WOW CLASSIC REPUTATION GUIDE

Being nice has its perks, but getting into trouble can sometimes be fun as well. Much like in the real world, reputation in WoW Classic is built up by doing good deeds such as certain favors or quests for other people and killing creatures that are bothering the neighborhood—the last one obviously isn’t relatable in real life. If you’re in need of familiarization with the reputation system of WoW Classic and how it ultimately affects the way you earn WoW classic gold, then you’ve come at the right place. With our WoW Classic reputation guide, you can learn important stuff such as how to increase your reputation and how to avoid getting your brownie points shaved off!

What exactly is Reputation?

The reputation of your character is determined by whether NPCs in WoW Classic react positively to you or try to cut your head off. Players usually deal with increasing their reputation during the endgame. The reason being is that since they’ve gotten all the gear they need and have participated in raids, the only way for them to make any sort of progress in the game is to bump up their reputation.

What are the different Reputation Levels you need to know?

There are eight different reputation levels that you can attain inside the game:

Reputation	Points needed to level up	Description
Hated	36,000	Oh boy, are you in too deep in this one. If your character is hated, Enemy cities and PvP factions will kill you on sight. Not just that, but this is set permanently. Meaning you’ll have to live the rest of your in-game life in WoW Classic in this state. It takes a lot of work to get hated this much, and the results that yield it aren’t worth the effort either.
Hostile	3,000	Enemy cities and PvP factions are required to kill you on sight. However, unlike having a Hated reputation, this is still temporary and can still, be undone by increasing your reputation points.
Unfriendly	3,000	Having an Unfriendly reputation leaves you unable to buy, sell or interact with the members in your faction. If you want to increase your reputation, refrain from killing any other members that are both within and outside your faction.
Neutral	3,000	This is the starting point for all the players who have just recently joined the faction. Whether it’s the Horde or Alliance, everyone begins with a Neutral reputation.
Friendly	6,000	In allied cities, chances are you’ll start with a Friendly reputation. The demeanor of the NPCs is more approachable compared to being neutral. However, no perks are given at this state.
Honored	12,000	Having an Honored reputation grants you a 10% discount on all items from the vendors of your faction and its allied cities. This is especially useful when you’re on a tight budget.
Revered	21,000	As if a 10% discount wasn’t enough, having a Revered reputation will earn you an additional 5% discount, totaling to a 15% discount on all the wares available for purchase in your alliance of choice.
Exalted	999	The Exalted reputation is the highest attainable ranking in all of WoW Classic. In addition to having a 20% discount, players with this reputation will also get access to special perks such as tabards and mounts.

Conclusion

Besides having the opportunity to do special missions that aren’t available in other reputation levels, having a high reputation bags you discount prices in all of the vendors that are in your alliance. Not only does this save you some WoW classic gold, but it also gives you some activities to do despite reaching the endgame. Overall, it’s best to always have a neutral to good reputation within your group (it won’t matter if you’re hated by the enemy clan since your quests will mostly consist of killing certain members there).

CS:GO 'ALEX' And The Rise Of British Esports Stars

British esports star Alex “ALEX” McMeekin had a breakout year in 2019 as he led Team Vitality to victory in several big CS:GO tournaments. The highlight came at the FACEIT ECS Season 7 Finals in June, where they beat FURIA 2-0 to seize gold in front of a passionate crowd in London. It was a great moment for British esports fans, as it finally allowed them to celebrate the success of a homegrown star.

The UK has certainly had an impact on the burgeoning world of esports, as Fnatic is based in London and it also yielded Team Dignitas, but British competitive gaming stars are few and far between. The highest-earning Brit in this arena is Wolfiez, who famously clinched a silver medal in the duos section of the Fortnite World Cup in New York this summer despite playing with a controller. The 15-year-old from Essex became famous overnight for his exploits and he earned more than $1 million.

Another Fortnite player called Mongraal is second on the list of the highest-earning Brits, followed by FIFA legend TekKz. ALEX comes in at 15th on the list, behind a bunch of gamers that made their money by playing Fortnite, Call of Duty and basically defunct titles like SMITE and Heroes of the Storm, but he arguably has the greatest potential of any British esports star.

An Upward Curve

ALEX earned just $3,000 in 2015, $10,000 in 2016, $17,500 in 2017 and just under $26,000 last year. He would also earn a nominal salary, but that is not enough to sustain a full-time career as a pro gamer. Yet his persistence paid off and he has earned more than $130,000 in 2019 thanks to Vitality’s success at various tournaments.

They beat highly rated Team Liquid to win cs_summit 4 in Los Angeles and lifted another trophy in Charleroi, while they took silver at ESL One Cologne and DreamHack Masters in Malmo and went to the quarter-finals of the Berlin Major. Vitality is now eighth in the HLTV rankings and they have FaZe, 100Thieves and Evil Geniuses in their sights, while they are now among the favorites in the esports betting odds on big CS:GO tournaments, so a burst into the top five looks like a realistic target in 2020.

A Big Break

ALEX’s career really took off when he moved to Vitality from Team LDLC in December 2018. The ambitious French team plucked him from relative obscurity and installed him as a key component in a star-studded line-up. He was known in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) circles as an aggressive rifler with an ability to conjure up a decisive moment of magic out of nowhere, but he was crying out for a big team to give him a chance.

Vitality had enjoyed some success in Call of Duty, PUBG, and League of Legends, but the franchise only expanded into CS:GO in October 2018. Yet it made an eye-catching entrance onto the scene after hiring a group of fantastic individuals, comprising NBK, apEX, Happy, RpK and the wunderkind ZywOo, who is now widely regarded as the best player in the world.

However, results were underwhelming and Vitality decided to jettison Happy out of the team and bring in ALEX to replace him. The idea was for the Brit to revitalizing the team’s CT sides along with the T-side mid-rounds, and Vitality’s form has improved considerably since his arrival. ALEX previously led Team LDLC, but NBK remained Vitality’s shot caller, allowing ALEX to focus on his own game.

Leading the French

This year, ALEX and NBK shared leadership duties until NBK was dropped in favor of shox following a disappointing showing at the Berlin Starladder Major. Now NBK has left for Team OG, leaving ALEX as undoubtedly the main man at a team bursting with promise.

It is hard to overstate just how talented ZywOo. Until this year, NaVi superstar s1mple was the best player in the world by a comfortable margin, but ZywOo has arguably exceeded the Ukrainian. He is primarily an AWPer, but he can pull off stunning headshots with pistols, rifles, and SMGs, and his stats throughout 2019 have been insane.

If ALEX can manage to harness ZywOo’s talents correctly then Vitality could be the team to mount a genuine challenge to Astralis’ hegemony over the CS:GO scene in 2020. It is interesting to see a Brit installed as the leader of an exciting French team, and it may ask British esports fans to wonder why a domestic franchise cannot offer him the correct platform for global success.

Lagging Behind

CS:GO is one of the top three most popular esports in the world. Only Dota 2 has given out more prize money over the years, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO) has more pro players than any other game. Yet ALEX is the only Brit that is making a career out of playing it. Rory “dephh” Jackson and Owen “smooya” Butterfield have played in a few tournaments, but ALEX is the only one flying the Union Jack on a consistent basis.

There are no famous British players in the other big esports like League of Legends, Dota 2 and StarCraft II either. The competitive gaming scene has enjoyed huge growth in the past five years and it now boasts more than 450 viewers across the globe, but it is seemingly passing the UK by. China, Korea, Scandinavia, and North America are the global hot spots in terms of talent and taking the scene seriously, while Britain is lagging well behind.

For a small island, it has always punched above its weight within traditional sports and indeed entertainment forms like film, music, and TV, while London is a leader in the tech industry. It is therefore surprising to see that the UK cannot hold a torch to countries like Sweden, Denmark and South Korea when it comes to esports.

Reasons to be Cheerful

However, that could all change in the years ahead. The British Esports Association has been established to promote competitive gaming in the UK, increase its level of awareness, improve standards and inspire future talent. The British Esports Championships have been launched to give school and college teams a tournament to work towards.

ESL One returned to Birmingham in 2019 and London often hosts big tournaments. The LEC now has a UK team called excel Esports. London Spitfire has done well in the Overwatch League, and Brits continue to succeed at FIFA. Aspiring esports stars from the UK have a genuine star in ALEX to look up to and his exploits in 2020 and beyond should provide inspiration to aspiring esports stars of the future.

***DISCLAIMER***

This article is a Guest Post written by James Metcalfe from Unikrn.com

Path of Exile Jeweller’s Orb Guide

There are so many guides available for PoE currency already, but what about PoE orbs? No, we’re not talking about the premium currency; we’re talking about the Jeweller’s Orb that you use in the game for your skill tree! There’s still so much to uncover about this not-so-familiar item in the game. We’ll be showing you the methods of stocking up on these beauties as well as help you get to know more about what’s so special about them compared to the ones that you already know. So get comfy, grab a drink or snack and get ready to dig into this comprehensive guide. We’re about to get started!

What’s aJeweller’s Orb?

A Jeweller’s Orb is a type of currency that is used to re-roll the number of sockets on the weapon or armor that you want. Although you are limited by the type of equipment that you have and its item level based on how many sockets you can fit into, Jeweller’s Orbs are essential if you want to upgrade your equipment. Besides that, Jeweller’s Orbs also, give out random links or colors that can either benefit you or make your life that much harder when customizing your character’s stats.

A handy tip that we have about Jeweller’s Orbs is that while they’re not a precious commodity in the game, it’s better to keep then until you reached the endgame. This is because, during that time, they’re more useful since you’ll be focused on making your character stronger instead of the storyline.

Methods of Obtaining a Jeweller’s Orb

There are different ways of farming Jeweller’s Orbs. One of them is to simply buy them from one of the vendors around Path of Exile. A Jeweller’s Orb costs about 2 Alteration Orbs each, so be sure to save up on them. You can find the vendor recipe, Yeena, in the Forest Encampment. Besides Orb of Alternation, you can also trade in Chromatic and Orb of Fusing Orbs to her for Jeweller’s Orbs. Chaos Orbs can also be traded in, but we don’t recommend it as Chaos Orbs are a useful currency. These orbs can reforge a rare item with new modifiers.

Another way to get Jeweller’s Orbs is through killing monsters. By slaying monsters and other similar methods like destroying chests and opening strongboxes, there’s a chance to get Jeweller’s Orbs. The drop rate is low at 5.508%, but it’s not as bad as other rare items.

Can You Trade Items for Jeweller’s Orbs?

Yes. You can trade different types of orbs for Jeweller’s Orbs by visiting Yeena. If you don’t want to let go of your other orbs, there’s another alternative available. By selling an item that has six sockets in it to any NPC, you’ll be able to get six Jeweller’s Orbs. This is especially useful if you’ve already “outgrown” an item. Instead of selling it for gold, you can further enhance the equipment that your character is wearing by re-rolling the number of sockets that can be used to put in possibly more jewels.

Conclusion

Despite Jeweller’s Orbs being common, they’re actually pretty valuable. In fact, they are deemed as a Path of Exile currency (PoE currency) that’s pretty useful next to PoE orbs like the Chaos Orbs. What do you think? Are Jeweller’s Orbs essential for making your character stronger? Tell us all about it by leaving a comment or two down below!

Small Tips to Leveling Up Your WoW Classic Shaman

Shamans are your flexible all-around class. They can be damage-dealers, healers, or support buffers. With such a wide range of options for equipment and skills, what are you going to prioritize?

Whether you enjoy questing, exploring, or simply farming WoW Classic gold, shamans are a great addition to your character collection. Here's a comprehensive guide to leveling your shaman, so it can be exactly what you need for playing the game.

Basics

Always have a plan. Time is limited, and you need to make the best of what you have. With this guide, you can figure out an agenda, what to do and where to go at certain levels. Being efficient with time only means that you're doing something to further your level all the time. Sometimes that means not looting anything, so you don't have to go back to town to unload.

Along with that, supplement your level grinding with questing and similar XP rewarding activities. If you're going to grind defeating a certain creature, do a quest that asks you to do so as well. When you need ingredients for leveling your profession, do so as you farm XP in a nearby area.

The last thing you need to remember about this guide is that you have the freedom to follow (or not follow) it as you like. All of these are just suggestions, and if you find something that works for you, by all means, use it. It's not like this is the only way to get a level 60 shaman!

Builds

Part of the planning involves planning a build for your shaman. Do you want to be a DPS, healer, or support? Whatever your end build is, here are some recommended builds while you level.

From 1-20: Start out in the Elemental branch. You'll want to take advantage of the Searing Totem and any passive that enhances its damage. The Earthbind Totem is also a good one to focus on.

Level 20-40: You can re-specialize to the Enhancement branch of talents, or keep going with the Elemental branch. Doing the former lets you take advantage of any two-handed weapons you want to use, but you'll start dealing with physical damage.

Level 40-60: Here is when you solidify your final build. Will you go full Elemental or hybrid Enhancer? It's up to you.

Again, plan it out beforehand so you don't keep on resetting your talents and spending unnecessarily.

Useful Tips

Kiting using theEarthbind Totem is one of the most effective ways to mitigate damage. If you're new to WoW, kiting only means staying out of range of an enemy's attacks. Enemies in the open world are most likely to be faster than you in terms of both movement speed and weapon attack speed.

Using the totem will slow them down by half, allowing you to weave in and out of their range easier. If you stay still as you attack without it, you'll be trading one hit for every two you receive. Kiting is a damage mitigation skill you shouldn't underestimate. Some swing timing tracker add-ons will help with this.

Stock up on equipment that boosts your mana regen and healing abilities early. In your downtime, you can switch to them and recover your health or mana for your next battle. Shorter downtimes mean you can get more XP in the long run!

Make the most of your totem's area of effect and place them right in the middle of a group. Replacing them for every kill is slow and costly. This is something you'll get a sense of as you use or level up your character.

For Enhancement Shamans, choose gear with boosts to agility, strength, stamina, intellect, and spirit. That is also their general order of priority. If you want to be tankier, prioritize stamina. For Elemental Shamans, your priority is gear that raises spell damage, intellect, and critical damage, as well as spirit. Of course, you can still get stamina for more health for your Elemental Shaman. Just prioritize the listed attributes more.

Generally, quests and grinding are your go-to activities. When quests start becoming too high-leveled, grind for a while until you reach their requirements. Then you can start questing again. Repeating that cycle a few times will get you to level 60.

The last tip is for you to simply enjoy the game. Play how you want, and use the skills you want. Level up at your leisure, and you'll get there eventually. Efficiency is key if you want to go fast, but it's fine if you want to go at a slower pace.

Have fun with your WoW Classic Shaman!

OSRS - Top Tips and Tricks You Need To Know

The seemingly evergreen MMORPG Old School RuneScape has managed to remain relevant and sustainable for quite some time now. The game is subjected to regular updates and new content and is now available on mobile platforms. If you are a newcomer to the game, then fear not, as we have a bunch of quick OSRS tips and tricks right here to help you get started on your journey through Gielinor and beyond. So prepare yourself for adventure, as you slay demons, collect OSRS Gold (Runescape Gold) and much more in the wonderful world of Runescape!

Get Questing

This is a really common piece of advice for new OSRS players, but it is also one of the most important. This is because it is a solution to a common mistake that many new players tend to make, which is to jump straight into training and trading before focusing on what could bring you the most experience in the early stages of the game.

There is such a wide variety of quests within OSRS. These will range anywhere from gathering materials and chopping wood to slaying the mightiest of demons. And along the way, you'll be rewarded for doing so, whether with gold, XP, new items, or anything else that the completed voyage decides to compensate you with.

Master the Controls

This is something that will obviously come with time, but it does take some getting used to. You may have checked out the odd tutorial video here and there and wonder how seasoned players are able to navigate the game so easily—especially since you have just started out—and you're wondering how to get to grips with everything in the early stages.

OSRS operates a point-and-click movement style, which can most definitely take some getting used to. As you can imagine, it is hard to use this system, which isn't aided by the camera that is in place. With all this in mind, make sure to set aside ample time to get the feel of things.

Should I Get an OSRS Membership?

Once you have a better feel for the game and you have an idea of how you want to progress, you will be faced with perhaps the most important question you have to ask yourself: Do you want to become a member? It can be a difficult decision in terms of budget, but when it comes to the sheer amount of content available to you, then becoming a member is really the best option by far.

By becoming a member, you'll unlock a lot of new content, including eight more skills to gain, mini-games, as well as a threefold increase in map size. Most importantly, there are far, far more quests now available to you as a member, so if you are looking to play Old School Runescape either on PC or you download an OSRS Mobile app for the foreseeable future, then I would certainly recommend getting an OSRS accounts membership. If you are a bit more of a casual player and just want to enjoy the game at a more leisurely pace, then there is enough free content for you to enjoy.

Money-Making/Selling Items

You may have also heard by now that there are ways for you to make money in OSRS. As a matter of fact, it is pretty much unavoidable. What RuneScape does for players is it essentially rewards them for basically any task that is completed. This can vary from mining, chopping wood, fishing, questing and much more. So more or less anything you do will earn you money along the way.

As far as buy rs or selling your items goes, the best place to go would be the Grand Exchange. This is because you can buy or sell more or less anything here, which puts it above anywhere else when it comes to buying and selling. You will be able to find the Grand Exchange (often abbreviated to GE) in Varrock, though there is no need to rush here. The best course of action would be to rack up your inventory first then come back to make a reasonable profit for yourself.

Avoid the Wilderness

If you go the woods straight away, you’ll be in for a big surprise because chances are you're going to die. Heading into the wild early on can prove to be disastrous if you are unprepared, as this is an area where most players go to let off steam, so to speak—usually at your expense!

If you do happen to venture out into the wild, then remember to take a protection spell with you. If you fail to do so, you will lose pretty much all of your dropping items. With that in mind, be sure not to head out there while carrying items that you don't want to have taken off you.

Now that OSRS has expanded out onto the OSRS mobile platform, more and more players are looking to engage in the popular MMORPG. If you are one of these players, then you will hopefully have found these OSRS tips to be of use. Now that you are armed with the knowledge, it’s time to get out there and grab your OSRS Gold (Runescape Gold) along with a weapon of choice. Go forth and enjoy the online sensation that continues to delight fans even after all these years!

Pking in OSRS: What You Need to Know

Pking is a way for players to duel it out against one another. Whether it’s out of sheer fun or if it’s just to see who the better player is, pking is a common occurrence in the world of Old School Runescape. Believe it or not, there are even some players that do pking as a means of farming OSRS gold! So, if you even have the slightest interest on what OSRS pking is what to expect from it, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ll be showing you all that is to know about pking and how you can participate in one as well!

What is Old School Runescape Pking?

Pking is commonly known as player killing or PvP. This is an act in which two or possibly even more players participate in combat until one person or group reigns supreme over the rest. Player killing is different from monster killing in a sense that you’ll have to engage in combat not knowing what the enemy will do. Compared to the monsters in OSRS, the actions of other players aren’t defined by the game engine of OSRS. Thus, it is important to have the right stats and gear while altering them to your enemy’s stats and gear.

Can I Do PkingAnywhere?

Now, we can’t just go killing players randomly! There are specific places in Old School Runescape in which you and other players can do this activity. These places are as follows:

·         Last Man Standing

·         Castle Wars

·         The Wilderness

·         Duel Arena

·         Clan Wars

·         Bounty World

If that’s not enough for you, don’t fret. You can still do pking in most of the places around Gielinor. You can’t do so in safe areas and banks, though. In general, Pking has been around for decades. This popular activity is so famous to the point that there are players that have dedicated accounts just for pking! If you’re playing OSRS in Deadman mode, you can also do pking.

How to Win in OSRS Pking

It’s not easy to win in Old School Runescape pking. Sometimes, it can take more than a few games for you to taste the sweet nectar of victory. Luckily for you, we’ll help you increase your chances by giving you some helpful tips on how to win. Here are some tips to gain an advantage over enemies during OSRS pking:

1.       Have Telegrab Spells Ready

Telegrab spells are handy when you’re in a real bind. At some point in the combat, you might find yourself nearing death’s door. Using these spells not just can save your life, but possibly turn the tides of battle in your favor. If you’re a mage or wizard, ensnare magic is another alternative to telegrab spells.

2.       Play On Worlds With Low Ping

Each player is from a different place around the world, and that includes you. You’ll want to play with the lowest ping possible if you want to do some pking. Lagging in the middle of a tense match is understandably frustrating, and the best way to avoid that is by going on worlds that are near your country so that you can have a stable ping.

3.       Bring a Friend or Two

Having a hard time beating a player? Then why not bring one or more players with you for backup? Team up with the closest friends you have that are playing the game to ensure that you won’t be killed by the very people you trust. When it comes to forming a good team, having a mix of warriors, rangers, and spell casters is best to ensure victory.

And that’s about it! Whether you’re curious about trying out OSRS pking as an alternative to other OSRS gold farming options, it’s overall a fun activity to do. We hope you’ve learned a thing or two about what pking is and how to do it. Have you tried pking in OSRS at least once? How was the overall experience? Let us know by commenting down below!

PATH OF EXILE – FIVE HELPFUL VENDOR RECIPE METHODS

As you first start out in Grinding Gear Games' Path of Exile, you may not come across nor understand exactly how well to utilize your inventory using the different vendors found within the game. However, vendor recipes can play a vital role in helping your character become as powerful as it can be.

There are many ways to make the most of your PoE Orbs and overall PoE currency and this short guide will give you an idea of what useful recipes will come in handy, particularly at the game’s onset. You will find a number of common elder items that you may want to instinctively discard, but before you do, consider combining them to make enhancements to your current inventory.

Introduction – Orbs and Blight

You may see similar currency systems in other games such as Diablo, Blade and Soul, Guild Wars and others. PoE’s currency system works predominantly with orbs. To name a few, some key ones include chaos orbs, exalted orbs, jewellers orbs, and others such as the orb of fusing, orb of alchemy, orb of scouring, chromatic orb, orb of chance to name a few which you will come across. Some can come in handy such as the chromatic orb, regal orb, orb of annulment, blessed orb, orb of chance, and the divine orb. All of these can be used in a number of ways, which will get you on your way to acquiring the likes of Cartographers Sextant, Gemcutter's Prism, and more.

These should be taken into consideration when power leveling or when looking for rare & unique items as these are the key components of Path of Exile currency. So whether its standard league or challenge leagues you are interested in, or whether you are on PoE Xbox or PoE PS4, or elsewhere, you should keep them in mind. There are other forms of currency such as Mirror of Kalandra, Chaotic Resonators, Path of Exile Silver Coin, and others, but orbs are much more common. Vendors play a key role in this too, as you can acquire a number of shaper items via gem recipes throughout the game, including Offering to the Goddess and many more PoE item types. The channeling spell known as Blight also plays a big part in PoE. You may have come across phrases such as PoE Blight HC (Hardcore) which plays reference to a certain poe build, or orb blight standard and even PoE Blight Currency. You may have even heard it referenced via its platform, such as PS4 Blight. These are all phrases that you will hear as you get started with Path of Exile and its different ways of using its Path of Exile currency item.

For now, here are a few recipes that will help you out via the in-game Path of Exile vendors.

Flasks

Flasks should be among the first things you should look at when you acquire PoE currency. These can be used in a number of ways with vendors, and are quite common. For example, you can upgrade flasks by taking three of them to a vendor recipes system and trading them to receive an upgraded version. You can also trade item in to grab the Glassblower's Bauble. This can be done by using a combined life flask quality of 40%.

Skill Gems

Next up is Skill Gems. Gems such as Ethereal Knives, for example, can be used with an Orb of Scouring which will come in very handy as they give you a Skill Gem which will be one level lower. Also, if you have a number of unwanted quality or superior Skill Gems, you can gain the Gemcutter's Prism, which will improve the quality of a reduction gem. Should you have collected a high amount of Skill Gems that have any kind of Vaal fragment, then you will receive a Vaal Orb. This will corrupt any rare item, which can modify it to work in unpredictable ways.

Maps

Another useful way to utilize vendors is Maps. You can get a leveled-up Arcade map by trading in three maps of the same kind. If you are looking to increase the quality of the map, then trading one in with a Stone Hammer will give you a Cartographer's Chisel. Keep in mind that if you would like to get your hands on the chisel, you will need the hammer that you are trading to be at least 20% quality in order for it to work. This strategy will come in handy later in the game when you have a lot of lower level tier maps that you won't need anymore, so it is a great way to acquire the upgraded maps that you will need late on.

Combining with Amulets

Bandit quests can conjure up a number of rewards, one set of which is onyx Amulets. If you trade these in with 20 Orbs of Regret, you can get your hands on books that will gain favour with different entities. For example, trading in the Amber Amulet will get you the Book of Reform to gain Oak's favour, so try it out with whatever amulet reward that you manage to get your hands on for differing elemental results.

Increasing Damage Stats

If you are looking for a damage increase, then be sure to get your hands on either a blue or magical sceptre or wand, as well as an Alteration Orb and Ruby Ring or Sapphire Ring. These combined will earn a powerful One Handed Mace, which will add certain powers depending on the ring you choose to give to the PoE vendor recipe. Regardless of which you choose, you are looking at high increases in elemental damage. Speaking of increasing damage, you can also do so if you have a dagger, wand, staff or sceptre, as well as a Blacksmith's Whetstone and a Chain Belt. This will give you an increase in physical damage output, but will also deal higher magic damage depending on what kind of belt you choose to trade in.

Hopefully, this short guide on introducing Path of Exile orb recipes and how to make the most of poe vendors will give you the best chance of using your Poe Currency and PoE Orbs of alteration to the best of your ability gem. With this knowledge, you should do well in any form of PoE Currency Exchange. The beauty of this method is there is plenty of room for experimentation and can be as basic or complex as you need it to be, whatever you may be up to as you explore Grinding Gears' epic title.

3 ESSENTIAL TIPS FOR NEW PATH OF EXILE PLAYERS

It soon becomes apparent to new players of Grinding Gear Games' popular hack-and-slash Path of Exile that it is indeed a deep game and certain aspects of the ARPG can be overwhelming at times. Getting your head around PoE Orbs, PoE currency and leveling can seem like a sizeable task at first. However, with just a few short tips, you can manage to wrap your head around the F2P sensation in just a short time.

Keep Your Orbs Handy

Orbs play a massive part in the Path of Exile currency system and beyond and you will need to familiarize yourself with them. You will come across several different orbs, ranging from Chaos Orbs, the Regal Orb, Divine Orb, Orbs of Regret, and so on. The most valuable piece of advice that can be given to you as far as orbs are concerned is to not use the orbs that you come across in the early stages. They can have significant value to the player, especially as you progress through the game. With that in mind, you should save these orbs for a short while, or at least dedicate them to enhancing/leveling your equipment.

There are a few things you should avoid doing with orbs too, particularly when you come across Jeweller's Orbs or Orbs of Fusing. Once you decide on the gear or weapons you are going to level, you will want to avoid using the orbs to craft sockets, since it is cheaper for you to buy the items with the sockets that you want. It will turn out cheaper for your key item in the long run. On the subject of wasting orbs, keep in mind that Chaos Orbs are at a premium, so remember to save them for leveling high-level gear.

Never Underestimate the Importance of Maps

If you have played games such as Guild Wars, Blade and Soul, Diablo, and such, you will know that maps play a key role. In Path of Exile, maps play a pretty significant role as well, and are considered to be end-game content. You will come across them quite a lot when looting your way through the game, which tends to drop once reaching level 60 as a rule, but you can find them earlier on.

Tier 1 maps are what you will be aiming to reach, which come in at level 68. With these maps, you can access key areas that play host to unique items, bosses via portals. These portals can only be accessed once, so make sure to farm the maps that you need. In a similar fashion to certain items, maps can be modded and consist of magic, rare and unique varieties. Each map will also have different monsters and layouts, so it is important to use the map that caters to your playstyle. These maps can be chopped and changed through the orb system, similarly to how items work. Upgraded maps will feature rarer item and monster variety, but will increase the difficulty of the area as a consequence.

Focus on Leveling Up

In this kind of game, the starting class you choose typically becomes a bit of a setback if you change your mind as you progress. Thankfully, Path of Exile is far more flexible, and you generally have a lot of opportunities to change certain aspects of your build to your liking.

As we mentioned earlier, you need to be careful with how you use your orbs and currency items, and that rings true with leveling your character. If you are entering a standard league or events of a similar kind, then spending orbs isn't such a bad thing since leveling items can be more difficult to get your hands on. As a rule of thumb, you should avoid spending orbs while leveling, since it can prove to be very expensive when you could simply find the items that you need. If you already have an idea of the character class you want to pursue, then you should look into purchasing leveling unique items that suit your build best. This is something that will once more save your currency and time. Skills and support gems meanwhile, are something that you don't need to worry too much about in terms of how they will affect your build because they are much more universally applicable, so just experiment with the ones which suit you!

Finally, during your leveling process, you should do your best to complete prophecies. You could come across prophecies of high value, which you can keep hold of to sell for a decent profit, or use them at a later date. Trash to Treasure, for example, will turn a normal item into a unique one, while the likes of Fated Connections and Jeweller's Touch are capable of creating links to a single orb.

Remember these tips as you tread the Path of Exile. They will help you utilize your PoE currency and PoE orbs better. Good luck and happy hunting!

Best Classes to Farm Gold with in WoW Classic

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As if farming gold in vanilla WoW wasn’t already a difficult task, WoW Classic gold ups the ante by making the grind even harder! Since we’re going back to basics, WoW Classic doesn’t have the accessibility and “hacks” that the current World of Warcraft has. WoW Gold is essential in this game if you want to progress, even further from where you are now, and knowing which class to pick beforehand can relieve a big chunk of the burden. We’ll be showcasing three of the best classes to choose from if you want to farm gold with ease, and why you should consider one of those classic wow classes as your main.

But First, Take Up a Profession

Besides choosing the right World of Warcraft Class, taking up a profession early on in the game is one of the best ways for you to even make more gold. As soon as they become available, you ought to pick one or two to start earning at this stage. The Gathering profession, in particular, is the best one to farm gold. Although it’s quite tedious, the amount of vanilla wow gold you’ll be getting will be way more compared to other professions. If you’re looking for a bit of fun while farming, then Skinning and Blacksmithing are the two perfect options. WoW power leveling up while doing these professions will help you in the long run since you’ll be exposed to different terrains, making you knowledgeable about the different places where you can farm certain materials. You’ll also be able to level up your skill level at a normal pace thanks to the fact that you started out early. Many players tend to rush their professions later on in the game, which isn’t advised since you’ll be wasting time (and money even though you can buy cheap wow classic gold) instead of doing other worthwhile activities in-game. Basically, the early bird gets the worm!

Mage

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The mage is a suitable choice for a class that you can easily farm world of warcraft classic gold off of. This class is considered to be broken (in a good way) thanks to their AoE spells. Mages can kill mobs in a matter of seconds, making them perfect classes to annihilate enemies lurking in the wild. Besides being a great class for earning gold, they’re very easy to level up! Just go to one or two dungeons and you’ll be done in a matter of minutes, with loot in tow. This spellcaster is perfect if you’re only looking for a class to just farm gold with.

Hunter

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Although debatable, the Hunter class is considered to be the best farming class out of all the ones on this list. Professions such as Mining, Herbalism, and Skinning are great for this class since you can farm much-needed crafting materials for yourself instead of buying wow at the auction house. Hunters are great for people who play alone since they’re conducive to soloing. Going on raids is like a cakewalk for a hunter. The only downside is that you’ll have to get ammo and feed your pet all the time and that costs money.

Warlock

Warlocks are arcanists/shamans (whether you’re from the Alliance or Horde) that possess great magical power. This World of Warcraft Classic class is one of the quicker classes to wow classic power leveling up both alone or with a group. Besides being a fun class to master, it’s also more rewarding to use—especially during raids. Some of the best professions to pair with the Warlock class are Tailoring, Engineering, and Mining. The Warlock class has tons of different abilities up its sleeve, making it a great pick up for those looking for more unconventional types of classes to play while earning a decent amount of classic wow gold at the same time.

So those are our top three picks for the best classes to farm or to buy WoW Classic gold! Are there any classes that we’ve missed? Let us know by leaving a comment or two below!

WoW Classic Leveling Tips For Warriors

If you are looking for a comprehensive way to level up the Warrior class in WoW Classic, then here are a few helpful tips that will have you rising through the ranks in no time. But before you head out hunting for that WoW Classic Gold with your Warrior, there are a few things to keep in mind first!

A brief introduction

Players who choose the Warrior class will notice three talent trees: Arms, Fury, and Protection. Each one has its own unique traits to cater to different play styles, and whichever is chosen will ultimately determine how fast you level up. Arms are generally considered the more flexible of the three, whereas choosing Protection can be more of a grind. The downside is the lower damage inflicted, though it can be seen as a more viable choice if you are heading down to dungeons with a group.

Gear and Other Tips

Should you choose to use Fury and Protection, which are arguably the slower options, then it is important that you use weapons that have a high DPS output. The most effective part of a Warrior's gear is the weapons that they use, and this should be taken into consideration when choosing the particular class. Warriors suffer from slower wow classic leveling than other classes, and are more dependent on the gear that they use. Your gear choices are critical, and you will want to utilize it as much as you can. Therefore, making sure that you have gear that has Strength and Agility along with it will help you to increase your damage stats, which circles back to the need of using weapons with higher damage. From a defensive perspective, using Spirit is particularly beneficial for Warriors, as they have the benefit of higher HP regeneration.

As Warriors are at a disadvantage compared to others when power leveling, some tips should be kept in mind, especially when approaching mobs. For example, you shouldn't waste your abilities on mobs, and should learn to spend your rage wisely. In what is considered to be quite a universal approach to MMORPGs, you should also stick to taking on mobs that are around the same level as you are. While on the subject of skills, if you have chosen the protection route, then you should take what is needed in the early stages and skip what isn't in training. Focus on getting Cleave, Overpower, Shield Bash, and Thunder Clap to Rank 1 as your priority.

As a side note, farming wow gold can be a slow process for Warriors, and this should be kept in mind when out in the World of Warcraft. You can save money by waiting until you hit 60 before training ranks for the likes of Thunder Clap and Shield Bash since the slowing effect stays the same for every progressing rank, and there isn't much change for Overpower or Cleave either.

  The Hamstring Method

A popular way of World of Warcraft Classic power leveling for Warriors is the Hamstring Method, which can be applied when you reach level 8. By reaching this level, it will mark you getting Hamstring Rank 1, which can be effectively used against enemies. Warriors are hindered by a number of obstacles in Classic WoW, one of which is slow movement.

This is where the Hamstring Method comes into play, as it will allow you to a hit each with mob targets, which reduces the damage that you will take while keeping your damage stats up. Gamers adopting this method should use Hamstring on their desired target after auto-attacking, then manoeuver around said target until your auto attack has cooled down enough. By going in again with a follow-up auto-attack, it will give you time to give your swing timer to revamp itself.

Dual-Wielding? 

One of the most divisive topics when it comes to Warriors is dual-wielding. Many believe that it shouldn't be recommended unless you have max classic wow power leveling gear, as your damage output is dramatically reduced by the limited impact of your hit and glancing blow. So, not only is your hit chance majorly cut down, but your off-hand only gives out half damage. This makes so doing so before passing level 40 seem pretty redundant. If you do decide to go ahead with a weapon in each hand, then going at it as Fury is your best option. One of the few advantages is that there is a bigger chance of you landing critical blows, meaning that at a high level you could see off mobs in a matter of seconds!

It may seem like a bit of an uphill task power leveling a Warrior, but fear not! These snippets of advice should see you through to your desired ranks in a timely fashion—as long as you have the patience and knowledge to do so. Whether it is fame you are looking for or just buying wow good old WoW Classic Gold fortune, you and your Warrior will be rising through the ranks in no time!

How to Price Your Path of Exile Currency Stacks

Path of Exile is a game that challenges the traditional. Strength in Wraeclast isn't about getting the best equipment for your character's class; it's about building stats and skills to work together in a symphony of attacks that make all your enemies just fall at your feet. You can even choose what kind of pieces, from dismembered body parts to dust and ashes. However, the journey to get there is both long and hard, especially if the RNG feels cruel to you.

Thankfully, others are there to help. Despite the lack of an in-game monetary currency system, players have found PoE orbs to be a sufficient replacement. They're not a currency per se, but items with function. It's more barter and trade than the money-grubbing systems other MMOs have in place.

That being said, to help with trading some fans have taken the time to create a site (poe.trade) that players can check to see if someone is selling something of value. Another one for currency is also available and can be accessed via the mentioned link.

How to Price a Stack

One thing that might confuse new users to the site is how to set a price for a stack of Path of Exile currency. No matter what they do, they just can't seem to set a price for a stack. So how exactly do you do it?

What they don't know is that the site assumes a stack of any amount is one unit of the stack. Potential offers should then be labeled with this format: xx/yy currency or the simpler xx currency. In that format, xx is what you want to get, yy is what you're offering. The ‘currency' bit refers to what you want to get, so it corresponds to ‘xx'.

For example, you want to sell a thousand Chaos Orbs for a Regal Orb. You set a Chaos Orb on your listing and label it as ‘1/1000 regal'. After that, it should appear on the listings. It also works for bulk selling or buying, as the label ‘10/600' exalted on an Orb of Alteration means the player will pay 600 Alteration for 10 Exalted.

As for the simpler format, it works best when you want to ‘break down' rarer orbs into more common ones. Reversing the first example above, one Regal Orb priced at 1000 Chaos means they're selling a Regal Orb for 100 Chaos. It's that simple!

Additional Notes

These labels aren't applicable to the ‘Price' and ‘Exact Price' options on the site. They can only be used in the ‘Note' option and then typed manually. The simpler format is really just the former two options, so it's more convenient to use. That is unless you're trying to break down a stack as well.

Now that you know how to price PoE currency stacks, go forth and trade! You'll get even closer to your optimal character build with this information. It'll also streamline your trading endeavors since you won't have to go around screaming in the chaos of the world chat.

Enjoy your newfound knowledge!