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Leveling in Path of Exile 3.29 is a very slow process. Even experienced players often need more than ten hours to complete the campaign. Once you enter the endgame, your leveling speed becomes even slower.

Especially after reaching level 90, you need an enormous amount of XP to gain each additional level. The methods below can provide a huge amount of XP, but they are not the most efficient strategies for generating currency.

How to Gain Large Amounts of XP?

The main source of XP comes from monsters, so the key is to maximize monster density and choose mechanics that can generate large numbers of enemies.

In PoE 3.29 Curse of the Allflame League, Abyss no longer requires players to chase moving cracks across the map. Instead, large groups of Lightless monsters continuously spawn around Abyss fissure, creating much higher monster density and faster clearing compared to the previous League. The mechanic can also be further enhanced through Atlas passives and Scarabs.

Legion also provides extremely high monster density. In PoE 3.29, the official team did not adjust the number of monsters in Legion and only changed its rewards. However, both Legion and Delirium place high requirements on character DPS. If your damage is insufficient, you may end up being killed by the monsters.

Since deaths cause you to lose a large amount of XP, it is better to prioritize safer mechanics. Abyss and Breach are the most recommended options.

Abyss + Beyond

Abyss appears as a green ground fissure and usually spawns near groups of monsters. Approaching the fissure causes it to expand and begin spawning enemies.

You need to kill monsters around the fissure to close Abyss, which encourages it to spawn even more enemies. Once enough fissures have been closed, the center will collapse and create an Abyss Pit, from which large numbers of stronger Abyss monsters will emerge. These monsters absorb modifiers from monsters killed near the pit, making them more difficult to defeat.

Unlike Abyss, Beyond does not naturally appear in maps. You must manually add Beyond mechanic to your maps. Beyond monsters come from Beyond Portals, which can be activated through Atlas passives, Beyond Scarabs, or map device modifiers.

When you kill groups of nearby enemies, Beyond monsters will be attracted and appear, making this mechanic extremely suitable for high monster density farming.

Map Selection

For this strategy, prioritize maps with open layouts and high monster density, such as Jungle Valley, Strand, and Cemetery.

During this farming method, each map will drop large amounts of PoE currency and maps. Picking up every item individually will significantly slow down your pace. Therefore, it is recommended to directly obtain eight-mod maps instead of crafting them yourself.

When searching through trade tools, block the following dangerous modifiers:

• Increased Monster Critical Strike Chance or Critical Strike Damage
• Reduced Block Chance
• Reduced Maximum Resistances

Maps containing these high-risk modifiers will weaken your survivability and may cause your character to die, so they should be avoided.

Scarab

• Abyss Scarab of Multitudes ×2: Increases the number of Abyss monsters generated. Each Scarab costs around 2 Chaos Orbs.
• Abyss Scarab ×3: Adds additional Abyssal monsters to the map. Each Scarab costs around 3 Chaos Orbs.

How to Farm?

Simply place Scarabs and eight-mod maps into Map Device. After entering the map, only clear Abyss encounters. Once they are completed, immediately return to town through the portal. Do not run any additional content, then open the next map and repeat the process.

During the entire process, there is no need to pick up ordinary PoE currency drops from the ground. Focus only on valuable items such as Valdo's Puzzle Box, Divine Orbs, Nightmare Maps, or other rare valuable drops.

However, because the number of dropped items is extremely high, using a strict filter is highly recommended. Otherwise, the screen will quickly become overwhelmed with equipment and currency drops.

This strategy isn't primarily focused on currency farming, so you might still have very little currency even after reaching level 100. However, you can participate in IGGM Facebook Group PoE currency free giveaway. Winners can receive a large amount of PoE Divine Orbs, Chaos Orbs, and Exalted Orbs.

You can also quickly join IGGM PoE Facebook Group to participate in discussions, giveaways, and more via Giveaway option in the top navigation bar of Path of Exile product page.

Breach + Beyond

Breach + Beyond strategy is very similar to Abyss + Beyond, with the main difference being the types of drops available. The overall cost is slightly higher than the previous method, but the potential returns are also significantly greater.

Breach requires players to kill as many monsters as possible within a limited time while enemies continuously emerge from Breach. The faster you kill, the longer Breach remains active, allowing more monsters and rewards to appear.

In endgame maps, Breach has an 8%-10% base chance to naturally appear, but Atlas passives and Scarabs can ensure that it appears in every map.

During this farming method, Divine Orbs often drop naturally in the maps you run. You can also use Ancient Wombgift to gamble for powerful unique items such as Headhunter or Mageblood.

Map Selection

This strategy also prioritizes open-layout maps with fewer obstacles, such as Dunes and Jungle Valley. These layouts allow Breach circles to expand fully and prevent monsters from getting trapped in corners.

You also need a build with strong AoE damage and fast clearing speed to eliminate large numbers of monsters within a short period.

Scarab

• Breach Scarab of Instability ×2: Adds 4 additional unstable Breaches to the map, increasing Breach event density. Each Scarab costs around 7 Chaos Orbs.
• Scarab of Monstrous Lineage ×2: Increases the percentage of Magic monsters in monster packs by 80%. Each Scarab costs around 4.8 Chaos Orbs.
• Beyond Scarab of the Invasion ×1: Generates additional Beyond monsters and further increases the number of enemies available to kill. Each Scarab costs around 1.5 Chaos Orbs.

Both strategies do not require heavy investment, and the build requirements are also relatively low since most enemies you encounter are only Magic monsters. However, high movement speed and powerful area-clear builds remain the best choices because they provide the highest efficiency.

If you are a fan of NBA 2K series, which releases a new title every year, you likely face the same question as the third quarter of the year approaches: Is the new installment actually worth unlocking?

The latest entry, NBA 2K27, launches this September, and pre-orders are already open. Compared to NBA 2K26, do the changes in 2K27 genuinely steer the game in a better direction, or is it merely a case of old wine in a new bottle?

Based on currently available information, we will outline the significant differences between NBA 2K27 and 2K26 and analyze the profound impact these changes have on the gameplay experience.

Further optimization of ProPLAY tech

First introduced in NBA 2K24, ProPLAY technology captures and analyzes real NBA game footage, translating it directly into the game's virtual matches to deliver a more authentic and surprising experience.

While the technology matured through NBA 2K24 and 2K25, issues like disjointed animation transitions persisted in NBA 2K26.

For instance, when executing complex directional changes, players often felt like they were merely stitching together two separate motion-capture clips rather than performing a fluid movement.

To address this, 2K27 has undergone a comprehensive reconstruction of ProPLAY engine. This includes expanding the sampling library and optimizing algorithms to resolve previous issues where player movement felt sluggish or artificial.

Consequently, NBA 2K27 promises more realistic weight shifting during on-court movement and a significant reduction in physics-defying animations.

Building on the realism enhanced by ProPLAY optimizations, NBA 2K27 introduces independent limb collision detection for player models.

When physical contact occurs, the player's body reacts with realistic deformation rather than the awkward clipping (where limbs pass through each other) frequently seen in 2K26.

Upgraded shooting and passing mechanics

Shooting is undoubtedly the primary way to score in basketball games. However, the shooting mechanics in NBA 2K26, plagued by issues such as network latency and the dynamic shrinking of the green window, often resulted in a frustrating experience that made consistent scoring difficult.

To address this, 2K27 introduces a more precise shooting system based on visual cues: in addition to the traditional shot meter, you can simply watch the player's animation and press the shoot button at the moment of the perfect release. This significantly boosts your shooting percentage, even when facing defensive pressure.

Regarding dribbling, NBA 2K27 decouples stamina from explosiveness to fix the repetitive gameplay caused by an over-reliance on Speed Boosts in the previous title.

This means that chaining together advanced dribble moves will rapidly deplete your explosiveness meter; once it runs out, your player enters a fatigued state.

Consequently, you must think like a real point guard, strategizing and timing your bursts of speed to break through the opponent's defense, rather than simply relying on raw explosiveness to bulldoze your way forward.

Defensive play has also seen improvements

Beyond the enhancements to the offensive experience, specifically shooting and passing, NBA 2K27 places equal emphasis on defense.

For instance, the logic for navigating screens has been upgraded, allowing you to use AI assistance to employ aggressive defensive strategies against specific elite players.

Additionally, the success rate of guards forcing their way into the paint for posterizing dunks has been significantly reduced.

This is largely due to more precise detection of vertical contests; as a defender, simply establishing a position outside the restricted area early enough is now sufficient to halt the opponent's attack.

Streamlining MyCAREER

NBA 2K MyCAREER mode has long boasted a loyal fanbase thanks to its unique gameplay. However, in recent years, the addition of numerous features, intended to enhance the experience, actually made the mode feel bloated and cluttered.

In 2K26, for example, The City map was massive but filled with tedious traversal tasks and forced narrative elements. To address this, the development team has scaled down the map size for NBA 2K27 and adopted a striking neon-night aesthetic.

Furthermore, matchmaking lobbies have been consolidated into more centralized areas, reducing the time it takes to jump into street-style matches.

NBA 2K27 also plans to introduce Rucker Park as a new location. This classic New York court, steeped in street culture, is set to spark a new wave of competitive play in MyCAREER mode.

Beyond the key streamlining efforts, 2K27 addresses the issue where meta builds dominated the late-game stages of NBA 2K26 MyCAREER by imposing stricter limits on attributes and physical stats.

Improved trading efficiency in MyTEAM

As the mode with the highest demand for rare players, MyTEAM is undoubtedly the lifeblood of NBA 2K series' in-game trading market.

The trading environment in NBA 2K26 was somewhat chaotic, often making it difficult for casual players to navigate; the new Cross-Platform Auction House feature in 2K27 promises to significantly improve this situation.

This means that whether you play on PS, Xbox Series, or Switch, you will share the same card pool. Consequently, whether you want to earn NBA 2K27 MT by selling cards quickly or find specific cards at stable prices, the process will be far more efficient than in 2K26.

Furthermore, to enhance the trading experience, 2K27 has eliminated potential verification delays after winning an auction. This means you can immediately add a card to your lineup once the transaction is complete.

MyPLAYER changes

Building on the 40 MyPLAYER badges found in NBA 2K26, 2K27 removes six, adds 19 new ones, and adjusts the existing badges. This expanded selection and more stable mechanics allow you to craft your ideal player build exactly the way you want.

Additionally, Cap Breakers feature returns to MyPLAYER mode in NBA 2K27, allowing you to preview attribute boosts directly in the player creator before jumping into a game, eliminating the need for tedious trial and error.

Summary

Based on current information, whether regarding the richness of content, the stability of gameplay, or other aspects, NBA 2K27 clearly surpasses 2K26.

Most importantly, the ultimate game reveal is coming on August 18, which will undoubtedly showcase even more unexpected features and changes. In short, the ways in which this game surpasses its predecessor go far beyond what has been covered here!

So, if you still have a passion for virtual basketball, pre-ordering and experiencing NBA 2K27 is definitely a better choice than sticking with 26, which will receive no further updates.

While ARC Raiders has seen no major updates lately, the weekly updates continue, offering some new excitement, such as Store Update 1.40.0 released on August 4th, which added a bit of excitement to our otherwise tranquil gameplay. From new choices in the wardrobe to brand-new items that will change your combat rhythm, we've highlighted the key points for you!

Wardrobe Update

If you're tired of the default Volare outfit color scheme in battle, then Store Update 1.40.0 brings us two clean and crisp new color variants: Black and Yellow.

The black version will be more suitable for ARC Raiders players who prefer low-visibility gameplay and navigating through ruins, while the yellow version significantly improves your visibility to teammates, enhancing teamwork.

Therefore, it's best to choose a color scheme based on your preferred tactics in the game, and it can also change your gaming mood!

New Project: Phantom Targets

The highlight of Update 1.40.0 is a two-part Player Project: Phantom Targets.

The storyline involves Shani discovering anomalies in surveillance data, but the source hasn't been identified yet - a familiar three-part routine of errands, investigation, and combat, but with a touch more strategy.

Part One

Players can see the first part immediately upon logging into the game, as it has been released in the game along with ARC Raiders Store Update 1.40.0.

The first part requires us to find and repair faulty antennas on the map and to use triangulation to track abnormal signals.

These antennas are typically located in moderately dangerous areas, so it's best to have at least one teammate on guard, as the repair process will reveal your position.

Once the antennas are repaired, you can begin using special strategies to counter ARC enemies - perhaps you'll need to use environmental explosives, electromagnetic interference, or decoys to reduce ARC's suppressive fire, rather than engaging them head-on.

Part Two

Phantom Targets event will officially begin on August 18th, after the release of ARC Raiders Update 1.42.0.

Specific details are not yet fully released, but based on the project description, it will probably introduce new target types or timed scoring rules.

It is recommended that players not rush to complete the first part in one day, but leave some progress for around the 18th to seamlessly connect to the rewards of the second part.

Known Bug Fixes

Regarding the two bugs that the developers have acknowledged, Update 1.40.0 states that they are under investigation or being fixed.

Queen and Matriarch Stomp Damage

Update 1.40.0 acknowledges that regarding Queen and Matriarch, there are currently issues with damage hitboxes going through walls and abnormally long attack ranges.

If you've ever been knocked down by a stomp in the basement of a two-story building in ARC Raiders, you can use a temporary strategy until this bug is fixed: when you hear heavy footsteps, prioritize moving vertically (e.g., jumping onto a high container) rather than running horizontally.

If you must stay indoors, try to maintain at least a roll distance from walls and prepare a Shield Recharger or Vita Shot beforehand - bringing some life-saving ARC Raiders items might just save you from the bug.

PC Game Launch Rrror Code

Additionally, some players have reported encountering an error message upon game launch.

The official team is investigating this issue and may release a separate patch later. Players who have encountered this problem are advised to stay tuned for future ARC Raiders announcements.

Summer Celebration

There's also a crossover Easter egg in Update 1.40.0 that's easy for players to overlook: to celebrate the studio's Summer Celebration, you can now unlock Azimuth Outfit - the highly acclaimed full-tactical Topside outfit - in another game, THE FINALS, by accumulating three hours of playtime in ARC Raiders.

If you already play THE FINALS, this three-hour requirement is practically a free high-quality skin.

You can split these three hours into two daily quests, completing your weekly tasks or gathering materials at the same time - a win-win situation.

The event's end date hasn't been announced in Update 1.40.0 yet, but Summer Celebrations are usually time-limited, so we recommend claiming it as soon as possible.

Get Ready to Snag Tick Hunter Set

Update 1.40.0 also brings some good news: the official Steam Wishlist page is now open, and this bundle will be available on all platforms on August 18th. It includes:

• Outfit: Tick Hunter - A distinctive red, white, green, and black color scheme, perfect for ambushes and camouflage in wilderness or industrial areas;
• Backpack: Field Telephone;
• Backpack Charm: Tick Trophy;
• Face Style: Spider Tattoo - Suitable for pairing with helmets or bandanas;
• Bonus: 2400 Raider Tokens, usable in the shop.

Let's do the math: acquiring Raider Tokens and the outfit separately would likely be more expensive than the bundle, and the charm and tattoo are currently unavailable through other means.

So if you're interested in this Tick-style set, you can check your Steam wishlist. This will also remind you to keep an eye out for Tick Hunter Set on August 18th, preventing you from missing out on potential extra discounts during the first week.

While Update 1.40.0 isn't a major seasonal update, the phased design of Phantom Targets clearly tests new gameplay mechanics. We're most looking forward to the second phase on the 18th - after all, the official use of the term unconventional strategies often implies that ARC encounters we'll face will be anything but ordinary.

Looking forward to the next ARC Raiders update!

In Torchlight Infinite SS13 Afterlight, Mind Control has become a highly competitive choice due to its excellent map clearing ability and decent survivability. Next, I will provide a detailed analysis of a popular Mind Control build centered around Youga 2 - from hero selection logic and equipment combinations to Slate crafting, dissecting everything behind this build that breaks through 5 trillion DPS.

Hero Selection: Yuga 2 vs Thea 3

Mind Control gameplay in SS13 has two mainstream hero choices: Yuga 2 and Thea 3. Both are highly similar in equipment selection, with equipment largely interchangeable. The core difference lies in:

• Thea 3: Possesses a built-in explosion effect and instant healing ability. The Blessing mechanism automatically stacks and converts into Blasphemer layers, each providing 15% additional corruption damage. She automatically regenerates energy shield, health, and mana upon killing enemies affected by Blasphemer, providing excellent sustain.
• Youga 2: The hero's traits revolve around Twisted Spacetime, with the core mechanic being Recording DoT, thus requiring a focus on stacking Skill Factor Ratio. Unlike Thea 3, it lacks a built-in regeneration mechanism, necessitating alternative methods to address energy shield regeneration.

If you prioritize a smooth progression, Thea 3 is an excellent choice; if you prioritize survivability, Yuga 2 offers equally impressive damage potential and gameplay feel. While this article focuses on Youga 2, Thea 3 players can still refer to it.

Core Gear 

In Torchlight Infinite, Mind Control-related builds primarily focus on maximizing spell damage and energy shield, with a high dependence on affixes.

Gloves: Wings of Light

The gloves are the core of this build's damage-boosting leap. Its core mechanism is: increasing Intimidation effect by 20-30%; when an enemy is in an Intimidated state, they will suffer an additional 13-17% Spell and Ailment Damage for each control effect they receive, stacking up to 6 times.

Wings of Light also provides random control immunity affixes (such as immunity to slow, immunity to freeze, etc.), essentially giving you immunity affixes without spending money, which is very friendly when budget is limited.

Helmet: Cold Breath

This helmet largely solves the energy shield recovery problem in Youga 2. While increasing maximum mana, it also converts 80-100% of maximum mana into an energy shield, reaching a maximum of 1300-1500. It also provides an additional 30-40% spell damage when mana is not at full.

Weapon: Dark Gaze Scepter

The base stats provide critical strike chance and attack speed. In addition, we've upgraded all 5 affixes except for +3 Spell Skill Level to T0, significantly improving the weapon's finishing power. However, we'll be dual-wielding this scepter, meaning we'll need to upgrade 10 affixes - which requires a significant amount of Flame Elementium.

If you don't want to spend a lot of time farming in-game, you can buy Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium from IGGM.com to directly upgrade all affixes and obtain two top-tier Dark Gaze Scepters.

Boots: Valerie's Night Stroll

By stacking Blur Rating, Blur is converted into additional DoTs. The biggest problem with Mind Control is the reduced movement speed during channeling, and Valerie's Night Stroll's fixed movement speed effectively solves this problem, ensuring smooth map traversal.

Kismet Configuration

As mentioned above, to maximize the effectiveness of Wings of Light, two issues need to be addressed simultaneously: applying Intimidation and applying 6 control effects.

Intimidation Source: Tiger's Roar

Tiger's Roar provides an intimidation effect on hit. Since Mind Control itself cannot apply hit effects, it relies on the skills Shackles of Malice or Corrosion Focus to trigger them.

Six Control Effects: Bounded Holy Maiden

Bounded Holy Maiden's effect is: it no longer applies Ignite, Numbed, Wilt, and Trauma, but applies Paralysis, Blind, Weaken, Slow, Taunt, and Frostbite on hit - exactly six control effects. The cost is a 60% reduction in crowd control effects, but this is completely acceptable compared to the damage increase to Wings of Light.

Slate Configuration and Crafting

In late-game builds of Torchlight Infinite SS13,  Slate configuration often determines the character's final potential, and Mind Control Youga 2 is no exception.

Pedigree of Gods

For Youga 2 Mind Control, the combination of Barrier Radiance and Forbidden Power is recommended.

Barrier Radiance prevents the energy shield from being interrupted by damage at the start of its charge and increases the charge rate by 50%. Combined with the affix that allows the energy shield to start charging immediately when low, this ensures Yuga 2 can reliably recover ES during sustained combat. Forbidden Power is chosen primarily for its 35% bonus corruption damage.

Fallen Starlight

Fallen Starlight is a crucial slate in this Yuga 2 build, responsible for enhancing the defensive rotation. The recommended core affix combination is: +Skill Level at the bottom, paired with an affix that grants 1 stack of Tenacity Blessing with each block.

Since this build has a full Block Ratio, in actual combat, successfully blocking an attack reliably triggers Tenacity Blessing. Combined with the additional Blessing gain from Nether King, each block grants even more stacks, allowing the character to quickly reach 4 stacks of Tenacity Blessing in a short time.

Crafted Slate

The core of crafting Crafted Slate is prioritizing obtaining +Spell Skill Level affix at the bottom, then utilizing the duplication mechanics of Sparks of Moth Fire and When Sparks Set the Prairie Ablaze to extend high-quality bottom affixes to other positions.

It's recommended to use Goddess of Knowledge Divinity Pack for affix crafting. The probability of obtaining Spell Skill Level on the first attempt at a bottom affix is ​​approximately 20%. Once the bottom affix is ​​determined, the pool of middle affixes decreases from 5 to 4, thus increasing the probability of obtaining Focus Blessing to 25%.

In short, through proper equipment, Kismet, and Slate combinations, this Mind Control Youga 2 build balances map clearing efficiency, combat feel, and an extremely high damage ceiling, making it a powerful build well worth trying in Torchlight Infinite SS13 Afterlight.

Exiles, if you're tired of grinding combos until your hands cramp in Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5.0, then you need a build that automatically clears the screen to give you a break. Ritualist Spark Totem build we're introducing today is specifically designed to solve your output operation problems.

What's even more amazing is that it allows you to create three rings using the less common Ritualist build.

Core Mechanics

We chose Huntress Ascendancy class Ritualist as the core of this build because of its unique advantage of being able to wear three rings, something other Ascendancy classes can't achieve.

While Gemling Legionnaire Ascendancy class is currently more popular in PoE 2, with builds for this class widely shared in the community and on platforms, our build aims to leverage Ritualist's three-ring mechanic in conjunction with a Negative Rarity farming strategy - even though this strategy was nerfed in Patch 0.5.0, our build still makes it effective.

The attack skills used in this Ritualist Spark Totem build are very simple: Spark and Spell Totem. By automatically casting Spark through Spell Totem, efficient map clearing and boss kills are achieved. The operation is very simple, requiring only one click to handle most combat scenarios in PoE 2.

Acquiring the Three Rings

We must select Unfurled Finger node in Ritualist Ascendancy passives in PoE 2, as this is key to giving us a third ring slot, although we usually need to select a negative effect as a prerequisite first.

Additionally, Ritualist possesses another crucial passive that enhances the bonuses gained from all equipped rings and amulets, further amplifying the stat value of our three rings.

Specifically, the first two rings of this Ritualist Spark Totem use Mnemonic Ring, which was added in Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5.0. However, note that the priority of the affixes is to increase Mana percentage, base Mana, Lightning Damage, Cast speed, all resistances, and Mana Regeneration Rate.

For the third ring, we will use Kalandra's Touch to copy the best-performing Mnemonic Ring, so that Ritualist will actually have a total of three rings in the game that stack Mana and damage output attributes.

It's important to note that this third ring is considered worn around the neck in PoE 2, therefore it does not benefit from the ring effect amplification from Ingenuity belt.

Other Equipment

Weapon

We've chosen Runic Fork as our weapon for this Ritualist Spark Totem set, prioritizing the five-socket version (six sockets are not required).

The core affix is ​​the chance for spell skills to fire two additional projectiles, as this significantly increases the number of projectiles from Spark, a key source of Ritualist burst damage.

Amulet

To achieve five Spell Totems and a full upgrade of spell skill levels, players should choose amulets with attributes that increase Mana percentage, base Mana, Mana Damage, and spirit. This is a relatively simple approach.

Belt

If your budget allows, choose Mageblood instead of Ingenuity to better complement the rings we're using, further amplifying their attributes. However, be careful that your belt doesn't interfere with the third amulet slot ring.

Armor

The helmet needs to maximize Energy Shield and prioritize Spirit Reservation Efficiency to ensure the number of Spell Totems.

Gloves require high spell skill level and cast speed, while the chest armor prioritizes high Mana and Spirit.

The boots for Ritualist Spark Totem require Intelligence, high Mana, 35% Movement Speed, and sufficient resistance.

Except for Chaos Resistance, which is zero, all other resistances are stacked to the maximum through equipment affixes.

Furthermore, all Ritualist Spark Totem gear is focused on maximizing Mana, as the core Unique Body Armour, The Rat Cage Scout's Vest, provides a critical strike chance and damage bonus based on every 100 points of maximum Mana, directly translating Mana into damage output.

If you lack the aforementioned core equipment and cannot fully realize potential of Ritualist Spark Totem in the game, you can buy PoE2 currency from IGGM.com to pave the way for refining the necessary affixes and specific equipment.

Passive Skill Tree

In Passive Skill Tree, Ritualist must unlock Unfurled Finger node mentioned earlier.

The required Keystone Passives are Mind Over Matter and Ancestral Bond. The former allows Mana to simultaneously absorb damage and deal damage, making Mana Regeneration Rate crucial to compensate for the 50% Regeneration Rate reduction from this skill.

The latter doubles the number of Spell Totems in Ritualist Spark Totem, but each Spell Totem consumes additional Spirits. Therefore, three Spell Totems are actually sufficient for all PoE 2 content, with five Spell Totems being the ultimate goal.

Advanced Alternative

In reality, three Spell Totem in Ritualist Spark Totem are enough to clear Tier 16 maps and defeat Pinnacle bosses. You can even handle other tasks while farming, offering high efficiency and comfort.

It's worth mentioning that there are PoE 1+2 currency free giveaways on IGGM Facebook, so if you participate and get selected, you can get a Mirror of Kalandra to duplicate non-unique gear, which might make this Ritualist Spark Totem set even more powerful!

Of course, if you want to further increase the build ceiling, you might also want to try Spirit Walker or Gemling Legionnaire - two more popular classes - which could be an advanced alternative to Ritualist Spark Totem.

In short, whether you want to free your hands in PoE 2 Patch 0.5.0 or face endgame head-on, Ritualist Spark Totem is now your best choice. Try unlocking Unfurled Finger now and unleash the full power of Ritualist Spark Totem!

As you progress through Diablo 4 Season 14, you are likely accustomed to farming resources via high-level endgame encounters now. However, you will inevitably face enemies that prove troublesome.

To overcome these challenges quickly, directly upgrading your gear is a simpler option than the hassle of overhauling skills and equipment for a new build. Among the various gear upgrade methods, socketing gems is an excellent choice.

While gem effects were initially somewhat limited, the introduction of Horadric and Flawless Horadric gems raised the ceiling for stat bonuses, making these types of gems highly sought-after.

However, different gem types offer different bonuses, so not every Horadric or Flawless Horadric gem will suit your needs. If you primarily play poison-damage builds in Diablo 4 Season 14, Flawless Horadric Emerald is the perfect choice for you.

What are the effects of Flawless Horadric Emerald?

Even if you are a new player joining Diablo 4 in Season 14, you likely know that there are seven types of gems in the game, each with eight tiers. The type determines the bonus effect, while the tier determines the magnitude of that bonus.

Furthermore, the bonuses provided by Diablo 4 gems adjust based on the gear slot where they are socketed. Taking Emerald as an example:

• Socketed in a weapon: Increases your poison damage multiplier
• Socketed in armor: Increases your Dexterity stat
• Socketed in jewelry: Increases your poison resistance

If you obtain Flawless Horadric Emerald, the maximum values for these three bonuses reach x32%, +150, and +4,375, respectively.

How to get Flawless Horadric Emerald?

Of the eight gem tiers, the first six are crafted at The Jeweler by consuming a specific amount of gold and gem fragments; crafting Tier 6 Grand gem also requires the addition of Forgotten Souls.

As for Horadric and Flawless Horadric gems, they are obtained by using Horadric Cube to combine five gems of the preceding tier: 5x Grand gems for Horadric, and 5x Horadric gems for Flawless Horadric.

Factoring Flawless Horadric Emerald into this calculation means you would first need to craft 25 Grand Emeralds to synthesize a single Flawless Horadric Emerald.

If you attempted to craft a Tier 5 Royal Emerald or Tier 6 Grand Emerald during Diablo 4 Season 14, you know the total material investment required is massive.

With little time left in Season 14, if you want to unlock high-tier gems for a better experience without the grind of farming materials, you can simply buy Diablo 4 Flawless Horadric Emerald on IGGM!

This allows you to invest the time you would have consumed farming crafting materials on acquiring rarer gear; once you have suitable weapons, armor, or jewelry, you can socket Flawless Horadric Emerald directly into them.

However, if you have plenty of time to play and don't mind farming yourself, you simply need to focus on gold, gem fragments, and Forgotten Souls.

Fortunately, all three materials drop, or appear as final rewards, while progressing through Diablo 4 endgame events. In other words, crafting rare gems requires completing more endgame events.

Gem fragments are unique among these three materials because their drops are random; you cannot farm a specific type. If Emerald Fragments aren't dropping, you can exchange 100 fragments of each of the other three types to obtain 200 Emerald Fragments.

Combining endgame events with War Plans

Diablo 4 offers many engaging and rewarding endgame activities, such as Tree of Whispers bounties, Nightmare Dungeons, Helltides, and more.

War Plans mechanic, introduced in LoH expansion, allows you to maximize the rewards gained from participating in these activities.

Previously, these modes were independent, but War Plans lets you combine them into a list; you receive rewards for completing both individual activities and the list as a whole.

Furthermore, completing a War Plans list awards special points used to unlock nodes in upgrade trees for various endgame event types. These nodes provide buffs that boost the final rewards from your endgame activities.

When is it best to socket Flawless Horadric Emerald?

Based on its three bonus effects, this gem is primarily best suited for slotting into your weapon when playing any Diablo 4 build that relies on poison damage.

Currently, popular poison builds in Diablo 4 Season 14 include Poison Imbuement Rogue, Centipede Spiritborn, and others.

Take Centipede Spiritborn as an example. This build centers on poison, debuffs, and crowd control, offering a strong balance between survivability and wide-area AoE damage.

If you are playing a build that focuses on a different damage type but has a low Dexterity stat, you can also socket Flawless Horadric Emerald into your armor.

As for the poison resistance bonus provided in jewelry slots, since the damage types of enemies vary throughout a typical session, most Diablo 4 players usually opt for Diamonds, which provide resistance to all elements.

However, if you plan to tackle a boss fight where poison damage is the primary threat, such as against Duriel or Belial, you might want to adjust your gem setup before the battle.

Additionally, the number of gem slots varies by gear type, with a maximum of two. Weapons that feature two slots include two-handed weapons and bows, while armor pieces include tunics and pants.

Therefore, whenever possible, prioritize gear with two gem slots for your build; this allows you to socket more gems and benefit from more powerful bonuses.

That covers the essentials of obtaining and using Flawless Horadric Emerald in Diablo 4. If it fits your build, be sure to unlock it as soon as possible!

After a long period of testing, Mistfall Hunter officially launched on July 29. It is a third-person PvPvE extraction action RPG, but its combat system focuses on sword-and-magic gameplay, making it somewhat similar to Dark and Darker, although that game uses a first-person perspective.

When it comes to PvPvE extraction games, the core objective is always finding valuable resources and successfully escaping. The key is figuring out how to bring out the maximum amount of Gyldenblod from each run.

Preparation

If your main goal is earning currency, the strategy is very straightforward: get in fast and get out fast. Avoid unnecessary player fights whenever possible and focus your efforts on reliable PvE targets.

Regular enemies have extremely poor drops, mostly consisting of gray junk gear that wastes time while offering very little value. Your priority targets should be Elite Mobs, including Captains, Archers, Berserkers, and similar enemies. They have a much higher chance of dropping valuable loot.

For new players or those still progressing early, try to replace your gear with Excellent (green) or Rare (blue) quality items whenever possible. This improves efficiency while maintaining enough survivability.

Normal Mode

For beginners or players who prefer a safer approach, Normal Mode is the best place to build your initial resources. Most players in this mode use lower-quality gear, usually gray or green items, and there are two extraction points, meaning you can survive as long as you remain cautious.

After entering the map, immediately open the map, mark the nearest Gold Chest or Boss location, and start moving toward it.

While traveling to your marked destination, focus on defeating Elite Mobs along the way. Regular enemies should simply be ignored. Use movement skills such as Shield Dash, Phantom Step, and Shapeshift to quickly pass through areas without wasting time.

When fighting Elite Mobs, Hammer Mercenary has a major advantage because the hammer can quickly build up stun levels. After landing several hits, you can execute the enemy and collect the loot. The same advantage applies in PvP situations, as players hit by your hammer can easily become stunned.

Besides Gold Chests, glowing containers and Fake PvP Bodies that look like fallen players are also worth checking, as they can occasionally contain green or even blue gear. Always ignore normal wooden boxes because they almost always contain worthless gray items.

Once your inventory contains a decent amount of green and blue items, a single run can consistently provide around 4,000-6,000 Gyldenblod with very little risk. Extract quickly and start the next run, as this is far more efficient than wandering around the map until the final moment.

Chaos Mode

Chaos Mode is designed for experienced players. Most players here wear fully optimized purple gear sets, making competition much tougher, but the rewards are also significantly higher. If you are confident in your PvP skills, this mode becomes your main source of income.

In Chaos Mode, your main earnings no longer come from simply defeating enemies and opening containers. Instead, the biggest rewards come from defeating other players and taking their equipment. A complete Epic (purple) or blue gear set with equipped gems is worth far more than ordinary drops found around the map.

Additionally, Elite Mobs in this mode drop more Gyldenblod, and containers and chests have a higher chance of containing purple items. The central map Boss, Mist Lord, has around a 20% chance to drop Legendary items, making it a highly valuable target.

If your goal is simply farming safely, aiming for around 6,000-7,000 Gyldenblod, you can continue using Normal Mode strategy by focusing on Gold Chests and Elite Mobs while avoiding PvP whenever possible.

However, if you want to achieve high-value runs with over 10,000 Gyldenblod, you must actively hunt down isolated players and take their entire gear sets.

Keep in mind that Chaos Mode only has one regular extraction point, making escaping much more difficult. In addition, the current class balance is far from ideal. Classes such as Blackarrow and Seer are extremely powerful in solo encounters, so you should be careful and avoid unnecessary direct fights.

If you thrive on the high-risk, high-reward nature of Chaos Mode, you can buy Mistfall Hunter Gyldenblod from IGGM to get a solid gear set from the shop, and jump straight into PvP.

Loot Management

Rings and equipment with excellent Affixes should have the highest priority because they can be dismantled into gems. In Normal Mode, single-slot gems are worth around 50-75 Gyldenblod, while double-slot gems provide even more value.

If an item has a Chain Link Icon, it means the item is bound and can only be sold to merchants for a low return. It has almost no value to pick up, even if it is a Epic quality item.

Before extracting, prioritize keeping valuable weapons, armor with strong Affixes, and gems. Crafting materials such as Blue Cloth are less valuable than basic upgrade materials and can usually be discarded first.

Class Selection

The current class balance is quite poor, although future balance updates from the official team may improve the situation. The following are some recommended classes.

Mercenary

Mercenary is a well-rounded class. It has solid damage, good survivability, and performs very well in PvE, making it suitable for solo players. In team play, it can also serve as a frontline tank.

However, Mercenary's biggest weakness is its limited attack range. It can easily be kited by players with longer-range attacks, putting it at a disadvantage in PvP. It performs better in Normal Mode.

Shadowstrix

Shadowstrix is currently the most recommended class. It performs extremely well in PvP thanks to its high movement speed and strong damage output. In fact, it is somewhat overpowered at the moment.

Besides sniping other players in Chaos Mode, Shadowstrix can use stealth abilities in Normal Mode to bypass rare enemies and directly open valuable chests. It can earn large amounts of Gyldenblod while avoiding most combat situations.

Blackarrow

Blackarrow is a very versatile ranged class that can apply debuffs to enemies and create traps. Its Predator's Senses skill is also extremely useful in PvP because it helps locate other players. You can continuously kite opponents, leaving them with very limited options to fight back.

Besides these powerful classes, you should temporarily avoid choosing Withered Knight. Although it looks very cool, its hitbox is extremely problematic, and its attack range is shorter than it appears. It is better to wait until the official team makes adjustments before using it.

These are the main tips for earning Gyldenblod as a beginner in Mistfall Hunter. Remember that only the items you successfully extract with truly belong to you, so control your greed when carrying valuable purple or Legendary loot.

In Path of Exile 2, Jewels are items that could be placed in Jewel Sockets on the passive skill tree to gain various bonuses. However, in PoE 2 patch 0.5.0, many players began to notice a striking similarity in the final builds of top-tier characters and popular builds: they were constantly searching for more Jewel Sockets, continuously upgrading the quality of their jewels, and even redesigning their passive skill trees to accommodate more jewels.

This raises a question for all players: what truly determines a character's strength - skills, gear, and talents, or has it become the number of jewels inserted?

Why have Jewels become so powerful?

The dominance of jewels is not accidental; it is the result of multiple system changes implemented since patch 0.5.0.

5 Modifier Jewels Crafting

Normally, Rare Jewels have a maximum of two Prefixes and two Suffixes, for a total of four affixes. However, the Potent Liquid of Contempt introduced in patch 0.5.0 can break this limitation. It adds an extra prefix or suffix slot to a jewel, making it a five-affix jewel with three prefixes and two suffixes, or two prefixes and three suffixes.

The problem is that when you use Orb of Annulment to remove the +1 Prefix/Suffix Allowed affix added by Potent Liquid of Contempt, Chaos Orb will no longer be able to affect the side with three modifiable affixes. What does this mean?

It means you can first use targeted crafting to make all three prefixes (or suffixes) perfect, and then use Chaos Orb infinitely to reroll the other two affixes - because Chaos Orb will only ever affect the modifiable side, and the three locked affixes will never be affected.

This mechanism makes crafting with 5 Modifier Jewels predictable: you only need a decent starting jewel, open an extra slot with Potent Liquid of Contempt, remove restrictive affixes with Annulment, and finally use Chaos Orb to infinitely roll for the ideal dual-affix combination.

As 5 Modifier Jewels become one of the most important power sources in builds, the demand for high-quality base Jewels has increased significantly. You can buy PoE 2 Jewels on IGGM.com and start crafting immediately.

Zarokh's Gift

Zarokh's Gift is a Delirium anoint in PoE 2 applied to helmets, providing an additional Sinister Jewel Socket. In the game, an anoint is essentially a choice. For example, your helmet can be chosen to increase critical strike chance, increase defense, or improve resource regeneration, etc., all of which involve trade-offs.

Zarokh's Gift is the optimal solution for any build and any character. Because it provides the opportunity to socket an extra jewel, and this jewel provides all the above benefits, the choice for the player is obvious. Therefore, the biggest problem with Zarokh's Gift isn't that it's too powerful, but that it leaves players with no choice. It becomes the fixed answer that every build in Path of Exile 2 should use.

Voices

Voices is a unique Sapphire Jewel, dropped from Simulacrum of Delusion. It doesn't provide any stats itself, but directly assigns you 2 to 4 Sinister Jewel Sockets.

Voices is an amplifier. It's not powerful on its own, but in patch 0.5.0 where jewels are already ridiculously powerful, it's like providing more equipment slots for free, allowing players to skip normal passive choices and frantically stack jewels, thus further leading all builds down the same path.

The Consequences of Jewel Dominance: Death of Build Diversity

The power of jewels themselves isn't the problem - the problem is that the power of jewels makes the ultimate form of all builds converge.

Whether you're a spellcaster or a melee warrior, the strongest version of the passive skill tree looks the same: go around the outer edge and fill all available jewel sockets. Data shows that top-tier characters acquired massive amounts of jewel slots through this method, with each jewel contributing over 10% of total damage.

One of the core charms of Path of Exile 2 lies in the diversity of builds. You need to carefully consider how to allocate talent points based on your skills, gear, and defensive mechanics - whether to focus on critical strike or damage, health or shields. However, when allocating jewel slots becomes the optimal solution in all situations, these choices become meaningless.

What does the future hold for Jewels?

The current state of jewels is the result of multiple systemic problems. 5 Modifier Jewels crafting mechanism transformed jewel crafting from random to predictable, targeted creation. With enough PoE 2 Chaos orb, you can eventually craft the perfect 5 Modifier Jewels.

Zarokh's Gift's unconditionally optimal attribute is a design flaw; it eliminates player choice.

Fixing the bug in 5 Modifier Jewels crafting and reassessing the role of Zarokh's Gift might be the first step towards restoring jewels to their role as build components.

The deeper issue lies in this: when a single jewel provides a damage boost comparable to an entire branch of the passive tree, players will naturally choose to acquire as many jewels as possible. This isn't just a matter of numerical balance; it's a question of the jewel system's place within the overall gear ecosystem.

Of course, whether it's truly time to drastically adjust the jewel system remains to be seen. After all, the game is still undergoing continuous updates, and the development team is constantly refining the balance based on player feedback.

If you want to enhance your build through other means, you can participate in the ongoing PoE 1+2 currency giveaway on IGGM's Facebook. If you're lucky enough, you could win a free Mirror of Kalandra, which can duplicate top-tier gear!

However, this discussion surrounding jewels at least reminds us of a crucial long-term concern: for a game that emphasizes build freedom, what truly needs balancing isn't a single numerical value, but whether players consistently have a rich and meaningful range of choices.

Only when every progression path is worth trying, and every build has its own advantages, can players truly experience the joy of build completion. And this, perhaps, is the core experience that PoE2 should uphold.

Dear players, only three weekly resets remain until the end of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary PvP Season 2, and we have a two-week break before Season 3 begins. Have you planned your Arena Points? Season 2 weapons are about to see a significant price drop, but some classes that don't farm now will have to put in several times more effort in Phase 3.

Based on the price drop from Season 1 to Season 2, some Merciless Gladiator weapons will probably see a 50% to 60% price reduction. For example, a two-handed hammer that originally cost 3110 points might only cost around 1245 points.

Whether you're aiming for a Best-in-Slot (BiS) weapon or saving Honors for TBC Season 3 gear, you must first consider your class's needs before making a decision.

Specific choices for each class?

Warrior

Protection Warriors' TBC Season 2 shields have Resilience, which can be used to stack immunity to critical strikes, such as when tanking Illidan Stormrage. If there are alternatives, you can skip this option.

Fury Warrior's Season 2 weapon is decent, but Dragonstrike and Talon of Azshara from dungeons are easier to obtain, so players don't need to rush to get it.

Rogue

For Rogue, Combat Rogue's Season 2 off-hand weapon is BiS. If you haven't acquired Black Temple's Blade of Savagery or Warglaive of Azzinoth yet, you should consider using Arena Points to exchange for a Season 2 off-hand weapon; it's currently the only top-tier option in BCC.

Warlock

Affliction Warlock's Season 2 main-hand weapon, paired with an off-hand frill like Fathom Stone or Jewel of Infinite Possibilities, is the best choice before entering Phase 3.

Unless your raid already has an Atish or Greatstaff who can provide auras to spellcasters.

Priest

If you're playing Shadow Priest, its Season 2 weapon is also BiS. Therefore, you should definitely acquire it before obtaining Hammer of Judgment (dropped by mobs in Mount Hyjal) or Maelstrom's Fury (dropped by Naj'entus in High Warlord).

Holy Priest, like other healers, only needs Lightfathom Scepter (dropped by Lady Vashj) to avoid using Arena Points to exchange for a Season 2 weapon.

Discipline Priest, except for a few special builds, is almost never raidable in TBC Classic Anniversary, so there's even less reason to consider using Arena Points to exchange for any weapon.

Shaman

Whether or not to get a Season 2 weapon for Restoration Shaman also depends on whether you already own Lightfathom Scepter.

However, for Enhancement Shaman, you need to pay special attention to ensuring your main and off-hand weapons have the same speed. Both Season 2 Merciless Gladiator's Cleavers have a speed of 2.6, which can be used as a temporary solution, but the best combination is Rod of the Sun King paired with Talon of the Phoenix - both have a speed of 2.7.

If you only have one of these weapons, it's more cost-effective to farm Arena Points to redeem two Season 2 Merciless Gladiator's Cleavers.

For Elemental Shaman, you should definitely farm Arena Points for Season 2 weapon and off-hand, because they are BiS until you can obtain Nexus Key.

Paladin

Protection Paladin is one of the few classes in BCC that currently needs to acquire several Season 2 pieces of gear simultaneously: Merciless Gladiator's Gavel, Merciless Gladiator's Barrier, and Merciless Gladiator's Shield Wall. These three pieces are useful in Mount Hyjal and Black Temple; try to acquire them all if possible.

However, don't bother with Retribution Paladin. Dungeons offer World Breaker, Twinblade of the Phoenix, and Lionheart Executioner, all of which are better than Season 2 weapons.

Holy Paladin, like other healers, depends on whether you have Lightfathom Scepter.

Druid

For Druids, Merciless Gladiator's Maul is crucial for both Feral Bear Druids and Feral Cat Druids; it's an absolute BiS item, so naturally, you should invest more in Arena Points.

If Feral Bear Druid can obtain Pillar of Ferocity from Anetheron, and Feral Cat Druid is confident of obtaining Vengeful Gladiator's Staff from Season 3, then farming Arena Points is unnecessary.

Hunter

Survival Hunters and Beast Mastery Hunters don't need to farm Arena Points, as the Sunfury Bow of the Phoenix, dropped by Prince Malchezaar, is much better than Season 2 weapons.

Mage

Arcane Mage's Season 2 dagger and off-hand are BiS, but can be replaced by Nexus Key. Therefore, players should consider their actual situation in TBC before deciding on Arcane Mage.

Fire Mage and Frost Mage are also unlikely to appear in raids, so don't waste your time farming them.

Still think Arena Points are useless?

Even if you've read the above advice and still feel you don't need any WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Season 2 weapons, it's best not to waste this last bit of time.

As long as you can consistently earn around 1000 Arena Points per week, once the off-season ends and all Arena Points become Honor Points, it will be enough to unlock some useful Season 3 gear - some of which, in the early stages of Phase 3, offer comparable value to the discounted Season 2 weapons.

Furthermore, after successfully acquiring new gear, you should plan ahead and reserve some TBC Classic Anniversary gold for enchanting and gem socketing, allowing them to truly unleash their full potential in the game.

In short, our time in TBC PvP Season 2 is running out; if you try to farm Arena Points later, it might be too late!

Although coins do not carry over to the new title, earning more in FUT 26 now allows you to enjoy a more exciting and liberating virtual football experience toward the end of the cycle, thanks to your substantial assets!

There are many ways to earn FC 26 coins, but if you prefer playing as a specific player and upgrading your individual skills to help your club win more honors, this guide is for you.

Based on these mechanics, we are introducing a highly effective Progressive CDM Build for FIFA 26 Clubs.

What characterizes Progressive CDM Build?

In Clubs mode matches, every player must fulfill the role associated with their position. Progressive CDM Build refers to a specific playstyle tailored for Defensive Midfielder position.

The core configuration of this build includes three PlayStyle+: Jockey+, Anticipate+, and Intercept+, making it quite similar to Engine build which utilizes Engine specialization.

However, Progressive CDM Build holds an advantage: the fourth slot allows you to choose either Long Ball Pass+ or Incisive Pass+. In contrast, Engine build is limited to Rapid+ (which is suboptimal for a CDM) or Relentless+ (which is largely useless in FUT 26).

With this setup, a Progressive CDM balances defense, physicality, pace, dribbling, and passing ability. In short, this build meets virtually all the needs of a CDM.

Which perks should you add?

FIFA 26 introduces 12 specific Archetypes to the core Clubs gameplay. After selecting one, you earn AXP by completing matches to level up; these level-up rewards include additional perks that provide extra boosts.

For Progressive CDM, the first perk to unlock is Restarter. It grants a boost to your Long Passing, Short Passing, and Vision attributes after you successfully execute a standing tackle in your own half.

As a defensive midfielder, simply using Anticipate+ to win the ball back activates this perk, enhancing your passing ability and enabling you to launch attacks or even record assists.

Next, while Goalkeeper's Favorite perk is better suited for center-backs, it can also be effective on defensive midfielders, though the activation requirements are somewhat stricter.

If you choose Progressive+ specialization, you gain access to Jockey Plus, currently the best defensive perk in FC 26.

It makes you more responsive and agile when jockeying (lateral defending) and allows you to cover more ground when seamlessly transitioning from a jockey stance into a sprint.

For a Progressive CDM Build, this perk pairs excellently with standing tackles, as it enhances all defensive actions.

Wall Bounce perk grants a short-term boost after intercepting the ball in your own half, improving balance, curve, and short passing, and activates after just a single interception.

Which Accelerate type is better?

In FUT 26, Accelerate refers to a special mechanic that automatically assigns a movement profile based on attributes like acceleration and agility; it serves to further optimize player movement beyond raw stats.

The existing Accelerate types are Lengthy, Explosive, and Controlled. However, relying solely on the type displayed on the attribute screen is often inaccurate, as it doesn't account for the impact of height and weight.

For CDM builds, Controlled type offers greater agility and speed when changing direction or initiating a sprint, balancing long-distance running with short-burst acceleration. Conversely, Lengthy type, often recommended by the system for long-distance sprinting, is unnecessary for a CDM.

To achieve Controlled type, it is best to set the player's height to around 185 cm and the weight to the game's minimum of 75 kg. This configuration is highly effective for a CDM in FUT 26 Clubs matches.

How do PlayStyles work?

We have already mentioned several essential PlayStyles+ when discussing FIFA 26 Progressive CDM Build. Beyond those, Long Ball Pass Plus is particularly useful for a CDM who frequently plays lofted through balls.

As for other PlayStyles+, the setup is flexible with plenty of options. For instance, a passing-focused build might combine Long Ball Pass+ with Pinged Pass, Tiki-Taka, and Inventive. If you enjoy fancy passing, you can also switch to Dinked Pass or Trivela Pass.

If you want to boost your defensive capabilities, adding Slide Tackle, Aerial Fortress, or Enforcer is a great choice. Of course, feel free to experiment with other combinations based on your needs; PlayStyles setup offers a great deal of flexibility.

How should you allocate attributes?

To craft a reliable Progressive CDM Build in FC 26, it is best to max out your Skill Moves and Weak Foot.

However, if you are short on AP, a CDM can get by with 3-star or even 2-star Skill Moves; you can then invest the saved AP into other attributes you prefer, such as further boosting your Dribbling or Jumping.

There is no need to adjust passing attributes further; with Progressive CDM Build, Curve can only be raised by one more point, and the base value for Short Passing is already sufficient.

Regarding physical stats, setting Stamina to 80 allows you to utilize Quick Step PlayStyle+ perk. Raise Aggression to 96 and set Strength to 94, the latter accounts for the -3 penalty based on height and weight, bringing the effective stat to 91.

Maxing out Pace provides a +3 boost, resulting in 93 Acceleration and a 1-point increase in Sprint Speed. Capping Agility at 90 also grants an additional +3 boost, which is highly beneficial for defense, especially when combined with Jockey+ PlayStyle.

Next, aim for 89 in both Ball Control and Dribbling; high stats here are useful not only when in possession but also for defensive movements. Raising Composure to 91 will help you handle high-pressure situations more effectively.

That covers the key information for crafting Progressive CDM Build to dominate in Clubs mode and earn more FUT 26 coins. Hopefully, these tips help you make the most of the final two months of FIFA 26!