Due to the nerfs to Warlock class resulting from the adjustments to Reign of the Warlock in Patch 3.2.0, and the absence of any new classes introduced in Diablo 2 Resurrected Season 14, other classic classes have begun to experience a resurgence in popularity. In light of this, we present to you a rather old-school Amazon build. One of the defining characteristics of this class is its proficiency with bows, javelins, and spears; if you have a fondness for bow-based gameplay, this guide is well worth your read! Physical Bow Amazon Build overview The primary strength of this build lies in its formidable damage output; however, its defensive capabilities are relatively weak, a configuration commonly referred to as a glass cannon build. To truly unlock this build's full potential, you should focus on amplifying its strengths by stacking bonuses to movement attributes, rather than attempting to bolster its defenses, an approach that would ultimately serve as a waste of the build's inherent capabilities. Consequently, the core challenge and most critical aspect of crafting Physical Bow Amazon build lies in the selection and optimization of your gear, which typically necessitates access to high-tier items and Runes. Generally speaking, gear farming can be approached in a targeted manner by focusing on specific boss drops; however, the acquisition of Runes is far more subject to randomness, a factor that becomes particularly significant if you intend to utilize specific Runewords. Therefore, if you wish to expedite the process of crafting this build, or any other build heavily reliant on Runewords, it's more reliable to buy D2R Runewords directly from IGGM during Season 14! Gear and Runeword combinations First, ensure that you equip your primary damage-dealing bow in your main-hand weapon slot. Next, ensure that the bow equipped in your off-hand slot bears the new Mania Runeword introduced in Reign of the Warlock. While this Runeword offers a variety of beneficial effects, the most critical attributes for a Physical Bow Amazon are undoubtedly the increased attack speed and the chance to trigger a Level 1 Burst of Speed upon striking an enemy. During actual combat, you can begin by dealing damage with your main-hand bow. When necessary, switch to your off-hand weapon; by utilizing Strafe skill, you can trigger Mania Runeword's effects, after which you can switch back to your main-hand bow to resume your primary damage output. As for specific weapon choices: if you intend to use this build for your initial playthrough and for farming resources on Hell difficulty, Windforce bow is an excellent option. Windforce boasts the highest maximum damage ceiling of any bow in Diablo 2 Resurrected. Furthermore, its power scales as your character level increases, and its potent Knockback attribute allows you to effectively control and keep enemies at bay. However, the bow option that truly elevates the ceiling of this entire build is, in fact, Grand Matron Bow socketed with Faith Runeword. Subsequently, if you allocate all your attribute points into Dexterity, the moment combat begins, the entire screen will instantly be blanketed by a storm of flying arrows. Next on our list of recommendations is Exceptional-tier body armor: Ornate Plate. Not only does it possess Ethereal property, but it also features four sockets, making it an excellent base item for this specific build. The ideal Runeword for this armor is Fortitude. Composed of exactly four runes, it offers a wealth of buffs, though its most standout feature is undoubtedly the +300% Enhanced Damage bonus. Furthermore, it boosts your all resistances and provides a Life bonus that scales according to your character's level. As for boots, we recommend War Traveler, primarily to capitalize on the fixed damage bonus it provides, thereby significantly boosting your overall damage output. Next up are Dual Leech and Manald Heal rings, along with Razortail belt. The belt is chosen to further increase the chance of piercing attacks, while Manald Heal ring provides you with 75 points of poison resistance. Skill selection For this build, skill allocation is, to a large extent, dictated by your gear setup. With this in mind, your first priority should be to invest points into Bow and Crossbow skills. Doing so directly enhances the base damage of your core skill, Multiple Shot, so be sure to max out Multiple Shot as well. Additionally, and perhaps even more importantly, you should acquire Skillers. These Grand Charms grant +1 to a specific character's skill tree, further boosting your effective skill levels; they can also occasionally roll with other useful secondary modifiers. Another key active skill for this build is Strafe. If you wish to avoid potential issues regarding attack frames with your arrows, you may choose to invest two skill points into this ability. Next, the passive skill tree is absolutely crucial. Critical Strike and Penetrate are must-max skills, especially given that you will be equipping Razortail belt. The final essential passive skill is Valkyrie. This ability summons a Valkyrie ally who, upon reaching skill level 17, will automatically spawn equipped with more powerful gear. Optimal strategy If you are well-versed in the loot mechanics of Diablo 2: Resurrected, you know that gathering all the necessary gear and Runewords for this build early in a ladder season can be a formidable challenge. However, if you truly wish to experience the extraordinary physical damage output this playstyle offers, we recommend starting with a Javelin-focused Amazon build. Once you have farmed sufficient resources, perhaps by running The Secret Cow Level, you can then transition to Physical Bow Amazon Build. Moreover, this also applies within Reign of the Warlock expansion. That concludes our overview for this session. If this has piqued your interest, why not start planning your own character builds for the new season right now?

A new set of Trails has arrived in ARC Raiders, bringing epic items and precious blueprints you definitely won't want to miss. We're now in the second week of Season 4, and for those who took part, these rewards offer a solid boost. Let's dive into all Trail missions available this week and see how you can consistently rack up three-star ratings with speed and ease. ARC Raiders Season 4 Week 2 Trail Missions Before you head out, here are the objectives you'll need to complete this week: Search containers in the Medical Research wing Search Lockers Damage Rocketeers Damage Leapers Destroy Pops None of the tasks this week are overly demanding, and with double points active on certain maps, you'll clear these Trails even faster. Now, let's break down exactly how to handle each one. Damage Leapers Recommended maps: The Blue Gate & Dam Battlegrounds Around Adorn Wreckage on The Blue Gate and in the small village nearby, Leapers spawn reliably. Dam Battlegrounds also features plenty of Leaper spawn points. Once taken down, Leapers do respawn, but there's a cooldown of a few minutes. Each Leaper nets you roughly 1,700–2,000 points. Eliminating two will consistently earn you three stars; alternatively, you can finish one and deal heavy damage to a second. Just bear in mind that you'll want to deliver as much of that damage on your own as possible - if other players join in, your personal score gets diluted. For an effortless three-star clear, simply bring a Hullcracker with two stacks of ammo to pile up damage fast. If you're chasing a top-tier score, Wolfpacks are the way to go. Toss a Wolfpack to soften the target, then follow up with Hullcracker. There's no need to sink two Wolfpacks into the same Leaper. Make absolutely sure you select a Night Raid map and deploy there. While nighttime no longer provides double points, both the spawn frequency and movement speed of Leapers increase significantly, giving you far more kill opportunities in a single run. Damage Rocketeers Recommended map: The Blue Gate Each Rocketeer is worth around 1,430 points. To comfortably hit three stars, all you need is to take down two Rocketeers and deal partial damage to a third, though eliminating three outright is the safer approach. Compared with Leapers, Rocketeers pose a much greater threat. Conventional weapons can work, but they're riskier and less efficient, which is why Wolfpacks remain the top pick. You can run a loadout similar to the one used for Damage Leapers, only swapping Hullcracker for a Jupiter as your backup weapon. Two well-placed Wolfpacks will usually be enough to bring down a single Rocketeer. Whenever possible, engage Rocketeers from long range. If you can take them down before they get within striking distance, you'll avoid return fire completely. Destroy Pops Recommended maps: Stella Montis & Buried City Indoor areas of Stella Montis and Buried City are crawling with Pops. At 400 points each, destroying around eight of them secures three stars. They pose very little threat, which makes this arguably the easiest Trail. Pops are mobile explosive enemies that detonate on their own. One crucial detail: the explosion only counts if you personally shoot and trigger it. If they get caught in another blast or self-destruct, it won't progress your mission. You'll want a fast-firing weapon that can one-shot Pops, such as Bettina or Venator. On Stella Montis, Shredders also make an appearance, so keep a Hullcracker handy to clean them up. Whenever Pops and Fireballs show up together, always take out Pops first. If you go for Fireballs straight away, Pops will have plenty of time to rush you or get set off by the flames, leaving you with nothing to show for your effort. Search containers in the Medical Research wing Recommended map: Stella Montis The medical area on Stella Montis boasts a denser concentration of searchable containers than any other map. Each search awards 134 points. Do note that this week's Trail no longer demands 4,000 points, nor is there a double-points mechanic. Reaching three stars requires searching roughly 20 containers - hardly a challenge. This objective covers every interactive object in the area: regular containers, lootable robots, breakable cabinets, and containers inside key-locked rooms. Special objects like radars or ARC devices are not included. Once again, a Night Raid is highly recommended, as far more containers spawn under these conditions than during the day. It's also a good idea to bring a key for the medical research facility - those key rooms hold an extra 10–15 containers, which not only pushes your score higher but also gives you a shot at ARC Raiders blueprints. While searching, you can still interact with and earn points from containers that other players have already opened. Server cabinets work as well; weapon cases, medical kits, and every lootable item contribute to your progress. Even computer terminals can be searched for points. Search Lockers Recommended maps: Dam Battlegrounds & Spaceport Dam Battlegrounds and Spaceport feature the highest number of Lockers. Dam Battlegrounds has a slight edge in quantity, but many of them are tucked behind key rooms, so you'll want to bring a keycard when heading into that map. Over on Spaceport, Lockers appear in clusters, making it a more reliable choice to group up with squadmates. Each locker gives 160 points, meaning you'll need to search around 15–20 of them. The same search trick applies here: Lockers that have already been opened by other players will still grant you points. That wraps up the complete guide for ARC Raiders Trails in Season 2 Week 2. Whether you're running solo or with a squad, we hope these tips help you lock in top scores without breaking a sweat.