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In Diablo 4 Season 14, Season of Death Awakening, Spiritborn class, with its unique mechanics and high mobility, became a popular choice for pushing and speed-farming in The Pit. Players predict it will remain strong and popular in Season 15.

Among the many Spiritborn builds, whether centered around Pestilent Swarm or based on its high mobility, one piece of equipment is indispensable - Ring of Writhing Moon.

If you are unfamiliar with this equipment or how to obtain it, you can refer to this guide.

What is Ring of Writhing Moon?

Ring of Writhing Moon is a unique ring exclusive to Spiritborn in Diablo 4 Season 14. Its value lies in its ability to modify Spiritborn's core abilities.

Core Mechanics

Ring of Writhing Moon completely overhauls Spiritborn ability, Pestilent Swarm. Its core changes can be broken down into two points:

First, when the player equips Ring of Writhing Moon, the swarm of bees released by Pestilent Swarm will automatically generate and orbit around the character, instead of simply flying towards enemies.

This change transforms Pestilent Swarm from a projectile ability requiring aiming into a continuous AoE damage skill similar to a moving aura, greatly improving mob clearing efficiency and ease of use.

Second, each time the swarm orbiting the character hits an enemy, it generates Spiritborn's primary combat resources.

This solves the resource sustainability problem for some Spiritborn builds in sustained combat. This is a major reason why Ring of Writhing Moon has become an essential piece of equipment for Spiritborn.

Implementation Effects

In Diablo 4 Season 14, Ring of Writhing Moon is essential equipment for many top-tier Spiritborn builds, especially Poison Swarm build and Rushing Claw build.

Poison Swarm Build, when equipped with this gear, creates an impenetrable circle of poison damage through a swarm of bees. Players don't even need to engage in combat; they can simply move and weave through enemies.

Rushing Claw Build is heavily reliant on skill cooldown reduction. In this build, the ring's swarm not only provides the character's primary damage source but also triggers cooldown reduction effects through frequent hits.

Farming Guide

In Diablo 4 Season 14, there are several main ways to obtain Ring of Writhing Moon. Players can choose the most efficient strategy based on their own situation.

Farming Lord Zir

Grinding Lord Zir is the primary and most efficient way to obtain Ring of Writhing Moon because it is one of Lord Zir's exclusive drops.

Players should note that Lord Zir has two difficulty levels - Normal and Torment. According to community player testing, the likelihood of bosses dropping valuable equipment is significantly increased on Torment difficulty, with a higher chance of dropping unique Ancestral-quality gear.

Therefore, players should prioritize Torment difficulty if possible.

Additionally, in Season 14, defeating Lair bosses like Lord Zir requires Lair Keys or Superior Lair Keys to open the treasure chest behind them, yielding rewards including unique equipment.

Therefore, the first step in farming Ring of Writhing Moon is not to rush into the boss, but to accumulate enough Lair Keys.

Currently, there are multiple ways to obtain Lair Keys in the game. For example, players can primarily obtain them by completing War Plans, choosing routes that include Key Spoils as rewards.

Another major method is clearing specific levels of Escalation Nightmare Dungeons, where Deathtoll Chamber rewards a large number of Lair Keys.

Additionally, collecting Cinders in Helltides to open various chests also offers a chance to obtain Lair Keys; defeating World Bosses, completing Legion Events, and claiming chests from Tree of Whispers also provide a chance to acquire Lair Keys.

Other Methods

Besides farming Lord Zir, participating in other gameplay activities also offers a chance to obtain Diablo 4 Ring of Writhing Moon. These include:

First, opening Helltides chests. These chests may contain not only Lair Keys but also various valuable equipment.

Second, clearing Nightmare Dungeons and defeating World Bosses. Both of these methods are effective ways to obtain high-level equipment. You can also obtain Superior Lair Keys during this process, which can be used to challenge other bosses;

Third, participating in Legion Events and Tree of Whispers also offers a chance to obtain unique equipment.

Fourth, you can randomly obtain items from Purveyors of Curiosities - special merchants located in major towns such as Lizveth in Kyovashad and Ostaf in Gea Kul.

Players can exchange 40 Murmuring Obols for a random ring, including Ring of Writhing Moon. These items can be obtained by completing various world events or dungeons.

While feedback from the player community indicates that very few players have obtained valuable equipment from Purveyors of Curiosities through this method, it is indeed a possibility. This can be used as a supplementary method.

The above is an introduction to and farming methods for Ring of Writhing Moon in Diablo 4 Season 14, Season of Death Awakening.

The method for obtaining it may change after Season 15 officially launches. If you don't want to miss out on Season 15 news, you can follow EZG Facebook for the latest game information.

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If you're a Spiritborn player, don't miss out on this powerful gear.

With WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 3 officially launching on August 27th, many players still believe PvP is only for Arena enthusiasts. However, this mindset might cause you to miss out on a crucial gear upgrade path in Phase 3.

Entering Phase 3 will significantly intensify competition for raid gear. More importantly, the quality of PvP gear will be greatly improved, making PvP a key way for Warriors to quickly complete their gear sets.

Next, EZG will explain why Warriors must prepare PvP gear in advance for WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 3, and why PvP gear can be a powerful transitional or end-game item.

Competition for Raid Tokens is Fierce

During WoW BCC Anniversary Phase 1 and Phase 2, Warriors found it relatively easy to acquire Tier 6 gear because their major competitors were Priests, Druids, and other Warriors, whose token needs weren't as intense.

With the opening of TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 3, competition for Tier 6 tokens has intensified. Hunters are no longer just looking for a few Best in Slot pieces; they aim to quickly collect the complete four-piece Tier 6 set to replace their previous Tier 5 gear.

Besides Hunters, Shamans are also becoming new competitors. While Enhancement Shamans don't have a high demand for the new Tier 6 set, as it's not particularly valuable to them, Restoration Shamans and Elemental Shamans will require these tokens.

Restoration Shamans, in particular, are crucial in TBC Phase 3 raids, and most raids will try to bring multiple Shamans. This competition will significantly slow down Warriors' gear acquisition speed in raids. 

PvP Gear Strength Increased

PvP gear in TBC Phase 3 has received a significant buff, with some arena gear now approaching or even surpassing the strength of some raid drops.

In previous phases, TBC arena gear often struggled to compete with raid gear, frequently lacking in damage output. Warriors rarely chose items like Gladiator Chestpiece or Merciless Gladiator's Chestpiece.

The new PvP chest piece, Vengeful Gladiator's Plate Chestpiece, introduced in WoW's Burning Crusade Anniversary Phase 3, while having slightly less strength compared to some PvE gear, boasts higher Crit, 84 Armor Penetration, 3 sockets, and higher Stamina, achieving a better balance between damage output and survivability.

In Phase 3, this chest piece's overall strength ranks among the top three, second only to Tier 6 Chest and Midnight Chestguard, and it might even be considered a potential end-game item for warrior players.

The competitiveness of Arena weapons in TBC P3 has also been significantly improved. The new Vengeful Gladiator boasts higher weapon damage, crit, and armor penetration. For Fury Warriors, a common future setup will be using Dragonmaw as the main-hand weapon and a Vengeful Gladiator as the off-hand.

PVP Gear Acquisition Difficulty Reduced

TBC Classic Anniversary adjusted the acquisition method for Arena Gear, significantly lowering the barrier to entry for PvP gear. Now, except for shoulders and weapons, most PvP gear no longer requires a high rating to unlock.

You only need to consistently participate in Arenas, completing 10 matches per week and accumulating Arena Points. Even with a low win rate, you can gradually exchange for core gear over time.

However, unlocking arena weapons requires approximately a 1,700 rating. For BCC Anniversary players without any PvP gear, directly entering high-intensity arena competition may be quite difficult.

Before Phase 3 opens and numerous players begin competing for Arena gear, you need to accumulate Arena Points and prepare some PvP gear in advance to avoid being at a significant disadvantage because of gear disparities.

Besides Arena gear, Honor gear is also an important way to quickly improve a Warrior's strength in Phase 3. By farming Battlegrounds, you can obtain numerous Honor items and unlock PvP gear with Resilience. While these items aren't the highest tier, they serve as very useful transitional gear.

Phase 3 will also introduce new Honor rings, among which Vindicator series ring is particularly noteworthy. This ring boasts 1% Crit, 44 Attack Power, and 56 Armor Penetration, making it extremely powerful for Warriors who don't lack Hit Rating.

The difficulty of obtaining PvP gear in Phase 3 makes it ideal for new Warriors who have just reached level 70 or for alt characters. If your new WoW character lacks raid gear and WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Gold, you can obtain rings, necklaces, bracers, belts, and boots through Battlegrounds, and then acquire higher-level chest armor, weapons, and other key pieces through Arena.

While you might experience gear and experience pressure when first entering Arena, you can choose to create your own group or find a group to complete weekly matches before Arena resets. Most importantly, don't miss out on accumulating weekly Arena points; this way, even before entering BCC Anniversary Phase 3 Raid, you can still accumulate a decent set of gear.

Phase 2 PvP Gear Discount

With the opening of WoW TBC Phase 3, Phase 2 PvP off-set gear may see discounts. Older items like belts and boots may become less expensive. Therefore, don't rush to use all your honor now. Reserve some Honor to wait for the discount window after Phase 3 opens, then exchange it for the gear you need, improving resource utilization.

In addition, some old Raid Tokens will gain new uses in Phase 3, allowing you to save some tokens in advance to exchange for new PvP gear.

Preparing for PvP in advance will not only help you acquire powerful weapons but also alleviate the gear pressure from competition for raid tokens. For Warriors, PvP in WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Phase 3 is no longer just an extra gameplay element but a crucial part of the gear progression path. Starting to prepare now will give you a significant advantage in the new phase.

When players reach Endgame stage of Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5 Return of the Ancients, they will inevitably need a large number of various items to complete their builds or tackle more challenging content.

Among the many items in the game, Omen of Light is a widely used but difficult-to-obtain item, making it expensive on the market. How to efficiently farm Omen of Light has always been a hot topic in the player community.

Recently, a community player shared an improved, simple, and efficient method for farming Omen of Light for other players to reference.

What is Omen of Light?

Before introducing this farming method, I will first give a brief introduction to Omen of Light.

In PoE 2 Patch 0.5, Omen of Light plays an irreplaceable role in advanced crafting. When you activate Omen of Light in your inventory, the next time you use Orb of Annulment, it will only remove modifiers with Desecrated tag from items.

As is well known, in PoE 2's endgame gear crafting system, crafting a top-tier item often requires repeated stripping and resetting of multiple attributes. A single failed stripping attempt can render a half-finished item worth tens or even hundreds of Divine Orbs worthless.

Therefore, Omen of Light acts as a safety lock for this high-risk process, allowing top-tier players pursuing the ultimate attributes to take the plunge.

Furthermore, crafting a single piece of gear often requires consuming 10 to 20 Omen of Light to gradually correct affixes. This huge demand keeps its price consistently high.

Core Farming Method

So, how do you efficiently farm Omen of Light? The key lies in utilizing Pit mechanic of Abyss gameplay.

In Abyss gameplay of Patch 0.5, Pits emitting black smoke will randomly spawn on the map. Players who approach these Pits and defeat the hordes of monsters that emerge from them, eventually closing Pit, will receive generous rewards, including Omen of Light.

Our goal is to increase rewards to efficiently farm Omen of Light.

So, how do we increase rewards? We all know that there are rare monsters with special affixes in Pits, surrounded by noticeable black smoke, making them very visually striking.

The key to determining rewards lies in the location of these monsters when they are killed, a point largely overlooked by most PoE 2 players.

If a player kills these rare monsters within the black smoke's range, they will only drop some low-value common Omens, which may only be worth a fraction of the price of an Omen of Light.

However, if you successfully pull the monster out of the black smoke and kill it outside the smoke's range, it has a high probability of dropping high-value Omens such as Omen of Light. A single run can yield dozens of Path of Exile 2 Divine Orbs.

This mechanic sounds simple, but it's easily overlooked in the chaos of actual combat, and a slight miscalculation can waste a precious drop opportunity.

Therefore, your build should ideally have high enough burst damage to instantly kill monsters just emerging from the pit; or sufficient defense and mobility to calmly lure monsters to safety before dealing with them.

Roll Map and Tablet

To maximize the efficiency of farming Omen of Light, you'll need to invest some Omen in Roll Maps and select the appropriate Tablet modifiers.

Roll Map

In PoE 2, Roll Map refers to the process of players farming maps with better affixes. The specific steps are as follows:

First, ensure your map is Rare quality and has exactly 5 modifiers. Here's a crucial detail: Never allow a map to have a sixth modifier. According to the game mechanics of Patch 0.5, maps with six modifiers will cause the above farming method to fail.

Next, activate all three Omens in your inventory simultaneously: Omen of Chaotic Rarity, Omen of Chaotic Quantity, and Omen of Chaotic Effectiveness.

These three Omens ensure that Chaos Orb will always enhance the map's rarity and increase monster density.

With all three Omens activated, using a Chaos Orb on the map will completely reset the map's modifiers. Due to Omens' interference, the newly generated modifiers will definitely favor higher rarity and higher monster density.

Tablet

PoE 2 Patch 0.5 Tablet is a key item for adding extra Abyss mechanics to maps; its modifier combinations are crucial.

First, if a Tablet absolutely needs attributes like increased Abyssal Monster spawns or random map modifiers, it's essential to select them, as they provide significant benefits to players.

Modifiers that increase the number of rare monsters in Abyss are also crucial, since only rare monsters have a chance to drop Omen of Light; the more rare monsters there are, the greater the drop rate.

Increasing the chance of accessing Abyssal Depths is also a highly valuable modifier. Abyssal Depths are hidden areas where players will encounter numerous rare monsters and a large treasure chest.

Furthermore, the map's terrain type significantly impacts Tablet's effectiveness. City Maps like Sun Temple Map are generally considered the optimal choice because they allow players to insert multiple Tablets.

In contrast, players should avoid desert maps, as the number of Pit spawns and the density of rare monsters are significantly lower, making them not worthwhile investment of resources.

The above is an efficient method for farming Omen of Light in Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.5 Return of the Ancients.

This method may become ineffective with patch updates. If you don't want to miss patch information, follow EZG Facebook; we'll provide the latest updates. Additionally, we occasionally host giveaway events; you can @friends to participate and obtain valuable rewards.

In short, if you're lacking Omen of Light, why not give this method a try?

As one of the most popular and stable Tier 0 spellcaster builds in Torchlight Infinite SS13 Afterlight, Gemma 2 Frostbitten Heart not only boasts burst damage but also balances map clearing efficiency, survivability, a good scaling curve, and perfect integration with SS13 season mechanics.

Currently, the meta shifts primarily focus on the new farming rhythm, the diminishing effectiveness of older map clearing strategies, and the increased emphasis on stability in K8, U8, and Deep Space progression. This necessitates builds that balance map progression and resource accumulation.

As more players approach the endgame, they urgently need a stronger build, and Gemma 2 perfectly meets this need.

Skills

1. Ice Lances

Ice Lances is Gemma 2 Frostbitten Heart's primary skill, a cold spell projectile that fires multiple ice spears at enemies, dealing cold damage.

Its biggest advantage lies in the sheer number of projectiles it can stack, its excellent performance in clearing large areas of enemies, and its ability to be further enhanced through Projectile attribute, making it highly compatible with Gemma 2's mechanics.

2. Tangle

Tangle is key to Gemma 2's ability to quickly clear maps in Torchlight Infinite SS13. It helps Ice Lances hit enemies more consistently, increases skill coverage, and allows Gemma 2 to continuously output damage while moving.

With Tangle, Ice Lances, which previously required manual casting and target acquisition, can now automatically lock onto targets and output damage while moving.

Skill Enhancement Direction

Entering the final stages of Torchlight Infinite Afterlight places higher demands on the build's damage and survivability.

Skill enhancements are mainly focused on two areas: damage output and mechanics.

Output Direction:

• Spell Damage
• Cold Damage
• Projectile Damage
• Critical Damage

Mechanism Direction:

• Frostbite Chance
• Frostbite Damage
• Cast Speed

Gear

Gear selection is crucial to whether Gemma 2 can stand out among all spell builds in TLI SS13.

1. Weapon

Weapons are a vital means of increasing damage for Gemma 2 Frostbitten Heart. High-level Craft Wands or endgame-grade special staves are recommended.

Affix Selection

Select affixes on the weapon that benefit from the build's key mechanics.

Prefix:

• Spell Skill Level
• Cold Skill Damage
• Spell Damage
• Projectile Damage

Suffix:

• Focus Blessing Level
• Cast Speed
• Critical Strike Related Attributes

Because Gemma 2 relies heavily on Focus Blessing in the later stages of Torchlight Infinite SS13, weapons with related level upgrades are extremely valuable.

2. Helmet

Helmet selection should primarily consider its role in absorbing damage during combat. Consider equipment with Frostbite enhancements, Critical Strike Chance, Elemental Damage, and increased damage taken by surrounding enemies.

Since Gemma 2 is a sustained damage mage, increasing Cold damage taken by enemies will yield significant benefits.

3. Armor

Due to the high map damage in the later stages of Torchlight Infinite Afterlight, players can consider wearing equipment with Energy Shield, Resistance, Damage Reduction, and Block related attributes.

Advanced players can further enhance their Block Ratio with special armor, allowing Gemma to have greater survivability when continuously casting spells.

4. Gloves

Gloves primarily increase Gemma 2's damage output speed, so focus on attributes like Cast Speed, Spell Damage, Critical Damage, and Projectile.

Within a budget, players can choose specialized high-end gloves to further improve efficiency, such as Israfel's Laws. Different levels and prices are available depending on the player's stage; the most basic Israfel's Laws cost only 20-50 Torchlight Infinite Flame Elementium, while a fully fledged piece requires over 200 FE.

5. Boots

Boots mainly affect map clearing efficiency. If you're currently speed-running maps, prioritize movement speed; if your goal is to challenge bosses, prioritize Cold Skill level and damage attributes.

6. Necklace

In Torchlight Infinite SS13 Gemma 2, Gale Necklace is increasingly important compared to previous versions.

Because Ice Lances heavily relies on projectile speed, increasing Projectile Speed with Gale Necklace significantly improves skill accuracy and overall mob clearing efficiency, resulting in more consistent damage output when defeating bosses.

Growth Path

Gemma 2 Frostbitten Heart build's skill and equipment choices balance damage and survivability, allowing for flexible build combinations based on a suitable growth path. The overall build can adapt to different game stages.

Early Gameplay Stage

In the early stages of Torchlight Infinite Afterlight, Gemma 2 doesn't require pursuing endgame gear. You can use easily obtainable Cold skills as a transition, as your main goal during the early game is to quickly complete the story, unlock the map system, and accumulate initial resources.

Mid-Game Stage

After entering the mid-game stage, players have accumulated a certain amount of Torchlight Infinite Currency and materials, allowing them to begin crafting Cold Damage, Spell, and Frostbite-related equipment.

Endgame Stage

In Endgame stage, the player's main goals shift to maximizing damage output, achieving a fast map clearing cycle, and upgrading all equipment to endgame quality. Skills and equipment attributes should be upgraded to their maximum levels.

Due to adjustments to Hero Memories system in Torchlight Infinite SS13, if you want to break through the power ceiling in the endgame, you can no longer simply pursue basic attribute increases; instead, you need to choose more suitable memory combinations based on the hero's mechanics.

Hero Memories Configuration

Currently, the mainstream recommended build for SS13 Gemma 2 Frostbitten Heart is:

1. Memory of Origin

This enhances the hero's trait level while increasing the core mechanic benefits of Frostbitten Heart.

2. Memory of Discipline

Improves the build's critical strike chance, casting speed, and sustained damage output, enhancing its performance in endgame battles.

3. Memory of Progress

Optimizes movement and skill rotation, increasing endgame map clearing efficiency and accelerating resource accumulation.

This Hero Memories build doesn't simply aim for the highest base damage, but rather to create a more complete damage rotation for Gemma 2 Frostbitten Heart in SS13 environment.

Therefore, it's clear that Gemma 2 Frostbitten Heart's popularity in Torchlight Infinite Afterlight isn't due to its absolute highest single-hit burst damage, but rather its excellent overall capabilities in the current season: easy to level up, fast map clearing, high growth potential, and low operational pressure.

For players who will be playing SS13 long-term, Gemma 2 Frostbitten Heart is definitely a worthwhile Tier 0 spell build.

In Diamond Dynasty mode of MLB The Show 26, Spotlight Players have always been a rather unique card type.

Unlike Live Series, Spotlight isn't simply based on a player's season stats. It's more like a commemorative card created around a specific stage or experience. A young player crashing through, a once-doubted rookie realizing their potential, or an international star quickly adapting to MLB - these can all be reasons for SDS to create a Spotlight.

In recent years, Spotlight has often brought unexpected surprises to players. Often, the player who receives this card isn't the league's biggest superstar, but someone with a special story at a particular point in time.

Therefore, July Spotlight player isn't just about who has the highest WAR or the best stats. More importantly, it's about who has a compelling story to tell, and who has sufficient value in DD mode.

Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA)

If you had to choose a player who best embodies Spotlight spirit, PCA would definitely be near the top of the list. Many fans who first became acquainted with PCA through his defense.

As a former top prospect, he entered the professional system with very high regard. His speed, outfield awareness, and range of motion made him a potential future Gold Glove-caliber center fielder from an early age.

However, PCA's development hasn't been without its challenges. While his defensive abilities have never been questioned, his offensive performance has been a major concern for teams and fans. For an outfielder, even top-tier defense is difficult to guarantee becoming a true core player without consistent hitting.

This has been the biggest point of discussion surrounding PCA in recent years. But with increasing experience, he is slowly changing public perception.

Previously, when PCA was mentioned, many people's first reaction was that young outfielder with exceptional defense. Now, he's beginning to showcase a more complete range of abilities. Improved power, better hit selection, and increased base-running threat have raised his ceiling even further.

From the perspective of MLB 26, PCA would be a perfect Spotlight card. His attribute profile is well-designed: maxed-out speed, near-top-tier defense, plus some power and hitting ability. This type of player would perfectly fit a player's needs in a center field lineup.

After all, center field is always a highly competitive position. A player who can cover a large area, create extra value with speed, and also has decent power hitting ability will never be unpopular in the game.

Munetaka Murakami

While PCA represents the type of young player whose development story fits Spotlight concept, Munetaka Murakami brings another kind of appeal.

Before coming to MLB, Murakami had already made a powerful impression in Japanese professional baseball. In 2022, he hit 56 home runs in a single season, setting a Japanese player's single-season home run record. This achievement made him one of the leading figures of the new generation of Japanese baseball.

After joining MLB, the most pressing question is simple: can his power continue to be effective in American league?

This is also what makes Murakami most attractive. Power hitters from Japanese league always face adaptation issues when they come to MLB.

Pitcher speed, larger stadiums, and more complex pitch combinations will all present new challenges. If Murakami can maintain his performance amidst these changes, his popularity will naturally increase.

From a game design perspective, he is also a player perfectly suited for creating a special card. MLB 26 players have always favored power hitters, especially left-handed power hitters.

If Murakami gets July Spotlight, he is likely to become a card that attracts players based on his offensive abilities. High power, high clutch ability, combined with good hitting attributes, will make him a popular choice at third base.

If the developers want to release a Spotlight that balances strength and buzz, Murakami would be a very reasonable choice.

Kevin McGonigle

After discussing candidates with strong storylines and major attention, Kevin McGonigle represents a different type of Spotlight possibility.

MLB 26 has often selected young players who haven't yet fully entered the mainstream to create special cards. McGonigle is this type.

His playing style doesn't rely on exaggerated physical gifts to attract attention; he relies on his hitting ability. McGonigle demonstrates good bat control, hitting rhythm, and pitch selection.

This type of player is actually easily underestimated. Modern baseball increasingly emphasizes power hitting, but the ability to consistently create hitting opportunities remains crucial. A hitter who can reduce pointless outs and consistently put pressure on the team is actually very valuable.

If McGonigle gets July Spotlight card, I think the official selection process will probably focus on skill. His card won't rely on power hitters like some others who rely on their 99 power to attract players; instead, it will emphasize Contact, Vision, and Plate Discipline.

However, McGonigle's main weakness is insufficient exposure. If he continues his outstanding performance in 2026 season and gains wider recognition, his chances of being selected will significantly increase.

Final Prediction

Spotlight is not just a collectible card; it could also change Diamond Dynasty roster landscape. Once a player gains significant attention because of a special card, market prices, player demand, and roster compositions will all change.

Therefore, understanding potential Spotlight candidates can help players better plan their MLB The Show 26 Stubs.

Based on the current situation, PCA and Munetaka Murakami are the two players most likely to receive July Spotlight.

PCA has a complete developmental journey, evolving from a defense-first prospect into a more well-rounded player. Murakami, meanwhile, brings an international star background and the kind of power-hitting ability that MLB 26 players usually value.

Kevin McGonigle represents a different type of possibility. If MLB 26 wants to release a card that allows players to discover new talent, he would be a good choice.

Which player do you think has the best chance to become MLB 26 July Spotlight Player? Follow EZG Facebook for the latest MLB The Show 26 updates and Player Choice Giveaways, and don't forget to @ your friends who are also interested about MLB 26.

What truly makes a card memorable for players is rarely just the rating number. More often, it's the connection that comes to mind when they receive the card, reflecting on the player's career trajectory. For MLB 26, this sense of connection is the very reason for the existence of special cards.

Abyss rework in Path of Exile 3.29 isn't just a cosmetic upgrade; it fundamentally changes how players acquire high-value ground loot, especially in terms of acquisition strategy.

In Curse of the Allflame, the previously clunky chase mechanic has been transformed into a smoother, more efficient Soul-consuming encounter, prioritizing dense groups of monsters and rare monsters, making it one of the best ways to acquire currency and high-value unique items in the current league.

This article will teach you a strategy for acquiring the best ground loot in Abyss in PoE 3.29, the core advantage of which lies in its synergy with Scarabs. Scarabs force Abyss encounters to generate treasure during their spread. These treasures inherit map multipliers, thus greatly increasing the probability of dropping high-value loot.

This strategy focuses on raw, untradeable wealth dropped directly from monsters and chests - what we call ground loot. Let's take a look.

Map Selection and Preparation

Successfully farming ground loot in PoE 3.29 Abyss requires careful preparation. Avoid blindly entering Abyss. Specific preparation steps are as follows:

Map

Tier 16 Canyon Maps are preferred. You can use Orb of Horizons to convert it into a canyon map for continuous farming.

Scrying

This is essential for maximizing drops. First, you must farm Basilica maps until you encounter a Nameless Seer. Once you do, select Scry option to transfer your Basilica divination cards to the canyon map. This allows you to selectively farm valuable divination cards that typically drop in Basilica, such as Seven Years Bad Luck, Damnation, and Enlightened.

Map Rolling

Shuffling gives your map a 100% or higher Scarab drop rate. Adding Eldritch Influence is highly recommended (especially Eater of Worlds, as it increases the number of altars).

Atlas Passives and Scarab Selection

Scarab Setup

The key to this farm strategy lies in a specific Scarab configuration to maximize loot in Abyss.

Abyss Scarab of Crystals (1x)

This is the core Scarab, enabling treasure spawns in Abyss during branching encounters, directly increasing your loot drop rate from Abyss encounters.

Cartography Scarab of Risk (2x)

These scarabs significantly increase the size and difficulty of monster hordes, thus boosting your rewards from Abyss treasures. If your build struggles with higher difficulties, you can replace them with Horned Scarab of Nemeses or Influencing Scarab of Hordes. This choice depends on your situation in PoE Curse of the Allflame.

Atlas Tree

Your passive tree should heavily invest in Abyss-related nodes, focusing on increasing Abyss spawn rates and maximizing Abyss treasure rewards. I recommend investing in nodes like Lightless Legion, Underground Kingdom, Abyssal Army, and Inspired Darkness, as these will significantly boost your rewards.

Importance of Build Choice

Abyss farming in PoE 3.29 places high demands on your character. Due to the swarms of Abyss monsters, you'll need a build that can farm at high density without slowing down, to handle the high density of maps and rare monsters.

Ideally, you should be able to trigger Caster Mastery buff, which gives you a 25% chance to open nearby chests while casting spells. This mastery is crucial for efficiently looting large numbers of chests and Abyss treasures without having to stop and click individually.

My recommendation is Winter Orb Elementalist build; it can meet almost all your needs in Abyss. Let me explain.

First, its map clearing speed is extremely fast, helping you handle high-density monster groups; second, it can automatically output damage while running, greatly enhancing your survivability in Abyss; most importantly, this build synergizes perfectly with the automatic chest-opening Caster Mastery build.

This build requires a moderate investment to start, and has significant potential for growth in the later stages, so you don't need to worry too much. If you currently lack funds, you can buy Path of Exile Currency from EZG.com, which provides the fastest and most efficient way to acquire funds, helping you build a powerful Abyss farming build.

Profitability and Market Context

Whether in the early or late stages of a league, Abyss farming is considered the best way to obtain currency and high-value items.

In PoE 3.29, Abyssal Jewels and Stygian Vises were moved to Abyss as exclusive rewards. This artificially created scarcity means that the demand for these items will be extremely high, making Abyss ground drops incredibly valuable.

Furthermore, the newly added pinnacle bosses Zorath and Vile Assembled, along with their unique items, offer even more potential rewards for players tackling Abyss content.

Overall, it's quite cost-effective, with the main risk lying in the player's character building ability. This farming strategy requires extremely strong characters to handle high-difficulty maps and dense monster hordes.

This concludes the article on how to obtain the best ground loot in Path of Exile 3.29 Abyss. If you want to know more, follow EZG Facebook. There will be occasional giveaways to help you quickly accumulate resources. However, you'll need your friends' help to participate! It's easy: just tag @ your friends in the comments section of our Facebook page. Come join us!

In Curse of the Allflame, there's an efficient Abyss farming strategy that can help you create an efficient cycle and easily obtain rare items. However, remember that you must first build a strong build, otherwise you might lose everything.

Now, players, follow this guide and give it a try. Good luck!