General News

Team of the Season release in EA FC 26 this Friday is without question the most significant promo of the year. It will introduce a wave of substantially upgraded players, several of whom will feature four PlayStyle+ traits.

ToTS promo can completely refresh your squad, which is why virtually everyone playing FC 26 is tracking any news about it. Leakers have indeed shared some exciting details regarding upcoming SBCs and Objectives. Let's dive into what's been revealed.

First Week SBC and Objective Players

94 OVR Son Heung Min LW (SBC), LAFC

PlayStyle+:

• Quick Step
• Finesse
• Shot Pinged Pass

93 OVR Marco Reus CAM (SBC) – LA Galaxy

PlayStyle+:

• Low Driven Shot
• Tiki Taka
• Incisive Pass

91 OVR Sergino Dest RB (SBC / Objective) – PSV

PlayStyle+:

• Quick Step
• Pinged Pass
• Intercept

91 OVR Troy Parrott ST (SBC / Objective) – AZ Alkmaar

PlayStyle+:

• Finesse Shot
• First Touch
• Quick Step

93 OVR Manuel Locatelli CM (SBC) – Juventus

PlayStyle+:

• Intercept
• Technical
• Incisive Pass

91 OVR Strahinja Pavlovic CB (SBC / Objective) – AC Milan

PlayStyle+:

• Intercept
• Block
• Aerial Fortress

91 OVR Alexis Saelemaekers RB (SBC / Objective) – AC Milan

PlayStyle+:

• Whipped Pass
• Block
• Quick Step

93 OVR Domenico Berardi RW (SBC / Objective) – Sassuolo

PlayStyle+:

• Rapid
• Technical
• Finesse Shot

91 OVR Stanislav Lobotka CM (SBC / Objective) – Napoli

PlayStyle+:

• Tiki Taka
• Anticipate
• Bruiser

These items will be rolled out gradually over the coming week. While the full in-game stats for all of them remain under wraps, the attributes for Youngman Son and Marco Reus have already surfaced. It's likely only one of the two will drop on Friday, with the other held back to sustain engagement through the following days. Whichever arrives first will demand a considerable amount of fodder and FC 26 coins.

94 OVR Son Heung Min LW

• PAC: 93
• SHO: 94
• PAS: 93
• DRI: 92
• DEF: 53
• PHY: 87

The trio of PlayStyles+ on Son Heung Min is a strong combination. While the 92 DRI may leave some questioning how effective Quick Step+ will feel in-game, this is still among the more generous SBC offerings we've seen from the studio lately. Son's shooting has always been exceptional in-game, and his Finesse Shot has been nothing short of phenomenal since day one.

93 OVR Marco Reus CAM

• PAC: 92
• SHO: 93
• PAS: 91
• DRI: 94
• DEF: 68
• PHY: 80

Marco Reus boasts impressive numbers across the board. Even when placed alongside Team of the Year items, this Reus card outshines them stat-wise and carries three PlayStyles+. He isn't ideally suited to a pure wide role, but as a central attacking midfielder or shadow striker, he can absolutely dominate matches.

Although both high-end SBCs come from MLS - which can complicate chemistry links - the current meta makes integration straightforward. With the abundance of Icons, Heroes, and Cosmetic Evolution cards providing Icon Chemistry, you can slot either of these two into your starting eleven without much fuss.

Studio Leak

The studio inadvertently revealed the full Team of the Season stat pool for Roshn Saudi League (RSL), Major League Soccer (MLS), and Rest of Europe via an in-game loading screen.

While the distribution of PlayStyles on some cards isn't quite what the community would deem perfect, the crucial takeaway is that every single card in this pool has three PlayStyle+. Exceptions to this rule are Luka Modrić and Lionel Messi, both of whom will receive four PlayStyle+. In the current state of the game, this alone raises the baseline viability of all ToTS cards significantly.

We can anticipate a broad decline in the value of cards from other promos across the market. The only potential exception may be a few sought-after Trophy Titans items, which could see a minor, short-lived uptick driven by Weekend League demand, but the long-term trend points firmly downward.

Max 90 OVR EVO

Beyond SBC leaks, there is also word of an Evolution with a Max 90 OVR requirement, though specifics remain unconfirmed.

The key question is whether this EVO will allow a player to earn a third PlayStyle+. Every new ToTS card features three. If this EVO caps players at just 2, it will feel significantly behind the power curve from the outset.

Should it offer three PlayStyles+ and adhere to the 90 rating cap, the potential for crafting an elite card is immense. A midfielder with solid foundational stats could emerge with a third PlayStyle+, 90 Pace, 92 Passing, boosted defending and physical presence, plus five-star weak foot - that would be a highly competitive asset.

Expect this EVO to require around 150,000 coins to complete. Given that ToTS cards themselves will be quite attainable, an EVO offering only 2 PlayStyles+ would represent a questionable value proposition and could be easily skipped.

If you currently hold players who might fit this EVO's criteria, it may be wise to offload them before the official release. A flood of eligible cards will likely hit the market once it goes live, driving values down.

That covers the outlook for ToTS in the coming week. Staying ahead of the news allows you to map out your moves. You can begin stockpiling fodder for SBCs or leverage the information to flip cards and generate coins once the promo is live.

Torchlight Infinite SS12 Lunaria has arrived! Today, we'd like to share a build tier list for this season, highlighting top builds that will provide an exceptional gaming experience in SS12, and which builds you should avoid!

This list is primarily based on the time each character takes to achieve a first kill on Supreme Showdown 21 difficulty. Frankly, most characters on this list can be used to create very good and usable builds, so if you already have a similar set, choose your favorite build and aim for a higher leaderboard score this Lunaria season!

S-Tier

Scent Weaver Sage

Let's start with Scent Weaver Sage. New characters often arrive with a powerful aura, and their strength is usually placed in a very powerful tier. They've truly excelled at ensuring new characters have excellent feel and formidable power. For example, in the last season, the new character Erika 3 demonstrated exceptional damage output.

While many complained about struggling against enemy defenses before Sage's gear was fully developed, requiring some skill to avoid instant death upon entering the battlefield, once equipped, her explosive damage output allows her to sweep through the game like a whirlwind.

Sage was designed to adapt to a wide variety of builds, thanks to the flexible mechanics of the new Elixir Skill system and the rich buff options available for each Elixir. This allows you to customize the character to your liking, creating any unique playstyle you desire.

Rosa 2

Next, Rosa 2 also performed exceptionally well. While this update to Lunaria slightly nerfed some of Rosa's mana items and her own mana stat, frankly, if you examine Rosa's overall stats closely, you'll find she hasn't actually lost much strength. Her mana cap was slightly reduced, but that's probably the only adjustment she received.

Therefore, Rosa 2 will remain very powerful, still one of the top characters in the game, and a build focused on stacking mana will remain very effective.

Furthermore, from a practical standpoint, Rosa 2's innate skill set, especially those mechanisms that temporarily exceed life and mana caps, and additional damage bonuses, will provide a significant amount of extra benefits and advantages. This allows you to focus entirely on increasing damage output without investing too many resources in defense, as her skill set already provides ample defensive capabilities.

I believe this design gives players a very high degree of build freedom, allowing for highly aggressive equipment strategies to ultimately create an extremely powerful character. This is the main reason I ranked her at the top.

Gemma 2

In fact, new characters consistently rank high on the season's initial recommendation list because the game developers often intentionally position them at this level of strength during balancing.

For example, Gemma 2 performed exceptionally well last season. This was thanks to her extremely fast campaign completion speed, powerful full-screen clearing ability, and high cost-effectiveness in the late game transition, especially when paired with ice spells like Ice Lance. She was incredibly reliable, providing a smooth early-game experience and requiring minimal gear to easily reach T7 maps. While some of her skills received minor nerfs this season, there haven't been any fundamental changes, and she remains a worthwhile pick.

Carino 2

As for Carino 2, she underwent a complete rework. She's no longer limited to a playstyle solely reliant on Shotgunning mechanic for damage output. With this change, all her projectiles will now have Return Projectiles. This not only gives him extremely high versatility but also makes him a popular choice for fast-farming builds.

Youga 2

Youga 2 also received some good adjustments in SS12 Lunaria. In fact, even in the previous season, thanks to buffs and reworks specifically designed for him, Youga 2 was already at a very good level. Now, he has received some additional tweaks and enhancements, especially to better synergize with the new mechanics brought by Memory system. Therefore, in reality, his current strength is on par with, or even slightly better than, his previous status.

Rehan 2

Next is Rehan 2, another character who performs exceptionally well with life-stacking builds. Although he has been nerfed to some extent, you can still stack an amazing life cap for him, and the overall strength of this build should not be underestimated.

This is thanks to his extremely fast build progression, his unique auto-detonation gameplay, and his ability to achieve extremely high damage growth without requiring expensive early-game gear. With the ability to maintain Berserk status throughout and automatically detonate Seething Spirits, he can quickly clear the screen and eliminate monsters, making him an ideal choice for players to quickly enter Netherrealm and efficiently complete the endgame content.

The core gameplay of these characters usually doesn't change much, they simply need to play to their strengths, traversing the map at lightning speed, always providing players with an exhilarating gaming experience. If you're truly passionate about melee combat and high-speed battlefield movement, then whichever of the above suits your taste, they are the best choices for narrowly winning Torchlight Infinite SS12!

A-Tier 

Next, for A tier characters, these are all very strong choices.

Iris 1 & 2 

First, Iris 1 received a significant buff in SS12, gaining almost all the damage output you need for free, especially with the latest changes. However, she still can't shake off one inherent characteristic.

Previously, you needed to stack 40 Nourishment buffs to unlock and cast your own ultimate ability or trigger the ultimate abilities of your summoned creatures. Therefore, you were often forced to use talents like Windrider or Windbreath Dispersion to quickly provide the minimum stacks and ensure you could channel your spells rapidly.

This forced binding had a side effect: once these abilities reached level 3, the damage your character took increased by 20% to 30%. This made Iris 1 extremely vulnerable.

However, in Torchlight Infinite Lunaria season, characters no longer need 40 stacks to enter Full Bloom and cast abilities; 10 stacks are sufficient. This means you are no longer forced to use these talents. You can completely abandon them and instead utilize the new mechanics for a dramatic leap in overall damage output.

Furthermore, since Windrider is no longer required, she has also received a significant buff on the defensive side. However, to be fair, at the endgame, her overall strength is still slightly inferior to Iris 2.

Therefore, if you ultimately decide to choose Iris as your main character, remember: the best strategy is to use Iris 1 first, quickly reach T8 to farm gear, and thus quickly enter Profound. Once you have all the gear you need to easily handle Profound, you should switch to Iris 2. Because in Iris 2's Stone Golem form, your map clearing efficiency will be higher, your defensive capabilities will be stronger, and you'll still maintain enough damage output to tackle high-difficulty content like Deep Space.

Thea 3 & Gemma 3

Furthermore, the Ignite builds in Thea 3 and Gemma 3 are also exceptionally good, even bordering on insane.

Thea 3's signature Mind Control mechanic remains strong, fulfilling its intended function and allowing for effortless mastery of various challenges. Among all characters, she boasts one of the highest completion rates, easily conquering both Supreme Showdown 21 and 20 difficulties. It's safe to say Thea 3's current strength remains solid.

As for Gemma 3, her Ignite build is currently underrated, rarely discussed, mainly because the character hasn't been changed in some time. However, Gemma 3's Ignite build is actually extremely powerful and shouldn't be underestimated.

B-Tier 

Next up are the B-tier characters, categorized as those with lower play rates. Of course, this doesn't mean they're necessarily weak; in fact, most of them are likely still very strong. It's just that they're less familiar to players, and their strength is in a stable, balanced state, somewhere in the middle.

Rehan 1 & Rosa 1 

For example, Rehan 1 paired with Burst build has consistently performed very well and solidly. Rosa 1 is another example; her Groundshaker-centric build has consistently performed excellently. This playstyle has remained unchanged and requires no adjustments. While not the absolute best build in the game, it's certainly not inferior. Its controls are incredibly smooth, and its performance is extremely consistent. The only drawback might be that its completion rate isn't the fastest in the game, but it reliably fulfills its role.

Selena 1 is similar, especially if you've already collected all her exclusive pets. You can freely stack all Channeled stacks and race through the game; she'll efficiently perform her damage output duties.

Thea 1 & Thea 2

Thea 1 and Thea 2 are similar. These characters maintain a solid strength baseline. This is thanks to their easily achievable gear combinations, strong early-game damage scaling, and the ability to efficiently accumulate and utilize blessings, allowing them to maintain extremely high damage output with relatively low investment. They are often considered safe and stable choices, easily handling the early to mid-game content and smoothly transitioning to the late-game endgame loot farming phase.

C-Tier

Finally, we also briefly examined some reworked builds. These characters may not be very popular initially, as most players are reluctant to blindly try these new builds without guidance or validation from others. Generally, players swap builds mid-season, so you can wait until later to try these new builds.

Moto 1

First is Moto 1. This build is slow-paced, its damage growth heavily relies on expensive equipment, and its map clearing efficiency is significantly lower than other builds like Moto 2 or Iris 2. Although Moto 1 is a traditional summoner build and can indeed clear various endgame content, its performance is often sluggish in the early to mid-season, requiring a significant resource investment for a smooth gameplay experience.

Bing 2

And then there's Bing 2. While this build is often considered a powerful late-game playstyle in Torchlight Infinite, its high investment cost, extreme reliance on certain expensive gear, and intense competition for gear prices at the start of the season generally make it unsuitable for beginners as a first choice for early game progression, it's even seen as a trap.

Gemma 1 

Finally, we must mention Gemma 1. Compared to Gemma 2 and 3, it's often considered less suitable as a top choice for efficient early game progression; this is mainly because of its extremely high gear dependence, weak survivability in higher-tier content, and strong requirement for certain hero traits. It often only starts to shine in the mid-to-late game!

These are our summaries of the best early-game playstyles in Torchlight Infinite SS12 Lunaria. Our current recommendations focus on options that ensure a smooth start, mostly powerful, popular, and consistently performing builds. By choosing these builds, you can guarantee a smooth start to the season; you won't encounter any difficult situations or setbacks!

The arrival of Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred also marks the beginning of Season 13. However, in order to keep new content under wraps, the developers did not open a PTR for Season 13. Fortunately, the wait for fresh information won't be much longer.

The team has confirmed that a comprehensive developer update livestream will take place on April 23, offering a detailed look at Lord of Hatred expansion and the overhauled skill system. Here's what viewers can expect from the broadcast.

Date

The developer livestream begins at 11:00 a.m. PT on April 23. During the show, the development team will share final details about the expansion's launch and dive deep into the skill trees of the new class.

Players can tune in via official channels on Twitch, YouTube, X, and TikTok. While watching any stream under Diablo 4 category during the developer update, viewers who log at least 30 minutes will earn Twitch Drop rewards: Decaying Corona Staff Cosmetic and Double Trouble Sword Cosmetic. The redemption window remains open until the end of the day following the livestream.

Global Launch Timing

Regarding the most anticipated question - Lord of Hatred expansion's release time - while the official announcement only confirms the release date, the specific time has not yet been released. It's highly likely that a detailed global launch time map will be shared either during or immediately after the stream. Due to time zone differences, the local clock times will vary, but the moment itself will be simultaneous worldwide.

Skill Tree Overhaul

One of the update's biggest highlights is a fundamental rework of skill trees across all classes.

So far, we've only seen the full skill tree for the new Warlock class. But preview snippets of Necromancer skill tree from a press kit suggest that every class will receive a rework of equal scope. Compared to the previous version, the new skill trees promise greater depth and complexity, with nearly every skill featuring transformative keystone nodes.

It has also become clear that passive skills have not been removed; rather, they have been relocated out of the skill tree. These passives will now appear on gear affixes, Paragon Board, or Legendary Aspects. The skill tree itself will focus more tightly on customizing active skills rather than stacking passive attributes.

Perhaps most excitingly, players will now be able to invest up to 15 skill points into a single skill. This opens the door to a wider variety of builds and could thoroughly shuffle Season 12 meta - some Tier D builds might vault all the way to Tier S.

It remains uncertain whether the livestream will reveal every class's full skill tree at once, but viewers can at least expect a comprehensive preview. The community can then use this information to plot out fresh leveling strategies. Developers have also reassured players that beloved existing playstyles are not going away; they will simply be assembled in new ways.

Talisman System

Another major focus of the stream will be the brand-new Talisman System. Although there has been chatter about the return of Sets, this iteration moves away from traditional set items. Instead, a central Talisman triggers set-like bonuses based on the charms placed around it.

The system revolves around two components: Talisman itself and an arrangement of Set Charms encircling it. Footage and materials shown previously indicate that Set Charms come in various rarities, and the central Talisman serves as the key to activating their combined effects.

Through Talisman System, players can gain conventional set bonuses as well as unique supplementary effects that depend on the specific charm combination equipped - for instance, damage reduction or increased damage while moving. Additionally, Talisman features different socket types, allowing players to further tailor attributes by slotting gems.

This system can deliver bonuses to core skill ranks, improved chances for obtaining crafting materials, and even wild affixes that grant extra experience. It promises a substantial power boost for every class and will be a tremendous asset for anyone pushing toward Paragon Level 300.

Horadric Cube

The stream will also delve into Horadric Cube. Several recipes have already been glimpsed in preview footage, and players have largely deduced their intended functions. Nevertheless, many questions remain about material rarity and specific outcomes.

For example, Sanctification mechanic will be folded into Horadric Cube. The goal is to make this potent customization tool more controllable and logical, moving away from the extreme randomness and highstakes gambles associated with chasing doubledamage Mythic Uniques.

Alongside changes to the gear system, new materials like Enhanced Primordial Dust and Raw Primordial Dust are being introduced. Developers have made clear that these crucial crafting components will be readily available through standard endgame loops, so there's no need to break down rare Unique items on purpose just to obtain them.

Endgame Systems and War Plans

Regarding endgame expansion, the livestream will spotlight two key features:

Echoing Hatreds

This is an extreme challenge dungeon that appears only in specific seasonal modes and requires a rare key to enter. While the exact rewards remain a mystery, this is likely the most difficult boss encounter currently in the game.

War Plans

War Plans represents an endgame framework previously introduced by the team. Comparable to Path of Exile's Atlas system, it lets players use War Plans resources to unlock and upgrade talent trees for endgame activities such as Infernal Hordes and The Pit. These trees grant powerful bonuses.

This system gives players the ability to tailor specific activities, influencing the types of Diablo 4 items dropped or the enemies encountered. Each activity features seven tiers to unlock, which should make Diablo 4's endgame considerably more engaging.

Lord of Hatred is set to reshape the game. Whether it ends up resembling Path of Exile or carves out a distinct identity all its own, we'll just have to wait and see.

In ARC Raiders FlashPoint, a new legendary weapon called Dolabra has been added to the game. It is a shotgun that, like other energy firearms, uses Energy Clips and features Strong Armor Penetration. While its penetration isn't top-tier, its unique dual-mode firing mechanism makes it an intriguing weapon.

Of course, players care more about how well it actually performs - after all, in ARC Raiders, a weapon's rarity doesn't tell the whole story. Quite a few rare and epic weapons are favored for their better utility. So we need to test how it holds up in real combat.

Against Large ARC Units

Large ARC units like Bastion and Bombardier boast heavy firepower and tough armor. For most PvE weapons, the most straightforward strategy is to aim for their core zone and pour on the damage. Equalizer, Jupiter, and Hullcracker all have potent Arc Armor Penetration, allowing them to dump massive damage in a short time and quickly destroy their targets. This brute-force approach works very efficiently on them.

But Dolabra falls short in this regard. It only has Strong Arc Armor Pen, not extreme. Using the same head-on assault tactic, it takes considerably longer to eliminate a target. It's no exaggeration to say that even an Anvil or a Bettina might get the job done faster.

So if you want to take down large ARC units with Dolabra, you'll need a more strategic approach. First, you have to target their weak points to knock them down, then circle around to their core to unload all your damage.

The problem, however, is that Dolabra's rate of fire and reload speed prevent you from dealing a lethal amount of damage before the target gets back up. In comparison, if you were wielding a Vulcano, the fight would already be over. Overall, against large ARC units, Dolabra is far from an excellent choice.

Against Small Flying ARC Units

It's when you use Dolabra against smaller ARC units that its true strengths emerge. It proves highly efficient against light flyers like Wasps, Hornets, and Fireflies - usually taking just two shots to bring one down.

When you fire at a Hornet's or Firefly's thrusters, the spread of pellets often destroys the other thruster behind it as well, genuinely letting you eliminate one enemy with two shots. In terms of takedown speed, it's on par with Equalizer, Jupiter, and Hullcracker.

If you sometimes can't be bothered to aim carefully, don't need pinpoint accuracy, and just want to quickly clear those annoying airborne pests, Dolabra is a handy and effective choice.

This is especially true when you're running around Stella Montis region on trial missions, getting frustrated by those scurrying, aggressively taunting Ticks. Anvil often misses them, but Dolabra never lets you down - its wide pellet spread means you'll almost always hit, and sometimes you can even take out two Ticks with a single shot.

However, against Shredders found in Stella Montis area, Dolabra can't maintain that level of performance. Shredders have heavier armor, and Dolabra's damage per shot isn't sufficient to punch through effectively, so taking one down consumes a lot of ammunition.

Of course, if you want to achieve higher scores in the weekly Trials Tick missions, a Dolabra will definitely save you a lot of trouble. If you haven't obtained its blueprint yet, you can participate in IGGM's giveaway on Discord to get various weapon blueprints for free.

Range and Damage Falloff

When using this weapon, you'll constantly notice it falls short in some respects. One of Dolabra's biggest issues is that, while you can tighten its pellet spread by aiming down sights to turn it into a mid-range weapon, it suffers from a strict maximum range limit.

Worse still, even when you're within that maximum range, if the target is near the edge of that range, damage falloff becomes severe. This prevents it from serving as a reliable long-range weapon like Anvil. Unless the target is quite close, Dolabra won't deliver satisfactory damage.

This puts Dolabra in a very awkward position. It can't match the speed of Vulcano or other powerful PvE weapons when taking down large ARC units. For clearing flying ARC units at a distance - while doable - most other weapons can do the same. And when you try to engage ARC units farther away, you're frustrated by the maximum range limit. In short, for every role, there's a better option.

PvP Performance

In PvP, Dolabra's damage as a shotgun is fairly reliable. Within 15 meters, you can consistently eliminate a full-health player with a light shield in three shots. The number of hits to kill is almost identical whether you hip-fire or aim down sights. But Volcano has a faster firing rate, a higher margin for error, and a higher kill efficiency, while its acquisition difficulty and cost are not necessarily higher.

Crafting Requirements

One advantage of Dolabra is that, compared to other legendary weapons, its material needs are much simpler. As long as you have ARC Raiders Dolabra blueprint, you can easily replicate this weapon. The required materials are as follows:

• Vaporizer Regulator x2
• Magnetic Accelerator x3
• Shredder Gyro x3

Among these, Shredder Gyros and Magnetic Accelerators can be obtained in large quantities without much trouble in Stella Montis map. As for Vaporizer Regulators, defeating just one or two Vaporizers will get you enough. Unlike other legendary weapons, crafting Dolabra doesn't require hunting for exceptionally rare drops like Queen Reactor.

Additionally, it is the only non-basic weapon in the game that doesn't require Simple Gun Parts. This makes it much easier to craft compared to other legendary weapons. But considering its overall performance, an epic rarity might suit it better.

All in all, Dolabra is neither the best weapon in PvP nor in PvE. Currently, it lacks an irreplaceable core advantage to justify its legendary status. The developers need to give it a boost.

It's April 15 again, and MLB The Show 26 has released Jackie Robinson Day Program to honor the legendary Black players who shaped baseball history.

This might be the largest Jackie Robinson Day event in the history of MLB The Show's content updates. Along with a new program and feature pack, the game adds dozens of brand-new player cards at once. By completing the collection mission, you can also earn a 94 OVR Jackie Robinson—one of the strongest cards available right now.

Jackie Robinson Day Program Reward

• 5 Points: 88 OVR Negro Leagues Jackie Robinson & 1,000 XP
• 10 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 15 Points: 250 Stubs
• 20 Points: 88 OVR Awards Dontrelle Willis
• 25 Points: 1,000 XP
• 30 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 35 Points: 89 OVR Negro Leagues Buck Leonard
• 40 Points: 250 Stubs
• 42 Points: 2,042 XP
• 50 Points: 89 OVR Negro Leagues Monte Irvin
• 55 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 60 Points: 2,000 XP
• 65 Points: 90 OVR Awards Kris Bryant
• 70 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 75 Points: 2,000 XP
• 80 Points: 90 OVR Negro Leagues Hank Thompson
• 85 Points: MLB The Show 26 pack (x2)
• 90 Points: 2,000 XP
• 95 Points: Jackie Robinson Day Deluxe Pack
• 100 Points: 91 OVR Negro Leagues Henry Aaron

This year, three collection missions have been released:

• 91 OVR Satchel Paige: 24 Cards
• 92 OVR Carlos Beltrán: 35 Cards
• 94 OVR Jackie Robinson: 42 Cards

Although many cards are needed, the good news is that Jackie Robinson Day Program rewards already include several cards and some packs. If you aim to complete 94 OVR Jackie Robinson collection, you'll want to collect all the rewards from this program.

How to Make Progress?

Beyond completing one Moment (worth 10 points) and finishing Jackie Robinson Day Showdown (worth 20 points), there are also Missions and Collection tasks. The total points available exceed 100, so you can pick the easier ones to focus on first.

Missions

• Steal 5 bases with any player (10 points)
• Hit 12 home runs with any player (10 points)
• Earn 34 total bases with any player (10 points)
• Pitch 11 innings with any pitcher (10 points)
• Earn 7,000 PXP with any player (10 points)
• Earn 42 PXP with 88 OVR Jackie Robinson (20 points)
• Record 42 at-bats with any player (10 points)
• Earn 4,242 PXP with Negro Leagues, Awards, or Rookie Series players (10 points)

BONUS Storylines Collections (35 points)

Collect the following players from The Negro Leagues series:

• 85 OVR Mule Suttles
• 89 OVR Judy Johnson
• 85 OVR Pop Lloyd
• 85 OVR Roy Campanella
• 88 OVR Ray Dandridge
• 88 OVR Smokey Joe Williams
• 88 OVR Willard Brown

How to Complete the Collection Task?

Conquest

This Conquest map is relatively small, requiring you to take over only three team strongholds. Upon completion, you'll earn 3 free cards. It's a good idea to work on the program's Missions while playing Conquest games.

Jackie Robinson Day Showdown

Jackie Robinson Day Showdown not only gives you 20 program points but also directly rewards you with 5 cards along the way.

Jackie Robinson Day Event Program

90 OVR Biz Mackey from this event's reward path is an excellent switch-hitting catcher with balanced attributes, great arm strength for throwing out runners, and a very quick pop time. The final reward of this program also includes a Deluxe Pack.

Storylines

Completing Jackie Robinson Storyline rewards you with 7 cards. A headsup: Storyline is quite long, and some cutscenes cannot be skipped, making the process a bit tedious. However, in terms of saving your MLB The Show 26 stubs, it's very much worth the effort.

By finishing Showdown (5 cards), Conquest (3 cards), Storylines (7 cards), and Program rewards (8 cards), you will have obtained 23 cards at no cost. If you also count the cards you're guaranteed to get from Deluxe Pack, the total number of free cards reaches 25.

After completing all the free content above, you'll have a solid start on the collection progress. At that point, head to Flashbacks and Legends collection menu. For the remaining slots, you'll need to turn to the market.

Assuming you use none of the free cards and pull none from packs, gathering all the required cards would take about 233,000 stubs. But that's not the final figure. Since you actually need 40 cards and have already obtained 25, you can choose to skip some cards that are too costly.

Here are two cards worth skipping:

• 91 OVR John Donaldson: currently around 70,000 stubs on the market.
• 91 OVR Jacob deGrom: currently around 45,000 stubs on the market.

After skipping those two expensive cards, you only need to get the remaining 15 ordinary cards. Each of these cards typically goes for between 5,000 and 7,000 stubs. Therefore, the actual stubs required to complete the collection comes out to about 110,000 stubs.

The value of this Jackie Robinson Day event is outstanding. As long as you carefully plan how to use your stubs, you'll be able to finish the final collection mission and strengthen your lineup with these players.

Although GTA 6 is currently scheduled for release this November, Trailers 1 and 2 were released back in December 2023 and May 2025, respectively.

Given the lengthy intervals between releases, it is reasonable to expect at least one or two more new trailers to be released to showcase further content and new features of the game. However, the question is when exactly will they be released?

Based on available information and the current situation, we speculate that Trailer 3 could be released in approximately 3 to 4 weeks. Below, we explain the reasoning behind this prediction.

In-depth analysis based on predecessors

Whether looking at its immediate predecessor, GTA 5, or Red Dead Redemption 2, which developed by the same studio, their third trailer for both titles was released in early May of the year the game launched.

GTA 5 was released in September; although Red Dead 2 launched a month later (in October), its third trailer was not delayed accordingly. Interestingly, GTA 6's second trailer was also released in May.

Beyond any potential stylistic preferences, the primary driver behind this "May effect" appears to be its alignment with the developer and publisher's quarterly earnings conference calls.

For instance, on February 7, 2022, just three days after GTA 6 was officially announced to be in development on February 4, the publisher held its quarterly investor conference call. This was almost certainly no coincidence.

Furthermore, February 4, 2022, fell on a Friday, while the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was released on a Tuesday. The days of the week, Friday and Tuesday, are worth noting.

This is because the first delay to GTA 6's release window was announced on Friday, May 2, 2025; subsequently, a second delay was announced on November 7 of that same year, which also happened to be a Friday.

As of now, the publisher behind GTA series has not yet officially announced the date for its next conference call. However, looking back at the past few years, the May earnings calls over the last three years have consistently been scheduled for May 15th, 16th, or 17th.

Consequently, it is highly probable that this year's conference will once again be scheduled for the third week of May; thus, the release timing for GTA 6 Trailer 3 is likely to be centered around that specific week.

Even if our prediction proves incorrect, and no new trailer is released at that time, that period should still bring forth significant new developments at any moment. However, let's hope those developments aren't merely another announcement of a delay!

Considerations regarding the risk of leaks

Recently, the studio developing GTA VI fell victim to a cyberattack, resulting in a data breach involving third parties.

In their public response to the incident, the studio stated that a small amount of non-critical corporate information had been accessed illegally, but noted that this had no substantial impact on the organization's operations or its player base.

Therefore, if you are currently playing other games published by this studio, you likely need not worry about the exposure of your personal information.

However, it remains difficult to say whether any content related to GTA 6 was included among the files that were illegally accessed.

The hackers threatened to release a vast amount of critical information on April 14th unless the developers paid a ransom, a demand that appears to have been rejected.

However, it is now the 16th, and thus far, no information regarding GTA 6 or other major titles has been leaked. Consequently, this incident appears to have been a relatively harmless security breach, one that ultimately posed no serious threat.

That said, with approximately seven months still remaining until the originally scheduled release window for GTA VI, it is difficult to predict whether a similarly unfortunate situation might arise again during this interim period.

Therefore, if the developers wish to at least prevent the contents of Trailer 3 from being leaked prematurely, they should ideally release it on schedule within the timeframe we have projected, barring any further unforeseen complications.

What might the content of Trailer 3 look like?

The two points discussed above form the basis of our speculation that Trailer 3 will probably be released in mid-May. However, beyond the timing, you may also be curious about the actual content of this upcoming trailer.

Previously, Trailer 1 primarily served to establish the game's setting, Vice City within the fictional state of Leonida, and to introduce the series' first-ever dual protagonists: Lucia and Jason.

Subsequently, the second trailer built upon this foundation, offering a more extensive look at the geographical environment of Leonida and Vice City, introducing additional supporting characters, and delving deeper into the relationship between Lucia and Jason.

Furthermore, while showcasing narrative sequences, Trailer 2 also demonstrated that GTA 6, as a long-awaited sequel released after many years, features revolutionary technical advancements and introduces a host of new gameplay mechanics.

Therefore, we speculate that Trailer 3 may focus more heavily on the gameplay itself, offering a more detailed showcase of various features.

It is worth noting that if any of these features pique your interest, we recommend choosing the reliable GTA 6 store IGGM! Our services can help you unlock additional features or rewards within specific game mechanics.

Dev talk reveals more

A few days ago, Grand Theft Auto VI developers participated in a dev talk, during which a player asked why the release date and content of the third trailer have yet to be leaked.

To be honest, however, it is difficult for staff members responsible for only a single aspect of trailer production to offer reliable hints.

The entire workflow is compartmentalized so meticulously, and the individual tasks are so isolated, that it is challenging for any single person to possess sufficient up-to-date knowledge regarding the final product and its release schedule.

Nevertheless, drawing upon their respective areas of expertise and the specific tasks they work on, these developers did share further details regarding GTA 6 development process. One thing is certain: the game is going to be spectacular!

Is another delay possible?

While this news no one wants to hear, instances of game release dates being pushed back multiple times have become an all-too-common occurrence in recent years.

GTA 6 has already experienced two delays; we believe that most players likely lack the patience to endure a third. However, judging by the developers' recent activity and updates, the likelihood of another delay appears to be slim.

We hope the speculations we've shared here have been entertaining, and even better if you found them to be of practical value! Thank you for reading!

PTR 3.2 for Diablo 2 Resurrected Season 14 arrived rather abruptly, yet it is clear to everyone playing that this is an emergency season deployed specifically to dial back the power level of Warlock. Beyond adjustments to Warlock and Terror Zones, there is virtually no substantive new content. Even so, the PTR content was far from satisfactory.

This PTR provides players with an Ethereal Thunder Maul intended for testing Echoing Strike skill, but its durability sits at a mere 31 points, causing considerable inconvenience when trying to evaluate the skill properly. Furthermore, the initial gear setup and underlying design logic for the test characters suffer from numerous flaws.

Echoing Strike Warlock

The character supplied for testing is dressed in equipment that appears magnificent at a glance, yet falls into utter contradiction once put into practice.

Lack of Sustain

The test character has no source of Life Leech whatsoever, and no mercenaries were provided. With Echoing Strike having been toned down, the shortcomings in both survivability and sustained presence become glaringly apparent. You must equip an item bearing Life Leech affix just to achieve the most basic level of recovery.

Faster Cast Rate Breakpoint

Moreover, for Echoing Strike - and indeed all skills - the fastest casting breakpoint caps at 125% Faster Cast Rate. The test character arrives with a total Faster Cast Rate of precisely 124%. This single-percentage-point deficit means that the current 124% investment only delivers the performance equivalent to the 75% breakpoint, resulting in an exceedingly awkward and clunky feel.

Ethereal Gear

Taken individually, the items worn by the character look quite good. There is an amulet with two affixes granting 20% Faster Cast Rate, socketed with a Ber Rune, along with an Enigma runeword armor.

Additionally, because the character wears Highlord's Wrath and Gore Rider, Deadly Strike chance is extremely high. The inventory is also stuffed with skill Grand Charms, a Hellfire Torch, and an Annihilus unique Charm.

All of this, however, is utterly sabotaged by that Ethereal Thunder Maul with a meager 31 durability points. To test Echoing Strike, players are forced to repeatedly wield a weapon that will shatter in short order. Once the weapon breaks, the only recourse is to visit a vendor and grab a mundane blue axe of inferior quality as a makeshift replacement.

Misleading Power Level

Even on Players 1 difficulty, this ostensibly formidable setup fails to dispatch common monsters in a single blow. The tooltip damage for Echoing Strike displays a value of 7000, and the skill level has been boosted to 39, but this is entirely propped up by those grand Charms and an Ethereal Fortitude runeword.

No player in an actual playthrough would ever craft an Ethereal Fortitude weapon for an Echoing Strike Warlock - unless they are exceptionally wealthy and doing so purely for amusement - because the weapon would degrade at an alarming rate with every use of the skill.

The configuration offered on  PTR not only fails to reflect the genuine in-game strength of the build but actively paints an overly flattering portrait of the skill's actual performance. When it comes to resistances, the character remains severely strained, even with an inventory full of Charms.

Ring of Fire Warlock

Beyond the issues with the max-level template, the design of the low-level test character is equally baffling. PTR also supplies a level 18 Warlock meant for testing Ring of Fire. Although the skill points have already been allocated (13 points into Ring of Fire), the character is placed in Act 1.

Players must first run through Act 1, endure the lengthy trek through Act 2, and only upon reaching Act 3 do they arrive at an area with monsters tough enough to appropriately gauge the skill's effectiveness. Using a level 13 Ring of Fire in the early low-level zones feels powerful, certainly, but that is purely because the skill level grossly outmatches the weak monsters, not because the skill itself is potent - especially given that Ring of Fire has been heavily curtailed in this PTR cycle.

For both the high-level and low-level test characters, the stash is completely empty. You must find your own means to stock it with weapons and Diablo 2 Resurrected Runes. While some gold was provided to players, this does little to remedy the overall lack of preparation for testing.

How Could PTR Be Improved?

Judging from player feedback, the gear supplied to testers in PTR 3.2 looks as though it was thrown together haphazardly by an intern. Testers are left needing to engage in tedious Magic Finding runs just to obtain the equipment required for testing on PTR. The entire purpose of providing an initial template is to allow players to evaluate the changes efficiently and directly, not to erect unnecessary hurdles and frustrating grinding sessions.

If the development team wishes for players to focus their efforts on testing skill balance and mechanical adjustments, then future PTRs ought to offer a more diverse selection of gear - including non-ethereal weapons with standard durability - along with an ample supply of consumables and crafting materials.

Here is hoping that future PTR environments will be more welcoming and more centered on the act of testing itself, rather than forcing testers to squander valuable testing time on deteriorating weapons and pointless cross-act foot travel.

After a long wait and much speculation within the community, WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 2 has finally been confirmed to officially launch in mid-May!

In addition to the two raids that were confirmed for inclusion long ago, Phase 2 will introduce other new content.

While the overall scope may not be quite as extensive as Phase 1, given the fast-paced nature of the expansion, there will still be plenty to keep you occupied for quite some time.

Below, we will provide you with more specific details regarding TBC Anniversary Phase 2 to help you get prepared.

Phase 2 Release Date

This phase is scheduled to go live on May 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time). The exact start time will vary depending on your specific time zone.

If you wish to jump in and experience the new content the moment it launches, be sure to check the time difference in advance.

As for how long this phase will last, it is currently difficult to say. However, the development team has previously indicated that the overall lifecycle of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary is unlikely to exceed one year.

Since there are still three additional phases awaiting release after this one, Phase 3 likely won't be too far off.

New Raid 1: Serpentshrine Cavern

Serpentshrine Cavern is one of the raids that requires you to complete a prerequisite attunement questline before you can enter.

Afterward, travel to Zangarmarsh and locate Coilfang Reservoir in the center of the zone. You will find three dungeon entrances there; Serpentshrine Cavern is the middle one.

If you have already acquired the ability to fly, you can locate the flight path corresponding to your faction to travel directly to Serpentshrine Cavern. The available flight points are:

• Alliance: Munci in Telredor
• Horde: Du'ga in Zabra'Jin

This raid features six bosses: Leotheras the Blind, Fathom-Lord Karathress, Lady Vashj, Hydross the Unstable, The Lurker Below, and Morogrim Tidewalker.

However, only the first three bosses will drop the tokens required to redeem pieces of Tier 5 set. In addition to tokens, the entire raid process yields WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold and standard items with the item level of 128.

The final boss, Lady Vashj, drops items with the item level of 138, with weapons reaching an impressive item level of 141.

Serpentshrine Cavern Attunement Quest

To unlock this raid, you must first enter Slave Pens dungeon on Heroic difficulty and locate the imprisoned NPC, Skar'this the Heretic.

Skar'this will then offer the quest The Cudgel of Kar'desh, which requires you to defeat Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair and Nightbane in Karazhan.

Upon completion, these two bosses will drop the quest items Earthen Signet and Blazing Signet; simply return these items to Skar'this to complete the quest.

New Raid 2: Tempest Keep

This raid is sometimes referred to as The Eye. After completing the corresponding attunement quest, travel to the eastern region of Netherstorm and locate the largest central floating island; the entrance to the raid is situated beneath the archway on this island.

Tempest Keep features four bosses: Void Reaver, Kael'thas Sunstrider, Al'ar, and High Astromancer Solarian. The first two bosses, Void Reaver and Kael'thas Sunstrider, are the ones that drop Tier 5 tokens.

Furthermore, as the final boss, Kael'thas Sunstrider drops items of a higher Item Level than the others and offers a rare bonus drop: the epic flying mount, Ashes of Al'ar.

Tempest Keep Attunement Quest

Before embarking on the quest to obtain the crucial item, The Tempest Key, you must ensure that you have completed a lengthy quest chain in Shadowmoon Valley, which culminates in the quest The Cipher of Damnation.

Afterward, travel to Shattrath and speak with Khadgar; he will offer a quest also titled The Tempest Key. Completing this quest requires you to defeat the final bosses in Heroic versions of Shattered Halls, Steamvault, and Arcatraz.

And finally, you still need to defeat Magtheridon in his lair.

Two New Reputation Factions

In TBC Classic Anniversary, you can earn reputation points by completing specific quests, thereby increasing your standing with the corresponding factions and unlocking various rewards.

Building upon this system, Phase 2 introduces two new reputation factions: Ogri'la and the Sha'tari Skyguard.

Ogri'la is stationed in the Blade's Edge Mountains and can only be reached by flying. Reputation points for this faction are earned exclusively through daily quests; however, before you can access those, you must first complete a series of prerequisite group quests.

Sha'tari Skyguard are located in the southeastern reaches of Terokkar Forest; they serve as the aerial defense force dedicated to protecting Sha'tar from hostile incursions.

In addition to daily quests, you can earn reputation with this faction by defeating specific designated enemies. The most coveted reputation reward offered by Sha'tari Skyguard is Nether Ray Mount, which becomes available once you reach Exalted reputation tier.

Druid Swift Flight Form Now Available

Even prior to Phase 2, Druids already enjoyed a distinct advantage when it came to utilizing flight capabilities. Now, with this latest update, the game is introducing the highly anticipated Swift Flight Form!

To acquire this form, you must first reach Revered reputation level with Lower City to gain access to Heroic difficulty of Sethekk Halls dungeon. Once inside, you can complete the associated quest chain to unlock the new flight form.

Additionally, while inside the dungeon, you have the opportunity to summon Anzu, a boss who offers a chance to drop a new, unique mount.

Arena Season 2

Arena stands as one of the core PvP features of WoW: TBC Classic. With the launch of Phase 2, Arena system will officially transition into Season 2.

Under this system, you can form teams with various partners to compete in matches. If your team's Arena Rating falls below 1500, you are granted one opportunity per week to reset your rating by using gold.

That concludes our overview of all the new content arriving in WoW: TBC Classic Phase 2. All that remains now is for you to start stockpiling resources and preparing yourself for the adventures that await in this new phase!

The new map information for ARC Raiders revealed in recent emails is truly exciting; however, it will still be some time before these updates are actually implemented in the game. If you've been playing regularly, it's just as important to stay informed about the game's current status!

With that in mind, ARC Raiders released Patch 1.24.0 this week, as per their usual schedule, on Tuesday, April 14th. In addition to standard bug fixes, this patch introduces two new cosmetic sets, one of which is specifically for Scrappy, your rooster companion.

Below, we'll walk you through all the details of this patch so you don't miss out on any information that could impact your gameplay experience.

Two new sets

The two new sets are named Nascosto Set and Scrappy Speckled Set. The former is available for you, as a Raider, to acquire and equip, while the latter can be used to customize your rooster companion back at your base.

Nascosto Set features a relatively understated and subtle design aesthetic. Its overall look resembles camouflage, evoking a distinct sense of stealth and concealment.

If you know a little Italian, you'll realize that this design philosophy aligns perfectly with the set's name, as Nascosto literally translates to hidden or concealed in Italian.

The set offers three different color schemes for you to choose from, along with extensive customization options; you can freely swap out accessories, such as the hood, mask, and armor, whenever you wish.

It's worth noting that the base Nascosto Set does not include a backpack or face paint; however, if you get the set from the store for 1,700 Raider Tokens, these two additional components will be included as a bonus.

As for Speckled Set, its centerpiece is a small helmet that Scrappy can wear; the set also includes three other accompanying components.

If you only want to acquire the helmet, it will cost you 500 Raider Tokens. However, the complete Speckled Set costs only 700 Tokens, so, budget permitting, we highly recommend getting the full set directly.

Comprehensive fixes for game crashes

In recent weeks, ARC Raiders has been plagued by a multitude of game crashes, ranging from minor glitches to major system failures.

Although the technical team has been continuously working to address these issues, finding a permanent, definitive solution has proven to be a challenging task. Based on this, this week's patch continues to focus specifically on addressing these issues.

However, since the bugs are somewhat scattered and the patch notes do not explicitly detail exactly what was fixed, it is difficult to judge the effectiveness of the update at this stage.

Overall, the most common crash-related issues involve sudden game crashes occurring in the middle of a raid.

Furthermore, if you manage to successfully reconnect after a crash, you might find that either all the loot you had acquired has vanished, or, for some inexplicable reason, you have respawned in a location where you are extremely vulnerable to being killed.

If these types of issues remain unaddressed, they will severely undermine your overall gaming experience and enthusiasm. Therefore, we sincerely hope that Patch 1.24.0 proves to be truly effective.

Vanguard Set Model bug fixed

Introduced just last week in Patch 1.23.0, Vanguard Set quickly gained significant popularity despite having been available for only a few days. Unfortunately, model-related bugs soon began to surface.

More specifically, this bug caused visual glitches for anyone wearing the set, resulting in uncontrolled stretching and distortion of the character model.

Not only was this visually unappealing, but it could also lead to unnecessary losses by obstructing the player's field of view.

In fact, even before the release of Patch 1.24.0, the development team explicitly stated that they would definitely fix this bug; fortunately, that promise has now become a reality.

Stella Montis audio bug fixed

Before Patch 1.24.0, particularly within Stella Montis map, a specific audio bug would occur: if an enemy player was located on ARC and there were no obstructions between you and the target, their footsteps or other sound effects would sound significantly fainter than their intended volume.

As audio is a critical component of the game, and while we do not necessarily encourage looting other players to stock up on gear, combat is sometimes unavoidable.

Consequently, this audio bug could clearly result in severe disadvantages for one of the parties involved.

AMD FSR Frame Generation bug fixed

AMD FSR Frame Generation technology works by predicting and inserting new frames between rendered frames to deliver a smoother, higher-frame-rate gaming experience; this technology plays a significant role in ARC Raiders.

However, recently, when this technology was active, it could cause visual anomalies that resulted in the game's graphics appearing blurry or indistinct. Now this issue has now been resolved.

Zipline bug fixed

Ziplines serve as a deployable utility item in the game, allowing you to quickly traverse back and forth between two points once set up. This feature is particularly useful in environments featuring significant vertical elevation differences.

Prior to the release of Patch 1.24.0, a bug occasionally occurred where, if you deployed a zipline onto a movable object positioned at a cliff's edge, your character would inadvertently end up situated beneath the cliff.

Although this issue has now been resolved, this is not the first time ziplines have malfunctioned when interacting with movable objects; hopefully, the developers will implement further optimizations for this system in the future.

Inventory switching bug fixed

This bug refers to a specific glitch where, if you accidentally press the fire button while in the process of switching inventory items, the switch is interrupted. Consequently, items that require a hold-to-use input, such as bandages, are automatically activated.

Technically speaking, this anomaly stems from an input command conflict, a situation where the game's system becomes confused while attempting to process multiple simultaneous input commands.

Old project compensation plan

Almost every update released over the past few months has introduced new projects for players to complete. Furthermore, the developers previously pledged to provide ample time, along with advance warnings, before permanently removing any projects from the game.

However, an awkward oversight occurred when Weather Monitor Station Project, originally released alongside Shrouded Sky update in February, abruptly vanished following the launch of Flashpoint update.

As a result, many players were unable to complete the project in time, causing them to miss out on various rewards.

In contrast, Trophy Display Project, introduced back in January, remains available to this day. This discrepancy suggests that the handling of Weather Monitor Station Project was indeed mishandled by ARC Raiders.

Consequently, via this latest patch, the developers have asked players who failed to complete the aforementioned Project in time to keep a close watch on their in-game mailboxes over the coming days; this strongly implies that appropriate compensation will be distributed to those affected.

Meanwhile, the patch notes also explicitly state that High Gain Antenna Project, originally released with Flashpoint update, will become unavailable following the April update.

If you have not yet completed this project, be sure to make the most of the remaining two weeks to finish it!

That wraps up everything included in this week's standard ARC Raiders patch. We hope you find this article useful!

No matter which Season you're playing in Diablo II Resurrected, if your goal is to amass resources quickly, Gold Find Barbarian stands as one of the simplest and most efficient approaches available.

GF Barbarian remains a Tier S build in Season 13 as well, though its strength doesn't lie in raw damage output. Instead, it excels at generating more gems, gold, jewels, and High Runes from every farming run you complete.

Attribute Allocation

This build is tailored specifically for running Travincal. The area layout is fixed, allowing you to defeat Council members and exit swiftly - typically within three to five minutes per run.

The attribute distribution is straightforward: invest only enough Strength and Dexterity to equip your gear. Do not assign any points to Energy. Every remaining point goes directly into Vitality.

Your character must survive long enough to support the mercenary, who serves as the true damage dealer responsible for eliminating all monsters. Your role is to apply War Cries and provide backup. High Life is therefore essential.

At the same time, you should aim to cap all resistances, with particular emphasis on fire resistance. The creatures in Travincal summon Hydras that bombard you with Firebolts, and having excellent fire resistance dramatically improves your survivability.

Skill Distribution

The majority of your skill points go into Warcries tree, with supplementary points in Combat Masteries. You can leave Combat Skills tree entirely untouched.

Combat Masteries

• Increased Stamina: 1 point
• Increased Speed: 1 point
• Iron Skin: 1 point
• Natural Resistance: Invest enough points to reach the resistance cap, especially for fire.

Warcries

• Howl: 1 point
• Taunt: 1 point
• Battle Cry: 5 points
• War Cry: Max out, and the skill can stun enemies.
• Battle Command: 1 point
• Battle Orders: Max out. Grants bonus Life and Mana, significantly boosting survivability.
• Shout: Max out. Increases defense, protecting you from incoming attacks.
• Find Potion: 3 points (serves as a synergy for Find Item, adding 1% chance per level).
• Find Item: Allocate 13 points. This skill has diminishing returns, and around 13 points offers the optimal balance.

Your core combat loop involves casting Battle Command, Battle Orders, and Shout to buff yourself and your mercenary. Then use War Cry to stun enemies. Once the mercenary secures the kills, swap weapons and use Find Item to scavenge additional drops from the corpses.

Gear Selection

Your equipment should balance Gold Find, Magic Find (MF), and survivability. You will also need two weapon setups for different situations.

Secondary Weapons

Equip two Heart of the Oak flails. You use this set to cast your War Cries and Find Item, as they provide a substantial boost to skill levels.

Upon entering Travincal, switch to these weapons first to apply all your buff shouts. After the monsters are slain, swap back to this setup to use Find Item.

Primary Weapons

For your primary weapons, use two Crystal Swords socketed with Lem runes. Each sword provides a significant bonus to gold drops. With a fully geared setup, your gold drop bonus can reach approximately 2000%, alongside 214% Magic Find. While your mercenary is attacking, you can switch to this weapon set and continue stunning enemies or simply gather the gold as it falls.

Armor

• Helmet: Immortal King's Will, socketed with two Lem runes to enhance gold drops.
• Amulet: A crafted amulet with bonuses to gold drops is an excellent choice.
• Rings: Two Dwarf Star rings. These provide Fire Absorb.
• Gloves: Chance Guards.
• Belt: A rare belt with Magic Find, gold drop bonuses, and resistances.
• Boots: Rare boots also prioritizing Magic Find, gold drop bonuses, and resistances.
• Charms: Stock up on Grand Charms and Small Charms that offer gold drop bonuses and resistances.

Mercenary Configuration

The mercenary is the heart of this build. He must be able to survive and kill efficiently in Travincal. Aim for maximum resistances, Life Steal, and high damage. He will struggle to stay alive early on without adequate gear.

Weapon

You can use an Ethereal War Pike as the base to create either Breath of the Dying or Fortitude. Breath of the Dying is generally preferred here, as it provides high damage and Life Steal. The faster your mercenary attacks, the more frequently he leeches life, increasing his durability.

Helmet

Crown of Thieves or Andariel's Visage are both viable. Crown of Thieves offers more Life Steal, while Andariel's Visage boosts attack speed and skill levels. Note that Andariel's Visage imposes a 30% penalty to fire resistance, so you'll need to socket it with a jewel that provides fire resistance to offset this drawback.

Body Armor

Choose Fortitude if survivability is a concern, and it provides high defense, enhanced damage, and bonus Life. If you have already resolved survival issues, opt for Wealth, which provides additional GF and MF.

Ideally, your mercenary should have capped resistances - especially fire - to withstand the relentless Hydra barrages. After buffs are applied, a well-geared mercenary can reach roughly 22,000 Defense, 9,000 Damage, and 5,000 Life.

Special Enemies

Conviction Aura

When a monster spawns with a Conviction Aura, it drastically lowers your resistances and can lead to an instant demise from Hydra fire. If you spot Conviction aura, exit the area immediately without hesitation.

Physical Immune

If you encounter a Physical Immune monster, your mercenary cannot harm it. There is no need to restart the game - simply move past that specific enemy and clear the rest of Council members. It poses little threat to you otherwise.

Returns Per Run

After your mercenary eliminates a pack of monsters, switch back to Heart of the Oak and use Find Item on the corpses. There is a chance to uncover additional Diablo II Resurrected runes, gold, gems, jewels and even magical items from the remains.

Each Travincal run generally takes between three and five minutes. You can obtain roughly 310,000 gold per run, along with Small Charms and other assorted loot. Over time, you will accumulate a significant collection of High Runes, jewels, and gold.

GF Barbarian is among the most relaxed farming builds in Diablo II Resurrected. While repeatedly running Travincal can become somewhat monotonous, it enables you to stockpile gear and resources quickly. Should you ever decide to play a different class, having this foundation makes the entire journey considerably smoother.