News and Guides for World of Warcraft, Diablo, FFXIV, and more
The RPG Giants of Square Enix: Sales, Success, and Legacy
From Final Fantasy to Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix showcases its most successful franchises, their sales milestones, and impact on the RPG world.
Other Games
Other
Today at 12:23
All Druid Buffs, Nerfs, and Reworks Coming in Diablo 4 Season 11
Here are all final Druid changes coming to Diablo 4 Season 11, including Grizzly Rage reworks, Spirit adjustments, buffs, and more!
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 11:44
All Diablo 4 Spiritborn Changes in Season 11
All Spiritborn updates coming in Diablo 4 Season 11, including skill buffs, passive changes, Spirit Hall reworks, bug fixes, and more.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 11:16
Someone Just Built a Hadron Collider in WoW Housing
A Hadron Collider inside WoW’s housing system? That’s exactly what one player cooked up, with impossibly long hallways housing the collider!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 09:37
Midnight Beta Season 1 Dungeon Tuning, December 4th
Midnight’s Mythic+ dungeons get nerfs and fixes during this week’s testing, with Windrunner Spire getting the majority of the changes.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 04:57
Metroid Prime 4 Locks Bike Music Behind Amiibo
The feature, ordinarily unlocked at 100% exploration completion, can be obtained early through an Amiibo.
Other Games
Other
Today at 01:20
Free Diablo 4 Axe Cosmetic Twitch Drop for Season 11
Season 11 kicks off with a fresh Diablo 4 Twitch Drop, giving players a free shot at the Barbute Hacker one-handed Axe cosmetic. All you need to do is watch two hours of eligible Diablo 4 streams to claim it—no game ownership required.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 00:42
Diablo 4’s Sanctification Rework: All Buffs, Zero Downsides
Sanctification is finally getting the glow-up players wanted. After a rough PTR run filled with frustrating dead rolls and unwanted affix replacements, Season 11 reworks the system so it’s all upside. No more losing crucial stats, no more tanking your Uniques, and no more “Indestructible” disappointment. Sanctification now strictly boosts your gear, giving you cleaner upgrades, tighter ranges, and more meaningful power without any of the drawbacks that held it back.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 23:55
Incredible Guild Hall Room Showcases All Classes
Another massively impressive house, this time on the inside! Check out this guild hall, showcasing all the classes.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:54
Transmog Costs Dramatically Reduced in Midnight Beta, To 5 Times Cheaper
Transmog prices for the new Midnight outfit system have been DRAMATICALLY reduced, with discounts of 3-5x, so let’s take a look at the costs!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:37
One Month of Server-Renaming Rights Is on the Line in China’s PvP Event
Server-wide bragging rights are up for grabs as guilds fight for renaming control in Titan Reforged’s latest PvP event.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Yesterday at 18:14
Your New Player Housing “Home” Button Is Already in the Game
Players are skipping menus and teleporting home instantly with a simple trick Blizzard didn’t surface. Here’s why everyone’s adding it.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:49
Players Are Already Breaking Housing With This Floating Home Trick
Everyone’s trying this new housing trick that lifts your whole build into the air. The method is simple… once you know the secret.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:33
You’re Leaving Free House XP Behind Without These Tricks!
Most players stop at the slow methods. These simple tricks boost your House Level fast without draining your gold or grinding all night!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:08
You Will Not Need to Hunt for Healing Potions Anymore in Season 11
Season 11 changes healing in a big way. Potions heal instantly, recharge over time, and new sustain stats make long fights far less punishing.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 15:47
Is the PlayStation 5 a Great Generation or the Worst?
PlayStation Japan shared a 5-year PS5 release timeline, and it instantly reignited the debate: best or worst generation?
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 15:39
Diablo 4 Season 11 Sorcerer Teleport Rework & Defensive Nerfs
Sorcerers get a large mix of Teleport changes, defensive nerfs, Aspect updates, and a powerful new Unique in Diablo 4 Season 11!
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 14:19
Diablo 4 Season 11 – All Rogue Buffs and Nerfs Explained
Rogues get a solid round of changes in Diablo 4 Season 11, including damage buffs, specialization updates, and a new Unique item!
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 11:28
Mina the Hollower Could Make or Break Yacht Club Games
Delayed projects and financial troubles mean the indie studio may lose their independence if Mina isn’t a hit.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 08:37
Motes to Epoch Conversion, Two New Illusions Added, and More: Legion Remix Changes in Patch 11.2.7
Get two new illusions and trade your item motes for Epoch Challenge artifact boosts and more in this week’s Remix patch changes.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 06:21
Legion Remix Housing Decor Items Now Available!
Here are all the Housing decor items added to the Legion Remix vendor with the new patch! Grab them all before the event ends.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:37
Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Libra Cup Champions Meeting Guide
Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s Libra Cup Champion’s Meeting is coming on December 8 and here’s how you can prepare for it.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 00:30
Diablo 4 Teases Chaos Armor Return in a Future Season
Chaos Armor was one of the most beloved mechanics Diablo 4 has ever introduced, and fans have been asking for its return ever since. In the latest Season 11 Developer Update, Blizzard finally confirmed that the spirit of Chaos Armor is coming back to the game—just not in its original form. While it won’t return as a full seasonal gimmick, its core idea of opening up build freedom and unique slot flexibility is officially on the table again.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 00:23
All Three Raids, Story Mode, Mythic+, PvP, and Delves: Midnight Season 1 Release Schedule
The full release schedule for Midnight raids, Mythic+, PvP and Delves is here, as Blizzard detail the unlock times for Season 1!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:12
Healer Burst Nerfs, Big Class Tuning, UI Improvements: Midnight Beta Dev Notes, December 3rd
We have big class changes, for healers in particular, as their burst and proc healing gets nerfed. There’s also many UI improvements, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:05
Huge Diablo 4 Vendor & Crafting Changes in Season 11
Season 11 is bringing some of the biggest vendor and crafting shake-ups Diablo 4 has seen yet. Nearly every major system—from Salvaging to Masterworking to Tempering—is getting reworked, and those changes come with new material costs, redesigned workflows, and updated item upgrade paths. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the economy heading into the new season, this overhaul is going to impact how you salvage, craft, and optimize your gear in a big way.
Diablo IV
D4
Dec 03, 2025 at 23:11
Diablo 4’s Tower Mode Will Not Launch With Season 11
Diablo 4’s Tower mode is delayed. It will arrive mid-season as a Beta that Blizzard wants to refine with player feedback.
Diablo IV
D4
Dec 03, 2025 at 22:23
Midnight Mythic Dungeon Testing Begins Today
Midnight’s Season 1 Mythic dungeon testing begins today with four dungeons available on the Beta. Check out all the details.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Dec 03, 2025 at 21:46
Many New Buggy Appearances Added to Legion Remix, but Don’t Worry, You Will Get Them!
New appearances have been added to already bought ensembles in Legion Remix, but don’t worry – you’ll get them eventually!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Dec 03, 2025 at 21:34
Diablo 4 Speeds Up Skill Tree Progression in Season 11
Season 11 speeds up Diablo 4’s early game. All skill slots unlock at level 1 and core abilities open faster, giving builds a quicker start.
Diablo IV
D4
Dec 03, 2025 at 20:58
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 War Within Season 3, PvP Season 3, Mythic+ Season 3, Dungeons, etc.;
- Guides for FFXIV written by theorycrafters from The Balance Discord server: Dark Knight, Ninja, Summoner, and more.
- Barbarian builds, Druid builds, Necromancer builds, Rogue builds, Sorcerer builds, and various guides for Diablo 4;
- Build guides for Tanks, Bruisers, Melee Assassins, Ranged Assassins, Supports, and Healers as well as Map Guides, Tier Lists, and more for Heroes of the Storm;
- Class guides for WoW Classic, as well as guides for dungeons and professions.
CHANGELOG
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09 Dec. 2025: Balance Druid
- Updated for Season 13 with the launch of Throne of Thunder.
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09 Dec. 2025: Balance Druid Enchants, Consumables
- Updated with new Legendary meta gems for Phase 3.
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09 Dec. 2025: Balance Druid Gear and Best in Slot
- Updated for Phase 3.
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09 Dec. 2025: Balance Druid Pre-Raid Gear
- Updated for Phase 3.
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09 Dec. 2025: Balance Druid PvP Gear
- Updated for Season 13 with the launch of Throne of Thunder.