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Breach, one of the endgame activities in Path of Exile 2, opens a rift in reality, summoning hordes of monsters that players must quickly defeat to obtain the best rewards.

Therefore, grinding monsters in Breach has always been one of the most effective ways for players to obtain currency and valuable loot.

However, with Path of Exile 2 patch 0.4.0, Breach farming strategies have been improved. Due to changes in the prices and attributes of some items, the previously commonly used farming methods are no longer suitable for the latest patch.

Next, I will introduce the best Breach farming strategies in patch 0.4.0 to help you acquire abundant resources in the game.

Atlas Tree adjustments

First, you need to adjust Atlas Tree by removing Xesht's Madness node from the tree. Previously, players would choose to activate Xesht's Madness node because its effect gave you a 10% chance to drop Catalysts from monsters.

This sounds good, but in reality, the drop rate of Catalysts is very low. Based on my previous experience, I might only get a drop once after clearing ten maps consecutively, so Xesht's Madness doesn't provide a consistent source of loot.

Therefore, we can now switch the activated nodes to Waking Nightmare. This will give Breach Hands spawning in Breach a 60% chance of dropping double Breach Splinters, significantly increasing your overall loot. The more hands you encounter, the more Splinters you collect.

Additionally, using Grasping Hands node will give those hands a 20% chance of being guarded by a group of magical monsters. This is also a source of loot; killing these monsters will yield even more loot, which can be converted into sufficient PoE 2 Currency.

Breach Tablets adjustments

Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.4 also made many changes to Breach Tablets. Previously, we used a sufficient number of Tablets to help us get more and denser Splinters dropping in Breach.

However, the price of these Tablets has changed. What used to cost only 1-2 Divine Orbs now requires approximately 3-4. Therefore, our previous strategy of relying on a large number of Tablets to farm loot is no longer viable, significantly reducing profit potential.

Instead of using expensive Tablets, we should choose those with a chance to trigger extra Breach. Players generally don't favor probabilistic events, and most don't value these Tablets.

These Tablets are much cheaper, costing only about 1 Divine Orb. While they don't trigger as many Splinters as the more expensive Tablets, the significantly lower cost actually increases profit margins, making them extremely cost-effective.

Map selection

Choosing the right map is also crucial for Breach farming. Smaller map layouts are generally more effective than large, spread-out maps. This is because they concentrate monsters and Breach Hands in a denser area, which is essential for maximizing loot and Breach Splinter drops.

You can try farming in the following types of maps for a rewarding experience:

• Marrow
• Tight corridors or semi-linear maps
• Limited branching paths

Focus on farming in these smaller maps to increase your chances of encountering Breach Hands, which are key to profitable Breach farming.

Farming tips

After setting up your Atlas Tree and acquiring the appropriate Tablets, choose suitable maps to farm. Here are some tips to optimize your farming experience:

• Build Selection: Use builds that allow for fast map clearing to maximize the number of Breach and Breach Hand encounters. Use fast movement skills and powerful area-of-effect damage skills to efficiently clear monsters.
• Rotate Your Position: Don't just advance in one direction; cover both sides of the map, especially areas with high monster density. This ensures you clear as many Breach as possible. Learn to optimize your farming routes.
• Loot Collection: While Breach Splinters are important, don't overlook other valuable loot, such as Catalysts and rare items, which can drop from Rift monsters.

Master the above farming techniques to maximize your loot acquisition.

Maximizing profits

After spending some time farming, use your Loot Filter to filter all your loot, highlighting the valuable items you're looking for, such as Breach Splinters, Catalysts, and Divine Orb. This will save you a lot of time, helping you focus on the most valuable drops.

Then, put your Breach Splinters on a trading platform. If you don't have many Breach Splinters at the beginning, you can save them up and sell them in bulk later to maximize your Divine Orb acquisition.

Because the prices of these loot items are not fixed and fluctuate frequently, you should constantly monitor their price fluctuations and list them when the return is highest, waiting for a suitable buyers.

Therefore, to obtain abundant Path of Exile 2 Currency, mastering the right strategy requires sufficient patience.

The above is the latest Breach farming guide in Path of Exile 2 patch 0.4.0. By focusing on high-density maps and maximizing Breach Splinters drops, you can enjoy the excitement and chaos of Breach battles while obtaining ample rewards.

Happy farming and may you return with a full load every time!

Finally, the great gift that WoW universe has prepared for all loyal players at the beginning of 2026 is coming! The long-awaited The Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition will end its pre-patch on February 5th and will be released globally at 3 PM Pacific Standard Time.

You don’t need to create a new game account in this expansion; you can directly transfer your account from the original 20th Anniversary Edition to continue your exploration of the fel-scarred realm of Outland. But this process must be completed before the release of its pre-patch, i.e., before January 13th.

Of course, this isn’t about explaining the intricate relationship between these two expansions, but rather a comprehensive guide to WoW TBC Anniversary for players who want to quickly complete the game content after the official launch, including new features and the official release schedule.

New Features Overview

When a new game is released, all players look forward to what kind of gaming experience it will bring that differs completely from the previous games in the same series. The Burning Crusade Anniversary is no exception, because there are already two previous games with the same prefix but different content in this game world.

The developers are well aware of this pattern, so they have put in their best efforts: the level cap has been raised to 70, a new game zone has been introduced, two playable races have been added, a new Profession has been launched, multiple mount options have been added, and several dungeons have been added one after another.

Let us now give you a detailed introduction.

New Races

In this brand new TBC, the developers have introduced two new playable races, Draenei and Blood Elves, who wield the latest powers in this game world. Of course, they also have different backstories and unique skills.

Draenei

In this game’s story, Draenei is portrayed as a gifted renegades expelled from his homeland by Burning Legion, who eventually reaches Azeroth and joins Alliance, determined to completely eliminate Fel-touched enemies. Given its factions, this race allows you to play as Warriors, Paladins, Priests, Mages, Hunters, and the newly added Shaman class.

While there are limitations on the classes you can choose, Draenei can give you some advantages in the new Jewelcrafting profession: its Gem Cutting passive skill directly boosts your Jewelcrafting skill, making it easy to create items such as gems, rings, and necklaces that can be set into gear.

Blood Elf

This race had previously suffered greatly at the hands of the Burning Legion, forcing them to seek help from various factions at Azeroth’s factions off-world in Outland. Their only targets for slaughter were those who had harmed their own people and the demonic invaders who were destroying Sunwell.

Although the backstory doesn’t specify which faction they joined, the optional classes suggest that Blood Elves likely became members of Alliance, too. This race will allow you to choose from Mages, Hunters, Rogues, Priests, Warlocks, and Alliance-exclusive Paladins.

New Profession

Apart from the new race, Burning Crusade Anniversary also introduces a new profession for all players, Jewelcrafting, which allows them to craft rings, amulets, trinkets, healing statues, and gems to enhance their gear.

To unlock this class’s upgrade path, you need to travel to Hellfire Peninsula to find Master Jewelcrafting trainers. Horde players interact with NPC named Kalaen, located in Thrallmar; while Alliance players interact with Tatiana, located in Honor Hold.

Guild Bank

In previous expansions, players could only carry their gold and other items on their person or place them in hideouts. However, in this new expansion, Guild Bank has been introduced, allowing you to store WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Gold and guild-shared items, which are ready to use immediately.

You can enter Guild Bank by clicking on the safe next to the bankers, which are 8 available item slots, and each slot can hold 98 items. Unlike regular banks, these slots do not require a backpack. The first item slot costs 100 gold, and the price increases with each subsequent slot.

Schedule

Next, follow EZG.com to introduce the remaining new game content in WoW TBC Classic in chronological order.

January 13th

A pre-patch is now live, including all the above content and the new flying mount. You can level up your character to the level cap in the pre-patch; it’s not difficult.

February 5th

The official version of the game has been released, at which point all players can enter and explore it.

February 17

On this day, Burning Crusade PvP Arena Season 1 officially opens, where top players from across the game will gather at three arenas - Ring of Trials in Nagrand, Circle of Blood in Blade’s Edge Mountains, and Ruins of Lordaeron - to engage in fierce battles.

Players who win can receive equipment, mounts, and titles as rewards, and most importantly, an improvement in their combat level. It’s worth noting that this PvP content does not have a ranking system, so you don’t need to worry about maintaining your ranking or status, but it will slightly affect your honor level.

February 19th

Two weeks after its official release, WoW TBC Classic Anniversary will feature three Challenging Raids at 3 PM Pacific Standard Time. Each of them contains unique challenges. The following are the known locations of these three raids and the final bosses that need to be challenged:

• Karazhan: Sorcerer Medivh in Tower of Karazhan
• Gruul’s Lair: Gruul the Dragonkiller in Blade’s Edge Mountains
• Magtheridon’s Lair: Magtheridon, former lord of Outland, in Outland’s fortress

These three bosses are not easy enemies to deal with, but a series of strategy guides for defeating them will be provided here at that time, allowing you to gain the greatest combat advantage. Please stay tuned.

The above is a detailed overview of all the new content currently known in WoW Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition. Overall, the release of this new expansion is a major milestone in the game’s universe, both for players and, even more so, for the developers. So let’s all look forward to its release!

Venator, a semi-automatic pistol using medium-sized ammunition, boasts impressive damage and fire rate among the pistols in ARC Raiders, effectively eliminating heavily armored ARC Enemies at medium range.

Furthermore, this gun fires two bullets simultaneously with each shot, but only consumes one round of ammunition, saving ammo and significantly increasing firepower, making it a very convenient and practical weapon in combat.

However, compared to other common weapons, Venator is more difficult to obtain; its crafting materials are extremely rare, and the blueprint is also very hard to find. The Venator blueprint is usually hidden in locked rooms, concealed chests, and other dangerous locations, like other high-level loot.

So, how can you quickly obtain this weapon’s blueprint in ARC Raiders? This guide will introduce you to the best spawn points for this weapon and its crafting method.

Spawn Points

The map with the most Venator blueprint spawn points is Dam Battlegrounds. You can follow the route below to find Venator.

First, head to Control Tower. The locked room at the top of the tower often contains valuable equipment and blueprints. If you don’t find it there, you can explore Swamp-outpost regions, where there’s a weapon crate that frequently drops blueprints.

In addition, the road gap below Dam Battlegrounds is another good spawn point. Below the elevated highway, you can find raider containers and weapon crates, which have a high probability of dropping rare blueprints. You can also try Formicai Outpost in the northeast of the map; according to player feedback, the chests inside the tower have a high chance of containing Venator blueprints.

Another good map is Buried City. The hospital there has a locked room, and the chests inside often spawn Venator blueprints.

Besides searching directly on the map, if you have invested in Security Breach skill in Survival tree, you can also look for Security Lockers on these two maps, which often contain very rare weapons or loot.

These Lockers are usually located in Underground power complex, control tower key room, or Hospital roof. When searching these buildings, keep an eye out for Security Lockers.

During Cold Snap or Night Raid events, the drop rate of rare blueprints is higher. So, if possible, try to search the spawn points during special events or at night.

Crafting Materials

After obtaining the blueprints and safely extracting them, you will need to return to Speranza to craft this weapon. You will need to craft it at Gunsmith bench at Level 2, and in addition, you will need 2 Advanced Mechanical Components, 3 Medium Gun Parts, and 5 Magnets.

Advanced Mechanical Components can be obtained randomly on the map, or you can obtain them by defeating the Queen. Medium Gun Parts are relatively easier to obtain; if you can’t find them, you can trade for them with Celeste using seeds.

In addition, this gun can be upgraded to enhance its power. Below are the upgrade levels and the required ARC Raiders items:

Venator II

• Venator I ×1
• Advanced Mechanical Components ×1
• Medium Gun Parts ×2

Upgrading to Venator II requires crafting at Gunsmith Level 1. Its fire rate increases by 13%, reload time is reduced by 16%, and durability is increased by 10.

Venator III

• Venator II ×1
• Advanced Mechanical Components ×1
• Medium Gun Parts ×2

Venator III’s fire rate will increase by 26%, reload time will be further reduced by 33%, and durability will increase by 20.

Venator IV

• Venator III ×1
• Advanced Mechanical Components ×2
• Medium Gun Parts ×2

Venator IV’s fire rate will increase by 40%, reload time will be reduced by 50%, and durability will increase by 30. As you can see, the upgrade from level 3 to level 4 is the most significant improvement among all levels of Venator. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you upgrade to level four for a better gunfight experience.

Applicable Environment

Since Venator is a semi-automatic rifle, its range and magazine capacity are limited. Therefore, I recommend equipping it with a Horizontal Grip for better combat effectiveness. You can use it when engaging light or medium-armored enemies. The key is your positioning and timing.

For example, you can use it to flank enemies or in guerrilla warfare, using cover to shoot and overwhelm enemies before they can get close or retaliate effectively.

For close-range combat, to achieve a one-shot kill, you need to aim for the enemy’s head and try shooting without ADS (Aim Down Sights), which will further improve accuracy and speed.

With proper handling, Venator can be used in a wider range of situations. When combined with Trigger ‘Nade and Smoke Grenade, this weapon can handle almost any situation at any distance. Furthermore, with practice, it can be quite accurate at long range.

The above covers how to obtain and craft Venator blueprint, as well as how to use it. It’s arguably one of the deadliest weapons for close-quarters combat, and we hope you’ll use it to survive better in Arc Raiders.

Dear players, Monopoly GO is returning with its first Partners event of 2026, Wizarding World, injecting new magical elements into the classic Monopoly GO gameplay.

At the same time, the second Golden Blitz event for our Harry Potter GO album will also be returning. With these two events running consecutively, you'll have plenty to do in the game over the next few days.

Are you ready to participate? Below, I'll provide detailed information about these two events.

Golden Blitz

First, let's introduce our upcoming second Golden Blitz event. After all, filling your sticker album is something many players care about.

Schedule

The second Golden Blitz event will begin at 8:00 AM (EST) on January 10th, 2026, and end at 7:59 AM (EST) on January 11th, 2026, lasting almost the entire day.

The event time is limited, so you need to seize the opportunity to redeem your missing gold stickers.

Sticker Voting

The following stickers participated in this event:

• Set 15: Pin the Tail
• Set 16: Amortentia
• Set 17: Ollivander's
• Set 20: Pumpkin Juice
• Set 20: Mince Pies

After player voting, the two selected stickers are Pin the Tail (Set 15) and Ollivander's (Set 17). Do you have any of these gold stickers that you haven't obtained yet?

How to participate?

As always, you need to find a player whose stickers complement yours, meaning you both possess gold stickers that neither of you needs. After agreeing to exchange, either player opens their sticker album in Monopoly Go, finds their duplicate gold sticker, clicks on the sticker, and selects "Send to Friend."

The other player will then receive a notification. Once the other player reciprocates with a gold sticker, the exchange is complete. Golden Blitz is your only chance to exchange gold stickers, so cherish this event.

If you can't find suitable players to exchange stickers with, no worries! You can buy Monopoly Go stickers in EZG; they have the gold stickers you want.

Wizarding World Partners

Next up is our partner event! This year's Wizarding World Partners rewards include not only rare Wild Stickers but also a token skin you definitely won't want to miss!

When does the event start?

Wizarding World Partners event will start at 12:00 PM EST on January 13th, 2026, and end at 2:59 PM EST on January 18th, 2026. It will last for 5 days and 2 hours.

Compared to Golden Blitz, the partner event lasts much longer and is more complex. Earning the rewards will require a certain amount of time and effort.

How to participate?

When you reach Board 5 or higher, you can directly unlock Wizarding World Partners. The process is actually quite simple: find teammates to form a team, collect event tokens, spin the wheel to earn points, and build attractions.

As you progress through the game, you'll earn increasingly generous rewards.

How to find teammates?

To achieve the highest level of rewards, every member of your team is essential. On the first day of the event, you'll need to find four friends and invite them to your team, or you can join someone else's team.

Note that once a teammate is invited, they cannot be changed, so you need to choose teammates who are proactive and reliable. Furthermore, once you've sent a friend invitation, the system will automatically assign you a team even if you don't successfully form one.

You can start finding teammates now. Make arrangements with them in advance so that you only need to invite them all on the day the event starts.

First and foremost, consider your friends and family who also enjoy playing Monopoly Go in real life, as they are the people you know best. You can trust them completely.

Secondly, consider friends you've met in the game. As an experienced player, you'll likely know some partners you've participated in events with before; invite them again.

Alternatively, Monopoly Go's teammate recommendation feature will show you players who are actively looking for teammates, but you need to carefully vet them to avoid encountering players who aren't putting in the effort.

Of course, if you don't want to risk finding risky teammates, you can also buy 1-4 Monopoly Go Partner Event Slots on EZG. We'll have the most professional and reliable players help you earn rewards.

How to collect event tokens?

Tournaments and Banner Events

During Wizarding World Partners, Monopoly Go will release new tournaments or banner events daily. The milestone rewards for these tournaments include a large number of event tokens.

However, don't force yourself to reach number one in the rankings; you need to accumulate dice for partner events.

Quick Wins

Just log in to the game each day to receive three simple tasks, which might be rolling a die or collecting a sticker. Completing these will reward you, and the reward may be event tokens.

If you complete Quick Wins tasks daily, you can also accumulate progress, and you can claim even bigger rewards on the weekend.

Free Gifts

Monopoly Go's shop prepares free gifts for you every day. These gifts refresh every eight hours after being claimed. These gifts may contain tokens.

Rewards from the event itself

In addition to the methods mentioned above for obtaining rewards through tasks, you will automatically receive 100 tokens simply by participating in Wizarding World Partners.

Alternatively, during the game, you can earn event tokens when you roll the dice and land on those special boards.

Wizarding World Partners Rewards

Each attraction has seven different ways to play. You need to complete each level to accumulate enough points to unlock the corresponding milestone rewards:

• Level 1 (2500): 200 Rolls;
• Level 2 (6000): Cash Reward;
• Level 3 (13000): 200-300 Rolls, Cash Reward, 10 minutes Cash Boost;
• Level 4 (26500): 300-500 Rolls, 2 Star 3 Sticker Pack, 20 minutes Mega Heist;
• Level 5 (32000): 400-600 Rolls, Cash Reward, 30 minutes Builders Bash, 4 Star 4 Stickers Pack. 

In addition, when you and your teammates successfully complete all the attraction construction, you will receive the following Grand Prize Rewards:

• 5,000 Rolls
• Wild Sticker
• Hermione Granger Token Skin

Wild Stickers are rarely given as rewards in Monopoly GO, making them quite rare. Furthermore, the special skin for this token is designed by Hermione Granger, one of the most popular characters in Harry Potter, so I'm sure you won't want to miss this Wizarding World Partners event.

Event Tips

Besides simply building attractions, you'll also need to master some game tips for participating in partner activities to help you accumulate points faster:

• Communication and Coordination: Communicate actively during the game to ensure everyone gets ahead;
• Strategic Dice Management: Accumulate enough dice before the event starts to spin the wheel, and plan how many dice to use between partner activities and daily activities;
• Time Management: Participate actively in the event every day and don't save all your tasks for the last few days.

That concludes our coverage of the upcoming Golden Blitz and Wizarding World Partners events. Share this with your friends and get your gold stickers and rewards!

In ARC Raiders, players will face various threats during raids. Among them, the most familiar to players are ARC enemies that randomly appear on different maps. They will present players with challenges of varying difficulty, and only by overcoming these challenges can players safely return with their loot. 

Choosing the right weapon to fight these ARCs is key to victory in the battle. There are a variety of weapons to choose from in the game, but there are differences between them. Some weapons perform significantly better than other firearms when dealing with mechanical enemies.

Therefore, to help you choose the right weapon for PvE battles, I've ranked each weapon in ARC Raiders from S to D tier based on their attributes and effectiveness against ARC enemies.

Let's take a look at ARC Raiders PvE weapon strength ranking below, so you can clearly know which weapons to bring for your next raid!

S-Tier

• Highest Firepower Output

These weapons are the top choice for easily clearing ARC. If you want to maximize damage output and efficiency, these guns should be your first choice.

Hullcracker (Pump-Action Grenade Launcher)

It is the undisputed king of PvE. Hullcracker's high damage output, blast radius, and armor penetration make it an essential weapon against ARC, especially against powerful enemies like Queen or Matriarch.

You can obtain Hullcracker blueprint by completing specific missions, or you can buy it from Traders, making it one of the more easily obtainable weapons in the game.

Bettina (Heavy Ammo Assault Rifle)

Bettina has extremely high single-shot damage, making it ideal for attacking enemies with obvious weaknesses and those powerful ARC enemies. Although its rate of fire is relatively slow and requires some getting used to, its high damage more than compensates for this.

It is very suitable for dealing with ARC enemies such as Hornets, Fireballs, and Shredders. Although its ammo management can be tricky, it is definitely worth the challenge.

Anvil (Heavy Ammo Revolver)

Anvil is renowned for its powerful damage, accuracy, and decent rate of fire, making it a reliable primary weapon. It's ideal for eliminating ARC enemies like Hornets or Wasps.

Anvil's excellent accuracy and range make it one of the best all-around weapons for daily raids, and most players can obtain it in the game.

Renegade (Lever-Action Rifle)

Renegade boasts an extremely fast rate of fire and reliable range, making it a versatile weapon for dealing with small to medium-sized ARC enemies. It uses medium ammo, resulting in extremely high ammo efficiency; you'll only need a few rounds to complete a raid.

If you're looking for a weapon with good kill efficiency and strong practicality, Renegade is an excellent choice.

Ferro (Single-Shot Pistol)

Ferro is the most cost-effective weapon in S-tier, especially suitable for novice players. Despite being a single-shot weapon, its damage output is considerable, making it suitable for mid- to long-range combat.

The only drawback might be its long reload speed, meaning it's less suitable for dealing with groups of enemies or stronger ARC enemies. However, Ferro's ease of use allows us to overlook this drawback, making it an ideal choice for early-game raids.

Jupiter (Legendary Rifle)

Even in its base damage, Jupiter is one of the most powerful weapons in the game, capable of destroying any enemy in its path. As a top-tier weapon, its armor-piercing ability is unparalleled if you want to eliminate large targets like Leapers or Bastions.

Its high acquisition difficulty is perhaps its only drawback, as Jupiter's blueprint requires completing Harvester puzzle, and even finding it during regular raids is extremely rare.

A-Tier

• Reliable All-Rounders

These weapons offer excellent flexibility in PvE, combining damage, accuracy, and ammo efficiency. While they may not be as powerful as S-tier weapons, they still perform admirably against most ARC enemies.

Venator (Assault Rifle)

Venator's strength lies in its perfect combination of high rate of fire, accuracy, and moderate damage. It's a reliable weapon against medium-level ARC enemies. Furthermore, it performs well in both PvE and PvP scenarios, making it a favorite among many players.

While not the first choice against the most powerful ARC enemies, Venator's mobility makes it very effective against groups of Wasps or Hornets.

Equalizer (Legendary Mini-Gun)

This high-DPS mini-gun is a powerful weapon against most ARC enemies. Its rapid-fire capability can quickly tear apart enemies, especially larger ones. Its design is somewhat similar to Jupiter.

The only drawback is Equalizer's incredibly high ammo consumption rate, especially against boss enemies, so if you plan to carry this gun on the battlefield, remember to allow ample backpack space.

Tempest (Assault Rifle)

Tempest boasts reliable armor penetration and an extremely high rate of fire, making it ideal for dealing with mid-level ARC enemies. As an assault rifle, it allows for easy movement between different targets, quickly eliminating groups of enemies.

However, you should carefully consider whether to carry it when facing large and heavily armored ARC enemies.

Aphelion (Legendary Rifle)

Aphelion has extremely high single-shot damage, but due to its significant recoil and slow rate of fire, it requires a certain level of skill to master. Once mastered, it can sweep through ARC with astonishing power.

Furthermore, Aphelion is one of the relatively easy-to-obtain legendary blueprints, readily available on Stella Montis map.

B-Tier

• Decent, But Not Outstanding

These weapons are all capable of completing the mission, but they also have some noticeable drawbacks, potentially performing less well in more challenging combat.

Torrente (Light Machine Gun)

Torrente is a spray-and-pray light machine gun, excelling in close-quarters combat but weak at long range. At close range, it can eliminate most ordinary ARCs in a short time.

It's fun to use in confined spaces, but its low accuracy and short range make it less effective in open areas like Spaceport.

Kettle (Semi-Automatic Rifle)

Kettle performs well against ordinary ARC enemies with specific weaknesses, but its low damage output means it struggles against stronger enemies.

It's okay for emergency situations, but there are better options for dealing with stronger enemies.

Burletta (Semi-Automatic Rifle)

Burletta is a more agile weapon with similar strengths and weaknesses to Kettle. It's better suited for dealing with basic ARC enemies and is almost useless against stronger ARC robots.

Its bullet armor penetration is extremely low, making it only suitable for dealing with small ARCs like Fireballs, Pops, and Ticks.

Arpeggio (Burst-Fire Rifle)

Arpeggio is a semi-automatic weapon, easier to control, but its firepower is inferior to higher-tier weapons. Its performance in ARC Raiders PvE is only average.

It works well against small, weaker ARC groups like Snitches and Hornets, but struggles against larger, stronger enemies.

Osprey (Sniper Rifle)

As the only gun in ARC Raiders that can be aimed, it's excellent for long-range combat, allowing you to easily eliminate all ARC enemies in your path.

If you're dealing with long-range enemies, Osprey is a good choice, but its slow rate of fire and long reload time make it less effective in fast-paced battles.

C-Tier

• Average at Best

These weapons are either ineffective or have limited applicability in most PvE scenarios. While they can be useful in certain situations, they are generally not recommended for use in most combat.

Rattler (Submachine Gun)

Rattler has a small magazine capacity and long reload time, making it a poor choice in most PvE combat. A single shot might not even kill an enemy like Hornet; its damage is really weak.

However, it's somewhat usable if you have the upgraded version. The base Rattler is almost useless except for its customizable configuration.

Vulcano & Il Toro (Shotguns)

These two guns perform very similarly, so they're discussed together. Shotguns can deal significant damage at close range, but are ineffective against flying or long-range ARCs.

While they perform reasonably well on some maps, such as Stella Montis, their limited range and bullet spread make them inefficient in PvE.

Bobcat (Submachine Gun)

Bobcat is a high-rate-of-fire weapon with a small magazine capacity, making it ineffective in most PvE scenarios. Unless you're within five meters of your target, its accuracy is low, and it's unlikely to kill.

It performs reasonably well at close range, but becomes difficult to control beyond a certain distance, and its effectiveness diminishes against stronger enemies.

D-Tier

• Avoid These

These weapons generally perform poorly in PvE and should be avoided if you want to maximize your game efficiency.

Stitcher (Light Ammo Pistol)

Stitcher is well-suited for dealing with smaller, weaker enemies, but struggles against stronger ARCs or flying enemies. Ultimately, it's better suited for dealing with raiders than robots.

Hairpin (Pistol)

Hairpin is one of the most common weapons in ARC Raiders, and also the most easily overlooked by players. You rarely think of it, no matter what you're planning to do in the game. Its extremely low damage output makes it virtually useless in any PvE mode.

That concludes the weapon rankings and information for ARC Raiders PvE mode. Choose the right weapon and bravely face the cold, hard ARC enemies in the game!

Since Abyss became permanent content in Path of Exile 2 after the release of patch 0.4.0, the developers have finally received praise from players, mainly because the content is not only fun but also an important source of farming currency and certain valuable Abyssal items such as Omen of Light and Abyssal Echoes.

This method of increasing the quality and quantity of dropped items by improving the rarity of Precursor tablets inserted in the map is much easier than painstakingly building a Vaal Temple with extremely high exploration risks and farming it in the current league.

However, some strategies are still needed to maximize the farming efficiency of running Abyss maps. Therefore, this guide will provide you with some strategies and corresponding precautions for farming operations in Abyss mechanic of Path of Exile 2, based on the existing game content.

Operating Principle

The main principle behind this mechanism for efficient PoE 2 currency and loot farming is to focus on killing monsters in maps containing Abyss Pits to trigger the appearance of rarer and more powerful Abyss bosses, whose valuable drops are your final goal.

In addition, the underground Abyssal troves are another way to obtain key rewards, containing chests rich in higher-level raw currencies. However, due to their unknown appearance rate, they should only be considered a secondary option. Next comes the main event of this guide: the ultimate strategy for farming Abyss.

1. Activate Specific Abyss Passive Skill Nodes

Since Abyss has become a permanent feature in the game, you can find many nodes related to the map’s mechanics in Atlas passive skill tree. Among them, the ones you should prioritize activating are those with affixes that increase the number of encounters and the strength of monsters.

These nodes are obtained by completing tasks and acquiring four Lightless Books of Knowledge, giving you a total of eight skill points. Normally, we only need to use the first six, which are easier to obtain, because there are more worthwhile nodes to activate in main Atlas passive tree.

For example, nodes with affixes such as item rarity, monster pack size, and item quantity bonus, although the percentages of these affixes are not as high as those in Abyss tree, can work perfectly synergistically with the remaining strategies.

2. Upgrade Abyss Precursor Tablets

Anyone who has played the endgame content in Path of Exile 2 Early Access will know that using Abyss Precursor Tablets ensures that the map you’re playing contains Abyss encounters. However, our current goal is to farm as much as possible, so this map should also contain as many of these encounters as possible.

Some players might use nodes in Atlas tree that increase the chance of encountering the enemy, but this would prevent them from focusing on attack or defense strength in their character build. It is recommended to use the rarer Abyss Precursor Tablets instead.

These rarer PoE 2 item options can be obtained by visiting the currency NPC in the hideout and trading with them, but this process is too costly. Therefore, the best and simplest method is to kill Arbiter of Ash in Burning Monolith on any difficulty to obtain regular Tablets, and then use Orb of Alchemy or Regal Orb to upgrade their rarity.

During this process, each Tablet should contain some new affixes. Among them, affixes such as increased rare monster quantity, increased item rarity, increased monster pack quantity, and increased difficulty and rewards after the pit is closed are worth your special attention.

3. Farm Cleansed Maps

Once you have your skill tree and Precursor Tablets ready, you can start farming some cleansed maps, which can appear after you complete Corrupted Nexus and contain the ability to generate up to 30 additional cleansed monsters, along with related affixes. If your character build allows for easy speed farming, running all maps is best.

However, if it’s slightly less efficient, you can focus on specific map affixes. For example, affixes that grant you Mounting Greed skill increase the rarity of items you acquire, up to a maximum of 100%; and affixes that spawn The Immured Fury boss in your exploration areas can bring you incredibly rich loot rewards, such as POE 2 Fracturing Orbs, which are guaranteed.

4. Increase Rarity of Gear and Waystones

Finally, before venturing into maps featuring Abyss encounters, ensure you’re using a high-rarity gear. This will not only give you a significant advantage in completing all combat missions but also increase your chances of obtaining higher-tier loot from these maps.

Waystones used to unlock the map also need to be of high rarity and must contain affixes that increase item rarity. If Waystones you already possess do not meet these requirements, you can craft them by using Omen of Chaotic Rarity. While this investment is significant, it is well worth it.

5. Learn to Invest Wisely

In preparing for and utilizing Abyss farming rewards, you will always need to invest some currency or consumables to craft items for your builds and exploration materials. Therefore, a crucial strategy at this time is to manage your finances well and spend wisely.

Although you’ll have accumulated a considerable amount of currency by the time you reach the endgame, given the developers’ past instances of drastically reduced currency drop rates, every investment should be focused on the most worthwhile aspects, such as increasing gear rarity and rolling out specific affixes.

Of course, there is a way to avoid this concern: obtain Path of Exile 2 currency for sale directly from EZG.com, which has a wide variety and a large stock available, and you can place an order at any time and receive the orbs you need after a short wait.

These are the 5 strategies for reward farming using Abyss content in The Last of the Druids tournament. Hopefully, this guide will help you overcome every obstacle on your speed farming path and successfully achieve your ultimate goal. Enjoy the game!