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In Diablo 4 Season 15, the gem system continues the restructuring from Lord of Hatred, further reducing the cost of upgrading high-tier gems and increasing the efficiency of gem resource acquisition. Currently, different types of Gems provide different effects in weapon, armor, and jewelry slots, while upgrading Royal, Grand, and Horadric Gems forms the core of endgame gem progression in Season 15.

If your goal is to craft the highest-level Flawless Horadric Gem, the most direct approach is to first reliably acquire Royal Gems and then upgrade them step-by-step according to fixed crafting recipes. For players who want to quickly complete gem progression, Three Ancients is currently a key farming target.

Three Ancients Fast Farming of Royal Gems

In Season 15, efficient Royal Gem farming is based on Three Ancients encounters within Worldstone Keep.

Upon entering the dungeon, there's no need to clear the numerous monsters along the way. Simply follow the walls near the entrance to find the branching paths leading to Ancients area. This area is usually located at the 10 o'clock or 2 o'clock position from the entrance, so quickly moving along one side of the wall will make it relatively easy to find your target.

Once you reach Ancients area, activate the altar and defeat the three Ancients: Madawc, Korlic, and Talic. After completing the encounter, you'll receive a fixed Royal Gem reward, along with other loot.

Here's a crucial farming tip: the fixed Royal Gem reward for Three Ancients does not increase proportionally with increasing torment difficulty. Therefore, if your character cannot comfortably farm T12, there's no need to sacrifice completion speed for a higher difficulty.

A more sensible strategy is to choose a difficulty level where you can quickly defeat Three Ancients, improving overall Royal Gem output efficiency by shortening the time per run. For players who simply want to quickly accumulate Royal Gems, the advantage of speed farming Three Ancients lies in its clear objective, fixed route, and the fact that it doesn't require completely clearing the dungeon.

From Royal Gem to Flawless Horadric Gem

Once Royal Gem is ready, you can proceed with the high-tier gem upgrade process. The entire process is divided into three stages. The first stage is completed at Jeweler, and the latter two stages are completed using Amalgamation in Horadric Cube.

Stage 1: Royal → Grand

At Jeweler, use 10 Royal Gems of the same type to synthesize 1 Grand Gem.

Stage 2: Grand → Horadric

After obtaining te Grand Gem, use Amalgamation in Horadric Cube to synthesize 5 Grand Gems of the same type into 1 Horadric Gem at a 5:1 ratio.

Stage 3: Horadric → Flawless Horadric

Use Amalgamation recipe in Horadric Cube again to synthesize 5 Horadric Gems of the same type into 1 Flawless Horadric Gem.

Therefore, the complete upgrade chain is:

250 Royal → 25 Grand → 5 Horadric → 1 Flawless Horadric

This is also the most important number when planning your Royal Gem Farm. After determining the target gem type, you can calculate backwards how much Royal Gem you need to accumulate, and then arrange your farming plan according to your farming efficiency.

Gems paired with Soul Splinters

Jewelry slots in D4 Season 15 are no longer just for gem selection. With the addition of Soul Splinters, players need to balance the damage or resistance provided by gems with the special effects brought by Soul Splinters.

Soul Splinters are special gems added in Season 15, with 8 types. They provide various special bonuses along with corresponding side effects and can be upgraded in Horadric Cube via Amalgamation.

Unlike gems, the core value of Soul Splinters is not simply increasing damage or resistance, but rather enhancing the build through special effects. For example, Splinter of the Mother allows your character to freely pass through enemy bodies, inflicting vulnerability, and after a certain number of times, you will also be stunned - this effect is particularly useful for builds with high mobility and cleanse mechanics.

Therefore, Season 15 gem setups shouldn't be simply understood as using the highest-level gems in all slots. A more reasonable approach is to use Flawless Horadric Gems for base stats and resistances, and Soul Splinters for the core build mechanics.

With limited Jewelry slots, the number and type of Soul Splinters should be determined based on the build's purpose, and then the remaining slots should be used to supplement the required resistance or other stats. For builds aiming for endgame strength, Flawless Horadric Gems and Soul Splinters are not an either-or system, but rather should be combined as two sets of gems with different functions.

Gem Trading and Resource Considerations

Complete gems can be traded, so if you are missing a certain Diablo 4 Flawless Horadric Gem, you can obtain it through the trading system instead of necessarily farming it from scratch.

For players planning to develop a character long-term, it's recommended to first determine the types of gems needed for your build, and then focus on crafting and upgrading those gems. Especially before crafting high-tier gems, avoid frequently changing your target type due to build adjustments. Also, high-tier gems are not suitable for indiscriminately dismantling for resource recycling. Confirming build requirements before crafting is usually more efficient than salvaging later.

Summary

The development of high-tier gems in Diablo 4 Season 15 can be simply understood as a clear upgrade path:

Three Ancients → Royal Gem → Grand Gem → Horadric Gem → Flawless Horadric Gem

Therefore, to efficiently craft Flawless Horadric Gems, the most important thing is not blindly increasing farming difficulty, but rather determining the target gem type, consistently farming Royal Gems, and planning resources according to the 250:25:5:1 quantity ratio.

In PoE 2 Patch 0.5.5, Spirit and Skill Level are among the most valuable core modifiers on many endgame amulets, making them highly sought-after on the market.

If you choose to trade, a single amulet with these modifiers can be worth several Divine Orbs. You can also craft one yourself. Although the process is somewhat complicated, it can save a considerable amount of currency.

Base: Absent Amulet

The first thing you need is an Absent Amulet. It provides a free Spirit skill, but at the same time, it removes one prefix and one suffix. This means that when all of its modifier slots are filled, it will only have 4 modifiers instead of the 6 modifiers available on a normal amulet.

The free Spirit skill, together with the -1 prefix and -1 suffix, essentially functions as its Implicit modifiers, similar to the Rarity modifier on a Gold Amulet.

It grants a random Persistent Buff Skill for free. This skill would normally require 100 Spirit to be reserved, but with this amulet, you can use it without paying Spirit reservation cost.

If your Absent Amulet rolls Tier 1 Spirit, which grants +50 Spirit, it effectively functions as an amulet with 150 total Spirit. This can provide a huge power boost for a wide range of builds.

Absent Amulets cannot be obtained through normal drops. They are tied to Breach endgame mechanic.

You need to use an Ornate Wombgift in Forms Beyond Understanding passive node on Genesis Tree within endgame Breaches to obtain one.

The skill granted by the resulting base is completely random, which makes Absent Amulets with specific skill combinations highly valuable on the market.

Profit Crafting Tips

If you plan to craft for profit, you need to make sure that the free Spirit skill provided by Absent Amulet matches the + Skill Level modifier you are targeting.

For example, Cast on Elemental Ailment can work with almost any + Skill Level modifier, but it should not be paired with + Minion Skills.

Crafting Process

Turn Absent Amulet Into a Rare

First, make sure Absent Amulet has an Item Level of at least 75, as this is required for the +3 Skill Level modifier to appear.

Start by using an Orb of Transmutation on it. Since Absent Amulet already has -1 prefix and -1 suffix, you cannot continue using an Orb of Augmentation to add another modifier. Instead, use a Regal Orb to turn it into a Rare and give it another modifier.

Roll the Target Modifier With Chaos Orbs

Once the amulet is Rare and has only one modifier, start using Chaos Orbs until you roll T1 Spirit or +3 Skill Level.

If you roll a + Skill Level modifier that does not match what you want, you can simply sell the base, as it can still be valuable to other players.

You can use Craft of Exile to calculate the expected crafting cost. Sometimes, simply getting a base with an existing +3 Melee Skills or +3 Spell Skills modifier for 20 Divine Orbs can actually be more economical.

Add Another Modifier

Once you have the target modifier, activate an Omen of Greater Exaltation and then use a Greater Exalted Orb on the amulet.

If the amulet has Spirit, it is recommended to use a Divine Orb to roll Spirit to 50 first, because once the modifier is Fractured, it can no longer be modified or adjusted with a Divine Orb.

You can use a Preserved Collarbone to Fracture Absent Amulet. The chance of Fracturing Spirit is approximately one-third. If it fails, most of PoE2 currency invested beforehand is essentially lost, and you will have to start over.

Remove Modifiers

After successfully Fracturing the modifier, use an Orb of Annulment to remove the other modifiers, leaving only one modifier.

If you Fractured +3 Melee Skills, you can now add Quality and raise it to +4.

If you Fractured Spirit, it is recommended to wait until you roll + Skill Level with Chaos Orbs before adding Quality. Otherwise, you may roll mismatched modifiers such as +3 Minion Skills or +3 Spell Skills, causing Quality investment to be wasted.

Increase Quality

Jewellery Quality is normally capped at 20%, but after using an Essence of the Breach, the maximum Quality can be increased to 40%. This step does not require an additional Omen because only the relevant modifier can be removed at this point.

Quality can be added with Catalysts, which also come from Breach Genesis Tree.

Fracture 

Fracture Skill Level

If you Fractured + Skill Level, the next step is to use Chaos Orbs until you roll T1 Spirit. Then activate an Omen of Dextral Exaltation and use a regular Exalted Orb. The suffix added at this stage does not matter.

Next, activate an Omen of Dextral Crystallization and use a Perfect Essence of Enhancement. The Essence will only remove suffix and add Spirit, along with Global Armor, Evasion and Energy Shield.

At this point, the crafting process is basically complete. All that remains is to repeatedly use Desecrate and an Omen of Light until you get the final modifiers you want.

Fracture T1 Spirit

If you have already Fractured T1 Spirit, skip the earlier Quality step and instead use Chaos Orbs to roll + Skill Level.

Activate an Omen of Sinistral Exaltation and then use a regular Exalted Orb to add a random prefix. The specific modifier does not matter.

Next, use an Omen of Sinistral Crystallization together with an Essence of the Breach. This will grant Quality, which you should then raise above 34% so that the +3 Skill modifier becomes +4.

After that, you need to remove the maximum Quality. You can use an Omen of Whittling or an Omen of Sinistral Eraser.

If you want to conserve some currency, activate an Omen of Sinistral Necromancy and then use a Preserved Collarbone. Since Spirit has already been Fractured, this will only remove the maximum Quality.

You will then gain a Desecrate Prefix. This prefix is usually not ideal because what you actually want is All Skills Quality, which is a suffix.

Therefore, activate an Omen of Sinistral Crystallization again and use a Perfect Essence of Enhancement. This removes Desecrate modifier while adding Global Armor, Evasion and Energy Shield. After that, continue using Desecrate and an Omen of Light to roll the desired modifiers.

This process is indeed somewhat complicated, and you need to prepare various types of currency as well as an Absent Amulet base. However, as long as you follow these steps, you can obtain the modifiers you want. The exact amount of currency required will ultimately depend on RNG.

WoW Midnight Patch 12.1.5, titled The Promise of Tomorrow, is confirmed to launch on Tuesday, October 13. This update introduces a host of new content alongside a brand-new campaign storyline.

Among the new gameplay features, Labyrinth of Kindo'jan stands out as a unique addition. It is the game's first Megadelve featuring a true labyrinthine design, distinguishing it from standard Delves, which are typically short, fast-paced scenarios.

To help you confidently tackle Labyrinth of Kindo'jan when Patch 12.1.5 goes live, we have compiled a detailed guide based on currently available information.

How to unlock and enter this labyrinth?

Labyrinth of Kindo'jan is located north of Amani Pass in Eversong Woods. However, before you can enter, you must complete a quest titled The Labyrinth.

To start, travel to Tokka's Landing and accept the quest from Kul'amara the Fierce. Afterward, locate Valeera at the entrance of Labyrinth of Kindo'jan; she will guide you through the quest, helping you familiarize yourself with the labyrinth's layout and mechanics.

In essence, this prerequisite quest serves as a tutorial, guiding you to unlock various chambers within the labyrinth and master the skills needed to navigate it effectively. Once completed, return to Kul'amara to fully unlock Labyrinth of Kindo'jan.

Labyrinth of Kindo'jan mechanics

Standard WoW Midnight Delves are designed for solo play or small groups of up to five players, offering fast-paced PvE challenges with adjustable difficulty levels and locations. You can also bring along NPC companions with swappable roles.

As a special Megadelve, Labyrinth of Kindo'jan not only boasts a larger scale and more extensive content and rewards, but it also operates under distinct mechanics.

Simply put, you can view it as a combination of three Delves featuring multiple chambers that you can challenge at will. You can customize your farming route to suit your needs until you unlock Speaker's Chamber and trigger the final boss fight against Kindo'jan.

Labyrinth of Kindo'jan allows you to adjust the difficulty level yourself; notably, Kindo'jan boss fight only becomes available once you set the difficulty to Tier 8. Before that point, you can only unlock standard completion rewards.

The quality of standard rewards depends on how many chambers you clear, so it is best to plan a route that encompasses as many chambers as your capabilities allow.

Generally, the first chamber of every run is Chamber of Rites; you must complete the current chamber before proceeding to the next one.

Additionally, the number and danger level of enemies within each chamber are not fixed. In the same chamber across different runs, you might encounter a dangerous boss one time, yet be lucky enough to find an empty room the next!

A standard completion typically rewards you with a significant amount of WoW Midnight gold and multiple chests. Clearing every additional set of three chambers grants you extra Bountiful Coffers and Bountiful Heavy Trunks.

However, if you defeat Kindo'jan, you can also obtain an Ancestral Bounty, which contains rare Hero Mistcrests and Myth Mistcrests.

It is worth noting that some chambers contain hidden mechanics or items alongside the standard enemies; discovering them can unlock extra loot or provide buffs that aid you in subsequent battles.

How to defeat Kindo'jan?

As the final boss of the new WoW Midnight Megadelve, Kindo'jan possesses unique abilities as well as specific mechanics that require your close attention.

First, Disgraceful Display debuff remains active throughout the fight. You gain a stack whenever you are hit by an avoidable mechanic; if you accumulate three stacks within five minutes, you will be instantly killed, regardless of your role or current status.

During the actual boss fight, the boss consumes the first 90 seconds cycling through his abilities: Eruption of Mojo, Hash'ey's Command, Whirling Axes, and Crushing Blow, before retreating to summon Loa Speakers.

Once the speakers finish casting their abilities, Kindo'jan reappears, moving randomly around the arena and casting abilities chosen at random from his own kit and that of the speakers.

In short, to increase your chances of victory, you must understand these mechanics and the effects of each ability, while also maintaining high mobility during the later stages of the fight.

Labyrinth of Kindo'jan exclusive reputation system

WoW Midnight features a dedicated reputation and reward system for this Megadelve, spanning nine ranks; you gain a rank for every 2,100 Labyrinth Journey progress points earned within Labyrinth of Kindo'jan.

Reputation rewards primarily consist of various buff items with unique effects, the best part being that these items can be used across all WoW Midnight Delves.

Beyond exploring this Megadelve itself, you can earn additional progress points by completing the weekly Delve turn-in quest, A Gnawing Void of Curiosity.

Labyrinth of Kindo'jan reward breakdown

Completing a tier or collecting specific rewards in Labyrinth of Kindo'jan unlocks associated achievements. While not classified as WoW Midnight meta-achievements, they serve as a testament to your combat prowess.

Secret chests hidden throughout the chambers offer transmog items, toys, and cosmetic rewards.

Standard reward chests contain gold, Champion-track gear, Undercoin, Corrosive Coin, and more. However, the most valuable items are Heroic Soul Fragments; collecting three fragments allows you to craft a random item from the 2/6 Hero track.

Additionally, Labyrinth of Kindo'jan introduces three new Curio rewards: Viperwind Idol, Dusty Loa Totem, and Soul-Cracking Dreamcatcher, all of which can be upgraded to Rank 5.

Once WoW Midnight Patch 12.1.5 goes live, you can chart your own path through the new content; however, if you want to secure a wealth of rewards quickly, clearing Labyrinth of Kindo'jan on a lower difficulty is definitely the best choice!

In WoW Forever, every part of the game has undergone major changes. One system that has always been well suited for additional content and has remained a core part of world-building is reputation.

In the past, players could complete various quests tailored to different factions, gradually increase their reputation, earn their trust, and unlock gear, profession recipes, and even items required to take on certain raids.

In WoW Forever, we can see both a rework of the old reputation system and the addition of entirely new reputations. Let's take a look at what is different about the reputation system.

Old Reputations

Gelkis & Magram Clan Centaur

In Vanilla WoW, many reputations felt very incomplete. Aside from a few vendor items or several quests, there was very little content associated with them. In WoW Forever, the official team seems to be trying to make these often-forgotten reputations more valuable.

The most typical example, which was also mentioned at BlizzCon, is Gelkis & Magram Clan Centaur factions in Desolace.

In the past, these two factions were simply rival clans in Desolace. Players could only choose to help one side, gaining access to a questline and a small number of exclusive rewards.

The problem was that these reputations had no vendors. Only one questline offered some exclusive WoW Forever gold and gear, and the gear was not particularly good. Beyond that, the factions had little else to offer.

In WoW Forever, however, reputation vendors have been added, offering a large selection of exclusive loot, including several solid pieces of gear and new exclusive recipes.

There also seem to be new questlines waiting to be unlocked and progressed, potentially involving Maraudon or the new Shendraos subzone in Desolace.

Ravenholdt

Ravenholdt is a rogue-exclusive faction located in the mountains of Hillsbrad Foothills. Only rogues can enter after receiving an invitation from their class trainer at level 24.

In the past, this faction was essentially just a cool piece of background lore that never truly served much of a purpose, with only a few limited characters associated with it.

In WoW Forever, however, this faction has received an update. Players can take on several quests to learn more about its conflict with Syndicate and earn additional reputation by completing them. There are currently four new quests on the test realm, although more may be added in the future.

Steamwheedle Cartel

Steamwheedle Cartel consists of several classic-era goblin factions located in Gadgetzan, Booty Bay, Ratchet, and Everlook.

In the past, these factions offered little beyond vendor discounts, although players could earn a large amount of reputation by completing quests from goblin NPCs across the world.

In WoW Forever, however, these locations have all received vendors associated with their respective reputations. They offer exclusive items, including fairly powerful gear and cosmetics that fit the themes of each faction and region.

Wintersaber Trainers & Venomhide Ravasaur

These are two counterpart reputations from Vanilla WoW, corresponding to Alliance and Horde respectively. Their main rewards are exclusive epic mounts for each faction. However, the two factions were not introduced at the same time and were separated by several years.

In WoW Forever, Venomhide Ravasaur will likely be added relatively soon, as the mount has already been datamined. This means it may not need to be introduced through Cataclysm expansion in the future.

Beyond the reputation factions mentioned above, many other factions will only become available after raids are released. They may also receive additional content like the old reputations above, perhaps in the form of more quests or additional gear.

Overall, we have already seen some overlooked reputations from Vanilla WoW receive new items and quests, giving them a more complete and meaningful role in the world. More content will very likely appear by the time the game officially launches.

New Reputations

Darkspear Raiders & Theramore Expeditionary Force

These are two new PvP reputations associated with the new Darkspear Islands battleground.

Horde side is represented by Darkspear Raiders, while Alliance side is represented by Theramore Expeditionary Force. Both factions provide PvP players who participate in the battleground with a large selection of new gear, joining the ranks of other battleground reputations.

Brotherhood of the Horse & Boulder Ogres

Brotherhood of the Horse and Boulder Ogres are new factions located in Riverglades, corresponding to Alliance and Horde respectively.

They should offer rewards and progression related to the zone and its dungeon. At least for Brotherhood of the Horse, there may be some kind of faction-related horse mount, while Boulder Ogres should have a corresponding Horde version.

High Order & Windshapers

Skyborn have two faction-specific reputations, with Windshapers representing Horde and High Order representing Alliance. They will likely function similarly to other racial reputations, allowing players to unlock mounts from other races after reaching Exalted.

Barkskin Burrow & The Watchers

These two factions are not hostile to each other, but both are closely connected to the new Mount Hyjal zone and its associated raid.

Barkskin Burrow may be the reputation associated with Hyjal Summit raid, or it could serve as a general reputation for Mount Hyjal zone, functioning similarly to Cenarion Circle in Silithus.

The Watchers are an elite organization within night elf society made up of powerful jailers and marshals. Their background is connected to the new Barrow Deeps raid, although the exact methods of gaining reputation have not yet been confirmed.

The Watchers reputation will very likely be deeply tied to the story and progression of this raid. Players speculate that Illidan Stormrage may be imprisoned within Barrow Deeps.

Profession Reputations

There are also new profession reputations that unlock a large number of new recipes through a special currency. This currency can be obtained by turning in resources placed inside Whalid Crates, which can be discovered while traveling throughout the world or obtained from Auction House.

Every profession has its own recipes, so if you care about obtaining strong crafted items while leveling, do not skip this part.

Overall, WoW Forever has tremendous potential when it comes to profession updates and reputation changes, which could make these systems much more valuable. Hopefully, they will become more substantial without bringing back the painful and tedious reputation grinds of the past.

If PlayStyles represent the exclusive, advanced abilities of FC 27 players, then skill moves are special maneuvers designed to deceive opponents, moves that require you, the player, to master specific button inputs and execution techniques.

With every new release in the series, fresh skill moves are added; consequently, the total number of moves available in FIFA 27 has reached well over a hundred.

Mastering every single skill move is not only incredibly difficult but also unnecessary, as not all of them offer practical value in FUT 27.

Therefore, we have selected a few high-value skill moves that are frequently used in FUT 27 to highlight for you here:

• Right Stick
• Giant Fake Shot
• Controlled Sprint
• Ball Roll
• Roulette
• Spin Cancel

Right Stick

As a one-star skill move in FC 27, Right Stick move is both simple and fun; it provides a nice speed boost and creates excellent opportunities for volleys.

It is particularly effective when you are sprinting and an opposing defender rushes toward you: a quick flick of the right stick allows for a superb touch that changes your direction. Alternatively, you can flick the stick at an angle to alter your path and outsmart the defender.

In previous titles, this move didn't work well for certain players, but that issue has now been fixed. At times, this skill move can even evolve into a spectacular Joga Bonito style maneuver.

To execute this move, simply press down on the right stick while moving. For instance, if you push the stick up to make your player run forward, pressing the right stick at that moment allows your left stick input to determine the subsequent direction of movement.

Giant Fake Shot

This skill move is ideal for use inside the penalty area, helping you change direction quickly and carve out a shooting angle. Executing a 90-degree turn with it is a powerful way to tear open the opponent's defense.

To get the best results from Giant Fake Shot, it is crucial to use a fast player, ideally one with both Sprint Speed and Acceleration ratings above 85.

If the player has a skill move rating of four stars or higher, the move executes even faster. Fortunately, all the top meta attacking players in FIFA 27 meet these criteria.

However, if you are lacking such players, or if you've mastered a 4-star or 5-star skill move but can't execute it, remember to consume FC 27 coins to acquire the necessary players via the transfer market or packs.

As for Fake Shot, we recommend avoiding the standard short-pass button combination in FUT 27; instead, combine Square or Circle button with X button to cancel the animation, then use the left stick to choose your direction of attack.

Controlled Sprint

Although not strictly classified as a standard FIFA 27 skill move, Controlled Sprint is definitely worth mentioning because it is incredibly effective.

It works particularly well with players who possess Technical PlayStyle, making it ideal for exploiting the gap between full-backs and center-backs.

To use this move, first adjust your position and direction with the left stick, then hold R1 to accelerate while maintaining close ball control. You can also flick the left stick quickly to execute rapid touches and agile changes of direction.

However, the best approach is to use the left stick for movement and fine-tuning, then hold R1 to burst into open space.

Ball Roll

This is a 2-star skill move that has been a staple of FIFA series for a long time; it is simple to execute and extremely versatile. It is perfect for improving passing accuracy when the angle is tight, simply perform a ball roll followed immediately by a pass.

It is also highly effective for finding new passing lanes if your initial route is blocked. Furthermore, the ball roll transitions smoothly into other moves and can even be used to control the ball the moment you receive it.

When necessary, you can also use the ball roll to cancel other actions, such as Power Shot.

To execute this move in FC 27, simply hold the right stick up or down, depending on the direction you want to move. To perform a continuous ball roll, slowly rotate the right stick.

Roulette

This 3-star skill move in FUT 27, sometimes simply called the spin, is inspired by the signature move of the legendary Zinedine Zidane.

During a match, when an opposing defender rushes at you and you need to make a slight directional adjustment, using Roulette allows your player to shield the ball with their body and evade a collision.

This move is particularly effective on the flanks; when you cut into the penalty area, it can throw opponents into a panic. A quick turn allows you to easily shake off defenders and leave them moving in the wrong direction.

To execute Roulette, you must rotate the right stick 180 degrees, always starting the motion from behind the player. The direction in which you flick the right stick at the end of the rotation determines the direction the ball travels as you exit the move.

Spin Cancel

As a cancel type skill move in FUT 27, Spin Cancel can completely confuse opponents, allow for a sudden change in direction, and provide a significant speed boost.

It is worth noting that while both 3-star and 4-star skillers can perform this move, 5-star skillers execute a variation known as McGeady Cancel.

However, mastering this move can be tricky. Before attempting it, you must first learn Berbatov Spin. The specific input involves flicking the right stick twice in succession: the first flick follows your running direction, while the second is directed either up or down.

To execute Spin Cancel, you must press L2 and R2 simultaneously while the move is in progress, then use the left stick to choose your exit direction.

The key is that the second and third steps must happen at the same time. After completing the move, continue holding the sprint button (R2) to gain a substantial burst of speed.

While mastering these skill moves in FIFA 27 won't guarantee a win every time, it will certainly equip you to handle most standard matches effectively! Good luck!

With the new league approaching, the endgame overhaul in Path of Exile 3.30 is undoubtedly the hottest topic of discussion. A sense of underlying dissatisfaction has recently permeated the community regarding current mapping returns and loot mechanics; many players are wondering what changes in 3.30 could make PoE endgame appealing again.

Mapping Rewards Must Match Difficulty

The most frustrating aspect of the current endgame is that boss rushing yields far greater returns than the painstaking effort of juicing maps.

Players spend significant time boosting monster counts and cranking up map difficulty, only to find that the returns pale in comparison to simply speed-running bosses in a few white maps.

Consequently, players striving for ultimate builds feel that the effort to become more powerful is pointless, leading to a loss of motivation for further progression. 

When everyone shifts to boss rushing, the gameplay inevitably becomes monotonous.

PoE 3.30 endgame environment players desire is one where higher difficulty translates to better rewards.

If players are willing to expend the effort to face hordes of deadly monsters, they should be rewarded with valuable drops; this provides the incentive to theory-craft and refine builds.

If the difficulty is cranked up but the rewards fail to keep pace, players will be unwilling to invest energy into developing their characters and will quickly grow bored.

Furthermore, in the long run, if no one is willing to tackle the resource-intensive, high-difficulty content in Path of Exile, the league's economy will inevitably suffer.

Adjusting the Loot System

The Drop Pool

After numerous league updates and mechanic changes, players have frequently voiced concerns that the core drop pool has become chaotic and cluttered with too many items.

A major source of frustration is the abundance of useless Unique items; rare monsters often drop piles of junk that litter the ground.

As a result, truly valuable items become rare sights, leading to a poor and exhausting loot experience.

To address this situation, the development team could look to the tier-based drop system in PoE 2 for inspiration; that would be a promising direction for adjustments.

They could introduce brand-new, rare base items - such as Simplex Amulet or Cogwork Ring - into the global drop pool, or increase the frequency of useful PoE currency drops, ensuring players feel genuinely rewarded while mapping.

Furthermore, rather than constantly introducing new items, the team could completely overhaul older Unique items by adding new modifiers, thereby making them viable and useful once again.

Of course, completely revamping the drop system for PoE 3.30 carries significant risk; it will be a true test of the team's ability to strike a balance that satisfies the player base.

Random Drops

Beyond the cluttered drop pool, players are also hoping for adjustments to the random drop mechanics in PoE 3.30.

Many players fondly recall the thrill of stumbling upon a top-tier item - like a Headhunter or a Mirror of Kalandra - while casually mapping.

The current issue, however, is that Tier 0 Uniques drop too frequently, stripping these elite items of their sense of rarity and excitement.

Players have suggested an approach similar to how Eldritch currency drops: the base drop rate in standard maps is extremely low - relying purely on luck for the occasional surprise - yet players who want a reliable way to obtain them can specifically farm certain bosses or mechanics.

Targeted farming remains crucial for Path of Exile 3.30; if top-tier gear relied solely on random drops, the effort players put into optimizing their builds would lose its meaning.

What the players are essentially saying is that they hope the development team will design the new league to retain some of those surprising, random drops while also providing ways for players to engage in targeted farming that feels just right.

Optimizing Scarab and Divination Card Mechanics

While new strategies involving Scarabs have certainly been introduced to the game, they have also altered the existing economic landscape.

Players used to love specifically farming Divination Cards, but that playstyle has largely fallen out of favor, leaving those who enjoyed targeting specific gear items at a loss for what to do next.

Furthermore, Divination Cards inherently involve a gambling element, which easily leads to polarized outcomes: a lucky few strike it rich in Path of Exile, while the majority suffer losses. This dynamic also accelerates the inflation of currency costs for high-value items.

Many players look back fondly on the days when they could engage with mechanics simply by adding a few basic materials to a map, rather than having to study complex Scarab combinations as is required now.

Some players are also calling on the development team to ensure that PoE 3.30 restores profitability for the player base, lowers the barrier to entry for specific mechanics, and ensures that the rewards ultimately justify the effort invested.

Additionally, a league needs to provide average players with a reliable way to generate basic income through safety net mechanics, allowing them to progress into the endgame before gradually pursuing high-risk, high-reward farming strategies.

In short, the endgame overhaul players are hoping for in Path of Exile 3.30 isn't just a simple numerical tweak; they want a sensible redesign of both drop mechanics and gameplay systems.

With the new league approaching, what endgame changes would you most like to see?

Wardogs Season 2 will launch on October 15, bringing several new mechanics, an economic reset, and a wide range of balance changes.

Wardogs Season 1 was a huge success, so players are paying close attention to how Season 2 will perform. Although the official team has not released a detailed post yet, the developers have discussed their balance plans for Season 2 in interviews.

October 2 Hotfix

IR Goggles

IR Goggles were too powerful, allowing players to spot enemies directly from one side of the map to the other. Snipers could first mark a target with a rangefinder and then aim down sights to secure a one-shot kill. Even more importantly, the goggles could mark targets through smoke, allowing players to simply fire into the smoke and eliminate them.

After the hotfix released on October 2, IR Goggles were disabled from Vendor until Season 2. When they return, they will require Batteries. According to the official team, this change was made because player feedback showed that the goggles were simply too powerful.

CIWS

CIWS can now destroy Havoc in around 6 seconds, compared with roughly 12 seconds previously. The developers admitted that the previous patch overcorrected its effectiveness, so the issue has already been addressed through a hotfix.

This change probably will not be reverted in Season 2 because helicopter base invasions have been somewhat too powerful, and the official team needs to tone them down.

Parachute Mechanic

The development team believes the current parachute mechanic makes helicopters feel almost like teleporters for passengers. Pilots only need to drop Hot Zone players over Hot Zone, and they barely need to land at all.

In the current meta, players almost have to carry a parachute. Without one, pilots will constantly urge you to jump because they simply do not want to land and would rather fly over the target area and let players jump out on their own.

The development team plans to raise the minimum parachute deployment height from the current roughly 2.5 meters to 25 meters, which is the normal height they originally intended.

The goal is to make players rely more on pilots to land normally instead of having passengers immediately parachute toward the destination as soon as the helicopter reaches the target area.

The official team may also increase the value of parachutes. In Season 1, a parachute could be obtained for only 100 cash, so losing one was not a major setback.

After the adjustment, parachutes would no longer be an automatic choice for every loadout, while also encouraging pilots to actually land and drop players at better positions.

If pilots are more willing to land, infantry countering helicopters with RPGs and rockets could also become more interesting because helicopters would have to fly at lower altitudes.

However, not every pilot is reliable. A bad pilot could leave you in a terrible position, get shot down, or crash the helicopter themselves. Without a parachute, teammates would not even be able to jump out and escape, meaning everyone could end up going down together.

Level 4 Helmet

Players have been asking for countermeasures against Level 4 helmets. They can block multiple headshots, and although they add some extra weight, they have few meaningful drawbacks. They also look like a full-face shield, which is why many players want some form of audio or visual drawback.

The developers have listened to this feedback and plan to add obvious visual and audio limitations to Level 4 helmets, similar to wearing a large face mask in Tarkov.

The visor of Level 4 helmet will also fog up during rainy weather and cannot be raised or removed. With rain being added in Season 2, this will directly affect the usefulness of Level 4 helmets.

If you cannot put the helmet away in your backpack, you will have to either choose not to wear it or endure restricted visibility in the rain.

Content Retained after Wipe

In Season 2, level progression and Cash will be reset, while remaining Wardogs cash will automatically be converted into Gold Bars. Meanwhile, Gold Bars and cosmetics obtained through Gold Market will be retained permanently.

Everything in Gold Bar Store will be retained except Black & Gold AK-47, which the official team uses as bait to catch cheaters.

The official team has not yet determined the length of each season, as they are still considering when the full version of the game should be released. They estimate that it will take 23 months, or roughly two years.

Progression System

The official team also discussed experience and progression. Instead of simply increasing everyone's experience gains, their plan is to introduce a completely new resource called Intel.

Currently, players unlock entire weapons. In the future, Intel may allow players to return to the front-end Gunsmith and unlock weapon attachments.

There is currently Cash and experience, while Intel will be added later. Intel will be used to unlock Weapon Parts.

This means weapon progression will no longer simply involve leveling up and suddenly receiving another gun. Instead, progression will revolve around a base weapon platform, with players gradually unlocking parts and customizing it, significantly changing how the progression system works.

All of the information above comes from details revealed by the official team in its blog posts, and some aspects may still be adjusted during development. In any case, the official team may release the detailed Season 2 balance patch very soon, so it is worth waiting for the full details.

In the Aion 2 combat environment, a well-designed macro can significantly reduce the burden of operations, allowing players to focus more on positioning and battlefield judgment. However, the game's built-in macro system is explained rather briefly, leaving many players confused upon first encounter.

To truly master macro, the key lies in understanding Skill Priority and the macro's operational logic, and prioritizing them appropriately based on the actual situation of skills. Below, we'll start with basic settings and, considering the practical needs of different class roles, introduce how to create more user-friendly macro.

Prerequisite Settings: Ensuring Macro System Works Properly

Before creating a macro, several key settings must be adjusted; otherwise, the macro may not function correctly.

First, go to Settings, select Key Settings, switch to General tab, and scroll down to Gameplay area. Here you can find Macro option, which is unbound by default.

It is recommended to assign it to a key that can be easily held down with one finger, as you will need to continuously hold down this key throughout the combat to keep the macro running. Mouse 3 or Mouse 4 are common choices. If the mouse doesn't have extra buttons, you can also choose a button on the keyboard near the movement keys.

Next, pay attention to Skill Queue settings. In General Control Mode, find Skill Queue and turn it off. When Skill Queue is enabled, the game attempts to buffer skill input, but in scenarios where macro are running, this can interfere with cooldown management and animation cancellation accuracy, causing some skills to not trigger in the expected order. Disabling it will make macro execution cleaner and more efficient.

Core Mechanism: Skill Priority

Aion 2's hotbar system and Macro system are actually two working together. Understanding their relationship is a prerequisite for building effective macro.

Skill Order refers to the vertical stacking of skills in the same hotbar slot. Each hotbar slot can hold a maximum of 4 skills. When the player presses the button corresponding to that slot, the game will first try to use the skill at the bottom.

If that skill is on cooldown or its activation condition is not met, the system will automatically check the next skill upwards, and so on, until a currently available skill is found. This means that skill arrangement is essentially a priority system, not a fixed combo - skills at the bottom have the highest priority, decreasing as you move upwards.

Macro are another layer of mechanism. They allow you to repeatedly trigger multiple hotbar slots in the background by holding down a designated macro key. In other words, the macro handles the repeated pressing of multiple keys, while the skill order determines which skill is used first on a given key.

Both can be used in combination: register multiple hotbar slots within a macro, with each slot having its own skill priority order. That is, the order of slots registered in the macro determines the trigger order of the skill group, while the skill order within each slot determines which skill in that group is used first.

Understanding this, the logic of building macro becomes clear - the most important thing is not simply stuffing all the skills in, but observing the cooldown time, resource consumption, animation time, and usage conditions of each skill, and then rationally arranging their priorities.

Core Principles of Skill Selection and Sorting

As we know from the above, the most critical decisions in macro building are which skills to put in the macro and in what order. A well-designed skill rotation not only improves combat efficiency but also provides a smoother gaming experience for players during daily monster grinding, leveling, and accumulating Aion 2 Kinah.

Cooldown Determines Skill Order

This is the most error-prone part. Macro execution logic works like this: starting from the first skill slot, if the skill in that slot is available, it's executed; otherwise, it jumps to the next slot. Therefore, the skill with the longest cooldown should be placed at the very beginning of the macro (the first slot to trigger), followed by skills with shorter cooldowns or instant casts. If a basic attack with no cooldown is placed at the beginning, it will always be available, causing the macro to never execute subsequent skills.

Which skills are suitable for macro?

Attack skills with no cooldown and skills with short cooldowns are the best partners for macro; they provide reliable filler damage.

The following types of skills are recommended for manual control:

• Long-cooldown buff skills and Stigma skills: If used automatically by macro while clearing mobs, they may enter cooldown before they are ready to face a boss.
• Emergency mana regeneration skills: Use them flexibly based on current MP consumption to avoid unnecessary premature cooldowns.
• Movement and defensive skills: Release them flexibly based on the current battle situation and enemy actions to avoid being unable to respond at crucial moments due to automatic macro use.

Macro Configuration References

Different classes have very different skill combinations and resource mechanisms, and macro configurations need to be adapted accordingly. Below are some macro configuration ideas representing melee burst, melee sustained DPS, tank, and ranged DPS classes, respectively.

Assassin

In Aion 2, the core output of Assassins relies on backstab positioning and critical hit triggers. The recommended macro sequence is: Insignia Explosion → Heart Gore → Savage Roar

These three are arranged according to the principle of longest to shortest cooldown: Insignia Explosion, as a burst skill, has the longest cooldown, while Savage Roar has a shorter cooldown or comes with a buff effect.

Quick Slice should be kept on a separate key and manually held down, not included in a macro. As a basic attack, it not only reliably restores MP but also allows for animation cancellation between macro skills, improving the overall output rhythm.

Buff skills such as Illusive Clone and Swift Contract should be manually activated before engaging in combat. Movement skills such as Shadowstrike must also be manually controlled, as when to teleport behind an enemy needs to be judged based on the battlefield situation.

Gladiator

Gladiator's macro configuration is relatively simple. It is recommended to build around three core skills: Rage Burst → Overhead Slam → Rending Blow

Rage Burst has the longest cooldown and is placed first; Overhead Slam and Rending Blow are arranged in order as the main rotation output skills. Basic attacks should be reserved for manual left-click use, for mana regeneration and animation cancellation. While Ruinous Blow deals extremely high damage, its long cooldown suggests leaving it outside of macro and manually casting it at crucial moments.

Templar

As a tank, Templar macro have a different design goal than DPS classes. Combat macro should build a stable threat rotation around Vicious Strike and Shield Smite. Defiance, as an emergency crowd control and defensive skill, should never be buried in regular attack macro and must be used manually in dangerous situations.

It's worth noting that Templar is recommended to use target lock mode rather than action combat mode, as precise boss facing is crucial in the tank role.

Ranger

Rangers are highly sensitive to network latency, and macro systems can effectively mitigate skill combos caused by high latency. It's recommended to bind the macro panel to the mouse side button, building a skill chain of Gale Arrow → Marking Shot → Snare Shot. Set a delay of 10 to 20 milliseconds between each skill; if latency is high, the interval can be adjusted to 40 milliseconds.

Conclusion

Aion 2's Macro system is essentially an efficiency tool. Its value lies not in replacing player decision-making, but in automating repetitive skill cycles, allowing players to focus more on positioning, target selection, and skill timing.

By mastering the two core rules of prioritizing bottom-level skills and determining their order based on cooldown time, and then adjusting skill combinations according to your class characteristics, you can build a truly smooth macro that will significantly improve your performance in both PvE dungeons and PvP combat.

Adventurers, the update schedule for RuneScape: Dragonwilds towards the end of the year is becoming clear; if you are looking for your next major goal, Luminance is an update you'll want to keep an eye on.

Let's explore the details of Luminance update so you can see what's in store and decide how to approach it at your own pace.

Update Timing

Current information places RuneScape: Dragonwilds Luminance update in December 2026. It is classified as a major update rather than a standard monthly patch.

Luminance focuses on two key areas: an all-new Prayer skill and a new tier of materials.

Additionally, the update will feature content centered on narrative, music, Elven aesthetics, and construction kits.

In short, players can look forward to new gameplay mechanics involving character progression, collecting, and crafting systems.

Compared to Luminance, the updates scheduled for October and November are smaller in scale; their primary purpose is to keep the game active rather than releasing massive new zones early.

Therefore, if you are waiting for a brand-new map, Luminance - and the content following it - will be well worth your attention.

Story Background

Serving as a prologue to the 2027 Blood Crystal Saga, Luminance tasks players with protecting Ceridwen and her child - an Elven mother and offspring fleeing the ruthless bounty hunter, Morwyn.

The story leads players to Elven city of Ailddinas, a place of towering crystalline spires and mysterious forests that has been corrupted by Nos Clan.

If you enjoy following storylines, the conflict involving Ailddinas and Nos Clan will serve as a central narrative thread for your journey.

Musical Gameplay

Luminance also introduces new gameplay mechanics centered on music.

Players can master Lyre to channel their inner bard by resonating with Songstones, and even resonate with Fairy Rings to access hidden locations across Ashenfall.

This means that music in RuneScape: Dragonwilds is not merely background atmosphere but a tool for exploration - one that could influence how you uncover secrets.

You can familiarize yourself with the existing map now to locate Songstones and Fairy Rings more quickly once Luminance launches, thereby reducing time spent wandering aimlessly.

Prayer Skill

Perhaps the most notable feature of Luminance is the introduction of Prayer skill.

The mechanics of Prayer in Luminance differ from the versions found in RuneScape and Old School RuneScape; here, players will engage in deeper practice and connect with the divine through activities such as scattering ashes and burying bones.

Official details regarding how Prayer skill integrates into your adventures will be revealed closer to Luminance's launch.

However, if you enjoy experimenting with new gameplay mechanics in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, keeping an eye on Prayer skill now will help you decide - once Luminance goes live - whether to incorporate it into your daily routine.

It is likely to alter how you allocate your time and RuneScape: Dragonwilds items; if you wish to plan ahead, you might consider setting aside time to train Prayer, making adjustments once the specific details are unveiled.

Appearance, Equipment, and Construction

Luminance also introduces Elven-themed aesthetics and gear, offering players brand-new customization options, including new facial features and Elven ears.

New weapons, armor, and vestiges can be tracked and acquired using Harmonised Crystal Fragments.

On the construction front, Luminance will launch a Prifddinas-inspired building kit featuring an elegant green-and-white color scheme and new vaulted roof components.

If you enjoy taking your time to build up a stronghold, look forward to redesigning your space with these new architectural options once the update arrives.

If you have already established a fully developed home in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, this update offers a great opportunity to rethink your layout choices.

Quests, Events, and Vestiges

Naturally, a major update brings new quests and events; it is the story of Ailddinas - along with the exploration of Songstones and Fairy Rings - that paves the way for these new objectives.

As previously mentioned, vestiges in Luminance will link to Harmonised Crystal Fragments, suggesting a likely connection to new challenges or rewards.

Once Luminance officially launches, you can make it a key focus of your exploration to see how it integrates into your adventures.

You can also view the new quests and events as a way to familiarize yourself with Luminance region and mechanics in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, allowing you to gradually work your way up to more challenges.

What can you do in the meantime?

Even though the minor updates in October and November won't replace the content of Luminance, they can help you stay in the groove between now and December.

You could start by organizing your resources, wrapping up current goals, and setting aside time to train Prayer skill and work with the new tier of materials.

Alternatively, you could explore the existing areas of Ashenfall ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the map, preparing for your future search for Songstones and Fairy Rings in Luminance.

If you're interested in construction, consider gathering a stock of basic materials now so you can put them to use once Prifddinas-style kit becomes available.

Then, once Luminance launches, you can progress through the content by following the new quests, events, and vestiges.

Whether you prefer combat, construction, or exploration, Luminance offers gameplay elements worth focusing on.

To avoid a scramble on launch day, you could create a simple preparation checklist, addressing your resource, gear, and stronghold needs for RuneScape: Dragonwilds in advance.

With the December launch of Luminance just around the corner, do you plan to try out Prayer skill first, or dive into the new building kit?

Diablo 4 Season 15 has a fairly serious exploit. Players can equip one more Unique Charm than normally allowed. If you see someone on the leaderboard using two Unique Charms along with a Hellfire Torch, they are most likely taking advantage of this exploit.

The official decision is to temporarily allow the exploit because its requirements are relatively demanding, and not every player can take advantage of it. The exploit will be fixed in the next Season. In other words, if you want to, you can also use this exploit to potentially double your damage.

Exploit Mechanics

To use this exploit, you need the following items:

• Seal of the Golden Epiphany: Allows you to equip 1 additional Unique Charm.
• Seal of the Diamond Mind: Reduces the number of Charms required for a Set Bonus by 1.
• Hellfire Torch: Increases the set count of a designated Charm Set by +1, effectively providing one additional set count.

First, equip Seal of the Golden Epiphany. This Seal allows you to equip up to 3 Unique Charms.

While Seal of the Golden Epiphany is active, equip Hellfire Torch and 2 other Unique Charms of your choice.

Without removing any of these Unique Charms, switch Seal to Diamond Mind. This Seal reduces the number of Charms required to complete a Set Bonus.

The game will retain the effects of the 3 Unique Charms you previously equipped while applying the set bonus rules of the new Seal.

As a result, you can enjoy the effects of 3 Unique Charms at the same time while also receiving the full 5-piece Set Bonus. This can increase your damage by at least 1 to 1.5 times, which is absolutely impossible under the normal rules.

Of course, the requirements are also quite demanding because you need to obtain these Diablo 4 items first before taking advantage of this exploit and their interactions to achieve a major overall gear upgrade.

Official Response

This exploit has indeed caused some very negative effects. Basically, players competing at the top of the leaderboard have to use it, otherwise they will be left far behind by other players.

However, the official team has chosen not to fix the exploit immediately because many players have already invested a great deal of time farming Hellfire Torches. They do not want to simply remove this interaction or take away what players have worked for, so they have decided to allow the exploit to remain for the rest of the current Season.

The negative impact of this exploit is limited mostly to the very top players, since both Mythic Seals and Hellfire Torches are extremely rare. Only a small portion of players can obtain all of them, and as the official team has stated, doing so requires a significant amount of time.

How To Farm These Items?

For Mythic Seals, the highest drop rate in Season 15 comes from Capstone Dungeons. Their difficulty is roughly equivalent to Torment 13, so they are quite challenging. However, the bosses at the end of these dungeons have an exceptionally high Mythic Unique drop rate, which also includes Mythic Seals.

For Hellfire Torch, you first need to complete the Season 15 Seasonal Questline and unlock Torment difficulty. After that, challenge the Season-exclusive Echoes of the three Prime Evils. They have a chance to drop their corresponding Splinter.

After collecting all three Splinters, you need to transmute them in Horadric Cube to obtain Wirt's Lucky Coin.

Find and read 10 Deckard Cain's Journals scattered throughout Sanctuary. Then return to the Imperial Library and speak with Deckard Cain. He will open a portal leading to the reconstructed Old Tristram.

Find the fountain in the center of Old Tristram town and make sure Wirt's Lucky Coin is in your inventory. Interact with the fountain and make a wish. This will open a red portal, and entering it will start the Echoes of Tristram Boss fight.

Here, you need to face Diablo, Baal, and Mephisto at the same time. Defeating them will guarantee a Hellfire Torch drop.

How To Get Splinters?

Helltide

In Helltide, look for Echoes of the Primeval to spawn, which can be an Echo of Diablo, an Echo of Baal, or an Echo of Mephisto.

They have a chance to spawn whenever players complete a Grim Favor event, earn Whispers of the Dead points, complete an Open World event, or even finish a Rupture Portal in Helltide.

This spawn chance applies anywhere in the open world, not just Helltide. However, Helltide has more players around, making it easier to encounter other players who are also completing these activities. When an Echo of the Primeval is about to spawn, all players will receive a warning, allowing them to arrive and help.

They have roughly an 80% chance of dropping a random Splinter. If they spawn consistently, they can be a very good source.

Capstone Dungeons

The boss at the end of each dungeon can drop any of the three Splinters, but has a higher chance of dropping the Splinter associated with that boss.

Since the three dungeons have similar efficiency, you should farm the dungeon associated with Splinter you need.

• Splinter of Hatred: Defeat Mephisto in Durance of Hate in Hawezar.
• Splinter of Destruction: Defeat Baal in Worldstone Keep in Fractured Peaks.
• Splinter of Terror: Defeat Diablo in Labyrinth in Scosglen.

Splinter drops are not 100% guaranteed, so you may need to run the dungeons several times.

Compared with the number of runs required, these bosses have a relatively low chance of dropping Splinters. However, unlike Echoes in Helltide, the bosses are always available here, with the main drawback being their low drop rate. In addition, you can only hold one of each type of Splinter, and they cannot be stacked.

If you want Seasonal Reputation, experience, Paragon Levels, and similar rewards, go to Helltide. You can farm those rewards while also trying to trigger Echoes and obtain Splinters.

If you are more interested in Mythic items, including Mythic Seals and Resplendent Sparks for crafting, farm Capstone Dungeons at the highest Torment difficulty.

Either way, farming these items involves a lot of RNG. However, if you eventually manage to obtain the required Charms and Seals and complete the setup, the upgrade will be enormous as long as you have the full set and it fits your build.