News and Guides for World of Warcraft, Diablo, FFXIV, and more
Party and Raid Chat Bubbles Are Coming in the Midnight Pre-Patch
Tired of missing mechanics? Raid chat bubbles are finally going live in the Midnight pre-patch. Here’s how they’ll work.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 19:33
Players Discover You Can Trap Others Inside Your Housing Plot
A new housing interaction lets players trap friends and neighbors inside their plots. Here’s how the community uncovered it.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 19:31
Missed the Midnight Code Drop? Blizzard’s Doing a Second Giveaway Night!
Missed the first Midnight code drop at the Oilers game? Blizzard’s plannign a second chance in March. here’s what players need to know!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 19:21
You Can Get Hero Raid Loot Every Week Without Setting Foot in a Raid
Get ilvl 694 Heroic gear weekly for doing Timewalking dungeons. This is the easiest gearing phase we’ve seen in a long time!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 19:05
Most Popular Specs at Max Level in Patch 11.2.7
We’re taking a closer look at the most popular specializations in Patch 11.2.7.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 18:41
This Player’s Home Just Turned into a Full 3D Movie Theater
A player just turned their home into a working 3D movie theater, and the details are crazy! You’ll want to see what how they pulled this off!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 16:01
Where Winds Meet Suspends Over 5000 Accounts
Where Winds Meet suspended around 5,000 accounts for violations including cheating, speed hacks, and third-party tools!
Other Games
Other
Today at 15:05
A Cosmetic You Will Actually Want in Diablo 4 Season 11
Season 11 of Diablo 4 introduces new gear, skins, and the ethereal Springmoon bundle! How cool are the new cosmetics?
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 14:36
Diablo 4 China Release Adds 90-Day Pay-for-Power Boosts
Diablo 4’s China release adds 90-day XP, Gold, and Obol boosts, with huge cosmetic bundles included. Players are now questioning Blizzard’s direction.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 11:03
One Spreadsheet Shows Every Hidden Artifact Appearance in Remix, Locations, Prices, and Difficulty to Get!
Here’s another very useful and very direct tool to help you grab all the hidden artifact appearances, whether in Remix or retail!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:04
Housing Just Escalated Again: Someone Built a Walking Pet That You Live In
We have a contender for best house yet, as a player turned their home into an (incredibly great looking) walking pet!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:38
Genshin Impact Imaginarium Theater V6.3 Lineup
Genshin Impact v6.3 Imaginarium Theater Lineup released by HomDGCat showing element, character and enemy information.
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Yesterday at 21:30
Where Winds Meet Reveals Its December 2025 Content Roadmap
Where Winds Meet’s December roadmap brings a new region, big bosses, limited-time events, major story updates, and the global mobile launch.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 15:04
Diablo 4 Season 11 Necromancer Gets Minion Buffs & Golem Changes
Necromancers get a big buff in Season 11! More Golems, stronger minions, skill changes, and the new Gravebloom mace!
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 13:07
Diablo 4 Season 11 All Barbarian Buffs, Nerfs, and Changes
Barbarians receive changes to Fury mechanics, major skill updates, and more in Season 11. Here is everything you need to know!
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 12:06
The Pit Becomes Free to Enter in Diablo 4 Starting Season 11
The Pit is getting an upgrade in Season 11 that speeds up how fast you enter the endgame grind. Here is a quick look at what is changing.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 11:19
Housing Improvements, Currency Buffs, Dungeon and Quest Fixes: War Within 11.2.7 Hotfixes, December 6th
We have plenty of improvements in today’s hotfixes, as housing gets quite a few changes, dungeons and quests get fixes, and more!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 01:38
Murmuring Obols Get a Big Upgrade in Diablo 4 Season 11
Season 11 raises the Obol cap by 500 and adds new ways to farm them. More gambling, more loot, more build power.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 00:25
This Player’s Airship Home Just Redefined What Housing Can Be
A full airship turned into a working player home is shaking the housing scene — and it’s about to reshape what builders attempt next.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Dec 05, 2025 at 20:38
FFXIV Patch 7.4 90th PLL Digest is Here!
Don’t have the time to watch the FFXIV Patch 7.4 Live Letter? We’ve got you covered! Here’s everything releasing on December 16th!
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Dec 05, 2025 at 20:12
When Outdoor Decor Eats Your Entire Housing Budget
Players are learning fast that outdoor decor drains your entire Housing budget. Here’s why it happens and what you can do while Blizzard tunes it.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Dec 05, 2025 at 20:12
Don’t Fall Behind: The Weekly Highlights Every Player Should Check
A new patch, early access to player housing, a new Trading Post Rotation. Here’s this week’s WoW news recap!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Dec 05, 2025 at 19:43
Play with the Blues: Midnight Pre-Launch Event & PvP Coming on December 8
Join members of the WoW team on December 8 as they test out the Midnight pre-launch event and PvP on the PTR!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Dec 05, 2025 at 19:25
Blood Death Knights Receive Survivability Buffs on the PTR
Blizzard has buffed Blood Death Knights via hotfixes on the 5.5.3 MoP Classic PTR.
MoP Classic
MoP
Dec 05, 2025 at 19:10
Players Are Building House Guardians… and This One Might Haunt You
Players are turning housing decor into wild creations again, and one giant spider guardian is stealing the spotlight. You need to see this.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Dec 05, 2025 at 18:56
Every Dungeon and Raid Boss That Drops Housing Decor Right Now (Full List Inside)
Players have been missing huge decor upgrades hiding on old bosses. Here’s the complete rundown of every dungeon and raid source so far.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Dec 05, 2025 at 18:32
Is Diablo 4 Finally Delivering a Reliquary Worth Grinding?
Season 11 introduces a new Reliquary in Diablo 4, featuring new mounts, cosmetics, pets, and exclusive armor, and it might finally be worth it!
Diablo IV
D4
Dec 05, 2025 at 18:12
All Diablo 4 Season 11 Lair Bosses & New Uniques They Drop
Here are all the Diablo 4 Season 11 Lair Bosses that can drop the new Unique items for each class. Perfect for early-season farming.
Diablo IV
D4
Dec 05, 2025 at 17:41
The RPG Giants of Square Enix: Sales, Success, and Legacy
From Final Fantasy to Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix showcases its most successful franchises, their sales milestones, and impact on the RPG world.
Other Games
Other
Dec 05, 2025 at 12:23
All Druid Buffs, Nerfs, and Reworks Coming in Diablo 4 Season 11
Here are all final Druid changes coming to Diablo 4 Season 11, including Grizzly Rage reworks, Spirit adjustments, buffs, and more!
Diablo IV
D4
Dec 05, 2025 at 11:44
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.;
- Guides for FFXIV written by theorycrafters from The Balance Discord server: Dark Knight, Ninja, Summoner, and more.
- Barbarian builds, Druid builds, Necromancer builds, Rogue builds, Sorcerer builds, and various guides for Diablo 4;
- Build guides for Tanks, Bruisers, Melee Assassins, Ranged Assassins, Supports, and Healers as well as Map Guides, Tier Lists, and more for Heroes of the Storm;
- Class guides for WoW Classic, as well as guides for dungeons and professions.
CHANGELOG
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05 Dec. 2025: Shiyu Critical Nodes
- Updated for Deceitful Steps season.
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05 Dec. 2025: Zibai
- Zibai guide released.
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05 Dec. 2025: Zibai
- Zibai guide released.
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05 Dec. 2025: Zibai
- Zibai guide released.
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04 Dec. 2025: Arcane Mage Midnight
- Updated for latest beta changes: Reflection castable while casting & unaffected by GCD + counterspell interrupt duration increased in PvE.