an “undead power fantasy” that he “absolutely wants to play again” (via PCGAMER).
Overall, the review is very positive, the only flaws seem to be the unpolished animations and the open world of Seattle. This seems to be a bit quiet and lifeless.
With the release in October 2025, the developers still have enough time to optimize the game. If you want to pass the time until then and if you are looking for more vampire games, then the game Cabernet might be for you: New vampire game quenches your thirst for a really good story
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As part of an elaborate community project, fans have recreated the famous city of Erebor from the world of The Lord of the Rings in Enshrouded. They did this without using any mods or cheats, only utilizing what the game offered them.
How did the fans build the city? In a community project by the German YouTuber Kontreck, around 33 people came together to recreate the legendary dwarf city Erebor in the survival game Enshrouded. They independently mined around 220,000,000 blocks – therefore not using any mods or cheats.
Over 15,000,000 blocks are taken up by the city itself. For the project, they took a total of 74 days and around 10,000 hours. In a video just over 4 minutes long, the YouTuber now shows the final product of the project.
The result is impressive:
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Legendary places from The Lord of the Rings faithfully recreated
Erebor was not the first project of the fans: A few months ago, Kontreck and his community recreated another famous city from the world of The Lord of the Rings, Minas Tirith (via YouTube). For this, they first created a 3D model of the template, which was later used as a reference.
For the implementation, the team divided into various roles: collectors, architects, builders, and decorators. The architects calculated exactly how many blocks would be needed for the city and where they ultimately needed to go.
How is the project received by the community? In the comments, the project receives consistently enthusiastic feedback and even the developers of Enshrouded are left speechless:
The developers of Keen Games comment on their account @Enshroudedgame under the video: “We are simply speechless! Such an incredible project and so, so well executed. It’s just amazing what you are pulling from the game! Congratulations from the whole team, we are all impressed!”
User @havi4969 congratulates: “A big compliment to everyone involved in this project, this is major cinema. Great presentation of the video with a great score from Hans Zimmer’s Time. Goosebumps, chapeau”
@anerys001 writes: “Since I can’t find suitable words worthy of this, I can only say: GOOSEBUMPS!!!!”
@hdceysui comments: “This is so crazy.. I take my hat off”
A new leak for the game Pokémon Legends: Z-A suggests that the game will skip a cool detail from its predecessor.
What is this popular aspect? In the game Pokémon Legends: Arceus, there were new evolutions for already known Pokémon. For instance, the Sneasel in the game did not evolve into Weavile but into Snieboss.
This allowed players to meet familiar Pokémon with their new evolution and, of course, to catch all variations of a pocket monster. In the sequel, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, this will reportedly no longer be possible.
Here you can watch the first trailer for the new Pokémon installment:
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Pokémon Legends Z-A: First Trailer for the Gameplay of the Switch Game
No new Pokémon species for Pokémon Legends: A-Z
On X, the account Centro LEAKS posted: “Pokémon Legends: A-Z will not introduce new Pokémon species.” Accordingly, only already known Pokémon are expected to appear in the game.
Nevertheless, it may be possible that previously known Pokémon will have their own variations in the game. These could differ in appearance and type and represent a regional variant.
However, something else is set to return: Mega Evolutions. Some Pokémon have been capable of undergoing a Mega Evolution using a stone since the Pokémon X and Y games. Both new and already known Mega Evolutions are expected to return.
How is the community reacting? Many voices under the leak post are disappointed:
Pokeartiste wonders (via X): “If Z stands for Zygarde, what should A be, if it’s not a new Pokémon species?”
EnvyLFC is losing interest (via X): “I mainly hunt Shinies. What’s the point of playing without new Pokémon? I’m not interested in Mega Evolutions. There must be new forms. This has to be a flat-out lie. No one plays a new game with the same Pokémon.”
Nintendo has filed a new patent aimed at improving the graphics of upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, this ignites the hopes of some fans for remakes of old classics.
What kind of patent has Nintendo filed? According to universonintendo.com, the patent involves a new technology that combines 2D and 3D graphics.
Typically, 3D graphics use perspective to convey depth, where distant objects appear smaller and closer objects larger. However, Nintendo’s new patent refines the approach by adjusting the distance between 3D objects and employs a unique shadow technique to represent depth.
The core idea behind the technology is that a 3D environment is manipulated to appear and feel like a 2D space. This not only opens up new possibilities for entirely new titles but also creates significant opportunities to revive old classics in a modern remake style.
Remakes have long been part of Nintendo’s repertoire, such as the 3D remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time:
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Nintendo 3DS – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Remake Trailer
With Hybrid Graphics to New Remakes?
Why does the patent fuel hopes for old classics? The filing of a patent focused on a kind of “modern 2D graphics” suggests that Nintendo will place an emphasis on this with their upcoming console. This is also not implausible, as the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake followed a similar graphic approach and was the best-selling game in Japan in 2024 (via Gamerant).
This indicates that this modern approach to 3D-2D graphics resonates well with fans. It is hardly surprising that Nintendo is jumping on this trend. Particularly for old classics, this method is suitable because they retain their “classic” look while conveying a more modern gameplay experience.
Games like the Metroid series, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, or A Link to the Past would be suited for this technology and have always been part of Nintendo’s inventory. Classics like Harvest Moon or various titles from the Super Mario series could also lend themselves to such a remake due to their original concepts.
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To participate in the endgame in Final Fantasy XIV, you need certain item levels. How to increase these through new gear and navigate the jungle of endgame currencies is explained here.
Update from 25.03.2025: The article has been updated with the latest armor and weapons from patch 7.2. There is new dungeon armor at level 725, otherwise there are only new items starting from level 740 from Arcadion – Heavyweight (normal), Gok Tajaal – Zelenia, and crafted.
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What are item levels? Alongside your level, one of the most important prerequisites for many contents in Final Fantasy XIV is your current item level, the item level. This results from the individual levels of your currently equipped weapon, armor, and accessories.
While following the main story and completing quests, you regularly receive new equipment as a reward. In the endgame, however, it’s different: here you buy new gear with a combination of various endgame currencies and items.
To help you gradually improve your gear, we have here a guide around the currencies, exchange NPCs, and various armor sets and levels for you. This way, you always know what you can do with the Allagan stones and exchange items.
If you want to know what combat contents exist in the endgame of Dawntrail, you can read our overview about it.
Warning, spoilers: Since this concerns endgame content, spoilers for story, areas, etc. are not completely avoidable.
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The new trailer for Patch 7.2 of Final Fantasy XIV shows the new, highly anticipated content
Endgame Currencies: Allagan Stones, Coins, and Exchange Items
Allagan Stones of Mathematics
With patch 7.2, the Allagan Stones of Mathematics were introduced. Currently, up to 450 stones can be earned per week. Total ownership is limited to a maximum of 2,000. They can be obtained in all contents for which there were previously Allagan Stones of Heliometry.
At NPC Zircon in Solution Nine (X: 8.6; Y: 13.5), the stones can be exchanged for new equipment.
Allagan Stones of Heliometry
Allagan Stones of Heliometry are one of the newest currencies. Since patch 7.2, the weekly limit no longer exists. You can hold up to 2000 of them at the same time.
The stones are rewards for completing level 100 combat content such as dungeons, difficult trials, raids, or hunting. Players with characters below level 100 cannot receive them.
The Allagan Stones of Aesthetics were introduced with the release of Dawntrail and cannot be obtained since the release of patch 7.2. They can now be exchanged for Allagan Stones of Heliometry.
Universal Ancient Stone & Universal Ancient Stone 2.0
A Universal Ancient Stone is an exchange item that you can obtain since patch 7.1 for four instead of seven Holo-Blades of the Halfweight. These blades are a drop from the normal version of Arkadion – Halfweight. You can receive one Holo-Blade per week.
In combination with 500 Allagan Stones of Heliometry, you can exchange them for a 720 Quetzalli weapon.
Universal Ancient Stones 2.0 have been available since patch 7.2. You get them for 7 Holo-Blades of the Heavyweight, meaning seven successful completions of the normal version of Arkadion – Heavyweight. These blades can also be obtained once per week.
In combination with 500 Allagan Stones of Mathematics, they can be exchanged for Kingdom Chronicles weapons.
The Immerfried items can be obtained from NPC Eirene in Solution Nine (X: 8.1; Y: 14.0). With them, you can upgrade the crafted 710 gear to 720.
To obtain the Immerfried Marks, you must exchange the corresponding item. Immerfried Condensate is available for Allagan Stones of Aesthetics.
Endgame Gear by Item Level
Basics around the Item Level
What item slots are there? The following gear slots are relevant for your item level.
Weapon
Left Side
Headpiece
Torso
Hands
Legs
Feet
Right Side
Earrings
Necklace
Bracelet
Ring
How is your item level calculated? Your current item level is generated from the average level of all your equipped items mentioned above. In general, the higher the item level of an item, the better.
How do I increase my item level? To increase your item level, you need to unlock and equip new gear. If you are unsure whether you already have better equipment, you can click the button Optimize Equipment in the character menu, located above the character image on the left. If you have better gear, the game will suggest the equipment to you.
Warning: Items in your normal inventory are not considered here.
Our tip for optimal use of your currencies: Optimize your equipment and then check which of the equipped items has the lowest level. Then try to specifically exchange that item for a better one.
Patch 7.0 & 7.1
Item Level 690: Artifact Gear
Throughout the main story of Dawntrail, you will meet the NPC Mewazunte in Tuliyollal at X 12.4 and Y 12.9. From him, you receive free level 99 artifact gear for your classes. The role quests are not a prerequisite for obtaining it, they simply unlock the dyeing feature.
Mewazunte gifts you a new weapon, as well as helm, chest, arms, legs, and shoes at item level 690. So everything for the left equipment side.
The accessories for item level 690 on the right side can be obtained in three different level 100 dungeons: Alexandria, Kaktorsenke, and Mahrlingen Promenade.
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Final Fantasy XIV: Launch trailer for Dawntrail prepares for the adventure in Tural
Item Level 700: Neo-Kingdom Armor Sets
Gear with item level 700 can be obtained in Solution Nine at X 8.6 and Y 13.5. The NPC is named Zircon. For this gear, you spend Allagan Stones of Aesthetics. This is what Zircon wants:
Weapons: 500 stones
Left Side
Headpiece: 245 stones
Torso: 410 stones
Hands: 245 stones
Legs: 410 stones
Feet: 245 stones
Right Side
Earrings: 180 stones
Necklace: 180 stones
Bracelet: 180 stones
Ring: 180 stones
Item Level 710: Difficult Trials, Arkadion Halfweight and Crafter Gear
Trials: With update 7.0, two new difficult trials were released: Gok Tajaal – Valigarmanda and Gok Tajaal Zoraal Ja. For each victory over a trial, you receive totems, which you can redeem in Solution Nine at NPC Uah’shepya (X: 8.7 and Y:13.5) for weapons and accessories of level 710.
These are the available items:
Gok Tajaal – Valigarmanda: Catastrophe totem
Weapons of Catastrophe of item level 710 for 10 totems each
Mount Wings of Catastrophe for 99 totems
Gok Tajaal Zoraal Ja: Courage totem
Accessories of Courage of item level 710 for 10 totems each
Mount Wings of Courage for 99 totems
Arcadion Halfweight:The new 8-man raid series was implemented with patch 7.01. If you complete battles in the normal version, items drop as loot, for which you participate in a lottery among the group members. If you gather enough of specific items, you can exchange them for item level 710 gear – in Solution Nine at X 19.2 and Y 18.7. The NPC is Stylish Stranger.
For the Halfweight gear items, you need to exchange the following:
Headpiece: 2x Holo-Helm of Halfweight
Torso: 4x Holo-Armor of Halfweight
Hands: 2x Holo-Gloves of Halfweight
Legs: 4x Holo-Trousers of Halfweight
Feet: 2x Holo-Leggings of Halfweight
Accessories: 1x Holo-Accessory of Halfweight each
You collect the Holo-Blades until you have a total of four – you need to successfully complete Arkadion – Halfweight R4 four times. This requires you four weeks’ time.
Since patch 7.1, the weekly limit for the rewards of Arkadion – Halfweight has been lifted. You can farm items as much as you want. Only the Holo-Blades can be obtained only once per week. But you are guaranteed to receive this during your first successful completion of R4.
Crafter Gear: At the market board or even from friendly crafters, you can obtain items with level 720: the Old Kingdom Equipment. The gear can be obtained in a normal and high-quality version. These items can also be equipped with materia and even exceeded the official limits.
Item Level 720: Archangel Sets and Quetzalli Equipment
Archangel Equipment: These armor sets have item level 720. They can be obtained during and at the end of the alliance raid Jeuno: The First Stage. Currently, you can only obtain one new piece of equipment per week.
There are exclusively pieces of armor for the left side of the equipment slots.
Modified Old Kingdom Equipment: Since patch 7.1, the crafted Old Kingdom equipment with item level 710 can be upgraded to 720. The NPC you can trust is Eirene in Solution Nine at X 8.1 and Y 14.0.
For the upgrade, you need Immerfried Marks and Immerfried Condensate. The marks can be obtained in exchange for the corresponding equipment item with item level 710. The condensate is available in exchange for Allagan Stones of Aesthetics.
Quetzalli equipment items: These have item level 720. You can obtain them in exchange for Allagan Stones of Heliometry. There are weapons, armor pieces, and accessories. You can get the gear from Hhihwi in Solution Nine at x 8.7 and Y 13.4:
New! Item Level 725: Weapons of Infinity & Underfried Gear
Weapons of Infinity: With patch 7.1, the new trial Gok Tajaal – Eternal Queen was introduced. Thus, there is also a new set of weapons of level 725. Here’s how you can obtain them:
Weapon box of Infinity
Loot from Gok Tajaal – Eternal Queen
Underfired equipment
Loot from Gok Tajaal – Eternal Queen
Purchase at Uah’shepya in Solution Nine (X: 8.6; Y: 13.5)
Requires Infinity totems
Here’s how many totems the weapons cost:
Main Hand: 10 totems
Off-Hand: 10 totems (Paladin only)
New! Underfried Gear: In the dungeon Underfried Ruins (patch 7.2) armor pieces with item level 725 can be obtained. You need to open the chests found in the dungeon.
Item Level 730 & 735: Modified Quetzalli Equipment, Arkadion Halfweight (epic), Darkcloud Equipment & Ultimate Eden Dawn Weapons
For all items of this item level, you need to successfully raid Arkadion Halfweight (epic).
Arkadion Halfweight (epic): The loot from the epic version of Arkadion Halfweight can be exchanged for secret favorite armors level 730 and weapons at level 735. The NPC you can trust is still Hhihwi in Solution Nine (X: 8.7, Y: 13.4).
However, Hhihwi doesn’t just accept the Fourth Edition of the Halfweight Codex that drops in the raid, but exchanges them for each issued version:
First Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Second Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Third Edition of the Halfweight Codex
All editions can then be redeemed at Hhihwi for weapons, equipment items, and accessories:
Weapons: 8x Fourth Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Left Side
Headpiece: 4x Second Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Torso: 6x Third Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Hands: 4x Second Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Legs: 6x Third Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Feet: 4x Second Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Right Side
Earrings: 3x First Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Necklace: 3x First Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Bracelet: 3x First Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Modified Quetzalli Equipment: NPC Theone in Solution Nine at X 8.6 and Y 13.6 exchanges your Quetzalli equipment for a better version at level 730. For this, you need the item to be exchanged, as well as an additional item that you get from Hhihwi (Solution Nine; X: 8.7, Y: 13.4).
Electrified solvent: 4x Third Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Electrified fabric: 4x Third Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Electrified polishing agent: 3x Second Edition of the Halfweight Codex
Since patch 7.1, you can also exchange Electrified Fabric and Electrified Polishing Agent at the following NPCs:
NPC
Location
Exchange Item
Ryubool Ja
Tuliyollal (X:13.9 Y:13.5)
Kupo Trophies
Uah’shepya
Solution Nine (X:8.7 Y:13.5)
Ordelle Coin
You can also receive the second and third editions of the Halfweight Codex at Hhihwi in exchange for one Fourth Edition of the Halfweight Codex, which drops after victories in Arkadion Halfweight (epic).
These items are needed to get the modified equipment items from Theone:
1x Quetzalli-Weapon + 1x Electrified Solvent
1x Quetzalli-Equipment Item Left Side + 1x Electrified Fabric
1x Quetzalli-Accessories Right Side + 1x Electrified Polishing Agent
Darkcloud Equipment: Upon completing the chaotic raid The Cloud of Darkness (chaotic), you can obtain chests for item level 730 equipment. The following items are available:
Darkcloud Chest with equipment for head
Darkcloud Chest with equipment for torso
Darkcloud Chest with equipment for hands
Darkcloud Chest with equipment for legs
Darkcloud Chest with equipment for feet
The items contained in the chests can also be exchanged at Uah’shepya in Solution Nine (X: 8.6 Y: 13.5):
Head: 2 Nothing-Demimateria
Torso: 3 Nothing-Demimateria
Hands: 2 Nothing-Demimateria
Legs: 3 Nothing-Demimateria
Feet: 2 Nothing-Demimateria
You receive the Nothing-Demimateria upon successfully completing The Cloud of Darkness (chaotic). For each clear, there are two materia.
Ultimate Eden Dawn Weapons: As a reward for completing the fatal raid A Second Future, each player receives one Oracle totem. These can be exchanged at Uah’shepya in Solution Nine at X 8.6 and Y 13.5 for weapons with item level 735.
Patch 7.2
New! Item Level 740: Arkadion Heavyweight & Ceremonial Gear from the Crafters
Heavyweight Armor: Upon completion of the four new fights of the second part of the Arkadion raids, you can receive one item per fight, which can be exchanged for new armor pieces. Here’s the distribution:
Ceremonial Equipment / Crafter Gear: From patch 7.2, new crafter gear – the Ceremonial Equipment with item level 740. You can purchase it on the market board or from another player. If you have leveled up your corresponding crafters to the appropriate level and equipped them, you can also craft them yourself.
New! Item Level 745: Guardian Weapons
At item level 745, there are the Guardian Weapons. These can be obtained in exchange for the Knightess Totem or from the weapon box of the Guardian. 10 totems are needed per item. Sword and shield for Paladins can also be obtained from Guardian Paladin equipment.
The Kingdom Chronicles weapons and armors have item level 750 and were introduced with patch 7.2. You need Allagan Stones of Mathematics and Universal Ancient Stone 2.0:
As soon as there are new updates around the endgame, we will update this article accordingly. For now, we are waiting for the still missing contents of patch 7.2: The epic version of the new raid starts on April 1, later in the month the crafter and crafter endgame. However, we still have to wait quite a while for the new field exploration: until May 2025. By the way, if you’ve taken a break from the game for a while, we have 4 tips for your return.
The world of Warhammer 40,000 is dark and makes no secret of it. There are hardly any happy endings, war is constant, and allies can only be found temporarily at best. One user finds it too grim, but fans argue: it’s not that bad after all.
Warhammer is not kind and doesn’t want to be. If you ever find yourself in the grim future of the 41st millennium, you probably can choose whether you would rather be eaten by alien bugs or massacred by brutal fungi.
Even if you somehow manage to escape the war, the chances for a “nice” life are rather slim. Most of the people in the Imperium live in the slums of the metropolitan worlds and feed poorly on bland Nutripaste and corpse starch. Anyone who wants to resist will quickly find themselves facing the watch or the church.
Still, or perhaps because of this, so many fans are captivated by the world. One user on Reddit cannot understand this at all. He says he knows grim universes like Halo. But Warhammer is just completely over the top.
One of the darkest moments in the history of Warhammer 40,000 is the Horus Heresy:
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Warhammer 40,000: The Cinematic Trailer for the Horus Heresy, the Great Brother War
“I’d rather deal with the Flood than this universe”
The thread creator complains: “In this universe, everyone is evil, there is nothing really positive happening. Whether you are a simple guard following the cult of a guy on a golden throne or a guy who follows the chaos gods.”
He means he would prefer to face the Flood from Halo rather than having to assert himself in the world of Warhammer. The Flood are basically virus-zombies, the classic parasites that infest and contaminate humans. But Halo still has people fighting for order.
In contrast, Warhammer is a world where there is no clear distinction between good and evil. There are several shades of moral gray, but no one here is truly “good.” Even the Emperor, who is generally considered moderate, is not as benevolent as many might think.
Fans jump in to explain that this is exactly the point that makes Warhammer so good. And the world is so exaggerated that one cannot take the whole thing seriously anyway.
“It’s so messed up that it’s cheerful again”
In the top comment, one user states, “As a lover of 40K, I find it so dark, so messed up, that it comes full circle and feels cheerful because it’s so exaggerated.” Other, grimmer universes are much more grounded in reality.
Indeed, Warhammer relies on completely absurd exaggerations. The poster boys, the Space Marines, are literally genetically enhanced superhumans with too many organs, superpowers, and weapons that a normal person couldn’t even lift.
On the other side, there are the chaos gods with their completely exaggerated domains. Slaanesh has warriors who can literally kill with music. Nurgle’s followers are constantly rotting and take pride in collecting as many diseases as possible.
In a way, Warhammer is a parody of fantasy and sci-fi settings that take themselves too seriously. And this is precisely what fans celebrate. If someone tries to bring reason into it, the response is often: “You haven’t understood the setting.”
Warhammer promotes the saying: “In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war”, or in the original: “In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war.” The universe has significantly shaped the sub-genre “grimdark”.
And despite the comic-like exaggerations, Warhammer can indeed become really, really dark at times. One user refers to a thread that shows an excerpt from a novel. There, a few imperial guards are eaten alive by Tyranids and dissolved in their stomach acid. A small warning here, the text is very detailed.
The fact that Warhammer does not hold back here, but fully embraces this dark, often exaggerated fantasy is exactly what fans appreciate. And in the end, it all comes down to perspective, whether someone is truly “evil” or perhaps shows something good somewhere.
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