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The yields in Torchlight Infinite SS12 are incredibly abundant. Even if your build isn't particularly powerful, you may have stockpiled a large amount of Flame Elementium. Now is the time to try some builds that demand a considerable investment.

Magus Stacking Chain Lightning Erika 2 has almost no drawbacks apart from its substantial resource requirement. Its core logic is to concentrate resources, converting the majority of incoming damage into a single type, then pushing that specific resistance as high as possible to achieve outstanding survivability. The remaining affixes can then be devoted entirely to scaling damage.

Core Mechanics

Magus Stacking

What makes this build resource-intensive is its unique stacking approach. Traditional Aura Stacking relies on Lone Walker's Boots, the passive tree, and Sealed Mana Compensation on gear to stack auras.

These auras typically provide additional flat damage bonuses, such as extra lightning, cold, or physical damage. You simply need to stack Aura Effect blindly to amplify those damage bonuses directly, or gain higher energy shield and armour from defensive auras.

Magus Stacking, however, does not provide flat damage directly. Take the base effects of 5 Magus types as an example:

• Thunder Magus: Grants attack speed and cast speed.
• Frost Magus: Grants life and energy shield recovery.
• Fire Magus: Grants base critical strike chance.
• Rock Magus: Grants physical damage reduction.
• Erosion Magus: Reduces damage taken from DoT.

All these effects are scaled by Origin of Spirit Magus effect. If you have 100% increased Magus effect, an affix that originally reduces damage by 8.55% will be doubled to roughly 17% reduction. In short, extreme stacking does not acquire damage directly through Magus themselves but rather amplifies their various auxiliary effects to construct both offense and defense.

Defense

The key defensive mechanism of this concept revolves around a pair of legendary boots called Verdant Steps. By granting additional effects to Spirit Magus, they fundamentally alter the defensive logic of the entire build.

Verdant Steps feature three random Spirit Magus affixes, drawn from a pool.

• Damage affix: Grants Spirit Magus aura-like flat damage capabilities, such as extra lightning damage.
• Defense conversion mod: Converts other similar damage taken into a single type, such as lightning or fire.
• Immunity mod: Provides immunity to specific ailments or trauma.

Beyond the three random affixes, there is a fixed affix that grants 10% movement speed for each Spirit Magus type affecting you. If all six are active, you receive a massive 60% movement speed bonus.

With these boots, the defensive pressure on your entire gear setup is significantly alleviated. At most, you need only one additional defensive item to solve your defenses, while all remaining slots can be dedicated entirely to stacking damage.

Magus Stacking Chain Lightning Erika 2 Gear

After establishing the defensive core, the rest of the gear follows a very classic Deck Stacking and Spell Burst framework.

Weapon: Headless Cleric Wand

Stack skill levels; lightning skill levels or cast speed are both fine. Crucially, it should have a critical strike chance affix. In short, choose every affix that can boost your damage.

Body Armour: Ralph's Burial

Ralph's Burial provides a substantial amount of evasion, boosts your dexterity, and adds lightning damage based on your dexterity. Ideally, you aim for double-corruption affixes. It can be paired with Ralph's Footsteps, provided you already have an affix that converts other damage types to lightning damage.

Boots: Verdant Steps

Verdant Steps are obviously the core of this build. They require roughly 30,000 to 50,000 Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium. If you opt for Ralph's Footsteps instead, you will only need around 10,000 FE.

Belt: Eternity

You need Thrice Lucky variant of Eternity. This belt is exceptionally effective for lightning skills.

Gloves: Long Night Sorcerer's Wristband

Here you stack maximum resistance cap. Ideally, you further raise it to 86% for even more consistent survival.

Amulet: Sacrificer's Necklace

Sacrificer's Necklace must include Beacon affix. As this is the only source of Spell Burst charges available within this specific build, it is an absolutely mandatory item.

Ring 1: Vorax Limb: Digits

The most important affix is converting lightning damage to lightning damage (matching Verdant Steps). The remaining affixes can pursue critical strike damage or increased Spirit Magus effect.

Ring 2: Thunder Tempered Lightning Ring

The implicit affix of Thunder Tempered Lightning Ring is lightning resistance. For the remaining affixes, you can continue to stack resistance or energy shield.

Magus Stacking Chain Lightning Erika 2 Skills

The following are the Active and Support Skills you will need:

Chain Lightning

Supports:

• Critical Strike Damage Increase
• Activation Medium: Burst Activation
• Electric Overload
• Chain Lightning: Web of Lightning (Magnificent)
• Psychic Burst

Path of Flames

Support:

• Guard

Mana Boil

Supports:

• Cost Conversion
• Activation Medium: Preparation

Swiftness Dew

Supports:

• Activation Medium: Preparation
• Extended Duration

If you want to be even tankier, you can swap Swiftness Dew for Delayed and use Thunder Spike with Numb effect to withstand many high-damage attacks. Swiftness Dew is for maximizing movement speed, while Mana Boil with Cost Conversion solves the issue of mana always being zero caused by the helmet.

Magus Stacking Chain Lightning Erika 2 is a very intriguing build. Compared to Aura Stacking, its direct damage gains are not particularly high, but it trades that for unparalleled survivability. The main issue with this build currently is that the initial resource requirement to gear it up is extremely high, and its damage ceiling is limited by diminishing returns from aspects like Pet Tablets. Even so, it remains one of the smoothest and most satisfying builds for clearing maps in SS12.

Currently, in WoW TBC Classic Anniversary, many players choose to skip mobs in dungeons to increase efficiency, which seems to have become a common strategy.

However, this practice has also caused a lot of friction. The real problem isn't skipping mobs itself, but rather the lack of clear pre-raid communication between teams. Next, we will combine player posts and practical experience to analyze the root causes of the problem and provide feasible solutions.

Typical Scenarios of the Skipping Mob Controversy

The Slave Pens in Heroic difficulty is the most discussed and controversial dungeon among players.

Common skipping methods include killing Quagmirran and then jumping backwards from a wall to avoid a group of high-threat elite mobs, including Coilfang Ray. Other methods include using Mind Control to calmly bypass some patrolling mobs, or jumping directly into the water from a bridge to skip two or three groups of unnecessary trash mobs.

Of course, some people believe that skipping mobs is not a problem. Clearing all the mobs normally might take 25 to 30 minutes. But if you master skipping mobs, you can reduce dungeon time to under 20 minutes, allowing you to get the three Badges of Justice faster.

However, skipping mobs isn't always beneficial. The wall-jumping maneuver requires skill, and some players won't know how or are prone to falling and dying. If someone fails and no Warlock can summon them, the wait can easily be as long as ten minutes, actually slower than clearing all the mobs.

Forced mob skipping is essentially requiring all team members to learn unofficial routes beforehand, or they'll be kicked from the group.

Real Player Complaints

Therefore, many players now feel that skipping mobs has become mandatory.

Some people post on forums saying they don't want to jump around in dungeons; they just want to play their class well and kill monsters seriously. This is very frustrating. Even if your DPS is high, it doesn't matter because everyone wants to skip monsters.

If you can't skip mobs, you don't deserve to run the dungeon. That's stupid. Groups that skip mobs frequently wipe, forcing them to skip mobs again and replay previously missed mobs.

One player pointed out the crux of the problem: players should communicate clearly before entering dungeon to determine whether they intend to speedrun or clear all mobs. This highlights a communication issue.

Typical Manifestations of Lack of Communication

In TBC, this communication breakdown is rampant.

For example, there's zero communication before entering dungeon; the group enters as soon as it's full, and then suddenly someone starts jumping over walls, leaving everyone else bewildered.

Furthermore, some players consider skipping mobs a mandatory skill for everyone, kicking out those who can't skip walls beforehand, instead of communicating, confirming, or teaching them. As players have expressed on forums, this is incredibly frustrating.

Alternatively, when forming a group, ignore class abilities and don't mention that having a Priest allows the use of Mind Control, skipping a large number of mobs.

Heroic difficulty five-man dungeons have better loot, and the boss drops Badge of Justice, so there's only one reset cycle per day. If a communication error leads to playing a mode you don't want to play, you've wasted that day's opportunity and have to wait for the next reset.

Which is better: skipping mobs or clearing them all?

In reality, not all skipping is faster, and not all groups are suitable for skipping mobs. Players need to make a rational judgment before entering a dungeon.

Situations Where Skipping Mobs is Worthwhile

If the group of monsters you want to skip is very threatening and could easily cause a wipe, such as Coilfang Ray group in The Slave Pens, then skipping that group is worthwhile.

Or if your group has a Priest who can use Mind Control; a Rogue or Druid who can use Stealth to bypass them; or a Warlock who can cast Ritual of Summoning, providing some leeway. In these situations, skipping mobs is also an option.

Of course, as long as all team members confirm and are familiar with the skipping spots beforehand, skipping mobs is fine.

Situations Where Skipping Mobs isn't Worthwhile

If someone in the team is doing this dungeon for the first time, you'll need to spend 5 minutes teaching them how to skip mobs. It's best not to skip mobs.

Without Warlock, if someone fails to skip, they have to run back to their corpse and start over, which is also inefficient.

Furthermore, if your gear is decent, even if you choose to clear all the monsters, the speed won't be too slow, so there's no need to skip monsters. This avoids mistakes when skipping monsters and allows you to obtain more WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold.

Solutions

Clearly Label When Forming a Group

First, we can indicate "Heroic Slave Pens, Skip Mobs Speedrun" or "Heroic Slave Pens, Clear Dungeon" in the group chat or group information.

Verbal Confirmation When Inviting Players

Of course, you can also verbally confirm when inviting players to the group, telling them that you'll be skipping mobs this time, asking if they know how to skip mobs, and if not, teaching them or switching to clearing the dungeon. This is a more friendly way to form a group.

Actively Explain If You Don't Know How to Skip Mobs

So, before entering a dungeon, if a player genuinely doesn't know how to skip mobs, they should proactively explain this. This allows the other player to provide guidance or find a replacement. Don't wait until after entering dungeon for conflicts to erupt.

In short, whether you are the team leader or a member, a few words of communication before entering dungeon will save you 30 minutes of mutual blaming, even if it only takes 30 seconds.

Although not much time has passed since the launch of Riven Tides update in April, ARC Raiders players are already looking ahead to new content. Because the previous roadmap only covered January to April.

Interestingly, over the past few days, whether due to a genuine accidental leak or a deliberate move by the developers, a substantial batch of leaked information has been circulating within the community, and it appears to be quite credible.

If you don't mind spoilers, feel free to read through this guide to get a sneak peek at these rumors! However, we must warn you: no one can guarantee that this content will definitely make it into the game!

Source of the leaks

First, it must be clarified that neither the developers nor the staff behind ARC Raiders have released any official plans or announcements regarding what comes after Riven Tides update. The information regarding potential new content primarily stems from a single discovered document.

The reason this document is considered reliable is not only because its contents align with the typical scope of ARC Raiders updates, but also because, at the time Escalation roadmap was released, the developers stated that they had already mapped out a development plan spanning the next ten years.

This implies that documents detailing further update plans likely do exist; furthermore, using accidental leaks to generate buzz for a game has become a fairly common practice in the industry these days.

New map Frozen Trail

Among the leaked details, the most noteworthy item is a new map reportedly named Frozen Trail. In fact, the document explicitly labels it as the very next map scheduled for release following Riven Tides.

Based on preliminary observations, the map features a wealth of POIs, including a central station, a rail yard, an observatory, a radio tower, and more.

If you've been playing the game consistently, you've likely noticed that most players feel Riven Tides map is somewhat undersized and doesn't quite meet the established design standards for ARC Raiders maps; Frozen Trail, however, appears poised to get things back on track.

At least judging by the rail yard and central station locations, this map seems likely to emphasize the utilization of vertical space and the strategic use of cover, elements that have been somewhat lacking in the game's existing maps.

In fact, such intricate map design suggests that the interiors of these potential POIs will serve as excellent battlegrounds. They are likely to feature numerous nooks and rooms where ARC Raiders blueprints are hidden, making them highly valuable locations for farming resources.

Furthermore, that observatory is well worth keeping an eye on, as it is highly likely to be tied to the game's overarching backstory and may even serve as the catalyst for unlocking a new chapter in the main storyline.

New ARC enemies

Perhaps because there is already an abundance of small-to-medium-sized PvE enemies, ARC Raiders has recently shown a greater inclination toward introducing large-scale ARC units; the leaked content is no exception.

A potential new enemy slated for future inclusion in the game is known as Frigate. It is explicitly described as being designed based on the UFO prototype that appeared during Hurricane map condition introduced in Shrouded Sky update.

If you watched ARC Raiders trailers released during the first half of the year, you would have noticed that, starting with Shrouded Sky update, nearly every trailer featured a mysterious silhouette hovering overhead. This figure is very likely a reference to Frigate.

More specifically, Frigate appears set to be introduced as a live event, implying that it will not be a piece of standard content accessible at any time or location.

Opening a specific hatch may trigger Frigate's spawn; it would then proceed to patrol the map along a predetermined flight path, initiating a multi-stage boss battle.

Additionally, the leaked files contain data regarding various movement states, including a status labeled Anchored to Point. This suggests that at specific moments, Frigate may become locked in a fixed position.

When the time comes to board this frigate, you will naturally need to climb. Relying solely on the standard Snap Hook might prove somewhat precarious, suggesting that entirely new mechanics will probably be required to accomplish this task.

Interestingly, the files also make mention of a vehicle known as Frigate Taxi. This vehicle possesses its own independent movement and docking mechanics, and it is highly probable that this will be the designated method for boarding Frigate while it is in motion high above the ground.

Regardless of whether the content related to Frigate is ultimately implemented in the game, its operational mechanics certainly subvert existing concepts regarding ARC Raiders enemies and events, offering a highly novel and engaging gameplay experience.

New map events

As early as late 2025, rumors circulated that ARC Raiders would introduce a Toxic Swamp-themed map condition, though this feature never materialized at the time. However, it has resurfaced once again within the recently leaked files.

Other leaked map conditions include Acid Rain, Heatwave, Delayed Departure, and Tube Disruptions. It is not guaranteed that all of these will be implemented; even if they are all authentic, they would almost certainly be rolled out in batches over time.

Brand-new clan system

It is anticipated that this brand-new system will serve as ARC Raiders' unique faction mechanism, allowing you to choose from four distinct categories: PvP, PvE, quest-oriented, or any, and engage in in-game social interactions based on your selection.

Since the game's launch, there has always been an inherent tension between players seeking a purely PvE experience and those pursuing PvP combat.

This new system, built around the core principle of aligning players based on their preferred playstyle, holds the promise of finally achieving a harmonious balance.

Furthermore, the inclusion of the special "any" category ensures that even if you prefer not to explicitly align yourself with a specific side, you still have a dedicated neutral option available, thereby guaranteeing that the game's signature sandbox-style freedom remains fully intact.

The above constitutes our overview of the potential new content for ARC Raiders, based on recently leaked information.

We must reiterate that no one can say with absolute certainty whether these features will ultimately make it into the game, they certainly give us plenty of reason to look forward to ARC Raiders with renewed optimism!

The approach of another Friday means that a new round of FC 26 TOTS squads is about to be unveiled! This release is highly likely to feature Ultimate Team members, so you'll definitely want to get a sneak peek in advance!

Fortunately, squad leaks have become almost a norm within FIFA 26 community; therefore, this time around, we are bringing you reliable predictions for all four squads featured in TOTS Week 4, along with all the other information you need to know to acquire them.

TOTS Week 4 release date

This batch of Team of the Season squads will be officially announced on Friday, May 8th. For the entire week following the announcement, you will be able to unlock the corresponding player cards by participating in various in-game events.

Subsequently, Week 5 will go live on May 15th, marking the conclusion of the acquisition period for Week 4 TOTS players. It is worth noting that Week 5 represents the final batch of squads to be released before the highly anticipated Ultimate Team reveal.

TOTS Week 4 squads

The players being unveiled this week, or rather, the players you will soon have the opportunity to unlock, hail from Ligue 1 McDonald's, Arkema Première Ligue, National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), and Trendyol Süper Lig.

Below, we have listed TOTS squads for these four leagues in turn, along with each player's specific position:

Ligue 1

Trendyol Süper Lig

NWSL

Arkema Première Ligue

How to acquire Week 4 players?

First, for each squad, there will be 2-4 players designated specifically as rewards for completing Squad Building Challenges and Objectives. This means that as long as you successfully complete these tasks, you are guaranteed to unlock those specific players.

The remaining players must be acquired by earning and opening packs, or by trading on the transfer market; in most cases, obtaining these players relies heavily on your luck.

Sources for packs include SBCs and Objectives, as well as other in-game rewards within FUT 26. Alternatively, you can redeem packs directly from the in-game store by consuming your FC 26 coins.

If you plan to acquire players via the transfer market, it is highly advisable to set aside some time to monitor market fluctuations and strike at the most opportune moment to maximize your TOTS returns.

When opening packs, please keep this in mind: while opening many packs simultaneously may theoretically increase your chances of pulling rare cards, it is absolutely crucial that you open them within the designated time window before the event expires.

For instance, if you earn card packs between May 8th and May 15th but save them to open during the following week, you will receive TOTS Week 5 players rather than players from the four teams featured in Week 4.

While a specific player's TOTY card is typically superior to their TOTS card, TOTS cards invariably offer higher Chemistry values and more significant attribute boosts compared to their standard base cards.

This is particularly true if the selected TOTS player contributed a substantial number of assists throughout the past season; in such cases, their passing statistics are highly likely to see a significant upgrade.

How should you prepare for TOTS Week 4?

First, you need to ensure you understand the requirements and mechanics for participating in SBCs and Objectives, allowing you to complete them immediately once the new event begins and unlock the initial batch of rewards.

While these rewards do include a certain amount of coins, they are rarely sufficient for active trading on the transfer market; therefore, you will also need to actively engage in other Ultimate Team game modes to earn additional coins.

In FC 26, the primary sources for earning coins stem from various specific game modes within Ultimate Team, including not only the aforementioned SBCs and Objectives but also Squad Battles, Moments Mode, and more.

At this stage, Squad Battles remains the top choice for efficient farming. Simply by playing against the AI to reach Elite 1 rank, you can secure a stable and guaranteed weekly income of coins, along with the occasional bonus of other valuable packs.

That concludes our FC 26 TOTS Week 4 squad predictions and accompanying guide. With just one day remaining until the official launch, wrap up your Week 3 journey now and get ready for the new event!

If you want to unlock your favorite TOTS Week 4 players, or even those from subsequent weeks faster, check out FC 26 coins for sale on IGGM! Our safe and rapid service ensures you get the best TOTS experience!

Raiders, among the new items added to ARC Raiders Riven Tides, Powered Descender is one of the most useful but also the easiest to misuse. Many people may be misunderstanding its true purpose. This guide will show you how to correctly use Powered Descender and how to obtain it.

Common Mistakes

Many players are used to activating Powered Descender when jumping from a height to slow their descent and try to avoid fall damage. However, the problem is that because of the difficulty in timing, you can easily run out of energy or not slow down enough before landing, ultimately still taking damage.

It's time to realize that it's not that Powered Descender is bad, but that you're using it incorrectly.

Correct Usage

The truth is, its core design is for upward propulsion, not downward deceleration. Therefore, the correct way to use it is to activate Powered Descender first, then jump. This will give you upward propulsion, allowing you to ascend vertically or make short leaps.

Activating it after you jump is simply equivalent to slowing down and descending slowly. Activating the jump before jumping not only propels you upwards but also gives you forward momentum.

Let's break down the correct steps.

First, equip Powered Descender and press the activation button while stationary or running. You'll see the energy bar deplete, and the device will emit a sound effect.

Next, while still active, immediately press the jump button. Your character will gain a significant upward momentum, helping you reach platforms you couldn't normally jump to.

Pay attention to the indicators provided by your energy bar. A full energy bar provides approximately 5 seconds of continuous propulsion, helping you descend slowly. If you use it for upward jumps, each jump consumes approximately 0.5-1 second of energy.

The moment the energy runs out, the propulsion stops immediately, and your character will fall vertically. Therefore, always keep an eye on your remaining energy.

Applications in Practical Use

Climbing Heights Normally Inaccessible

Many players know that there are many valuable items on the chimneys of Bird City, but without a Snap Hook, they can only watch helplessly.

At this point, if you use Powered Descender, activate it, and jump, it will directly pull you onto the chimney. The high place you were longing for is now easily reached.

Also, there are rooms with skylights in Red Tower area. Normally, you need to run across a bridge, overcome some small obstacles, and then try to climb onto the roof. This often fails. But Powered Descender allows you to launch directly from the ground and flip over, saving time and effort.

Solving Annoying Little Jumps

Those narrow gaps between two buildings may seem insignificant, but they are often places that frustrate players and make them want to detour. A normal jump is easily a close call, resulting in a fall, and detouring takes 1-2 minutes.

But with Powered Descender, it's different. Just reach the edge of the gap, activate it, and jump, and you can easily solve the problem. These annoying little jumps are precisely where Powered Descender excels.

Increase Forward Momentum While Running

Activating Powered Descender while running and then jumping will grant you both upward thrust and forward momentum.

This can be used to cross slightly wider ditches, but you still need to assess the distance; it cannot completely replace the long-distance swing of Snap Hook.

Emergency Escape

When you accidentally fall into any low-lying terrain in the game, a normal jump won't get you out. Powered Descender can help you escape this way. Activate it for a direct bounce escape. This is especially useful when you're taking a shortcut over obstacles while being chased by enemies.

Replace Snap Hook for Daily Map Running

Snap Hook is a yellow (Legendary) item, easily attracting the attention of other players, and it might be stolen after your character dies. Powered Descender, on the other hand, is a purple (Epic) item, relatively understated, and its functionality is sufficient for 80% of vertical movement needs.

A combination of a full set of purple gear and Powered Descender is highly recommended. It's efficient and safe.

Acquisition Methods and Crafting Materials

First, ARC Raiders Powered Descender blueprint can only be obtained in Riven Tides.

It's recommended that players prioritize searching drawers or containers in Stacking Yard, Tennis Court, and lockers in Poolside. You might find it immediately in Stacking Yard, but ultimately, luck plays a role.

Besides the blueprint, to craft Powered Descender, you need a Level 3 Utility Station, a Power Rod, and a Turbine Compressor. You can obtain Turbine Compressors by killing randomly landing ARC Turbines.

Powered Descender has 100 durability points, consuming approximately 35 points per use, depending on usage frequency. Repairing it requires an Advanced Electrical Component and ARC Circuitry; the materials aren't expensive, so frequent repairs are recommended to maintain its usability.

In short, Powered Descender is not a parachute, but a powered jumper. Remember to activate it before jumping; this will allow you to easily reach higher places and cross narrow gaps, saving you a lot of trouble with detours and climbing walls. It's definitely one of the most underrated purple gear items in Riven Tides.

Hi, Tycoons! Following the end of the Partners event, there will be a brief lull in activity. The next special event on the horizon is Prize Drop, which lasts for just one day; its primary rewards consist of Cash and access to various flash events.

Porcine Parade banner event is also making a return, though its rewards differ slightly this time around - specifically regarding the tokens offered. Let's take a look at how many milestones you need to complete to make it a worthwhile endeavor.

Date

Porcine Parade banner event runs concurrently with Prize Drop - lasting, to be precise, for only 21 hours. The specific schedule is as follows:

• EDT: 5/7 04:00 PM - 5/8 12:59 PM
• CEST: 5/7 10:00 PM - 5/8 06:59 PM
• PDT: 5/7 01:00 PM - 5/8 09:59 AM
• AEST: 5/8 06:00 AM - 5/9 02:59 AM

Since both events conclude simultaneously, be sure to use up all your tokens before the events end!

How to Make Points?

Although it lasts for less than a full day, Porcine Parade banner event features 62 milestones requiring a total of 40,675 points to complete. To earn points, you must land on the following specific tiles:

• Chance Tile (2 Points): Triggers a reward (such as Cash or extra Dice) or teleports you to a specific location on the board.
• Tax Tile (3 Points): Deducts a certain amount of Cash from the player as a tax payment.
• Utility Tile (2 Points): Provides the player with a safe and steady Cash reward, making it one of the safest tiles to land on.

You can set a Dice Multiplier a few spaces before reaching these specific tiles. If you successfully land on one of them, the base point value for that tile is multiplied by your chosen multiplier, allowing you to advance through the milestones much faster and secure more rewards.

Porcine Parade Banner Event Rewards

The rewards offered in this banner event are largely contingent upon the rewards available in the concurrent special event. Unfortunately, the primary reward in Prize Drop is Cash; compared to dice and Monopoly Go stickers, this reward simply lacks sufficient appeal. Consequently, Peg-E tokens featured in the current milestone event should not be your main objective.

If you have a surplus of Dice, you may choose to stop once you reach Milestone 26. This ensures you secure all Sticker Packs - a feat requiring only 3,250 points - without consuming an excessive amount of Dice. Beyond this point, the rewards offered by subsequent milestones simply do not justify the cost in terms of Dice consumption. Below is a breakdown of the rewards for Porcine Parade banner event:

• 15,520 Dice
• 681 Peg-E Tokens
• 2 Green Sticker Packs
• 1 Yellow Sticker Pack
• 1 Pink Sticker Pack
• High Roller at Milestone 18
• Cash Boost at Milestones 23 and 33
• Mega Heist at Milestone 44
• Builder's Bash at Milestone 60

If you prefer to decide for yourself which milestones to complete, here are the detailed rewards for each individual milestone:

The above covers the general details of Porcine Parade banner event; the rewards aren't particularly significant. If you prefer to save your dice, it is perfectly fine to skip this event entirely - there are plenty of exciting events still waiting for you down the road. Keep working hard to complete your sticker sets!

As we head into May, MLB The Show 26 April Spotlight series concludes with the release of Drop 5 program. This release also signifies the arrival of the final player card, Ben Rice, needed to complete April Lightning Collection.

We have previously introduced you to the full roster required to complete this collection, as well as the value of the ultimate collection reward: Elly De La Cruz.

Given that April Spotlight Drop 5 is the final program in the series, and having just launched recently, you may not yet know exactly how to complete it to acquire Ben Rice. The following are the specific guidelines we provide.

April Spotlight Drop 5 duration

This MLB 26 program went live on May 5th. While an official end date has not yet been announced, most other April Spotlight Drop programs have lasted for approximately one week, so that serves as a good benchmark to keep in mind.

However, regardless of exactly when it ends, it is highly recommended that you complete it as soon as possible. This ensures you don’t miss out on the final Ben Rice player card and by extension, the ultimate reward for completing April Lightning Collection.

How to complete this program?

The primary sources for earning XP in April Spotlight Drop 5 include completing Missions, Moments, and Collections; typically, the first two are the focus.

To unlock all available rewards, you need to earn a total of 100 Program XP. Since the combined XP offered by all available challenges exceeds 200, you have the flexibility to prioritize and complete the specific challenges you excel at within the given scope.

Missions:

Moments:

Collections:

What rewards are available?

April Spotlight Drop 5 reward path contains 10 items (or XP rewards), with one unlocked for every 10 Program XP earned:

Why complete this program?

First, as the reward path indicates, it includes many guaranteed player cards. If you find a player you like, or one that fills a vacancy in your lineup, that’s even better!

Additionally, April Spotlight Monthly Pack reward offers a chance to pull the player cards needed to complete another collection: April Retro Lightning.

Completing that collection unlocks the ultimate reward: Chipper Jones. With an impressive OVR of 94, currently ranking 6th among all third basemen, this player’s exceptional power-hitting ability is sure to deliver spectacular results for your lineup.

How to complete April Retro Lightning Collection?

This collection consists of 18 cards; however, you only need to acquire 16 of them to unlock Chipper Jones. Additionally, collecting 5 and 10 cards, respectively, will earn you a 1 April Spotlight Player Pack and José Soriano as bonus rewards.

The cards required for April Retro Lightning Collection are obtained randomly from the packs awarded during April Spotlight Drops 1 through 5. Drop 5, specifically, may yield the following players:

• Chase Dollander
• Ildemaro Vargas
• Matt Olson
• Andy Pages
• Jordan Walker
• Xavier Edwards
• Bryce Elder
• Liam Hicks
• Louis Varland
• Moisés Ballesteros

Additional tips

In addition to April Spotlight Drop 5 and the two collections mentioned in this guide, there is currently another active program in MLB 26: April Showcase Event. This event is set to conclude on May 8th (having started on the 1st).

The key value of this program lies in its rewards: the first four of the five available rewards correspond to April Spotlight Weeks 1 through 4.

This means that even if you missed the previous four April Spotlight Drop programs, you still have an opportunity to acquire the cards found within their respective reward packs, thereby helping you complete April Retro Lightning Collection.

That covers everything you need to know about completing April Spotlight Drop 5, as well as all other major, recent MLB 26 events associated with it. In short, your main objective right now should be to act fast and complete as many programs and collections as possible!

If you happened to miss any of the programs mentioned here, or simply didn’t manage to pull the necessary collection cards from packs in time, you can still buy MLB 26 stubs on IGGM to acquire them before the collection period ends!

We consistently provide secure stub services with guaranteed fast delivery, allowing you to instantly boost your stub balance whenever and wherever you need it, so you can unlock any coveted card you desire on the marketplace!

As the second phase of Burning Crusade Classic approaches, the gates of Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep are about to swing open.

If you want to clear both raids in the first week and bring any character into the new phase in peak condition, now is the time for one last hard push. Coincidentally, the official has just made a series of very welcome adjustments to gear, substantially easing the equipment burden heading into WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 2.

Arena Gear

First and most importantly, a change that affects every PvP player. On WoW TBC Anniversary, the current season's top-tier arena gear has been hit with unprecedented, massive reductions.

You have a two-week window to take advantage of this, because Arena Points will reset after that. Simply take part in one week of arena matches, and you can grab a huge amount of gear at heavily slashed requirements.

A gladiator weapon that once demanded a steep investment can now be claimed for a mere 1,245 Arena Points. Classes like Druids can effortlessly pick up Gladiator's Gavel, making it a brilliant choice for fine-tuning stats and swapping setups.

Even better, all rating requirements for this gear have been scrapped. Whether it's the shoulders or the weapon that used to require a specific personal rating, there are no rating barriers anymore. Every Arena Point requirement and personal rating gate has been completely removed. These drastically lowered costs will carry over directly into PvP Phase 2, which is an immense blessing for new characters or players with under-geared alts.

Although these are PvP items, PvE players should not overlook them. Gladiator series in particular boasts excellent stats and item levels, making them more than enough to serve as a stepping stone for alts or new characters to enter Tier 4 raids like Gruul's Lair, Magtheridon's Lair, and Karazhan.

The only thing you sacrifice is a secondary stat that is normally supplanted by Resilience - completely within acceptable limits. Using PvP gear to skip the long, RNG-heavy heroic dungeon farming phase and jump straight into acquiring genuine PvE tier sets is undoubtedly an incredibly efficient catch-up strategy.

Tier Exchange Vendor

Discounted arena gear was a burden-easing mechanism already present in the original TBC. As exciting as these adjustments are, there remains one small disappointment on live realms right now: Tier Exchange Vendor, who should be present in the game, has not yet been implemented.

During the initial PTR testing, players could already exchange raid token drops for heavily discounted arena sets. While this feature typically arrives alongside content like Serpentshrine Cavern, players are certainly hoping to see it go live right when Phase 2 launches. If it truly goes missing, considering that arena gear is already offered at rock-bottom rates, it serves as an acceptable trade-off.

Honor Gear

Honor gear changes are equally delightful. Level 70 epic Honor weapons originally required battleground marks to obtain; that mark requirement has now been entirely removed, and Honor Point cost has been dramatically reduced. What's even more amusing is that they now share the exact same Honor Point cost as level 60 Honor weapons, leaving the level 60 versions completely outclassed in terms of value.

Likewise, acquiring officer trinkets and accessories no longer demands battleground marks, and Honor Point costs have been cut in half. For Druid and Paladin players, some of the necklaces available here are excellent tanking pieces and are well worth grabbing immediately. The rings are a notch lower but still have clever uses in specific PvE situations. The pure attack power gems offered here remain some of the only epic-quality gems you can currently get, making them a worthy pickup.

Level 70 Honor off-pieces can now be acquired using nothing but Honor Points - the original requirements for specific battleground marks, such as Eye of the Storm marks, have been completely removed. Level 60 Honor gear, however, still requires marks to obtain, which has made obtaining them more costly than their level 70 counterparts. This cost inversion between old and new equipment, though puzzling, highlights just how heavily the update leans in favor of catch-up mechanics.

TBC Promotion

A promotion has been rolled out across all the developer's games, and Burning Crusade Classic is receiving a substantial discount push - a first in the history of WoW Classic. The following services are currently on offer:

Outland Heroic Pack

50% off, available for $20. It includes a stylish Hearthstone effect, a companion pet, and a mount - Netherwing Drake - that unlocks across all characters. This mount alone saves you roughly 400 gold per character in riding training fees, as it directly provides full functionality from a regular ground mount to an epic flying mount.

Outland Epic Pack

Also 50% off, now $40, returning to the same level as Dark Portal Pass from the previous TBC era. On top of everything in Heroic Pack, this bundle includes a character boost service and game time.

Additional Services

The level-58 character boost service provided by the official team is available individually at 30% off, now $42. The character name change service is also 30% off.

All in all, this is a fantastic time to gear up alts and return to the game. If you still have Arena Points sitting on your account, convert them into Gladiator gear immediately. If your character lacks a solid equipment foundation, a very modest Honor Point investment can score you a set of gear that's more than good enough to step into raid content. Seize this brief off-season window, and you can prepare thoroughly for both PvP and PvE challenges of Phase 2.

If you are a Diablo 4 player who loves being among the first to try out new content, then the class you've likely chosen for your character recently is the brand-new Warlock, introduced in Lord of Hatred expansion!

Playing a new class means starting from scratch, whether it involves crafting builds or farming for gear. To lighten your load and help you master Warlock playstyle more quickly, we are providing a guide today for one of the class's exclusive Unique items: Ae'grom Schism!

What is Ae'grom Schism?

As a piece of gear exclusive to Warlock class, Ae'grom Schism is an Ancestral Unique Chest Armor that was added to the game alongside Warlock upon the launch of Lord of Hatred.

When you equip this chest armor, in addition to its base 2,100 armor value, it grants a unique effect: it increases the damage dealt by Ae'grom and his summoned minions by 30-50%.

Furthermore, equipping it allows you to summon Ae'grom's other half and grants you a second charge of Command Ae'grom ability.

How to use this gear properly?

If you haven't progressed very far into the expansion yet, you might be wondering who, or what, Ae'grom is. He is actually a new boss introduced in Lord of Hatred, encountered during Warlock-exclusive priority quest: Belly of the Beast.

Upon completing this quest, you will obtain Legion Shard, thereby binding yourself to the demon Ae'grom. In fact, Legion Shard is one of the specific variants within Warlock's signature class mechanic: Soul Shards.

This particular variant aligns with the summoner archetype, allowing you to engage in combat by summoning and utilizing demons. It grants you Summon Ae'grom skill, which passively enables you to summon Vile Children to attack your enemies.

Once activated, this skill transforms into Command Ae'grom, allowing you to further summon Lesser Demons to unleash burst damage.

Therefore, while any Warlock character can technically equip Ae'grom Schism, you will only be able to unlock the chest armor's full potential if you are utilizing Legion Shard and a corresponding build.

How to farm Ae'grom Schism?

The methods for acquiring this piece of gear can be broadly categorized into three avenues: defeating Lair Bosses, participating in the endgame events, and gambling with Purveyor of Curiosity.

However, if you prefer not to expend the time and effort, you can buy Diablo 4 Ae'grom Schism from IGGM directly, allowing you to safely and quickly harness its formidable power!

Defeating Echo of Varshan

Lair bosses serve as a primary source for acquiring Diablo 4 unique items. While the drop rate for rare items generally increases with a Lair boss's tier, if your sole objective is to obtain Ae'grom Schism, you should focus your farming efforts on Echo of Varshan.

This boss is classified as an Initiate tier encounter. To open its hoard after the battle, you will need a Lair Key, which can be obtained by completing various in-game events and War Plans.

Notably, in addition to unique items, this boss also has a chance to drop a Greater Lair Key, which is required to unlock the hoards of Greater Lair bosses.

Furthermore, there is an extremely rare chance that Mini Belial will appear after the battle concludes; defeating him offers a chance to obtain Betrayer's Husk, an item used to unlock the hoard of Exalted Lair boss, Belial.

As for Varshan herself, she is not considered a particularly difficult boss; however, it is highly recommended that you undertake this boss fight on a higher Torment difficulty setting, as this significantly increases the likelihood of Ae'grom Schism dropping.

The damage output of this boss is predominantly Shadow-based; therefore, it is imperative that you consume Elixir of Shadow Resistance II, or utilize other relevant items, before the fight begins to bolster your shadow resistance.

Finally, a crucial point to note is that when Varshan's health drops to 75%, 50%, and 25%, she will summon two expendable Elite monsters. Upon their sacrifice, two energy orbs will spawn that deal high damage to you and relentlessly pursue you throughout the arena.

When this occurs, you must simultaneously dodge both the boss's abilities and the incoming energy orbs, a task that demands a high degree of movement speed and agility.

Completing endgame events

Diablo 4 features a wide array of endgame events; completing these events on higher Torment difficulty settings offers a chance to obtain unique item drops.

However, given the introduction of War Plans and their associated Upgrade Trees mechanics via Lord of Hatred update, we recommend that you focus your efforts on Tree of Whispers when engaging in these events.

This recommendation stems from the fact that within Tree of Whispers Upgrade Tree, there is a specific upgrade known as Malignant Invasion. Activating this upgrade allows Varshan to appear during Whisper Ambushes and rewards you with Ancestral Collection of Chaos upon your victory.

This collection constitutes a high-tier reward cache, meaning there is a significantly higher probability of obtaining high-quality gear, including unique items, from its contents.

Gambling with Murmuring Obols

Murmuring Obols are a special currency in Diablo 4 that can be obtained by completing quests, clearing The Pit, or running Nightmare Dungeons, among other methods.

You can take your Obols to Purveyor of Curiosity and gamble for items; by selecting the chest armor as your gear slot type, you have a small chance of obtaining Ae'grom Schism.

If Ae'grom Schism aligns with your current Warlock playstyle, then this guide should prove valuable to you. We hope it helps!

Although Helldivers 2 hasn't introduced much new playable content since Machinery of Oppression, aside from the latest Warbonds, the development team remains committed to addressing the issues that have caused player dissatisfaction.

Patch 6.2.2, released on April 28, introduced balance adjustments to various weapons and enemies; however, the results failed to satisfy the player base. Consequently, the development team quickly responded by releasing Patch 6.2.3 on May 6 at 9:00 AM UTC.

Below, we will outline the key contents of this patch and analyze their effectiveness.

Reverting changes to Hive Guard

Hive Guard is a medium-sized Terminid enemy that was added to Helldivers 2 last year. They are relatively agile, capable of vaulting over obstacles, and will attack you with their sharp claws at close range.

Defensively, this enemy adopts a crouching stance when under fire to protect its vulnerable body, as only its front side is equipped with medium armor.

In the previous Patch 6.2.2, the development team upgraded the armor rating on Hive Guard's head and legs from Medium to Heavy, while simultaneously reducing the armor values for its torso and claws.

Although the enemy's maximum health was also reduced, the introduction of heavy armor meant that players could only defeat Hive Guards using a select few weapons capable of penetrating heavy plating. Without the appropriate gear, the enemy's reduced health pool made little difference.

Consequently, in response to strong player backlash, Helldivers 2 has used Patch 6.2.3 to revert the armor buffs previously applied to Hive Guard.

More specifically, the armor rating for Hive Guard's front legs and head has been reverted to the medium penetration tier, while the armor value for its claws has been further reduced. As a result, the entire front section of Hive Guard now serves as a weak point.

However, as a balancing measure, the armor value for Hive Guard's main torso has been reverted from 300 back to 500, and the torso's armor rating has been increased.

This means that, much like in the early days of the game, you must now concentrate your fire on the main torso to successfully take down a Hive Guard.

Aside from rendering medium-penetration weapons useless against Hive Guards, the very concept of buffing this enemy type in the first place seemed somewhat baffling. After all, prior to this, they hardly qualified as particularly formidable foes.

Fortunately, Patch 6.2.3 delivered a timely rollback; Hive Guard has now returned to its intended state, and it feels absolutely perfect. Barring any unforeseen issues, they likely won't require any further balance adjustments going forward.

That said, if you want to easily take down Hive Guards at this stage, a reliable medium-penetration weapon remains indispensable. If you don't have one, it's best to buy Helldivers 2 Super Credits on IGGM to unlock one via Exo Experts Warbond.

The addition of the beach biome

Based on their previously released roadmap for the first half of the year, Helldivers 2 announced that Update 6.2 would introduce new biomes. Now, one of those has finally arrived: the beach biome!

In Helldivers 2, you can simply think of a biome as a large-scale map environment. It dictates a planet's terrain layout, vegetation types, and potential environmental hazards, all of which are inextricably linked to your combat experience.

Accordingly, the beach biome is characterized by sandy shores, crystal-clear waters, and tropical flora. You'll encounter sun-drenched coastal regions, a stark contrast to the predominantly dark and gloomy aesthetic found in most of the game's previous biomes.

While that sounds appealing, this new content doesn't seem to have been particularly well-received by Helldivers 2 community.

This isn't because the new biome itself is poor quality, but rather because players feel that, right now, Helldivers 2 should be prioritizing the fixing of urgent bugs over the introduction of new content.

Player concerns

It must be said that since its launch, the public reception of Helldivers 2 has been somewhat volatile. Over the past month in particular, the game has faced heavy criticism for a persistent influx of bugs that have gone unaddressed for too long.

Consequently, after Patch 6.2.2 failed to truly satisfy the player base, you might have pinned your hopes on 6.2.3. However, aside from the rollback regarding Hive Guard, this patch offered little in the way of substantial new content or meaningful bug fixes.

Given Helldivers 2 team's consistent track record of delayed responses, you might assume they will eventually release more patches to slowly chip away at the long-standing bugs the community has been discussing.

However, it appears the development team maintains a long-standing tradition of taking summer vacations. The development team's annual leave is typically scheduled for mid-July.

Although a skeleton crew may remain on duty during this period, both the game itself and the player community currently face a significant backlog of issues that require urgent attention.

Consequently, if the development team fails to properly address these matters before their leave begins, players planning to dive into Helldivers 2 this summer may find themselves facing a rather difficult phase.

Based on the currently published Helldivers 2 development roadmap, the team's immediate focus appears to remain on introducing new biomes and the next Warbond update.

It seems highly unlikely that they will pivot in the near future to concentrate on fixing progression systems or other core-level mechanics.

We therefore anticipate that Helldivers 2 will most likely release this new content first, and then immediately transition into its summer vacation mode.

Which bugs are the most pressing?

If we were to list them one by one, there are actually numerous weapon-related issues in Helldivers 2 that are in dire need of fixing.

Here, we will highlight just a few examples that have generated significant discussion within the community (though, in all likelihood, none of them will see any improvement anytime soon!).

First is an issue that has already been officially acknowledged: the muzzle flash on MGX42 Bullet Storm may not be properly aligned with the weapon's 3D model. Fortunately, however, this bug does not appear to have any major impact on actual gameplay.

Another issue concerns A/FLAM-40 Flame Sentry and EXO-51 Lumberer mech. Within a range of 9 to 10 meters, flame attacks fail to inflict damage on any enemies surrounding you, unless you back away to a distance greater than 10 meters.

The final bug worth mentioning occurs when you equip Exo Suit and go on a rampage, trampling enemies in your path; you may find that enemies vanish into thin air without any warning.

More specifically, the game sometimes grabs a single enemy, or even multiple enemies, and completely wipes them from existence, significantly detracting from the overall gameplay experience.

In summary, while the content introduced in Patch 6.2.3 is commendable in its own right, the update as a whole simply lacks substance.

We hope that Helldivers 2 will become more responsive to player requests in the future, rather than rigidly adhering to its predetermined schedule; otherwise, the game risks suffering another significant drop in player numbers once summer comes to an end!