News and Guides for World of Warcraft, Diablo, FFXIV, and more
Major Consumable Updates to Chrono Odyssey
Major consumable changes are coming to Chrono Odyssey’s next CBT, including rechargeable potions, buffs, special potions, and more.
Chrono Odyssey
Chrono
Today at 21:17
Midnight’s Silvermoon Hub City Preview Shows 50+ Points of Interest
Here comes a giant preview of the Midnight hub city, as Silvermoon is split into shared and Horde-only sections!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 18:34
SEGA Plans Four Major IP Releases Next Fiscal Year
SEGA shared an updated release roadmap outlining upcoming titles including Persona 4 Revival, new Total War entries, and several classic IP revivals!
Other Games
Other
Today at 18:28
Is Arknights: Endfield Really More Generous Than Other Gacha Games?
Arknights: Endfield’s Umbral Monument gives 1200 Oroberyls, but how does that compare to pull income in other gacha games?
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Today at 17:48
Diablo 2 Players Want More After Warlock Update
After the Reign of the Warlock update, many Diablo 2 players say they want more expansions and Blizzard is considering it.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Today at 17:01
Diablo 4 Devs Explain How Sets Will Avoid Diablo 3’s Biggest Mistake
Diablo 4 developers explained how the new Talisman-based set system is designed to avoid the build-locking power creep seen in Diablo 3.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 16:14
WoW Player Built an Ozzy Osbourne Shrine and It’s Unhinged
A full recording studio, a Black Sabbath festival stage, and some questionable table decorations. Player Housing has no limits.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 15:23
Genshin Impact Reveals Major New Content Update for Luna V
Genshin Impact Luna V is almost here with new banners, events, quality-of-life changes and more! Here is what you need to know!
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Today at 13:00
Diablo 4 Dev Q&A Reveals Major Skill Tree And Item Changes
Blizzard shared more details about the skill tree overhaul, Talismans, and progression systems during the recent Sanctuary Sitdown.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 11:30
Diablo 2 Resurrected Colossal Ancients Push Builds to Their Limit
Diablo 2: Resurrected’s Colossal Ancients are a new Uber-tier challenge. Learn how the fight works, how difficulty scales, and what Unique Jewels drop!
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Today at 11:26
Version 4.1 “Elation Brimming With Blessings” Light Cone Overview and Materials
Take a look at the overview for the New Elation weapon, Elation Brimming With Blessings ahead of the release for 4.1.
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Today at 11:16
Honkai: Star Rail 4.1 New Planar Ornaments – A Brief Overview
Check out recent information on the new upcoming planar ornament sets for Honkai: Star Rail Version 4.1 and what they do!
Honkai: Star Rail
HSR
Today at 10:49
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
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.
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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.