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Tired of the high-intensity firefights in Riven Tides? Why not try your hand at being a beachcomber instead? Have you noticed? The new Beachcombing map condition recently added to ARC Raiders is actually quite fascinating. You can grab a metal detector and head to the coast to try your luck; that sense of accomplishment, digging up rare treasures after hearing that telltale beep-beep-beep, is truly even more addictive than going head-to-head in direct combat!

Compared to the nerve-wracking pace of previous firefights, this treasure-hunting mode brings a refreshing change of pace to Riven Tides. Want to know how to make a quick fortune along the coast while Beachcombing map condition is active? This guide is all you need, we've highlighted all the key points just for you!

Unlocking Dockmaster's Detector

However, before you can start your treasure hunt, you need to acquire a specific piece of gear: Dockmaster's Detector. This is the key tool that helps you quickly identify buried treasures on the beach; whenever there is loot nearby, the detector will emit a beeping sound and flash yellow.

There are two ways to obtain Dockmaster's Detector in ARC Raiders: The first method is to simply pick one up directly within the game world. When Beachcombing map condition is active, you can find these detectors inside shipping containers located in the coastal zones, or scattered in other corners of the map, it all comes down to your luck! The second method is to obtain one by completing the first phase of the new Player Project introduced in Riven Tides.

Completing Phase 1 of Avian Alarm Project

That's right, the new Player Project we're referring to here is Avian Alarm. In fact, this Beachcombing event is closely tied to Avian Alarm Project, and the reward for completing its first phase is none other than a Dockmaster's Detector.

It's worth noting that the process of completing this first-phase objective feels very much like undertaking a standard side quest.

First, head to Seabed zone located at the southern edge of Riven Tides map. Scattered throughout Seabed area, you will find numerous buoys. These buoys are massive metal structures that typically stand at a tilted angle within the seabed terrain. Any one of these buoys can serve as your designated objective for the mission. 

Next, as you approach one of the buoys, a blue holographic marker will appear, indicating the exact spot where you need to place the bird trap. Simply interact with it to complete this objective.

Upon returning to Base Speranza, all you need to do is confirm and submit your mission progress at the terminal. If you haven't already picked up Dockmaster's Detector elsewhere on the map, the system will now award it to you as a mission reward, along with 25 Raider Tokens!

How to pinpoint the treasure?

Once you have Dockmaster's Detector, head straight for Seabed area. Note that the darker sections of the map represent restricted zones; however, a line of buoys serves as a clear marker, delineating No Entry boundaries or the edge of the map.

Next, follow this route until you reach Wave Breaker area. This entire zone is teeming with loot just waiting to be unearthed.

If you have the detector equipped, an energy bar will appear on your screen, accompanied by a rhythmic beeping sound. As you draw closer to a buried object, the frequency of the beeps will accelerate, and the pitch will rise.

When the beeping reaches its most rapid, high-pitched intensity, stop in your tracks and slowly rotate 360 degrees. When the indicator bar turns green, it signifies that the treasure is directly beneath your feet; simply press the interaction key to begin digging. 

However, keep in mind that Dockmaster's Detector consumes energy with each use; once the energy bar is depleted, you must wait for it to automatically recharge before you can resume your search.

Digging for Loot

I must warn you: don't expect to unearth nothing but goodies. Occasionally, you may dig up something truly nightmarish, a dangerous threat that will make your skin crawl. Therefore, you must remain constantly vigilant while engaging in this activity.

Rare Chests

The most coveted find during your excavation is the blue suitcase. Additionally, you stand a chance of unearthing various Raider Caches, weapon crates, and even ARC Raiders blueprints. Since the chests yielded during Beachcombing are generally of a higher tier, this method ranks as one of the best ways to farm for weapons and blueprints.

Ship Models

Another key reward to look out for during the digging process is Ship Models. During Last Resort event, held from April 28 to May 25, players can earn Merits to unlock a series of brand-new cosmetic items and in-game resources. Collecting these Ship Models is one of the key methods for accumulating more Merits:

• Wind Sprite: 5 Merits
• Twilight Compass: 10 Merits
• Velocity: 25 Merits
• Sirena Dorata: 50 Merits
• Leviathan's Crown: 250 Merits

It is highly recommended that you do not immediately sell any Ship Models you unearth to the in-game store. It is very likely that subsequent stages of Avian Alarm event will require you to submit these Ship Models as quest materials.

Potential Threats

As previously mentioned, there is a chance that digging will trigger traps or attract enemies, specifically Mines, as well as ARC Ticks and Leapers.

If you unearth a Mine, you must dodge out of the way immediately; otherwise, it will instantly obliterate approximately one-quarter of your total health and shields. As for Ticks and Leapers, while these small units rarely pose a serious threat to your survival, they are undeniably annoying. Therefore, please remain alert to ambient sounds while digging to avoid inadvertently attracting them.

Survival Strategies & Gear Selection

Finally, there is one last point to consider before venturing into this area: the terrain here is extremely open and offers absolutely no natural cover. Consequently, you may occasionally find yourself completely exposed to enemy fire with nowhere to take shelter, or even nowhere to run. 

In such situations, equipping a Photoelectric Cloak is an excellent choice. However, keep in mind that the developers recently nerfed this item; its duration is no longer quite as long as it used to be. Even so, it should still be more than sufficient to help you extricate yourself from immediate danger.

If Photoelectric Cloak isn't an option, you might consider using a few Smoke Grenades to provide cover for your retreat. As for weaponry, a Hullcracker and a Renegade are all you need to fully enjoy your treasure-hunting expedition.

In summary, Beachcombing introduces an entirely new dynamic to ARC Raiders Riven Tides map. It serves not only as a prime opportunity to acquire high-tier blueprints and a wealth of coins, but also offers players a progression path that is imbued with a genuine sense of exploration and discovery. 

Grab your detector and keep an ear out for those beeps, but don't forget: while you're scouring the ground for treasure, always keep an eye on the skies above for incoming ARC aircraft. May every Raider return from the beaches of Riven Tides with a bountiful haul!

As is widely known, with the launch of Diablo 4 Season 13 and Lord of Hatred expansion, the original four Torment tiers have been completely restructured into a new system of 12 tiers. These new T1–T12 tiers aren't merely a simple numerical scaling-up; rather, they serve to smooth out the overall difficulty curve.

More importantly, access to Torment difficulties is no longer automatically granted based on your character level; instead, it is now tied to The Pit. You must clear specific tiers within The Pit to unlock higher Torment levels. Torment I roughly correspond to the starting difficulty of the previous system and requires clearing Pit Tier 10; conversely, Torment XII (T12) is designed specifically for players seeking the ultimate challenge, benchmarked against Pit Tier 100, and has been playfully dubbed by the developers as the realm of the apex and the insane.

Whether you are playing a seasonal character or experiencing Lord of Hatred expansion content on Eternal Realm, you will be facing this brand-new 12-tier Torment difficulty system.

In particular, T12 difficulty represents the pinnacle of endgame efficiency. It not only yields the highest-quality loot but also offers a massive +1400% experience point bonus, empowering players to achieve the ultimate optimization of their character's attributes. Consequently, despite its daunting difficulty, countless players continue to flock to the challenge, striving to conquer Torment XII. If you are one of them, you cannot afford to miss this guide, as we will be sharing key tips to help you survive and thrive within this apex difficulty tier.

Boosting Your Toughness

To make steady progress in T12, defense is no longer a mere afterthought; it becomes a critical metric on par with your offensive capabilities. Therefore, the first step we must take is to significantly boost our character's Toughness attribute.

However, Toughness is not a single, standalone base stat; rather, it serves as a composite metric that takes into account three major factors: your Maximum Life, Armor, and Resistances. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive assessment of your character's survivability when facing incoming damage. 

To achieve a high Toughness rating, the key lies in maintaining a healthy balance across these three defensive pillars; relying too heavily on a single attribute leaves you highly vulnerable, and prone to being instantly one-shot, when challenging the bosses of Torment XII. 

In short, for builds tackling T12 difficulty, I would recommend aiming for a Toughness rating of approximately 2 to 3 million in Softcore. In Hardcore, however, this target value should likely be doubled, reaching roughly 4 to 5 million.

Naturally, this implies that you must invest a considerable amount of effort into enhancing your gear. However, always remember: do not focus solely on stacking damage output while completely neglecting your defensive attributes.

Gear Stat Priority

Across the 12 difficulty tiers introduced in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, the ceiling for defensive capabilities has been raised significantly. You must approach the enhancement of your defenses with the same rigor you apply to offense, utilizing Tempering, Masterworking, and Greater Affixes to bolster your survivability.

The first step in building a solid defense is ensuring your foundational stats are robust. You can re-roll the stats on your gear, specifically Life, Armor, and Resistances, as these three elements constitute the core pillars of your defensive capabilities. When selecting gear, every defensive piece (Chest Armor, Pants, and Boots) should ideally incorporate as many of these three core elements as possible.

It is worth noting that All Resistances is an exceptionally rare and premium affix, typically regarded as a late-game attribute used to fine-tune and perfect a defensive build. Therefore, I highly recommend immediately configuring your loot filter to highlight All Resistances so you do not miss any gear pieces bearing this valuable attribute.

However, please be aware that within Horadric Cube, All Resistances is categorized as a defensive affix, rather than a standard resistance affix. This means you cannot obtain this specific affix simply by using basic Tuning Prisms; you must manually reroll your gear's defensive affixes to have a chance at rolling this particular premium stat.

As for Life and Armor, these two defensive attributes are incredibly easy to acquire, they are the absolute fundamentals. Your maximum Life serves as the base value for all Toughness calculations; beyond your standard defensive gear, weapons and rings are excellent sources for obtaining additional life.

If you are able to replace a secondary damage affix on your weapon with a Greater Affix (GA) tier Life affix, or even Life on Hit, your survivability will see a dramatic improvement, while the impact on your monster-clearing efficiency will be negligible. Therefore, it is recommended that you prioritize seeking out gear featuring defensive Greater Affixes. 

Furthermore, thanks to the new Horadric Cube feature introduced in Lord of Hatred, you have the opportunity to re-roll other affixes into offensive ones, allowing you to craft perfect Diablo 4 items with a three offensive, one defensive stat distribution!

Gear Selection

A practical issue arises here: in the endgame phase, most builds typically opt to equip Mythic Unique items, such as Heir of Perdition, or specific Unique items exclusive to their class. However, equipping too many offensive Mythic items can result in a severe deficiency of defensive affixes.

Conventional wisdom suggests that weapons should be dedicated solely to damage output; however, at T12 difficulty, affixes such as Life on Hit and high Maximum Life on a weapon serve as excellent supplements to your survivability. Since gloves and talismans currently provide the vast majority of multiplicative damage bonuses in Diablo 4, replacing a weapon's elemental damage bonus with a defensive affix results in a negligible overall loss of damage output.

Currently, in Diablo 4 Season 13, one of the most dominant defensive gear pieces is undoubtedly Endurant Faith. Although it occupies an offensive gear slot, if your build is already capable of effortlessly one-shotting packs of monsters at T12 difficulty, then sacrificing one offensive affix slot to equip these Unique gloves is more than enough to completely resolve any survivability issues you may face.

If your build generates an exceptionally high amount of healing or Life on Hit, then items like Temerity unique pants can suddenly become a top-tier choice. These pants convert your excess healing into a massive, consistently stable barrier shield, thereby significantly raising your survivability ceiling.

Now, for a cautionary tale: you have undoubtedly heard of Tyrael's Might, but it is not always the absolute best-in-slot option for defense. Unless a Tyrael's Might drops with a Greater Affix for All Resistance or Damage Reduction, a Legendary chest piece featuring perfect defensive affixes and a powerful defensive Aspect will often provide superior survivability benefits compared to a standard Tyrael's Might.

Paragon Board

Once you reach Paragon Level 245 or higher, you no longer need to obsess over chasing down every single minor damage node on your Paragon Board; instead, you can begin prioritizing nodes that provide supplementary defensive benefits. 

Rather than expending your precious points to unlock nodes that are situated in remote corners of the skill tree, and offer only negligible boosts to your Glyphs, consider revisiting Armor and Resistance nodes you previously skipped over in your haste to chart a path across the board. By activating just 5 to 10 Magic Nodes on your skill tree, you can easily boost your total Toughness by an additional 10–15%.

Furthermore, do not hesitate to slot in defensive glyphs. For certain classes, these Glyphs can provide up to 10% base damage reduction at Torment 12 difficulty, a benefit far more valuable than a mere 5% additive damage increase.

Whether you are a Diablo 4 Season 13 player or a pioneer who already possesses Lord of Hatred expansion, survival in Torment 12 is a systemic undertaking. You cannot expect to achieve invincibility by relying on a single affix or a solitary unique item.

While the inherent durability of each class varies, by optimizing your build using the strategies outlined above, even the most squishy classes can hold their ground amidst the monster hordes of Torment 12. Remember: your DPS is meaningless unless you stay alive to deal it.

It's time once again to discuss brand-new farming strategies for Torchlight Infinite: Lunaria. This time, our focus is on a brand-new mechanic introduced in SS12: Creation Engine.

Creation Engine is a brand-new, permanent map mechanic. Players must defeat Creation Sentries, which are guarded by sentinels, to unlock a trove of lucrative, top-tier rewards. Once a player has cleared out all the sentries, the nearby Creation Crystals automatically transform into highly valuable loot.

To be honest, Creation Engine initially made me laugh out of sheer frustration during the early stages of Season 12. To even engage with it, you had to sink a significant amount of resources into Pets and Pactspirits, yet the drop rates were abysmal, to put it mildly. Many players were quick to label it an epic trap.

The verdict? By the late game, I was singing a completely different tune. As soon as you systematically take down those Creation Sentries one by one, the adjacent crystals instantly morph into premium loot. When combined with effects from Netherrealm Talents, such as Crystal Duplication or Chain Reaction triggers, the sheer visual spectacle of loot raining down across the entire screen is truly breathtaking. 

Although the initial barrier to entry is a bit steep, provided your damage output is top-tier, this is arguably the most stable and entertaining late-game strategy available right now. The stress-relieving satisfaction of clearing the entire screen of monsters is genuinely addictive, it's an investment you won't regret!

Before Entering

Before you begin, please take note: this Creation Engine strategy in Torchlight Infinite is effective only within Profound difficulty tier. If you have already progressed to Deep Space tier, you may certainly attempt it there as well. Our point is that in any lower-level Timemarks, tiers below those mentioned, this strategy will be completely ineffective.

Furthermore, this strategy places quite high demands on your character's build: you will need to possess a minimum DPS (Damage Per Second) of approximately 2 trillion or higher. This is because throughout our farming runs, we will be exclusively utilizing Legendary Compasses. This implies that we must clear these maps at lightning speed to maximize our efficiency and profit; consequently, high DPS is an absolutely essential, non-negotiable requirement.

In addition to high damage, you will also need to possess a certain degree of survivability. If your defensive capabilities are insufficient, you will, without a shadow of a doubt, be instantly one-shot and killed when facing the final Creation Engine boss at the end of the map. Should you fall in battle, you will forfeit all loot acquired during that specific run, effectively rendering your entire map clear a complete waste of time, leaving you empty-handed.

That said, this strategy carries a slight element of risk regarding its profitability, and the pet you choose to bring along often has a direct impact on your earnings. For instance, running without a pet might yield approximately 1,500 to 2,000 FE per hour; however, if you bring along a low-level Kong, your earnings can instantly skyrocket to between 2,500 and 3,000 FE per hour!

Yet, this represents only a fraction of the full profit picture. The reason is that Creation Engine strategy features two exclusive, heavyweight drops: Silent Avowal and Tyrant's Iron Fist. Each of these rare items is individually valued at several thousand Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium; as you continue to farm, you will discover that you can acquire these treasures quite frequently.

Regardless of your current farming efficiency, simply by adopting this strategy, these rare drops can effortlessly boost your hourly earnings by an additional 1,000 to 1,500 Flame Elementium.

Talent Constellations

Now, let's dive into the specifics of Void Chart setup for this strategy.

This section of the setup is quite straightforward, as our core objective is to activate the nodes associated with Creation Engine and to stack as much Drop Quantity as possible. Therefore, before you begin, ensure that you visit your Path of Progression and all your Boss Skill Trees to claim every available Talent Point.

Within Creation Talent Constellation, we can activate almost every node, with the exception of those providing additional chance modifiers, as well as a specific node located on the right side of the tree (activating that particular node would completely undermine our core strategy).

Our primary focus should be on Commodity Talent Constellation, where we want to activate all Deep Space Resonance nodes. This is because Creation Engine mechanic generates a substantial amount of Resonance; activating these nodes translates into significant overall profit gains. Subsequently, allocate all your remaining Talent Points into Drop Quantity.

Next, we can switch over to Profound Talent Constellation. Here, activate the node that grants a 12% bonus to initial Drop Quantity at a reduced Talent Point cost, as well as the node that provides a flat 30% increase to Drop Quantity. This is the key to maximizing your earnings per run.

With that, your Void Chart setup is complete. The entire configuration offers very little room for deviation. If you feel it isn't strictly necessary, you can opt to forgo the 12% bonus to Item Quantity and instead allocate those points to unlock talents on side branches, such as Sandlord.

However, aside from that specific exception, pursuing any other nodes is generally not worth the effort. Compared to simply maximizing the output of Creation Engine, those alternative strategies tend to be both time-consuming and inefficient in their use of talent points.

Mapping

As for our mapping setup, as we mentioned earlier, the cost per map run will be relatively high because we require the continuous use of Legendary Creation Compasses. This constitutes the very core of our entire farming strategy.

Furthermore, we will be running two Legendary Compasses in conjunction with one Purple-quality Compass, as the primary objective of this strategy is to farm as many Fluorescent Memories as possible. Additionally, it is highly recommended that you use a Blue-quality Lunaria Compass to boost your map rewards; this represents pure, free profit, so there is absolutely no reason not to use it.

Concurrently, please ensure that for every map you run, you stack your Item Quantity bonus to a full 100%. If you are executing this strategy within Deep Space region, you must ensure that you activate Deep Space Resonance effect for every run, as the additional Item Quantity bonus it provides is absolutely critical.

Regarding map selection, you are free to operate in any region you prefer. In truth, the specific region you choose matters very little; the only requirement is that the map layout possesses a relatively linear structure. This ensures that you won't waste time wandering around in search of Creation Engines you might have otherwise missed.

Pactspirit

Next, let's quickly run through Pactspirit configuration required for this Creation Engine farming strategy.

How ​​to run it?

Now, let's discuss the actual map run itself in greater detail. You need to make a straight dash all the way to the end of the map; feel free to kill any monsters you encounter along the way, but always prioritize maximum efficiency. Once you reach the end, simply activate your Lunaria skill and proceed to process every Creation Engine you see, one by one.

If you prefer, you also have the option to activate and process multiple engines simultaneously. However, please keep this in mind: do not touch Record Creation Engine, the massive engine in the map displaying a specific numerical count, until you have finished clearing every other Creation Engine in the zone. Its function is to scan and consolidate all Creation Engines you have already activated within the map, thereby rewarding you with loot far more bountiful than what is typically found.

Regarding the mechanics of this entire system, there is absolutely no way for you to manually intervene in or influence where Creation Engines spawn. All you can do is kill monsters as quickly as possible and clear the entire map with maximum speed. So, get ready, it's time to dive into the frenzied slaughter of Torchlight Infinite SS12!

Loot and Returns

Finally, let's discuss the loot dropped by Creation Engines and the ultimate financial returns, after all, this is the core topic that everyone truly cares about.

In total, we ran through 675 maps, ultimately netting a total profit of 82.5K FE. As for the specific loot we obtained, 38% of it consisted of Fluorescent Memories. Furthermore, thanks to my Level 3 Pactspirit, Kong, the quantity of dropped Fluorescent Memories increased by approximately 30%. This means that roughly 11% of my total earnings can be directly attributed to the various bonuses provided by my Pactspirit.

On average, we were able to earn between 2,500 and 3,000 FE per hour. If you do not have Kong, your hourly earnings will probably range from 1,500 to 2,000 FE, depending on your luck and the speed at which you clear maps.

Additionally, a significant portion of our profits came from two top-tier items exclusive to Creation Engine mechanic: Tyrant's Iron Fist and Silent Avowal. During our farming runs, we obtained two copies of each item; this alone was enough to boost our total earnings for the entire session by an additional 20%.

Without a doubt, Creation Engine gameplay in Torchlight Infinite SS12 truly delivers substantial Flame Elementium returns, occasionally offering up various random jackpot surprises and other treasures you might stumble upon. All in all, the actual experience of utilizing this strategy is fantastic. After all, you can completely switch off your brain, without having to bother thinking about too many details, and still secure a steady stream of income! Give it a try right now!

Tycoons! After furiously swinging your pickaxes during Beauty and the Treasures mining event over the past two days, have your dice reserves run dry? Are you worried you won't have enough resources to participate in the upcoming Villainous Partners event? Don't panic, the brand-new Sorcery Special banner event has just landed in Monopoly Go!

The theme of this event is steeped in magic, whisking us away to a mysterious world filled with spells and wonders. More importantly, it presents a fantastic opportunity for you to recharge and stockpile dice for the week ahead.

Event Duration

Sorcery Special event runs from 10:00 AM PT on Friday, May 2, 2026, until 9:59 AM PT on Sunday, May 4.

This two-day Sorcery Special is packed with value. Rather than being designed for intense leaderboard competition, it serves as an excellent opportunity for players to hoard resources in preparation for the upcoming Villainous Partners event. Furthermore, with the Monopoly Ever After album now past its halfway point, every event offers a prime opportunity to collect Monopoly Go stickers and make progress toward completing your album!

How to play?

As always, the scoring mechanism for Sorcery Special relies on random pickup tiles scattered across the board. Every time you land on a Chance or Community Chest tile, you earn 1 base point.

Don't forget about the concurrent Monopoly Go tournament! If your token lands on a Railroad tile, you not only advance your progress in the tournament but also snag 2 points for the banner event, killing two birds with one stone.

If you have a healthy supply of dice, activating a high multiplier is a great way to rack up points quickly, as your base points are multiplied by your current dice multiplier.

However, remember not to mindlessly leave your multiplier on full blast the entire time! The smartest strategy is to play it patiently: wait for the right moment. The odds of landing on a pickup or Railroad tile are highest when you are approximately 6–8 spaces away; that is the optimal time to crank your multiplier up to the max.

Sorcery Special Event Rewards Overview

Want to clear out all 62 milestones in this event? You'll likely need to have approximately 15,000+ dice at the ready. Honestly speaking, unless you are a top-tier player, aiming to collect everything isn't really worth it.

The event rewards total:

• 18,205 Dice
• Pink Sticker Pack (If you're looking to complete your Monopoly Ever After Album, this is exactly where you need to look!)
• Massive Cash Rewards
• Special Buffs: Including Cash Boosts, Mega Heists, and everyone's favorite: Color Wheel Boost!

Don't chase the leaderboard blindly!

I've done the math for you, and the recommended stop-loss point, where you cut your losses and cash out, is at Milestone 35. By reaching this point, you only need to expend a moderate amount of dice to walk away with approximately 4,180 dice and the majority of the basic rewards, including all the sticker packs. This offers the absolute best value for your investment.

Once you pass Level 36, the point requirements seem to double exponentially, almost like magic! If you currently have fewer than 5,000 dice in your inventory, I highly recommend stopping once you've claimed the 1,000-dice reward at Level 35.

Of course, if you have an ample supply of dice, you could choose to push on to Level 48; after all, there's a massive reward of 1,650 dice waiting there. However, beyond Level 48, the point inflation becomes absolutely absurd. In particular, claiming the last reward of 5,000 dice requires a mind-boggling 10,675 points! Unless you are specifically aiming for a top spot on the leaderboard or are just a hair's breadth away from a major prize, continuing past this point is a complete waste of resources.

Additionally, whether or not you land on point-scoring tiles is largely a matter of luck. If you roll three times in a row without landing on any Pickup tiles or Railroad tiles, I suggest taking a five-minute break to reset your luck before trying again.

Best of luck to everyone on this magical journey, may your dice multiply with every roll, and may you return home with a full haul of stickers!

By the way, Villainous Partners event is starting soon! Aside from having enough dice and tokens ready, having a good teammate is the key factor in determining whether you'll make it to the top of the podium. If you haven't found a like-minded partner yet, Monopoly Go Villainous Partner Event Full Carry services for sale at IGGM can give you the helping hand you need. Our professional players can help you sweep up all the rewards completely stress-free!

With every major update, the in-game item market in ARC Raiders undergoes a complete reshuffle. Following Riven Tides update, a rare material known as Processor has once again surged to become one of the hottest items in the game!

This resurgence is entirely thanks to Riven Tides update, introducing several brand-new pieces of gear and utility devices. Whether it's Powered Descender or Dockmaster's Detector, both crafting and maintenance require the consumption of rare materials, such as Processor.

More importantly, ARC Raiders Riven Tides update introduced a repair on upgrade feature: now, upgrading a weapon restores 25% of its durability. Consequently, players no longer upgrade their gear solely to boost stats; instead, they view upgrading as a strategic tool to ensure their favorite high-tier weapons remain operational, thereby avoiding the hefty cost of paying for separate repairs. And when performing these upgrades on high-tier weapons, Processor serves as an absolutely indispensable core component.

Given this situation, the market for processors in ARC Raiders is currently facing a severe supply shortage. If you're fed up with constantly running low on this crucial resource, don't worry, we're here to show you the single most efficient route for farming this rare material!

Other Resources to Scavenge

However, before we jump into a match and show you the specific route, there are a few things I'd like you to keep in mind. During our farming runs, there are several specific items we should prioritize collecting: Exodus Modules, Rotary Encoders, Alarm Clocks, Projectors, Telemetry Transceivers, and Broken Guidance Systems. If you come across any of these items, be sure to stash them safely in your inventory; we can process them all for recycling once we return to base.

We can recycle these items to convert them into Exodus Modules, which can then be further converted into Processors we need. This is a crucial strategy for maximizing the overall efficiency of our resource gathering efforts.

The Farming Route

Now that we've covered all the necessary preliminaries, it's time to load up Stella Montis map. You actually don't need to bring any loadout gear into the match at all. If your sole objective for this run is to farm ARC Raiders Processors, you can even enter the match naked, meaning you bring absolutely nothing with you. This way, if you happen to spawn in a poor location or load into the match too late, you can simply reset the game and reload immediately.

Now, our objective is Stella Montis, let's make a full sprint for it! Once you've successfully loaded into the match, your top priority should be Assembly and Medical Research areas; these places are absolutely teeming with those rare pink-tier materials.

Assembly

As we venture deep into Assembly sector of ARC Raiders, proceed with extreme caution to avoid being taken out by enemies that might suddenly spawn nearby. If you spot any pink-tier loot, be sure to grab it immediately. In addition to hunting for the supplies mentioned earlier, this area serves as our primary source for acquiring Processors. Remember to search every single server rack you come across; while they don't yield loot 100% of the time, you'll find a Processor in almost every other one you check.

Once you've finished looting most of Assembly area, don't forget to scour all the small containers scattered throughout the zone. Additionally, before you leave, keep an eye out for a small destructible doorway here; loot will occasionally spawn behind it. If luck is on your side, you might even stumble upon a high-valuable ARC Raiders blueprint.

Medical Area

With Assembly area fully looted, let's head over to Medical sector. Upon entering the room, be sure to check the medical carts scattered around; sometimes, other Raiders will leave valuable items sitting on them, allowing you to conveniently scoop up the leftovers from their own looting runs. Also, remember to inspect the small computer terminals found here, as they will sometimes contain hidden Processors.

Sandbox Area

Alright, next up is Sandbox area within Stella Montis. However, a word of caution: try your best to steer clear of Shredders. While you are certainly capable of defeating these heavily armored ARC machines, spending your time fighting them will only hinder the efficiency of your farming run.

After skirting around Shredders, you'll spot a small room known as Control Room A3. Located right next to Sandbox area, this room typically contains server racks and the valuable resources you're looking for.

Once you've finished looting this room, head toward Metro Station, then make a right turn into the small adjacent room. You can check the computer terminals inside to see if there are any processors waiting for you.

With that taken care of, we'll retrace our steps back to Sandbox area; our ultimate destination there is Seed Vault. Beyond the seeds implied by its name, this area frequently conceals various electronic components, making it an ideal location for farming ARC Raiders Processors. However, please note: since Seed Vault is often a contested hotspot for various factions, be sure to stay prepared to engage in combat at any moment, whether against other players or hostile ARC forces.

Next, turn left and enter Control Room A1. Inside, you'll find several Processors you can loot; while you're at it, don't forget to check the computer terminals. Maintain your vigilance, though, as the room may be occupied by ARC Pops, so tread carefully. It's best to clear them out first.

Cultural Archives

Our next stop is ARC Raiders Cultural Archives. There's a shortcut here: head back to where we just came from, specifically near the exit of Seed Vault. Turn left and follow the path; ahead, you'll see a zipline leading to Cultural Archives. Take the zipline up one level, and you've arrived.

Be warned, however: nine times out of ten, this area will be swarming with Pops, Ticks, Shredders, and Fireballs, so proceed with extreme caution.

As we reach roughly the midpoint of the area, you'll spot several servers situated in an open space. Remember to grab all that valuable loot. If you enter the room immediately adjacent to these servers, you'll find even more resources to scavenge, potentially in substantial quantities. So, be sure to strip the place bare and give the entire room a thorough looting.

If you head over to this specific section of the room, you'll discover that these devices can actually be dismantled; they, too, may be concealing Processors. Sometimes, simply dismantling the devices in this small corner alone can yield 8 to 10 Processors, an absolutely fantastic haul!

Since we're already at Cultural Archives, you can also follow the corridor to the very end, then head up and enter the small room located there, which houses a few more servers. We'll clear out all the supplies in this room, then make our immediate extraction.

The Final Profit

With everything completed and having returned to ARC Raiders Speranza base, it's time to tally up exactly what we managed to harvest during this run. In less than 30 minutes, we managed to scavenge eight full stacks of Processors, and when combined with our recovered materials, our grand total for this trip comes to 41 Processors!

And that's not even counting the loot we didn't grab, we didn't get greedy and strip the place of every single pink-tier rare item. So, the actual amount of resources you could potentially acquire is even greater! In any case, follow our scavenging route to clear out all Assembly and Medical areas, and let those rare Processors fill up your backpack!

In Diablo 4 Season 13, Mephisto returns to Sanctuary, emerging as the new dominant force atop Boss Ladder! In Season of Reckoning, Mephisto is undoubtedly the greatest challenge you will face; this boss is notorious for his astronomically inflated damage numbers, his ruthless demands on character mobility, and his unforgiving one-shot kill mechanics. Without a doubt, he is destined to become every player's nightmare!

Want to survive? Stop stacking useless defensive stats, running is your only salvation! If you don't possess exceptional movement skills like Nether Step or Teleport, we suggest you just portal back to town; without the necessary footwork, you aren't even worthy of standing in his presence. Of course, if you insist on going toe-to-toe, victory isn't entirely out of reach. Let us guide you through a breakdown of all of Mephisto's lethal moves, that first kill achievement is as good as ours!

Phase 1 Battle

First off, Mephisto boss fight is divided into two distinct phases. In Phase 1, you will face Mephisto we all know and love, specifically his classic form from Diablo 2.

For his first attack, Mephisto summons a barrage of fireballs to rain down upon you. As this ability is cast, small black circles will appear on the ground, marking the exact landing zones for the fireballs; be sure to dodge them with extreme caution.

Please note: once this attack sequence begins, it persists for several seconds. This means you must maintain constant movement until no new circles appear on the ground.

For his second attack, Mephisto raises both arms, causing his hands to immediately begin glowing with a crimson light. He then proceeds to launch a volley of smaller fireballs in your direction. These fireballs possess a homing effect, so you must move swiftly to create distance until they dissipate on their own.

For his third attack, he creates several pools of poison in his immediate vicinity; these pools then erupt, sending waves of toxic venom spewing out in all directions. When he casts this ability, you will find it extremely difficult to get close enough to Mephisto to deal damage. 

During his fourth attack, Mephisto triggers a massive red explosion that engulfs the entire arena. Immediately following this, and accompanied by the sudden appearance of corpses, countless red spikes will erupt from the ground. A few seconds later, these corpses will explode, spawning homing fireballs, which will make a beeline straight for you. This is the moment to put your character's mobility to the test; immediately activate Nether Step and Teleport to dodge and save your life.

For his fifth attack, Mephisto unleashes rings of red lightning that radiate outward. These lightning rings first expand outward before contracting back inward; therefore, you must closely observe their movement patterns and attempt to weave through the gaps between them. Once again, you will need to time your dodges with precision or utilize your movement skills at just the right moment.

If you are playing as a Warlock, I strongly recommend adding extra charges to your Nether Step ability; at critical junctures, this skill can truly be a lifesaver.

Continue your relentless assault on Mephisto, and do not hesitate to consume health potions during this process; as his health bar dwindles, the frequency with which he unleashes his various attacks will increase dramatically.

Once Mephisto's health has been whittled down to approximately 33%, he will unleash his most lethal strike: he hurls a mass of red corpses into the pools of blood surrounding the arena. Immediately thereafter, serpentine red creatures will surge forth from the blood pools and slither across the entire arena.

From this point onward, Mephisto will begin combining all of his various attacks into a chaotic barrage. However, his attacks now follow no discernible pattern, so your only recourse is to rely on your movement skills to desperately scramble for survival.

When you land the final blow, the entire screen will instantly plunge into darkness. The boss has not yet fallen; rather, the real show is just about to begin.

Phase 2 Battle

Welcome to Phase 2! The battle ahead is about to become absolutely chaotic. You will be teleported to a massive, dark arena, a vast pool constructed entirely of blood, where you will face Mephisto head-on. It is worth noting that the combat area in the second phase is significantly smaller than in the first. This works to the boss's advantage, as he can utilize area-of-effect attacks to instantly pull you toward him, thereby putting your mobility skills to the test.

Upon entering this zone, the first detail you will probably notice is that Mephisto possesses the ability to seal off your skills. Once a red circular marker appears around your skill icons, it signifies that you are currently unable to use those specific skills. The only way to regain access to your sealed skills is to head to the specific locations marked on your mini-map and collect the orbs that spawn there.

You might be wondering: exactly how many skills can Mephisto seal at once? I must say that this is entirely random; if luck isn't on your side, he could even disable all of your skills!

Regardless of the situation, the moment you discover that your skills are missing, your top priority must always be to regain your powers immediately. Now, let's take a look at his new set of attacks.

For his first attack, Mephisto slams his fist violently into the pool, causing massive spikes to erupt from the water. Be extremely careful to dodge this, as being struck by it will almost certainly result in instant death.

Mephisto's second move unleashes several red Serpents of Hatred. These serpents will crisscross the battlefield, so you must position yourself carefully to avoid getting trapped and cornered at the points where their paths intersect.

In his third attack, the boss Mephisto swings his arm in a sweeping motion across the entire arena. His fourth move appears similar, but he will first charge up his power before launching a fierce, long-range claw swipe.

After executing a few attacks, he will submerge himself beneath the water, only to resurface moments later accompanied by several corpses. That's right! Just like in the previous phase, these corpses will explode after a few seconds, releasing a volley of fireballs that automatically home in on your location.

Moving on to his fifth attack, Mephisto generates a massive shockwave. If you are struck by this shockwave, you will be stunned, leaving you completely defenseless and highly vulnerable to taking heavy damage from his subsequent attacks. When Mephisto's health is reduced to approximately 66%, several massive faces will surge up from the bottom of the blood pool, spewing fireballs from their mouths to attack the boss.

However, do not let your guard down, as Mephisto will quickly gather all his energy to unleash a barrage of fireballs at you from his chest. Furthermore, he will rotate his torso to track your position, so be sure to keep moving until the fireball onslaught has completely ceased.

During the sixth wave of attacks, Mephisto will summon an increased number of red lightning bolts, striking with pinpoint accuracy at your current location.

Once his health drops to around 50%, Mephisto will submerge himself in the pool once again; this time, however, he will generate a massive whirlpool on the water's surface. Naturally, this ability will forcibly drag you toward the center of the vortex; therefore, you must utilize a movement skill to make a swift escape, otherwise death is inevitable.

Subsequently, a colossal visage of Mephisto will emerge from the pool and snap its jaws; if you happen to be within close proximity at that moment, you will be instantly killed. Thus, avoid the urge to blindly charge in and brawl; instead, practice patience, keep moving, maintain consistent damage output, use Healing Potions to recover health when necessary, and wait patiently for the optimal moment to strike.

When Mephisto's health falls to approximately 33%, the sky will abruptly turn blood-red, accompanied by a violent burst of lightning, a clear sign that victory is now within reach.

In this final phase, he will unleash every one of his offensive abilities simultaneously. We recommend employing a hit-and-run strategy, or remaining in constant motion while dealing damage to him from a safe distance. The key is this: never stop moving and exercise extreme patience.

Persevere in the battle until you finally deliver the killing blow. At that moment, blinding light will erupt from within Mephisto's body, continuing to surge forth until his physical form completely shatters. Congratulations, you have successfully defeated this new Exalted Lair boss!

This concludes our guide on Mephisto boss encounter. Don't let your Diablo 4 Season 13 journey end at the edge of Blood Pool, master this ultimate movement guide and claim the honor of securing the lord's first lill!

Raiders, the surface has undergone a complete upheaval! With the release of ARC Raiders: Riven Tides update, a new aerial threat has arrived. Introducing ARC Turbine, a formidable defensive flying enemy. Typically, this adversary swoops in to disrupt the action around the 15-minute mark, a critical juncture when everyone is preparing for extraction. Not only does it hurl lightning bolts, but it also scatters mines across the ground to cut off your escape routes; it is, quite simply, the ultimate defensive enemy.

To help you safeguard your hard-earned loot, IGGM has worked through the night to uncover Turbine's secrets! Want to know how to hunt down Turbines efficiently? Curious about their favorite hiding spots? Don't miss this guide - we'll show you how to turn Turbine into your personal loot cache!

How to find ARC Turbine?

The primary reason Turbine is such a tricky foe is that it is incredibly elusive. As we mentioned earlier, they tend to make their debut only after a game round has been underway for a significant amount of time, meaning there is a certain element of RNG (luck) involved.

However, some players have reported that Turbines seem to show a preference for appearing near Beachcombing operation points on the map. Therefore, if the current ARC Raiders Riven Tides map features this specific map condition, you may very well sense Turbine's presence along the coastline. Typically, it will arrive when the mission countdown timer has between 10 and 15 minutes remaining.

While there is no exact, fixed arrival time, the 10-to-15-minute window on the raid countdown timer represents the period with the highest probability of a Turbine appearance. If the countdown drops below 10 minutes, the likelihood of one actively seeking you out becomes significantly lower. Consequently, if you miss this specific window, we recommend attempting to extract from your current area and then re-entering; this maneuver may trigger Turbine to respawn.

Once a Turbine finally makes its appearance, typically within that 10-to-15-minute countdown window, its arrival is heralded by a colossal clap of thunder that can be heard clearly for miles around. Be sure to keep your ears peeled and listen for this distinct audio cue!

Once they arrive, the battle is about to get intense. They will first hover and float above the map before descending directly to the ground. Take note: the moment Turbine lands, it presents your prime opportunity to launch an assault and inflict massive damage upon the enemy!

Loadout

Before initiating your attack, ensure you are equipped with the appropriate ARC Raiders weaponry, such as Jupiter or Hullcracker. The former is a legendary, high-damage railgun-style sniper rifle renowned for its exceptional armor-piercing capabilities; it can effortlessly punch through Turbine's plating to inflict damage directly upon its core. The latter, while perhaps lacking in flexibility and fire rate, is celebrated for its explosive damage output, capable of instantly obliterating an ARC enemy with a single direct hit!

Naturally, you have the option to scavenge for this gear within ground-based supply containers or purchase it directly from a vendor; however, given the steep price tags, we highly recommend utilizing the crafting system to construct these items yourself. Furthermore, IGGM currently offers ARC Raiders blueprints for sale at affordable prices, allowing you to instantly unlock any weapon or piece of gear, ensuring you are fully armed and ready to take on Turbine!

By the way, as a way to give back to our players, IGGM has launched a new ARC Raiders Riven Tides blueprint giveaway. Over the next few days, we will randomly select 20 lucky winners, each of whom will be able to choose any 5 blueprints they desire from IGGM, including Jupiter or Hullcracker blueprints. To participate, simply take a moment to leave an emoji!

Turbine Combat Tips

Now, the battle begins! Although Turbine will land on the ground, it will not remain stationary there indefinitely. Regardless of whether it is grounded or airborne, you must remain constantly vigilant, as it is liable to unleash a barrage of lightning strikes at any moment.

The sequence begins with a sphere of energy rising into the air; subsequently, three trails of black smoke will rapidly disperse in different directions to lock onto and track your current position. Following immediately in the wake of this black smoke comes a series of lethal lightning bolts.

Exercise extreme caution to avoid being struck by this ultimate attack; a direct hit will instantly shatter your energy shields and inflict massive damage, leaving you downed and incapacitated in a matter of moments.

Therefore, the safest and most reliable counter-strategy is simply this: maintain your distance. If you venture too close, you will often find yourself with no opportunity to escape before the lightning attack delivers a fatal blow. Ensure you position yourself far enough away that the deadly black mist cannot reach you; for as long as the mist remains out of range, you will remain unharmed. 

However, there is indeed a secret method to help you evade a Turbine attack: you can use a Snap Hook to latch directly onto its head, then immediately throw a Deadline charge to blow it to smithereens.

Once you start dealing sustained damage to it, Turbine will begin darting erratically across the map in an attempt to get away from you. At this point, be sure to maintain your distance while simultaneously staying in hot pursuit. As long as you keep firing, it won't land. If enough players join in the barrage, or if you simply hold out long enough, you will eventually succeed in blowing it up.

Therefore, you will need a fair number of teammates to coordinate their firepower. Be sure to stock up on plenty of ammo so you have the capacity to deal enough damage to finally obliterate this flying machine.

At the same time, do not overlook the other ARC enemies roaming the battlefield. Remain vigilant at all times; the moment you spot them, take them out immediately to avoid being caught off guard by an ambush.

Loot Drops

Once you successfully shoot down a Turbine, you naturally earn the opportunity to scavenge for loot. Unfortunately, this particular ARC enemy does not drop blueprints; instead, it yields a crucial crafting material for Powered Descender: Turbine Compressor.

Make sure to pick it up immediately, do not stand around idly trying to reorganize your inventory. Someone could be standing nearby, ready to snatch the target item right out of your hands at any moment.

Conditions permitting, try to stash Turbine Compressor you've acquired into your Safe Pocket, avoid engaging in combat with any other players, and extract immediately!

In summary, if you don't want your escape route blocked by this lightning-fast harvester hovering over ARC Raiders coastline, then ready your Jupiter sniper rifle for long-range armor-piercing shots, and follow our guide to take care of this massive nuisance!

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion introduces a brand-new Talisman system. Do you wish to unlock earth-shattering power? Now is your chance! As an endgame inventory feature, Talisman allows players to unlock powerful set bonuses, including massive damage multipliers, by equipping specific Charms and Seals.

Charms, in particular, can be socketed into Talisman to activate specific bonus effects. This provides a pathway to achieve significant boosts in combat power and various special bonuses without even needing to swap out your existing gear, satisfying the desire of many players to further customize and empower their characters during the endgame phase.

How do Set Charms work?

For Class Sets in Diablo 4, each set typically consists of five individual charms. Equipping multiple Set Charms from the same set unlocks progressively stronger bonuses, ranging from 2-piece bonuses all the way up to higher-tier set bonuses.

More importantly, beyond the set bonuses themselves, individual Set Charms often come with secondary affixes that help you stack key attributes such as All Stats or Damage Reduction. Therefore, once you step into Torment difficulty, collecting every Set Charm for your character becomes a critical element in continuously enhancing the combat power of your build.

However, nothing comes easy, especially in the early stages of the game, where collecting all five charms can feel like a nearly impossible task. Although the developers have stated that charms can drop from any location within Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred, killing Torment Bosses is widely acknowledged as the method with the highest drop rates. Yet, for characters in the early game, this is often a pipe dream, not to mention the fact that we still have to contend with uncontrollable randomness (RNG). Fortunately, however, we have powerful tools at our disposal to intervene in RNG process and tip the odds in our favor.

So, without further ado, let's discuss how to collect these Set Charms and fully unleash your character's potential!

How to obtain Charms? 

Playing on Torment 3 difficulty

The first point, and perhaps the most widely known step, is that you must at least unlock Torment 3 difficulty level. This is because, starting from Torment 3, the drop rate for Set Charms increases significantly, a difference you will feel quite distinctly.

At T3 difficulty and above, it becomes far from uncommon to have a single boss drop multiple Set Charms at once. You can even utilize Tribute of the Horadrim in Kurast Undercity to further boost your drop yields.

Horadric Cube

Almost everyone is already familiar with the method described above; so now, let's address a different reality: Suppose you have already amassed a massive pile of Set Charms by defeating bosses and clearing dungeons, is that truly a cause for unadulterated celebration? The developers certainly didn't intend for you to achieve your goals quite that easily.

In reality, even if you have accumulated a substantial number of Diablo 4 charms, the interference of RNG (Random Number Generation) means your inventory is likely cluttered with useless junk you don't need, while the specific 5-piece set you are truly after remains frustratingly incomplete, missing just one or two key pieces.

In such a scenario, most players might simply head to the forums to vent about their terrible luck; however, complaining alone won't actually solve the problem. Instead, you should immediately turn to the Horadric Cube. This is a new feature introduced in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred that allows players to combine various items and resources to craft new gear, enhance existing equipment, and crucially, craft items such as charms.

3-to-1 Transmutation

You can select any three charms of the same rarity from your inventory, specifically those from other sets that you deem useless, and place them into Horadric Cube.

Subsequently, when you click Transmute button, cube will generate a brand-new, random charm of that same rarity level. There is a strong possibility that this new charm will be one of the specific pieces you have been tirelessly hunting for to complete your target set. Even if it isn't, you can simply repeat this process until your inventory contains only those charms that are actually useful to you. This serves as one effective method for intervening in RNG process, thereby steering the outcome in your favor.

Set Charm Rerolling

Another highly probable scenario is that you have already collected five or more charms belonging to your target set. However, at least two of them turn out to be duplicates. This is clearly not an ideal situation, as having duplicates prevents you from unlocking and benefiting from the powerful set bonuses associated with a complete, unique set. 

However, there is indeed a solution to this problem, and the key, once again, lies with Horadric Cube. Simply place one of your duplicate charms into the cube, select Reroll Set Charm option, add the necessary crafting materials, and finally, press Transmute button.

The result of this synthesis will be a random charm; crucially, this new charm is guaranteed to belong to the exact same Set series as the original charm you placed into the cube.

Thus, by utilizing this method, you are effectively reforging your existing, unwanted duplicate Set Charms into a different, random charm from within that very same set series. This allows you to not only clear out your excess duplicates but also, eventually, acquire the specific missing charm from that set that you currently lack. You can continue performing this synthesis process until you have exhausted all of your crafting materials.

In any case, do not let the whims of randomness hinder your ascent to greatness! Master these Horadric Cube crafting techniques to complete your Charm Sets immediately, and witness your combat power undergo a transformative leap in Lord of Hatred expansion!

Players, Torchlight Infinite SS12 Lunaria has officially launched, so now is the perfect time to explore builds. Unlike traditional maximizing DPS, we'll be introducing a Charge Calling Moto build that maintains approximately 183 billion DPS while significantly improving character survivability and ensuring stable map clearing on Profound difficulty.

This build balances attack and survival. The core gameplay utilizes Self-Destruct Protocol for area-of-effect damage, achieving extremely high damage output while maintaining sufficient Energy Shield stacks through specific gear and talents.

In other words, this build abandons the traditional Glass Cannon route, focusing on a balance between DPS and survivability.

Core Gear and Crafting Strategy

Currently, most Boom Moto players opt for extremely high damage at the cost of low survivability, potentially dying twice per map.

Therefore, we can forgo Isomorphic Arms and instead select Mighty Guard, granting summon skill levels +2. By stacking Energy Shield and defensive layers, the death rate can be significantly reduced.

Equipment selection revolves around maximizing summoned damage output while maintaining Energy Shield.

• Helmet: Machine Lord. The core, best-in-slot item. Reduces summoned numbers but significantly increases damage. The corrupted version is preferable for better value.
• Armor: Void Embankment. The ultimate damage-focused choice. It grants 20% more damage, but reduces Energy Shield from 7500 to 3500, decreasing survivability by 47%. Suitable for players who are skilled in operation.
• Alternative Armor: Choose a high-value Armor that provides a large Energy Shield and good stats.
• Weapon: Core affixes priority is Physical Damage, Summoned Skill Level, Strength, Attack Speed, and Critical Strike Chance. A top-tier base is extremely expensive, requiring approximately 18,000 Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium.
• Ring: Key damage affixes are Physical Damage, Summoned Damage, Double Damage, and Command. Ideally, you should maximize Double Damage chance.

Skill Links and Key Choices

Skill links directly affect your combat efficiency and damage output.

The primary skill is Trog 2nd General. The secondary links are Fearless, which significantly increases the self-destruct skill's range, achieving a screen-clearing effect, and Area Protocol, which further increases skill's range.

Self-Destruct Protocol possesses both tags, expanding its range to cover the entire screen, resulting in extremely high map-clearing efficiency in actual combat. With two summons, it provides seamless full-screen coverage.

Regarding Mechanical Mods, Modularization: Resonance increases extra damage by 88% and is relatively inexpensive, offering both affordability and high efficiency.

However, our ideal choice is Force Field. It not only provides 100% extra damage but also grants summons a shield equal to 100% of their maximum health. For example, a summon with 9000 health would gain an additional 9000 energy shield, effectively doubling its damage.

There are also some other auxiliary skills.

• Energy Fortress: Energy Shield regeneration is not interrupted after each hit.
• Iron Fortification: Provides additional armor and Cooldown recovery, enhancing defense.
• Blink + Quick Mobility + Magic Dash: A three-piece mobility set.
• Rising Edge: Base cooldown 10 seconds. Can be reduced to approximately 6 seconds with 23% Cooldown Recovery Speed ​​and additional Cooldown Reduction. There is approximately a 1-second downtime, which can be compensated for with perfect affixes or talent nodes.

Timid and Activation Medium: Elite are not required and can be replaced.

For aura selection, you can use Precise: Weapon Amplification, Precise: Radical Order, and Energy Fortress.

If you have Lone Walker's Boots, which come with Precise: Radical Order, you can free up an aura slot to replace it with Cruelty or other damage-boosting auras. Having multiple auras active simultaneously significantly increases damage.

Skill Tree Allocation

Minion Damage and Critical Hit Zone

Take points into Minion Damage with Command per second and Minion Damage with Hasten.

Mighty Guard

Replace Isomorphic Arms; don't use two-handed weapons, but instead gain +2 to Minion skill level.

Machinist

Compared to God of Machines, Machinist provides 15% critical hit damage and skill range, with each point granting 20% ​​critical hit chance and 5% damage.

Key points are +1 to Synthetic Troops skill level, attack speed from Command, and maximum minion health.

Lich

With a 20% Critical Hit chance and 5% Critical Strike Damage bonus, this is our damage-boosting strategy. All skill levels and all attributes are important.

Slates Strategy

Our ideal affixes are Command, maximum minion health, and double damage chance (prioritize these until 100%).

Resonance of the Stars can copy all purple affixes on all slates. For example, three slates that provide Command will give you 6 Commands, and six of those will give you 12, a very high benefit. It's also easy to obtain.

Practical Evaluation

On Profound difficulty, our Charge Calling Moto clears maps very quickly, covering the entire screen. Unless hit by a burst of high damage, it's very stable and almost never dies. If you're unlucky, you might die once per map.

By doubling the number of summons with Machine Lord, maximizing double chance, and using Resonance of the Stars to copy slates, we can achieve a survivable output of 200 billion. Even without Machine Lord, it's playable, but with one less summon, the damage will be halved.

For a safer experience, you can choose a high-energy shield Armor to replace the damage-dealing chest armor.

If you're looking to reliably farm Profound difficulty with Charge Calling Moto in Season 12, this build offers a very balanced approach. There's no need to blindly pursue the high-risk, high-reward glass cannon.

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Lord of Hatred has brought sweeping changes to every class in Diablo 4, with each skill tree undergoing a massive rework. Many builds players were once familiar with are now unrecognizable, some have vanished entirely, and entirely new ones have emerged in their place.

In Season 13, if you want to level quickly and transition smoothly into the endgame, choosing an efficient build is crucial. Below, let's look at the strongest leveling builds for each class in Season 13 so you can hit max level with ease.

Warlock

• Build: Dread Claw Warlock

Warlock is absolutely central to Lord of Hatred expansion, and since it's a new class, experimenting with any build feels fresh. From a leveling standpoint, however, Dread Claw Warlock is currently the best option.

In terms of gameplay, you'll frequently use Nether Step to dive into enemy packs. It serves as your primary mobility tool while also generating Shadow Form stacks.

Your core damage skill is Dread Claws, which can instantly clear everything in sight. For single targets and elites, you can lean on Profane Sentinel and use Terror Swarm to boost your clearing speed.

Although the build can be a bit complex to pilot, it's incredibly solid in every aspect, letting you breeze through the campaign and step into early endgame content.

Paladin

• Build: Wing Strikes Paladin

Anyone who played Paladin in Season 12 will sing praises about how smooth it feels. This class is nearly flawless in survivability, damage, and farming. Wing Strikes Paladin is, without a doubt, still the best leveling build for the class.

The core goal is to permanently maintain Arbiter form, allowing Wing Strikes to obliterate everything around you. Even if your gear lacks affixes that extend Arbiter form, you can effortlessly sustain it by continuously using Falling Star, Condemn, and Flash of the Blade Advance.

This build makes you practically unkillable, grants absurd mobility, and transitions perfectly into a variety of endgame builds - including the endgame version of Wing Strikes itself.

Rogue

• Build: Dance of Knives Rogue

Dance of Knives has once again become one of the fastest and most powerful leveling builds in the entire game, thanks to its extraordinary mobility, flexible imbue mechanics, and insane single-target damage against elites and bosses.

Combined with Dark Shroud, Dance of Knives Rogue can easily break the 200% movement speed cap. At the same time, it boasts excellent defenses through the damage reduction Dark Shroud provides. You simply spin and move at high speed, annihilating everything with Dance of Knives.

Sorcerer

• Build: Static Field Blizzard Sorcerer

Static Field Blizzard Sorcerer deals absurdly high damage and requires absolutely no Unique items or Legendary Aspects to get rolling, making it incredibly fast to set up. The gameplay is simple: cast Static Field Blizzard to deal damage, and pop Unstable Currents for burst against priority targets like bosses.

Static Field Blizzard is a damage-over-time skill, so avoid stacking Critical Strike Chance or any stats that improve Critical Strike Damage - they have no effect on this skill. Even so, without any other buffs, its base damage can exceed 10,000% of your weapon damage within 1.5 seconds, making it Sorcerer's strongest core skill this season.

Keep in mind this build cannot function before level 30. Until then, you can get by with any other build. Once you reach the early endgame, you can also keep using this build to farm items and Diablo 4 gold, given its outstanding performance relative to the investment required.

Spiritborn

• Build: Rock Splitter Spiritborn

Rock Splitter Spiritborn is a classic leveling build that delivers strong performance in both damage and survivability. Later on, you can leverage Rushing Claw and its variants to achieve permanent dodging, letting you zip across the map (while weaving in Rock Splitter between every other skill). This build is absolutely one of the fastest in the entire game.

Barbarian

• Build: Whirlwind Barbarian

Barbarian's core in Season 13 is Whirlwind, which becomes accessible as early as level 3. The gameplay is straightforward: use Lunging Strike to close the gap and generate Fury; cast whatever Shouts you've unlocked for bonus damage and movement speed; then hold down Whirlwind to spin and unleash massive damage.

This build dishes out terrifying damage right from the start, while Lunging Strike and Leap provide extra mobility, letting your character charge straight into packs and flatten everything.

Necromancer

• Build: Minions Necromancer

Minions Necromancer has always been one of the best leveling builds in Diablo 4, especially after the class resets in Season 13 polished minion management.

Early on, you'll invest points into Skeletal Mages and Skeletal Warriors. When your Ultimate unlocks, Army of the Dead is the natural choice. It deals increased damage and generates more corpses, helping you handle bosses efficiently. This minion build can carry you through the entire campaign all the way to level 70. It only starts to fall off once you push into higher Torment difficulties, but during the leveling phase, it's unquestionably one of the strongest and quickest builds to get going.

Druid

• Build: Stormclaw Druid

After its rework, Druid no longer feels as clunky as before. You can choose to summon companions or lean on damage skills to level up. Stormclaw Druid is the most efficient route, though the gameplay differs slightly between early and later stages due to the skills used.

In the early phase, you'll use Wind Shear to generate Spirit and apply Vulnerable, with Lightning Storm as your main killing tool. Companion skills are crucial here - you'll rely on them to handle single targets and provide crowd control.

Once you reach the mid-game, Claw replaces Wind Shear as your primary Spirit generator. All of this sets up Hero of the Storm at level 32, and it could transform Lightning Storm into a passive effect that follows you around. Combined with mobility skills, you simply keep moving to deal with everything around you.

While these are the best leveling builds for Season 13, the time it takes to complete the campaign can vary significantly due to differences in gear, movement speed, and other factors across characters. For each class, however, these builds represent the most efficient path.