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In Path of Exile, few weapons command respect quite like Starforge. This legendary two-handed sword embodies raw, unrelenting physical force. With its immense base damage, ability to shock enemies with physical hits, and significant life bonus, Starforge...  moreIn Path of Exile, few weapons command respect quite like Starforge. This legendary two-handed sword embodies raw, unrelenting physical force. With its immense base damage, ability to shock enemies with physical hits, and significant life bonus, Starforge transforms any Exile into a force of cosmic devastation.

“Rise of Starforge” explores how to build around this iconic weapon—what classes, skills, and gear choices maximize its potential—and how to carve through Wraeclast and the Atlas with power and style.

What Makes Starforge Special?
Starforge is more than just a high-damage sword. It fundamentally reshapes how you build your character.

Starforge (Infernal Sword):

+400–500% increased Physical Damage

Adds 90–100 flat Physical Damage

Cannot deal Elemental Damage

20% increased Attack Speed

+20% to Maximum Life

Your Physical Damage can Shock

Shocked enemies take increased damage

Key Strengths:
Insane raw physical DPS

Life boost adds durability

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At first glance, it doesn't look like anything special. A bunch set. A tight end drag. A post. A whip. Nothing out of the ordinary.

Whether you're looking for raw damage, creative mechanics, or simply a new twist on faith, strength, or intelligence scaling, these builds bring something unique to the table. From fiery crushers to vampire fists, here are nine setups worth your time.

In Dune: Awakening, survival and dominance hinge on more than just brute force or cunning—spirituality, tradition, and reverence for the desert's mysticism play a significant role in shaping your path. One of the most iconic and revered weapons in this...  moreIn Dune: Awakening, survival and dominance hinge on more than just brute force or cunning—spirituality, tradition, and reverence for the desert's mysticism play a significant role in shaping your path. One of the most iconic and revered weapons in this world is the Crysknife of Shai-Hulud—a sacred blade crafted from the tooth of a sandworm, imbued with Fremen legacy and lethal potential. This gameplay guide will help you understand how to acquire, master, and utilize the Crysknife in both PvE and PvP, offering strategies to honor the blade's legacy while securing your place in the sands of Arrakis.

1. Understanding the Crysknife: Lore Meets Lethality
The Crysknife isn’t just a weapon—it’s a symbol of Fremen identity and a rite of passage. Forged from the tooth of the mighty sandworms known as Shai-Hulud, each Crysknife is sacred. These blades are not mass-produced and cannot be replicated using conventional crafting methods. They are either earned through ritual or found in the hands of...    less

Ahoy, captains. Today we're diving into one of the nastiest and most resilient ship setups in Skull and Bones: the Thunder Dragon Frigate Build. This frigate is designed for players who like to brawl up close, shred sails, and rain lightning strikes down...  moreAhoy, captains. Today we're diving into one of the nastiest and most resilient ship setups in Skull and Bones: the Thunder Dragon Frigate Build. This frigate is designed for players who like to brawl up close, shred sails, and rain lightning strikes down on their enemies. With insane durability, stacked grit mechanics, and weapons that deal devastating electric damage, this build thrives in both PvE boss fights and PvP skirmishes.

Whether you're tackling the fearsome Vikram or going toe-to-toe with rival players, this setup gives you the mix of survivability and raw damage you need to come out on top.

Core Ship Stats: The Foundation of the Build

We're using a fully leveled frigate, and the first thing to highlight is its sheer toughness.

Hull Health: 128,400
Brace Strength: 44,298

On top of those raw stats, the ship benefits from grit and resolve, two mechanics that dramatically improve your tankiness in combat.

Grit

You gain a stack of grit every time you take damage.
Each stack boosts...    less

The Boulder Blitz Druid build in Diablo 4 Season 9 is all about combining the fast mobility of Shred with the devastating area-of-effect (AoE) damage of Boulder. Imagine having 10 boulders constantly spinning around you, smashing enemies, knocking them...  moreThe Boulder Blitz Druid build in Diablo 4 Season 9 is all about combining the fast mobility of Shred with the devastating area-of-effect (AoE) damage of Boulder. Imagine having 10 boulders constantly spinning around you, smashing enemies, knocking them back, and clearing entire packs with ease. After plenty of tweaking and fine-tuning, this build has proven capable of clearing Pit 95+, handling all Tier 4 content, and even leveling its own glyphs without relying on support from other builds.

If you're looking for a well-rounded, high-speed farming build that also brings plenty of destructive power, the Boulder Blitz Druid might be your next go-to. Below, we'll dive into every aspect of this build-from gear and runes to Paragon boards, skills, and gameplay tips.

How the Boulder Blitz Build Works

At the core of the Boulder Blitz build is Dolmen Stone, a unique amulet that transforms how Boulder operates. Instead of rolling in a straight line, Boulder now spins around your character, acting like a...    less

Few builds in Diablo history are as beloved and iconic as the "Rat Necro." Originating in Diablo II, the nickname "rat" came from players shortening the Rathma set-an integral component of the skeletal mage speed-farming setup. In Diablo IV, the spirit...  moreFew builds in Diablo history are as beloved and iconic as the "Rat Necro." Originating in Diablo II, the nickname "rat" came from players shortening the Rathma set-an integral component of the skeletal mage speed-farming setup. In Diablo IV, the spirit of that build lives on thanks to creative adaptations of the Necromancer's toolkit. One of the most engaging and versatile forms is the new "Speed Mage" or Rat Necro build, which sacrifices raw DPS for speed, utility, and smooth gameplay flow.

What Is the Rat Necro?

The Rat Necro is a skeletal mage-based speed build that emphasizes fast movement, high damage uptime, and optimized skill rotation. While not the highest DPS option available, its design makes it the perfect tool for clearing high-tier content efficiently. It thrives in Pit 75s, takes down elites in seconds, and brings that classic mage-flinging chaos that longtime Diablo players adore.

Why still call it Rat Necro in Diablo 4? Out of pure respect for Rathma's legacy and because skeletal...    less

In Dune: Awakening, survival and dominance hinge on more than just brute force or cunning—spirituality, tradition, and reverence for the desert's mysticism play a significant role in shaping your path. One of the most iconic and revered weapons in this...  moreIn Dune: Awakening, survival and dominance hinge on more than just brute force or cunning—spirituality, tradition, and reverence for the desert's mysticism play a significant role in shaping your path. One of the most iconic and revered weapons in this world is the Crysknife of Shai-Hulud—a sacred blade crafted from the tooth of a sandworm, imbued with Fremen legacy and lethal potential. This gameplay guide will help you understand how to acquire, master, and utilize the Crysknife in both PvE and PvP, offering strategies to honor the blade's legacy while securing your place in the sands of Arrakis.

1. Understanding the Crysknife: Lore Meets Lethality
The Crysknife isn’t just a weapon—it’s a symbol of Fremen identity and a rite of passage. Forged from the tooth of the mighty sandworms known as Shai-Hulud, each Crysknife is sacred. These blades are not mass-produced and cannot be replicated using conventional crafting methods. They are either earned through ritual or found in the hands of...    less

In the chaotic, punishing world of Path of Exile, surviving incoming damage is just as important as dealing it. With the Gauntlet coming up and players theorycrafting their tankiest builds POE currency, it's crucial to understand how Path of Exile...  moreIn the chaotic, punishing world of Path of Exile, surviving incoming damage is just as important as dealing it. With the Gauntlet coming up and players theorycrafting their tankiest builds POE currency, it's crucial to understand how Path of Exile calculates damage and how your defensive layers actually work together-or don't. Whether you're a hardened veteran or new to the game's mechanical rabbit hole, this article will walk you through the entire step-by-step damage calculation process, debunk common myths, and equip you with the knowledge to optimize your defenses properly.

1. The First Line: Avoiding the Hit Itself

The very first thing that happens when a damaging instance (hit or DoT) occurs is a check to see if that hit can be avoided entirely.

This is where evasion, spell dodge (now legacy), and hit-type specific avoidance like the Soul of Lunaris Pantheon (which avoids projectiles) come in. If successful, these mechanics completely prevent the hit from happening in the first place-not just...    less

In the ever-expanding world of Lineage 2M, the Shadowbrand stands as one of the most coveted weapons—a two-handed greatsword imbued with dark elemental energy and forged in the shadow of the fearsome Abyssal Knight. This legendary blade is more than a...  moreIn the ever-expanding world of Lineage 2M, the Shadowbrand stands as one of the most coveted weapons—a two-handed greatsword imbued with dark elemental energy and forged in the shadow of the fearsome Abyssal Knight. This legendary blade is more than a status symbol; it’s a game-changer for players looking to dominate high-end PvE and PvP encounters. This guide will walk you through every step—preparation, boss mechanics, weapon benefits, and build strategies—to master the Shadowbrand and the Abyssal Knight encounter.

What is the Shadowbrand?
The Shadowbrand is a high-tier, dark-element greatsword dropped exclusively by the Abyssal Knight, a formidable world boss hidden in the depths of the Crypt of Hollow Suffering. Designed for advanced melee classes, it enhances both offensive capabilities and survivability through its passive effects.

Shadowbrand Stats
Attack Power: +410

Dark Element Bonus: +35%

Passive: 8% chance to trigger Void Rend – deals area damage and silences enemies

Life...    less

In the sprawling, cryptic world of Elden Ring, weapons aren't just tools-they're identity, strategy, and survival rolled into one Elden Ring Items. Whether you're a dex-scaling rogue who pirouettes around enemies with twinblades or a faith-infused...  moreIn the sprawling, cryptic world of Elden Ring, weapons aren't just tools-they're identity, strategy, and survival rolled into one Elden Ring Items. Whether you're a dex-scaling rogue who pirouettes around enemies with twinblades or a faith-infused paladin crushing foes with divine wrath, your weapon choice defines you. But what if we told you there's a hidden edge to almost every weapon class-some quirks, synergies, or outright glitches that can drastically enhance your gameplay?

Let's dive into one powerful trick, tip, or secret per weapon type that every Tarnished should know.

Colossal Weapons-Stack Passive Madness

Colossal weapons already boast monstrous damage, but many players don't realize you can amplify them with consumables. Take the Rotten Greataxe, which comes with inherent Scarlet Rot. You can slap on poison, frost, fire grease, or Cragblade to stack multiple ailments. Suddenly, this already terrifying weapon becomes a status-inflicting machine. Giant weapon? Check. Elemental DoT...    less

Today, we're diving into the stormy waters of Skull and Bones, Ubisoft's ambitious live-service pirate experience that continues to evolve with every patch and season. With Season 2 now in full sail, there are a lot of new mechanics, hidden secrets, and...  moreToday, we're diving into the stormy waters of Skull and Bones, Ubisoft's ambitious live-service pirate experience that continues to evolve with every patch and season. With Season 2 now in full sail, there are a lot of new mechanics, hidden secrets, and exciting developments on the horizon-so whether you're a seasoned captain or a fresh deckhand, there's plenty to cover.

Let's chart a course through the highlights, from a brand-new Twitch dev stream and material management tips, to game-altering features like Mega Forts, large ships, Oaths of War, and what many are calling the pirate-themed "Dark Zone."

Managing Pieces of Eight and Factory Payouts

Let's get practical for a moment. A quick tip: if you've been stockpiling Pieces of Eight (Po8), do not switch production types in your factory without collecting them first. Say you've got 496 Po8 sitting in a facility and you're thinking about swapping over to a more lucrative resource like cobalt or mopine planks. If you switch before collecting,...    less