News and Guides for World of Warcraft, Diablo, FFXIV, and more
Mists of Pandaria Classic Hotfixes, February 12th
We have a two-issue batch of hotfixes today, with a weapon and toy getting some tweaks!
MoP Classic
MoP
Today at 01:34
WoW Players Were Getting PvP Flagged Without Knowing It: Midnight Pre-Patch Hotfixes, February 12th
We have a few fixes today, with gold rewards returning, the lumber hatchet being purchasable again, and a PvP fix.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 01:29
Population Density Adjustments Coming to Burning Crusade Classic Zones
Blizzard will be implementing some adjustments to just how many players you’ll be able to see, as they reduce the “congestion” that’s been happening.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Today at 00:59
Missing Gold Rewards for War Within World Quests and More Return!
It’s back! Gold rewards return as Blizzard fix the bug that removed them from TWW World Quests, weeklies, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 00:02
Apollo Arrives as Deadlock’s Final Old Gods, New Blood Hero
Apollo is now live in Deadlock as the final Old Gods, New Blood hero, bringing parries, Cursed debuffs, and a high-skill kit focused on timing and repositioning.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 23:26
Blizzard Are Fixing the Incorrect Armor Values in BCC!
It seems Outland’s denizens have gotten quite a lot beefier in the armor department, but Blizzard is fixing it!
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Yesterday at 23:14
Players Should Grab These Easy 5 Mounts Before They Go Away For Another Year!
Love Is in the Air brings a once-a-year opportunity for some rare mounts, and there’s only a week and a half left to get them!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:28
Echoing Hatred Is Diablo 4’s New Endless Endgame Mode
Echoing Hatred introduces an endless mode to Diablo 4, throwing players into infinite waves of enemies with scaling difficulty and increasingly valuable rewards. Access is rare, making every run count.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 22:25
WoW’s New Premium Housing Currency Is Live — Here’s What It Costs
Hearthsteel just hit the Battle.net shop with real-money decor bundles. Here’s every price tier and what’s available at launch.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:03
Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening Is Live — Don’t Miss These Rewards
Diablo 4’s Lunar Awakening event is live, offering bonus XP, enhanced Shrines, and exclusive Lunar-themed cosmetics for a limited time during Season 11.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 20:59
Players Think WoW’s Pinterest Collab Confirms Housing Photos
A datamined camera toy, photo-sharing code, and now a Pinterest deal. Players are connecting the pieces, and it all points to one feature.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:51
WoW Midnight’s New Pangolin Mounts: How to Get Them All
Midnight brings Pangolins to Zul’Aman with two confirmed mounts from world events and rare drops. Here’s where to find each one.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:39
Players Found WoW Midnight’s Fastest Travel Method, and It’s a Fish
A tradeable fish teleports you to any Midnight zone in 2 seconds with no cooldown. It might also be your best early gold opportunity.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:13
Ashveil Ascension and Talent Materials in Honkai: Star Rail
Check out the Ascension, Skills and Trace Materials for Ashveil ahead of Version 4.1. Learn everything you need to know here!
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Yesterday at 19:11
Did Blizzard Just Tease Torment V for Diablo 4?
A Torment V indicator briefly appeared during the Lord of Hatred Spotlight stream. Is Diablo 4 getting a new World Tier?
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 18:15
Stop Wasting Respecs: This Is the Fastest Warlock Leveling Path for D2R
Starting Warlock can go wrong fast. This leveling guide shows the easiest and fastest way from Level 1 to Hell without wasting respecs.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Yesterday at 17:50
Diablo 4 Teases Major Barbarian Skill Changes in Lord of Hatred
Diablo 4’s expanded skill trees introduce new branches for Barbarian, including seismic lines, quakes, Fire conversion, and summoned Ancients!
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 15:49
New Grimoires, Uniques, and Runewords Arrive in Diablo 2 Resurrected
Diablo 2 Resurrected adds new Grimoires, Unique items, Sets, and Runewords to supercharge your builds.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Yesterday at 14:59
Chrono Odyssey Q&A Session
Chrono Odyssey Q&A recap: camera updates, combat balance, consumable changes, Matrix System details, PvP insights, and more from the devs.
Chrono Odyssey
Chrono
Yesterday at 14:50
D2R Players Can Finally Organize Loot with New Filters and Stash Stacking
Reign of the Warlock adds loot filters and stacking items to D2 Resurrected, but not everyone is happy about how these systems are unlocked.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Yesterday at 13:27
Lord of Hatred Campaign Bridges Diablo 2 Lore and Diablo 4 Systems
The Lord of Hatred campaign connects Sanctuary’s past to the present, showing the Warlock’s rise and integrating new endgame systems into the story.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 13:03
Gothic Remake Just Revealed When You Return to the Colony
THQ Nordic finally confirmed the long-awaited launch window in a new trailer showing factions, survival, and life inside the barrier.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 10:37
Diablo 4 Players Report Missing Rewards From Reign of the Warlock
Players who purchased the Reign of the Warlock expansion for Diablo 2 Resurrected report missing Diablo 4 rewards.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 09:51
Diablo 4 Brings Set Bonuses Back with Talismans
Set bonuses are finally returning to Diablo 4 with the new Talisman system. Players can equip Charms to unlock powerful buffs, stack skill enhancements, and boost their endgame builds like never before.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 03:47
Everything Announced in the Diablo 4 Spotlight Stream
From the Warlock to War Plans and Echoing Hatred, catch up on all the major Diablo 4 reveals from the Diablo Spotlight Showcase.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 01:34
Every Stormray Mount in WoW Midnight and How to Get Them
Midnight brings back the fan-favorite Nether Ray model with new Stormray mounts. Here’s every source, from rare drops to Renown rewards.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 01:25
Highguard Hit 97K Players on Day One, Then Layoffs Started
The Game Awards reveal drew a huge crowd, but zero marketing follow-up left Highguard struggling. Now the dev team is paying the price.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 01:12
Diablo 4 Is Rebuilding Every Skill Tree in Lord of Hatred
Over 120 new and reworked skill options are coming to all classes, and they change how every build works from level one.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 00:57
Diablo 4’s Loot Filter Changes How You Farm in Lord of Hatred
Blizzard confirmed the most-requested feature is coming to all players. Here’s what it means for your endgame grind.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 00:39
6 Warlock Builds Are Ready for You in Diablo 2 Resurrected
The new D2R class just dropped and full build guides are already live. Pick your playstyle and skip the respec grind.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Yesterday at 00:16
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.;
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12 Feb. 2026: Guardian Druid Leveling
- Updated for 12.0.1 level gating.
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12 Feb. 2026: Survival Hunter Builds and Talents
- Updated Hero Talent recommendation across the board.
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12 Feb. 2026: Survival Hunter Gear and Best in Slot
- Added note on 2-Hand vs Dual Wielding.
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12 Feb. 2026: Survival Hunter Mythic+ Guide
- Updated Mythic+ Build Recommendation.
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12 Feb. 2026: Survival Hunter Rotation, Cooldowns, and Abilities
- Updated Pack Leader Single-Target Rotation significantly.