The new item filtering feature in Diablo II Resurrected Season 13 has been a great convenience for many players. However, when it comes to determining whether a rare item has any practical use, this feature falls short.

A rare item can have up to six different affixes, with a maximum of three prefixes and three suffixes. Evaluating the value of a rare item mainly depends on how many of those affixes are useful and whether their rolls are high enough. Let's take a look at which rare weapons are worth using.

Melee Weapons

Melee characters are the primary users of rare weapons, though some other builds also favor them. Barbarians can wield any two-handed sword in one hand.

For an acceptable rare melee weapon, its damage must be sufficiently high. This means it must be Ethereal and possess one of the following two affix combinations:

• Cruel Weapon: When both the Cruel and Master's prefixes appear together, the weapon can reach up to 450% enhanced damage. Any weapon with over 350% enhanced damage is worth using.
• Fool's Weapon: When both Cruel and Fool's prefixes appear together, the weapon maxes out at 300% enhanced damage but gains bonuses to maximum damage and attack rating based on character level. Such weapons are mainly used against high-defense characters, namely Barbarians and Paladins.

Against Amazons and Druids, such high attack accuracy is less necessary. Therefore, most melee players who can equip any weapon class typically keep one Cruel weapon and one Fool's weapon.

If the weapon's damage is adequate, the following three affixes largely determine its overall value:

• Increased Attack Speed (IAS)
• Two sockets
• Self-repair

With sufficient damage, possessing any one of these makes the weapon usable. Having all three makes it a top-tier item, potentially worth a full inventory of small charms or even more.

Ranged Weapons

Throwing Weapons

Throwing weapons require essentially the same affixes. However, they cannot have sockets, and Self-repair must be replaced with Replenishing. Barbarians do not need this affix because they can replenish quantity through their mastery skills, but an Amazon's javelins are completely useless without Replenishing quantity.

Bows

The situation for bows is simpler: they cannot be Ethereal, so they never need self-repair. Bows with over 400% enhanced damage are very popular, but Fool's bows are not entirely without merit.

The key factors for value are two sockets and attack speed. Unlike other weapons, bows can only roll up to 20% IAS. Bows can also spawn with Visionary prefix, which is normally seen only on helms. Note that Fool's and Visionary belong to the same prefix group, so they cannot appear on the same item.

Rare bows are mainly sought after in special leagues and tournaments. Under normal circumstances, most players still prefer Runeword Faith.

Class-Specific Weapons

Class-specific weapons can spawn with staff mods. Here are some examples.

Assassin Claw

For a Trapper Assassin, the ideal claw carries a total of +5 to Lightning Sentry, with priority on IAS and two sockets. Damage is not important because Assassin sockets Um runes to cause Open Wounds, and fast claws are preferred.

A Ghost Assassin needs the same affixes as a melee character: Ethereal, Cruel or Fool's claw, high damage, and ideally Self-repair, two sockets, and IAS. The weapon should deal as much direct damage as possible.

If a claw has both strong melee stats and skill bonuses, its value increases further. Other skills such as Weapon Block, Mind Blast, Blade Fury, and Blade Shield also add to a claw's worth.

Sorcerer Orb

Some Sorcerer Orbs can provide +5 to various key skills via staff mods, which is very valuable for a Sorcerer. The best ones also come with up to 20% Faster Cast Rate, two sockets, and extra mana.

Necromancer Wand

Necromancer Wands can roll skill levels for Poison Nova, Bone Spirit, and Bone Spear, making them potentially usable. However, bone Necromancers still favor Runeword White, and a good Death's Web outperforms almost any rare item for poison Necromancers. Therefore, rare wands are largely ignorable.

Paladin Scepter

Two skill combinations are highly sought after on scepters:

• For a Blessed Hammer Paladin: +5 to Blessed Hammer and +5 to Concentration
• For a Fist of Heavens Paladin: +5 to Fist of Heavens and +5 to Conviction

A scepter with relevant affixes can also serve as a melee weapon, in which case staff mods that boost Fanaticism are an added bonus.

Warlock Dagger

Daggers can spawn various staff mods, but Diablo 2 Resurrected Runewords and certain unique weapons are clearly more competitive. For a Miasma Chain Warlock, rare daggers can indeed be used, but Runeword Void is typically preferred.

For an Echoing Strike Warlock, an Ethereal two-handed weapon is better than a dagger (looking for the same affixes as melee weapons) because two-handers can achieve higher values. Overall, rare daggers are not very competitive for Warlocks.

Shields

Only a very few melee builds consider rare shields. For a shield to be valuable, it must have two sockets and very high defense. High enhanced damage alone is usually insufficient. A shield truly becomes competitive only if it is also Ethereal and carries self-repair.

Deflecting suffix is excellent, providing 30% faster block rate and 20% increased chance of blocking. For Paladin shields, it is even better if they also include skill levels, along with affixes for enhanced damage and attack rating.

For many players, rare items serve only as stepping stones. By the endgame, they usually follow their build guide for gear selection. However, if a rare item has all affixes useful to your build, it can still be very valuable.

Greetings, Tycoons! Monopoly Ever After Album is about to kick off. Are you ready to dive into this brand-new season, packed with enchanting fairytale elements on April 8th, and start collecting stickers featuring iconic fairytale characters?

However, our main focus here isn't Monopoly Ever After season itself, but rather Tycoon Racers event launching simultaneously with the new season! For dedicated Monopoly GO fans, this news likely comes as no surprise.

Especially in recent seasons, Tycoon Racers has been strategically scheduled to launch right at the start of a new season. The goal is to maximize player engagement, fuel competitive spirit, and stimulate spending by offering premium rewards, such as Wild Stickers, during the early stages of the new sticker album cycle. This serves as a key strategy for Monopoly GO to ensure exceptionally high player retention and to actively engage those eager to gain a head start by stockpiling dice and stickers, thereby setting a fast-paced, high-intensity competitive tone for the remainder of the season.

In fact, one could argue that the success of this particular Tycoon Racers event will, to some extent, influence your subsequent sticker collection progress and overall game advancement. If you want to gain a competitive edge in this event, be sure not to miss this comprehensive guide!

Event Duration

First off, Tycoon Racers event is scheduled to begin on April 8th at 10:20 AM PDT and conclude on April 12th at 12:55 PM PDT, running for a total of four days. Once the event begins, you will have a 24-hour window to either join a team or opt to compete solo in three separate races before the event concludes. Start getting ready now!

Team or Solo?

Yes! Unlike collaborative events such as Partners Event or Adventure Club, Tycoon Racers offers a Solo Mode for all players, allowing you to compete individually and play entirely at your own pace and according to your own strategy.

That said, while Tycoon Racers does technically offer a solo option, it is fundamentally a mini-game designed to emphasize collaboration; teaming up with friends remains the absolute best way to experience the full fun and excitement of the event! However, since the performance of your team members directly determines your final rewards, this means that unless you find like-minded teammates, your chances of boosting your competitiveness are slim. Conversely, if your teammates are inactive, or simply don't prioritize winning as much as you do, they will only drag you down! To avoid such frustrations, the solo mode undoubtedly serves as a popular alternative.

In solo mode, you take complete control of your racing destiny, breaking free from any reliance on friends and allowing you to race to your heart's content, entirely at your own pace.

However, if your primary focus lies on maximizing your ultimate rewards, we must emphasize that Team Racing Mode typically offers more lucrative payouts, including a greater number of rare Sticker Packs, enabling you to complete your Sticker Album collection much faster. These superior rewards also serve as a fitting tribute to effective teamwork and coordination.

Ultimately, the choice of mode is entirely up to you. If you prefer a more independent gaming experience and don't mind slightly reduced rewards, you can play solo at your own pace. If, however, your top priority is to maximize your rewards, then teaming up with teammates is undoubtedly the wiser choice. If you are concerned about being held back by lazy or unfamiliar teammates, you can buy Monopoly GO Tycoon Racers Event Rank #1 Full Carry service from IGGM; our professional players can help you effortlessly secure victory in the race!

How to earn more tokens?

Whether you plan to compete as a team or play solo, you will need to collect flags and compete against three other teams (or players) to accumulate the highest score and win the race. These Flag Tokens are the key fuel that keeps your race car moving forward, and there are several ways within Monopoly Go to acquire extra tokens:

1. Participate in daily tournaments during the event period and strive for a higher ranking on the leaderboard.
2. Engage in the main banner events; these events run for extended periods, and typically, around 14 of the 62 milestones offer opportunities to earn free Flag Tokens.
3. Complete your daily quick wins tasks; simply fulfilling three simple in-game objectives allows you to earn a substantial amount of extra racing tokens, along with cash rewards, dice rolls, stickers, and more.
4. Claim your rewards from the in-game shop, which refreshes every eight hours.
5. Land on the board spaces marked with a flag; the specific quantity of rewards you receive will vary depending on your current dice multiplier.

Start Racing! 

Once you have collected enough flags, you can access Race Menu and use those flags to help your team's race car complete laps around the track.

The points you earn by spending Flag Tokens will propel your race car forward on the track. When your team completes the required number of laps and finishes the entire course, you will win generous rewards. At the end of each race, the system will award medals based on your team's final ranking in that specific event. These medals contribute to your team's total score, which ultimately determines the grand prizes your team will receive.

The entire tournament consists of three separate races, held one per day. The last race is particularly crucial, as it offers double the medal rewards. Therefore, allocate your resources wisely, the final race is your key to staging a comeback and securing victory!

Which boosters should you choose?

Whenever your team's race car reaches specific lap milestones, specifically the 1st, 2nd, 5th, and 10th laps, you can claim corresponding milestone rewards. In addition to basic rewards like dice and cash, these milestones often yield special event boosters. Using these boosters strategically can give you a significant competitive edge during the race!

• Lucky Rocket: This item enhances the outcome of your next dice roll during the race, resulting in a higher total and a more predictable result. Therefore, pair this item with your highest possible dice multiplier to maximize your score. Before using it, don't forget to coordinate with your teammates to ensure the item isn't wasted.
• Overload: This allows your team to interfere with and slow down another team's progress. It is particularly useful when a rival team is closing in on your rank; you can use it to slow them down and solidify your own position. Alternatively, you can deploy it early in the race to disrupt strong opponents that pose a serious threat.
• Team Spring: Another item frequently awarded as a lap milestone reward, this booster helps your team quickly complete the remainder of their current lap. Furthermore, once fully charged, every member of the team receives one free spin with a random multiplier.

Since the tournament unfolds in distinct stages, selecting the right boosters is just as important as deploying them at the optimal moment. So, if you're aiming for the championship, be sure to communicate actively with your teammates and devise a winning strategy! 

Rewards

Team Racers

• 1st: Board Token, Wild Sticker or Swap Pack, Purple Sticker Pack, and Emoji
• 2nd: Purple Sticker Pack, Blue Sticker Pack, and Emoji
• 3rd: Blue Sticker Pack, Pink Sticker Pack, and Emoji
• 4th: Yellow Sticker Pack and Green Sticker Pack

Solo Racers

• 1st: Board Token, Blue Sticker Pack, Pink Sticker Pack, and Emoji
• 2nd: Pink Sticker Pack, Yellow Sticker Pack, and Emoji
• 3rd: Pink Sticker Pack
• 4th: Yellow Sticker Pack

All in all, as the very first Tycoon Racers event of Monopoly Ever After season, this is sure to get your brand-new Sticker Album collection journey off to a fantastic start! So get ready, it's time to race!