News and Guides for World of Warcraft, Diablo, FFXIV, and more
Blizzard Will Immortalize 300 Diablo Warlocks In Real Monument
Race to Level 99 in Hardcore as Warlock. The first 300 players earn a permanent spot on a real monument at Blizzard’s campus.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Today at 21:25
Four Midnight Mounts Will Take Under 15 Minutes, No Grind Required
These four World of Warcraft mounts need no reputation, no RNG, and no lockouts. Know the locations now so you’re ready on day one.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 18:46
700 Free Discord Orbs for Watching the World of Warcraft Midnight Trailer
Watch the one-minute Midnight pre-expansion trailer on Discord before February 26 and earn 700 Orbs for avatar cosmetics and more.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 18:40
Blizzard Clears Sunkiller Sanctum Undergeared In Midnight Preview
Blizzard released another Midnight gameplay video showing a Tier 8 Delve cleared below the recommended item level. Gear is not everything.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 16:03
World of Warcraft Players Can Now Get Void Directions From Xal’atath on Waze
Blizzard’s new Waze collab lets you swap your car for a Dragonhawk and choose between Xal’atath or Thrall as your navigation voice.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 15:12
Overwatch Runs Double XP Weekend With Free Loot Boxes
Log in this weekend to earn double XP and claim 5 free Loot Boxes as Blizzard celebrates Season 1 support.
Other Games
Other
Today at 12:44
Arknights: Endfield Players Share Sprinkler Farm Hack
Learn how to access the Arknights: Endfield farms, and a simple sprinkler setup to farm rice, ginseng, and more!
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Today at 12:33
Hunters Nerfed Across All 3 Specs in Midnight Pre-Patch February 14 Class Changes — Full Winners and Losers
The latest class tuning on live server hit Hunters hard across every spec. Here’s which classes came out ahead, who fell behind, and what more tuning is coming.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 11:40
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Bring Kanto Back to Switch
Nintendo has confirmed Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for Switch, bringing the beloved Kanto remakes back with Sevii Islands content!
Other Games
Other
Today at 11:14
Diablo 2 Patch Fixes Freezes, Diablo Damage Bug, And Runewords
The Diablo 2: Reign of the Warlock 3.1.1 patch fixes freezes, crashes, Diablo’s damage bug, and Mosaic runeword crafting issues.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Today at 10:53
Diablo 4 Addresses Missing Cosmetics and Lunar Event Rewards
Blizzard has released another Diablo 4 hotfix, addressing an issue that impacted purchased cosmetics from being accessible.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 10:35
MoP Classic Escalation PTR Update Details New Content
Blizzard shared updated MoP Classic Escalation PTR notes with new details on the Barrens event, Brawler’s Guild, and legendary cloak quests.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Today at 10:16
The Horadric Cube Could Finally Fix Diablo 4’s Endgame
The Horadric Cube is back in Diablo 4’s Lord of Hatred expansion, giving players a powerful way to reroll affixes, transmute gear, and combine Uniques. This iconic system puts more control in your hands, reshaping your endgame and cutting down on RNG frustration.
Diablo IV
D4
Today at 01:56
Slay the Spire 2 Adds 4-Player Co-Op & Confirms Defect’s Return
Slay the Spire 2 reveals its biggest update yet with a new 4-player co-op mode, multiplayer cards, and the confirmed return of Defect ahead of Early Access.
Other Games
Other
Today at 00:36
Many Class Fixes, Housing and Quest Improvements: Midnight Pre-Patch Hotfixes, February 19th
Today’s batch has a whole lot of classes and specs getting fixed, on top of housing decor and quest improvements.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Today at 00:13
Heroes of the Storm Balance Patch Notes: February 19
Blizzard released a new patch for Heroes of the Storm and here are the official Patch Notes with all the changes.
Heroes of the Storm
Heroes
Yesterday at 19:19
New Pin-O-Matic Camera Lets You Share Your WoW On Pinterest!
It’s time to connect WoW and Pinterest with a brand new toy that lets you grab screenshots and share them on the platform!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 23:14
Full Official Midnight Raid Release Schedule and Preview
Here comes the full raid preview and schedule for Midnight Season 1, as Blizzard detail what’s coming when!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 22:14
Mythic+ Took Something Away From WoW, Say Blizzard, and Labyrinths Look to Replace It
Blizzard talk about several things that were lost from dungeons with Mythic+, and how an upcoming feature looks to bring them back.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 21:46
Collectors: Midnight Has 3 New Harrower Mounts Worth Chasing
One from raiding, one from rare mobs, one from PvP, plus datamined variants that aren’t tied to items yet. Here’s the full breakdown.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 20:56
Midnight Season 1 Dungeons Get New Testing And Tuning Pass
Blizzard opened another feedback test for Midnight Season 1 dungeons with new tuning and timer adjustments across multiple instances.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 19:51
New Genshin Impact Leaks Detail Sandrone, Nicole, and Linnea’s Alleged Kits
New Genshin Impact leaks reveal early details about upcoming potential characters Sandrone, Nicole and Linnea.
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Yesterday at 19:50
10 New Delves And Outdoor Runs Are Coming In Midnight
Midnight adds new Delves, outdoor runs, a new companion, and more rewards as Blizzard details how the system expands in the expansion.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 18:44
The Best and Worst Purchases in Arknights: Endfield Right Now
From the Monthly Pass to limited-time bundles, here is what is actually worth buying in Arknights: Endfield, and what players should avoid.
Arknights: Endfield
Endfield
Yesterday at 13:36
Varka’s Expedition Reaches Natlan and Confirms Abyss Cooperation With the Pyro Archon
New Genshin Impact video confirms Varka reached Natlan, and met both Mavuika and Capitano. What does it mean?
Genshin Impact
Genshin
Yesterday at 12:38
Crimson Desert Dev Clarifies “No MTX At Launch”
A small wording detail about Crimson Desert microtransactions just started a big debate about single-player monetization.
Other Games
Other
Yesterday at 12:15
ZZZ Players Have Just Enough Time Left to Complete Stacking Fortune
Zenless Zone Zero’s Stacking Fortune event ends soon, but players need three separate days to claim all Polychromes!
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Yesterday at 11:50
Players Are Not Sure Diablo 4’s Horadric Cube Will Fix Loot Fatigue
Blizzard’s Lord of Hatred expansion brings Diablo 2’s Horadric Cube into Diablo 4, but players are divided. Will it actually solves the loot fatigue problem?
Diablo IV
D4
Yesterday at 11:14
Players Get A First Official Look At Midnight Delves Gameplay
Blizzard shared gameplay previews of two Midnight Delves, showing how runs, mechanics, and higher tier difficulty play out.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 10:02
Midnight Beta Launch Test on February 20th
A special Midnight launch test is coming this Friday as Blizzard will be conducting a 1-hour-long beta event.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Yesterday at 01:42
Take the Fight to Xal’atath in the Most Exciting Midnight Zone: Voidstorm Official Preview
The Voidstorm is the most dangerous of Midnight’s zones, as we take the fight to Xal’atath and her void invasion there!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 18, 2026 at 22:06
TBC Classic Players Are Earning Arena Points Differently Now
TBC Classic players are earning Arena points differently now, changing how long it takes to afford PvP weapons.
WoW Classic
WoW Classic
Feb 18, 2026 at 21:17
Check Out the New Midnight Race and Their Home: The Haranir and Harandar
Blizzard detail Midnight’s new race and their zone, as we get a deeper look at their lore, activities, and more!
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 18, 2026 at 20:09
WoW Midnight’s New Hunting System Stalks You Back
Prey lets you track powerful targets across Midnight zones, but they can find you first. Earn mounts, transmog, and Hero-track gear.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 18, 2026 at 19:23
Xal’atath Was a Mortal Who Worshipped the Light Before Embracing the Void
The Supremacy cinematic finally reveals Xal’atath’s origin — a mortal priest of the Light. Her necklace may hint at something much bigger.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 18, 2026 at 19:06
Blizzard Insists It Is Just a Cat but Overwatch Players Disagree
Blizzard released a new lore video explaining Jetpack Cat’s origins in Overwatch, but many players believe the flying support hero is more than “just a cat.”
Other Games
Other
Feb 18, 2026 at 19:02
Blizzard Reveals Liadrin’s Turning Point Before Midnight
Blizzard has just released a new WoW: Midnight animated short focused on Lady Liadrin and the origin of the Blood Knights.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 18, 2026 at 18:20
Zenless Zone Zero Aria Pre-Farm – All Materials Needed to Max Her Out
Want to max Aria on day one? Here is every material you need to pre-farm in Zenless Zone Zero, including Promotion, Skill, and Signature W-Engine!
Zenless Zone Zero
ZZZ
Feb 18, 2026 at 17:05
Across All Diablo Games, One Summoner Still Wins Today
Diablo players compared every summoner from Diablo 2 to Diablo 4. The debate reveals what fans really want from minion classes.
Diablo II: Resurrected
D2R
Feb 18, 2026 at 17:04
6 New Rewards Just Hit the WoW Lunar Festival — Here’s What Players Are Grabbing This Year
The 2026 Lunar Festival adds 6 new cosmetics including weapons and an ensemble. Spend your Coins of Ancestry before March 2nd.
World of Warcraft
WoW
Feb 18, 2026 at 16:49
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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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.