Genuinely legendary game designer Ron Gilbert – whose works include the classic adventure game Monkey Island, the RTS Total Annihilation (as producer), and the term “cutscenes” – is making a new game.
02.05.2024 - 14:31 / wowhead.com
The Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch is live! As many players are leveling up their alts and preparing their characters for Cataclysm's official launch on May 20th, we decided to consult our Class Guides to detail which Professions best suit each Class Specialization!
Cataclysm Classic Pre-Patch Overview Guide New Race and Class Combinations — Cataclysm Classic
Engineering
Engineering changes quite a bit in Cataclysm Classic but thankfully, it is still the strongest option for dungeon and raid utility to maximize our tanking ability. Engineers will be able to craft Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades that can be socketed with Engineering unique gems called cogwheels. These cogwheel slots are highly customizable and can give bonuses like Fractured Cogwheel and Quick Cogwheel.
Alchemy
Alchemy becomes a stronger profession in Cataclysm due to the introduction of new profession specific craftable trinkets. The choice for Blood Death Knight is Lifebound Alchemist Stone due to Stamina and Mastery stat bonuses. This trinket is a strong starting trinket that can be used before you even hit level 85 and won't be replaced until you see Symbiotic Worm drop and have acquired Mirror of Broken Images / Mirror of Broken Images from their respective Reputations.
Blood Death Knight Professions
Frost & Unholy
Engineering
Engineering is, yet again, the largest possible damage increase you can acquire throughout Cataclysm. Engineering offers a powerful helmet Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades starting from Phase 1, which lasts well into the first tier of raiding. It also offers you Cogwheels, which are Engineering-specific gems granting 208 of a secondary stat, which you can use two of in your helmet. Besides this, it grants you access to explosives that you can use to squeeze in an extra bit of damage.
Blacksmithing
For Blacksmithing, nothing has really changed since Wrath of the Lich King. As a Blacksmith, you gain access to an extra socket for your Bracers and Gloves via Socket Bracer and Socket Gloves. Again, simple math will tell you that with regular gems you gain +80 Strength, but when Epic-quality gems are released later in the game, you will gain +100 Strength, thus making Blacksmithing + Engineering your best combination in the very late game.
Frost Death Knight Professions Unholy Death Knight Professions
Engineering
Engineering offers a strong head slot item early on with Camouflage Bio-Optic Killshades letting you choose your own stats. It also gives access to one of the biggest pieces of utility Nitro Boosts. It also provide one of the highest DPS increases through Synapse Springs. It is however currently not known if Nitro Boosts will have a
Genuinely legendary game designer Ron Gilbert – whose works include the classic adventure game Monkey Island, the RTS Total Annihilation (as producer), and the term “cutscenes” – is making a new game.
If you're a Troll looking to complete your Heritage Armor questline, you may want to consider which character you do it on — there's a cosmetic that is only being awarded to Hunters, Death Knights, and Warriors. Players completing the questline to find the lost Loa of the Darkspear noticed that, while some classes were being awarded Loa's Blade-Blessing, a Two-Handed Sword cosmetic, others were not receiving the blade. While other Heritage Armor questlines, such as the chain for Night Elves, rewarded weapons like the Duskrune Glaive regardless of class ability to use them, the Troll questline does not — and many players may not even know they're missing an item because of it. Thankfully, there's at least a workaround for those who are looking to collect this appearance.
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arguably has the best Vault Suits in the entire franchise but players wanting to look a little more like the Dwellers of Vault 33 are in luck because a new mod adds an authentic recreation of their outfits. Adventuring across the Appalachian Wasteland is no easy feat so it's helpful to have a good set of armor covering one's back in the event that the Scorched or a Feral Ghoul leaps out of nowhere. While the Vault Suit may not be the most effective shield against enemies, it's undeniably a stylish post-apocalyptic outfit,
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The Bond you build between characters in can create romances, unlock side quests, and more. Gifts are the best way to deepen the relationships you have with your favorite companions, allowing those allies to give you access to new gear, weapon styles, and even skill points. The right items presented to various characters will let their Bond with you grow much faster as your journey continues.
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We previously highlighted the Earthen Heritage armor at the start of Alpha. With the latest Alpha build, we've datamined a more complete version of the Earthen Heritage Armor. Explore quintessential Earthen armor available for the new Allied Race in The War Within! Be sure to check out all the information on Earthen below including customizations, racials, unlock requirements, and more! Earthen Allied Race Overview — Racials, Customization, and More!
Helldivers 2 has been one of 2024's most beloved titles ever since launch, proving that live service titles can be extremely popular if they're properly supported and fans are properly respected. Unfortunately, Arrowhead is now throwing a lot of that goodwill into the trash, as players recently found out that they'll need to sign up to a PlayStation Network and link it to Steam if they want to continue playing the game past June 4.