Midnight Class Guides
News and Guides for World of Warcraft, Diablo, FFXIV, and more
Massive Class Tuning, New M+ Route Affix, Achievements and Mounts, Hide as Decor, Four New Activities, Voidforge Turbo Boost: 12.0.5 Official Preview
Here’s everything coming with this week’s content patch, from new activities to gear upgrades, big Mythic+ additions, and more!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 17:54
WoW Guilds Only Have A Few Days Left to Enter the Voidspire Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame for the Voidspire raid is closing this week. If you are a contender, your guild only has a few hours left to earn this achievement!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 17:40
Heroes of the Storm Live Patch Notes: April 20
Blizzard released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm and here are the official Patch Notes with all the changes.
Heroes of the Storm
Heroes
Today at 17:40
Blizzard Just Told Us How Decor Duels Actually Work in 12.0.5
Queues, Seeker kits, traps, and why Silvermoon is the only map: the devs answered the biggest Decor Duels questions before it goes live.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 15:00
The Best WoW Embellishment Isn’t for DPS — It’s for Infinite Flips
Lucky Keychain is WoW Midnight’s funniest embellishment, forcing your special jump animation every single time you jump.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 13:27
WoW Players Are Getting a Massive Class Tuning Pass in Tuesday’s Patch 12.0.5
Patch 12.0.5 drops Tuesday with huge class changes across nearly every spec. Healers get flat buffs, Hunters get Explosive Shot back, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 13:20
Zenless Zone Zero’s New Eridan Sunset Special Program Comes With Surprises
New Zenless Zone Zero 2.8 livestream announced with story teasers, characters, events, and a redemption code!
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Today at 13:15
Best 1.2 AIC Factory Blueprints for Arknights: Endfield
Patch 1.2 adds new materials and production chains, so here are ready-to-use AIC blueprint setups for farming Hetonite efficiently!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Today at 11:45
Do This Quest Now to Skip the Voidforge Grind in Patch 12.0.5
A repeatable quest lets players bank Voidforge progress before Patch 12.0.5 goes live, saving hours of grinding once the feature unlocks.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:15
Diablo 4’s New Endgame Could Finally Fix the Season Drop-Off
War Plans and Echoing Hatred promise to kill the mid-season drop-off. Here’s what the new endgame actually changes for players.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 18:05
Players Flooded Mythic+ This Week, But One Dungeon Still Needs Nerfs
Dungeon week pushed M+ runs higher, but one dungeon still lags far behind the pack. Here’s which one needs nerfs and why it matters.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:03
Time Stop vs Electromagnetism – NTE Launch Banners Fully Revealed
Neverness to Everness reveals its launch banners with Nanally and Hotori, alongside a detailed look at its gacha system with no 50/50!
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Yesterday at 14:50
Neverness to Everness Revealed Over 120 Free Pulls at Launch
Neverness to Everness revealed launch rewards with over 120 free pulls at release, surprise free characters, and more!
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Yesterday at 13:20
Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.2 Upcoming Characters Overview
Version 4.2 of Honkai: Star Rail arrives April 22, featuring new characters Silver Wolf Lv.999 and Evanescia alongside the Elation Trailblazer.
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Yesterday at 11:24
Ready for NA Fan Festival 2026 this April?
Don’t know what’s new with FFXIV Fan Fest 2026? Here’s everything on free stage events, item sales, and even the JP Fan Fest ticket lottery!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Apr 18, 2026 at 23:18
Neverness to Everness Goes Big in Launch Preview
Neverness to Everness reveals final gameplay updates, launch content, and rewards in its last livestream before the upcoming release!
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Apr 18, 2026 at 20:26
Will Genshin Impact’s Version 6.7 Be the Final Luna Patch Before Snezhnaya?
A new Genshin Impact leak suggests Version 6.7 could be the final Luna patch before 7.0, but players remain skeptical based on past patterns!
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Apr 18, 2026 at 12:11
Capcom’s New IP Pragmata Is Already Winning Over Players
Pragmata is off to a strong start on Steam with overwhelmingly positive reviews praising its gameplay, performance, and characters!
Other Games
Other
Apr 18, 2026 at 11:43
Lorath’s Nightmare Hints at What’s Coming Next in Diablo 4
Blizzard’s final ‘On Nightmare’s Wings’ chapter teases a dark future for Sanctuary, and players think it points to the next big D4 threat.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 17, 2026 at 22:24
Clear M12S Now or Miss Your Shot at BiS Before Patch 7.5
Patch 7.5 and the new Ultimate are only weeks away. Here’s what’s tripping up groups in M12S and how to lock in BiS before the window closes.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Apr 17, 2026 at 21:20
WoW Midnight April 17 Hotfixes: Void Breacher Title and Voidspire Photosensitivity
WoW Midnight April 17 hotfixes fix the missing Void Breacher title reward for Delver’s Journey Rank 10 players.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 17, 2026 at 18:56
FFXIV Patch 7.5 Drops April 28: Here’s What Players Get
The release date is locked, Beastmaster is coming, and the content list is bigger than expected. Here’s everything arriving April 28.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Apr 17, 2026 at 18:35
WoW Weekly Returns: Patch 12.0.5, Twitch Drops & Classic Updates
WoW Weekly is back with Patch 12.0.5 news, Twitch Drops, Classic updates and more—here’s everything happening in Azeroth this week.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 17, 2026 at 17:22
Players Say Blizzard Is Spoiling Lord of Hatred Before Launch
Diablo 4 fans are pushing back as Lord of Hatred reveals pile up. The concern: the best story moments may already be out before launch.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 17, 2026 at 15:01
Players Say Diablo 4’s Warlock Is Already Looking Broken
Content creators breaking down the Warlock’s skill tree say the damage numbers are ‘ridiculous.’ The only question left is how overpowered it gets.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 17, 2026 at 14:31
You’re Wasting Action Bar Space in WoW — This Stream Deck Trick Fixes It
Free up your WoW action bars with this simple Stream Deck setup. Use macros, mounts, and raid tools without cluttering your UI.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 17, 2026 at 13:56
WoW Tanks Can Finally Stop Memorizing M+ Routes
Patch 12.0.5 lets tanks keep enemy highlighting on at any key level, giving groups a built-in route and removing one of tanking’s biggest headaches in WoW.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 17, 2026 at 10:29
Blizzard Just Made It Way Easier to Test the Warlock on D2R’s PTR
Four free endgame Warlock templates are now live on the D2R 3.2 PTR. No grind needed, just log in and start testing.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Apr 17, 2026 at 08:41
Pearl Murloc Housing Decor Twitch Drop Coming Soon
A new upcoming Twitch drop is about to make your house way more pearly and murloc-y, so get ready to grab it by simply watching some WoW!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 16, 2026 at 22:05
The Most Played and Best Performing Specs in the Raids: DPS Logs
From Frost Mage to Demonology Warlock, the popularity and damage charts for the three raids show us the best and most played specs!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 16, 2026 at 20:00
Blizzard Is About to Show Everything Coming in Lord of Hatred
Blizzard has announced a Diablo 4 livestream soon, revealing final details for the Lord of Hatred expansion, including new systems and more!
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 16, 2026 at 17:47
New Voidforge Gear System in 12.0.5: Obtain and Further Upgrade Powerful Gear
The Voidforge system in Patch 12.0.5 allows you to chase powerful pieces of gear and further upgrade their item levels. Learn more about it!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 16, 2026 at 17:23
WoW 12.0.5 Is Huge: Full Patch Notes, Class Tuning & New Activities Coming April 21
WoW Patch 12.0.5 arrives April 21 with Void Assaults, Decor Duels, class tuning and more. Full patch notes and updates here.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 16, 2026 at 17:11
New Decor Duels 12.0.5 Activity Detailed: All Abilities, Rewards and More
All the details on the new PvP instanced activity coming in 12.0.5 are here, from what you can do as a hider or seeker, to a list of rewards.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 16, 2026 at 16:14
Players Just Saw Lilith’s New Role in Diablo 4, and It’s a Big Shift
Lilith isn’t your enemy in Lord of Hatred. A newly revealed cutscene shows her biggest shift yet, and players are stunned.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 16, 2026 at 10:14
Catch Up With FFXIV Patch 7.5 91st PLL Before Friday!
Be prepared for Part 2 of the Patch 7.5 Live Letter happening this Friday! Here’s everything you need to know from last month’s Live Letter.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Apr 15, 2026 at 21:41
WoW Is Finally Fixing One of Mythic Raiding’s Biggest Problems
A long-requested change to Mythic raiding is finally coming to WoW Midnight, and it could open the door for a lot more guilds.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 15, 2026 at 20:22
Your Healer Will Feel Different After WoW’s 12.0.5 Class Changes
Druid damage jumps 40%, Paladin healing surges, and Disc Priest atonement drops hard. Patch 12.0.5 hits next week.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 15, 2026 at 19:27
WoW BCC Anniversary Edition: Overlords of Outland – Everything Coming May 14
Overlords of Outland launches May 14 in WoW TBC Classic with new raids, Arena Season 2, faction reps, and rewards. Get ready for Outland!
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Apr 15, 2026 at 18:56
WELCOME TO ICY VEINS!
On Icy Veins, you will find news and guides about your favorite video games:
- Class guides for World of Warcraft reviewed by top players and theorycrafters, as well as guides for The Midnight Expansion, PvP Season 1, Mythic+ Season 1, Dungeons, etc.;
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- Barbarian builds, Druid builds, Necromancer builds, Rogue builds, Sorcerer builds, and various guides for Diablo 4;
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CHANGELOG
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27 Mar. 2027: Thorns Bombardment Crusader Gear, Gems, and Paragon Points
- Added Season 38 advice for Ethereal weapons.
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27 Mar. 2027: Thorns Bombardment Crusader Introduction
- Added Season 38 advice for Ethereal weapons.
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27 Mar. 2027: Thorns Bombardment Crusader Speed Farming
- Added Season 38 advice for Ethereal weapons.
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14 Apr. 2026: Cissia
- Updated Drive Discs, W-Engines, Mindscapes, Playstyles.
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13 Apr. 2026: Demonology Warlock Builds and Talents
- Updated dungeon talents after further bugfixes.