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Builds / Re: My experience playing a riot shield glass cannon up to level 17

« Last post by dddmemaybe on August 24, 2025, 05:17:47 pm »

The painful thing is that I use Riot Gear on a gunslinger pistol build, but even then I drop the shield for the movespeed, being way better to move good.

If you could use a shield on a super steel regen vest build, it could do wonders with a psionic grenadier tank. But since it's tied to riot gear (lighter character types), and it weighs a shit ton... it just makes you scratch your head.

The worst part is that the shields have a max block of ~55%, whereas the spear has a max block of 100% (2 spec points only into spear guardian, although I'll be fair and say I haven't tested if it's additive or multiplicative in game IIRC at the moment, probably is 100% though). And the spear is still, generally pretty low on the tier list for weapons overall.

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Builds / Re: is this hammer build for dominating ok or should i just restart

« Last post by dddmemaybe on August 24, 2025, 05:07:07 pm »

Well, here's some pointers for the build, although non-min-max can still win and weird builds can still win. It might just be too hard to be worth it if you're not a giga expert. (because super hard mode)

Dodge/Evasion is generally low value on Dominating as the enemies have very good hit-rate. Especially requires very high Agility (and other dodge/evasion buff effects), not as low as 3.
Will 3 for PSI if trying to hurt enemies with psi, won't do good damage. It'll be really hard on the max difficulty, maybe impossible. There's good psi feats that need Will stat too.
Armor Sloping is bottom 5% of feats in the game, it's a lot weaker than it seems. Regen Supersteel later has exactly 50% penalty for Juggernaut and armor sloping just makes that gear worse. It's mostly only good on glass cannon sledgehammer builds (like con 3 or so) that don't take juggernaut, trying to get any durability and/or movespeed where they can.
You got dexterity 6 but not a single feat or weapon is using it all, so it's not doing as much. You'd save a huge number of skill points just dumping it all into intelligence, for this set up specifically.

In any case I'd give myself a big pat on the back if I made it all the way to level 12 on this guy on Dominating. It sucks that the character sucks but you played really well to win that much.

I tried to make a similar character for you at level 12 as an example but trying to be tanky, use a sledgehammer well, and psi attacks well, but it is just too spread thin. It's a bit too tight on the feats you have and the attributes slightly. It's probably better to drop either the tankiness, the sledgehammer, or the psi attacks.
https://underrail.info/build/?DA0DBgcDBwQAHABGAAAoISUAAENGFBQ3AABGAAAAMjkIK18tJlUkUN--
I couldn't fit in pyromaniac or premed or thermodynamacity. It's spread too much.

A good middle-ground might be the Sledgehammer + Psychokinesis build because it can scale the damage of psi ability off of Strength with corporeal projection, and stun a whole lot at mid-range to make up for bad movespeed. Maybe looks similar to this:
https://underrail.info/build/?EA4DAwgDBwYAQgBaAAAAAAAAAFpaKSZaAFoAIwAAWghfK2kULSpVJFBg4qOTAd--

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Builds / Re: Help Crafting a Comprehensive Sword Guide

« Last post by dddmemaybe on August 24, 2025, 03:58:32 pm »

Am I wrong for thinking the Swords should be considered good against armored enemies since you can use the electroshock generator and crit against their very low dodge, of which, dodge is actually the very worst weakness for sword builds? Crafted, a Tichrome shock machete actually has way higher electric damage than mechanical, it's not even close. I think it's likely better to min-max around options that remove enemy dodge to 0 like an extra utility slot for taser + throwing net + flashbang, ect. If you have a lot of combat utilities and/or psi powers to overcome enemy dodge, then limited temporal increment (probably without future orientation) could help to sustain lock-down availability for extended fights, although not strictly a priority.

Also, I played a dedicated tank temporal distortion build that was solo TM. I think continuum ripple is not good here as its best advantages would be lost if you're not doing 90% of your damage on the build from temporal distortion explosions alone. Distortion will never be good aoe as a back-up weapon, even with continuum ripple, just use it to help snipe one enemy (or build pre-damage and run about in annoying boss encounters) in addition to grenades and whatnot.

If you have a rough time versus robots and metal armor foes, I think Grenadier + base LTI is the strongest idea (especially since you're typically already DEX 6+) as the emp grenade goes from 6 turns to 3 turns without LTI, and 2 turns with LTI. If you have any other effective stalling tools on that robot, you can dance around them and chip away at them (EMP stuns are long and can go to 3 turns at MK III). The metal armor enemies can be left there with flash bang which helps a lot if you can out-maneuver and re-flashbang later too, effectively ignoring them until fully isolated.

Also, if you're taking INT 10, DEX 16, and versatility, you should probably take High Technicalities for laser pistol as it would deal 40% more damage for just 1 perk slot and works good as bonus 5% accuracy ranged back-up compared to other options in general. The electroshock pistol only stuns the primary target, at optimal range: 5, so you'll often be better off just using something else as the second-hand slot is really expensive to eat up for just 1 turn ranged cc that will have way worse accuracy and ap cost than throwing net, taser or flashbang . For example you could equip both the Chainsword to ramp up your Onslaught and Taste for Blood, then slam enemies with an option that ignores mechanic threshold while still being fully ramped like an energy or shock sword (probably carry all 3 at once with you in general). In any case though, I would always dodge INT above ~6 unless it's a crossbow (bowyer), full PSI, or dedicated laser pistol min-max build. If you put those 4 points into Agility you could have Blitz, Fancy Footwork, +12 MP, and easier stealth. +4 in CON, you'd have like 60% more health. +4 STR would be like 21% more sword damage.

This demo build I made should be reasonably easy to deal with Depo A acid dogs and scale to deal 219% damage from strength alone (23 with vitality powder + strength food) even though it sucks at crits. I think dropping all of the crit perks is a good idea if your dex isn't high as you'll be missing like ~13 raw crit chance as well as Ripper access. Cheap Shots also the incapacitation will be interrupted by flurry re-hitting a lot. As well as Flurry just killing without a crit with high strength.
https://underrail.info/build/?HhAHCgMDAwQAeADCoCgAbhkyUADCh8KHKSZkAEYARgAAajlhKxnCjBNOLxY8RybCh8KNwovCtiR84qeXA-KxvwXisogF4rKJAt--

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Suggestions / No twitch in the medical synthesis unit

« Last post by Eidein on August 23, 2025, 05:53:01 pm »

There is Third Eye and Bullhead, but no Twitch?

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Builds / Re: My experience playing a riot shield glass cannon up to level 17

« Last post by ShoggothWhisperer on August 23, 2025, 04:05:32 pm »

I tried to make a knife riot shield build work, I played it until about level 20 and gave up. It's simply not worth it. Boarding up is a trap since most 1 handed melee weapons already have a way to block attacks (spear guardian, parry, boxing gloves), making the riot shield redundant. Shield bash doesn't scale damage with melee skill, and even with 5 spec it's just a free ~250 melee attack once per turn that dazes. The only time a riot shield would be relevant would be if you really care about armor penalty on a psi build, since riot armor with a psi beetle shield gives less penalty than a tac vest with a psi beetle plate. A riot shield could theoretically be useful on a pistol build since you probably already have 5 strength for steadfast aim, but you'd probably prefer a tac vest/leather armor.

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Builds / Re: Melee & Gun hybrids?

« Last post by ShoggothWhisperer on August 23, 2025, 03:36:19 pm »

I like doing a dex versatility pistol build with Cleaver/Wasteland Hawk. Cleaver isn't redundant since it costs less ap to use than the hawk, is silent, and has a special attack that can break ribs and let you deal extra damage to a target. You already want melee skill for gun fu, and you want to be in melee range for the Wasteland Hawk for the daze/stun effect.

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Bugs / "Unknown" in Free Drones intercom dialog

« Last post by Phr3ak on August 23, 2025, 11:36:53 am »

Choosing "Press the buttons as fast as you can" in the intercom at Free Drones underpassage base changes the dialog title from "Intercom" to "Unknown".

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Other Games / MMOexp Lineage 2M: Conquer Antharas with Deadly Precision

« Last post by Lilidala on August 23, 2025, 07:41:56 am »

In the vast and dangerous world of Lineage 2M, few threats compare to the might of Antharas, the legendary Earth Dragon. As one of the game's most formidable world bosses, Antharas poses a significant challenge to even the most experienced adventurers. In Shadowstrike of the Antharas Awakening, players who favor swift, lethal attacks and tactical positioning—particularly those using Shadowstrike—can rise to the occasion and strike a deadly blow from the shadows.

This guide will walk you through building an effective Shadowstrike assassin and preparing to face the awakened form of Antharas with confidence and precision.

Mastering Shadowstrike: The Assassin’s Signature Move
Shadowstrike is a potent rogue skill that epitomizes precision damage and stealth. Available to classes like Abyss Walker or Treasure Hunter, this ability focuses on dealing heavy critical strikes from behind or out of stealth, ideal for both PvE boss fights and PvP ambushes.

Core Mechanics:
Type: Melee active skill

Effect: Delivers massive backstab damage with increased crit chance

Perks: Bypasses a portion of enemy defense; high burst potential

Cooldown: Balanced; short enough to use multiple times per boss phase

It’s a skill designed for players who excel at timing, positioning, and surgical strikes during chaotic battles.

Building Your Shadowstrike Assassin
A successful Shadowstrike build focuses on speed, critical hit rate, and evasive agility. Your goal is to dive in, strike hard, and escape before retaliation.

Class Progression:
Start with the Rogue base class

Specialize into Treasure Hunter or Abyss Walker

Focus on passives that increase stealth duration, crit rate, and movement speed

Stat Priorities:
DEX for accuracy and evasion

STR for increased melee power and crit damage

AGI for faster skill cooldowns and movement

Recommended Gear:
Weapons: High-crit daggers or dual blades such as the Silent Fang

Armor: Light armor sets with evasion, movement speed, and stealth bonuses

Accessories: Use crit-enhancing rings and cooldown reduction items

Enchants: Prioritize backstab damage and critical rate improvements

Preparing for the Antharas Awakening Encounter
Antharas isn’t just another boss — he’s a world-ending force. When he awakens in the Dragon Valley Core, your team must be well-geared, highly coordinated, and fast to react.

Minimum Requirements:
Level 55+ character

Enhanced equipment (+6 or better)

Access to Dragon Valley Dungeon – Core Chamber

Awareness of global spawn timers for Antharas Awakening events

Antharas Mechanics Breakdown
Antharas’ fight is split into distinct phases, each presenting unique hazards. Reacting appropriately to each mechanic can mean the difference between victory and a wipe.

Phase 1: Earthquake Shockwaves
Giant AoE slams deal heavy earth damage

Position around his flanks to avoid direct hits

Use mobility skills to dodge and reposition

Phase 2: Stone Golem Summons
Golems spawn in waves to protect Antharas

Prioritize ranged and healer-type golems

Shadowstrike is excellent for sniping key targets during this phase

Phase 3: Awakened Rage
At 30% HP, Antharas enters an enraged state

All attacks are faster and deadlier

He unleashes Roar of Destruction, a massive AoE that can kill if not dodged

Assassin Strategy: Shadowstrike in Action
Here’s how to leverage Shadowstrike in each phase for maximum impact:

Engagement:
Use stealth or evasion skills to close in without drawing aggro

Time your Shadowstrike for when crit buffs or debuffs are active on the boss

Hit from behind to trigger maximum damage potential

During the Fight:
Wait for openings between Antharas’ AoE attacks to move in

Chain Shadowstrike with evasion or retreat abilities to minimize risk

Use cooldown potions to maximize uptime on Shadowstrike

Mob Phase Tactics:
Quickly eliminate stone golems to reduce pressure on your team

Shadowstrike can one-shot key minions if timed correctly

Avoid getting surrounded — always plan your escape route

Teamplay Tips
Tanks should position Antharas so assassins have clear access to his rear

Healers need to stay mobile to follow fast-moving DPS

Communicate cooldown rotations and alert teammates when the rage phase begins

Assign Shadowstrike users to minion control when needed

Loot and Long-Term Gains
Victory against Antharas can earn you:

Antharas Ring – A powerful crit-based accessory

Dragon Scale Materials for crafting rare gear

Blueprints for assassin-focused weapons

Earth Essence Crystals to enhance Earth resistance or backstab damage

The Antharas Cloak, a rare drop, grants stealth-related bonuses and is highly sought-after by rogue classes.

Conclusion: Become the Shadow That Slays the Dragon
Lineage 2M: Shadowstrike of the Antharas Awakening is a high-stakes challenge where speed, precision, and strategy come together. The rogue classes excel in this fight, weaving through danger and delivering fatal strikes. Shadowstrike is more than just a skill — it's a statement of dominance in the art of assassination.

If you’re ready to step into the shadows and take on one of the game’s greatest foes, this is your moment. Build wisely, strike decisively, and let the legend of your blade echo through the depths of Dragon Valley. Need Diamonds fast? MMOexp.com offers instant delivery, secure transactions, and unbeatable value — helping you upgrade gear, unlock premium features, and stay ahead in Lineage 2M.

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Other Games / MMOexp Monopoly Go: How to Win Big in the Golden Peg Event

« Last post by Lilidala on August 23, 2025, 07:40:41 am »

Monopoly Go by Scopely takes the classic board game to new heights with competitive mechanics, fast-paced rolls, and exciting mini-events. One of the most thrilling events in the game is the Bank Heist, and when combined with the ultra-rare Golden Peg, it becomes a high-stakes opportunity for massive gains. In this guide to Monopoly Go: Heist of the Golden Peg, we’ll break down everything you need to know about maximizing rewards, timing your rolls, and using boosts effectively during Bank Heist events.

Understanding the Bank Heist Mini-Game
The Bank Heist is a random event triggered when you land on a Railroad tile during specific live events like Mega Heist or Banking Bonanza. When this happens, you’re given a chance to crack another player’s bank vault and steal a large amount of their in-game cash.

Heist Types:
Mini Heist – Steal from a small vault with limited rewards.

Mega Heist – Unlocks a bigger bank with higher cash amounts.

Golden Peg Heist – The rarest and most lucrative, tied to the elusive Golden Peg Bonus.

The Golden Peg is often a one-time multiplier or a special event modifier that significantly increases your reward from a successful heist, sometimes doubling or tripling your winnings.

How to Trigger a Golden Peg Heist
Golden Peg opportunities appear during specific limited-time events that rotate every few days. These can be part of seasonal challenges, milestone events, or special holidays. Here’s how to increase your chances:

Tips to Find and Trigger a Golden Peg Heist:
Participate in Events – Keep an eye on the event calendar. Golden Peg Heists are tied to events like Treasure Hunt, Mega Heist Week, or Vault Cracker.

Maximize Dice Rolls – The more you roll, the higher your odds. Stock up on dice before the event.

Land on Railroads – Use roll multipliers (x5, x10, x20) when nearing Railroad tiles during these events to increase the chance of triggering a heist.

Use Stickers and Shields – Certain sticker sets and power-ups may offer bonus heist chances or increase heist outcomes.

Executing the Perfect Heist
Once you trigger a Bank Heist, you’re presented with a mini-game. Usually, this involves picking among safes or selecting tiles. Here’s how to approach it:

Heist Mini-Game Strategy:
Watch for Patterns – Some players report better luck picking corners or following set patterns. While largely luck-based, some consistency may emerge.

Stay Calm Under Pressure – If it’s a Mega Heist or Golden Peg, don’t rush. Focus and think through your picks.

Pick Early in Events – The longer you wait, the more chance your target has protected their vault with Shields.

Bank High Value Heists – Don’t spend cash recklessly after a successful Golden Peg hit. Save it to build landmarks during multiplier events.

Boosting Rewards with the Golden Peg
The Golden Peg isn’t just about a flashy name—it’s one of the most valuable modifiers in Monopoly Go.

What the Golden Peg Does:
Doubles or triples your cash from a Heist

Can stack with other multipliers (like x10 rolls)

May grant a jackpot prize, completing sticker sets or giving free dice

To get the most from the Golden Peg:

Combine with Dice Multipliers – Use the highest roll boost you can afford when entering a heist window.

Wait for High Value Targets – Check your friends list or recent opponents for players with full banks.

Time with Landmark Bonuses – Earning a big cash chunk from a Golden Peg can finish multiple upgrades during a Landmark Rush.

Events and Scheduling Strategy
In Monopoly Go, success often comes down to timing. Events rotate frequently, so knowing what’s coming up helps you plan your dice spending and maximize heist returns.

Event Planning Tips:
Save Dice for Heist Events – Avoid spending dice when there’s no Bank Heist-related event running.

Log in Frequently – The best heist moments are sometimes short windows (1–2 hours). Notifications and alerts help.

Stack Boosts – If you have free Shield or Cash Boosts, stack them with Golden Pegs during Heists.

Best Ways to Spend Heist Earnings
After pulling off a successful Golden Peg Heist, your wallet will be heavy. Use that cash wisely.

Top Spending Priorities:
Upgrade Landmarks – These give you passive bonuses and increase your net worth.

Event Progression – Spend money to reach event milestones that award dice, stickers, and more.

Sticker Sets – Completing sticker sets during heist weeks can net rare items, dice, and exclusive frames.

Common Mistakes to Avoid
Even experienced players can fumble their heists. Watch out for these errors:

Overspending Before the Event Ends – Save cash for last-minute pushes.

Ignoring Multipliers – Never roll at 1x during heist events unless you’re out of boosts.

Attacking Friends Constantly – It may be tempting, but repeated attacks on friends can result in fewer future targets with full vaults.

Conclusion: Own the Board with the Golden Peg
Monopoly Go: Heist of the Golden Peg is more than a flashy title — it represents one of the highest reward opportunities in the game. With smart planning, a bit of luck, and aggressive use of multipliers, you can pull off massive heists that propel you up the leaderboard and across the Monopoly board faster than ever.

So stack your dice, time your rolls, and when the Golden Peg glows — strike hard and claim your fortune. Don’t let rare stickers hold you back. MMOexp.com is your one-stop shop for Monopoly Go stickers – trade smart, play smarter.

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Other Games / MMOexp Path of Exile: Storm of the Infinite

« Last post by Lilidala on August 23, 2025, 07:37:25 am »

In Path of Exile, each expansion introduces new layers of complexity, and Wrath of the Infinite is no exception. This dark and thrilling update centers around a mysterious force that warps time, space, and the very essence of Wraeclast. With new mechanics, bosses, and gear, players must adapt to the overwhelming chaos of the Infinite to survive and thrive. This guide covers everything you need to understand and conquer this expansion—from the new mechanics to optimal strategies and builds.

What is Wrath of the Infinite?
Wrath of the Infinite introduces an evolving gameplay system where zones are corrupted by temporal rifts, spawning anomalies that twist the standard rules of combat and loot. As you enter these corrupted zones, you face enemies with unpredictable abilities, time-warping effects, and powerful modifiers—each growing stronger the longer you stay.

These zones are governed by the “Infinite Meter,” a corruption gauge that increases the challenge and rewards the longer it fills. At certain thresholds, new mini-events are triggered: enemy reinforcements, boss spawns, loot multipliers, and even zone-wide anomalies like time freezing or inverse movement.

Core Mechanics
1. Temporal Corruption Zones
These corrupted areas replace standard maps with new layouts and modifiers. You can identify them through the world map or special “Time-Fractured Map Devices.” Within these zones, the environment constantly shifts, and the corruption meter tracks your progress.

Low corruption (0-30%): Normal enemies with minor anomalies.

Mid corruption (31–70%): Rare enemies gain time-based modifiers.

High corruption (71–100%): Area-wide hazards like slowed time, erratic enemy behavior, or sudden boss events.

2. The Infinite Meter
This meter builds as you kill enemies and survive in the zone. You can manually "cash out" the meter early to earn lesser rewards or push toward 100% for maximum loot—at the cost of overwhelming danger.

3. Infinite Echoes
New boss-like enemies born from timelines collapsed by the Infinite. These entities appear during high corruption levels and offer powerful, exclusive drops.

4. Echo-Forged Items
Loot dropped from corrupted zones has new modifiers: Temporal Affixes, such as:

Echoing Damage: Skills repeat at reduced effectiveness.

Time-Bent Armor: Damage is delayed over 2 seconds.

Chrono-Leech: Recover life or energy shield from damage dealt in the past 4 seconds.

These affixes are only found in Wrath of the Infinite content and can drastically impact builds.

Best Builds for Wrath of the Infinite
Due to the scaling difficulty, survivability and adaptability are crucial. Here are a few recommended archetypes:

1. Poison Pathfinder (Caustic Arrow or Toxic Rain)
High DoT damage and mobility.

Can kite bosses and handle anomalies with consistent AoE.

Pathfinder’s flask sustain keeps you alive through long engagements.

2. Juggernaut Cyclone (Physical or Elemental)
Near-immortality with high armor, regen, and Fortify.

Can face-tank boss anomalies and thrive under high corruption.

Cyclone’s mobility and leech sync well with Time-Leech effects.

3. Ignite Elementalist (Fireball or Flame Blast)
Uses high AoE burn effects to handle waves and deal delayed burst to bosses.

Elemental Ailment Immunity and Reflect mitigation are essential in these chaotic maps.

4. Cold DoT Occultist (Vortex/Cold Snap)
Excellent crowd control and screen-wide AoE.

Cold damage slows synergize with time-warped enemies.

Can safely disengage and reengage while damage persists.

Strategies for Success
1. Learn When to Push the Meter
Pushing the corruption meter to 100% is tempting, but reckless. Learn to gauge your character’s limits and choose when to cash out. Sometimes, stopping at 80% yields solid loot without inviting a wipe.

2. Map Mod Synergy
Not all maps are created equal. Look for mods that support your build (e.g., extra projectiles for projectile builds, or temporal slowing for DoT builds). Avoid mods that scale against your weaknesses, like “No Regeneration” for caster builds.

3. Use Temporal Orbs
A new currency type, Temporal Orbs, lets you influence the Infinite Meter’s speed, enemy density, and reward scaling. Use them to tailor encounters to your build. Farming these from mid-tier corruption zones is an efficient strategy for gear grinding.

4. Prioritize Movement and Reaction Speed
Since time anomalies often invert or slow your movement, skills like Flame Dash, Dash, or Phase Run are crucial. Reaction speed trumps raw DPS in high-corruption areas, where getting hit often means death.

Bossing in Wrath of the Infinite
Each tier of the expansion introduces “Echo-Lords,” bosses with unique time-based mechanics:

Echo of Ruin: Duplicates itself after each phase; ignoring clones is deadly.

Lord of Reversal: Rewinds your last 3 seconds every 10 seconds. Positioning is everything.

The Timeless Maw: Fills the arena with delayed-damage zones that detonate after 5 seconds.

Defeating them grants Echo-Forged currency and a chance at unique items like Chrono-Bind, The Infinite Gearwheel, and Memory Thread Cloak.

Final Thoughts
Wrath of the Infinite is one of Path of Exile’s most dynamic and challenging expansions to date. With its volatile mechanics, high-risk-high-reward gameplay, and build-altering loot, it rewards players who can adapt quickly and think strategically. Whether you aim to farm Echo-Forged gear, challenge the new bosses, or simply survive the twisting sands of time, mastering this expansion demands knowledge, preparation, and skill.

Embrace the Infinite—and rewrite the timeline in your favor. Ready to craft your legacy? MMOexp.com delivers Path of Exile Orbs with speed, safety, and the best prices online.