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ARC Raiders Frozen Trail update introduces Amped Weapons, Level 5 Gunsmith, and Research Bench.

Each Amped Weapon Mod requires 5,000 Research Points. There are several ways to earn Research Points, including collecting books and finding random loot during raids. Some farming methods are highly efficient, often yielding 1,000 to 2,000 Research Points in a single run.

Research Point Items

Following the update, 5 items can directly grant Research Points:

• Battered Paperback: 50
• Raider Logbook: 100
• Exodus Technical Handbook: 150
• ARC Data Module: 200
• Frigate Diagnostic Node: 1,000

ARC Data Modules and Frigate Diagnostic Nodes are your primary targets, as both appear frequently across the farming methods below. Alternatively, you can save time by choosing to buy ARC Raiders items that provide Research Points.

ARC Frigate

ARC Frigate event is one of the most popular ways to farm Research Points. All you need to do is enter a raid on a map with ARC Frigate condition. Board the ship and prioritize looting breachable gray containers. Focus on finding Frigate Diagnostic Nodes and ARC Data Modules, then extract safely. You can earn a substantial amount of Research Points in a single run.

The key to farming ARC Frigates is managing your backpack space wisely. If you bring too much gear, you will have less room for loot, and you will lose everything you carry if you go down. Bring too little, however, and you may struggle to defend yourself around the containers when other Raiders or ARC enemies show up.

When Vaporizer, Rocketeer, and Hydra enemies start shooting at you, you must handle them properly or risk missing your chance to open the containers. Whoever reaches a container first gets Data Module first. Whether you enter fully geared or with minimal equipment, the fundamental challenge is still a race to the lower deck.

A recommended route is to approach from either the left or right wing and climb along the wing structure. Bring enough Adrenaline Shots to maintain your stamina while climbing. Most players head straight to the bottom to open Breachable Containers, so reaching the upper level first can often let you loot two or three containers uncontested.

Along the way, you can take advantage of the wind to sprint past Hydras. Use an Adrenaline Shot to restore your stamina, then sprint around them. Afterward, activate Photoelectric Cloak and move toward the middle section on the right, where a container is usually guaranteed to spawn on the wall.

Fallen Emperor

The second method is to hunt for ARC Data Modules inside Fallen Emperor. First, you need a key called Emperor Gateway Conduit, which requires the following materials:

• 1× ARC Insulated Coupler
• 1× ARC Conductive Coupler
• 1× ARC Plated Coupler

Most importantly, you must also have Emperor Gateway Conduit blueprint. Without it, you cannot craft the key at Workbench, even if you have collected all the required materials.

Once you have the key, enter the dungeon. Data Modules can be found throughout Fallen Emperor. They may spawn in any Breachable Container, explosive missile pod, or blue non-explosive pod, but the largest haul is consistently found in the final room.

The final room is currently the best location in the game for obtaining large quantities of ARC Data Modules. Entering it triggers enemy activity and alarms. First, take cover behind a fallen container or in a recessed area to avoid being targeted by multiple flying ARC enemies.

Next, shoot the 6 yellow nodes on the walls, with three on each side. Once all six are destroyed, the ceiling opens, potentially allowing enemies such as Wasps, Hornets, and Vaporizer units to enter.

After destroying all the nodes, loot pods will emerge from the walls. Search these pods for high-value materials and ARC Data Modules.

Pendola Pass Containers

If you do not want to take on Fallen Emperor or ARC Frigate event, you can also earn Research Points by searching containers throughout Pendola Pass.

The first priority is to loot Raider supply containers. These include Weapon Cases, Ammo Cases, Grenade Cases, Backpacks, and Medbags. When no cases are available, make sure to check Drawers as well.

These containers have a high chance of yielding ARC Raiders blueprints and Research items, with loot quality ranging from gray to purple. They also offer relatively consistent results, especially on Pendola Pass. The map features both reliable container spawns and a high concentration of loot locations, making it the preferred map for this farming method.

For primary points of interest, prioritize Commissary Supermarket, Railyard, and Cielo Sereno Observatory. If you spawn on the corresponding side of the map, focus your route around these areas. They typically contain multiple Raider container spawns and Drawers, making them excellent primary looting targets.

Secondary points of interest include Dispatch Tower, Railroad Junction, and Deep Space Telescope. These locations also have a high density of Raider containers, making them worthwhile stops along your route.

When planning your route for each raid, try to visit at least Supermarket or Railyard, as either location can yield more than 1,000 Research Points in a single run.

Snow Shelters

If you can reach Snow Shelters before other players, a single shelter may yield 500 to over 1,000 Research Points, along with other high-quality gear.

Therefore, whenever a storm hits, keep an eye out for Snow Shelters. They can significantly increase your loot haul and even turn an otherwise unsuccessful raid around.

Each of these three farming methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. If you are highly familiar with ARC Frigate event, you can earn around 1,500 Research Points per hour. Fallen Emperor takes time to prepare because crafting the key can be tedious, but it could be the most efficient method otherwise. Pendola Pass container farming, meanwhile, is less consistent. Ultimately, you can choose whichever method suits your playstyle best.

In Aion 2, the difference in progress efficiency may depend not only on the speed of resource acquisition but also on how in-game currency is allocated.

The game currently has four exchange shops: Shugo Festival Shop, Nightmare Trade Shop, Abyss Trade Shop (PvP Trade Shop), and Season Shop, each offering different rewards and progress resources.

Each shop has different currencies and exchange priorities. Even the same material can have vastly different exchange rates in different shops. Therefore, rationally planning exchange priorities is crucial for effectively improving character strength.

Shugo Festival Shop

Shugo Festival unlocks around level 10. Earn Centuryroot tokens through mini-games and then exchange them for Aion 2 items in the Festival Shop.

This shop should prioritize functional needs: first, exchange for enough Daevanion Crystals to upgrade item levels to 1400 to unlock key content such as Vakron Sky Island. Once you reach the required threshold, shift your focus to Stigma Shards. These are the top priority growth resources in the shop.

Each Stigma Shard costs 300 Centuryroot tokens in the Shugo Festival Shop, with a limit of 35 per character. For classes that rely on specific Stigma skills for damage output or survival, the practical benefits of leveling your main Stigma to level 15 or even 20 far outweigh the resources spread across multiple low-value items.

Next, consider exchanging for artwork. Collecting different artworks in Shugo Festival Shop unlocks collection achievements and titles. Collecting 10 artworks grants the Click title, which provides a 1% PvE damage tolerance bonus - a widely applicable damage reduction buff.

Regarding Wings, the attack and defense bonuses provided by Violet Butterfly Wings are a considerable boost for most classes and can be prioritized after artwork. Skins and pets should be placed last, as their attribute contributions are relatively limited.

Besides using shop tokens to exchange for growth materials, Aion 2 Kina is also an indispensable resource for character development. It can be used in various stages such as equipment enhancement and crafting, working alongside shop materials to boost character combat power.

Nightmare Trade Shop

Nightmare Trade Shop uses Phantasmal Fragments, obtained by defeating Nightmare bosses.

Similar to Shugo Festival, Daevanion Crystals and Stigma Shards remain the top priorities. Stigma Shards are priced at 1,500 Phantasmal Fragments each in Nightmare Shop, with a limit of 35.

Once you've nearly completed exchanging for growth materials, Colossus: Zikel's Apparition can be your next target, costing approximately 14,000 fragments.

Placing it in Pantheon grants 45 points each in Justice, Time, and Destruction, which are related to perfect chance, combat speed, and attack, respectively, helping to improve damage output and combat power.

In addition, while Nightmare Wings offer multiple bonuses including damage, attack, critical hit rate, flight power, and boss attack, they require 160,000 shards, typically taking several weeks to accumulate. Therefore, if you already have a similarly performing alternative, it's recommended to postpone your exchange.

Abyss Trade Shop / PvP Trade Shop

Abyss/PvP shops in Aion 2 use Abyss Points (AP). Stigma Shards are the primary exchange target.

Unlike the previous two shops, Abyss Shop uses tiered pricing for Stigma Shards, with tiers of 50 shards priced at 10,000, 15,000, 20,000, and 25,000 AP respectively. Each character can exchange for a maximum of 200 shards.

It's recommended to prioritize buying the lower tiers; once the price per shard reaches 25,000 AP, consider your needs accordingly.

For players focused on PvP in Aion 2, purchasing 150 Oath Stones allows you to exchange them for Fierce Battle Amulet Scroll, which upgrades the amulet's level, penetration, and PvP damage bonus.

Once the amulet reaches blue rank, consider pausing, as the upgrade cost rapidly increases from 25,000 AP to 50,000, 75,000, and even 100,000 AP, gradually reducing its cost-effectiveness.

Potential Stone: Limited to 2 Abyss Stones per week, each costing 25,000 AP, which enhances the PvP damage stats of equipment. However, due to the low success rate and significant resource loss upon failure, it's not recommended to prioritize investing in this unless you're focused on PvP and have ample AP.

Season Shop

Season Shop uses Oath Coins, primarily obtained through seasonal quests, Abyss, and Arena events, yielding approximately 30,000–40,000 Oath Stones per week.

The most valuable exchange in this shop is Talisra Wings, priced at 210,000 Oath coins, which provides 60 attack, 35 accuracy, 4% cooldown reduction, and bonuses to flight and defense.

However, before acquiring wings, consider exchanging for Mysterious Crystals - these crystals complete the 5th crystal needed for a gold card ascension, unlocking a specific perk and helping you reach the 2200 or 2500 item level threshold to unlock Transcendence.

If your card progress is already sufficient, skip the crystals and focus on building wings; if you're stuck at a critical threshold, exchanging for crystals is worthwhile.

Skins provide attack bonuses and are suitable as a secondary objective after acquiring wings or while building wings. It's not recommended to exchange for Philosopher Stones in advance - they add an extra attribute to equipment, but this attribute disappears after the equipment is upgraded, so they are only suitable for weapons that have already been crafted and reached the maximum item level.

In general, Aion 2's shop redemption strategy should revolve around the character's current growth stage: prioritize unlocking key content and enhancing Stigma, then allocate remaining resources based on PvE, PvP, and gear progress. Avoid blindly pursuing high-priced rewards, ensuring every unit of currency translates into a more tangible boost to combat power.

In FC 27 FUT Champions, achieving a 15-0 or 14-1 record requires more than just high-value players; the outcome of your matches is often determined by your formation setup and your ability to make tactical adjustments on the fly.

A good starting point is to prepare two distinct formations: one for your standard attacking play, and another specifically designed to counter opponents who use Narrow formations or pack the central areas of the pitch.

Two Formations

For your primary setup in FC 27, consider the 4-1-3-2. It offers more width than the traditional 4-1-2-1-2, making it well-suited for short-passing combinations and controlled build-up play.

Your second option should be a 4-3-3 (with a CDM) - a more defensive-minded setup ideal for countering Narrow formations or opponents playing a 4-2-1-3.

As mentioned, each formation serves a clear, specific purpose, allowing you to adapt quickly during a match.

4-1-3-2 Tactical Setup

If you have Raphinha in your FUT 27 squad, he is an excellent choice for False 9 role in a 4-1-3-2. Place him in one of the ST positions and set his focus to Build-Up.

For the other ST position, Debinha is a great option - her value in the game has remained consistently stable. Set her role to Advanced Forward with an Attack focus.

Assigning an Inside Forward role to one of the forwards ensures that both strikers aren't constantly making runs in behind as Advanced Forwards.

Keep in mind that having two strikers both looking to break the defensive line simultaneously often leads to frequent offside calls. A False 9 drops deeper, creating better spacing and more effective passing options.

In midfield, a Box-to-Box player helps bridge the gap between defense and attack, while the CDM should be set to Holding or Defender to provide extra protection for your back line. The full-backs on the flanks retain their Fullback roles.

For your overall team settings, use a Balanced focus, with both width and defensive line depth set to around 60.

The core of this formation isn't about overloading the attack with sheer numbers; rather, it's about maintaining short-passing lanes between the midfield and the forwards to establish a consistent Tiki-Taka rhythm.

4-3-3 Tactical Setup

Your defensive setup should always include a CDM (Defensive Midfielder), which makes it easier to adapt if your opponent consistently employs a Narrow formation.

In this setup, you can still utilize Inside Forward roles on the flanks, with Debinha positioned as a forward.

Your midfield should primarily consist of Box-to-Box and Holding roles.

However, if you find yourself trailing and need to boost your attacking progression, you can switch one of the midfielders to a Playmaker role - just be careful not to compromise your overall defensive structure.

For the backline, it is recommended to stick with standard Fullback and Defender roles.

If an opponent frequently uses a 4-2-1-3 formation, switching to a Falseback setup without careful consideration can easily lead to defensive mismatches and confusion.

Only consider Falseback as an alternative if you are certain that you are consistently encountering Narrow formations in FIFA 27.

When switching formations, try to preserve your existing defensive instructions to minimize the chaos that often arises from mid-match adjustments.

The Importance of Having Two Formations

In the current FC 27 Weekend League meta, a 95 depth defensive line and the use of lofted through-balls are challenges that players can hardly avoid.

In such scenarios, if both of your forwards are set to Advanced Forward, their movement becomes overly aggressive - making them easy targets for an opponent's deep defensive line or offside traps.

A more reliable counter-strategy is to use a False 9 to drop deep and link up play, while instructing a Box-to-Box midfielder to make forward runs.

Meanwhile, some players in Rivals employ playstyles that can be even more unpredictable than those found in Elite Division.

They might linger in their own half, passing laterally or backward - either to waste time or to bait you into pressing, only to exploit the gaps you leave behind. This makes it difficult to win the ball back and disrupts your team's rhythm.

When facing this kind of play, making hasty, on-the-fly adjustments to your tactics often leads to more mistakes. Therefore, having two pre-configured formations ready to go is far more effective than trying to tweak your setup in the heat of a match.

When facing a Narrow formation, switch to a 4-3-3 defensive setup; if you frequently encounter 4-2-1-3 formations, maintain a stable structure by keeping your fullbacks in position.

Use your primary formation to dictate your preferred short-passing rhythm, and rely on your alternative formation to address specific tactical matchups - this approach makes it easier to maintain consistency throughout your 15 Weekend League matches.

Resource Management

Prioritize strengthening your central midfield with versatile, all-around players. The 4-1-3-2 formation, in particular, places a high demand on your midfielders' ability to win the ball, carry it forward, distribute passes, and finish scoring opportunities.

Additionally, if you find yourself short on resources after Weekend League, you could choose to buy FC 27 coins to readjust your squad for the following week's meta - for instance, by adding versatile players like Raphinha or Debinha, whom we recommended earlier.

Try incorporating these settings into your FC 27 FUT Champions campaign: establish a reliable, go-to primary formation that feels most comfortable for you, and have a contingency plan ready to counter Narrow formations - doing so will bring you one step closer to the results you're aiming for!

With less than two weeks to go until ExileCon 2026, Grinding Gear Games (GGG) recently released a Two Weeks Until ExileCon 2026 preview on its official platform, further clarifying the livestream schedule, keynote arrangements, and Twitch Drops plans.

For players of Path of Exile and Path of Exile 2, this community event will not only reveal the content of PoE 3.30 expansion but is also a key juncture for observing the future direction of PoE 2. The following is a breakdown of the confirmed information and remaining questions, organized according to the event framework.

When and Where Is ExileCon 2026?

ExileCon 2026 is scheduled to be held on November 7-8 (NZDT) at Aotea Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. This third annual ExileCon, hosted by GGG, coincides with the studio's 20th anniversary. Unlike traditional online game showcases, this two-day event brings together players, developers, and content creators for game announcements, gameplay demos, and various community activities.

For those unable to attend in person, the event can be streamed for free on the official Twitch and YouTube channels.

The keynote address is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM PST on November 6th. A half-hour pre-conference program will feature discussions with community streamers such as ZiggyD, Mathil, RaizQT, and DarthMicrotransaction, expected to last approximately two hours.

The keynote address is just the beginning of the live stream. Throughout the two-day event, viewers will also see developer presentations, game demos, interviews, and race finals.

The official announcement also confirms that the keynote recording will be available shortly after the live stream, while developer presentations and panel discussions will be released gradually after ExileCon concludes. Even without watching the full content live, players will still have the opportunity to learn about important announcements and the development team's perspectives through these recordings.

What will be announced?

The keynote is expected to be the most anticipated part of ExileCon 2026. The keynote will highlight the latest developments in PoE and PoE 2, showcasing related content through important announcements, follow-up pages, and trailers.

PoE

We currently know that 3.30 is expected to bring large-scale endgame changes, including optimizations to the map system, endgame progression and reward mechanisms, as well as changes that may affect the game's economy.

The keynote is expected to reveal the core content and specific changes of 3.30, including the aforementioned modifications, for the first time, helping players understand the gameplay direction of the new league and plan their character building and progression strategies in advance.

PoE 3.30 expansion will officially launch on November 13th, and all its details will be revealed for the first time at ExileCon keynote. This means that the 3.30 content announced at the keynote will be less than a week before players actually enter the new league, making the information density and decision-making window quite tight.

Players who want to get ahead in the new league can also buy PoE currency to speed up character development and equipment upgrades, allowing them to more easily cope with the challenges of clearing content in the fresh environment.

PoE 2

The announcement schedule for PoE 2 remains more uncertain. While the official announcement confirms that the keynote will cover the latest developments of both games, it hasn't specified what content will be announced in PoE 2 segment.

The official release of PoE 2 1.0 is confirmed for December 11th this year. Therefore, players can focus on whether the developers will further introduce the specific content of 1.0 at ExileCon 2026, including the unveiling of Duelist ascendancy classes, and the skills and builds for sword weapons.

For PoE 2, still in Early Access, the official release is not only a significant development milestone but also signifies a further increase in player expectations regarding the game's completeness, long-term content, and future support plans.

If GGG can reveal more details at this event, players will gain a clearer understanding of the changes the official version will bring compared to the current stage, as well as the future update schedule.

PoE and PoE 2 Race Finals

Racing is an important part of the ExileCon offline atmosphere, and the finalists for 2026 have been determined.

PoE finalists are:

• allexpleblord
• imexile
• MOSTPOSITIVEMAN
• Ben_

PoE 2 finalists are:

• Jiluo
• Giuygiuyg
• Jigglypuff
• Luxian

The racing finals for both games will be a key part of the event, adding a competitive element that distinguishes it from regular preview streams.

For the community audience, the appeal of speedrunning lies not only in the speed contest between players, but also in observing how top players plan their routes, handle combat, and demonstrate their operational and decision-making abilities under pressure. Campaign speedrun strategies and their meta changes remain a focus for hardcore players.

RaizQT and ZiggyD have been assigned as commentators for the qualifying stage. The commentary lineup and specific format for the finals, such as whether Act 5 Kitava race and the one-minute death penalty rule will be used, are still pending confirmation.

Twitch Drops and Other Announcements

Twitch Drops have been confirmed to launch during ExileCon livestream, but the specific reward list has not yet been announced. In the Two Weeks Until ExileCon 2026 announcement, the official statement was that it would be announced next week, accompanied by the phrase "they are very cool."

Referring to previous Twitch Drops during the qualifying stage, which included cosmetic items like Darkshard Helmet, the finals drops will likely also focus on cosmetic rewards and are unlikely to include items that affect game balance. Viewers need to link their PoE account to their Twitch account and watch for a specified amount of time on the official channel or a participating channel to claim rewards.

Regarding merchandise, the official team has previously announced over 60 new items, covering categories such as T-shirts, badges, keycaps, posters, and plush toys. For long-time fans of the series, these items are also a highlight of this offline event.

Overall, ExileCon 2026 will not only reveal the core changes in PoE 3.30 but also provide players with an important window into the plans for the official release of PoE 2. As the event approaches, further announcements, the speedrun finals schedule, and details about Twitch Drops rewards are worth keeping an eye on.

WoW Forever beta concluded on October 23rd. However, you don't have to wait until the official launch on November 4th to start playing again, Stress Test began on October 21st and will run for at least a week.

As Stress Test nears its end, another important task awaits: Early Name Reservations! While the character naming system in WoW Forever offers greater flexibility, popular names are likely to be snapped up quickly, so don't miss out!

Below, we provide a comprehensive guide to Early Name Reservations, including start times, how to participate, and further details, to help you secure your preferred character ID!

Early Name Reservations duration

The event begins on October 27th at 13:00 PDT and runs until the same time on November 3rd. As the exact timing varies by time zone, here are a few key time zones for your reference:

• CET: Starts October 27th, 18:00
• KST: Starts October 28th, 07:00
• CST: Starts October 28th, 07:00

Secure your name early

Although you may have created a character with your desired name during the beta, all beta data was permanently wiped on the 23rd, and Stress Test is merely a temporary, short-term experience.

To ensure you can enter the game with your favorite name the moment WoW Forever officially launches on November 4th, we highly recommend logging in as soon as Early Name Reservations period begins to claim it!

While the event technically lasts for a week, highly sought-after or clever names, such as those linked to well-known WoW NPCs or popular WoW memes, are likely to be claimed within the first few hours.

So, if you have your heart set on a particular name, even if it might not be as popular as you imagine, it is best to secure your reservation as soon as possible; after all, there will certainly be many players in WoW Classic+ during the early stages.

Keep in mind that with a massive influx of players rushing to claim names, you might still encounter lag or stuttering, even if your internet connection is stable and your devices are functioning perfectly.

Additional requirements for securing your preferred name

Beyond acting quickly, the core requirement for participating in WoW Forever Early Name Reservation phase is that you must have pre-ordered one of the following: Skyborne Heroic Pack, Skyborne Epic Pack, or Warcraft Forever Collection, the same requirement that was in place for the beta.

Therefore, if you only played during Stress Test (which had no additional entry requirements) and have grown attached to a specific name, be sure to complete your pre-order before Early Name Reservation period begins.

Additionally, during Early Name Reservation, you are limited to reserving a maximum of 3 character names across all available Rulesets.

This means that if you create characters with two different names in one Ruleset, you will only be able to create one more character across the remaining two Rulesets.

Unless you are certain that you will not be participating in a particular Ruleset, it is generally not recommended to use up your slots this way.

Note that this restriction applies only to Early Name Reservation phase; once WoW Forever officially launches, you should be able to create multiple characters across different Rulesets.

To ensure you are fully aware of these limitations and requirements, and to minimize the risk of errors that could cause you to lose your desired name, we strongly recommend following these steps:

1. Ensure your devices are updated to the latest version.
2. Open Battle.net desktop app. If you do not have it, please download and install it.
3. If Battle.net app requires an update, follow the on-screen prompts to complete it.
4. Locate WoW Forever in the game list within the app and install it.
5. Click Play and select the ruleset you wish to play on.
6. Create your character using your chosen name.
7. Once successful, you will be able to play with that character starting November 4th.

The importance of participating in Early Name Reservations

While a name is merely a cosmetic detail, offering no actual stat bonuses to your WoW Forever combat performance, a well-chosen, stylish name can certainly add a sense of gravitas when you achieve major milestones.

Furthermore, a character's name is often a key factor in the first impressions others form during social interactions. For instance, veteran WoW players might be less inclined to engage or group up with someone whose name appears eccentric or nonsensical.

Although WoW Forever employs an innovative dual-name system, designed to mitigate competition for popular IDs by allowing for more complex naming structures, the game's realmless architecture means that while the pressure may be eased, the competition for desirable names will not disappear entirely.

In short, participating in WoW Forever Early Name Reservations allows you to secure a name that meets your preferences, setting you up for a better overall experience once the game goes live. It also spares you from having to compete for names against the broader player base who didn't pre-order.

For the game itself, offering Early Name Reservations to those who pre-ordered serves as both a way to stagger player entry and an added incentive, encouraging more users to commit to a pre-order.

If you're worried about missing the exact moment Early Name Reservations go live, figure out the corresponding time for your time zone and set a reminder! Start planning now!

Beyond a catchy name and cosmetic flair, a truly superior gameplay experience relies on having reliable gear and a solid stock of consumables. So, while you're busy securing your name, don't forget to buy WoW Forever gold online!

This will allow you to gear up your character faster than most, dive into more challenging content sooner, and rack up achievements in no time!

There are few things more embarrassing for an MMORPG developer than watching its premiere endgame raid boss get speed-run during Early Access. That is exactly what happened in AION 2 Global: organized groups arrived, optimized synergies, and defeated the Sanctuary Raid: Ludra encounter far earlier than NC Soft’s internal balance models predicted.

In response, NC pulled the raid entirely. But rather than applying a quick numerical hotfix, the development team locked the dragon back in the design forge. Now, the dragon gets its rematch.

Sanctuary Raid: Ludra officially returns on November 4, 2026, packed with revised attack patterns, day-one Normal and Hard difficulties, and a regional speedrun competition called the Ludra Hunt. To ease the gear check, NC is running a massive pre-raid preparation campaign featuring daily login rewards, double energy boosts, Twitch Drops, and community dungeon milestones.

What Changes on November 4? Item Level Requirements and Difficulties

When the raid reopens following scheduled maintenance on November 4, 2026, players will not have to wait for a staggered difficulty unlock. Both Normal Mode and Hard Mode will be accessible immediately for 10-player groups.

Ludra Raid Entry Overview

Meeting these Item Level thresholds is mandatory to avoid severe damage penalties. However, NC has explicitly confirmed that the global build features new and adjusted boss attack patterns. Simply reaching the required combat power won't carry a group through; players must re-learn the fight from scratch.

Why NC Pulled Ludra After Early Access

Ludra’s temporary removal in early October was unusual for a flagship MMORPG launch. During Global Early Access, organized raiding parties bypassed intended phase transitions, leading NC to pull the boss on October 5.

To respect early achievers, NC announced a unique commemorative title for every player in the Europe region who defeated Ludra during Early Access. Furthermore, Ludra-specific gear looted during that early window was temporarily removed alongside the encounter, with NC committing to return the equipment (and reimburse spent upgrade materials) when the raid reopens on November 4.

The key takeaway for returning veterans: previous strategy guides pre-dating the October pull are officially obsolete.

Ludra Hunt: Regional First-Clear Race & Exclusive Titles

The Ludra Hunt event transforms the raid's reopening into an intense regional competition. Running from November 4 through November 24/25 (depending on timezone), the event rewards the first 20 parties to clear Hard Mode Ludra in each participating region.

Rankings are isolated across five global regions: Europe, North America East, North America West, South America, and Asia.

Hard Mode Leaderboard Title Breakdown

The event concludes before maintenance on November 24 at 11:59 p.m. PST (November 25 in CET). Ranked titles and Hall of Fame placements will be distributed by December 2, 2026.

Pre-Raid Preparation Events: Boosting Gear & Kinah Reserves

To help players cross the steep 2,800 and 3,000 Item Level barriers, NC has launched five supporting catch-up events.

1. Odyle Energy Boost (October 28 – November 10/11)

Starting October 28, players can claim two Odyle Energy daily via in-game mail. This bonus energy is designed specifically for farming Expeditions and Transcendence Dungeons to gear up before launch day.

2. Ludra Conquest Check-In: 1.5 Million Bound Kina

Running from November 4 to November 17 PST, this 14-day check-in track rewards players who log in for 7 days:

• Day 1: 500,000 Bound Kina

• Day 2: 2,000 Centuryroot Tokens

• Day 3: 3,000 Phantasmal Fragments

• Day 4: 30,000 Abyss Points

• Day 5: 3,000 Soul Crystals

• Day 6: 1,000,000 Bound Kina

• Day 7: Lush Leaf Tiara Helmet Cosmetic

Economy Note for Players: NC's official English materials spell the in-game currency Kina, while community searches predominantly use AION2 Kinah. Note that Bound Kina awarded from events functions specifically for character-bound upgrades, gear maintenance, and NPC vendor costs rather than open-market trading.

3. Twitch Drops (November 4 – 17)

Watching participating stream broadcasts for up to 14 hours unlocks progression scrolls, pet/skin chests, Resurrection Spiritstones, and the exclusive Black Conical Hat headpiece.

4. Daeva Bootcamp: Global Dungeon Milestones

From November 4 to 17, every eligible dungeon run across Krao Cave, Draupnir, Urugugu Canyon, Vakron Sky Island, and Transcendence Dungeons counts toward server-wide milestones. Reaching tiers from 500k to 7 million clears unlocks server-wide Instant Clear Tickets, Resurrection Stones, and Intermediate Training Arcana.

5. Ludra Outfit Contest

A Discord-based community fashion show running alongside launch. Players submit unedited in-game screenshots of Ludra-themed armor dyes to compete for Quna prizes (up to 6,000 Quna) and participation Dye Tokens.

Strategic Pre-Raid Prep Guide

1. Hit Your Item Level Gate: Focus your daily Odyle Energy on Transcendence Dungeons to secure high-tier armor pieces.

2. Review Soul Binding Stats: Adjust secondary attributes based on your role. Tanks require Block and Resistance, while DPS roles must stack Accuracy and Critical Strike to bypass Ludra's upgraded armor checks.

3. Stockpile Consumables: Wipe-heavy progression requires extensive stockpiles of recovery elixirs and food buffs. Utilize current merchant offers—such as the weekly Bound Resurrection Spiritstone packages available for 25,000–50,000 Aion 2 Kina for sale—to cut progression costs.

4. Lock In Your 10-Player Team: Voice communication is essential for managing split-phase mechanics and spatial hazards. Ensure your roster is locked in well ahead of November 4.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When does AION 2 Ludra return?

Ludra returns globally on November 4, 2026, immediately following scheduled regional maintenance.

What Item Level do I need for Normal and Hard Mode?

Normal Mode requires an Item Level of 2,800, while Hard Mode requires 3,000.

How do I get the Conqueror of Ludra title?

The Conqueror of Ludra title is awarded exclusively to the very first 10-player party to clear Hard Mode in each of the 5 global server regions.

How much Kinah/Kina do players get from the login event?

Players can earn a total of 1,500,000 Bound Kina by logging in for 6 days during the Ludra Conquest Check-In event.

Final Verdict

NC Soft’s redesign of the Ludra Sanctuary Raid balances high-stakes regional competition with accessible progression systems. By providing 1.5 million Bound Kina, energy boosts, and dual entry difficulties from day one, AION 2 gives both hardcore speedrunners and casual raiders a compelling target for November 4. Gear up, optimize your Soul Binding attributes, and coordinate your 10-player team—the dragon is waiting.

Modern Warfare 4 is now out, so leveling up and grinding camos are naturally top priorities for anyone just getting into the game.

Gold Camo is usually the first major goal for most players, setting the stage for unlocking higher-tier camos later on. Unlocking Gold Camo is actually quite easy as long as you know the right approach. The real time sink is leveling a weapon to its maximum level and completing a series of Camo Challenges.

Preparation

Weapon leveling is the most time-consuming part of the entire grind. If you want to level up quickly, DMZ is your best option, as completing missions and farming AI bots can be highly efficient.

If you don't want to play DMZ, you can buy MW4 Bot Lobbies, which offer one of the fastest ways to level weapons, with around 110 kills every 10 minutes. Combine this with Double XP Tokens, and you can max out your weapon levels much faster.

Special Challenges

The final Gold Camo Challenge is generally the same across weapons, but special camo challenges are weapon-specific. There are no challenges locked to particular weapon classes. Instead, weapons draw from a relatively shared pool of challenges, with each weapon requiring you to complete a specific selection of them.

3 Kills Without Dying

Try to hold advantageous positions and equip Ghost, Dead Silence, and Portable Radar. If you prefer an aggressive playstyle, you can also push directly into Hardpoint and look for opportunities to chain kills.

Many players don't equip Ghost, so placing a Portable Radar in a high-traffic combat area can help you detect approaching enemies in advance.

Longshots

In Hardcore mode, you can use the long lanes on larger maps to complete Longshot challenges.

In Ground War, prioritize recoil control and equip a Suppressor and an optic. Set up near the edge of the map or at a position with a clear view over long distances, then wait for enemies to cross your line of sight before firing.

If you're completing Longshot challenges with a launcher, try using JOKR in Hardcore Hardpoint to target enemies inside objective zones.

Hipfire Kills

Equip a Laser attachment to improve hipfire stability or tighten hipfire spread, then push toward Hardpoint objectives to find opportunities for close-range engagements.

You can also hide in a corner of a multistory building and wait for enemies to enter your range. Hipfire challenges with sniper rifles are usually more difficult, so be prepared to attempt more close-range engagements.

Kills Without Taking Damage

You can try flanking enemies for surprise attacks or actively pushing into combat zones to find opportunities. Hardcore Hardpoint is worth trying because higher weapon damage can shorten engagements. UAVs and Portable Radar can also help you track enemy positions in advance, reducing uncertainty during firefights.

Kill Challenges

Find a building or piece of cover with a clear line of sight, then hold your position and wait for enemies heading toward Hardpoint. Hardcore mode is another option for farming kills.

If the map layout is suitable, try pairing a Thermal optic with Smoke Grenades. The smoke can obscure enemy vision while allowing you to track their movements through your thermal scope.

Point-Blank Kills

These challenges can take quite a while to complete. The required number varies by weapon and challenge, with some weapons requiring around 20 to 30 Point-Blank Kills. Certain SMGs may have even higher requirements.

You can camp near building entrances or corners that enemies frequently pass through. Equip Portable Radar, a hipfire Laser, Dead Silence, and a Suppressor, then wait until enemies are extremely close before opening fire.

Double Kills

Actively seek consecutive engagements in Hardpoint, as this usually helps you complete Double Kill challenges naturally. If you're using a sniper rifle and need to eliminate two enemies within a short time, try Core mode with Iron Sights or a standard optic. Prioritize ADS Speed to aim down sights faster, then use quick-scoping techniques to secure both kills within the time limit.

Ledge-Hanging Kills

If a weapon's challenge specifically requires you to kill enemies while hanging from a ledge, head into Hardcore Hardpoint and look for suitable ledges to hang from. Attack enemies inside the objective zone while hanging in position.

Hardcore's higher damage can help you secure kills quickly. However, whether this challenge applies to a particular weapon and its exact requirements should always be verified in the in-game challenge description.

Kills From Behind

You may complete these challenges naturally while playing, but Ground War offers more opportunities to flank enemies and attack them from behind. Equipping a Suppressor, Dead Silence, Ghost, and Portable Radar can help you stay concealed while keeping track of enemy positions.

Grenade Launchers and Launchers

Hardcore Hardpoint is worth trying for launcher challenges, especially when you can take advantage of groups of enemies clustered around objectives. Small maps such as Shipment may also increase the frequency of enemy encounters.

If the current game version supports Lobby Shopping to find specific maps or modes, you can also try suitable locations such as Transit.

Headshots

Hardcore Hardpoint is a good option for farming headshots because higher damage can shorten engagements, although you'll still need to land accurate shots to the head.

When using sniper rifles, try equipping a standard optic and flanking enemies to target them from behind or from the side. In Ground War, high-magnification scopes can help you engage enemies at long distances.

Knives

It's recommended to equip Smoke Grenades to approach enemies under cover. If your teammates are willing to cooperate, they can also help block enemy lines of sight. Trophy System can intercept certain incoming projectiles, reducing interference from Stun Grenades and other explosives.

Once inside an objective zone, try jumping into melee attacks or flanking enemies for surprise kills. If the challenge requires Heavy Melee Finishes, you'll need to perform the corresponding Finishing Moves, which are generally more troublesome than ordinary melee kills.

Suppressor Kills

These challenges are usually straightforward: equip a Suppressor on your weapon and secure kills according to the challenge requirements.

If you want to complete MW4 camo challenges, Hardpoint, Hardcore Hardpoint, and Ground War can help you finish most of them. Alternatively, you can wait for Shipment to return in Season 1, which could save you a considerable amount of time.

Vice City may be the most prominent setting in Grand Theft Auto 6, but it's only a part of the overall game world.

In Leonidas, beyond the tropical coast, there are crocodile-infested wetlands, declining tourist destinations, large industrial facilities, and remote forest trails. The six regions revealed in GTA 6 each possess unique characteristics, extending the player's exploration far beyond the bustling city.

Here are the six currently revealed regions and their main highlights:

Leonida Keys: The Starting Point of Jason's Story

The story of GTA 6 begins in Leonida Keys. Jason initially lives here, and the area will be gradually unlocked as the story progresses. The protagonist will also move between different hideouts. The area is modeled after the real-life Florida Keys and consists of islands, docks, clear waters, and bridges connecting the islands.

This is also where Jason's criminal career began. After his military service, he worked for local drug traffickers and became acquainted with veteran smuggler Brian Heder. Brian ran a shipyard while continuing his drug trafficking activities; the shipyard also became a key location for Jason's daily activities, linking his ordinary work with the criminal network.

Keys is also characterized by its aquatic life and natural ecology. Official footage showcases a waterscape interwoven with yachts, motorboats, and bridges, and wildlife such as green iguanas will also appear in the game. These details collectively create an opening area that blends the relaxed atmosphere of an island with underground criminal activity.

Grassrivers: A Wetland World with Limited Visibility

Moving inland, Grassrivers is modeled after the Florida Everglades, filled with winding waterways, dense vegetation, and hidden waterfront settlements. Alligators are just the representative animals here; other dangers lurk among the mangroves.

Keys' coastline is open; you can often see the next landmark across a large expanse of water. Grassrivers narrows the scope: waterways wind among trees, buildings are partially obscured by the shoreline, and a road might disappear unexpectedly behind a patch of vegetation.

Steamboats are the signature vehicles of Grassrivers, capable of navigating shallow waters and marshes, allowing players to discover new paths and locations beyond the roads.

Port Gellhorn: The Forgotten Coast

Port Gellhorn is officially described as a decaying tourist destination. It's filled with cheap motels, abandoned attractions, and deserted commercial streets.

However, official screenshots suggest it's not a wasteland: trailers, simple houses, old cars, and dirt roads constitute the daily lives of the locals, while water towers and large storage tanks outline the community's background. Tourism may have declined, but life goes on.

Official screenshots of Port Gellhorn also show scenes of street drug dealing, contrasting sharply with the criminal activity beneath Vice City's glamorous urban facade.

Compared to the bustling commercial environment of Vice City, the street crime and declining economy here also pique curiosity. What criminal activities will players engage in to accumulate GTA 6 money in this environment?

Ambrosia: Motorcycle Gangs and Industrial Landscape

Ambrosia is the agricultural and industrial heartland of Leonida, with Allied Crystal Sugar Refinery as its core landmark. The local economy revolves around factories, while motorcycle gangs are deeply integrated into community life. The studio presents both side-by-side, highlighting the unique social structure of the area.

The official nighttime view showcases water, roads, low-rise buildings, and distant industrial facilities, with chimneys and lights outlining the area's skyline. Compared to the bustling metropolis of Vice City, Ambrosia's architecture is more dispersed, and its industrial facilities are more prominent.

Meanwhile, members wear jackets printed with the Final Chapter MC logo, showcasing the local distinctive motorcycle gang culture.

Mount Kalaga National Park: Canyons, Rivers, and Wilderness Exploration

Mount Kalaga National Park, located in northern Leonida, features a unique natural landscape composed of canyons, forests, and rivers.

Official footage showcases a highway winding through the canyon, a railway bridge spanning the river, and waterways navigable by kayaks through the forest. Whether driving along the road, venturing into the woods, or exploring by water, players can discover the terrain and landscape of this area from different perspectives.

Furthermore, the presence of hermits and individuals seeking to evade government attention around the park adds further mystery to the wilderness.

For players, Mount Kalaga National Park is more than just a place to admire the scenery; it offers experiences such as hunting, fishing, wildlife tracking, and off-road exploration.

Players can traverse the canyon roads, drive off-road vehicles, or kayak into remote areas to search for different animals and hidden locations. The hermits and buildings off the main roads surrounding the park also add an element of the unknown, making each deviation from the usual route potentially lead to new discoveries.

Vice City: A Multi-Layered Experience in a High-Density City

Vice City is the most densely populated and spatially diverse of the six regions in GTA 6.

On one side lies ocean beach, where Art Deco hotels, palm trees, neon lights, and sand create a classic waterfront landscape; on the other side, across the water, stretches a high-density urban area, with different neighborhoods showcasing their distinct lifestyles.

Little Cuba's bakery, Tisha-Wocka's flea market known for its counterfeit brands, and neighborhoods like Stockyard and La Pearl, make Vice City more than just a bustling metropolis; it's a collection of several distinctive neighborhoods.

A rich spatial connection exists between city landmarks. Megamundo Tower, parks, amphitheater, and Bay Ferris Wheel combine to create a striking waterfront landscape; related mission clips also show Jason and Lucia performing security work here.

For players, exploring Vice City isn't just about driving through the streets and admiring the skyline; it also involves delving into different neighborhoods, exploring building interiors, and following missions to and from the airport, commercial areas, and private social spaces.

Leonidas's map is approximately twice the size of GTA 5's, boasting greater density, detail, and interactivity. What's truly noteworthy isn't just the sheer size of GTA 6's map, but rather the fact that each of the six regions offers a distinct reason for exploration, allowing players to experience vastly different environments and lifestyles as they traverse the state.

Regardless of how ARC Raiders develops through updates, ARC Turbine has firmly established itself as a high-value, unavoidable target in many matches.

Previously, encountering a Turbine was largely a matter of luck; it only had a chance to spawn in certain sessions, forcing players to repeatedly enter the map just to get a shot at it.

With the arrival of ARC Raiders Update 2.2.0, the spawn rate for Turbines has been significantly increased.

In maps like Buried City, Riven Tides, Blue Gate, and Spaceport - where Turbine previously only had a chance to appear - it now shows up in the vast majority, if not all, of your matches.

In other words, Turbine has shifted from an occasional encounter to a target that warrants proactive planning before you even engage.

If you want to consistently take down a Turbine and secure its most prized loot - Turbine Compressor - you'll need to be strategic about your engagement range and the specific ARC Raiders items you bring into the fight.

What makes Turbine a threat?

The primary danger posed by Turbine is its Cluster Lightning Missiles. Once deployed and triggered, these create hazardous zones of electricity.

If you remain stationary and continue firing at close range, you're highly likely to step on a mine - leading to an instant, fatal outcome.

Therefore, your tactical focus in ARC Raiders should be clear: either use a Barricade Kit to completely block off the minefield and break Turbine's line of sight, or maintain enough distance to stay out of the lightning's reach.

Close-Quarters Demolition

When ARC Turbine is provoked and begins its assault, activate your Photoelectric Cloak to close the distance. Once inside the minefield, stay in a crouched position - crouching prevents the mines from detonating.

Don't hesitate; identify a relatively flat patch of ground near Turbine and immediately deploy your Barricade Kit to create an enclosed, four-sided space around yourself.

Once the enclosure is set, you can jump, roll, sprint, or strafe freely - actions that would otherwise trigger the surrounding mines.

Within your barricade, these chain-reaction explosions won't harm you, nor will they allow the Turbine to lock onto your position.

Next, remove one of the barriers - specifically one not facing Turbine - and observe the enemy's charging state.

When a blue light ignites at its center and the unit begins to spin rapidly, it will soon slow down and deliver a heavy impact to the ground; this is the moment you've been waiting for.

The unit will pause briefly (for up to about 15 seconds). Seize this opportunity to sprint forward, jump, and attach the two Deadline explosives you brought with you onto the base of the rotating, yellow, cylindrical core at the center of Turbine.

Try to position the two Deadlines on opposite sides of the rotating cylinder.

If both Deadlines are placed correctly, Turbine will explode and disintegrate shortly after it takes off.

Once you have mastered this procedure in ARC Raiders, the time from placing the first Deadline to successfully destroying Turbine can be reduced to approximately 17 seconds.

However, be aware that if both Deadlines are attached to the same side of the cylinder base, Turbine may not disintegrate, requiring a third Deadline to finish the job.

If Turbine survives and manages to take flight, immediately retreat back into your deployed Barricade Kit and replace the fourth wall to restore the enclosed space; this will keep you safe from the lightning strikes.

You can retrieve your Barricade Kit and most of your other gear; the only resources consumed are Deadlines.

Ranged Combat

If you prefer to avoid close-quarters combat, you can use a Jupiter or Amplified Jupiter to attack the aforementioned critical cylindrical structure of Turbine from a distance.

What is the ideal range - safe yet efficient? Staying beyond 150 meters keeps you out of reach of the lightning, while remaining within 170 meters ensures that Jupiter's damage does not fall off.

Once you are within this range, wait for Turbine to land and stabilize, then aim for those yellow cylinders and fire without hesitation.

By patiently maintaining a distance of 150 to 170 meters and consistently landing shots on Turbine's weak points, you can take it down with approximately 36 rounds.

Of course, if you prefer close-quarters combat, you could use Hullcracker, or employ a Snap Hook to reach the top of Turbine and attack it from there.

But the question is: Are you prepared to take the risk of being instantly wiped out by either of these approaches?

All things considered, we recommend a more controlled, long-range strategy for taking down Turbine.

Hybrid Strategy

Some clever players have come up with a way to combine Deadline and Jupiter strategies to ensure Turbine is destroyed quickly.

Essentially, you carry a few Deadline charges, along with a Jupiter as a backup; if Turbine doesn't explode and fall apart from Deadline hits, you can simply follow up with a few shots from Jupiter.

Two Deadline charges are usually enough to leave Turbine on the brink of destruction, allowing you to finish it off in no time - all that remains is to figure out how best to utilize ARC Raiders Turbine Compressor.

With these strategies - and the improvements brought by ARC Raiders Update 2.2.0 - Turbine will no longer be a problem for you!

Torchlight: Infinite SS14 Tartarus introduces Follower system, which shares some similarities with Mercenary system in Path of Exile 1 but is much less complicated. You can equip your followers with skills that complement your build.

Followers have different rarity tiers, but they cannot be traded directly, although related items can be traded. The system is exclusive to the current League. Here's how to obtain followers and choose the best Mercenaries for your build.

How to Obtain Followers?

Followers are exclusive drops from SS14 mechanics. Once you enter the relevant Tartarus content, you can obtain Recommendation Letters through its dedicated drop system rather than relying solely on farming regular maps.

You need to capture prisoners and use an auto-battler-style devouring mechanic to increase their rarity. Once a prisoner evolves to the highest quality, you have a chance to obtain the corresponding Recommendation Letter during the final suppression settlement, allowing you to recruit that prisoner as a follower.

You can inspect a follower's details through its Recommendation Letter, including its type, rarity, and starting skill. Every follower can have up to three skills. One starting skill is fixed and cannot be replaced, while the other two skill slots can accommodate additional skills.

Follower Skills

Follower skills are obtained through a similar drop system and can have up to three Supports. For example, Level 3 Frigid Transmission comes with three Supports, while Level 2 versions may have two and Level 1 versions may have one.

Some Supports are unavailable to players themselves, and certain skills can only be used by specific followers. There are currently four basic follower species: Lion Queen, Lone Wolf, Mammoth, and Witch Rat. Each species has its own skill pool, although some skills overlap between different species.

Tartarus Skills are special skills that can only be equipped by followers. They can deal damage directly, grant buffs to players and allies, or inflict debuffs on enemies. They are generally variations of existing player skills with modified effects.

Origin Tartarus Skills are rarer variants of Tartarus Skills. They often feature more distinctive and exclusive effects, giving them the potential to define an entire build. Followers with Origin Tartarus Skills are therefore more valuable.

Follower Categories

Followers fall into four main categories, each representing a different playstyle:

• Lion Queen: Elemental spells and area damage
• Lone Wolf: War Cries, mobility, and defensive support
• Mammoth: Melee combat, War Cries, and recovery
• Witch Rat: Spells, area attacks, and debuffs

Lion Queen and Witch Rat primarily use spell-based skills, including Black Hole, Blazing Meteor, Blink, Swift Shadow Raid, and Tide Well.

Swift Shadow Raid, in particular, is exclusive to Witch Rat and focuses on projectiles. After casting it, the follower and player gain Projectile Speed for four seconds, and the skill has no cooldown. As a result, Witch Rats starting with this skill worth more Torchlight Infinite FE.

Lone Wolf and Mammoth focus more on melee combat and War Cries, while Blink is available to all follower types. Mammoth-exclusive Origin skills include Berserking Blade, Focused Slash, Raging War Cry, and Thunder Slash. Lone Wolf, meanwhile, has Fearless War Cry, Frost Spike, Shadow Dash, and Spiral Strike.

Powerful Origin Skills

Frost Shield has a 100% chance, when taking damage, to treat your maximum Elemental and Erosion Resistances as your effective resistances. Even if your resistance is at -1,000, it is treated as capped, although your maximum resistance is reduced by 10%.

Its Ultimate Mod allows other follower skills to grant the corresponding maximum resistance and damage reduction. For example, it can provide up to approximately 70% Fire Resistance alongside an additional 10% reduction in Fire Damage taken, eliminating the need to stack resistances through gear. The effect lasts four seconds and has a six-second cooldown, but certain Supports can double its duration, bringing it close to permanent uptime.

Ice Shot is well suited to projectile builds. The more projectiles Witch Rat fires, the higher its projectile damage becomes. Its Ultimate Mod grants additional Cold Damage based on buff stacks, up to 40 stacks, with the bonuses multiplying with each other to provide substantial damage gains.

Shadow Dash causes enemies at the starting point, along the path, and at the destination to take 6% additional damage. Stacking this effect five times provides approximately a 30% damage multiplier. Each other Movement Skill used recently also grants Cooldown Recovery Speed for the skill. Its Ultimate Mod can additionally inflict Frail.

Focus Slash grants Fortify stacks, Physique, and Maximum Elemental Resistances. At 10 stacks, it provides 10% Maximum Resistance and 50% Physique. Its Ultimate Mod prevents Fortify stacks from being lost and grants 1% Skill Area for every 1% Physique, up to 100%.

Deep Space Followers

Deep Space can drop top-tier followers with Level 95 Ultimate Skills and their own unique Implicit modifiers.

For example, Lone Wolf ULT Follower Blade of the Silver Moon teleports to enemies when using Attack Skills and executes enemies with less than 12% Life when they are hit by Melee Skills.

Among Implicit modifiers, Rampaging Rat provides additional projectiles and Projectile Speed, while causing enemies to take additional damage after being critically hit by projectile skills. This makes it a strong fit for Ice Shot builds.

Scion of Light, a top-tier Lion Queen, grants the player an Elemental Shield that absorbs up to 2,500 points of Elemental Damage. Once the shield is broken, it recharges after eight seconds. Chant of Conquest can also guarantee Spell Aggression for both the player and the follower.

Iron Curtain, a Mammoth follower, has Cheat Death. When you would otherwise die, it restores 100% of your Maximum Life and causes you to take only half damage for five seconds. With a 60scooldown, this effect could be worth tens of thousands of Torchlight: Infinite Flame Elementium in Hardcore mode.

You should prioritize finding the best Origin Skill, then choose a follower capable of using it, select the most suitable Implicit modifier, and finally fill the remaining skill slots to strengthen your build. Unlike Torchlight: Infinite SS13, where you could simply stack attributes and skill levels, this system requires more trading and careful skill combinations.