Ninja was once the biggest streamer on Twitch when everyone was playing Fortnite. Now he has revealed how much money he made in one month back then.
How big Ninja was back then: Tyler “Ninja” Blevins was in 2018, during the peak of Fortnite, the biggest streamer on Twitch. He had an average of over 77,000 viewers and captivated Fortnite-enthusiastic gamers for over 230 million hours in front of screens (via sullygnom).
Even in December 2024, he has the channel with the most followers on the streaming platform with 19.1 million followers. Ninja is thus still almost 2 million ahead of the Spanish content creator “ibai”.
In the video, you can learn more about the streamer’s career:
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Through Fortnite to the largest streamer on Twitch – Who is Ninja and what is he doing today?
Million-dollar salary thanks to Creator Program
How much did Ninja earn back then? Already in 2021, Ninja mentioned during a livestream that he had once made 5 million US dollars in one month with the Creator Program.
The streamer confirmed this number again in a recent stream when Twitch colleague StableRonaldo asked him what his “best” monthly income had been. However, Ninja revealed that the total earnings for that month were even higher.
“It was probably the month when I earned about 5 [million] with the creators-[program], maybe it was 6.7 [million], I think. I feel like it was 7 [million],” estimated the streamer (via X.com).
StableRonaldo, who initially asked Ninja the question, reacted in disbelief to the sum and said that Ninja was lying. When he insisted that he was telling the truth, he responded: “That’s disgusting.”
Ninja is currently streaming regularly again, as the shooter from Epic Games received many exciting new features recently. On December 11, 2024, Fortnite will also receive a new 5v5 game mode called “Ballistic,” which will be played in first-person perspective and reminiscent of tactical shooters like Counter-Strike or Valorant: Fortnite is bringing a new game mode that looks like a clone of Counter-Strike in just a few days
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Path of Exile 2 is getting a lot of love from many players, but for some, Diablo 4 seems to be the better choice after all. At least that’s what those think who simply want to play relaxed.
On December 6, 2024, Path of Exile 2 launched in its Early Access and attracted more than 1 million players. Many of them seem to really enjoy the new ARPG. On Steam, 84% of the reviews are positive.
On Reddit, players are now explaining why they are returning to Diablo 4 after trying out Path of Exile 2. Some apparently had a really rough time.
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Path of Exile 2: The new trailer reveals how the bosses of the action RPG come into being
What advantage does Diablo 4 offer? In a post on Reddit, a user explains that he played Path of Exile 2 and got as far as Act 3. He had to struggle through the boss fights and couldn’t really enjoy the game. He is finding it hard to find the fun in it as it has been a “complete grind” from the start.
As someone who wants to relax by gaming after a workday, PoE 2 has only increased his anticipation for the next season of Diablo 4. However, that won’t be released until January 2025. He notes that he loves both games – but Diablo just speaks to him more on a “slaughter everything” level. In PoE 2 he had a “miserable time,” he states.
Diablo 4 for the “mindless sprint”
What do other players say about it? The overall tone in the comments shows that some players see exactly this as the advantage of both ARPGs. The top comment comes from pancakebreak. Many seem to agree, as he received over 1,000 upvotes:
I play tons of different ARPGs and love them all for very different reasons. The fact that PoE 2 is not a mindless sprint is what I like about it. At the same time, I also like the fact that Diablo 4 is a mindless sprint. I’m glad that there are both.
The poster replies that this is where “the best of both worlds” comes together. And gorcorps comments that the games seem too different for a real comparison. “People act like you have to like one or the other for some reason. […], but there’s no reason not to enjoy both for different reasons.”
Opheleone also sees the advantages of both ARPGs and comments:
That’s exactly why I will play both. The bosses in PoE 2 make me so happy, and the combat really feels like isometric Elden Ring/Dark Souls, which I’m a big fan of. Besides that, I still need mindless shooting when I’m tired and stressed from work, and Diablo 4 fulfills a power fantasy where I destroy everything.
One side in the comments appreciates the extensive skill tree, the build options, and the challenging fights in Path of Exile 2 – and finds the endgame in Diablo 4 boring and repetitive. Others prefer to casually slice through monsters in Diablo 4 without having to think much. And some just switch from one ARPG to the other – depending on their mood. All the better that there are options with the two titles.
If you are just starting in Path of Exile 2, we have some helpful tips for you. Because MeinMMO author Cedric Holmeier was able to play before the Early Access release and explains the things he wished he had known beforehand to make your start easier. You can read more about it here: I have been playing Path of Exile 2 for 2 weeks – 5 things I wish I had known beforehand
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Of all the many spells in Baldur’s Gate 3, there is one that outshines all the others – because it doesn’t even consume spell slots.
In Baldur’s Gate 3, you have a wide range of abilities to send your friends (or annoying allies) to the digital afterlife. While spells like a big fireball are favorites, there is another spell that counts even as a cantrip and is still so powerful that it outshines many others. We’re talking about Eldritch Blast.
The community celebrates this spell, and rightly so.
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How popular is Eldritch Blast: The popularity of the spell is wonderfully illustrated by a post in the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit. After just 18 hours, a picture of beloved Eldritch Blast gathered over 7,000 upvotes and many stories of why people will never let go of this spell.
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“Eldritch Blast combined with Hunger of Hadar is so overpowered. I will never not laugh when I shoot someone back to the void from which they crawled.” – Mekanicum
“My campaign is exactly the same when I play Warlock. There’s virtually no reason to use any other cantrip because [Eldritch Blast] is just so overpowered.” – fly3aglesfly
“Screaming DOLOR and then throwing people off cliffs into abysses or back into Hunger of Hadar will never get old.” – chronocapybara
“Eldritch Blast is the only reason I never play a wizard. Somehow, Warlock feels like a ‘wizard light’, with all the useful stuff but none of the overloaded garbage.” – Only_Rellana
What makes Eldritch Blast so powerful? Another bonus is the fact that Eldritch Blast is a cantrip. These are spells that do not consume spell slots (effectively level 0 spells). However, Eldritch Blast can be improved with feats, allowing it to outshine nearly all other cantrips. Some of the useful enhancements include:
Eldritch Blast adds the character’s Charisma modifier as bonus damage.
Eldritch Blast pushes enemies back 4.50 meters.
This is shown in this little YouTube clip by Toyhouze:
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If you combine this with the ability to see perfectly in darkness while enemies are blinded, you can position yourself in darkness and always benefit from an attack advantage against melee fighters, instead of receiving a penalty from being threatened.
With equipment, this can be further enhanced, making Eldritch Blast critically hit more often and causing affected enemies to be frightened.
When players claim that this “cheap level 0 spell” has carried them through the entire game – in many cases, that is true. Those who engage in a bit of multiclassing can even achieve a “machine gun” build, firing 8 or more Eldritch Blasts in a single round. Baldur’s Gate 3 might also get new areas – a mod is said to make it possible.
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In the gym, an athlete copied the mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket from two other players. As he downloads it and opens his first boosters, he achieves something that the other two could not.
What did the athlete achieve? The athlete immediately began with the core aspect of the game right after downloading Pokémon TCG Pocket. He got to work opening several boosters. However, right after the first booster, he pulled one of the rarest cards in the game:
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What kind of card is that?The golden Pikachu card has the rarest tier. Along with Mewtwo and Charizard, there are only three such copies. The chance of getting such a card in a booster is only 0.04% as the 4th card and 0.16% as the 5th card. So, finding such a card right after the first booster is an incredible achievement.
The golden card, however, only has a special design and the same abilities as the regular ex cards. But it still looks nice to be able to showcase such a card in your profile.
The ex cards are also part of the currently best decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket:
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Here are the 3 best decks for Pokémon TCG Pocket!
Player makes others particularly envious with his rare card
Why is this so special? It is not a given that players at a higher level possess a golden card. The creator of the Reddit thread is level 26 and does not own a single gold card yet. Even MeinMMO editor Jasmin Beverungen is already level 20 and only knows the rarest cards from pictures of other players.
What do other fans say? In the comments, there are many other players who feel the same way as the thread creator. It creates a feeling of “always the others, never me.” Another user named TriggerhappyGenji said that all his friends pull better cards than he does, even though he showed them the game.
Korixus: “Level 25, 0 Gold, know the pain, because at my work there is this guy who just opens packs and didn’t open them for two weeks because he was on vacation. He appeared next to me with Gold Pikachu and the special Pikachu … I can’t take it anymore.”
dan_nessie: “The exact same thing happened to me with Mewtwo.”
SpaceMonkeys21: “I saw someone pull a God Pack. I was happy for him, but incredibly envious.”
One of the biggest mysteries of World of Warcraft has been solved. We reveal how to unlock Incognitro, the Unsolvable Demon Wheel.
What kind of mystery is this? The mystery was introduced with the celebrations of the 20th anniversary of World of Warcraft. It consists of many individual steps, most of which must be completed in a fixed order for progress to be credited. In doing so, you’ll be sent not only through all of Azeroth, but you’ll also have to solve many smaller secrets before the whole thing can be considered complete.
Note:This guide focuses on the shortest solution path and is based on the extensive guide from wowhead, which in turn relies on the solutions from the riddle community. We have condensed, translated, and limited the intermediate steps and explanations as much as possible.
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The most important points at a glance:
The riddle consists of 12 main steps and a slightly shorter introduction.
The riddle takes a lot of time. You should plan several hours, but you can take breaks or do other things in between.
All steps of the riddle can be solved solo, but friends can help with individual steps.
The riddle requires a lot of preparation, and it’s helpful if you’ve already solved other riddles beforehand.
In the end, there’s an exclusive mount: Incognitro, the Unsolvable Demon Wheel
Preparation 1: The Preparation for Incognitro
What do you need to start the riddle? To start the riddle, you need to do a lot of preliminary work. You need the character title “Detective”, which you unlock with the achievement “Azeroth’s Best Detective”. Additionally, you need the toy “Torch from Pyrreth”, which you usually receive when you obtain the Detective title.
A list of most of the items and things you need:
The title Detective from the achievement Azeroth’s Best Detective
The battle pet Pugstray
Dogg-Saron costume or Yipp-Saron costume
Twitching Eyeball, All-Seeing Eyes, or N’Zoth’s Gift
Fishing learned
Many lucky items (list in section 3:00 AM: Hatred)
Scroll of Demon Binding
Battle pets from previous riddles at level 25 (at least 3)
Many different mounts, toys, transmogs (see section 6:00 AM – Altars)
Guardian Owl Chick (battle pet)
Furthermore, it’s helpful to have an addon installed that lets you display coordinates. This can be done, for example, with MapCoords or TomTom. Many instructions in this guide give coordinates as targets that you can only see with the appropriate addons.
The baby with the magic wand, next to the “Death Cake”, is just one of the quirky things you see in the riddle.
Preparation 2: Unlocking the riddle
In the second step, it’s about unlocking the actual riddle. To gain access to the main riddle, you need to perform some actions. You need the items “Inactive Strange Key” and “Strange Gem”, which you obtain with this step.
Travel to Un’gorocrater at coordinates 45 / 8. Use the Torch from Pyrreth at a hollow tree stump to obtain the Inactive Strange Key.
Then go to Dornogal at coordinates 55 / 29. Here, a “Dalaranian Survivor” sits on the ground. Equip your “Detective” title and speak to her multiple times to accept a quest called Rat Tail from her.
Travel to Azj-Kahet at coordinates 69 / 93. Enter the cave to find a note in a circle of Fungarians directly to the left after the entrance. Collect the note.
Next, go to coordinates 31 / 21 (City of Threads). Note that the City of Threads has its own coordinate system that is separate from Azj-Kahet. Far up at the edge of a cliff, you’ll find a hastily written note. Collect it.
Now head to the waterfall that connects Azj-Kahet and Healing Plunge. At coordinates 49 / 85 (Healing Plunge), you will find the entrance to a cave. In the pond of the cave, you will find a waterproof note. Pick it up.
Continue to Azj-Kahet at coordinates 55 / 20. Here is the entrance to the Vosh Nest. Enter the cave and find the room where the quest mob Agaricus Eiterblüte can be found. In this room you need to jump on some rocks and then enter a small hole:
Here you have to jump into the hole.
In this new cave, you can see the NPC “Ratts” at a ritual circle. Ratts teleports away as soon as you get close – but leaves behind a jewel. Loot the “Strange Gem”.
Use the key and insert the gem as a socket. This will grant you the “Strange Key”.
Next, proceed to the large riddle dungeon on the next page.
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Warhammer 40,000:Space Marine 2 was quite a success and for many one of the best co-op shooters of the year. The brutal weapons and constant action are the main features of the game. In a new series on Amazon, players saw a weapon they really want to have in the game.
Which series is it about? On December 11, 2024, the first episodes of Secret Level were released. The anthology series dedicates each of its episodes to a different video game franchise. These include icons like Pac-Man or Mega-Man, but also newer games like Sifu or Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
The 19-minute episode about Warhammer 40,000, Fear No Fear, deals with the popular Space Marines and is well received by the community. In particular, a certain weapon has caught the attention of some players. They even wish to have the weapon in the co-op shooter.
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Teaser Trailer for Secret Level – the anthology series on Prime Video
I really hope we get to see a Power Axe soon
What kind of weapon is that? Episode 5 of the series explicitly focuses on Titus and the Space Marines, so it also has similarities to the game. At one point in the episode, a Space Marine is seen using a Power Axe, a large axe.
The weapon is classic equipment in the Warhammer universe and is mainly used by Space Marines. Either one-handed in combination with another weapon or two-handed to utilize its maximum potential.
The community also really likes the weapon and its portrayal in the episode. Players wish in a reddit thread that the weapon will also be added to the co-op shooter, as llStormbringerll (via reddit) writes: I really hope we get to see a Power Axe soon, it looks pretty cool. ADragonFruit_440 (via reddit) writes it would be his dream weapon.
Overall, the episode is quite well-received. A user writes under the reddit post that it is the best depiction of the Space Marines and praises a fight sequence in the episode.
Concord wanted a piece of the hero shooter pie, but Sony’s shooter failed miserably. Ironically, Marvel Rivals has now successfully launched as a new Overwatch clone. The game director behind the game explains what he believes went wrong with Concord.
Ironically, another hero shooter is currently quite successful. Marvel Rivals reached a player peak of over 480,000 users in its first week (via SteamDB). The reviews on Steam are currently at Mostly Positive.
The game director of the game, Thaddeus Sasser, explained in a podcast why he believes Concord failed and why Marvel Rivals works.
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Marvel Rivals Season 0: The Official Trailer for Doom’s Rise
Concord had nothing original according to him
What does Thaddeus Sasser say? Thaddeus Sasser is an industry veteran who has worked on various shooters like Battlefield Hardline, for instance. He is the game director for Marvel Rivals. In a podcast from Videogamer, he spoke before the release of the game about Marvel Rivals as well as about Concord.
Regarding Concord, he says that he believes the game had nothing original, which is why people wanted to switch to the game. There was no new incentive for Overwatch players.
In the podcast, he also praises the concept of Marvel Rivals, his own game. He believes that his game attracts people because it has the well-known superheroes as its concept. That is already a reason to try the game.
Also, the possibilities that the heroes have are, according to him, an aspect that could attract people. Subsequently, he continues: If we did our job well, they will love what they play, and they will want to play even more.
At least Marvel Rivals has already had quite a good start. But we have to wait and see if it is just initial euphoria or if players will stick with the new hero shooter for longer. For many, the game is currently even better than Overwatch 2. A former Blizzard chief even criticized Marvel Rivals, but also faced criticism himself: Former Blizzard chief calls Marvel Rivals an ‘Overwatch clone’, embarrassing himself in the process
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Quentin Tarantino has a clear opinion when it comes to series. Unlike his beloved feature films, he is rather skeptical about them. Now he explains why.
Quentin Tarantino and cinema is a love affair that is rare. The director, who has made 9 or 10 films (depending on how you count), never tires of emphasizing how important cinema is to him and which films are among the best.
His own works are full of references and homages to older films. He is also one of the few directors in Hollywood who still shoots on analog film – just like his colleague Christopher Nolan.
However, while some other well-known directors like David Fincher (Mindhunter) or David Lynch (Twin Peaks) have also directed series for television or streaming services, Tarantino has so far steered clear of them. This could be related to his attitude towards series.
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Pulp Fiction – Trailer for the cult film by Quentin Tarantino
Series are good, but they are just series
What does Tarantino think? The director spoke on the Joe Rogan podcast about series. After all, they enjoy great popularity among the audience. For several years now, major productions like Game of Thrones have reached cinema level. Tarantino knows this but is a bit more critical.
He admits that series can be good, but they are and remain “just” series. Some rely on classic cinematic language and elements as known from movies. This makes them impressive and captivates their audience.
The big problem: According to Tarantino, most series are forgotten after they end. They entertain during viewing, but usually, not much sticks after the finale. In contrast, Tarantino remembers the story and its characters for a long time after watching a film.
What is the reason for this? Series have many small highlights that emotionally captivate. However, they do not come to a satisfying resolution that stays in one’s mind. This is different with films, which are shorter and where everything told leads to a final point. There are no distractions from the essentials.
Does this apply to all series? Tarantino emphasizes that there is an exception. He mentions the series Homeland and its first season. It is very well written and ends with a finale that stays in the mind for a long time. The reason: everything that happened in the previous episodes serves the emotional conflict of the finale.
Tarantino demands that series skillfully wrap up their storylines and have something to say that sticks with the viewer and makes an impression. His opinion on this topic is certainly controversial. What do you think about it? Are you fans of series or do you watch more movies? Feel free to write it in the comments. The director is also skeptical about a popular movie: “Simply stolen” – For Tarantino, a $3 billion franchise is a copy of a Japanese cult film
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In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, it has not been beneficial to aim for the most sensitive spot of your opponents so far. However, that is supposed to change now.
What change is being discussed? There has been an ongoing discussion in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 about the damage you cause with headshots (via Reddit). For many players, shooting at the head was pointless until now. The damage multiplier for headshots was so low for many weapons that you needed the same number of hits to the head as to the torso for a kill.
Now Treyarch has slightly adjusted the headshot multiplier, allowing you to need one less hit with most fully automatic weapons. The developers state: “In most cases, the weapons require one less headshot at all ranges to improve the time to kill.”
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However, Treyarch explains that submachine guns at maximum damage range are an exception, as the developers feared it could make the time-to-kill too fast.
Does this really make a difference? The developers expect this change to influence the current meta of Black Ops 6. The CHF barrel could also play a role in the future, as it further increases your headshot damage.
Whether the change will provide a practical improvement and whether it will actually be worth primarily aiming for an opponent’s head in future games is still difficult to assess at this time.
However, in a few days, there will surely be the first analyses from the CoD community on how much faster the time-to-kill is with headshots on different weapons now.
Which weapons could this make a difference for? An improved headshot multiplier could particularly affect weapons with a high rate of fire and/or weapons with very low recoil.
The high rate of fire allows you to fire more hits to an opponent’s head in a short time. In Black Ops 6, you often do not have much time to aim for the head of opponents, as particularly skilled players exploit movement in fights and jump or slide a lot. A high rate of fire can make hitting the head easier. The same applies to weapons with low recoil. If you can control a weapon well, you are more likely to consistently hit the head.
For assault rifles, for example, the already strong XM4 or the AS VAL could benefit from the change. The XM4 also lost one damage point in the recent patch (22 DMG instead of 23 DMG at maximum distance), which could mean that Treyarch expects similar results. You can find a strong build for the XM4 here: CoD Black Ops 6: XM4 Build – Here’s how you should play the all-rounder
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With Monster Hunter Wilds, many new and familiar foes will arrive on February 28, 2025. In doing so, the developers want to create a special experience for the 20th anniversary of Monster Hunter and build upon previous successes. They are also focusing on the further development of the various behaviors of the monsters and giving them new group dynamics.
What behavior is new? That you fight against multiple large brutes at once in Monster Hunter games is nothing new. However, until now, each monster fought more for itself or against another large beast that got in its way.
In an interview with PC Gamer, Art Director Kaname Fujioka talks about how important high flexibility in the portrayal of the monsters was to them during development. Therefore, they wanted to try something new with the idea of letting the monsters intentionally form groups and act together. They also considered how groups could be controlled and what would happen if entire herds of monsters were to meet.
In the YouTube video of the interview, the relevant section can be seen from around minute 1:13. Previous materials like the beta or videos of the preview version have already hinted at what it might look like in the finished game when the monsters mimic you and turn against you in groups.
Here you can see an excerpt from our studio tour:
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This is how Monster Hunter Wilds is created: We got a studio tour at Capcom
One for all and all for one
How could this mechanic have an impact? In a thread on Reddit, the community is currently discussing what possible forms of monster groups could be encountered in Monster Hunter Wilds. The following dynamics are observed:
Doshagumas form groups of several large monsters that follow an Alpha
Congala leads a group of smaller Congas as a large monster
Yian Kut Kus form groups of large monsters, but without an Alpha
Additionally, some players have observed that monsters of the same species, which are not necessarily traveling in groups, will fight together when threatened, even if they are in the same area. For example, Balaharas or Chatacabras are generally more solitary but will band together when they need to fight.
The system also has the potential to make duo fights, such as with Rathalos and Rathian, more challenging and vibrant. Fans also hope that herds of smaller monsters will gain more dynamics and act together, as real herds do. They could also easily imagine monsters like Gammoth or Nerscylla being in very large groups, should they make an appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds.
In Path of Exile 2 there are six different classes that vary in their playstyle and strength. We have gathered various information and created a dedicated tier list for you.
How is the tier list structured? Here we list the 6 known classes from the Early Access of Path of Exile 2 that you can currently play. Each class is ranked in one of the three tier levels, starting with the strongest class and ending with the weakest class.
We reached out to the communities for our decision, gathered opinions, and evaluated rankings on websites and in the form of videos. Our result presents you with the strongest to the weakest classes that you can select in the current Early Access. With our directory, you can quickly jump to the individual tiers:
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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
S-Tier: The strongest classes in PoE2
Mercenary: The mercenary is currently the strongest class in the game. Path of Exile 2 rewards ranged fighters with easier battles and faster clear speed. With his crossbow, he can use elements to deal a lot of damage to bosses or hordes of enemies. His weaknesses are the reload speed and lack of agility, which he can compensate for well throughout the game.
Sorceress: The sorceress controls the elements like no other class in PoE2. As a glass cannon character, she can deal absurd damage and rain fire, ice, or lightning down on her foes. While she prefers hordes of enemies over big bosses, she can become a real boss killer with some builds like the ice build. As a glass cannon, not only low health but also mana is a problem that needs to be solved through skill allocation.
Monk: The monk is one of the harder classes in PoE2. As a melee fighter, he relies on good timing and his movement abilities. The class is exceptional because, as a melee fighter, he hits his opponents with a variety of attacks while applying different status effects and stuns. However, as a melee fighter, he struggles in some situations compared to all classes that can simply attack from a distance. There are situations where the monk can only dodge without actively engaging.
Ranger: The ranger is a class that many players undervalue, relying especially on great range. The class maintains the necessary distance from enemies through abilities, which makes her a good boss killer. Enemies can be taken down with elemental arrows. However, the success of the class depends on the dodge value. If this is neglected, the class can quickly be overwhelmed in combat, losing the range advantage against bosses.
Witch: The witch is the class of choice for anyone who wants to control a horde of undead in Path of Exile 2. In combination with fire abilities, hellish monsters are also summoned. Those who play the class no longer need to manually summon minions like in the predecessor, but can now command them more precisely. Since the class otherwise deals little damage herself, her strength is very situational and skill-dependent. Often the minions deal less damage compared to other classes.
Warrior: The warrior is supposed to be a tank who leaves his cover to crush enemies with hard hits. However, this is not going well in Path of Exile 2 yet. In boss fights, he can effectively use the animations and casts of the bosses to deal high damage. However, in hordes of enemies that can easily surround him, he often finds himself in trouble. As a melee fighter, he has disadvantages in PoE2 and lacks abilities compared to the monk that compensate for his movement speed.
What else do I need to know about Path of Exile 2? Path of Exile 2 was released in Early Access on December 6, 2024, for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5. There is crossplay between the platforms. The ARPG aims to finance itself through a shop that sells cosmetic items and storage spaces. You can find more information in our extensive overview: Path of Exile 2: All information about the release – Early Access, classes & crossplay
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Patch 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077 brings new possibilities for customization, revamped gameplay features, and a constant companion who won’t leave V alone even during driving – and all of this remains affordable on Steam.
What does the new Patch 2.2 include? In the latest edition of REDstreams from December 10, 2024 with team members from CD Projekt Red and Virtuos, Patch 2.2 for Cyberpunk 2077 was introduced and released simultaneously. The update was created in collaboration between the two studios and has a strong focus on the theme of customization.
The patch includes new options for the character creator, adjustable vehicle colors, a revamped photo mode, and further features designed to support personal gameplay. Cyberpunk 2077 originally launched in 2020, and fans have been waiting for 4 years for these contents to finally come into the game. We will present the new features in detail.
You can find the trailer for Cyberpunk 2077 here:
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Cyberpunk 2077: The Ultimate Edition trailer shows a ‘City of Dreams’
An Overview of the New Features in Patch 2.2
What are the new features?
New customization options for the character:
32 eye colors
18 lip makeup styles
17 nail polishes
10 cheek makeup styles
16 eye makeup styles
4 facial scars
5 eyebrow shapes
4 facial tattoos
2 body tattoos
8 cyberware options
Revamped photo mode: The camera now works like a freely moving drone rather than circling around V. The range has been increased, handling with angles, collisions, and depth of field has improved, and up to 3 of 20 additional NPCs can be added to the image. This works quite well for another new feature.
Personal interior design through SmartFrames: With these frames, you can display pictures from the photo mode in your apartments. The gallery pulls these pictures from the screenshots folder on your PC or console.
Car customization with CrystalCode and TWINTONE – What was previously only possible for Rayfield vehicles can now be applied to other models: CrystalCode offers players the chance to give their cars a new coat of paint. With TWINTONE you can adopt the color scheme of another vehicle by scanning it and applying it to your own car. (A tip: This way you can also get an advantage in chases with the NCPD.)
Johnny appears as a passenger: After Act 1, Johnny Silverhand can appear as a passenger while you explore Night City by car. Occasionally, he also makes a comment about V’s driving skills, but that’s to be expected from him.
A screenshot shows the CrystalCode and TWINTONE interfaceJohnny accompanies V during car rides now
How is the response from players? Fans of the game have expressed their opinions on the various channels of Cyberpunk 2077 about the new patch:
LMacNeill says: “I didn’t have ‘Cyberpunk 2077 gets a big update before the end of the year’ on my bingo card for 2024. What a pleasant surprise! Keep going with the updates :D”
ang1217sr says: “I remember a comment on a video about how cool it would be if Johnny could ride in the passenger seat! This is such a nice detail; I’m really glad you’re continuing to do updates!”
While the response is very positive due to the unexpected new content, fans are hoping for even more future additions: walk-in garages, more cyberware options for arms and legs, and a third-person mode are particularly often mentioned.
In Path of Exile 2 there are currently 6 playable classes, and each of them can specialize in further builds. Choosing your own class can be difficult, but we will show you what makes each one unique.
How many classes are there? In total, there should be 12 classes in Path of Exile 2, with only 6 currently available to select and play. Each class also has two ascendancies that can change your builds and enable a new playstyle.
Depending on the playstyle you are after, your choice of desired class may change. Therefore, we will provide a small overview to make your decision easier.
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Which class should I choose?
If gender is important to you, you can narrow down your selection. In PoE 2, there is a gender lock, meaning that depending on the class, you must play as either a female or male character. If you go by gender, you have three classes to choose from for each; if you don’t mind, you can try all 6. We will now go through each class and explain why you should play it.
Warrior
The Warrior
Gender: Male.
Playstyle: Melee, Tank.
Beginner-friendly: No.
When should I play the Warrior? The Warrior is an aggressive melee class. His abilities allow you to absorb damage from your enemies while you crush them with your hammer. In tricky situations, you can block many attacks with your shield to execute a counterattack. If you enjoyed playing the Barbarian in Diablo 4, you’ll feel at home with the Warrior.
Sorceress
The Sorceress
Gender: Female.
Playstyle: Ranged and Melee, Spellcaster.
Beginner-friendly: Yes.
When should I play the Sorceress? The Sorceress is the classic wizard class. With her, you can summon many elements to dominate the battlefield. From icy comets to hellfire and lightning, you are versatile and even armed for tough boss fights.
Ranger
The Ranger
Gender: Female.
Playstyle: Ranged, Archer.
Beginner-friendly: Yes.
When should I play the Ranger? The Ranger is for those who prefer cunning and want to attack from a distance. You can rain down various elemental arrows on your enemies while attacking from a safe distance. Additionally, her ascendancy allows for a playstyle where you can even poison your enemies. The class is similar to the Rogue from Diablo 4.
Monk
The Monk
Gender: Male.
Playstyle: Melee, Staff Fighter.
Beginner-friendly: No.
When should I play the Monk? The Monk is a very agile class that relies on movement. He uses a staff as a weapon, which he can infuse with various elements. His skills can stun enemies and even make them flee from you. You should play the Monk if you want to be constantly on the move and cover the battlefield with elements. However, note that this is a rather complex class.
Mercenary
The Mercenary
Gender: Male.
Playstyle: Ranged with crossbow and grenades.
Beginner-friendly: No.
When should I play the Mercenary? The Mercenary is one of the most versatile classes in PoE 2. He primarily fights with his crossbow, which, depending on the model, has different firing options. From a Gatling gun with deadly suppressing fire to a precise sniper with massive single-target damage, you can choose which playstyle you want to pursue with the Mercenary.
Combined with his elemental grenades, he can freeze enemies or coat them in oil to set them on fire. The Mercenary has a complex playstyle, and this ensures a great variety during your adventures.
Witch
The Witch
Gender: Female.
Playstyle: Ranged, Summoner.
Beginner-friendly: Yes.
When should I play the Witch? The Witch is the PoE version of the Necromancer. You can summon minions to fight for you while casting dark magic from a safe distance.
From regular skeletons to fallen enemies, you have a selection of undead that can fight for you. Moreover, you can command them not to charge headlong into battle. The Witch is a relaxed and straightforward class that isn’t too complex. Anyone who likes to send a small undead army to their demise should choose the Witch.
Those were all the classes explained briefly. However, the list is not yet complete, as Path of Exile 2 will receive 6 more classes in the future. Once the missing classes are implemented into the action RPG, we will update our list. You can find more about PoE 2 here: Path of Exile 2 – Early Access: All info about release, classes, and costs for PC and PS5
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Prices are rising and that is a concern for many people. In one country, young people are discussing how to feed themselves with 70 euros a month.
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Rising prices are currently a concern for many people. The high prices for food and other essentials are taking a toll on incomes, leaving less money for other things. In China, this is especially felt by young people. Many young Chinese are trying to get by with around 70 euros for food.
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Young Chinese have about 70 euros for food each month
What are young people talking about? The Xiaohongshu network is a huge social platform in China, boasting over 300 million active users. At least half of the users are said to belong to Generation Z.
The English language ‘Washington Post’ reports that young Chinese are communicating how they manage to get by on less than 70 dollars a month for food through photos of their meals and the associated costs for the ingredients.
The rising cost of living is weighing on consumers, and there are young people who worry about how they will make ends meet. Here, they are facing the challenge of cutting down on food costs. They do this, for example, by posting photos in the Xiaohongshu network to show how much they can spend for that amount of money.
Why is this surprising? The current situation is a stark turnaround from recent years, where the focus was on spending more money than others: Luxury brands, designer handbags, and expensive cars were all the rage, and people tried to outdo each other in spending.
This change is primarily due to significant shifts in living conditions: Many students have now left university, others have lost their jobs, and are currently reorienting themselves. Many now have to think about what they want to spend their money on.
How does this compare to Germany? Looking at international price comparisons, one finds that food prices in China in relation to income are even slightly higher than in Germany. The Federal Statistical Office reports:
In 2021, the price level in China was slightly above that in Germany (100 vs 104 on average), which means you have to spend more on food compared to your income. The Federal Office determines this by calculating so-called purchasing power parities.
Frugality and contentment are becoming important again
As an example of the new culture of frugality, the Spanish magazine Xataka.com cites engineers: They found that they could spend less than 20 yuan per day (about 2.60 euros) on soups and fried rice and managed months where they could sustain themselves on about 332 yuan (43.29 euros). This even went so far that they could save the money to later move to another city for a better job.
Another realization among young people: If you order less and start cooking for yourself, you can not only control your expenses more consciously but also eat healthier.
Generation Z is facing two major problems aside from criticism. On the one hand, rents are becoming increasingly expensive, and on the other hand, they no longer want to take any job just to earn money. And this is something especially older generations do not understand well, who refer to their own life paths: Gen Z is currently facing two major problems, one of which they cannot solve without help
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The survival MMO PIONER returns with a new trailer. It shows more of the post-apocalyptic game world and its dangers, including a robo-bear with a built-in flamethrower.
What kind of game is it? PIONER is an upcoming survival MMO from the indie developer GFA Games. The game was announced at E3 2021 and was originally supposed to be released by 2022 at the latest, but the release has been postponed several times.
In a fresh trailer for PIONER, the developers showcase more gameplay. They also announce a new release window – the survival MMO is set to be released in 2025 for PC on Steam.
You can watch the trailer here:
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Sci-Fi Post-Apocalypse in the Soviet Era
What does the trailer show? PIONER mixes the Soviet look known from the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series with a sledgehammer full of post-apocalypse. The lighting and color palette make the world appear particularly desolate and bleak.
The players land on a mysterious island called Tartarus. This island holds many deadly creatures: The trailer features mutated humans, giant spiders, and even a robot bear that can breathe fire.
Even more dangerous than any flame-throwing robo-bear might be the humans you share the island with. Within certain areas of the Shadowlands, there is particularly valuable loot, which will lead players to fight against each other.
For those less interested in PvP, the focus is on PvE missions and story quests. According to the developers, the story is inspired by classic science fiction and is said to be filled with complex characters and factions. Fans of story-driven games should thus be pleased.
PIONER offers a variety of improvised weapons in addition to classic firearms. You can keep enemies at bay with a spear, hit them with a screwdriver, or ignite them with a flame sword. Weapons can be modified and personalized with a variety of modules and designs.
Your luck and survival is not just determined by your skill with your weapons: hunger, rest, and resources also need to be managed. Otherwise, things are likely to look bleak not only for the world but also for your survival on Tartarus.
If PIONER actually releases in 2025, it will have only been 4 years since its first announcement, despite the delays. Fans of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 can only smile wearily: the survival shooter was released in November 2024 after more than 14 years of development, but in rather poor technical condition. A developer of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 explains why.
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League of Legends is a classic free-to-play game, and Riot mainly funds it with cosmetic content like skins. Now, a new gacha skin type has been released, and Riot is immediately announcing the next skin, which the community does not like at all.
What is the new skin type? In connection with Arcane Season 2, Riot also announced a new type of skin. The Exalted skins are a new premium form of skins that can only be obtained through a new gacha system. A pull costs €3.50. With 80 pulls, you are guaranteed to receive the skin, which would cost around 32,000 RP or approximately €240 with the cheapest bundle option.
However, the Jinx skin was already criticized by many parts of the community. The new effects and forms are said not to be worth the money. On December 11, 2024, the first Exalted skin was released on the live servers, and Riot is immediately announcing the next skin, which is also receiving a lot of criticism.
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New gacha skin does not satisfy the players
Which skin is it about? Following Arcane Fractured Jinx, the next Exalted skin is already on the way. This time Sett receives the Radiant Serpent skin, and it is also supposed to offer new effects again. You should be able to choose from 3 color schemes in the match itself, and all his abilities will feature new animations and effects, fitting for a snake (via YouTube).
But many players find the skin not worth the money and even compare it to a €20 skin that is supposed to offer more content. In a recent reddit post, the entire topic is being discussed.
Amon 024 (via reddit) compares the skin to Elementalist Lux. The Ultimate Skin from 2016 costs around €20 and has several unique effects, multiple forms, and even transformations.
Gontha (via reddit) doesn’t care about the skins. He has stopped buying and using skins and enjoys the game more.
Caesaria_Tertia (via reddit) is bothered by the fact that so shortly after the first Exalted skin, the next one appears. He believes that the quality of other skins might suffer.
Some users also compare the skin to Faker’s expensive Ahri skin. Although it was more expensive, players claim it offered more effects and better quality.
The new Exalted skin and the new Noxus skins are expected to launch on the live servers at the beginning of next year. However, players will be able to preview the new cosmetics on the test server beforehand. The new year will not only bring new cosmetics but also a new jungle monster appearing in the Rift: LoL: 2025 introduces a new jungle monster that will make you collect the remnants of your opponents
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The Twitch streamer Erik “Gronkh” Range usually does not exploit his popularity for personal gain. But when he had serious internet issues, he played the “Gronkh card,” as he puts it, and has since enjoyed preferential treatment from Telekom.
What does this preferential treatment entail? Gronkh mentioned in a Twitch stream, a clip of which was uploaded to YouTube, that he has a direct line to Telekom. This means his concerns are addressed faster than others and he does not have to deal with the waiting queue.
In our video, we introduce you to Gronkh and his career:
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“I hate playing the ‘Gronkh card'”
How did this come about? In a reaction video to Varion’s video “When you have to call your internet provider”, Gronkh recalled a time when he had internet issues for weeks.
Eventually, it became too much for him, and he wrote a “rant”, a kind of outburst, directed towards Telekom on X, formerly Twitter. He let his frustration flow and threatened with loss of income, as he relies on a stable internet connection professionally as a content creator.
The consequence: a very quick support response with a solution to his problems and additionally a “better line” with Telekom.
Gronkh is not really proud of his action but felt compelled to take this measure. He says: “I hate playing the ‘Gronkh card.'”
He then added: “Please don’t hate me, but I’ve already lost a lot of hair.”
You can watch the entire video here:
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What else did Gronkh say? Playfully, the Twitch streamer said to his community: “You complain when episodes are missed or streams! (…) I’m only doing this for you!”
Even before the sequels that started in 2015, Star Wars continued. But these were not movies, but books, games, and comics. In this alternative timeline, Han and Leia already had a son, and he eventually strayed from the righteous path.
The following article deals with an alternative character and story that does not belong to the current Disney canon of Star Wars, making some parts differ from the story of the prequels and sequels.
Which character is it about? After the first trilogy of Star Wars, which ended in 1983 with The Return of the Jedi, numerous stories followed before the prequels that continued the story in a non-canonical timeline. These stories are called Star Wars Legends.
In this continuation, Leia and Han Solo also had children, long before Kylo Ren was established. One child, Jacen Solo, faced similar issues as Kylo Ren 24 years later. It even went so far that he became a Sith Lord. He first appeared in the book Heirs of the Empire in 1991.
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Destined to become a Jedi
Jacen Solo had a difficult childhood from the very beginning. Even before his birth, he and his sister Jaina had a target on their backs. Due to their famous parents and their Force potential. They had to be protected from dangers like Thrawn or Palpatine from a very young age.
As children, Jacen and Jaina enjoyed playing with the Force, which they were able to use from a very young age. Therefore, they trained as children to later wield the powers of a Jedi. In the meantime, they got a third brother: Anakin Solo, named after their grandfather.
They learned not only the teachings of the Jedi but also the field of their mother: diplomacy. Jacen’s great role model as a child was always his uncle Luke, who could practically do whatever he wanted and was constantly traveling.
He didn’t want to be a fighter at all. Unlike what his father Han wanted, he was not interested in strength. He was a peace-loving boy who enjoyed living with all sorts of creatures.
Despite a kidnapping, during which they were trained by a former student of Luke on the dark side, the three siblings remained on the righteous path of the Jedi.
How did Jacen become a Sith Lord? Similar to Kylo Ren, Jacen also succumbed to the dark side of the Force at some point. This happened during the Yuuzhan Vong War, with which Jacen already had issues due to his philosophical pacifism.
Despite his reservations, he joined a team that was supposed to deal with the Voxyn Queen, responsible for creating the Voxyn. These creatures were created by the Yuuzhan Vong to kill Force users.
But this mission went awry, and tragically, Anakin, Jacen’s brother, also died. Jacen was captured by the Yuuzhan Vong and then tortured multiple times by Vergere. The Sith wanted to recruit Jacen as her Sith apprentice. He escaped after a year, rejoined the war, and even defeated Onimi, the Yuuzhan Vong who was pulling all the strings in the background.
However, despite his heroic deeds, the influence of his captivity did not go unnoticed. Jacen learned from several Force sects for five years. In one vision, he saw a dangerous person threatening the universe and wanted to prevent it.
But his pacifist philosophy changed. He was now convinced that one must make sacrifices for a good cause.
The drive for power and the path to becoming a Sith Lord
What happened next? Solo looked further into the future and discovered that if he did not become the apprentice of Lumiya, a Sith Mistress, it would lead to Luke’s death. That would plunge the universe into chaos.
His views became increasingly extreme, and his path to the dark side as well. He also felt the path of his grandfather, Anakin Skywalker, who also turned to the dark side. He became the leader of an anti-terrorist unit of the Galactic Alliance and exploited this position, where his mistress was also pulling the strings.
He and his allies gained more and more power, and Jacen turned against his family and the Jedi. At a crucial moment, he killed his aunt Mara Jade Skywalker, Luke’s wife. Lumiya took the murder upon herself, and Jacen became the new Sith Lord, taking on the title Darth Caedus.
After that, he gained more political and military power. He even trained a new Sith apprentice after failing to win over Ben Skywalker, the son of Luke and Mara, to his side.
And as is customary in Star Wars, there were family issues. First, Caedus was betrayed by the mother of his daughter, and later, in a final battle, he was killed by his own twin sister. Just like Darth Vader, his good sides emerged in the end. He later appeared as a ghost when Luke wanted to deal with the monster Abeloth.
How can one read the story of Darth Caedus? Jacen Solo, a.k.a. Darth Caedus, is a character featured in a large portion of Legends works. His childhood is depicted in the Young Jedi Knight series. The real beginnings are in the The New Jedi Order series, and his path into darkness and thus also his end is in the Legacy of the Force series.
The New Jedi Order and Legacy of the Force are still available at relatively good prices, even as English audiobooks online. It may be significantly harder to find Young Jedi Knight.
Jacen has many parallels to what Kylo Ren later did.
The well-known content creator HandOfBlood has shared his preliminary assessment of the early access version of Path of Exile 2 in a new video.
What does Hänno think about the successor of Path of Exile? That the well-known streamer and YouTuber Maximilian Paul Karl-Heinz Knabe, known as Hänno, has been really excited about Path of Exile 2 for weeks now, MeinMMO has already reported on that. Now there was a first preliminary assessment of the early access version of the action RPG on his HandOfUncut channel on YouTube.
His most important statement in the approximately 26-minute long video relates to the sometimes harsh criticism the game receives on Reddit and other platforms. Hänno explains:
I am quite relaxed about it, and I believe this is a significant issue that many on Reddit have not yet grasped. For me, it is clear: We have an early access game here, in which many contents are still missing […], and community feedback has not yet been incorporated.
For him, it is therefore obvious that the more than 1 million early access players will now expose a variety of issues and bugs that the team can and will address during the testing phase. Hänno is confident:
I’m telling you right now: I think in the next two weeks, the game will be turned upside down multiple times … on, for example, Reddit, but also on social media or YouTube, some people treat this game as if it is now the full release, and they are occasionally disappointed.
Here is the gameplay trailer for Path of Exile 2 for the early access:
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What else does Hänno say? The YouTuber also finds it surprising how different the feedback is in some cases. In the Reddit section for the first Path of Exile, there would be a lot of harsh criticism, while the successor receives much more praise in the Reddit section for Path of Exile 2, at least according to Hänno’s impression.
He emphasizes afterwards that he also finds many aspects of Path of Exile 2 in need of improvement. However, Hänno is confident that due to player feedback, work is now being done on precisely those areas. According to him, the issues with Path of Exile 2 include:
the significantly higher difficulty level compared to its predecessor and other hack & slash titles (one can regularly be oneshot if one does not play very attentively), even though the game itself is more beginner-friendly than PoE (because part 2 explains itself better)
the “areas are so unbelievably huge,” which is worsened by the fact that one is moving very slowly and has to find specific quest locations within the enormous areas
item progression feels frustrating because hardly anything interesting drops, and when something does drop, it must also match the character
currently, crafting feels quite pointless because important materials do not drop or only drop very rarely
unlocking subclasses through Sanctum is annoying because runs can fail far too quickly due to damage taken
Hänno further mentions that Path of Exile 2 feels significantly different from its predecessor. The new action RPG plays slower, but also more physically, for example, because enemies can force one into a corner. However, he does not consider this to be worse or better per se, one just has to adjust if one comes from Path of Exile.
He finds a lot of praise, for example, for the graphics, atmosphere, and level design: “The game looks incredibly good.” Additionally, the YouTuber praises the developers for being able to filter the essence from often unconstructive criticism and already implementing important improvements. Hänno is confident:
If they keep this up in the coming weeks and months, then it will be an amazing game, an amazing number.
You can watch the video from HandOfBlood here:
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How does his community react to the video? The viewers celebrate HandOfBlood’s preliminary assessment.
JonNeydu celebrates on YouTube: “Really fair evaluation without drama/clickbait, really good!”
lucas5656 emphasizes on YouTube: “I also thought that many people simply forgot about the early access mentally. I think, especially when you have seen other launches, it’s just insane how good the game is.”
deez9588 has also noticed (via YouTube): “The difference between the two PoE Reddits is just too extreme.”
JohnCena9393 praises on YouTube: “Just through today’s patch, about 50 percent of the existing problems have been eliminated for me. Of course, it still needs some fine-tuning, but the foundation that is already here for early access is really promising.”
The cap for herald’s crests in World of Warcraft has fallen. From now on, you can collect infinitely powerful equipment – in easy content.
Good equipment in World of Warcraft is what everyone wants. As of today, farming it is possible in new ways, as the limits for one of the most important resources have been lifted. We reveal what has changed regarding the herald’s crests.
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What has changed? With the weekly reset on 12/11/2024, the limit that previously existed on the various herald’s crests has been removed. Previously, it was only possible to collect 90 of each crest type per week, with the maximum increasing each week.
Now, this limitation has been completely lifted.
What are crests needed for? Herald’s crests in their various tiers are necessary to upgrade equipment or have particularly powerful equipment crafted by artisans. Depending on which “track” an item is on (adventurer, champion, hero, etc.), you can use the crests to squeeze a few more item levels out of an item and thus gain significantly in power.
What does this mean? Especially players at the highest level can now upgrade their equipment without a crest limit, until they have the best possible gear.
But characters at the lower end of the system also benefit from this.
At Vaskarn, you can exchange your crests – for the next higher tier.
The possibilities this provides are likely interesting for everyone who does not play the hardest content. Those who, for example, do not dare to enter the highest ‘Mythic+’ dungeons, heroic or even mythic raids, can now also farm infinite upgrades with ‘easy’ content. Although this can take a lot of time, in this case, time can outweigh skill.
This is because you can convert 90 crests of a lower tier into 15 crests of the next higher tier. This results in the following exchange list, providing a virtually endless method to obtain the best crests – even without playing particularly tough content. The costs for 15 of each crest type are shown here:
Desired Crest
Cost in Weathered Herald’s Crest
Cost in Carved Herald’s Crest
Cost in Rune-Embellished Herald’s Crest
Carved Herald’s Crest (15)
90
–
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Rune-Embellished Herald’s Crest (15)
540
90
–
Gilded Herald’s Crest (15)
3,240
540
90
Since you can even farm weathered herald’s crests entirely in the open world – for example, by collecting the Azerite Orbs in the currently active area while flying, you can theoretically farm infinitely without ever having to play challenging content.
