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Last night while trading in Path of Exile 2, something really unfortunate happened—I used the virtual trade post (TP) system, and due to a bug, I lost a rare Divine Orb-crafted item that I had spent hours upgrading. It was a high-tier helmet with perfect resistances and a powerful life roll, something I crafted using multiple Exalted Orbs and Divine Orbs. This was a serious loss, but it also taught me some valuable lessons about handling PoE 2 items and how to protect your gear while navigating the economy.

First, let’s talk about the TP’s virtual swap system. In Path of Exile 2, this system allows players to remotely list, offer, and swap PoE 2 items. It’s fast and super convenient, especially when farming in high-tier maps. However, it's not flawless. If your internet lags or you accept a swap too quickly, the system may glitch—just like it did for…

If you’ve been grinding in Path of Exile 2 and thought the Chaos Amulet was the best thing since sliced bread, welcome to the club. I was a firm believer in its power—until I discovered the Bodyguard Ring. Now I’m asking myself: how did no one warn me sooner?

Let’s break it down. The Chaos Amulet is solid. It offers great resistances and that tempting chaos damage bonus. But here's the catch—it locks you into a very specific playstyle, especially for builds that rely on chaos scaling. While that might work early on, it becomes a limiting factor once you're pushing into red maps or trying to fine-tune your gear for bossing or high-tier farming.

Enter the Bodyguard Ring.

This little ring offers a unique defensive-offensive combo that’s hard to beat. You get flat damage reduction on consecutive hits (a blessing in this era of one-shots), a bonus to block…

When diving into Warborne Above Ashes, it quickly becomes clear that your build can make or break your success in both PvE and PvP content. With dozens of passive skills available, it's not always easy to decide which ones deserve your precious upgrade points. After sinking dozens of hours into the game and testing different builds with various loadouts, I’ve put together a list of the top 21 passive skills you should prioritize, whether you're looking to dominate in combat or survive the harshest environments the game throws at you.

This guide assumes you’ve already got a handle on the basics and are looking to optimize your progression path. Let's get into it.

1. Combat Focus

Increased damage after staying in combat for a short duration. Great for sustained engagements, especially in dungeons and open-field PvP.

2. Solarbite Efficiency

Reduces energy cost for Solarbite weapon attacks. Essential if you’ve already…

How to Optimize Difficulty Settings for Fast Leveling in Diablo 4Difficulty settings in Diablo 4 directly impact the XP and gold rewards you receive, making them a crucial factor in leveling speed. The game offers four standard difficulties: Normal, Hard, Expert, and Penitent, each increasing enemy toughness and rewards.

For most players, Hard difficulty is the sweet spot for leveling. It provides a 75% XP and gold boost while maintaining manageable enemy difficulty. If you find yourself comfortably defeating enemies without frequent deaths, increasing the difficulty to Expert or Penitent can yield even higher XP gains, up to 175% more at Penitent Diablo 4 Items.

However, Diablo 4’s combat relies heavily on gear quality, so if your equipment isn’t strong enough, higher difficulties can slow you down due to longer fights and more deaths. In such cases, sticking to Hard difficulty ensures a steady progression pace.

New players or those…