Midnight Class Guides
News and Guides for World of Warcraft, Diablo, FFXIV, and more
This WoW Toy Gives You the Most Eye-Catching Aura in Midnight
Dominating Victory wraps your character in Void energy for 30 min. Here’s the quick questline to grab it.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 13:55
Could the Horadric Cube Bring Back Meaningful Itemization in Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred?
As Diablo 4 prepares for Lord of Hatred, players are wondering if the Horadric Cube will finally make item affixes more meaningful in endgame builds.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 13:08
Genshin Impact Adds Two New Characters With Two Very Different Roles
Genshin Impact’s version 6.6 will introduce Lohen and Prune, but what are their roles, and are they worth pulling or not?
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Today at 12:09
Diablo 4 Players Think Akarat Was Mephisto’s Greatest Trick
Mephisto doesn’t conquer by force, he corrupts from within. Players believe Akarat’s faith was his greatest weapon all along.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 11:31
Diablo Players Can Play as Mephisto Now, Just Not in Diablo 4
Mephisto is finally playable, but not in Diablo 4. A new Overwatch 2 crossover skin turns Ramattra into the Lord of Hatred.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 11:18
Zhuang Fangyi Could Be One of Endfield’s Most Technical Operator
Zhuang Fangyi brings complex Electric Striker gameplay to Arknights: Endfield. Here is what you need to know!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Today at 10:57
Marvel Rivals Season 7.5: Black Cat, Ultron & Meta Changes
Marvel Rivals Season 7.5 introduces Black Cat alongside a lighter batch of balance changes. While Ultron receives meaningful buffs and Human Torch gets mobility tweaks, much of the current meta remains intact—for now.
Other Games
Other
Today at 01:44
Black Cat Is the Wildest Hero Yet in Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is shaking things up with Black Cat, a new dive DPS who steals gold from enemies to power her abilities. With unique artifacts, high mobility, and snowball potential, she could redefine the meta heading into Season 7.5.
Other Games
Other
Today at 01:37
Dungeon and Raid Tuning: Midnight Hotfixes, April 14th
We have some solid raid and dungeon tuning today, as Voidspire, March on Quel’Danas and Maisara Caverns get nerfed.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 00:28
New Exclusive and a Pick of Old Seasons’ Mounts From Two New Mythic+ Achievements Coming in 12.0.5!
Two new achievements and plenty of exclusive mounts are coming to patch 12.0.5’s Mythic+, so let’s take a look!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:04
You’ve Been Carrying Lilith Inside You Since Act 1 of Diablo 4
Blizzard just confirmed those painful moments in your campaign weren’t random. Lilith never left, and Lord of Hatred is the payoff.
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 20:34
Delve-Like Ritual Site 12.0.5 Instanced Activity Detailed: All Ranks, Rewards, Challenges, Death Penalties, and More
All the details on the new instanced activity coming in 12.0.5 are here, from the ranks to the rewards, challenges, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:06
Maisara Caverns Dungeon Nerfs Live with the Weekly Reset
This week’s maintenance comes with nerfs to the Maisara Caverns dungeons and various bug fixes.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:20
Cissia and Seed Are Perfect Together but Should You Pull Both?
Cissia and Seed are the featured banners in Zenless Zone Zero 2.7 Phase 2, but which one is really worth your pulls?
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Yesterday at 18:00
Void Tier 2 Sets Are Coming in WoW Patch 12.0.5 – Here’s How to Get Them
Void Tier 2 sets are here in Patch 12.0.5. Discover how to farm them, where to go, and how to unlock every piece quickly.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 14:12
Raid Tuning, Dungeon Changes, Class Fixes: Midnight Weekly Hotfix Summary, April 7 – 14
With just the one class tuning pass, plenty of fixes, raid nerfs, dungeon tweaks, and more, this past week’s one of the smaller ones!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 11:59
Can Lord of Hatred Make Exploration Worth It in Diablo 4?
Diablo 4 is expanding its map again, but will Lord of Hatred really change how players use the open world?
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 11:57
Mount, Pet, Decor, and Cosmetic Box Changes, Class Tweaks: 12.0.5 Development Notes, April 13th
We have some Warrior and Druid changes, as well as mount, decor, cosmetic, and pet source adjustments in today’s PTR notes.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 00:23
Dungeon and Class Fixes, Raid Nerfs: Midnight Hotfixes, April 13th
Hotfixes arrive with dungeon changes, a fix for Hunters, the Belo’ren nerfs, a couple of Voidspire spawning issues, and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 13, 2026 at 23:56
FFXIV Blue Mage Won’t Get Any Updates for the Rest of 7.x
Beastmaster took all the resources. Blue Mage won’t see updates for the rest of 7.x, but there’s a quest change in 7.5 you need to prep for.
Final Fantasy XIV
FFXIV
Apr 13, 2026 at 22:56
Players Are Already Pushing Keys That Took Weeks in Past Seasons
Total M+ runs fell nearly 30% in Week 2, yet average key levels already match where past seasons were weeks later. Here’s what shifted.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 13, 2026 at 22:50
Diablo 4 Players Can Now Build a Full Sanctuary Battlestation
Secretlab just dropped a full Diablo 4 battlestation: chairs, desks, and accessories. It’s a limited collab, so availability won’t last.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 13, 2026 at 22:20
Midnight Falls Nerfs Coming With the Weekly Reset on April 14
The Midnight Falls encounter in March on Quel’danas is getting nerfed with this week’s reset.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 13, 2026 at 19:02
What Are War Plans in Diablo 4 and Why Do Players Care?
War Plans let you build your own endgame playlist in Lord of Hatred. Here is what the system does and why players are excited.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 13, 2026 at 17:51
Zhuang Fangyi Update Includes Surprise Banner For Arknights: Endfield
Arknights Endfield revealed a surprise special banner to accompany the release of Zhuang Fangyi. Here are all the details!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Apr 13, 2026 at 17:47
Is This the Best Last-Minute Mythic Farm in Diablo 4?
Some Diablo 4 players swear by this Mythic farming method, but others say it is just RNG. Is this method really worth it?
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 13, 2026 at 15:18
Most Tailors Are Farming Cloth the Wrong Way in WoW Midnight
Most Tailors are farming the wrong area and skipping the spec unlock that makes Arcanoweave and Sunfire Silk drop in Midnight. Here is what to do instead.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 13, 2026 at 14:41
Shadowlands Remix Incoming? The Evidence Is Adding Up Fast
Shadowlands Remix rumours grow as cinematic hints, datamined sets and mounts suggest Blizzard may be planning a return.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 13, 2026 at 14:20
Players Are Worried About Amulets in Lord of Hatred, But Should They Be?
Diablo 4 players fear that amulets will become a generic stat slot in Lord of Hatred. But passive nodes may not be going anywhere after all.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 13, 2026 at 14:02
Lord of Hatred Hits Different Depending on How You Play Diablo 4
Lore fans, seasonal casuals, min-maxers, Hardcore survivors: Lord of Hatred has something different for each. Which one are you?
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 13, 2026 at 13:56
Nicole Brings Strong Buffs and Interesting Lore to Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact has officially revealed Nicole! The Hexenzirkel mage is a 5-star Pyro Catalyst with strong support abilities!
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Apr 13, 2026 at 13:29
Players Stuck With One Build Per Class While Paladin Gets Ten
Every class deserves the build variety Paladin already has. Here’s why Lord of Hatred is Blizzard’s chance to fix the imbalance.
Diablo IV
D4
Apr 13, 2026 at 12:59
Turtle WoW Is Over: Blizzard Wins Major Legal Battle
Blizzard wins legal case against Turtle WoW, forcing a full shutdown and banning any future private server activity tied to the project.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 13, 2026 at 12:16
What You Should Know Before You Start Neverness to Everness
Neverness to Everness launches soon, but there are a few things you need to know about its gameplay, gacha system, rewards, and more!
Neverness to Everness
NTE
Apr 13, 2026 at 12:04
The Most Broken WoW PvP Build Right Now Is a Tank
Protection Warrior can currently 1v2 arenas in WoW Midnight at 100% dampening, using Shield Wall and PvE trinkets to be nearly unkillable.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 13, 2026 at 09:49
The Most Played Specs and Groups, and DPS Logs of Midnight Mythic+ Season 1
Here’s what the most played and best performing specs are in Mythic+ for Midnight’s Season 1, as the two charts look very different!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Apr 12, 2026 at 20:18
Endfield’s Next Characters Go From Familiar Faces to Full Mystery
Arknights: Endfield has teased three upcoming Operators, including Mi Fu and two mysterious new characters, following the next update!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Apr 12, 2026 at 15:04
Zenless Zone Zero Starlight Billy Pre-Farm Guide
Planning to pull Starlight Billy in Zenless Zone Zero? Here is what materials you should start farming now, and what is not available yet!
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Apr 12, 2026 at 11:43
Arknights: Endfield’s Next Character Banner Lasts 5 Full Weeks
Version 1.2 gives players 5 full weeks to pull Zhuang Fangyi, a rare move that changes how you plan your resources this update.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Apr 11, 2026 at 19:04
Arknights: Endfield Is Making AIC Factories More Customizable
Arknights: Endfield’s next update expands the AIC Factory with new production systems, purification mechanics, and even decorations!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Apr 11, 2026 at 16:14
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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 Midnight Expansion, PvP Season 1, Mythic+ Season 1, Dungeons, etc.;
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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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14 Apr. 2026: Cissia
- Updated Drive Discs, W-Engines, Mindscapes, Playstyles.
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13 Apr. 2026: Demonology Warlock Builds and Talents
- Updated dungeon talents after further bugfixes.