ARC Raiders Riven Tides has been out for a while now. How have you been enjoying your adventures on the new maps? Are you feeling a bit tired or bored? Whatever you're feeling, you're probably very interested in what's coming next.

ARC Raiders has undergone numerous updates to date, and many of these updates were already being discussed among players before the official announcements.

While some very attractive rumors were ultimately proven false, or confirmed in subsequent updates to be different from what was initially rumored, it's undeniable that some of the mentioned content did indeed become reality in later game updates.

And this time, some seemingly credible information is circulating in the player community. Everyone hopes these things will come true, as they do look very interesting and are highly likely to be realized.

Official Announcements

But first, let's look at some information that the developers have actually released. This might resonate with the leaked information below.

According to the development team, they hope to add several new maps to ARC Raiders in 2026, and their ambitions extend beyond simply increasing the number of maps. They aim to release new maps that surpass the scale of existing maps, offering diverse environments, mechanics, and challenges.

They hope these maps will provide players with different gameplay experiences, even altering their usual playstyles based on the map's characteristics, changing the combat and exploration experience. This will bring greater diversity and complexity to the game.

They have previously stated that Stella Montis enriched the game's content in many ways, from new ARC enemies and ARC Raiders items and acquisition methods to new tech and materials. We can see this trend being maintained in the recently updated Riven Tides map.

Potential Coming Content

Next, we come to the most exciting part: the content that has been leaked or unearthed by the player community!

Frozen Trail

Based on some players' digging into game files after Riven Tides update, it seems there is a map called Frozen Trail, which will be added to ARC Raiders in a future update.

As the name suggests, this will be a snow map, just as the player community strongly hopes. It will include locations such as a radio tower, village, supermarket, and observatory.

And it's easy to imagine what new enemies and ARC Raiders items might appear on such a cold, snow-covered map. And what special mechanics players might need to deal with given the map's cold nature?

Acid Rain Map

This map, also a clue found by players in the game files, doesn't have a definite name, and information about it is scarce. The only known fact is that this map will feature acid rain that corrodes everything on the surface, potentially causing significant problems for Raiders who spend long periods outdoors, depleting their health or inflicting debuffs.

These gameplay changes brought about by different maps have been very popular with players. They enjoy the environmental challenges, which make the game environment feel more realistic and greatly enhances player immersion. They always enjoy interacting with the game environment. Therefore, the development team's decision to include this content in future games aligns perfectly with player demand.

It's worth noting that, if the official statements are true, these maps could be quite large. Furthermore, some vehicles existed in very early versions of ARC Raiders, and adding them to the larger maps in future updates, either as part of the environment or as blueprints for players to collect, seems perfectly logical.

Frigate

According to leaked game files, this is a large ARC enemy that players have been eagerly anticipating, with a very interesting design. It will fly in the sky and move constantly, and when it occasionally lands, players can board it and damage it from the inside.

This sounds incredibly crazy, and if such an enemy were added to the game, it would definitely make the experience much more exciting.

Trading System

The developers have mentioned more than once that they want to add a Shady Speranza trading center to the game. And this trading system won't just exist in your UI, but will be a location you can reach in the game. This could bring great convenience to players, making ARC Raiders items more tradable.

Discussions within Player Community

These messages have circulated widely within the player community. Some players are very interested in the content that might be added to future updates of ARC Raiders, seeing it as enrichment of the game. However, many concerns remain.

For example, if a trading system is added, will it have any unknown or uncontrollable impact on the in-game economy? Could it disrupt the game's balance and worsen the game environment? A widespread concern among players is whether this will change the core gameplay focus of ARC Raiders.

Some players also object to an excessively large game map, arguing that instead of making the map bigger and cramming in repetitive content, it would be better to consider adding more diverse weapons and equipment. At least the latter would make the game more interesting, rather than boring and tedious.

Some believe that a vehicle system might disrupt the core gameplay experience, making the game too fast-paced. However, others argue that a large portion of the game time is wasted on meaningless travel. Therefore, the developers will likely need to fully consider player feedback when deciding on the best course of action.

In short, this is a topic that is currently being widely discussed in the player community. Some of this content may indeed be added in future updates to ARC Raiders. As for what kind of impact it will have, we can wait and see.

Penetrating Shot Rogue build has emerged as the undisputed top choice among the various Rogue builds in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred, boasting overwhelming dominance. It not only possesses the ability to break through Tier 120 but also offers incredibly fast map clearing efficiency, easily completing Tier 100 dungeons in under 1 minute and 15 seconds.

While Penetrating Shot Rogue and Death Trap Rogue offer very similar performance, Death Trap Rogue has extremely high gear requirements, whereas Penetrating Shot Rogue build has no gear bottlenecks and a very smooth progression path.

It's no exaggeration to say that this build is unstoppable in Diablo 4 in terms of mob clearing speed, mobility, and survivability. Next, I will provide a detailed introduction, delving into the core mechanics of this build.

Endgame Gear

• Mythic Unique Helm: Heir of Perdition
• Legendary Chest Armor: Heavenly Strength
• Legendary Gloves: High Velocity
• Unique Pants: Shrouded Gift
• Legendary Boots: Undying
• Legendary Amulet: Ferocious
• Mythic Unique Ring: Ring of Starless Skies
• Legendary Ring: Nightstalker's
• Unique Bow: Eaglehorn
• Mythic Unique Sword: El'Druin, Sword of Justice
• Legendary Dagg: Imitated Imbuement

Nightstalker's is the core of Penetrating Shot Rogue gear, allowing Shade Skills to deal up to 60% extra damage and having a 50% chance to summon an additional Shade. Prioritize Critical Strike Damage Multiplier affix.

Heir of Perdition, as a defensive item, significantly boosts your damage; prioritize Critical Strike Chance affix. El'Druin, Sword of Justice offers amazing mobility and speed-farming capabilities; prioritize Ranks to All Skills affix.

Ring of Starless Skie helps maintain your energy; prioritize Critical Strike Chance affix. Scoundrel's Kiss greatly increases damage and can be used as a ring or amulet; prioritize All Stats affix.

Sightless Set and Shrouded Gift are a perfect match, not only granting stealth from dashes and smoke grenades but also greatly improving survivability in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred. Signet of Pelghain is also a good choice, replacing High Velocity Aspect.

Rune

• Neo: Immune to health damage for 2 seconds in combat.
• Jah: Replaces your next Evade with Sorcerer's Teleport, teleporting to a greater distance, dealing damage, and gaining Unstoppable.
• Cir: Enters a state of exhaustion for 3 seconds after casting 5 abilities.
• Mot: Gains 1 Shade from Rogue's Dark Shroud Skill, each Shade reducing damage taken.

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Charms

• Seal: Swiftness
• Linta of the Sightless
• Phoba of the Sightless
• Fer of the Sightless
• Berú of the Sightless
• Mlor of the Sightless
• Scoundrel's Kiss

This set of charms grants Penetrating Shot Rogue a Stealth state that reduces cooldown of all ultimate abilities by 6 seconds. Breaking Stealth increases damage by up to 60% for 6 seconds.

Furthermore, using an ultimate ability resets the cooldown of Stealth. Stealth gains all lateral upgrades and provides 60% damage reduction while active, followed by 30% damage reduction for 6 seconds.

You also gain a permanent Shadow Clone, which can now cast Death Trap and Rain of Arrows. Breaking Stealth now grants up to an additional 320% damage bonus.

Scoundrel's Kiss grants you 1 stack of Berserk every 2 seconds, increasing the damage of your Rogue abilities and the amount of Berserk damage per stack by up to 15.0%.

Skills

• 15/15 Penetrating Shot
• 1/15 Shadow Step
• 1/15 Dash
• 15/15 Cold Imbuement
• 15/15 Shadow Clone
• 1/15 Smoke Grenade
• 1/15 Concealment
• 13/15 Dark Shroud

Dash, Shadow Step, and Evade with Jah help you move quickly through hordes of monsters in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred. Use Smoke Grenade to continuously gain Stealth, and Sightless Set bonus reduces the cooldown of your ultimate abilities.

To deal damage, you need to use Penetrating Shot extensively, and you should use Shadow Clone and Cold Imbuement immediately when they are off cooldown.

100% Crit Chance is achieved through skills. Of this, 5% comes from Dark Shrouds spawned via Mots, approximately 10% from Concealment cast while Stealth, and approximately 5% from Smoke Grenade.

Paragon

• Start/Assassin
• Cheap Shot/Control
• Leyrana's Instinct/Fluidity
• Exploit Weakness/Eclipse
• Eldritch Bounty/Devious

Mercenary

Mercenaries unlock in Vessel of Hatred and assist you in combat. Once unlocked, you can hire a permanent mercenary in Diablo 4 single-player mode and gain reinforcements under certain circumstances. Raheir is the best Mercenary for Penetrating Shot Rogues, and you can use Varyana for enhanced support.

Raheir's Valiant ability allows her to come to your aid when you take 15% of your health, absorbing the damage, knocking down nearby enemies for 2 seconds, and granting you 0.5 seconds of unblock ability. Bastion transfers 90% of damage taken by nearby allies to Raheir, and its initial cast grants nearby allies 1.0 second of invulnerability. Both abilities provide protection.

Raheir can also use Ground Slam to damage and slow enemies. Additionally, Varyana's Bloodthirst provides a 10% attack speed bonus.

Testing has shown that Penetrating Shot Rogue in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred can easily defeat Tier 12 Mephisto boss, Belial, in 20-30 seconds. Tier 12 Lair bosses can also be easily defeated, yielding rich loot and Diablo 4 Gold.

Extensive endgame testing has proven Penetrating Shot Rogue build's performance in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred to be nothing short of overwhelming. It easily defeats Mephisto on difficulty 12 with its dense barrage of piercing arrows, allowing for a sustained victory. You can defeat Belial in 20-30 seconds, dealing massive damage overkill. Other level 12 Lair bosses are a breeze.

If you're looking for a Rogue Endgame build that allows for rapid leveling, consistent high-level progression, and effortless handling of any boss, then Penetrating Shot Rogue is a must-have for this season. Experience the thrill of one-shotting the enemy and becoming unstoppable!

If you're a new player, you might be confused by the new content in ARC Raiders Riven Tides Update.

Don't worry, I'll explain everything you need to know about Riven Tides in detail: including how to easily defeat Turbine, how to obtain new Blueprints, and the location of Key Room, etc.

If you're interested, keep reading!

Defeat Turbine

Turbine is a new ARC enemy added in ARC Raiders Riven Tides Update. It's a large, cone-shaped machine floating in the sky that will rise into the air during combat and unleash lightning strikes on the player.

To defeat Turbine, you need to understand it well - especially its movement patterns. In fact, you can identify its movement patterns by the lights it emits:

First, you need to learn to identify Turbine's movement patterns based on its lights:

When its light is red, it's about to enter the air phase, making it difficult to attack, so don't waste bullets. When the light turns yellow, it enters search mode, and Turbine will land on the ground; you need to prepare to approach it.

When Turbine's light turns blue and it spreads its three legs, revealing a rotating yellow tube inside - that's its weak point; concentrate your fire on it!

Once you have a good understanding of Turbine, you can confidently launch an attack. Here are three recommended methods:

One method is to use ARC Raiders Deadline, a high-explosive mine. After a 6-second countdown, it detonates everything within a 10-meter radius, friend or foe, dealing a total of 1000 damage. Throw the mine the moment Turbine lands and exposes its weak point. Approximately four Deadline mines will take it down.

The second method is to use Osprey. Osprey is the first sniper rifle in ARC Raiders to come with a built-in long-range scope, dealing massive damage. You need to maintain a distance of about 200 meters from Turbine, preferably with a suppressor. Find a safe hiding spot and then focus fire on Turbine when it exposes its weak points.

The third method, and the most recommended, is to cooperate with other players. You can find 2-3 teammates to rush in and throw Deadlines simultaneously, while one player uses a grappling hook to throw themselves onto the top of Turbine and attack from above. This method is the most efficient.

Collecting Blueprints

ARC Raiders Riven Tides Update added several items with ARC Raiders Blueprints: Crash Mat, Powered Descender, and others. Below, we mainly introduce Blueprints for these two items.

Crash Mat

Its purpose is to provide cushioning when you jump from a height, preventing you from falling to your death. This is a very useful item.

Where can you find it? According to players, it may appear in blue plastic containers and shipping containers. Pay special attention to the container piles on the southwest dock of Stacking Yard; Crash Mat Blueprint is very likely inside.

Powered Descender

This is a small glider that allows you to glide a certain distance in the air. However, be aware that it has a height limit; if you jump from too high, you will die even with Powered Descender.

The method for obtaining its Blueprint is similar to Crash Mat, but it has a higher probability of appearing in locked locker areas, such as the small blue metal room in the northwest corner of Riven Tides.

By the way, Powered Descender is not easy to craft; it requires a Turbine Compressor. Defeating a Turbine may drop this item, but if you don't want to challenge a Turbine, you can also find it in ARC Courier and husks, although the probability is low.

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Key Room

ARC Raiders Riven Tides Update added some Key Rooms to the new map, and the most complex one is the one in Stacking Yard. Therefore, I will focus on introducing how to enter this Key Room. Key Room on Stacking Yard is located inside a tower. You can find it directly, but you can't open the room directly with a Keycard. Instead, you need to find and press four buttons hidden around it.

The locations of these buttons aren't fixed; there are approximately 20 possibilities. However, you can try the following routes:

First, near the first tower from the left in Stacking Yard area - a button might be hidden in the bushes to the right of tower. Next, go around to the yellow box at the back of tower. The button is in crevice of the box. Then, there might also be a button above the hole in the corner wall of the adjacent tower.

Additionally, you can climb the yellow ladder to the second floor, where some buttons might be hidden. If you climb directly to the top of the tower or stairwell, buttons might also be hidden there.

In short, after pressing any four buttons, the room will be permanently opened, and a weapon crate might appear inside. Top-tier weapons might also appear on the walls and tables in the room.

Actually, ARC Raiders Riven Tides Update adds much more than this. I've only highlighted the most important parts that you might need to know for detailed explanation. I hope this is helpful.

Now, log into the game and try using the methods I shared to defeat Turbine, collect Blueprints, and open Key Room!

Attention all MLB The Show 26 fans! Are you ready for the new Legend, Miguel Cabrera? Let's take a look at the exciting new content that the developers have announced.

This includes a new Legend, and The Mexico City Series Event, Event Program, and Conquest Map will bring us a whole new and more diverse gaming experience this weekend.

And don't miss the April Spotlight Program & Pack – Drop 4, which will bring a whole new batch of season-reactive player cards. You're sure to find player cards that interest you here. They look incredibly appealing, so let me introduce them to you.

Legends and Flashbacks Collection

Miguel Cabrera makes a spectacular debut in MLB 26. Start playing now and stack up your Legends and Flashbacks cards!

Once you collect 12 cards, you can exchange them for Miguel Cabrera, LF, MIA (95 OVR), Awards Series. Then, when you collect 21 cards, exchange them for Miguel Cabrera, 3B, DET (99 OVR), Milestone Series.

Based on player feedback, if you want to unlock 99 Miguel Cabrera cards as quickly as possible, don't focus on just one mode. Players who unlock it fast have chosen a strategy of progressing through all stages. What you need to do is accumulate enough exchange tickets across various events, tournaments, and modes simultaneously, ensuring you don't get bogged down in any one stage. This will make your collection process much easier.

Mexico City Series Events and Programs

Ready to head to Mexico City this weekend and experience the immersive MLB's Mexico City Series in MLB 26? Use your MLB 26 Players to participate and earn more rewards in Mexico City, including Mexico City Series Michael King, SP, SD (92 OVR) and Lourdes Gurriel Jr., LF, AZ (92 OVR).

Also, there's a Deluxe Choice Pack that lets you choose from four options: Jackie Robinson Deluxe Pack, Candy Basket Deluxe Pack, New Threads Deluxe Pack, or World Baseball Classic Deluxe Pack. Get ready to make your choice!

Mexico City Series Conquest Map

Want to win even more Packs, XP, and MLB 26 Players? You can earn extra rewards through various gameplay modes in the upcoming Mexico City Series Map. You might enjoy turning your opponent's fans into your own, attacking territory already occupied by your opponent, or consolidating your own territory and having your fans dominate the map.

And that's not all! According to the developers, after experiencing various gameplay modes and achieving your objectives, you may also receive Ramon Laureano, LF, SD (91 OVR) and Zac Gallen, SP, AZ (91 OVR), as well as another Deluxe Choice Pack, meaning even more and better player cards will join your ranks.

April Spotlight Program

You definitely don't want to miss out on these rewards, with more MLB 26 Players coming soon. As the real-world MLB season progresses, exciting performances and thrilling moments from real-world games will continuously be transformed into new player cards, adding to your gameplay and becoming selectable player cards.

You can find your favorite rewards in this April Spotlight Program – Drop 4, including Mike Trout, CF, LAA (92 OVR), a top pick among the rewards. Also included are Brandon Valenzuela, C, TOR (90 OVR) and Parker Messick, SP, CLE (90 OVR).

April Spotlight Pack

Of course, you can always choose to obtain April Spotlight player cards through other means. Prepare enough MLB The Show 26 stubs and head to The Show Shop, where you'll find the packs that interest you.

Chase Pack 7

Opening Chase Pack 7 will guarantee you a Diamond player card and a chance to win Awards Series Craig Biggio, a 5-time Silver Slugger Award winner and Hall of Famer.

How to get Chase Pack 7? Every time you get The Show 50-Pack Bundle, you'll receive a Chase Pack 7 in the 2nd Inning XP Reward Path Wheel. And, as good news, with recent changes, you now have more new missions to give you opportunities and pathways to earn rewards.

Golden Ticket Returns in 2026

This week's official announcement revealed that Golden Ticket event has begun and continue until the end of the year. You'll have numerous chances to win prizes throughout the season.

Simply register to receive a Scouting Report Pack each month for more MLB 26 players, and a ticket that will automatically enter you into the monthly prize draw.

According to the developers, the odds of winning will triple in 2026 due to the increased scale of the event, which will also triple the number of winners each month. Tickets will be issued to every Scouting Report subscriber, and the longer your subscription, the more tickets you accumulate, increasing your chances of winning.

More chances to win, more prizes, and more players await you. Check your inbox at the beginning of each month to see if you've become one of the lucky winners. Prizes include a large number of MLB The Show 26 Stubs, as well as packs, T-shirts, and even autographed items. And it changes every month.

Following the release of Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, the game's class system underwent a radical transformation: the skill trees for each class were extensively reworked.

This meant that almost every familiar build had been drastically altered - some powerful builds may no longer exist, while entirely new ones emerged.

Below, I will outline the most recommended builds for each class during the leveling phase in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred to help you level up smoothly and reach Endgame:

• 1. Warlock
• 2. Paladin
• 3. Sorcerer
• 4. Rogue
• 5. Barbarian
• 6. Spiritborn
• 7. Druid
• 8. Necromancer

Warlock

Warlock is the most anticipated new class in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred. During the leveling phase, its core skill is Dread Claws, and currently, almost all Warlock builds revolve around it.

My recommendation is to first use Nether Step to dash at the enemy - this will stack Shadowform layers for you. Then use summons to put the enemy into Vulnerable state, further gaining more Shadowform layers.

Once you have enough Shadowform layers, you can use Dread Claws, which can destroy almost any enemy within your line of sight in actual combat.

Therefore, prioritize using your Diablo 4 gold to add skill points to Dread Claws in Skill Tree.

Paladin

Paladin is also a new class in Diablo IV Lord of Hatred, jokingly referred to by many players as Blizzard's "favorite child" because this class has many highlights and offers a wide variety of build options.

However, during the leveling phase, the most important focus is on builds centered around Wing Strikes skill.

Specifically, you need to maintain Arbiter Form as much as possible, using Wing Strikes to destroy all surrounding enemies. To maintain this form, you need to frequently use the skills Falling Star, Condemn, and Flash of Blade Advance. This allows you to reliably stay in Arbiter Form and easily eliminate all enemies you encounter.

Many players have reported that this build offers near-seamless transitions between leveling and other endgame builds. Therefore, I highly recommend Paladin players use this build.

Sorcerer

In Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, Sorcerer introduced a leveling build called Static Field Blizzard. This build offers incredibly fast leveling and seamlessly integrates with one of the strongest known endgame builds of the season.

However, this build only becomes truly effective after level 30. Therefore, to conserve Diablo 4 Gold before then, you can use any other temporary build as a transition, switching to this build immediately upon reaching level 30.

In terms of gameplay, your primary damage output comes from Static Field Blizzard. When facing high-threat targets like bosses, you can supplement with Unstable Currents to further boost damage.

You don't need any buffs; Static Field Blizzard can deal over 10,000 times the weapon's damage in 1.5 seconds - an absurd number that makes this build the strongest among Sorcerer class in Diablo IV Lord of Hatred.

It's important to note that Static Field Blizzard is a DoT (Damage over Time) skill, so don't prioritize critical strike chance or critical strike damage when choosing equipment, as these attributes are meaningless for DoT builds.

Rogue

Among all classes in Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred, Rogue's Dance of Knives build is arguably one of the fastest and strongest playstyles during leveling. Its exceptional flexibility and incredible single-target DPS make it an absolute must-have.

In this build, Dance of Knives is not only the primary source of damage, but its movement speed also stacks with Dark Shroud, even exceeding 200% movement speed cap. Meanwhile, Dark Shroud provides considerable damage reduction, improving your survivability.

The core logic of this build is to continuously unleash skills to accumulate combo points and energy until you unlock Dance of Knives and Dark Shroud.

Note that before using Dance of Knives, attack enemies with Blade Shift to gain the buff, and then try to move between the enemy's bodies during the spin to allow for infinite spinning.

Once you reach the level cap, this build can smoothly transition to the endgame Dance of Knives build.

Barbarian

In Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, the core of Barbarian build is Whirlwind.

This build is incredibly simple to play: first, use Lunging Strike to close the distance with enemies and build up Fury, then unleash War Cry to boost damage and movement speed, and finally use Whirlwind, an AOE skill that will wipe out all enemies.

Spiritborn

For Spiritborn, the recommended build is Rock Splitter Gorilla build from Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred.

You need to maximize Thorns Damage to Rock Splitter skill first, then frequently use skills like Rushing Claw and Ravager. Most importantly, incorporate Rock Splitter as your primary source of damage between these skills.

Druid

Regarding Druid, I recommend Storm Pack build shared. This is a very exciting new build with fantastic feel and attack power.

This build undergoes significant changes in gameplay and style between levels 1-30 and 30-70:

Levels 1-30: Use Wind Shear to apply vulnerability to enemies, Lightning Storm to annihilate them, and Blood Howl for sustain.

Levels 30-70: Claw replaces Wind Shear as the core skill to maintain Hero of the Storm passive effect. Simultaneously, you need to use DashClaw to shock all surrounding monsters.

Necromancer

Speaking of Necromancer builds in Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred, the most famous is undoubtedly Minions build.

Specifically, you need to upgrade Service and Sacrifice first. Then, your Minions will deal massive explosion damage upon death; simultaneously, their respawn time will be reduced to 0.5 seconds.

This allows you to have an army that can constantly explode and respawn, tearing any enemy to shreds.

That's all I wanted to share. I hope it helps!

Final Fantasy XIV Patch 7.5 has just released its full content description. While much of the content was already known, the description also includes changes to class skills that weren't revealed in previous days.

This update aims to balance combat classes, primarily modifying two Healer classes, comprehensively buffing DPS classes, and strengthening the role of Tank classes.

Was your favorite class buffed or nerfed? If you're curious about the specific skill changes, read on.

Modifying Healer Classes

Specifically, FFXIV Patch 7.5 mainly modifies Sage and Scholar classes. Regarding the purpose of these changes, producer Naoki Yoshida stated that it's creating a more harmonious relationship between the two.

For a long time, the balance between these two classes has been very delicate. Because their abilities and roles are very similar, most players will choose one to invest their time and effort in, while the other will be abandoned by most players, resulting in a sharp drop in usage.

However, in FFXIV Patch 7.5, an official statement from the development team CS3 explicitly disrupted this balance.

They pointed out that Scholar's long-standing popularity wasn't due to outstanding healing abilities, but rather because, in addition to healing, Scholar provided the team with an extremely powerful team support skill - Expedient, which grants the entire team an AoE movement speed boost.

In high-difficulty dungeons requiring frequent repositioning, this skill is almost irreplaceable as a strategic resource. And as the mechanics of high-difficulty dungeons become increasingly complex, it has practically become an essential skill for any player team.

Therefore, all players who enjoy playing Healer Classes dedicate their Final Fantasy XIV Gil to developing a Scholar.

In response to this advantage of Scholar, CS3 opted for an unusual compensation solution: increasing Sage's damage output. They explicitly stated, "To compensate for Sage's shortcomings in team support, we've increased the damage of some of its abilities."

Therefore, they directly increased the power of Sage's Phlegma ability by 90 points, and the power of Off-Global Cooldown, usable once every 60 seconds, was also increased by 90 points. Such a buff is considerable and rare, and based on their past practices, I suspect they might make some further modifications in the next patch.

Strengthening DPS classes

In FF14 Patch 7.5, almost all DPS classes received varying degrees of power increases.

First is Samurai, a class with high operational complexity but low damage; its abilities Midare Setsugekka and Ogi Namikiri both received power increases of 680 points. Samurai fans will certainly be happy.

Next is Reaper. CS3 increased the damage of most of its abilities. Specifically, Gluttony's power was increased to 560 points, and Void Reaping and Cross Reaping were increased to 580 and 640 points respectively.

Next is Viper. Viper's situation is more peculiar. In patch 7.3, CS3 significantly reduced the class's AoE power, arguing that they might be "too powerful." However, they seem to have realized the irrationality of this change, so they increased the reduced power back.

Summoner was also buffed. CS3 admitted, "We made adjustments to Summoner in Patch 7.41, but its damage output was still insufficient in high-end dungeons." Therefore, in Patch 7.5, they increased the power of skills like Pain Flare and Crimson Cyclone.

In reality, this class was used very frequently in normal dungeons in FF14, but was often excluded from high-difficulty dungeons due to insufficient damage output. Many Summoner players spent a lot of Final Fantasy XIV Gil to develop their builds, only to find themselves unable to participate in high-end dungeons. Fortunately, CS3 discovered and fixed this problem.

Besides the aforementioned classes, Bard, Dancer, Lancer, and other classes also received varying degrees of buffs.

Clarifying Tank Roles

The changes to Tank Class focused more on emphasizing the role of each class. We know that in FF14, Tank Classes are divided into Main Tanks and Secondary Tanks (MT and ST) in dungeons, each playing a different role.

However, CS3 never explicitly stated which class was MT and which was ST. Therefore, most of the time, a player's role as a tank in a dungeon was determined through player negotiation. Generally, classes with higher defense would act as MT, while classes with higher damage would act as ST.

In FFXIV patch 7.5, CS3 buffed Warrior's power. Specifically, the power of Inner Chaos was increased to 700, Primal Rend to 720, and Primal Ruination to 800.

I suspect that CS3 is working on a clearer classification of tank classes. This could be the basis for how players assign main tanks (MT) and off-tanks (ST). The pure damage buff to Warrior in this update suggests that the development team wants players to play Warrior as the main tank in the game.

While this is just speculation, the changes in Patch 7.5 are undoubtedly good news for Warrior players who enjoy pursuing high damage output.

Overall, I believe these changes are to coincide with the release of Kefka Ultimate. As the third Ultimate raid in Final Fantasy XIV, it places extremely high demands on player gear, skill, and team coordination. Therefore, CS3 must ensure that every class, especially those that have been marginalized for a long time, has sufficient competitive damage output.

The above is a detailed summary of the skill modifications for various classes in FFXIV Patch 7.5. We hope you enjoyed the content.

ARC Raiders Riven Tides update will officially launch on April 28th, and is expected to be the largest update to the extraction shooter since its release last October. The official website released more information about this update today. This update includes a new map, some new gameplay content, a new enemy type, and a rewarding short-term event.

In short, Riven Tides update is expected to bring a huge content update, and both the map design and combat look very well done so far. Next, let’s take a look at the specific content of this ARC Raiders update released by the official website.

New Map: Riven Tides

The new map shares the same name as this update and is set in Rust Belt. The official website emphasizes that each location has its own unique story, but after the update goes live, players will directly enter Riven Tides map.

This coastal map has been abandoned by settlers multiple times, meaning players will explore abandoned areas such as Exodus Port or Panorama Azzurro resort, offering a completely different atmosphere from other Arc Raiders maps. The specific details have already been covered, so we won’t go into too much detail here.

New Enemy: ARC Turbine

This update introduces a powerful flying ARC. These robots appear harmless while floating above Rust Belt, but once attacked, they will engage your team in fierce combat.

Due to their defensive attributes, they are arguably one of the most difficult enemies introduced so far. A completely new challenge for Raiders, requiring players to possess superior skills, patience, and a calm, collected mind.

New Minor Map Condition: Beachcombing

ARC Raiders also introduces Beachcombing map condition. Players can use Dockmaster’s Detector to scan the beaches of the coastline, but must pry the loot out of the sand themselves. Depending on their skill and luck, ARC Raiders Items they may find will vary. A word of caution: the richest treasures are often found in the most open areas.

New Event: Last Resort

Last Resort event will run from launch until May 25th. Players will earn Merit points by playing on any map. Earn Merit points to unlock rewards. In addition, to obtain even more rewards, search for miniature Ship Models scattered throughout the world. Different Ship Models offer different amounts of Merit depending on their rarity.

Once you accumulate enough Merit points, you can unlock rewards including a Junior Outfit, a Hydrographer backpack, a Hose attachment, a Brass Faucet charm, new emotes, and 250 Raider Tokens.

New Project: Avian Alarm

This is a five-stage ARC Raiders project. Players will build a simple birdcage as a safety system to detect vibrations and atmospheric changes. Then, they will need to deploy the cage at buoys along Riven Tides coastline to capture birds.

After completing all the instructions, you will receive rewards, including Dockmaster’s Detector (the key to unlocking Beachcombing), Gel Patches, Bird House backpack attachment, Fist In Air emote, and 250 Raider Tokens.

New Items: Crash Mat and Powersd Descender

Rust Belt region has never been an easy place to survive. Resources are limited, conflicts are constant, and the competition for survival is extremely fierce. Gathering supplies here is very dangerous, and getting from one location to another is never easy.

Especially when the first location is hundreds of feet in the air and the second location is on hard, slippery ground, it becomes even more difficult. Crash Mat and Powersd Descender are two pieces of fall protection gear that can greatly protect you. With them, as long as you stay focused and agile during the game, your chances of survival will increase significantly.

New Cosmetics

ARC Raiders Riven Tides update will bring us a series of brand new Cosmetics, with two sets available on launch day, the 28th. The first set is Solare Set, a woven fabric base with layered, ceremonial garments, perfectly suited for those who see sunrises as a ritual.

The second set is Rachetta Set, a departure from the previous understated style, opting for bold colors and dynamic cuts, better suited for riders who rely on speed rather than stealth.

In addition, three more sets will be released in May: Corsaro Set, Castaway Set, and Sandveil Set. Corsaro Set is suitable for riders who frequently venture into the deep sea, equipped with a robotic arm and spring-loaded legs. Castaway Set is designed for lone wolves who prefer self-reliance, making it elusive and unpredictable.

Finally, Corsaro Set is designed for long treks through dust and heat, possessing a calm and collected demeanor. This update currently includes five new Outfits, each with a distinct style; there’s sure to be one that suits you.

That concludes this article about ARC Raiders Riven Tides update. These substantial updates are more likely to draw players back than any other update so far this year. Let’s look forward to April 28th and hope Blizzard lives up to the players’ long-awaited expectations.

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred is launching soon, bringing with it a major overhaul to the endgame system.

Every class will receive an entirely new skill tree, while new additions such as Charms and Runes will introduce brand-new power systems.

In the following sections, I will outline the strongest builds for Lord of Hatred expansion's most powerful class - Warlock - as well as the highly anticipated Paladin. I will analyze all available information to the best of my ability and offer reasonable speculation.

Warlock

Warlock is expected to be the most powerful class in the expansion. In the pre-release build, Warlock was the only class capable of clearing Torment 12 difficulty and defeating major bosses such as Baal, making it an excellent choice for farming lucrative loot and Diablo 4 Gold.

Dread Claws Warlock

Dread Claws skill allows Warlock to launch shadowy claws in various directions. Within Warlock's skill tree, there is a passive upgrade that directly doubles the damage output of Dread Claws. Adjacent to this is another skill node; if Dread Claws lands as a first strike or is cast while Warlock is in a Stealth state, its damage receives a massive boost. Stealth, of course, is a tactical advantage at which Warlock excels.

Even more interestingly, Cascading Dread passive causes the skill to launch additional waves of claws with every cast. Through the skill tree alone, the damage of each individual wave can be further increased by 30%. With such high damage multipliers - especially when combined with skills like Litany of Sable - you can significantly amplify the overall damage output of Dread Claws .

However, the effectiveness of this entire strategy hinges on the reliable application of Vulnerable status effect. This is made possible by Profane Sentinel skill, which summons a powerful demon minion that generates a beam of energy capable of applying Vulnerable debuff. Furthermore, a simple upgrade to Profane Sentinel allows Warlock's lower-tier demon minions to apply Vulnerable effect as well.

We anticipate that this specific combination of skills and upgrades will be extremely popular. It is a battle-tested build capable of handling almost every challenge in Lord of Hatred - at the very least, it is guaranteed to clear Torment 12 - and since all the necessary skills are located directly within the skill tree, the leveling process promises to be exceptionally smooth.

Hell Fracture Warlock

Another viable strategy centers on building the character around Hell Fracture skill, which causes the ground to split open and erupt with flames. The effect persists for 15 seconds, and recasting the skill allows you to trigger two explosive detonations. The key highlight of this skill is its synergy with a specific Unique item. Spine of Tathamet can increase the level of Hell Fracture; it also doubles Hell Fracture's damage output and causes the skill to trigger three separate rifts every third cast. By combining this concept with Ritualist Soul Shard, you can unleash overwhelming power. Alternatively, you might opt ​​for a Shard that deals Echoing damage by consuming Hex stacks, or perhaps Scorching Shard, which focuses on stacking Volatility. Your specific choice will ultimately depend on your practical experience during actual gameplay.

Rampage Warlock

Rampage is a skill that summons more powerful demons. The damage it deals has a chance to trigger Eviscerate, inflicting Bleed damage. However, we noticed that the skill tooltip currently displays a weapon damage multiplier approaching 1300%,and this applies to just a single rank of the skill. Clearly, the damage potential of Rampage Warlock could be even higher. While this specific numerical value might not make it into the final release version, we will certainly be keeping a close eye on it.

Elite Eviscerate upgrade grants Rampage a 100% chance to apply Eviscerate to any Elite enemy that has not yet been affected by it. Furthermore, Shockwave upgrade causes every attack performed by Rampage to fire a secondary shockwave forward, thereby providing you with additional opportunities to trigger Abyss effects. However, since summoning these demons consumes a significant amount of Dominance, playing this build effectively requires a certain degree of resource management skill.

So, as of now, we have identified three logically sound Warlock builds; all of them possess immense damage potential and offer distinct playstyles.

Paladin

Next, let's discuss another highly anticipated class: Paladin. This holy juggernaut truly stands in a league of its own, boasting an array of top-tier builds to choose from - such as Blessed Hammer, Oidan, and Arbiter builds, which focuses on maximizing Wing Strike damage output. These builds perform exceptionally well and are widely considered being among the absolute best configurations of the current season.

Among them, Shield of Retribution Paladin stands out as the most dominant. By combining Thorn Pulsing with Shield Throw, this build allows you to reflect incoming damage while applying massive multipliers to your Thorns damage - the power level is simply absurd. Given this overwhelming strength, the development team has, quite naturally, implemented nerfs specifically targeting this build.

Specifically, the unique shield Ward of White Dove has undergone adjustments. This item previously provided a direct boost to shield damage output, with its maximum value reaching as high as 177%. Now, however, its cap has been lowered to 77% - undoubtedly a significant nerf.

Additionally, some changes have occurred within the skill tree. Thorns and Thistles node appears to have been either removed or weakened. This node previously offered a passive effect that provided an additional bonus to Thorns damage.

It is entirely reasonable for the development team to nerf overpowered builds; their goal is to encourage Paladin players to experiment with and experience a wider variety of build playstyles. Nevertheless, Paladin still possesses immense potential for constructing top-tier builds - particularly when tackling high-difficulty endgame content such as The Pit. So, what constitutes the most optimal overall choice at this moment?

The answer lies in Paladin's ability - via the newly introduced Charms system - to activate an incredibly potent set bonus. For any build utilizing Disciple skills, assembling Light's Epiphany set allows you to instantly trigger all of your Ultimates simultaneously the moment you activate Arbiter form.

This synergistic effect yields yet another benefit: for the duration of Arbiter form, the damage dealt by all Disciple skills receives a massive boost of up to 500%. This occurs because the system classifies Ultimates you triggered as falling under Disciple skills category.

Consequently, when constructing many of the game's top-tier builds, one should fully leverage this core mechanic.

Paladin's premier build remains Blessed Hammer. You can designate Blessed Hammer as a Disciple skill to activate the aforementioned set bonus, while supplementing it with other utility skills similarly designated as Disciple skills. For instance, designating Condemn and Falling Star as Disciple skills allows you to further empower them via Familiar Auras and Consecration. Subsequently, by selecting Disciple as your core passive skill, you can maximize your damage output by maintaining Arbiter form for as long as possible.

From a technical standpoint, there is indeed one related nerf affecting Blessed Hammer builds. This concerns the unique ring, Argent Fail. It previously allowed your core skills to deal an additional 40% to 60% damage, thereby significantly amplifying the potency of your Hammer skills. However, this bonus has now been reduced to a range of 5% to 15 - undoubtedly a significant nerf.

In exchange, however, you gain access to an incredibly powerful set of Charms that can boost the damage of your Disciple skills by up to 500%. This means your Blessed Hammer skill receives a massive buff, largely offsetting the negative impact of the aforementioned nerf.

With its brand-new skill trees, Charm and Rune systems, and more, Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred brings unprecedented depth and possibilities to class builds. Warlock is, of course, your top choice. As for Paladin - despite having undergone nerfs - new Charm system introduces entirely fresh gameplay mechanics, ensuring it remains firmly entrenched among the ranks of top-tier builds.

One of the biggest leaks in ARC Raiders has surfaced: Riven Tides Update goes live on April 28th. Several exciting and significant updates are coming soon, some of which will be game-changing.

These new additions include brand-new maps and map states, two new weapons, and a new guild system. This content may be included in Riven Tides.

Below is a summary of the key information uncovered so far.

New Maps

Riven Tides

Riven Tides update next Tuesday will feature new maps including Harbour, Container Yard, Hotel, Logistics, Riverbed, Seabed, Wave Breaker Compound, Tennis Court, Hotel Complex, and Crane House. This gives us a deeper understanding of Riven Tides and may even reveal some Points of Interest (POIs) that will determine the future scale of maps.

Frozen Trail

Interestingly, another map also appears in the list, named Frozen Trail. This map lists several Points of Interest (POIs), including Central Station, Factory, Loading Platform, Observatory, Radio Tower, Rail yard, Supermarket, and Village. Based on these POIs, we can infer the size of Frozen Trail.

Map Conditions

Toxic Swamp

We actually saw a toxic swamp in the demo a few months ago, though described, it never actually implemented. This map condition is said to be caused by a geothermal fissure erupting beneath the swamp, releasing toxic gases and rare natural resources.

Acid Rain

But what really interests me is Acid Rain. It's said that a particularly acidic rain corrodes everything on the surface, harming any raiders outdoors. If you look closely at the striped tidal zones on the route map, you'll find a new map. A new large ARC area is about to appear, along with a new map condition whose icon looks like a thunderstorm, so this might be related to acid rain. Perhaps, we'll have to wait and see.

Heat Wave

Besides this, we also saw Heat Wave map status, described as: A scorching sun has been beating down on everything and everyone, making it exhausting just to get around. Stay in the shadows if you can. Therefore, it should be similar to Acid Rain, requiring us to find cover.

The Queens

This map status indicates that multiple Queens have been spotted in this area, but there don't seem to be any Harvesters nearby. So this will also be a rather crazy map status. PVE era for Queens may be arriving.

Repair Extraction

This map status indicates that most extraction points are damaged and need repair before they can be used. Including Delayed Departures and Tube Disruptions, we can speculate that raiders must repair these facilities to ensure a safe return, or hold out long enough for the backup system to activate. Therefore, this is indeed a very interesting gameplay element, where players must repair extraction points, whether it's hatches, elevators, or trains.

ARC OPERATION: Dead Reckoning

Besides this, we also discovered a Big Map condition called ARC OPERATION: Dead Reckoning. In this operation, a Frigate based on UFO that appeared in Hurricane event will travel along a specific route on the map, which players can board. And its route is quite long.

This is interesting because the official description explicitly mentions that it comes from Hurricane, but we previously speculated that Vaporizer might also originate from Hurricane. This new gameplay might bring us even more surprises.

Weapons

Two weapons are coming soon: Stanza and Malleus. Stanza appears to be another submachine gun using medium ammunition, while Malleus is clearly another heavy assault rifle. You can think of it as a Bettina, but not quite. I'm curious how these two guns will ultimately be integrated into the game. If Malleus does join Bettina's ranks, then we'll have two heavy ammunition rifles.

New T4 Augments

Raider Mk. 4 (Safekeeper) and Raider Mk. 4 (Revival) are coming soon, both sharing the same names as existing Mark III augmentations. Therefore, they are likely improvements on existing features.

For example, Safekeeper allows you to store ARC Raiders Items in your safe pocket. If you're about to die, you can put both weapons in the safe pocket to avoid losing them. Revival appears to be a self-reviving update of this augmentation. This truly provides a completely unique gameplay loop.

Clan System

This appears to be a brand new progression system where players can work together to level up. Clan rank increases are achieved by completing daily clan contracts. Newbies are members who have completed 0 to 30 clan contracts. Challengers are members who have completed 30 to 50 clan contracts. Pros are members who have completed 50 or more clan contracts. Therefore, this adds a separate progression system, and each update may offer additional rewards, which I think is fantastic.

Speranza Updates

In the shadowy Speranza, you'll be able to trade with other raiders. This is really interesting, as players have been hoping for walkable public areas similar to those in other games, and there are even two trading posts under construction.

This is a direct, one-to-one trading market within the game. This is significant for the game's economic system, and we're very much looking forward to seeing how it works.

Upcoming Gadgets

• Banjo: A playable banjo used to attract ARC's attention and impress other Raiders.
• Cowbell: A playable cowbell used to attract ARC's attention and impress other Raiders.
• Accordion: A playable accordion used to attract ARC's attention and impress other Raiders.
• Harmonica: A playable harmonica used to attract ARC's attention and impress other Raiders.
• Slide Guitar: A playable slide guitar used to attract ARC's attention and impress other Raiders.
• Tambourine: A playable tambourine drum used to attract ARC's attention and impress other Raiders.
• UDU: A playable UDU instrument used to attract ARC's attention and impress other Raiders.
• Bongo: A playable bongo drum used to attract ARC's attention and impress other Raiders.

New maps, new statuses, new weapons, and new systems greatly enhance the playability of ARC Raiders, and I hope to experience these fun new gameplay elements in Riven Tides.