Midnight Class Guides
News and Guides for World of Warcraft, Diablo, FFXIV, and more
Is Marvel Rivals Blood Hunt Better Than Zombies?
Marvel Rivals’ Blood Hunt is here with new bosses, heroes, and deeper progression—but is it better than Zombies? Here’s what changed before July 30.
Other Games
Other
Today at 23:09
Players Affected by Voidcore Bonus Roll Bugs to Receive Refunds Soon
Players who have spent Voidcore bonus roll coins prior to yesterday’s hotfix will be refunded in the next few days! Learn what caused the bug.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 22:58
Did Diablo 4 Developers Just Tease an Underwater Cow Level?
A bizarre livestream tease has players wondering if Diablo 4 is hiding an underwater version of the iconic cow level.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 22:19
War Plans Are Changing Diablo 4 Endgame Forever
Diablo 4’s War Plans system reshapes the endgame, letting players chain activities, add modifiers, and customize rewards for deeper, more dynamic runs.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 21:54
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Global Launch Times Revealed
Blizzard moved the Lord of Hatred launch up by a full day, and pre-downloads start sooner than expected. Here’s when you can actually play.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 21:48
Diablo 4 Pit Overhaul Brings Faster Runs and Better Rewards
Five floors, fewer dead ends, and no more death penalties. The Pit rework changes how endgame runs actually feel in Lord of Hatred.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 21:32
More WoW Subscription Price Increases, Up to 37% in Latin America – Renew Before June 22
More WoW subscription price increases have been announced, this time affecting several Latin American countries.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 21:17
Diablo 4 Players Finally Get the Set Bonuses They’ve Begged For
Sets return through a new Talisman socket board that layers Seals and Charms onto your existing gear, no slot sacrifice required.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 21:04
Overwatch Is Getting Five New Diablo 4 Skins for Lord of Hatred
Overwatch x Hatred’s Reckoning runs April 28 to May 18 with five new Legendary Diablo skins, returning favorites, and Twitch Drops.
Other Games
Other
Today at 20:53
FFXIV Players Have Days Left to Win a PC Case and Vote on Fan Art
Voting closes Sunday and the HYTE PC case giveaway runs only through May 1. Here’s what Warriors of Light need to enter before time runs out.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Today at 20:52
Players Can Grab Free Lord of Hatred Cosmetics Just by Watching
Diablo 4 is handing out free Lord of Hatred cosmetics through Twitch Drops, but each reward window closes fast and one has a catch.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 20:36
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred Rune Rework: Less Clutter, More Purpose
Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred rune changes cut clutter, improve target farming, and integrate runes into the Horadric Cube for smoother endgame progression.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 20:19
Diablo 4’s Hatred’s Downfall Community Challenge Explained
The Hatred’s Downfall Community Challenge turns Diablo 4 progression into a global goal, with a massive Paragon grind and a shared reward.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 19:48
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred Full Blog Post Now Available!
Blizzard has just released the full blog post for Diablo IV’s next expansion, Lord of Hatred.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 19:22
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred Official Patch Notes Are Out
Patch 3.0.1 notes are out ahead of Lord of Hatred. Here is everything Blizzard is changing for when the expansion launches.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 19:12
FFXIV Players Are About to Learn the Next Patch’s Biggest Secrets
Fan Fest kicks off in under 24 hours with a keynote that could drop Ultimate raid details, Patch 7.5 surprises, and Beastmaster reveals.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Today at 19:02
Diablo 4 Players Are About to Want This Limited-Edition Guitar
Blizzard’s new Jackson guitar leans fully into Diablo’s darkest aesthetic, and collectors are going to want this limited run before it’s gone.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 18:15
Diablo 4’s Reworked Skill Trees: A Massive Upgrade?
A new Reddit thread in r/Diablo is comparing the Barbarian’s new and old skill trees side-by-side to understand exactly what is different.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 17:32
Ubisoft Revealed Black Flag Resynced, and It Is Better Than You Thought!
Ubisoft has fully announced Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, and the livestream came with a lot of revelations and surprises!
Other Games
Other
Today at 17:02
007: First Light Just Showed Us How Bond Really Plays
IO Interactive just dropped new 007: First Light gameplay and it covers everything from gadgets to a full live service mode.
Other Games
Other
Today at 17:02
Players Fear Lord of Hatred Is Bringing Back D4’s Worst Grind
Lord of Hatred’s new crafting materials and affix systems have players worried Diablo 4’s most frustrating grind is about to return.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 16:38
Korn Is Back After 4 Years and It Is for Diablo 4
Korn just released “Reward The Scars,” their first new song since 2022, inspired by Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred. Stream it now ahead of the April 28 launch.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 16:10
Black Flag Resynced Collector’s Edition Leaked and It Is Not Cheap
A new leak revealed the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Collector’s Edition, including a figurine and release date.
Other Games
Other
Today at 14:58
Nexon’s New MMO Looks Promising But Players Are Skeptical
Nexon announced a new MMORPG called Embers of the Uncrowned, but early reactions show players are already worried about monetization and design.
Other Games
Other
Today at 13:58
Should You Pull Lauma or Nefer in Genshin Impact’s Next Banner?
Lauma and Nefer are coming back in Genshin Impact Luna VI Phase 2, but are they still worth pulling, and should you get both or not?
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Today at 13:53
Scars of Honor Class Overview
Explore all 10 classes in Scars of Honor, including playstyles, skill trees, and more to ensure you’re choosing the right class for you.
Other Games
Other
Today at 13:43
Judgement for Warriors?! WoW 12.0.5 Makes Void Tier 2 Sets Class-Agnostic
Void Tier 2 sets in WoW 12.0.5 are armour-type restricted but not class-bound, allowing wider transmog access per armour type.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 12:46
The Darkwell Was Hidden Beneath the Sunwell This Entire Time?!
Players discover Blizzard hid the Darkwell phase beneath the Sunwell in WoW, with stacked instances revealing how the phasing was done.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 11:27
WoW Subscription Prices to Rise by Up to 37% in Select Regions – Renew Before June 22
WoW subscription prices rise by up to 37% in select regions on June 22. Renew early to lock in current prices and save money.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 10:42
In Case You Missed It: You Can Direct Valeera With Pings in WoW Midnight
You can use pings to direct Valeera’s attacks in Delves. Most players never knew this was possible, and it makes a real difference in higher-tier runs.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 10:29
It’s Safe to Roll for Loot: Voidcore Bonus Roll Repeat Gear Bug Fixes
An issue with the new bonus roll mechanic has been fixed, and players should no longer receive duplicate items from it!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 05:24
Bonus Roll, Class, Decor Duel and Voidcore Fixes: Midnight 12.0.5 Hotfixes, April 22nd
We have plenty of improvements in the first hotfixes of the new patch, from classes to Voidcores, quests, professions, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:43
How to Get Two Exclusive Cosmetics in Diablo IV
Tune in to Diablo IV streams during the Lord of Hatred developer update stream to unlock two exclusive livestream cosmetic rewards.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 20:55
Hoyoverse Teases Snezhnaya Stream for Genshin Impact
HoYoverse just announced a new Genshin Impact stream that will explore Snezhnaya and what is next for the game!
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Yesterday at 20:38
The Best Mythic+ DPS Specs for Patch 12.0.5: Tier List
There’s a new patch with a giant class tuning pass, so here’s where the specs came out in our Mythic+ tier list
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:56
Diablo 4 Players Are Divided on Lord of Hatred’s Unique Changes
Lord of Hatred’s Unique affix changes promise deeper endgame chases, but players fear more RNG could push the grind past the breaking point.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 18:48
Players Think Lord of Hatred’s Opening Just Broke Mephisto
The Diablo 4 Lord of Hatred opening cinematic sets a dark tone for the expansion, teasing Neyrelle’s suffering, prophecy, and Mephisto’s fear.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 18:40
Torment XII Is Here, and Most Diablo 4 Players Shouldn’t Touch It
Torment XII sounds tempting, but most players will waste hours there. Here’s which tier actually matches your build right now.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 17:57
Players Finally Get Back the Feature Diablo 4 Should Have Kept
Lord of Hatred previews confirm the map overlay is back, fixing a quality-of-life gap players have complained about since launch.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 17:53
Add Challenges to Your Ritual Site Experience for More Rewards
Ritual Sites are one of the new world events you can engage in Patch 12.0.5. Customize them by adding challenges and obtain more rewards!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 17:44
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On Icy Veins, you will find news and guides about your favorite video games:
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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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21 Apr. 2026: Blacksmithing Guide
- Added a detailed leveling section.
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21 Apr. 2026: Enchanting Guide
- Added a detailed leveling section.