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Many Class Fixes, Renown Fix, Lumber XP, Event Improvements: Massive Midnight Hotfixes, March 4th

We have a colossal batch of hotfixes today, with many class fixes, Housing decor additions, lumbering giving XP, Renown fixes, and more. Today at 03:20 by Starym

Arthas Returns in a Deluxe Lich King Elite Edition Figure and Brings Some Transmog With Him

This brand new deluxe and official figure of Arthas, The Lich King, not only brings detachable hands and heads, it’s also got some transmog! Yesterday at 22:01 by Starym

Here’s Everything to Know About Rossina Wulfperl Luppino

Arknights: Endfield Version 1.1 is soon and it’s bringing some brand new Operators, including Rossi! Here’s everything we know so far. Yesterday at 20:04 by Otamaton

The Supreme Leader Bursts into Arknights: Endfield

Tangtang has been announced as the next Chartered Headhunting Banner for Arknights: Endfield. This Cryo Caster is ready to make some problems! Yesterday at 19:28 by Rein Tenebrae

Heartopia’s March Update Brings Major Gameplay Upgrades and New Content

Discover everything coming in the Heartopia March 5th update including new features, gameplay improvements and the upcoming festival. Yesterday at 17:16 by Holster

Blizzard Survey Asks Diablo 2 Players About Major D2R Changes

Blizzard sent out a Diablo 2: Resurrected survey asking players about features like Act VI, SSF ladders, new mercenaries, and other possible changes. Yesterday at 16:41 by Neviriah

Players Fear WoW Midnight’s Story Is Doomed Without the Rest of the Horde

Players worry WoW Midnight’s story is in danger as the rest of the Horde hasn’t fully arrived to support the fight yet. Yesterday at 16:06 by Emma

Season 12 is not even here yet, but Diablo 4 players are already mapping out Season 13, the Lord of Hatred expansion, and what could come next. Yesterday at 15:40 by Neviriah

Stop Guessing Your Profits: The Tool Every Midnight Gold Maker Is Using

Find the most profitable and fastest-selling items in WoW Midnight using real Auction House data. Craft smarter and maximise your gold. Yesterday at 14:53 by Emma

Cast Your Line Now: Midnight Fishing Rewards Rare Mount & Lost Weapon Cosmetics

Reel in rare rewards in WoW Midnight. Learn how to get the Nether-Warped Drake mount, BoE weapon transmogs, and gold from Fishing. Yesterday at 13:49 by Emma

These Midnight Pre-Patch Collectables You Can Still Grab!

Twilight Ascension may be over, but Midnight Pre-Patch Collectables pets, decor, and transmog are still available Yesterday at 04:14 by EncampedWeevil

New Silvermoon Portal Arrives with Blood Elf Housing Endeavour

A new Blood Elf Housing portal lets players quickly teleport back to Silvermoon with only a 15-minute cooldown. Yesterday at 02:19 by EncampedWeevil

Highguard Shutdown: The End Arrives March 12

Highguard shuts down March 12. After a rough launch and layoffs, servers close for good—one final update gives players a last chance to jump in. Yesterday at 00:55 by EncampedWeevil

Haranir Armor Transmog Fixes Coming Soon

Haranir visual issues are getting fixed sooner than planned, as Blizzard address the number of problems with the transmogs. Yesterday at 00:47 by Starym

Raid Logs Collapse as Players Leave for Midnight Early Access: Damage and Popularity Charts

Early Access removes more than half the playerbase from the raid, as we dive into the specifics of the DPS and popularity rankings! Mar 03, 2026 at 22:09 by Starym

Silvermoon Guards Are Threatening Warlocks and Insulting Trolls in Midnight

Your race and class combo changes how NPCs talk to you in Midnight. Some reactions are brutal, others surprisingly warm. Mar 03, 2026 at 19:31 by Maursean

Stop Wasting Your First Week in Midnight on the Wrong Activities

Most fresh 90s miss the fastest path to Item Level 246 gear. This priority list keeps you ahead of the curve from day one. Mar 03, 2026 at 19:29 by Gogogadgetkat

Blood Elf Player Housing Rewards Revealed—Here’s Everything You Can Earn in the Midnight Endeavour

Every decor reward from the Blood Elf Endeavour, including milestone costs, canvas paintings, and how to access the vendor if it’s not in your neighborhood. Mar 03, 2026 at 19:14 by Emma

Players Are Doing World Events for Champion Gear in Midnight

The strongest gear currently available in Midnight comes from quests relating to Renown and World Event. Do not get left behind! Mar 03, 2026 at 17:51 by Neryssa

WoW Midnight Soundtrack Released—Stream the Full Expansion OST Now

The WoW Midnight soundtrack is now streaming. Relive Silvermoon and Burning Crusade nostalgia with the full expansion OST. Mar 03, 2026 at 17:13 by Emma

Do Not Waste Crests in WoW Midnight: Plan Ahead With This Addon

Upgrade Crests have gone through massive changes in Midnight. Plan on how to spend your Crests efficiently with this spreadsheet and addon! Mar 03, 2026 at 16:01 by Neryssa

Arknights: Endfield’s AIC Changes Let You Build Anywhere

Endfield’s AIC Factory gets massive quality-of-life upgrades! Build facilities anywhere, navigate ziplines more easily, and more! Mar 03, 2026 at 15:40 by Jaym0

Miss This Trick and the 1000 Vile Essence Grind Takes Twice as Long

Miss this trick and the 1000 Vile Essence grind in Maisara Deeps will take twice as long. Here’s how to farm it faster and unlock the mount. Mar 03, 2026 at 14:56 by Emma

The Witcher 4 Is Making Ciri More Dynamic Than Geralt Ever Was

New The Witcher 4 details reveal a more expressive Ciri, over 80 movement animations, underwater traversal, and more. Mar 03, 2026 at 13:30 by Jaym0

No Mythics, No Ancestrals: Diablo 4 Players Take On a New Challenge

How far can you push in Diablo 4 without Mythics or Ancestral gear? Players share late-season builds that still clear high-tier content. Mar 03, 2026 at 12:15 by Jaym0

Pre-Season Power Spike: Players Are Unlocking Midnight’s Best in Slot Trinket

Hit Renown 7 in Voidstorm to unlock a 246 pre-season BiS trinket. Here’s how to claim and upgrade it before Season 1 launches. Mar 03, 2026 at 11:30 by Emma

Obtain a Free Baby Naga Battle Pet From a Discord Quest

A new Discord quest lets players earn a free WoW Battle Pet. It’s easy to miss and only available until March 15, 2026. Mar 03, 2026 at 01:54 by Neryssa

Heroic Dungeon Requirements Lowered, No More Silvermoon Arcantina Portal, Pre-Patch Gear for Resonance: Midnight Hotfixes, March 2nd

We have Arcantina portal changes, easier to get into Heroic dungeons, pre-patch event vendors switching currency, and more in the hotfixes. Mar 03, 2026 at 01:43 by Starym

10 New Talent Points in Midnight and Where to Spend Them

Midnight brings a new level cap, and with it, players gain access to 10 new talents. Find out how to distribute them optimally! Mar 03, 2026 at 00:09 by Stan

The Haranir Are Here: Learn How To Unlock the Allied Race

The Midnight Expansion is now live worldwide, and with it, players can now unlock the Haranir Allied Race. Learn how to unlock this race! Mar 02, 2026 at 23:17 by Neryssa

Want to Hit 90 and Finish the Campaign Fast in Midnight? Just Follow the Arrow With This Addon

The simplest and fastest way to get through the leveling and campaign part of Midnight – all you have to do is follow the arrow! Mar 02, 2026 at 22:04 by Starym

Complete These Side Quests in Midnight for Renown and Fun Items

Players are working on Renown in Midnight. Side quests are a great way to get some extra reputation, as well as some fun rewards! Mar 02, 2026 at 20:13 by Neryssa

Free Diablo 4 Cosmetics During Warlock Livestream

Earn free Diablo 4 cosmetics during the upcoming developer livestream. Here is what you can get and how to unlock the limited-time Twitch Drops. Mar 02, 2026 at 19:14 by Neviriah

Exact Launch Times for WoW Midnight in Every Time Zone

Find out when WoW’s latest expansion officially launches in your region! Mar 02, 2026 at 19:02 by Stan

Run Tier 7 Delves Now So You Can Skip Straight to Tier 8 When Season 1 Drops

Players who clear Tier 7 delves during preseason can jump into Tier 8 on day one and immediately earn Hero and Champion gear from the vault. Mar 02, 2026 at 18:51 by Maursean

Diablo 4 Dev Livestream Reveals Warlock and Next Season

The next Diablo 4 Developer Update will deliver a full look at the Warlock, seasonal system details, and a live Q&A with the dev team! Mar 02, 2026 at 18:24 by Neviriah

Everything That Opens in WoW Midnight Now That Early Access Is Over

Midnight’s full launch adds the Haranir allied race, Arcantina quests, hard Prey hunts, and Mythic 0 dungeons. Here’s what to do first. Mar 02, 2026 at 18:14 by Maursean

Stop Wasting Crests in WoW Midnight. Here Is the Right Upgrade Order

Most fresh Level 90s burn crests on gear they will replace in days. This priority path gets you raid-ready before March 17. Mar 02, 2026 at 16:26 by Neviriah

Shut Up, Danath? Not This Time! Trollbane Breaks the Fourth Wall in Midnight

“Shut up, Danath”? Not anymore! Trollbane’s back in Midnight with jokes, fourth-wall gags, and classic banter in The Arcantina. Mar 02, 2026 at 15:55 by Emma

Do This First in Harandar to Secure the Echo of Aln’ Sharan Mount Before Everyone Else

Do this first in Harandar to unlock Mysterious Skyshards and secure the Echo of Aln’ Sharan mount before everyone else! Mar 02, 2026 at 15:25 by Emma

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03 Mar. 2026: Devastation Evoker Leveling
- Added level 80 talent string.
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- Updated best ring enchant to eyes of the eagle.
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- Updated build and teams.
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- Updated Single-Target Talents, and added Dark Ranger builds.
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- Opener clarifications for Moonlight Chakram.

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