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MapleStory Classic World's first Halloween event officially began on October 28th at 00:00 UTC and will continue until November 18th at 23:59 UTC. This is its first major event since its grand launch, with extremely low entry requirements: any character of level 10 or higher can join.

The core of the event revolves around the NPC Malady. Players need to collect Halloween Candies to exchange for the ultimate commemorative weapon, Pumpkin Basket - a weapon with no class restrictions and a movement speed bonus.

For players still in the early game who need to carefully allocate MS Classic World mesos, this practical equipment that can be obtained without additional investment is especially worth prioritizing.

How to obtain Pumpkin Basket?

To obtain the event-exclusive weapon, Pumpkin Basket, players need to complete two main steps: first, collect Halloween Candies and give them to the NPC; then, complete the hidden quest Trick or Treat!, delivering three bags of candy to three children on Victoria Island.

Collecting Halloween Candies

During the event, players who reach Level 10 can go to Henesys or Kerning City, find the NPC Malady, and accept Halloween Candies quest.

The quest requires players to collect 100 Halloween Candies by defeating monsters and then return to Malady to deliver them. Candies can drop from any monster of level 10 and above, so players can choose suitable hunting areas based on their character's strength, without needing to specifically challenge high-level enemies to complete the quest.

For players new to MSCW, a more efficient method is to collect candies while leveling up daily. This allows for steady progress and avoids frequent trips between different maps to find quest materials.

Collecting 100 Halloween Candies and returning to Malady to complete the quest will unlock subsequent hidden quests.

Complete the hidden quest Trick or Treat!

After accepting the hidden quest Trick or Treat!, Malady will divide the candy you've collected into three bags and ask you to deliver them to three children spending Halloween alone on Victoria Island.

However, Malady won't reveal the children's identities or locations, only providing clues to their locations:

• Dark Tunnel
• Open Field
• High Ground

While the exact map coordinates of the three children haven't been confirmed yet, combining the clues with the terrain of Victoria Island, players can prioritize exploring areas matching the descriptions and keep an eye out for any child NPCs nearby to improve their search efficiency.

After delivering all three bags of candy, return to Malady for the final dialogue to receive Pumpkin Basket.

Pumpkin Basket Attributes and Practical Value

The Pumpkin Basket is a tradable one-handed sword that can be equipped by characters at Level 10. Its specific attributes are as follows:

• Weapon Attack: +27
• Speed: +3
• Attack Speed: Fast
• Upgrade Slots: 7

For characters level 10-14, this weapon provides consistent attack power and additional movement speed, making it quite practical as early-game transitional equipment.

For Warriors, its advantages are even more pronounced. While the level 10 Longsword has similar attack power, it requires 20 STR to equip. In contrast, Pumpkin Basket allows players greater flexibility in allocating attribute points early on and allows them to enjoy the combat benefits of the equipment sooner.

Furthermore, as it is an exclusive reward from the Halloween event, Pumpkin Basket still holds some commemorative and collectible value even if the character later acquires a stronger weapon.

Other Event Items

Orange Slime

In addition to the questline, this event introduces Orange Slime in four main towns of MapleStory Classic World. During the event, players can look for them at the following locations:

• Henesys
• Ellinia
• Kerning City
• Perion

Note that Orange Slime will not remain on the map indefinitely; they will disappear approximately 3 minutes after appearing. Therefore, players should deal with these event monsters promptly upon encountering them.

Defeating Orange Slime also offers a chance to obtain Halloween Candies and Malady's Candy series recovery items.

Malady's Candy

Malady's Candy contains three types of candy, used to restore HP, MP, or both simultaneously.

• Red Malady's Candy - Restores 600 HP
• Blue Malady's Candy - Restores 450 MP
• Green Malady's Candy - Restores 300 HP and 300 MP

These three types of candy are tradable, but each item has a stack limit of 100. Players should be mindful of their inventory space while collecting to avoid hindering the pickup of other loot due to an excessive number of items.

Efficient Route and Precautions

For level 10 characters who have just completed their first job advancement, it is recommended to prioritize maps with dense monster populations and a relatively small level gap. If the goal is simply to farm 100 Halloween Candies, consider the western Perion wilderness map or the low-level monster areas around Henesys.

Additionally, if you encounter Orange Slime during the event, prioritize dealing with it. Although it is more dangerous than regular monsters, defeating it has the potential to simultaneously advance your Halloween Candies progress and replenish your recovery candies, making it a win-win wilderness objective.

Overall, MapleStory Classic World Halloween event is definitely worth participating in for beginners. Not only can you get Pumpkin Basket as an early-game weapon, but you can also collect other holiday rewards. Take advantage of the event before it ends!

Winning a gunfight in CoD Modern Warfare 4 is rarely just about who has the fastest reaction time; it's about who is better prepared before opening fire and who can maintain a clear, strategic mindset amidst the chaos of combat.

Below, we explore five methods to help you win as many gunfights as possible in MW4:

1. Pre-aiming (Centering)
2. Leveraging Rotational Aim Assist
3. Breaking Down Chaotic Encounters Into 1v1s
4. Using Movement to Alter the Pace of an Engagement
5. Utilizing Supine Slide to Disrupt Opponent Predictions

1. Pre-aiming (Centering)

Centering - keeping your crosshair positioned correctly - is the foundation of your entire gunfight strategy.

As you move around the map, your crosshair should remain near the center of your screen, pre-aligned toward areas where an enemy is likely to appear. Avoid looking down at the ground or leaving your crosshair in irrelevant spots.

When navigating corners, doorways, stairwells, or corridors in MW4, anticipate which side an enemy is most likely to emerge from and position your crosshair accordingly.

This way, when an enemy enters your field of view, you'll need minimal (if any) adjustment before you can start firing.

However, such awareness and habits cannot be developed overnight during actual gunfights.

For this reason, you might choose to buy CoD MW4 Bot Lobbies to practice repeatedly - deliberately reminding yourself to maintain the proper height and orientation of your crosshair, and constantly checking to ensure you are aiming exactly where you should be.

Once pre-aiming becomes muscle memory, your preparation time before an engagement will shrink significantly, allowing you to fire with greater decisiveness.

2. Leveraging Rotational Aim Assist

Many players rely on only one analog stick while shooting, overlooking the value of Rotational Aim Assist.

In Modern Warfare 4, a more effective approach is to strafe (move laterally) while shooting, engaging both analog sticks simultaneously.

Strafing is beneficial because it helps fine-tune your crosshair onto the target while also triggering a stronger Rotational Aim Assist effect, resulting in more stable aim during both close-range and long-range engagements. 

Standing still while shooting might seem stable, but it actually makes it harder to benefit from the adjustments provided by Rotational Aim Assist.

It is important to clarify: keeping yourself in motion - specifically by strafing - doesn't mean moving around aimlessly. Rather, it allows you to leverage Rotational Aim Assist while firing, ensuring your shots land more consistently on the target.

Mastering this technique can significantly reduce the number of mistakes you make during gunfights.

3. Breaking Down Chaotic Encounters Into 1v1s

When approaching high-risk areas like corners or doorways, be careful not to expose yourself to multiple lines of fire simultaneously.

A smarter approach is to use the cover, routes, and positioning advantages available in Modern Warfare 4 to break engagements down into one-on-one duels - or, at the very least, to secure a more favorable angle for the exchange.

Once you have cleared an angle and taken down an opponent, assess your current health and position to decide whether you should recover (heal) or continue pushing forward.

Keep in mind that while jumping around a corner can grant you the initiative and a better field of view, it only improves your odds - it doesn't guarantee a win.

After eliminating an opponent, you must quickly adjust your position to maintain the initiative, ensuring that you continue to face enemies in one-on-one scenarios.

4. Using Movement to Alter the Pace of an Engagement

In Modern Warfare 4, moving around isn't just about looking flashy; it's about making your actions harder for your opponent to predict.

Jump-shotting is highly effective in disrupting an opponent's aim, especially during engagements around corners.

Waddling (strafing back and forth) is useful when pushing forward, as it keeps you combat-ready while you wait for an engagement.

While slide-canceling is still possible in MW4, it shouldn't be your go-to tactic; save it for occasional use when rounding corners.

More often, you should combine jump-shotting and waddling.

Don't move just for the sake of moving - ensure that every movement serves your combat readiness.

5. Utilizing Supine Slide to Disrupt Opponent Predictions

The supine slide - transitioning into a prone position immediately after a slide - is often underestimated by many players. It can cause opponents to momentarily lose track of your exact position when you emerge around a corner.

For an opponent who is standing, suddenly encountering a target on the ground forces a delay in their reaction and aim adjustment, making this move an effective surprise tactic in close-quarters combat.

However, don't overuse this technique; it's merely a way to catch your opponent off guard.

To truly become a tough opponent to deal with on the battlefield, you need to integrate the supine slide with other core skills, such as pre-aiming, strafe-shooting, and sound 1v1 engagement strategies.

When incorporating these habits into your CoD Modern Warfare 4 matches, you don't need to master everything at once. Start by focusing on pre-aiming and leveraging Rotational Aim Assist, then gradually layer in these movement techniques.

With a bit of deliberate practice each day, your performance in gunfights will continue to improve and truly stand out!

VAMPIR, a brand-new vampire-themed MMORPG, has officially launched globally! One of your first tasks upon entering the game is to choose a class, a decision that will define your playstyle as you progress.

There are currently five classes in VAMPIR. While certain classes may emerge as the meta choices as the game evolves, this guide focuses on the core characteristics of each class, empowering you to make an informed decision rather than simply chasing the current best option.

• Carnage
• Bloodstain
• Viper
• Grim Reaper
• Akasha

1. Carnage

Carnage is a ranged DPS class in VAMPIR that utilizes firearms, featuring a distinct and striking visual style.

Unlike weapons in many other MMORPGs, which might be traditional melee armaments or powered by mana, the weapons used by Carnage class are fueled by VAMPIR's unique blessing blood mechanic.

The strengths of Carnage class lie in its superior speed, precision, and long-range striking power. By unleashing rapid-fire volleys and landing accurate shots, players can maintain distance from enemies, minimizing incoming damage while exerting constant offensive pressure.

However, playing as Carnage doesn't mean you must remain strictly on the periphery. You can leverage specific mechanics and skills designed for maintaining distance, allowing you to attack while on the move. Naturally, this requires a high level of skill in positioning to maximize your combat effectiveness.

It is also worth noting that having ranged capabilities does not automatically grant Carnage class superior base survivability or higher raw damage output.

To further boost your character's overall combat power beyond their base stats, you may want to buy VAMPIR diamonds online, which can be used to acquire and equip specific items that provide an additional edge.

2. Bloodstain

If Carnage class represents the quintessential ranged combat style in VAMPIR, then Bloodstain class is its polar opposite, a nearly pure melee class.

This class features a highly unique combat mechanic: players draw blood from their own bodies to manifest weapons for battle.

Furthermore, while maintaining aggressive pressure, Bloodstain class also possesses tank-like qualities, offering solid defensive capabilities and even the ability to restore health during combat.

Even so, Bloodstain remains, at its core, a combat-oriented Vampir class; its defensive mechanisms exist primarily to support an aggressive, melee-focused playstyle.

3. Viper

This class functions similarly to a warlock archetype found in other games. It relies on magic, curses, poisons, and various supernatural abilities to create magical effects that can impact multiple enemies simultaneously.

Beyond dealing direct damage through spells, a defining feature of Viper is its ability to apply debuffs, weakening enemies indirectly to dictate the flow of battle. Furthermore, Vampir system grants Viper access to summoning mechanics.

When playing as a Viper, the focus should always be on the interplay between damage and crowd control; rather than simply dealing raw damage, the key lies in integrating skills that diminish the combat effectiveness of your foes.

In PvE combat, AoE spells and debuffs are particularly valuable, especially when facing groups of monsters. In PvP, the ability to exert pressure through negative status effects can be even more effective.

4. Grim Reaper

Although Grim Reaper is visually distinguished by its prominent scythe, it is, in essence, an assassination-focused Vampir class. Its core strengths, stealth, short-range teleportation, and potent melee strikes, are designed to catch opponents off guard.

Consequently, rather than relying on blunt, direct assaults, mastering Grim Reaper requires a keen sense of timing and target selection, along with the strategic, selective use of skills. Once you close the distance, the class's assassination-oriented attacks truly shine.

Another key trait of Grim Reaper is its ability to deal bonus damage to weakened enemies. Therefore, a primary focus when playing this class is learning how to weave these mechanics together to maintain consistent damage output against your targets.

5. Akasha

As the final addition to the initial roster of Vampir classes, Akasha represents a unique breed of melee fighter. It utilizes a bladed staff-like weapon to engage in close-quarters combat.

Unlike the other melee class, Grim Reaper, Akasha places a greater emphasis on pursuit and relentless aggression, chasing down enemies and maintaining constant pressure once combat begins.

One of her most unique mechanics is the ability to steal an enemy's attack power; this weakens the opponent while simultaneously strengthening Akasha, effectively combining offensive capabilities from two different sources.

Akasha also possesses skills that allow her to close the gap on enemies during battle and counter certain negative status effects.

Notably, Akasha can remove debuffs, even while under crowd-control effects, and, under specific conditions, can even temporarily prevent her HP from dropping to zero.

Together, these mechanics define a highly aggressive playstyle for Akasha. Her specialized pursuit mechanics and offensive toolkit make her a particularly promising choice for boss encounters.

How to choose the class that's right for you?

Whether you have prior experience with MMORPGs, the overview of these five classes should help you identify the one that best aligns with your personal preferences. Of course, mastering any class requires consistent practice.

However, if you are primarily focused on meta power, keep in mind that as the game receives ongoing updates and optimizations, S-tier classes will inevitably shift. Rather than constantly switching classes, it is better to focus on crafting effective builds.

Alternatively, if you have the time and energy, you can create multiple characters to explore different classes and experience a diverse range of combat styles. We hope this guide helps you make great progress in Vampir! Have fun!

Diablo 4 Season 16 introduces changes to War Plans system, adding War Plan Tactics and Tyrael's Boons.

War Plan Tactics is part of Eternal Realm's permanent content, while Tyrael's Boons is seasonal content. Let's take a look at the bonuses these two systems provide and how they might affect Season 16.

War Plan Tactics

The main purpose of War Plan Tactics is to let players encounter their preferred activities more frequently. For example, if you enjoy Infernal Hordes, you can increase the chance of encountering them.

In War Plan Tactics, each point invested provides approximately a 25% increase in the chance of an activity appearing. However, it is unclear whether all activities have equal weighting.

Lair Bosses may have a lower weighting than other activities, while Greater Helltides may also be less common than regular Helltides. Greater Helltides may even be created by transforming regular Helltides.

Reward Nodes

Each point provides approximately a 50% increase in the chance of receiving an additional reward. Available rewards include activity keys, Lair Keys, random weapons, jewelry, and more.

Most rewards have limited value in the late game, although some can still be useful early on or when pursuing specific goals. The real reward worth watching is Gem reward.

If you roll a Mythic-tier reward, the payoff can be enormous, granting Flawless Gems and large quantities of Horadric materials. This could save dozens of hours of farming.

However, Mythic rewards are extremely rare, and players cannot directly choose the rarity of their rewards. Even if you increase the chance of a particular reward category by 150%, there are so many possible reward types that most players may not see a single Mythic reward throughout an entire season.

Investing in multiple reward categories also dilutes their individual chances. All rewards share the same probability pool, so increasing the chance of receiving Gems alongside Activity Keys also reduces the relative chance of receiving Gems.

Overall, this system is well suited to helping players choose their direction early in the season and avoid content they do not want to engage with. However, its rewards may lose much of their appeal later on, causing players to return to traditional farming methods. Even so, it should still provide some useful supplementary benefits.

Tyrael's Boons

Tyrael's Boons provides a total of 132 points to distribute across four quadrants, with 33 points allocated to each. At the end of each quadrant, there is a node that allows you to invest 25 points in a single node. Combined with the preceding 8 points, this brings the total to 33 points per quadrant.

Purveyor of Curiosities

In Purveyor of Curiosities quadrant, you can increase the chance of receiving an additional item, unlock new item types, or improve the likelihood of finding higher-quality gear. You can also choose to increase the chance of obtaining Ancestral Items, but this comes at the cost of consuming more Obols.

Seal and Charm nodes are diamond-shaped nodes on opposite sides of the quadrant, and they are mutually exclusive. They increase the maximum rarity of D4 items you can obtain.

These nodes should be a high priority early in the season. Once players reach the midgame Torment difficulties, they begin assembling sets and searching for desirable affixes. Being able to obtain high-quality Seals and Charms directly would be a significant advantage, especially if you can get six-slot Seals.

The final node in this quadrant provides a chance to receive a second item, similar to the additional drops granted by Boons in previous seasons. Those older seasonal Boons are reportedly being converted into fixed bonuses available every season, while rotating seasonal content may move to systems such as rotating War Plans.

Trash for Treasure

Trash for Treasure reduces Alchemist's transmutation costs and increases the amount of Obducite and Scrolls of Restoration you can obtain. Salvaging Ancestral Items also has a chance to grant Scrolls of Restoration.

A 30% reduction in transmutation costs is substantial. This is especially valuable when converting Baleful Fragments into Souls, as the cost drops from 100 to 70, making Soul farming considerably more efficient.

A 30% chance of receiving an additional Scroll of Restoration is also a welcome bonus. These scrolls are in high demand. Although players may not always be critically short of them, they often need to farm specifically for additional supplies.

The final reward on this path unlocks an entirely new Horadric Cube recipe called Greater Temper. It upgrades a Tempering Affix on an item to a Greater Affix, consuming 30 Scrolls of Restoration and 1,000 Obducite. This is a particularly powerful node.

Scent of Gold

The main focus of this path is increasing Diablo 4 gold and experience gains. It directly boosts the amount of gold and experience you receive.

In addition, it can increase the amount of Horadric Cube materials and Gem Fragments you find, improve the gold and gems dropped by monsters, and potentially increase your Legendary item drop rate.

The 45% increase in Gem Fragments is extremely useful. Flawless Horadric Gems are generally obtained by farming Escalation Dungeons to build up a supply of the required colors. A 45% increase could save several hours of farming.

The 50% increase in Legendary drop chance has both advantages and disadvantages. Horadric Items with set bonuses from Season 15 may make Legendary items more important, but when crafting item bases, Magic and Rare items are often easier to modify by removing unwanted affixes and assembling the right combination.

The nodes that grant gold and Gems from monster kills may not be particularly effective, since Escalation Dungeons remain the primary source of Gems.

The 100% increase in experience from kills is also not especially valuable. A large portion of experience comes from sources other than direct monster kills, including experience globes, Jade Epiphany in The Undercity, Helltide maggots, and War Plan rewards.

Merchant of Mystery

This path introduces a new merchant in Torment difficulties. The merchant allows you to use Forgotten Souls to obtain caches. The merchant restocks daily on a per-character basis, and there is no manual restock option.

The rewards in this quadrant are generally underwhelming. Forgotten Souls already require time to farm, and Unique items found in Ancestral Caches are still random. Overall, the returns do not seem particularly worthwhile.

Overall, this is a solid update to the existing War Plans system, although some nodes are noticeably weaker than others. Further adjustments are likely before Diablo 4 Season 16 launches.

In Aion 2, for a Templar to maintain consistent damage output, you need a macro-based rotation that remains effective from the leveling phase all the way through endgame content - rather than relying on haphazard, reactive button-mashing.

Setting Up Your Macros

First, your core Templar macros should be built around the skills Judgment and Annihilate. Arrange these skills in a fixed sequence within your skill bar, and bind the macro to your right-click button in your key bindings.

In actual combat, you can trigger the macro by holding down both the left and right mouse buttons simultaneously.

The three-line sequence within the macro must remain stable; in particular, the position of Pummel should not be altered.

If the sequence is disrupted, your rotation will fall apart, leading to a significant drop in your damage output.

In short, always ensure that frequently used skills are chained together via macros; this allows you to focus your attention on managing critical cooldowns and positioning instead.

Opening Rotation

Before engaging in combat, activate Noble Armor and Battlefield Banner. At level 15, Battlefield Banner lasts for 17 seconds, making it ideal to deploy just before making contact with the enemy.

Before initiating the fight, ensure Punishment is fully charged to take advantage of its Executor effect, which grants +200 Accuracy and a 20% PvE damage boost.

Then, use a gap-closer (dash skill) to reach your target and begin holding down your macro.

Furthermore, keep a close eye on Judgment throughout your rotation. If it is unavailable, use Doom Shield or Shield Bash to re-trigger it.

Whenever Punishment comes off cooldown, try to fully charge it before casting. Taunt should be used as often as it becomes available, providing consistent utility for your party.

Skill Choices and Prioritization

Since Vicious Strike reduces the cooldown of Warding Strike, and Warding Strike can trigger Judgment, it is essential to maintain this synergy in your Templar build.

Shield Smite also triggers Judgment, making it a high-priority candidate for cooldown reduction (a 2-second reduction) within your Specialties configuration.

At level 16, when Judgment has only one available Specialty slot, prioritize Extra damage on hit over Critical Hit on hit.

Combining this with a cooldown-reset effect will result in a much more stable rotation. Debilitating Smash should not be included in your macros.

Its Debilitate effect can be applied even when blocking; including it in a macro would cause it to take up a slot that should be used for Judgment, resulting in a loss of DPS.

Additionally, Flash Rampage is not used in this rotation.

Annihilate is included in the macro to serve as a high-damage supplement for Templar.

Defensive Strategy

This Templar build leans toward offensive output. Rather than relying on Shield of Protection or blocking for defense, it utilizes Perfect Dodge to handle most incoming attacks.

To ensure a consistent flow of dodges, it is recommended to configure Shield Rush with Restores 300 Stamina on hit and Cooldown reduced by 10 seconds traits. The former sustains continuous dodging, while the latter enhances Templar's mobility in Aion 2.

Timing is crucial for Perfect Dodge. Do not activate it the moment a warning indicator appears; instead, wait until the very end of the warning prompt before dodging.

If you prefer a playstyle focused on shield defense, you could potentially swap out Battlefield Banner, but this results in a significant loss of overall damage and is generally not recommended.

Skills like Doom Shield, Taunt, and Noble Armor play essential roles in your rotation or team utility that cannot be easily replaced.

Passive Skill Selection

Our selection of passive skills for Templar focuses on balancing offense and defense. Defensive-oriented options include:

• Punishing Benediction
• Fury
• Insulting Roar
• Impact Kit
• Enhance Health
• Ironclad Defense

You can flexibly adjust these passives based on the specific dungeon you are running or the level of pressure you face in PvP.

Furthermore, on Daevanion Boards, blue icons represent active skills, while green icons represent passives. Since each skill appears once across the four base skill trees, you can select points from different trees - typically allowing for a maximum of 4 points.

Because each skill appears once in each of the four base trees, you can pull points from various trees (up to a maximum of 4). Fully completing this setup takes time.

For this reason, there is no need to rush to fill out the entire board while leveling. Instead, prioritize acquiring Vicious Strike, Pummel, Judgment, and Punishment to establish your core macro rotation first.

Once your core rotation skills are stable, you can gradually add useful utility skills like Poach.

Priorities for Beginners

A fully optimized Templar skill build in the late game often requires a significant investment of Aion 2 Kinah, so beginners shouldn't feel pressured to max everything out right from the start.

Focus on unlocking your core skills and key Specialties first; this will keep your early-game costs down and help your rotation take shape much sooner.

For Punishment skill, prioritize the effect that ignores evasion and parry while guaranteeing a critical hit once you reach level 16.

Before level 16, you can opt for the version that grants a hit-based damage-over-time effect, and then pick up the remaining option at level 20.

Take the time to practice this macro-based rotation - it will ensure your Templar delivers a reliable performance in Aion 2!

As ExileCon 2026 approaches, signaling that the release of Path of Exile 1.0 is just around the corner, you can look forward to learning even more about 1.0 version at the event.

While this doesn't mean the current 0.5.5 league is ending immediately, the player base will likely dwindle as the league nears its conclusion. Furthermore, builds that currently dominate in 0.5.5 may not necessarily perform as reliably once the full game launches.

That said, some builds might still offer a solid experience for starting out or leveling once Path of Exile 2 version 1.0 goes live.

Whether you want to make the most of 0.5.5 experience or get a head start on preparing for 1.0, there are a few Path of Exile 2 builds worth learning and mastering right now! We'll also share some essential crafting tips!

• Whirlwind Lance Build
• Earthshatter Gemling Build
• Snipe Bow Build
• Bitter Dead Build

Whirlwind Lance Build

This build is so niche that it doesn't even have an official name; however, since it centers on the skill Whirlwind Lance, that's what we'll call it.

The core mechanic involves casting the skill to deploy several whirlwinds. When you move close to these whirlwinds, they collapse, dealing damage to nearby enemies.

You can have up to six whirlwinds active at once. Additionally, by consuming Frenzy Charges, you can boost the skill's damage and add an extra stage to the effect.

Before 0.5.5 league, Whirlwind Lance was generally considered useless. However, by pairing it with Gemling Legionnaire Ascendancy class, you can unlock Advanced Thaumaturgy Ascendancy skill.

By increasing the quality of this skill, each Whirlwind stage gains over 80% More Damage, and you can consistently maintain four active whirlwinds on the field.

On top of that, you gain additional elemental damage bonuses. When combined with The Taming Prismatic Ring, you can also benefit from all elemental ground effects simultaneously.

This setup already allows the build to deliver solid damage output; if you prefer a safer playstyle, you can adjust your gear for greater survivability while clearing maps.

However, if you want to push your damage even further, you can swap weapons and buy PoE2 currency to optimize your other gear, potentially reaching damage figures that exceed 100 million.

It is also worth noting that choosing Gemling Legionnaire Ascendancy offers an additional advantage: it reduces the chance of consuming Frenzy Charges, which can even be scaled up to a 100% chance to avoid consumption.

Earthshatter Gemling Build

As one of the fastest map-clearing builds currently in Path of Exile 2, Earthshatter Gemling build also dishes out incredible AoE damage. You use Whirling Slash to zip across the map, then unleash Earthshatter to trigger a massive, chain-reaction explosion.

At its core, this build focuses on empowering Earthshatter through multiple avenues.

First, the unique properties of Gemling significantly boost spike damage and increase the trigger rate for powerful aftershocks.

When your skills inflict elemental ailments, the build automatically generates Frost Walls. Shattering these walls grants bonus cold damage, allowing Earthshatter to instantly freeze and pulverize entire packs of enemies.

If you incorporate Herald of Ice to trigger a chain reaction, the number of explosions multiplies rapidly, clearing the entire screen.

Furthermore, this Path of Exile 2 build boasts exceptional mobility. By utilizing Whirling Slash as your primary movement skill, the build feels incredibly fluid to play, offering both high movement speed and a built-in knockback effect.

In terms of defense, Earthshatter Gemling build is remarkably robust, featuring high armor values derived from Arctic Armour and Scavenged Plating, along with key mechanics enabled by items like Loreweave.

The final result is a Path of Exile 2 build that can easily breeze through high-difficulty maps while maintaining an impressive level of survivability, a rarity for a melee-focused build.

Best of all, you don't need a mountain of top-tier gear to make it work. Of course, you can always invest more PoE 2 Divine Orbs later to further optimize your character, but even before that, Earthshatter Gemling build already demonstrates exceptional combat prowess.

Snipe Bow Build

Thanks to its outstanding map-clearing capability and high damage output, Snipe Bow build is often considered an enhanced version of Path of Exile 2 Ice Shot build.

The core mechanic of this build revolves around Snipe skill. Normally, the timing window for a perfect Snipe is extremely narrow; however, by stacking skill quality, you can widen this window while simultaneously increasing your attack speed.

Once your attack speed reaches a certain threshold, you can unleash Snipe frequently, consistently hitting that perfect timing window, which serves as the primary source of damage for the entire build.

Furthermore, the exceptionally high attack speed also benefits Whirling Slash, making it one of the fastest movement skills in Path of Exile 2.

If you wish to push your damage even further, you can incorporate Verglas and Tornado Shot into your setup.

When frost walls are generated around enemies, using Snipe to destroy them triggers Verglas effect, granting you additional cold damage based on the health of those frost walls. As long as you remain in an attacking state, this mechanic functions automatically and continuously.

As for Tornado Shot, its effectiveness lies in the explosions generated by its arrows. By increasing your number of projectiles and the number of tornadoes, you can create overlapping explosions, significantly boosting both your map-clearing speed and your damage against bosses.

Bitter Dead Build

Bitter Dead skill consumes corpses to summon white orbs of energy that automatically track nearby enemies. The challenge, however, is that once the corpses are consumed, they vanish, making it difficult to keep summoning these orbs.

Fortunately, this issue is easily resolved: by equipping a Volatile Wand, you gain access to Volatile Dead spell, which offers a chance to cast without consuming corpses.

Additionally, Corpse Conservation support gem can further increase the probability of casting without consuming corpses, allowing you to cast spells frequently without depleting your supply of corpses.

To further boost your damage while keeping your budget in check, consider using The Dark Defiler Rattling Sceptre for this Path of Exile 2 build, and focus on stacking the spirit.

This sceptre grants bonuses to your mana, intelligence, and chaos damage based on the number of active undead minions you have.

Furthermore, by socketing the appropriate support gems, you can convert this into cold damage, a simple adjustment that can easily double your total damage output.

If any of the builds featured here catch your eye, especially ones you haven't tried yet, why not roll a new character and give them a go?

After more than a month, ARC Raiders has finally received a new Live Update - 2.3.0. This update not only introduces the brand-new Noxious Set but also brings several balance adjustments and bug fixes.

Among them, the debut of the new player project Soul's Offering is undoubtedly the most noteworthy content of this update. Let's take a closer look at the new content and changes this update brings to players.

Soul's Offering: A Limited-Time 20-Day Commemorative Project

ARC Raiders also welcomes its own Halloween event - Soul's Offering. As the core of the narrative and gameplay of this update, this project went live on October 27th and will last until November 16th.

The event revolves around the various contradas of Toledo. Despite differing opinions on surface casualties, they share a common grief over the loss of their comrades. To commemorate the Raiders who fell to the ARC offensive, residents from Ferrovia, Vaulto, and Murteta will build memorial shrines to remember their fallen comrades.

The project is divided into four phases. In the first three phases, players need to collect and submit specific ARC Raiders items. The specific requirements and rewards for each phase are as follows:

Phase 1: Construct Vaulto's Offering

Required Materials:

• Dead Flowers × 1
• Rock Salt × 2
• ARC Alloy × 15
• Expired Respirator × 1

Dead Flowers and Rock Salt are trinkets without fixed spawn points. It is recommended to prioritize searching drawers, cabinets, and other containers in residential areas. ARC Alloys can be obtained from ARC debris other than Ticks, while Expired Respirators are random loots; containers in residential areas are also worth searching.

Completion Rewards: Stiletto II, Extended Barrel I, Angled Grip II, Stable Stock II.

Phase 2: Construct Ferrovia's Offering

Required Materials:

• Dead Flowers × 3
• Railway Lanterns × 2
• Advanced ARC Powercell × 15
• Remote Raider Flare × 10

Note: One Dead Flowers was consumed in Stage One, so a total of four are needed for the first two stages. Continue collecting even after finding the first one.

Railway Lanterns are also considered ticks; Advanced ARC Powercells can be obtained from larger ARCs, with the wreckage of Bombardier and Bastion being priority targets. Remote Raider Flare can be crafted at the Workstation or may appear as a random loot.

Completion Rewards: Torrente II, Compensator III, Extended Medium Mag III, Stable Stock III.

Phase 3: Construct Murteta's Offering

The rarity of materials required in this phase increases significantly:

• Fancy Plates × 2
• Mask Fragment × 1
• Insulation Roll × 1
• Fertilizer × 5

Fancy Plates are epic trinkets with no fixed spawn locations, making them difficult to obtain. Mask Fragments are also relatively rare; some players have reported finding them in Pendola Pass. Insulation Rolls can be obtained by searching random loot and Raider Caches, while the swampy areas of Dam Battlegrounds are a good place to search for Fertilizers.

Completion Rewards: Vulcano I, Shotgun Silencer, Extended Shotgun Mag III, and Fireworks Box × 3.

Important Note: These 3 Fireworks Boxes are key items for Phase Four; it is recommended to keep at least one for the final mission.

Phase 4: Honor the Fallen

The final task no longer requires additional material collection. Players simply need to carry at least one Fireworks Box, travel to Buried City, find the route to the rooftop of Santa Maria Houses, and set off fireworks at the designated location to complete the tribute ceremony.

Upon completion, players will receive Pilgrim backpack and Offering Display Table Design.

Emperor Loot Redistribution

Emperor's loot redistribution is one of the most impactful changes in this update. After the update, containers near the entrance have a higher probability of producing low-tier rewards, while high-tier loot is more concentrated deeper inside.

This change reduces the reward density of quickly clearing the entrance, allowing Raiders willing to venture deeper into the Emperor and take higher risks to receive commensurate rewards.

Update 2.3.0 also expands the vulnerability prevention mechanisms for locked rooms inside the Emperor to improve fairness in these areas and limit the placement of Barricade Kits that overlap with entity boundaries or are crammed into overly narrow spaces.

Blueprint Drop Rules Adjusted

This update adjusts the blueprint drop rules for six weapons in ARC Raiders: blueprints for Dolabra, Bobcat, Equalizer, Jupiter, Tempest, and Volcano can now drop under any major map condition, no longer requiring specific conditions like Hurricane, Electromagnetic Storm, or Night Raid.

However, the overall drop rate for these ARC Raiders blueprints has been slightly reduced to balance the increased acquisition opportunities. In other words, players no longer need to wait for specific map conditions, but whether the actual rewards are improved still depends on their play frequency and looting routes.

The adjustments to Emperor Key blueprints are different. Their drop rate in Redirection Pods has been reduced, but these containers now have a small chance of producing ARC parts and high-tier ARC loot.

Therefore, not all blueprint acquisition methods have become easier: Emperor Key blueprints are actually harder to obtain, while other potential rewards from Redirection Pods have increased.

In addition, the 2.3.0 update also fixes a previous issue where the rarity and drop rate of furniture designs were inverted. After the adjustment, the actual drop rate matches the item's rarity.

Equipment and Consumable Adjustments

This update includes targeted adjustments to Heavy Shield, Flame Spray, and Firefly Burner, while also optimizing the usage mechanism of Adrenaline Shot.

The base charge value of Heavy Shield has been increased from 80 to 90. The official statement indicates that the adjustment to the durability consumption rate of Frozen Trail has brought significant changes, but the overall usage rate of Heavy Shield remains low.

Therefore, this update enhances its survivability by slightly increasing the base charge value, while avoiding further widening the gap between heavy and medium shields. For builds that rely on Heavy Shield, this change is expected to provide more stable protection in sustained firefights.

Flame Spray's damage per second has been increased from 10 to 13, while its durability consumption has been reduced by 50%. The adjustments to both damage and usage cost further enhance its practicality in close-range suppression and area control.

The Firefly Burner's trigger mechanism has also undergone a significant change. Previously, players needed to shoot the device to trigger its flame release; after the update, the device activates immediately upon impact, leaving a trail of flames as it moves, and explodes after approximately 3 seconds. This makes it more suitable for rapid deployment to block passageways, restrict enemy movement, or hinder enemy advances.

Furthermore, Adrenaline Shot can now be used when stamina is full, but repeated use no longer stacks effects; instead, it refreshes the duration of the existing effect.

Overall, ARC Raiders Live Update 2.3.0 not only brings limited-time missions and new rewards through Soul's Offering but also reworks loot distribution, blueprint acquisition methods, and the in-game performance of several items. Whether you want to complete events, collect rare blueprints, or optimize combat setups, this update offers noteworthy new changes.

MapleStory Classic World introduces a brand-new crafting system, allowing players to craft profession-specific gear without having to visit specific NPCs for every item. There is also a much wider variety of items to craft than before.

There are currently six crafting professions available to every player. You can craft your own gear, but it is best to understand how the system works before getting started.

How to Unlock Crafting?

Each crafting profession becomes available when your character reaches level 10, and you must complete the corresponding introductory quest to unlock it. Here is where to find each quest giver:

• In Perion, Silas Irons offers Smithing quest.
• Also in Perion, Mr. Thunder offers Weaponcrafting quest.
• In Ellinia, Francois offers Tailoring quest.
• In Henesys Market, Vicious offers Woodcrafting quest.
• In Kerning City, JM From tha Streetz offers Leatherworking quest.
• In Sleepywood, Chrishrama introduces Arcforge profession.

Weaponcrafting is a special case. You must first complete the apprentice quest given by Silas Irons, Smithing instructor. Only then will Mr. Thunder accept you and offer the introductory Weaponcrafting quest.

Meanwhile, Chrishrama, Arcforge instructor, is the only one located outside the four major job advancement towns. You must travel to Sleepywood to unlock this profession. However, it is best not to rush there at level 10, as you could get stranded in Sleepywood without enough mesos to make your way back.

Once you complete an introductory quest, you unlock Crafting Tier 1 for that profession. Every crafting action grants a certain amount of crafting EXP. Earn enough EXP to increase your crafting level and unlock recipes for better equipment and scrolls.

Starting at Crafting level 2, you must meet character level requirements in addition to earning crafting EXP. Your character level must be at least five times the target crafting level.

For example, unlocking Crafting level 5 requires your character to reach level 25. When crafting repeatedly, always make sure your character meets the level requirement. Otherwise, your crafting EXP will be capped at 100%, preventing you from leveling up and wasting any additional EXP earned.

Crafting Professions

Smithing

Smithing converts raw ores into ingots and allows you to craft a wide range of Warrior equipment, including gloves, helmets, shoes, and shields. It also offers three random recipes for level 30 Mage helmets.

You can convert five ores into one ingot. Unlocking all ingot recipes requires Smithing level 5 and character level 25, and every ingot you craft consumes mesos.

A good approach is to gradually turn any ores you collect into ingots to accumulate Smithing EXP. When you have enough materials and meet the crafting level requirements, crafting your own equipment can also save mesos compared with getting it from NPC shops while granting additional Smithing EXP. Aside from converting ores into ingots and crafting the equipment you need, there is little reason to deliberately push Smithing to a much higher level.

Weaponcrafting

Weaponcrafting converts ingots into screws and allows you to craft weapons for Warriors and Thieves. Some excellent mid-game weapons become available at Weaponcrafting levels 9 and 10.

One option for gaining EXP quickly in the early game is the level 1 Steel Pipe. It requires just one Iron Ingot and 1,500 mesos to craft. Selling it back to an NPC yields 1,500 mesos, so the actual cost is mainly the materials and the 100-meso crafting fee.

Weapons worth watching include level 40 claws available at Tiers 8 and 9, as well as level 50 claws and pole arms available at Tier 10. These weapons do not currently drop from any known monsters on Victoria Island, which means they could be in extremely high demand.

Players who reach higher Weaponcrafting levels early can craft these weapons and sell them for a substantial amount. However, reaching level 10 is extremely costly, with rough estimates suggesting that it could require around 500,000 mesos, depending on the ore market. You can also wait until you reach level 50 and then buy MSCW mesos to fund large-scale crafting.

Tailoring

Tailoring processes drops from specific monsters into processed cloth, which is primarily used to craft Mage shoes and gloves. It can also produce general equipment, including Work Gloves and Sand Blasted Jeans.

At Tailoring level 9, you can use 10 tablecloths dropped by Junior Ratz to craft one piece of processed cloth, but this is not a practical option in the early game. It is better to level up gradually using surplus materials while crafting equipment suitable for early-game Mages.

Woodcrafting

Woodcrafting primarily focuses on arrows and bows, but it also offers a small selection of beginner wands, staves, and wooden baseball bats. You can also craft your own arrows instead of relying on NPC shops.

Arrows and crossbow arrows can be converted into each other at a 2:1 ratio, helping you avoid wasting the type you do not need. However, converting arrows does not grant Woodcrafting EXP, so you cannot use this method to level up the profession.

The most worthwhile recipes are bows and crossbows requiring level 40 or higher, which become available from Woodcrafting Level 8 onward. Archers may want to level up Woodcrafting, although doing so is not easy.

Leatherworking

Leatherworking processes raw leather into processed leather, which is primarily used to craft gloves and shoes for Archers and Thieves.

Since crafting costs are high and leveling up is difficult in the early game, it is best to progress gradually using the materials you already have. Although some armor pieces available after level 30 cannot be obtained from NPC shops, they are not essential, so rushing to level up Leatherworking is generally not worthwhile.

Arcforge

Arcforge is arguably the most interesting profession because higher crafting tiers unlock scroll recipes. It also crafts the staves and wands needed by Mages and is currently the only way to obtain the best available staves.

One of its main functions is converting non-metal ores, such as Garnet Ore and Diamond Ore, into their corresponding gemstones at a 1:1 ratio.

Unlocking all ore-processing recipes requires Arcforge level 6. Converting large quantities of ore at once costs a considerable amount of gold, but it is also an effective way to earn Arcforge EXP. At level 2, you can craft one piece of processed parchment using three pieces of leather, which is required for subsequent scroll crafting.

By default, scroll recipes produce 100% scrolls. However, using a Scroll Crafting Catalyst gives you a chance to craft 60%, 10%, and 10% Chaos variants. Currently, Scroll Crafting Catalysts can only be obtained from Zombie Mushrooms.

Overall, it is recommended that all players raise Smithing to level 5 and Arcforge to level 6 in MS Classic World, while leaving the other professions at level 1 or 2. Deliberately leveling up specific crafting professions is generally not worthwhile, as the stat improvements are limited and the process wastes a considerable amount of mesos.

The first major update for Modern Warfare 4 is approaching, and it will be the launch of Season 1. This will be the earliest Season 1 launch in Call of Duty history. One reason for the accelerated schedule is reportedly to avoid overlapping with the release window of GTA 6.

The update will cover Multiplayer, DMZ, and Warzone, and it is expected to be substantial. We may see the official Season 1 announcement or promotional materials as early as Friday, October 30.

Season 1 Release Date

Season 1 is confirmed to launch on Friday, November 6, 2026, exactly two weeks after the base game releases on October 23.

Based on recent marketing activity and Battle Pass information, the expected launch times are approximately as follows:

• Pacific Time: November 6 at 9:00 AM
• Central Time: November 6 at 11:00 AM
• Eastern Time: November 6 at 12:00 PM
• United Kingdom: November 6 at 5:00 PM
• Central European Time: November 6 at 6:00 PM
• Japan/South Korea: November 7 at 2:00 AM

This is the first time a new Call of Duty season has launched on a Friday, as previous seasons typically debuted on Wednesdays or Thursdays. The official team may want players to jump straight into the new season after work or school and enjoy the content over the weekend.

Official roadmaps are usually revealed 6 to 7 days before a season begins, so the announcement may arrive after October 30 or Halloween, although it could also come earlier.

Battle Pass System

The Season 1 Battle Pass will undergo a major overhaul. The focus of rewards will shift away from regularly completing challenges and toward limited-time in-game events. You can buy MW4 Bot Lobbies to complete challenges quickly and avoid missing out on rewards.

Players will simply need to participate in these events to earn rewards, including Apex Attachments, weapon camos, and Operator skins.

Season 1 will also introduce a shared seasonal progression system across multiple games. This means that XP earned by playing MW4 Multiplayer, DMZ, or Warzone will contribute to the same Battle Pass progression, eliminating the need to grind levels separately in different modes.

Battle Pass will retain its free and paid tiers, with BlackCell serving as the highest-tier paid option and offering several instant unlocks.

Multiplayer Updates

In Multiplayer, Season 1 will follow the usual Call of Duty seasonal formula by introducing new maps and modes.

One previously leaked map is Shoot House, which appears likely to return in Season 1. As a smaller map with a fast pace, it is also well suited to grinding weapon camos and leveling up weapons.

Before Season 1 begins, the official team will also release some maps and modes to maintain player interest. These additions are not part of Season 1 itself:

• October 27: The classic map Shipment returns.
• October 29: The new Possession mode arrives.
• October 30: Infected returns in time for Halloween.

There is little information about Ranked Play so far. It may not arrive at the beginning of Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 and could instead launch with Season 1 Reloaded midseason update, potentially during the first week of December, approximately one month after Season 1 begins.

DMZ

DMZ is expected to receive a substantial content expansion, potentially including new DMZ Orders, new story missions, Dynamic Ops that can spawn at different locations, and upgrades and expansions to FOB.

What is confirmed is that the first new deployment map, X01, will arrive during Season 1. However, the official team has not clarified whether it will be available at launch or introduced with Season 1 Reloaded midseason update, which could arrive sometime in December.

The developers previously stated that X01 is essentially the equivalent of Building 21 in MW4 DMZ. During DMZ testing phase, Building 21 was a very small map known for its chaotic, fast-paced encounters.

X01 is expected to follow a similar design philosophy, contrasting with Hajin, a much larger map that will expand further in Season 2 through Russia expansion. Beyond the new map, the core DMZ gameplay loop is also expected to receive improvements.

Warzone

One of the most important parts of Season 1 will be the full integration of Warzone. Modern Warfare 4 content, including weapons and Operators, will be added to Warzone.

At the same time, the official team will introduce legacy updates for content from MW2, MW3, BO6, and BO7.

Gunsmith systems for these older weapons will be locked. Players will only be able to use preset five-attachment configurations or the corresponding blueprints, rather than freely customizing these legacy weapons.

Battle Royale

Hajin will arrive as a new Battle Royale map, set in a fictional region near the border between Korean Peninsula and Russia. It will also serve as a DMZ map in MW4, featuring areas with dense vegetation and dynamic weather to create more varied combat encounters.

The classic map Verdansk will also return and remain in the rotation alongside Hajin, giving players who prefer familiar terrain another option.

Resurgence

For Resurgence, the brand-new map Zodiac will launch in Season 1. The official team has specifically optimized visibility on this map by adjusting indoor lighting and reducing visual clutter.

The classic map Rebirth Island will also return and remain in the rotation, just like Verdansk. Another classic Resurgence map, Vondel, will not be available at the start of Season 1. The official team plans to bring it back in Season 2.

Warzone will also introduce a skin filter that players can enable to display only MW4 skins by default. This will help them avoid seeing crossover skins featuring characters such as Ninja Turtles and Teletubbies, along with some of the more exaggerated collaboration skins from previous Call of Duty games.

Overall, CoD Modern Warfare 4 Season 1 is shaping up to be a major update focused on delivering a broad range of content. More specific details for each mode will need to wait until the official roadmap is revealed. The official team is also expected to roll out extensive updates, bug fixes, and balance adjustments across all modes.

Following the full launch of Ultimate Scream event last week, FC 27 has rolled out Title Update v1.1 on October 27th to further optimize the overall gaming experience and ensure the event proceeds smoothly.

In addition to fixing major bugs that have recently surfaced, this update includes various optimizations across the game's three core modes, as well as improvements to fundamental gameplay mechanics.

To help you quickly adapt to the changes introduced in Update 1.1, we've outlined the key updates below.

Career Mode

Regarding user experience, Update v1.1 features a visual overhaul of the team management interface, improving navigation and the readability of on-screen information.

New settings have also been added for specific gameplay elements, such as unexpected events, giving you greater control and autonomy over your Career Mode experience.

In terms of gameplay, Rivalry Objectives section has been added to Player Career mode, featuring two distinct types of objectives that encourage you to engage with the game in new ways.

For Manager Career mode, the focus has been placed on transfers and negotiations: the feedback provided during negotiations has been clarified, and the logic governing contracts and player wage structures has been refined.

Finally, the development team noted that one issue remains under investigation: some players may still request a transfer due to a lack of playing time, even when they have already met their expected appearance targets. This is expected to be addressed in a future update.

Ultimate Team

Compared to Career Mode, the optimizations for Ultimate Team in Update 1.1 focus primarily on bug fixes, a necessary step, given that many aspects of this mode involve online matchmaking, where the likelihood of encountering bugs is higher.

Beyond that, the update introduces a change long-requested by players since the closed beta phase: the duration of the reveal animations for many high-OVR player cards has been shortened.

While pulling such a player is certainly a cause for celebration, there's no need for the reveal animation to be overly long. Beyond flashy appearances, you likely care more about whether new players can deliver tangible benefits to your squad.

Another piece of good news: following the release of Update 1.1, your filter settings will now persist as you switch between different SBCs. These settings will remain active throughout your entire gaming session unless you close the game.

It's worth noting that a steady stream of SBCs is being released during the current Ultimate Scream event, making this a highly effective improvement for your overall event experience.

Ultimately, however, your ability to complete a specific SBC depends on whether the players in your club meet the requirements.

To avoid running into last-minute hurdles, it's best to buy FC 27 coins in advance, allowing you to acquire the specific types of players you're missing from the transfer market.

The Grounds

Updates to The Grounds mode in Update 1.1 fall into two main categories: bug fixes and the introduction of new content.

Unfortunately, the new features are still in development and will be rolled out in future updates; Title Update v1.1 does not provide further details on what these might entail.

As for bug fixes, they address a range of issues, from visual glitches and display errors to stuttering during matchmaking. Given the diverse gameplay elements within The Grounds, the optimization process is naturally more complex.

Gameplay

In line with standard practice for FUT 27 title updates, version 1.1 does not include any adjustments to gameplay balance or player stats. Instead, the focus remains on optimizing the experience and resolving technical issues that could disrupt your matches.

Other highlights for this week

In addition to Update 1.1 (arriving on the 27th), a new free Evolution event, Rise From the Grave, launched this past Monday, the 26th. It is scheduled to run for 17 days.

Free means you don't need to invest any coins or points to significantly boost OVR and specific attributes of eligible RM/RW players.

Perhaps the most anticipated addition this week is Ultimate Scream Team 2, expected to arrive on Friday, October 30th. This marks the arrival of new player cards and signals the end of Team 1 release.

We therefore recommend acting quickly to collect any Team 1 players you've had your eye on, especially highly sought-after cards like Cristiano Ronaldo. Even if your squad doesn't currently lack a player of this type, his long-term potential value remains immense.

Beyond the new squad, the second week of FIFA 27 Ultimate Scream event will feature the launch of Ghoul Fest. Meanwhile, the collection and redemption of Scream tokens will continue, be sure to plan your gaming schedule wisely to maximize your rewards.

As is customary, Team of the Week 7 (TOTW 7) is expected to arrive this Wednesday, October 28th. If your supply of coins or other resources is limited, it may be better to save them for the release of Ultimate Scream Team 2.

Additionally, in the pitch notes section of Update 1.1 gameplay overview, the development team indicated that further developer notes, detailing upcoming gameplay adjustments, will be released later this week.

While the exact date remains unconfirmed, it's shaping up to be a very busy week for FC 27 players; we highly recommend putting together a clear plan for the week ahead!