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With Warlock being toned down, the remaining classes can finally step back into the spotlight. Although this adjustment won't take effect until Season 14 officially arrives, you might already be growing tired of Echo Strikes Warlock and feel like giving something else a spin.

What follows is a look at Poison Nova Necromancer - a build that has been a dominant force across multiple seasons. It is among S-tier builds in Diablo 2 Resurrected Season 13, boasting outstanding AoE coverage and a mix of damage types, which makes farming Terror Zones remarkably efficient.

Pros and Cons

As a time-tested classic, Poison Nova Necromancer leaves little room for doubt when it comes to reliability. Its multiple damage sources allow you to handle enemies with various immunities, while its potent AoE can wipe out large packs in an instant. Teleport lets you zip straight to the densest monster clusters, so the farming tempo stays extremely high.

That said, while Poison Nova Necromancer truly shines in the endgame, it feels noticeably weak early on - largely because the build leans heavily on having the right gear. To reach peak performance, you'll also need to master its skill rotation. You'll be juggling several abilities, so this isn't a lazy, one-button playstyle.

Skill Allocation

Start by placing a single point into each of the following skills as a foundation:

• Amplify Damage
• Lower Resist
• Bone Armor
• Skeleton Mastery
• Revive
• Golem Mastery
• Summon Resist
• Iron Golem

After that, max out the core skills in this order:

• Poison Nova
• Poison Explosion
• Poison Dagger
• Corpse Explosion

Once your character reaches level 87, leftover points can be distributed according to personal preference - into Lower Resist, Bone Wall, or Golem Mastery.

Attribute Distribution

• Strength: Invest only enough to meet your gear requirements.
• Dexterity: Put nothing here unless you intend to use Necromancer-specific shield Homunculus and aim for maximum block chance.
• Vitality: This is your primary attribute; dump all remaining points here.
• Energy: Mana issues can be handled with potions. You won't be guzzling mana constantly, so don't allocate a single point here.

Casting Breakpoints

For casting frames, the standard 75% Faster Cast Rate already feels quite smooth. If you want to push into hardcore territory, you can aim for the 125% breakpoint.

When it comes to stacking stats on gear, Faster Cast Rate is not the top priority. You'll want to chase the following affixes first:

• to All Skills
• Negative Enemy Resistances
• +% Poison Skill Damage

Poison Nova Necromancer Gear

Starter Gear

In the early stages, you won't have access to anything particularly outstanding, so swap in any better piece you come across. The items listed below are especially helpful for getting off the ground. If you'd rather not leave it entirely up to luck, you can buy IGGM Diablo 2 Resurrected Runes to put them together:

• Spirit sword
• Rhyme shield
• Stealth body armor
• Lore helm
• Any random wand or staff with +skills

Mid-Game Upgrades

In the mid-game, Trang-Oul's set provides a solid power boost. Any three-piece combination works - belt, gloves, shield, helm, or armor, pick what you like. This unlocks a 25% bonus to Poison Skill Damage and gives you that distinctive Vampire casting animation, if that aesthetic appeals to you. You'll likely still be using a Spirit sword or Blackbog's Sharp at this stage.

For armor, Skin of the Vipermagi is a strong choice. Round out the setup with rings that offer Faster Cast Rate, an amulet with +skills, and stack resistances wherever you can.

Endgame Best-in-Slot

Once you reach the endgame, the pieces you need are all highly sought-after - they are true BiS items, and missing them will leave your damage feeling noticeably gimped. Before you assemble the full set, you may want to dial down the difficulty a notch.

• Helm: Rare Circlet or Harlequin Crest
• Body Armor: Enigma / Bramble
• Gloves: Trang-Oul's Claws
• Belt: Arachnid Mesh
• Boots: War Traveler
• Amulet: Caster-crafted Amulet
• Rings: The Stone of Jordan ×2
• Charms: Prioritize +Skills, then +Life and +Vitality
• Unique Charm: Rotting Fissure
• Weapon: Death's Web
• Off-Hand: Spirit (shield)
• Weapon Swap: Call to Arms

The negative enemy resistance provided by Death's Web lets you carve through foes with ease.

For body armor, the choice comes down to Enigma or Bramble. Bramble delivers a massive boost to Poison Damage, while Enigma grants you Teleport.

On your weapon swap, you'll want Call to Arms paired with a Spirit shield. Of course, sticking with Trang-Oul's gloves and belt is perfectly fine as well. Finally, fill every empty slot in your inventory with Skillers and resistance charms.

Mercenary

For your hireling, Act II Nightmare mercenary is the go-to option. You can opt for Might aura to amplify your Corpse Explosion damage, or take Prayer aura if you don't require Meditation aura.

Gear your mercenary with:

• Treachery armor
• Vampire Gaze helm
• Insight (mid-game)
• Infinity (late-game)

Until he's equipped with Infinity, Fortitude, and Andariel's Visage, he'll drop frequently. That's fine - just keep bringing him back.

Dealing with Immune Monsters

If you run into a Poison-immune pack, you can try breaking the immunity with Lower Resist, or use a Poison Grand Charm with the ability to pierce immunities. If the immunity still holds after that, don't forget you have Corpse Explosion in your arsenal.

Against high-health monsters sporting Stone Skin affix that refuse to go down easily, you can kite them around or simply blow up the surrounding trash mobs with Corpse Explosion. Should you encounter Stygian Dolls, it's wise to keep your distance - they'll turn you into a fresh corpse in no time, and they still explode upon death, so stay well away. Overall, once you have endgame gear in place, you'll seldom find yourself in a tight spot.

Poison Nova Necromancer offers a rich toolbox of skills, and you'll need to adapt your ability usage to the situation - this isn't a build where you can turn off your brain and press a single key. The leveling journey is genuinely enjoyable, as you can feel your character gradually gaining strength with each step forward. All in all, it's a build that delivers both depth and a satisfying sense of power.

The first Monopoly Go Partners event following the launch of Monopoly Ever After album, titled Fairytale Partners, has officially begun! Over the coming week, you will need to earn enough tokens to advance your progress in this event.

The primary sources for these partner tokens are the daily events that refresh every one or two days: Banner Events and Tournaments. Of the two, banner events are particularly crucial for Fairytale Partners, as they offer a greater number of tokens.

In this guide, we will provide you with all the details regarding Porcine Parade, the latest Banner Event running concurrently with Fairytale Partners, to ensure you can secure every token it has to offer.

Porcine Parade schedule

This event kicks off on Tuesday, April 14, at 10:00 AM PT, and concludes on Thursday, April 16, at the same time, running for a total duration of two days.

During this period, Monopoly Go is also expected to launch two consecutive one-day tournaments; be sure not to miss out on participating in those as well!

How to earn Porcine Parade rewards?

This Banner Event features 62 distinct milestone rewards, each requiring you to accumulate a specific number of points to unlock. Among these rewards, 14 consist of partner tokens.

To earn points during Porcine Parade event, you must continuously advance across any of the available game boards. You will need to strategically manage your dice rolls (though this relies largely on luck) in an effort to land on the four corner tiles.

Each time you land on one of these corner tiles, you will earn points; accumulate enough points, and you can unlock the corresponding rewards.

It is worth noting that the point requirements for Banner Event rewards do not always scale in direct proportion to the milestone level.

Conveniently, if your primary goal is simply to unlock the partner token rewards, you will find that they do not require an exceptionally high number of points to obtain.

Furthermore, beyond having enough tokens, reliable teammates are crucial for completing Fairytale Partners event! So, if you haven't found suitable partners yet, it is highly recommended that you immediately buy Monopoly Go 1 to 4 Fairytale Partners slots!

Porcine Parade reward list

In order to allow you to arrange your reward acquisition plan in a more orderly manner, we have listed all Porcine Parade milestone rewards as follows:

Milestone 1-10

• Milestone 1: 5 Points; 80 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 2: 10 Points; 25 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 3: 15 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 4: 30 Points; 1x Green Sticker Pack
• Milestone 5: 50 Points; 50 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 6: 35 Points; 100 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 7: 35 Points; 1x Green Sticker Pack
• Milestone 8: 45 Points; 40 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 9: 55 Points; 140 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 10: 170 Points; 150 Free Dice Rolls

Milestone 11-20

• Milestone 11: 50 Points; Cash Boost, 10 Minutes
• Milestone 12: 50 Points; 50 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 13: 75 Points; 180 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 14: 100 Points; 1x Yellow Sticker Pack
• Milestone 15: 450 Points; 375 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 16: 75 Points; 200 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 17: 75 Points; 70 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 18: 100 Points; Builder's Bash, 15 Minutes
• Milestone 19: 100 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 20: 725 Points; 575 Free Dice Rolls

Milestone 21-30

• Milestone 21: 100 Points; 220 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 22: 125 Points; 95 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 23: 125 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 24: 125 Points; 250 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 25: 1,225 Points; 925 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 26: 150 Points; 1x Pink Sticker Pack
• Milestone 27: 175 Points; 260 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 28: 150 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 29: 800 Points; 575 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 30: 200 Points; 300 Partner Tokens

Milestone 31-40

• Milestone 31: 200 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 32: 225 Points; 150 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 33: 175 Points; Cash Boost, 10 Minutes
• Milestone 34: 250 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 35: 1,600 Points; 1,100 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 36: 275 Points; 350 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 37: 300 Points; 200 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 38: 500 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 39: 1,425 Points; 925 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 40: 350 Points; Cash Reward

Milestone 41-50

• Milestone 41: 375 Points; 380 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 42: 400 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 43: 2,400 Points; 1,400 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 44: 375 Points; Wheel Boost, 15 Minutes
• Milestone 45: 475 Points; 400 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 46: 625 Points; 350 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 47: 525 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 48: 3,200 Points; 1,650 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 49: 600 Points; 420 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 50: 550 Points; Mega Heist, 40 Minutes

Milestones 51-60

• Milestone 51: 700 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 52: 1,925 Points; 800 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 53: 750 Points; 500 Partner Tokens
• Milestone 54: 875 Points; 500 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 55: 1,000 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 56: 4,800 Points; 2,200 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 57: 550 Points; Cash Boost, 15 Minutes
• Milestone 58: 850 Points; 375 Free Dice Rolls
• Milestone 59: 1,025 Points; Cash Reward
• Milestone 60: 1,475 Points; 625 Free Dice Rolls

Milestones 61-62

• Milestone 61: 1,600 Points; Cash Rewards
• Milestone 62: 10,675 Points; 5,000 Free Dice Rolls

While tokens are a very important reward, we do not recommend that you overlook the other rewards, especially the dice (even though they require a lot of points to get!), as they will help you progress much faster in future daily events.

Other ways to obtain partner tokens (April 14-16)

In addition to the main banner event, there will be tournaments available to participate in everyday during this two-day period.

Furthermore, three Quick Win missions, which offer tokens as one of their rewards, will refresh every morning. The known missions for April 14 are:

• Pass Go 1 time: 60 Tokens
• Complete 1 Shut Down: 80 Tokens
• Land on Community Chest 1 time: 110 Tokens

The above covers all the key information you need to know to complete Porcine Parade event. If you don't want to miss out on the rewards, be sure to participate in time!

The primary value of daily events lies in the dice and tokens they provide; it is quite difficult to acquire rare stickers through them alone.

Therefore, if you want to complete your album collection while simultaneously making progress in Porcine Parade event, IGGM Monopoly Go stickers for sale are exactly what you need! If you're interested, go ahead and place an order to give it a try!

With only two weeks remaining until Diablo 4 Season 13, you might be tempted to look ahead to the new season and its upcoming expansion, foregoing the completion of Season 12.

However, building a powerful Season 12 character, and doing so without any regrets, is a rewarding endeavor in its own right.

To achieve this, continuously upgrading your gear is paramount. Once you reach the maximum level, gear, alongside your Paragon Board configuration, becomes the core factor determining your character's overall strength.

Diablo 4 offers numerous methods for enhancing your gear; among them, socketing gems into your equipment stands out as a relatively low-difficulty option that yields excellent returns.

In this guide, we will introduce you to the specific functions of these gems and the most effective ways to farm them.

What are Diablo 4 gems?

While gems are a common feature in the item systems of many ARPGs, in Diablo 4, they function specifically as magical artifacts that can be socketed directly into your gear.

There are seven distinct types of Diablo 4 gems, each type is further subdivided into five different tiers. Naturally, the higher the tier, the greater the statistical bonuses provided.

Each type of gem provides specific bonus effects depending on whether it is socketed into a weapon, armor, or jewelry slot:

(Chipped/Base/Flawless/Royal/Grand) Amethyst:

• Weapon: + Damage Over Time
• Armor: + Barrier Generation
• Jewelry: + Shadow Resistance

(Chipped/Base/Flawless/Royal/Grand) Diamond:

• Weapon: + Ultimate Damage
• Armor: + All Stats
• Jewelry: + Resistance to All Elements

(Chipped/Base/Flawless/Royal/Grand) Emerald:

• Weapon: + Critical Strike Damage
• Armor: + Dexterity
• Jewelry: + Poison Resistance

(Chipped/Base/Flawless/Royal/Grand) Ruby:

• Weapon: + Overpower Damage
• Armor: + Strength
• Jewelry: + Fire Resistance

(Chipped/Base/Flawless/Royal/Grand) Sapphire:

• Weapon: + Vulnerable Damage
• Armor: + Willpower
• Jewelry: + Cold Resistance

(Chipped/Base/Flawless/Royal/Grand) Topaz:

• Weapon: + Basic Damage
• Armor: + Intelligence
• Jewelry: + Lightning Resistance

(Chipped/Base/Flawless/Royal/Grand) Skull:

• Weapon: + Life on Kill
• Armor: + Healing Received
• Jewelry: + Armor

How to obtain gems?

Generally speaking, gems in Diablo 4 do not drop as complete, single units. Instead, you will primarily farm gem fragments and then visit Jeweler to craft them into the final finished gems.

However, if you don't want to consume extra time farming and would prefer to acquire the gems you desire instantly, the best option is to buy Diablo 4 gems at IGGM!

How to farm gem fragments?

There are many sources for gem fragments in Diablo 4; however, not all of them are equally reliable.

Therefore, we recommend prioritizing the farming of Infernal Hordes Chests, Augment Caches, specific Whispers Caches, and Gem Caches that may be awarded from side quests.

The specific methods for obtaining each type of chest/cache are as follows:

• Infernal Hordes Chest: Collect a sufficient amount of Burning Aether during combat encounters to exchange for the chest.
• Augment Cache: Unlock Bartering System at The Den by reaching Affinity Level 8 with the mercenary Aldkin, then exchange for the cache.
• Greater Cache of Gem Fragments and Greater Collection of Materials: Complete the bounty quests issued by Tree of Whispers, then redeem them using Grim Favors you have earned.
• Gem Cache: Complete various side quests.

In addition to being used to craft gems, fragments can, in certain seasons, also be used to craft specific Jewelry Caches, Incense, or other consumables.

How to craft gems?

Once you have obtained enough fragments, and paired them with a sufficient amount of gold or Forgotten Souls, you can craft gems at Jeweler. The material requirements for crafting each tier of gem are as follows:

• Chipped: 10 gem fragments and 1,000 Gold
• Base: 100 gem fragments and 10,000 Gold
• Flawless: 1,000 gem fragments and 100,000 Gold
• Royal: 10,000 gem fragments and 1,000,000 Gold
• Grand: 100,000 gem fragments, 30 Forgotten Souls, and 10,000,000 Gold

Gold can be obtained from most events or dungeons in Diablo 4. As for Forgotten Souls, their drop sources include (specifically on Torment difficulty settings):

• Salvaging Ancestral items
• Legion Events
• Helltides
• Tree of Whispers
• Infernal Hordes
• Undercity of Kurast

It is worth noting that, aside from standard crafting, you can also exchange 100 fragments each of three different gem types for 200 fragments of a fourth type. This is particularly useful when your inventory of gem fragments is unbalanced.

Gems can be replaced/removed/salvaged

Since gear sockets are limited, once you have crafted higher-tier gems, you will naturally want to use them to replace your lower-tier ones. You can do this simply by performing a direct swap; the gem being replaced will be returned to your inventory.

If you decide you no longer wish to have any gems socketed, you can simply unsocket them from the gear slot, and the embedded gem will be removed. Furthermore, neither replacing nor removing gems requires the consumption of any additional materials.

In the late stages of a season, once your character is sufficiently advanced, those removed or replaced lower-tier gems will probably no longer serve any purpose for you.

At this point, you can choose to salvage them to avoid cluttering your inventory space. However, salvaging a gem will only refund the fragments you originally used to craft it; gold and Forgotten Souls are not included in the return.

Which gems should you prioritize obtaining?

Regardless of the type, Grand-tier gems are undoubtedly the best choice, as they provide the highest stat bonuses. And now, nearing the end of the season, you should have ample materials on hand to craft Grand gems.

Therefore, the best strategy is to take a gradual approach: as you progress through the game, make sure to timely salvage your old gems and craft new ones to equip.

With this in mind, Grand Ruby and Grand Emerald are particularly popular choices in Season 12, as their stat bonuses are highly effective at countering most bosses.

The above covers all the essential information you need to know regarding gem acquisition in S12. Barring any major class-specific reworks, these guidelines are expected to remain just as valid for Season 13!

On April 13, the development team behind WoW TBC Classic Anniversary released a short blue post that unveiled a startling adjustment. This change directly targets dungeon boosting and potentially solo dungeon farming, effectively dismantling both practices.

Prior to this, the team had already adjusted related mechanics on the eve of The Burning Crusade's launch, aiming to stop players from using spell cleave compositions to rush from level 60 to 70. However, those efforts had limited success. Now, they have introduced a change that truly puts an end to boosting.

Official Statement

In their announcement, the team noted that they had observed a large number of Burning Crusade players entering dungeons without engaging in meaningful gameplay - often just one party member clearing the entire instance. This phenomenon, they stated, could lead to detrimental economic effects and other issues. As a result, they implemented a series of hotfixes to address the problem.

Simply put, this targets players who were being boosted. Previously, you could join dungeons like Slave Pens or Shadow Labyrinth, do nothing, and let one or two Mages cast Blizzard while you gained levels.

This practice had become extremely popular since 2019. Players even organized dedicated Discord communities offering full boosting services from level 8 to 60, covering instances such as Shadowfang Keep, Scarlet Monastery, and Maraudon. Now, the team is cracking down on exactly these services.

Specific Changes

The adjustment consists of two key points. First, the condition for earning experience has changed. Players must now actively participate in combat to receive Experience Points (XP) from a dungeon. In other words, if you have not attacked a single monster, you will not gain any XP.

Second, the number of loot drops has been adjusted. In higher-level dungeons, the amount of loot dropped by non-boss enemies will depend on how many players actually participated in defeating them. It is presumed that loot will dynamically scale based on the number of combatants. For a normal five-player group, this change will be imperceptible - the vast majority of players who engage with dungeons in the conventional way will not notice any difference.

Impact of the Changes

This adjustment will effectively curb boosting in high-end dungeons. Instances such as Slave Pens, Shattered Halls, and The Steamvault will be hit the hardest. These dungeons have been very popular farming spots because they offer large amounts of XP, reputation, and WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold.

It remains unclear whether classic high-level dungeons like Stratholme and Scholomance will also be affected. However, during PTR, players noticed that monsters now apply a daze effect, forcing groups to reduce the number of mobs pulled at once. This has already led to a modest reduction in gold earnings.

Additionally, because loot drops have been nerfed, it is foreseeable that reputation items such as Mark of Sargeras and Fel Armament will see their market value rise.

These materials, sourced from high-level dungeons, will probably begin increasing in value after tomorrow's reset. If you need to stock up, the sooner the better.

Solo Farming

The most controversial aspect of this change is the second point, as solo farming may face a devastating blow. Many players rely on running dungeons alone to obtain materials like Runecloth and Arcane Tomes. If these higher-level dungeons are also included in the restrictions, then players who are genuinely engaging with the game - trying to gear up - will be penalized.

Player Reactions

Some players believe the team is indirectly pushing people toward the level-58 boost service. However, lower-level boosting had already been limited by previous changes: a level 70 character cannot boost someone from 1 to 60, and a level 60 character can only cover the 50–60 range.

Many others argue that the real problem lies with gold buyers. Without them, bots would not exist. Yet, if enforcement becomes too widespread, a large portion of the player base might end up penalized.

Overall, players support restricting dungeon boosting for leveling purposes. When a large number of players simply AFK their way to level 70 without actually playing the game, it harms the game's ecosystem. The bot problem has already spiraled out of control, and boosting has been the primary service players sought to acquire with their WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold. With GDKP already banned, this adjustment may further curb gold trading.

However, limiting loot drops for solo farming is widely seen as a poor decision. Not only do some players lack a fixed group and rely on solo farming for gear and materials, but this change will also reduce item availability, slowing down character progression. With Phase 2 on the horizon, such an adjustment could disrupt the game environment.

The biggest question right now is: which dungeons are defined as high-level? Does this include only The Burning Crusade dungeons? Or does it also cover level-60 classic high-level dungeons? The team needs to provide a clear list. If the scope includes level 50–60 dungeons, it will spark even greater controversy.

MLB The Show 26 moves into 2nd Inning, and with it comes a fresh Legend: Victor Martinez. At the same time, 2nd Inning Program went live on April 10, loaded with a wealth of unlockable content.

2nd Inning Program runs for roughly one month, wrapping up on May 8. You'll need to accumulate 500,000 XP before it concludes in order to claim the full slate of rewards.

2nd Inning Program Reward Path

• 3,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 7,500 XP: World Baseball Classic Gold Pack
• 12,500 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 17,500 XP: 500 Stubs
• 22,500 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 30,000 XP: 500 Stubs
• 37,500 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 45,000 XP: World Baseball Classic Gold Pack
• 55,000 XP: Deluxe WBC Pack
• 62,500 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 70,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
• 77,500 XP: 750 Stubs
• 85,000 XP: World Baseball Classic Gold Pack
• 92,500 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 100,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 110,000 XP: World Baseball Classic Gold Pack
• 120,000 XP: 750 Stubs
• 130,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 140,000 XP: 91 OVR 2nd Half Rick Ferrell
• 155,000 XP: 750 Stubs
• 175,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 195,000 XP: Headliners Pack 3
• 215,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 235,000 XP: 1,000 Stubs
• 255,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 275,000 XP: 92 OVR Standout Bobby Doerr
• 295,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 315,000 XP: Ballin' is a Habit Pack
• 335,000 XP: World Baseball Classic Premier Pack
• 355,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 400,000 XP: 1,500 Stubs
• 425,000 XP: Deluxe New Threads Pack
• 450,000 XP: MLB The Show 26 pack
• 475,000 XP: 2,000 Stubs
• 500,000 XP: 2nd Inning Boss Choice Pack

Among 2nd Inning Program rewards, you'll also snag two mini-bosses at no extra cost beyond the XP grind - 92 OVR Bobby Doerr and 91 OVR Rick Ferrell - alongside the usual assortment of packs and MLB The Show 26 stubs.

When you reach the final Boss Choice Pack, you'll pick one of two featured Bosses. While the total number of cards on offer isn't as hefty as last Inning, the new Legend addition is still one to keep an eye on.

How to Make Progress?

2nd Inning Program is a marathon, not a sprint. There's no secret shortcut to racking up XP instantly. Generally speaking, staying active across different game modes will keep the XP flowing. On top of that, there are specific tasks that grant bonus XP:

• Tally 500 PXP using Cornerstone series players (2,500 XP)
• Secure 20 wins in Conquest Mode on any difficulty (3,500 XP)
• Record 50 total bases in Weekend Classic and/or Solo/Co-op Ranked play (5,000 XP)
• Launch 15 home runs across any mode on any difficulty (5,000 XP)
• Strike out 50 batters on any difficulty (5,000 XP)

2nd Inning Program Player Cards

Let's take a look at the four players you'll encounter in the 2nd Inning Program.

91 OVR 2nd Half Rick Ferrell

• Contact Right: 109
• Contact Left: 85
• Power Right: 66
• Power Left: 46
• Vision: 112
• Discipline: 101
• Clutch: 100
• Bunt: 74
• Drag Bunt: 70
• Durability: 87

Plenty of baseball fans might not recognize the name Rick Ferrell. He was active back in the 1930s, an era where power wasn't exactly the calling card of anyone not named Babe Ruth or Joe DiMaggio, and that reality is reflected right here in his attributes.

Power concerns aside, the rest of the card holds up nicely. He's a right-handed hitter with an absolute cannon behind the plate, giving him serious ability to shut down would-be base stealers. His swing motion remains a mystery, but there's definitely some value to be found in this one.

92 OVR Standout Bobby Doerr

• Contact Right: 101
• Contact Left: 85
• Power Right: 65
• Power Left: 80
• Vision: 101
• Discipline: 83
• Clutch: 102
• Bunt: 76
• Drag Bunt: 73
• Durability: 92

Bobby Doerr's primary home is at second base, where his defensive ratings are quite solid. He can also hold his own at shortstop or even step over to first base without looking out of place. The only real question mark here - again, owing to how long ago he played - is the quality of his swing animation.

92 OVR Contributor Babe Ruth

• Contact Right: 95
• Contact Left: 90
• Power Right: 90
• Power Left: 101
• Vision: 70
• Discipline: 114
• Clutch: 95
• Bunt: 66
• Drag Bunt: 61
• Durability: 83

One notable perk with this Babe Ruth is his secondary position at first base. That flexibility matters because his defensive metrics aren't anything to write home about. If you'd rather not stick him out in the outfield, you can stash him at first and call it a day. His swing is silky smooth, and all around, this is a strong card.

92 OVR 2nd Half Heroes Randy Johnson

• H/9 Right: 75
• H/9 Left: 109
• K/9 Right: 77
• K/9 Left: 85
• Control: 79
• Pitch Clutch: 92
• Stamina: 106
• Velocity: 99
• Break: 99
• Stuff: 87
• HR/9: 67
• BB/9: 79

Even without Outlier Quirks, Randy Johnson can still bring the heat up to 100 mph. His pitch mix includes:

• Slider
• Splitter
• Slurve
• Sinker
• 4-Seam Fastball

The two-seamer used to be a weak spot for Randy, but having the sinker in the arsenal flips the script entirely. His per-nine stats against right-handed batters aren't ideal, but he's lights out against lefties (backed by that 92 Clutch rating), and his stamina is more than enough to go deep. Pair that with his unique delivery and pitch selection, and Randy Johnson is going to be an absolute nightmare to face.

The most efficient path to XP is simply staying in the lineup and playing. Those tasks tend to check themselves off naturally as you go. Also, if you happen to have two Boss cards from 1st Inning Program, you can squeeze out a bit of additional XP from that as well.

Dear PoE 3.28 players, with Mirage League progressing, now is the perfect time to explore powerful builds. Have you ever thought about combining Poison and Flicker Strike? Imagine how fun that would be! Now let's explore how to build this Poison Flicker Strike Assassin build!

This build is a Flicker Strike variant with poison as its core damage mechanic, belonging to a less mainstream playstyle. It's not suitable for Uber Bosses because its damage and survivability don't meet the requirements for that extreme raid.

However, it can smoothly farm Nightmare Maps and easily handle regular bosses like Eater of Worlds and Searing Exarch.

Core Gear

This build's damage rotation relies on the synergy between several pieces of gear. Fortunately, since you are not forced to use unique gear, you can complete this build even if you don't have a lot of PoE currency.

First, we use Arakaali's Fang, which triggers Raise Spiders. These spiders are linked to Withering Touch, Minion Speed, and Greater Multistrike. Therefore, they attack enemies very quickly, stacking Wither layers and significantly increasing the chaos damage enemies take.

Secondly, choose Bino's Kitchen Knife. Its core function is poison proliferation. Whenever you kill a poisoned enemy, other enemies within 3 meters are automatically poisoned. Additionally, Bino's Kitchen Knife provides a small amount of health regeneration.

For the chest armor, use Farrul's Fur, which periodically grants you full frenzy charges and power charges through Aspect of the Cat.

Since this build's attack speed isn't extremely high, Less Duration Support isn't necessary. Other required affixes can also be obtained through rings.

Additionally, We recommend that you choose Snakebite gloves, as they provide hit chance, attack speed, poison chance, and damage over time multiplier based on your current frenzy charges.

For boots, choose Ralakesh's Impatience. Its core mechanic is that even if you don't actually gain any frenzy charges or power charges, you're still considered having the maximum of either. This effect is crucial because it directly triggers Snakebite's poison chance bonus.

At last, we chose Olesya's Delight belt, which converts all your frenzy charges into Affliction charges, providing a significant damage boost.

Furthermore, don't worry about Snakebite's effect being nullified after the frenzy charges are converted, because Ralakesh's Impatience ensures you're always considered having full frenzy charges, perfectly negating the side effects of the actual conversion.

Skill Links and Aura Setup

Our primary offensive skill is Flicker Strike of Power. It links Added Chaos Damage, Unbound Ailments, Greater Multistrike, Fortify, and Void Manipulation.

Since this skill also requires investing in Chance to Poison Implicit attribute, this may be the most expensive part of completing this build. Of course, if you're short on funds, you can also choose to buy cheap PoE currency from IGGM.com. Don't worry about a limited budget; unlock the most powerful endgame gear for your character now!

For movement abilities, we now use Whirling Blades and equip Precision, Plague Bearer, and Desecrate on our gloves. Desecrate's purpose is to summon 20 spiders by creating corpses in conjunction with The Writhing Jar when there are no enemy corpses during the boss fight.

Next, regarding aura configuration, we activated Herald of Agony, Grace, and Flesh and Stone. Flesh and Stone is best linked to Enlighten and maxed out.

For curses, the amulet uses Impresence, which allows Despair curse to be linked to Blasphemy without mana loss, becoming an aura.

As for the amulet annointing, we chose Dismembering to increase critical strike damage and synergize with Perfect Agony talent.

Flasks

For flasks, to increase melee attack speed, we choose Rosethorn Tincture.

In addition, we can also use Jade Flask for dodge bonus and Stibnite Flask for crit chance bonus.

Talent Tree and Jewels

The key talent for Poison Flicker Strike Assassin is Perfect Agony, which makes the damage over time multiplier equal to your critical strike damage bonus, so you need to stack 100% critical strike chance. This goal can be easily achieved using Assassin ascendancy and power charges.

For Timeless Jewels, you can use Lethal Pride to compensate for the lack of strength. Alternatively, you can replace it with The Light of Meaning and address the strength issue by changing rings and jewels, thus achieving higher damage output.

Damage and Survivability

In terms of damage, this build primarily relies on poison combined with Perfect Agony and Wither stacks. The ideal optimized configuration, using Light of Meaning, will result in even higher damage. At 15 Wither stacks, you can achieve around 30 million poison DPS.

Because spiders stack Wither very quickly, damage will rapidly increase in actual combat.

In terms of survivability, you mainly rely on Fortify and Grace for evasion, Flesh and Stone for blinding, and spell suppression from the talent tree.

Additionally, The Pantheon chose Lunaris and Tukohama. Since Flicker Strike is considered stationary during continuous attacks, it reliably benefits from healing.

Overall, this build is fairly tanky, requiring some attention to dodging projectiles, but Lunaris provides some assistance.

This build is relatively inexpensive; the most expensive part is Flicker Strike of Power, especially the imbuement on Chance to Poison, which costs around 50 POE Divine Orbs. Other equipment such as Farrul's Fur, Arakaali's Fang, and Bino's Kitchen Knife are not particularly expensive.

A similar build was played using Occultist in previous leagues, perhaps with even better results. If you're interested, you can also try building this Poison Flicker Strike build with Occultist for a different experience.

That concludes the build strategy for this Poison Flicker Strike Assassin build. Hope these will be helpful to you in PoE 3.28!

If you're not just playing the game but also keeping a close eye on every ARC Raiders update, you've likely noticed that the developers have released a teaser for the new map coming in Riven Tides update.

However, actually getting to experience it is still about two weeks away. For now, your focus should remain on the challenges right in front of you, specifically completing the latest round of weekly trials!

The five missions in Week 24 Trials are somewhat similar to last week's lineup, most require you to eliminate ARC enemies:

• Get hit by lightning
• Destroy ARC enemies in the swamp
• Damage Bastions
• Search supply drops
• Damage Comets

We've put together a guide for each mission; simply follow along and complete them by Sunday.

Trial 1: Get hit by lightning

This laughably uninspired mission is back again! When it first appeared, the community complained that it was boring and pointless; however, if you want to complete the weekly trials in full, there's simply no avoiding it.

The mission requires you to wait for an Electromagnetic Storm event to trigger on the map. Once it begins, you must actively seek out the blue circles on the ground, which mark the spots where lightning is about to strike, and stand inside them to get zapped.

To achieve a three-star rating on this trial, you'll need to keep moving across the map to locate new lightning strike zones and get hit sufficient times.

Of course, taking a lightning hit will deplete your health, so it's crucial to bring along plenty of healing supplies; otherwise, you might end up dying and being forced to abandon the trial halfway through.

Additionally, during an Electromagnetic Storm, the enemies on the map become more dangerous, but the loot you acquire, whether through combat or scavenging, also increases.

So, if you want to make this mission feel a bit more productive, try actively engaging any enemies you encounter while you're hunting for lightning strikes. This way, you can unlock extra loot through your raids while simultaneously earning your Trial rewards.

Trial 2: Destroy ARC enemies in the swamp

This mission requires you to enter Dam Battlegrounds map and eliminate ARC bots of any type within the designated swamp area. Once you've taken out a specific number of enemies, you'll achieve a perfect completion.

The specific zone in question is officially named South Swamp Outpost, located at the far western edge of the map. It's a location that naturally sees frequent spawns of ARC enemies.

Although the trial doesn't strictly require you to target specific enemy types, prioritizing the elimination of Rocketeers and Leapers will earn you more trial points.

Rocketeers are flying ARCs; the best strategy for dealing with them is to first find cover to evade their laser attacks, and then focus your fire on their two thrusters. Their exclusive drop is Rocketeer Driver.

Leapers are ground-based enemies that attack using shockwave pulses. They are extremely agile, so using grenades for direct bombardment is a highly effective tactic. Upon death, they drop materials such as Leaper Pulse Unit.

Trial 3: Damage Bastions

This ARC enemy type can appear on any map, though the spawn rate is slightly higher in more hazardous zones, such as Stella Montis.

Visually, Bastion resembles a bulkier, more massive version of Leaper; it is heavily armored, moves slowly, and attacks using a powerful Gatling gun.

Before spotting you and opening fire, a Bastion will emit a piercing shriek, followed by a three-second burst of Gatling gun fire. You must find cover in time to avoid this incoming barrage.

Of course, Bastions are not entirely indestructible. You can focus your fire on their yellow-colored weak points: the knee joints on all their legs, as well as the cylindrical canisters located on their backs.

Shooting these specific areas will briefly stun Bastion, creating a window for you to land more effective attacks. Furthermore, if the cylindrical canisters are destroyed, the armor plating on the enemy's back will detach, exposing its truly vulnerable internal core.

To maximize your kill efficiency, we recommend teaming up with friends to complete this mission. This way, you can all earn Trial Points simultaneously, it's a win-win situation!

Upon being killed, a Bastion drops a wide variety of crafting materials; among these is the exclusive Bastion Cell, which can be used to upgrade your Gear Bench or submitted for specific projects.

Trial 4: Search Supply Drops

Every map in ARC Raiders features at least one supply station. Here, you can locate and activate a special flare; within one minute of activation, a supply pod will be air-dropped into the area.

The objective of this trial is simply to secure and open a sufficient number of these supply pods. However, activating a flare also reveals your location to other players, potentially attracting hostile strangers looking to loot your drop, especially since these supply drops often contain valuable resources.

If you wish to avoid conflict, you can signal to others that you are merely there to complete a mission objective. However, if you are confident in your combat abilities, your best bet might be to simply drive them all away!

Trial 5: Damage Comets

This enemy was introduced to the game via Shrouded Sky update released in February of this year; generally speaking, it is still considered a relatively new enemy type.

Visually, it resembles a spherical orb. Its sole method of attack is self-destruction; more specifically, once it detects you, it will roll toward you at high speed and trigger its self-destruct sequence once it closes to a sufficient distance.

Although Comets may appear less sophisticated than most other ARC units, given that they have only one opportunity to inflict damage upon the player, they will actively adjust their positioning prior to detonation to ensure maximum damage output.

If you spot a Comet approaching early on, you can immediately toss a grenade to shatter its armor. This is particularly effective if Comet has begun charging up, as its outer shell will expand and split open, allowing you to directly target and strike its vulnerable internal components.

However, if you are unable to prevent Comet from detonating, your only hope is to pray that you are equipped with a Shield and that it is fully charged. Even under those circumstances, your health points will still take a significant hit.

It is worth noting that Comet's exclusive drop, Comet Igniter, can only be obtained by destroying the unit before it detonates, as the subsequent explosion will simultaneously obliterate the igniter itself.

That concludes this comprehensive guide for completing ARC Raiders Week 24 Trials. If you don't have any other raids planned for the moment, why not dive in and get started right away?

The player ratings in MLB The Show 26 reflect individual strengths and weaknesses, and team ratings tell a similar story. Clubs with higher overall numbers offer a decent snapshot of which squads are positioned as the most formidable in 2026. It stands to reason that the eventual World Series champion is very likely to emerge from this top tier.

Based on the composite team ratings in MLB The Show 26, here are the 10 highest-rated clubs heading into the season.

1. Los Angeles Dodgers

• Roster: 80.7
• Rotation: 89.0
• Bullpen: 75.5
• Power: 67.2
• Contact: 73.3
• Speed: 51.2
• Farm: 63

Dodgers roster is stacked with star power - Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and the list goes on. From the lineup and the bench all the way through the bullpen, there are virtually no glaring holes. This is arguably the most talent-laden group in Major League Baseball, and plenty of fans are genuinely wondering who is supposed to take them down this year. Dodgers also require the most MLB The Show 26 stubs of any team if you wanted to build a complete Dodgers team within Diamond Dynasty.

The club made key additions over the winter, though the early going has seen some uneven performances. Newcomers Edwin Díaz and Kyle Tucker wasted no time making an impact in the season's opening series. Even so, the offense has yet to find a consistent rhythm.

2. Philadelphia Phillies

• Roster: 75.7
• Rotation: 78.5
• Bullpen: 69.6
• Power: 64.1
• Contact: 71.2
• Speed: 63.7
• Farm: 39

Anchored by 90 OVR Zack Wheeler, Phillies boast a formidable rotation. They also have plenty of capable options when it comes to putting the ball in play and moving on the bases.

That said, the early part of the season has exposed some sloppy defense and an offense that occasionally goes missing - they were held hitless through five innings in one particularly rough stretch. A portion of the fanbase is already feeling a bit uneasy, though history suggests this is a group that tends to flip the switch once October approaches.

3. New York Mets

• Roster: 78.0
• Rotation: 82.2
• Bullpen: 73.2
• Power: 70.8
• Contact: 69.6
• Speed: 52.0
• Farm: 52

On paper, Mets have a high-end pitching staff, but the results have been shaky to start the year, as they stumbled into an early losing skid. Injuries have been a recurring issue, Francisco Lindor has looked off his usual form, and the entire offensive unit has yet to generate much sustained pressure.

4. Atlanta Braves

• Roster: 77.1
• Rotation: 70.8
• Bullpen: 73.8
• Power: 58.6
• Contact: 64.2
• Speed: 42.0
• Farm: 55

Despite carrying the weight of injury concerns that have lingered over the franchise for several seasons, Braves have looked steady out of the gate. They posted a 3-2 mark across their first five contests. The starting rotation has outperformed early expectations, and Matt Olson is seeing the ball extremely well, delivering consistent production and notching multiple hits in several games. Ronald Acuña Jr. has also contributed with both a home run and a stolen base.

5. Boston Red Sox

• Roster: 76.7
• Rotation: 84.6
• Bullpen: 71.5
• Power: 60.4
• Contact: 67.8
• Speed: 65.2
• Farm: 49

The early returns in Boston have been rough, despite the presence of highly-rated arms like 90 OVR Sonny Gray and 85 OVR Garrett Crochet. The club matched its worst record ever through the first ten games of a season and found itself at the bottom of the league standings. A silver lining came when Ranger Suárez tossed six scoreless innings against Cardinals to earn his first victory in a Red Sox uniform, offering a momentary halt to the slide.

6. Seattle Mariners

• Roster: 76.9
• Rotation: 85.6
• Bullpen: 71.6
• Power:65.7
• Contact: 69.9
• Speed: 49.4
• Farm: 42

The starting rotation remains Mariners' biggest weapon, but a lineup-wide power outage has severely undermined the win-loss column. The offense has been a glaring weakness, posting a team batting average of just .184 en route to a 4-9 start.

Despite the grim opening stretch, a significant portion of the fanbase remains optimistic. The prevailing sentiment is that if the bats can warm up even a little, this team is still very much in the conversation for AL West title.

7. New York Yankees

• Roster: 76.0
• Rotation: 81.0
• Bullpen: 68.9
• Power:73.5
• Contact: 66.2
• Speed: 48.3
• Farm: 61

Yankees' pitching staff looked dominant during the opening days, with newcomer Max Fried turning in strong performances and the rotation establishing a rhythm. However, the first week of April brought a sharp reversal of fortune, including a five-game losing streak and a demoralizing sweep at the hands of Red Sox in a key early-season series.

8. Chicago Cubs

• Roster: 77.2
• Rotation: 80.7
• Bullpen: 71.8
• Power: 65.4
• Contact: 68.9
• Speed: 63.0
• Farm: 50

Cubs' roster looks potent enough to cruise past 90 wins and run away with NL Central, but the reality on the field has been a struggle. There is, however, a vein of promising young talent on this squad. If and when they settle into a groove, there could be some eye-catching results later in the year.

9. Texas Rangers

• Roster: 73.9
• Rotation: 82.7
• Bullpen: 66.7
• Power: 62.8
• Contact: 63.3
• Speed: 59.1
• Farm: 44

Texas turned in a respectable record on their season-opening road trip, with both the offense and starting rotation showing positive signs. The bullpen, however, remains a recurring headache when it comes to locking down the final outs. The team is guided by a veteran core, but because the front office didn't add any major difference-makers over the offseason, there is a palpable lack of long-term confidence surrounding the club.

10. Pittsburgh Pirates

• Roster: 73.3
• Rotation: 80.1
• Bullpen: 69.1
• Power: 57.7
• Contact: 66.7
• Speed: 63.2
• Farm: 41

Paul Skenes (90 OVR) had a forgettable Opening Day outing but bounced back nicely with his April work. Meanwhile, rookie Konnor Griffin (90 OVR) turned heads with a stellar Major League debut. While Pirates may not rank among the elite in MLB The Show 26, this is a team with serious upside.

These rankings may change due to shifts in team performance and official adjustments, but this uncertainty is part of the fun of the sport, both in games and in real life.

Some of the changes introduced in PoE 3.28 have completely revolutionized the way players approach the game. One particularly notable change is the new ability for players to utilize pseudo 7-link gear, thereby significantly boosting their character’s power during the endgame phase.

For veteran Exiles, you are likely well aware that, under normal circumstances, items in Path of Exile are limited to a maximum of six sockets, a privilege typically reserved only for two-handed weapons and body armor. Most other gear slots are generally restricted to just three or four sockets.

Within these sockets, players can empower a skill gem by slotting it alongside up to 5 support gems in the remaining slots. Once all these support gems are linked together, they form what is known as a 6-link gem setup, the most powerful configuration available in the game.

However, PoE 3.28 Mirage League introduces a new currency item, Djinn Coin, that allows you to easily corrupt a skill gem, imbuing it with a random support enchantment to create a pseudo 7-link setup. While the process of obtaining a pseudo 7-link may seem straightforward, it is entirely dependent on RNG; therefore, securing your ideal configuration may ultimately come down to pure luck.

Next, let’s take a closer look at how to craft a pseudo 7-link and how exactly they function. This knowledge could be the key to helping you construct the most powerful character builds in PoE 3.28!

How to craft a Pseudo 7-Link?

In Path of Exile 3.28 Mirage League, the pseudo 7-link mechanic is of paramount importance. By effectively providing a free Level 1 support gem, it delivers a massive and incredibly cost-efficient damage boost, thereby substantively upgrading a standard 6-link setup into a 7-link configuration.

However, as previously mentioned, this effect is achieved through a unique mechanic specific to the new league: Coins of Knowledge, Power, or Skill. By using one of these coins to corrupt a Level 20 skill gem, you can generate a pseudo 7-link. This process grants the gem the effect of a random Level 1 support gem, effectively providing a 7th functional link for your primary skill. Consequently, this allows you to significantly boost your character’s damage potential in the endgame without incurring the high cost typically associated with acquiring expensive 6-link gear.

Djinn Coin system, exclusive to Mirage League, corrupts a Skill Gem, randomly adding an active Support Gem effect based on Strength, Dexterity, or Intelligence. This grants you a free, additional damage multiplier (equivalent to a seventh link) without requiring specific 6-link gear or special affixes.

However, since the added Support Gem is always Level 1, and the outcome is random, the process is akin to gambling; it requires repeated attempts to find the optimal Support Gem and successfully craft a pseudo-7-link.

For instance, after using a Coin of Skill to corrupt Split Arrow, we immediately gained the effect of a Level 1 Vicious Projectiles Support Gem. Crucially, this transformation does not occupy a socket slot on your weapon or armor, leaving those slots free for other Support Gems. Essentially, this creates a 2-link setup which, when combined with five other external Support Gems, results in a pseudo-7-link gem configuration.

How do you obtain these Djinn coins?

In PoE 3.28, players primarily acquire Djinn Coins by defeating Afarud Necromancers to gain access to Mirage League zones. Before entering a Mirage zone, you can select a specific Djinn Wish from Varashta; this choice determines the type of Djinn Coins that monsters within that specific Mirage zone will drop.

You can obtain these Djinn Coins simply by defeating monsters within Mirage zones. It is worth noting that Mirage mechanic is influenced by Atlas Tree Passives and Scarabs, which can increase the frequency with which you encounter Mirages within your maps. Furthermore, Mirages can replicate other league-specific mechanics present in the map, thereby increasing monster density and potential loot drops.

Important Considerations

While the process of constructing a 7-link gem setup is not inherently complex, there are still a few important points I must bring to your attention.

First, you must be prepared for the fact that, although a 7-link setup can be incredibly powerful, the final result may not always be the one you desire. This is because the corruption effect can add any Support Gem effect compatible with Skill Gem; as we all know, every Skill Gem has a mix of both highly beneficial and less-than-ideal Support Gem interactions.

Additionally, the game doesn't allow players to equip two skill gems corrupted by coins simultaneously to prevent players from using two pseudo-6-links, which would disrupt game balance. Furthermore, only Level 20 gems can form a pseudo 7-link; gems below Level 20 will not be affected by Djinn Coins.

Is that extra link worth sacrificing a Level 21 gem? Whether you are playing Tornado Shot or Lacerate, master the new crafting mechanics of the 3.28 league to immediately push your build to its absolute limits!

Although both are daily events, and individual rounds are shorter, earning points in Monopoly Go tournaments is slightly more complex than in standard banner events.

This is because tournaments require you not only to land on specific railroad tiles but also to play Shutdown or Heist mini-games triggered by doing so; points are then awarded based on your final performance in these mini-games.

In addition to points, these two mini-games also reward you with extra cash.

Notably, among the many new features introduced with the recently launched Monopoly Ever After album, there are modifications to Shutdown and Heist mechanics, introducing brand-new Fairytale versions of both!

In this guide, we will walk you through how to play the new Fairytale Shutdown and Heist mini-games, ensuring you can successfully complete your tournament objectives during the current season.

What is Shutdown?

When participating in a tournament, landing on any one of the four railroad tiles will trigger either a Shutdown or a Heist.

If you trigger a Shutdown, the game will transport you to a random opponent's Monopoly Go city, where you will see their board and the buildings they have constructed upon it.

During a Shutdown, your objective is to destroy as many of these buildings as possible to earn tournament points or cash. Destroying them is simple: just tap on the buildings.

To add excitement and challenge to the gameplay, all players can equip their buildings with shields as a defensive measure, though you can only have a maximum of three shields active at anyone time.

If you attack a building that is protected by a shield, you will still receive a reward, but the amount will be lower. Furthermore, after being attacked multiple times, a shield will be depleted; a cloud of mist will then appear beneath the building to indicate that its protection has worn off.

How to get shields?

While you're busy attacking others, don't forget to protect your own buildings before going offline! To do this, you need to actively advance across the board during your regular gameplay; simply landing on a tile marked with a shield icon will grant you one.

It is also worth noting that the game has introduced shield skins as a potential reward option within various events and album collections. These cosmetic skins can only be obtained by completing specific events or by collecting a sufficient number of stickers.

Given the inherent difficulty of collecting stickers, if you don't want to miss out on these shield skins, or other cosmetic rewards, your best option is IGGM Monopoly Go stickers hot sale!

We offer the most comprehensive selection of sticker trades based on the current album content, and we are committed to providing the safest and fastest trading and delivery methods, ensuring you have absolutely no worries!

What is Fairytale Shutdown?

Building upon the original mechanism, Monopoly Go Fairytale Shutdown requires you to successfully hit an opponent's building to trigger; this subsequently initiates a new hide-and-seek mini-game.

This mini-game features a total of three piggies. For every piggy you find, you stand to receive a reward, either a quantity of dice matching the multiplier you used for your roll, or Tournament Points equal to double that multiplier's value.

What is Heist?

Much like Shutdown, Heist transports you to another player's city. In addition to standard buildings, this city features a bank housing a substantial amount of cash.

Upon arriving at the bank's entrance, you will see a large grid consisting of 12 squares. Initially, each square is represented by the image of a closed door; hidden behind these doors are silver coins, cash, or diamond rings.

Each time you tap the button, three doors on the grid will randomly open to reveal the symbols hidden behind them. If you reveal three identical items, you will receive the cash reward.

The type and quantity of the reward depend on the specific symbols revealed: silver coins yield the lowest value, while diamond rings yield the highest.

However, unlike with Shutdowns, there is no way for players to protect their banks from being robbed during a Heist. The only preventive measure you can take is to use all your cash before logging off, thereby avoiding leaving any funds stored in the bank.

What is Fairytale Heist?

This upgraded version requires no special trigger; it simply introduces Magic Gems as a potential symbol that may appear behind the doors. Furthermore, if even just one of the three symbols you reveal features a gem, you will receive a bonus multiplier for your reward:

• 1 Gem: 2x Base Reward
• 2 Gems: 5x Base Reward
• 3 Gems: 10x Base Reward

The base reward mentioned here is calculated using the same method as the piggies in Fairytale Shutdown: same quantity of dice or double tournament points equal to the multiplier you used for your roll.

The Value of Fairytale Shutdown and Heist

As demonstrated by the descriptions of these two mechanisms, they significantly boost the efficiency with which you can earn rewards during daily events. Moreover, if the reward you receive happens to be dice, this further aids your participation in other high-level events.

In fact, almost all the new features introduced alongside Monopoly Ever After album are designed to help you acquire rewards, particularly stickers, more quickly and conveniently, thereby enhancing your overall gaming experience.

While these features may be exclusive to the current season, they nonetheless prove highly valuable for helping you complete your current collection and claim its associated rewards.

As for what new developments may arise in the future, that is not something you need to concern yourself with right now!

If you happen to be working your way through a new tournament, be sure to consult this guide to ensure you don't miss out on any rewards!