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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was highly anticipated when it launched in November 2025, especially after the positive reception of previous installments like Black Ops 6. However, unfortunately, players were dissatisfied with the game, resulting in an unprecedented sales slump.

This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to CoD series, which had consistently ranked among the top FPS games for the past few years. This sudden decline provides an opportunity for competing titles in the same genre.

Especially with ARC Raiders currently enjoying great success, players who migrate to other games may not return. If the upcoming season cannot reverse the downward trend, it is predictable that the series will continue to lose players, leading to a bleak future.

Current Data

Less than three months after its release, CoD BO7's performance is far inferior to previous installments. As of now, its 24-hour peak is only 38,974 players, and it has fallen to 38th place on Steam charts, a stark contrast to the series' previous peak of 500,000 concurrent players.

Furthermore, compared to similar games, it's significantly weaker. For example, ARC Raider's peak 24-hour player count was 336,175, ranking 4th on Steam charts. Battlefield 6's peak 24-hour player count was 85,082. Even during the Christmas and New Year holiday gaming peak, the number of players for the series, including Black Ops 6/7, declined. In such a competitive market, Black Ops 7's prospects are truly worrying.

Besides the gaming platform, console sales are also dismal. The developers of Black Ops 7 pointed out that console sales are currently at an all-time low. According to available information, Xbox sales alone have dropped by 70%, making 2025 the company's worst year on record.

Why is this?

According to the developers, the sharp decline in sales is because of fierce competition from titles like Battlefield 6, but it's clearly not just that. Besides the fact that similar games have divided some players, Black Ops 7's content itself also has significant problems.

For example, the lack of a single-player mode and the large amount of AI-generated content have caused many players to lose interest in the game. The overwhelmingly negative reviews on social media have further deterred many players.

It's worth noting that Call of Duty series has long been a must-play for FPS games. However, the gaming industry is constantly evolving; today's hit game may be tomorrow's history. The unchanging gameplay has already bored players, while games like Battlefield 6 offer realistic environments and immersive gunfights, something Black Ops 7 and its Zombies mode cannot match.

Furthermore, the developers' constant use of old maps to try to evoke nostalgia feels perfunctory. Leaving aside whether these maps are even compatible with the pace of modern gaming, this nostalgia tactic might be acceptable once or twice, but consistently using inferior content instead of focusing on developing new maps and modes only makes it seem like the developers have run out of ideas, and playing this game is a waste of time.

Not to mention the numerous poorly made AI scenes throughout the game. This not-so-cheap AAA title blatantly presents players with greasy-looking AI graphics, which is a real waste of the time and effort players have invested.

While ARC Raider, another FPS game, also features AI enemies and other AI assistance, it never presents AI creations directly to players in such an open manner. There are only two explanations for this behavior: either the game's artists went on strike, or the developers think players are clueless about art - either way, it's quite absurd.

Fans have been exceptionally harsh in their reviews of this game, with a large number of negative reviews causing its user rating on player platforms to plummet to the lowest in the series. As a result, well-received new titles like ARC Raiders have attracted the attention of most players, drawing potential new players away from Call of Duty series.

Furthermore, free-to-play shooters like Marvel's Rivals and Fortnite have further eroded the game’s potential player base, especially those dissatisfied with Black Ops 7's high price and numerous limitations. While Black Ops 7 was one of the best-selling games of 2025, its sales were far lower than Black Ops 6, clearly reflecting misunderstanding between the game and its target audience.

The failure of Black Ops 7 will undoubtedly increase the pressure on all game developers, especially for a major title from a well-known series. To make matters worse, the next season is expected to compete with the new season of Battlefield 6.

However, based on currently available information, Black Ops 7 Season 2 will have a much larger content volume than Season 1, including new zombie maps and ranked modes, making it highly anticipated.

Given the superior standards that most AAA games face today, mishaps in Black Ops series could be more damaging than ever, as they could ultimately affect the series' fate: whether to continue, innovate, or end it altogether.

Hopefully, Black Ops 7 Season 2 will fully respect player feedback, showing less perfunctoriness and more sincerity. Only then will lost players gradually return.

Amidst the anticipation of all players, ARC Raiders has released its latest update: January Update 1.11.0, which significantly weakens two currently dominant weapons, fixes a bug, and addresses a visual issue. Not only that, the developers have prepared two cosmetic items for all players to claim.

After the patch was released, all players were excited because they had been suffering from the cheating methods used by some players and the excessive damage of some weapons, and desperately needed this extreme nerf. Of course, there is also a lot of anticipation for the third major update that will be released soon.

These topics have sparked a lot of discussion in various player communities and social media. Have you participated? If not, or have missed it, don't worry, because EZG.com, as your most loyal game assistant, will help you gather all the details and comments about Arc Raiders 1.11.0 patch.

Kettle Nerf

First, let's look at the most controversial changes to Kettle weapon: the rate of fire has been reduced from 600 to 450, which is mainly to counteract the competitive imbalance caused by some players using macro commands to exceed the rate of fire limit.

Although the rate of fire doesn't appear to be significantly reduced based on the figures provided by the developers - it wasn't directly halved - feelings from some players' tests indicate that the firing lag is much more pronounced than before, and even automatic weapons are not immune to this nerf.

Trigger 'Nade Nerf

Compared to the reasons for Kettle's nerf, the reason for Trigger 'Nade's nerf is very simple: it was too strong in PvP, causing players to only choose this grenade instead of other types. In view of this, the developers have greatly reduced its practicality as a grenade that can detonate in the air to cause massive damage, but its effectiveness as a sticky bomb remains unchanged.

The specific changes to this Nade include: some adjustments to the Damage falloff - damage is higher near the center of the explosion and lower at a distance; and the detonation delay for this weapon option has been increased from 0.7 seconds to 1.5 seconds, giving players more reaction time while also increasing the difficulty of detonating it in the air.

This will make future players less afraid of opponents using Trigger 'Nade' in PvP, and they can compete with it using other Arc Raiders items, such as Smoke Grenade or Seeker Grenade. Of course, if you are the wielder of this weapon, you will need to further refine the accuracy of your throwing and explosion event calculations.

Keycard Exploit Fixed

In previous gameplay, some players discovered that by disconnecting and reconnecting to the network, Keycards wouldn't disappear after use but would remain in their inventory.

This gave them more opportunities to endlessly farm high-drop-rate locations, significantly disrupting the game's balance. Due to the high level of discussion within the community, the developers took action.

According to Update 1.11.0, the developers have fixed this bug to restore the best balance to all players. However, it must be stated that cheating posts using the same method to duplicate key cards are now popular again in the community, and the discussion volume is quite high.

Hopefully, ARC Raiders will completely fix these two keycard vulnerabilities before the next major update is released, and impose the strictest bans on players who have used or are currently using these vulnerabilities, as a warning to others.

Visual Resolved

The next patch will reduce the lighting intensity in Stella Montis Night Raid to allow players to focus more on the beams of other players' flashlights and the sounds of their movements. Meanwhile, the sound effects and visuals of the map will be improved.

To be honest, this quality of life improvement is very useful for solo exploration, as any movement around you indicates the presence of enemies; however, for duo or trio exploration, the light and noise emitted by your teammates can become obstacles to your ability to pinpoint enemy locations, so its implementation may require more practice.

New Abyss Cosmetic Set

Having discussed the important gameplay mechanics and the improvements to the in-game quality of life in Arc Raiders, let's take a look at the new cosmetic set that was casually mentioned at the beginning of the patch: Abyss set. Although it was highly anticipated by players, it was actually not very good-looking.

The outdated color scheme and the disharmonious combination of the top and bottom made it a target of criticism, with some players even creating funny and humorous memes based on the outfit in the community. However, what players find most unacceptable is that this game has never offered any extensive customization options, making it completely incomparable to The Finals from the same developer.

Free Raider Tool Skin

Finally, let’s look at some relatively good news: To celebrate the fact that over 12 million players have joined ARC Raiders since its release, the developers have prepared a prestigious Gilded Pickaxe Raider Tool skin for all players in this off-season.

If you logged into your game account between the game’s release and 23:59 CET on January 13th, you will automatically receive this tool skin in the game content after this update is released. It is compatible with all platforms, including Steam, Epic, PlayStation, and Xbox.

The above is a detailed explanation of all the content included in the current ARC Raiders January Update 1.11.0, as well as players’ opinions on it. Ultimately, the developers are still working on game balance adjustments in this patch, so all players are eagerly anticipating the next major update that will bring even more fresh gameplay content, such as the leaked Toxic Swamp. Enjoy the game!

In Diablo 4 Season 11, when it comes to the fastest character builds in PvP, players often think of Spiritborn and Sorcerer. However, the build I'm about to introduce isn't theirs, but rather Barbarian.

We call this build Frog Leap Quake Barbarian, and it's currently one of the fastest speed-farming builds in Season 11. Especially after optimization, this build's mobility and speed not only rival, but in some situations surpass, Sorcerer, while maintaining Barbarian class's inherent resilience and damage output.

Next, I'll provide a detailed overview of this build and its suitable scenarios.

Core Mechanics

The core of this build lies in the continuous use of Leap ability. Thanks to Season 11 gear changes and the addition of unique pants, Leap has no cooldown.

Therefore, you can freely use this ability on the battlefield, dealing considerable damage with each hit, while also triggering melee and earthquake effects, allowing for instant map traversal and wall vaulting.

Combined with Fury management and Barbarian survival skills and defensive gear, you can continuously use Leap, ignoring enemy control effects and tanking damage. Sometimes you don't even need to use Hammer of the Ancients.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Below are the advantages and disadvantages of this build, which you can use as a reference to decide if it's suitable for you.

Advantages:

• Extremely fast map movement speed;
• Almost invincible when properly configured;
• Excellent AoE clearing ability;
• Powerful boss damage;
• Extremely smooth and fun gameplay experience.

Disadvantages:

• Requires a large amount of Mythic gear to reach its full potential;
• Feels resource-intensive when gear is insufficient;
• Requires continuous Fury status to achieve invincibility.

Skill Setup

Core Skills

• Leap: Continuously used for damage output, movement, and initiating attacks;
• Hammer of the Ancients: Used against high-level bosses; with sufficient gear affixes, it can deal billions of damage;
• War Cry: Provides additional damage;
• Rallying Cry: Increases movement speed;
• Challenging Shout: Increases health and damage reduction.

Ultimate Skill

For your ultimate skill, you can choose one of the following two:

• Call of the Ancients: More suitable for novice players, easier to maintain Fury sustain, while providing additional attack speed and stability;
• Wrath of the Berserker: Offers higher burst damage and faster map clearing speed at higher gear levels.

For most players, I still recommend choosing Hammer of the Ancients as your ultimate skill.

Key Gear

The following is the core gear build for Frog Leap Quake Barbarian:

• Harlequin Crest (Helm): Provides cooldown reduction and extremely high defense;
• Mantle of the Mountain’s Fury (Chest): Increases HOTA level, significantly boosting damage;
• Aspect of Earthquakes (Gloves): Increases HOTA level, damage critical strike chance, and attack speed;
• Chainscourged Mail (Pants): Core gear, permanently grants Leap ability and provides melee skill bonus;
• Aspect of Metamorphosis (Boots): Grants a brief Unstoppable state when dodging;
• Melted Heart of Selig (Amulet): Increases movement speed;
• Bold Chieftain's Aspect (Ring 1): Reduces Shout ability cooldown;
• Ring of Starless Skies (Ring 2): Significantly increases attack speed, critical strike chance, and resource acquisition.

Next, here are the weapons needed to build this set:

• Aspect of Ancestral Force
• Ramaladni's Magnum Opus
• The Grandfather
• Sabre of Tsasgal

Paragon Boards and Glyphs

Paragon attributes are flexible and varied. Here are some highly recommended Paragon Boards and their corresponding Glyphs:

• Starting Board (Marshal): Reduces cooldowns after shout usage;
• Carnage (Crusher): Increases damage output;
• Blood Rage (Challenger): Grants additional bonuses to all normal nodes within range;
• Weapon Master (Might): Grants additional bonuses to all magic nodes within range, while also increasing weapon damage;
• Flawless Technique (Warth): Increases critical hit damage from core skills and generates additional Fury.

Mercenary

You need to hire Subo as your main mercenary. You can unlock him by completing A Feather on the Scale Quest. Subo can automatically scout the surrounding area, letting you know where monsters are in advance, thus increasing your farming speed.

For a secondary mercenary, choose Varyana. Unlocked after completing Slayer's Retribution Quest, her role is the opposite of Subo's; she actively charges into battle to help you farm monsters, making you faster and more powerful.

Suitable Scenarios for this Build

This build isn't designed for beginners leveling up, but rather a fast late-game farming build. Its power increases as you acquire Mythic uniques throughout the game.

You can use Frog Leap Quake Barbarian in the following combat scenarios:

• Torment 4 speed farming
• Helltides
• Whispers Quest
• Dungeon blasting
• The Pit

If you need to challenge The Pit at level 120 and above, it's best to equip Melted Heart of Selig, which acts like a mana shield, converting damage taken into resource deduction. You can use it to significantly increase your defense in endgame content.

Leap Quake Barbarian is also suitable for farming the lower levels of The Tower in Diablo 4, but adjustments will be needed if you want to challenge higher levels.

This concludes the detailed information on Speed Barbarian build in Diablo 4 Season 11. If you're tired of slow-paced classes or want a truly powerful build, then Leap Quake Barbarian is definitely the ideal choice.

It's not only efficient but also incredibly fun; I'm sure you'll love it!

The next round of ARC Raiders' Expedition is scheduled to begin on February 17th this year. Players level 20 and above can participate, and upon completion, you will receive additional skill points and exclusive rewards.

However, participating in this event means giving up your current level and quest progress, including blueprints and valuable weapons you've collected. Completing an Expedition will grant your character permanent rewards and temporary advantages that last until the next expedition. So it's still worth a try.

This guide will introduce the current participation requirements for Expedition 2 and how to obtain the required items.

Participation Requirements

Before participating in Expedition, you need to collect the necessary items to be eligible to enter.

It's important to note that if you have never participated in an Expedition or have not completed the first phase, you will still be in Expedition 1. You need to collect all Expedition 1 items to start Expedition 2.

In addition, most items collected in Expedition cannot be obtained through crafting or recycling. Therefore, players must leave Speranza and search for these items in specific areas. Similar to the previous Expedition mission, this time players need to complete five phases of collection, but the developers have changed several key items and focused the search area on Stella Montis.

Phase 1

This phase mainly guides players to develop basic recycling and trading habits with merchants. The specific ARC Raiders items required are as follows:

• Metal Parts x150
• Plastic Parts x200
• ARC Alloy x80
• Steel Springs x15

Phase 1 will use items you find throughout the game. Metal Parts and Plastic Parts can be obtained through scavenging, as well as from abandoned cabinets, metal crates, and car engines. If you can't find them, you can trade with Celeste using seeds or obtain them from Scrappy.

The easiest way to obtain ARC Alloy is to attack any ARC Enemies in ARC Raiders. They have a very high chance of dropping ARC Alloy after being defeated, allowing you to acquire a large quantity of this item in a short time.

Phase 2

Phase 2 differs from Expedition 1. In this phase, players need to collect Cooling Coils instead of Cooling Fans. Because the collected items are heavier, it's recommended to travel light and avoid carrying heavy weapons to prevent affecting speed and stamina. Here are the items you'll need for this phase:

• Durable Cloth x35
• Wires x25
• Electrical Components x20
• Cooling Coils x4

Durable Cloth and Wires are common; you'll usually find them in residential areas, offices, and industrial areas. The best map to search for Electrical Components is Dam Battlegrounds; you can also craft them in Refiner using Plastic Parts x8 and Rubber Parts x4.

Cooling Coils are the hardest to collect. They are usually found in lockers and industrial containers, and their drop rate is higher during Night Raids, which is when you can search for them. 

Phase 3

The third phase is no longer simply about collecting items. In this phase, you'll need to explore various maps in ARC Raiders to find Exodus loot points. Here are the items you'll need for this phase:

• Light Bulbs x4
• Batteries x30
• Shredder Gyros x10
• Exodus Module x1 (Exodus)

Dam Battlegrounds has a fixed car spawn point containing two Light Bulbs. Go early to avoid others taking them first. Battery drops are random; you can exchange 5 seeds for 10 Batteries daily from Celeste.

Shredder Gyros only appear in Shredders. You must destroy and loot them to obtain the items you want. Shredders are extremely powerful, so always fight from behind cover.

Exodus Modules only exist in Exodus loot points. They may appear in Spaceports, but the most efficient place to obtain them is the Assembly in Stella Montis.

Phase 4

Workshop on Stella Montis is the core location of Phase 4. Here, you can recraft your acquired common items and Exodus Modules into the items you need. The following items are required for this phase:

• Frequency Modulation Boxes x5 (Exodus)
• Advanced Electrical Component x5
• Ion Sputters x3 (Exodus)
• Leaper Pulse Units x3

You'll need to find and destroy Leapers to obtain these Ion Sputters. They are quite common in maps like Spaceport and Dam Battlegrounds; a few Blaze Grenades can easily destroy them.

Phase 5

The final phase requires you to sell your items and earn coins. Here are the types of items you need to sell and the number of coins required:

• Sell 200,000 coins worth of Combat Items
• Sell 100,000 coins worth of Survival Items
• Sell 150,000 coins worth of Provisions
• Sell 300,000 coins worth of Materials

Once you have completed all five phases, you are eligible to participate in Expedition. If you decide not to participate, your current Expedition phase and all completed steps will remain unchanged, allowing you to change your plans at any time.

Other

In addition to introducing the five phases of Expedition 2, this guide provides a suggestedExodus item search route for your reference.

Step 1

Enter Stella Montis and equip a custom loadout with a Safe Pocket to ensure your loot isn't stolen by other invaders. Also, prioritize increasing your movement speed and stamina in your build.

Step 2

If you respawn near Workshop, that's ideal. If not, use Adrenaline Shots to quickly reach your destination and start searching every container.

Step 3

Prioritize searching closed chests, drawers, and cabinets. Key Expedition items such as Exodus Modules, Frequency Modulation Boxes, and Ion Sputters should be placed in the standard search area.

Step 4

Put your highest-value Exodus item into Safe Pocket first, then collect as many other items as possible. Sell any extra items to prepare for Phase Five.

That's all the currently known information and strategies for Expedition 2. Many players have already collected all the items and are ready to enter Expedition. We look forward to your joining us!

In ARC Raiders, the experience for solo players and team players is drastically different. Since there are no teammates to revive you, scout enemy positions, or absorb fire, every decision you make is crucial, including gear selection, positioning, and extraction.

Solo players must constantly weigh risks and rewards while managing limited resources and dealing with attacks from ARC and other raiders that may strike at any time. This is where a powerful solo build comes in, allowing you to efficiently loot, quickly win battles, and, most importantly, escape dangerous situations.

Therefore, I will introduce two efficient solo builds: one designed for stable looting and safe combat; the other suitable for experienced players tackling stronger enemies and high-value areas alone.

You can use these builds as a foundation and adjust individual gear to suit your playstyle.

Core Principles of Solo Combat

Before delving into the builds themselves, it's important to understand the principles of solo combat.

Disengaging from combat

Sometimes, eliminating your opponent isn't your ultimate goal in combat. This can actually deplete your gear and stamina. Utilizing Smoke Grenade, movement tools, or traps that delay enemies to help you escape is a good option.

Sustained damage is better

Since solo combat is often chaotic and prolonged, sustained damage output is more important than burst damage. Prepare plenty of healing, shield regeneration, and survivability gear.

Area control and awareness

Without teammates to protect and assist you, you need to have a certain level of combat awareness. Mines, traps, and certain sound cues can compensate for the lack of teammates.

Based on these combat principles, let's look at specific gear configurations.

Best Mid-Range Solo Build

This build is ideal for players who prioritize safe loot pickup, stable extraction, and balanced combat. It performs exceptionally well in open areas and also holds its own indoors.

Detailed setup

Augment:

• Looting MK. 2

Shield:

• Light Shield (Green)

Weapons:

• Anvil Hand Cannon (Level 3 or above)
• IL Toro Shotgun (Level 3 or above)

Quick Use Items:

• 5 Herbal Bandages
• 5 Shield Rechargers
• 5 Adrenaline Shots
• 3 Smoke Grenades

Safe Pocket:

• 1 Jolt Mine
• 1 Zipline

Looting MK. 2 is an essential mod for solo players. It increases backpack capacity, allowing you to pick up more items during raids. Light Shield allows for high mobility, ideal for solo players who need to frequently reposition.

Furthermore, this combination of two guns can handle almost all engagement distances encountered in regular looting missions. ARC Raiders items like bandages and Shield Rechargers are also essential, ensuring you stay at full health and safe during raids.

Smoke Grenades and Ziplines help you quickly evacuate and reach areas difficult for raiders to access.

Gameplay tips

The advantage of this build is that it helps you avoid unnecessary combat and carefully choose when to engage. Use mines to control your area, use smoke grenades to disengage from combat, and utilize weapon combinations to eliminate raiders who are trying to harm you.

• Note: If you are engaged in combat with enemies for too long, disengage; your loot is more valuable than risky kills.

Best High-End Solo Build

This build is designed for experienced players and is a powerful hybrid build that allows you to maintain strong survivability while dealing with PvE threats and hostile raiders.

Detailed setup

Augment:

• Looting MK. 3 (Survivor)

Shield:

• Medium Shield (Blue)

Weapons:

• Venator Pistol (level 4)
• Vulcano Shotgun (Level 3 or above)

Quick Use Items:

• 1 Vita Spray
• 5 Surge Shield Rechargers
• 5 Adrenaline Shots
• 3 Smoke Grenades
• 2 Blaze Grenades

Augmented Slot:

• 1 Explosive Mine

Safe Pocket:

• 2 Jolt Mines
• 1 Snap Hook

Looting MK. 3 (Survivor) Augment not only allows you to equip a medium shield but also restores health when your character is downed, significantly increasing your chances of successfully escaping even after being knocked down.

Venator and Vulcano combination allows you to control combat at varying distances and in confined indoor spaces, helping you deal with any incoming enemy raiders.

Vita Spray provides instant health regeneration in emergencies, while Surge Shield Rechargers quickly replenish your medium shield. Explosive Mine is ideal for sealing off areas, forcing enemies out from behind cover, or hindering enemy pursuit during retreats.

Snap Hook is one of the most powerful mobility tools for solo players. It allows for quick escapes, flexible repositioning, and access to vertical terrain without relying on fixed ziplines.

Gameplay tips

This setup supports a more aggressive solo playstyle, but stability remains crucial. Use traps and grenades to control the battlefield, quickly eliminate enemies, and disengage before third parties arrive. Survivor Augment offers some leeway, but don't rely on it excessively.

The above is all the recommended setup information for solo players in ARC Raiders. While solo raids are challenging, they also offer a satisfying sense of accomplishment. You can act at your own pace, choose your combat timing, and cleverly defeat other squads.

Settings are just the foundation of your combat. Be brave enough to try different variations, adapt to different maps and threats, and remember that the best solo raider is the one who survives to the extraction, not the one with the most kills.

WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Pre-Patch is now live and will remain available for nearly three weeks to allow players to familiarize themselves with the game content.

During this time, players are preparing for their smooth entry into Dark Portal. Pre-Patch brings numerous changes, providing a new opportunity for players who want to level up quickly for the upcoming expansion.

Below, I will teach you how to utilize all the resources in Pre-Patch to help your character level from 1 to 60, whether you are an Alliance or Horde player.

Pre-Patch overview

Pre-Patch brings a wealth of changes to TBC Classic Anniversary. These include classes, new skills, and various updates to enhance the gameplay experience.

These changes will help players better prepare for the challenges of Outland. Furthermore, TBC Pre-Patch increases experience gain, making it an excellent time for both new and returning players to level up.

Key leveling tips

1. Maximize Buffs and Consumables

One of the easiest ways to speed up leveling is by utilizing buffs and consumables. During the pre-patch, players can not only quickly gain XP using buffs, but also improve efficiency with a range of useful items.

Dragonslayer Buff

In Stormwind and Orgrimmar, players can obtain Dragonslayer Buff for 2 hours, which significantly improves combat efficiency, thus increasing the speed of completing quests and grinding.

However, be aware of its cooldown, as this buff cannot be continuously obtained. Players can track Dragonslayer Buff's cooldown by joining the world chat or using relevant game addons to plan their leveling accordingly.

Explosive Rockets

In the early game, Explosive Rockets are ideal for clearing large groups of monsters. They deal considerable area damage, capable of killing multiple enemies at once, helping you level up quickly.

Weapon Enchants

Weapon enchantments like Iron Counterweight and Fiery Weapon are very useful in the early game, providing buffs such as increased haste and extra fire damage.

You can use them from level 1 until around level 30, after which you can switch to more expensive enchantments, such as Crusader or strength-boosting enchantments, for greater attack power.

If you have a lot of WoW TBC Classic Anniversary gold, you can also exchange head and leg enchantments, which grant an additional 10 speed.

Consumables

• Remember to stock up on healing food, such as Frog Leg Stew, which restores a significant amount of health, reduces combat wait time, and improves leveling efficiency;
• Swiftness Potion helps you move quickly until you unlock your mount at level 30, saving you travel time;
• Brilliant Wizard Oil applied to your weapons increases spell damage and critical strike chance.

2. Utilize Rested Experience

Rested XP is crucial for players to level up quickly, so be sure to log off at an inn or major city to accumulate rest experience. While resting, your character will accumulate a blue experience bar; before the bar disappears, the experience gained from killing monsters will be doubled.

If you're going to be away from the game for an extended period, I recommend resting at an inn. This will give you double the rest experience, resulting in even higher kill experience. So plan your rest time accordingly.

3. Quest and Dungeon farming tips

Various quests in the game remain one of the best ways to level up, and TBC Anniversary pre-patch introduced some adjustments that made the rewards for certain quests and dungeons even more generous. To maximize the rewards from these different quests, you need to master certain techniques.

• Utilize Auction House: Some quests in TBC can be completed instantly by exchanging the required materials at Auction House, not only providing rich experience rewards but also saving a lot of time.
• Dungeon Quests: While solo leveling is usually the fastest way, dungeons also offer valuable experience and loot. Therefore, during the pre-patch, you can also group up to challenge dungeons that offer high experience rewards and items useful to your character.

4. Choose your weapons and professions carefully

During leveling, be sure to stick to the same weapon type to avoid spending time leveling up weapon skills every time you level up. Concentrating resources on the same weapon will help you deal more damage and level up faster.

Meanwhile, character professions can be a double-edged sword during leveling. Gathering professions are an excellent way to earn gold in TBC, but they can also slow down your progress to level 60 in the early game.

Therefore, carefully consider your choice of weapons and professions before you reach level 60.

1-60 Leveling path

Below is the complete leveling path from 1 to 60, which can be used as a reference for both Alliance and Horde players.

Level 1-10

When you are still at a low level, it is best to start from the starting area of your chosen faction. For example, Draenei starts from Azuremyst Isle, and Blood Elf starts from Eversong Woods.

Make full use of early quests and utilize Explosive Rockets for efficient monster farming. Therefore, try to stay in the starting area until around level 10, as the quests and monsters there are not very difficult.

Level 10-20

Alliance players can go to Redridge Mountains and Duskwood at level 10, while Horde players can choose to stay in Ghostlands.

When your character reaches level 15, you can also go to Wetlands to do more quests.

Level 20-30

Starting from level 20, it is recommended to go to Stranglethorn Vale (available to both Alliance and Horde). The quests here offer generous rewards, especially Green Hills of Stranglethorn questline, which provides nearly 11,000 experience points.

If you are a Horde player, you can also consider going to Badlands at level 25 to continue farming quest experience.

Level 30-40

At level 30, Alliance players can go to Badlands or Feralas to complete the corresponding quests for a large amount of experience. Focus on quests like Buzzard Wings and Blue Pearls.

Horde players can also gain a significant amount of experience by heading to Desolace or Arathi Highlands.

Remember to combine this with Scarlet Monastery dungeon questline to help you level up faster.

Level 40-50

After level 40, there's no longer a distinction between Alliance and Horde players; your character's strength is now relatively complete. You can head to Tanaris for more quest opportunities.

Adding Zul'Farrak dungeon questline not only provides extra experience but also drops decent weapons and equipment.

Level 50-60

Starting at level 50, you can go to Eastern Plaguelands or Blasted Lands for more quests. These areas offer generous rewards, with substantial experience and equipment.

You can also complete Cloth Turn-in quest in the main cities for additional reputation and experience bonuses.

The above outlines the optimal leveling route and tips from 1-60 in WoW TBC Classic Anniversary Pre-Patch. The key to fast leveling lies in the synergy of multiple quest routes and buffs, making full use of every opportunity to gain XP. Wishing you a smooth upgrade!