MMOexp-EA FC 25 Camavinga Footies SBC Review: 98-Rated Midfield Monster Eduardo Camavinga has just landed himself a Footies SBC in EA FC 25, and it's a card that will get plenty of Ultimate Team managers buzzing. With a five-star skill moves and five-star weak foot upgrade, plus a versatile set of PlayStyles, this is one of the most adaptable cards we've seen in the late stages of the game cycle.   For those who remember Camavinga's Winter Wildcard card way back in the early months, that 85-rated version was already a fan favorite FC 25 Coins. This time, he's received a massive stat boost, bringing him to 98-rated and equipped with a strong set of abilities that make him effective in multiple positions.   Card Overview   Camavinga's Footies SBC comes with a mix of defensive and attacking PlayStyles, making him a true hybrid. His headline PlayStyles include:    Anticipate & Intercept-Crucial for breaking up play and dominating defensively.  Incisive Pass-Excellent for cutting through defensive lines from deeper positions.  Rapid-Boosts his ball-carrying ability, allowing him to glide past opponents.  Tiki Taka & Pinged Pass-Perfect for quick, precise passing in buildup play.  Power Shot-Not the most important for a CDM, but still offers a long-range threat.  One notable detail: he only comes with four PlayStyle+ upgrades. Given that we're in August and deep into the Footies promo, many players feel EA could have gone all-in and given him five PlayStyle+ options to push him over the top.   Positional Versatility   One of Camavinga's biggest strengths is that he can slot into multiple roles:  CDM-His natural fit, where his defensive skills, interceptions, and ability to transition play shine.  CM-Perfect as a box-to-box presence, combining his defensive strength with creative passing.  LB-While he can absolutely hold his own at left-back thanks to Rapid and solid defensive PlayStyles, you might be wasting his midfield influence by pushing him out wide.  Whether you prefer a deep-lying playmaker role or a more aggressive ball-winning midfielder, Camavinga has the tools to fit seamlessly.   In-Game Performance   Chem Style Recommendation: Anchor-boosts pace, defending, and physicals, turning him into a powerhouse in transition and defense.   Formation Tested: 4-2-1-3 (CDM role) and 4-1-2-1-2(2) as a deep-lying playmaker.   From the first whistle, Camavinga's physical presence is noticeable. He's not easily pushed off the ball, and his rapid acceleration helps him recover if he steps out of position. When going in for tackles, even if you miss, his speed allows for quick recovery and another attempt. His interceptions are standout. Even without towering height, he positions himself perfectly to cut out passing lanes, which is amplified by the Anticipate PlayStyle. In matches, he consistently disrupted opposition buildup and turned defensive stops into quick counterattacks.   Passing and Buildup   This is where Incisive Pass, Tiki Taka, and Pinged Pass shine. From deep positions, he can launch accurate through balls that slice open defenses. Short, quick passes in tight spaces are just as clean, helping keep possession under pressure.   Playing him as a deep-lying playmaker unlocked his full creative range. He was able to stride forward with the ball, deliver pinpoint passes into space, and still track back defensively when needed.   Attacking Contribution   While not his primary role, Camavinga's attacking presence surprised during testing:    Low Driven Shots-Even without Low Driven as a PlayStyle+, he scored multiple goals with composed finishes when arriving late in the box.  Power Shots-Flick-up volleys and long-range efforts remain an option, though they're not his most consistent weapon.  Overlapping Runs-In certain formations, his Rapid PlayStyle allowed him to make dangerous overlapping or underlapping runs, similar to an attack-minded fullback.  In one match, he even managed a hat-trick-albeit with three penalties-showing composure from the spot with 84 Penalty stat and well-placed finishes.   Defensive Dominance   When it comes to shielding the back line, Camavinga delivers:  Tackling: Clean, effective challenges without overcommitting.  Interceptions: His ability to read the game and step into passing lanes stops attacks before they start.  Positioning: Rarely caught out of position, always ready to either press or drop deeper when the situation demands.  Against possession-heavy opponents, his press resistance was invaluable. Even when pressed, his dribbling control and composure allowed him to retain possession and reset play.Pros and Cons   Pros:  Five-star skills & five-star weak foot-maximum flexibility in attacking moves and passing.  Elite defensive PlayStyles for a CDM.  Rapid acceleration combined with strength.  Incredible passing range-excels at both short and long distribution.  Real Madrid & French links for easy squad building.  Positional versatility-can play CDM, CM, or LB effectively.   Cons:  Only four PlayStyle+ options-could have been juiced more for a late-game Footies card.  Power Shot feels underutilized in his most common roles.  600k SBC cost may be steep for players low on fodder.   SBC Cost and Value   At around 600,000 coins in fodder value, Camavinga isn't cheap, but considering the Real Madrid and French links, plus his late-game usability, the price is reasonable. Many Real Madrid SBCs tend to be overpriced due to their popularity, so this one is comparatively fair.   Given the current state of the game market, acquiring fodder for this SBC isn't too difficult, especially with ongoing preseason content. If you have a club stocked with untradeable high-rated cards, this is a great use for them.   Best Role in Your Squad   While Camavinga can play LB or CM, his ideal position is as a deep-lying playmaker CDM in a two-midfielder setup. Pair him with a more physical FIFA 25 Coins, defensive-minded partner like Patrick Vieira, Ruud Gullit, or Sergej Milinković-Savić to let him focus on controlling the game's tempo, intercepting passes, and launching attacks.   If you're playing in a single-CDM system, he can still shine, but you'll want to make sure your center-backs are capable of covering in case he pushes forward.   Chemistry Links   Some of the best strong links include:  Ferland Mendy (Footies)-French LB from Real Madrid.  Kylian Mbappé-Any special card for elite attacking synergy.  Vinícius Jr.-For quick one-twos down the left side.  Aurélien Tchouaméni-Perfect double-pivot partner for chemistry and role balance.   Final Verdict   Camavinga's EA FC 25 Footies SBC is one of the most well-rounded midfield cards in the game right now. His combination of speed, defensive intelligence, passing precision, and attacking contributions make him a true all-rounder.   Yes, the four PlayStyle+ limitation is a small letdown for a card arriving in August, but his overall package more than makes up for it. In the right hands, he will dominate midfield battles, control possession, and transition your team from defense to attack with ease.

MMOexp-POE How Cluster Jewels Supercharge Chaos Trickster Farming The Trickster ascendancy has always been a comfortable home for damage-over-time builds, but with the recent 40% buff to Blight of Contagion, now might be the best time in years to try it. This is a build that channels Blight to apply heavy chaos damage, then uses Contagion to spread that devastation across entire packs.   If you've played Essence Drain + Contagion in Path of Exile 2, the gameplay loop will feel familiar. It's a two-skill setup where one ability applies a spreading debuff while the other does the heavy lifting in damage. While it may sound clunky on paper-especially since Blight requires standing still-the reality is far smoother. For mapping, a single Blight cast combined with Contagion will wipe packs, and you'll only be channeling for extended periods during boss fights POE currency.   Leveling-From Zero to Endgame   For leveling, the build starts with Blight and Essence Drain because the base Blight gem doesn't naturally spread with Contagion. Once you acquire the transfigured version of Blight, Essence Drain can be dropped entirely.   The early game strategy was completely from scratch-zero currency, full self-farm. The long-term goal from the start? Farm a Mageblood. Prices tend to fall about a month into a league, so targeting it mid-season makes it much more realistic.   Leveling was straightforward but occasionally tedious. Running three separate damage-over-time skills at once worked fine mechanically, but mentally it got repetitive. That said, reaching maps was smooth, and once Essence Drain was gone, the build's identity started to shine.   Core Gear Upgrades   After clearing the campaign and building up some early currency, the first major upgrades went in:  Cane of Unravelling-A cheap but incredibly effective weapon for chaos DoT builds. Strong enough to carry well into red maps.  +1 Amulet with Damage Over Time Multiplier-Boosts main skill levels and scaling.  Six-Link Body Armour-The first big jump in raw damage output.  Resistance-Fixing Ring-Because nothing kills a mapping session like uncapped resists.   This was also the point where Bane was added. It's a natural fit: Bane applies both Despair and Punishment curses instantly, and with Hex Bloom, those curses spread effortlessly. Combined with Contagion, map clearing became noticeably smoother.   Atlas Setup & Early Farming Strategy   For the first stretch of endgame mapping, the focus was on:  Map Drop Chance Nodes-To sustain mapping without heavy investment.  Kiraak Missions-For free map variety and completion.  Shrines-Speed and size buffs are huge for a DoT build.  Legion Farming-While Legion is hyper-profitable in the first weeks of a league, most players abandon it mid-league. The result? Expensive emblems and low competition.  Why Legion? Legion emblems are always in demand by leveling carries. With fewer farmers running the mechanic, prices climb steadily.   Cluster Jewels-The Damage Backbone   Chaos DoT builds have a common problem: the passive tree has limited direct damage scaling. The solution is cluster jewels. The first crafted jewel came early and was “good enough” to start, but further currency was funneled into buying better ones with premium notables for both raw DPS and area of effect.   After noticing that Legion packs weren't being fully cleared due to limited AoE, more large clusters with AoE scaling were added. This instantly improved Legion performance and map pacing.   First Legion Runs & Scaling Up   The first set of Legion runs proved the potential of the build-but also showed clear weaknesses. Packs at the edges of the monolith often survived because they were just out of range. Fixing this with cluster jewel investment made a big difference.   The early Atlas tree for Legion farming skipped scarabs initially to save currency. Instead, the built-in Legion crafting option was used to guarantee encounters. Running and selling the drops funded the next wave of upgrades.   Major Gear Breakpoints   After the first profitable farming cycle, big-ticket items were added:  +3 Blight Amulet-A massive gem level boost for the main skill.  Light of Meaning Wand-Solid chaos scaling and utility.  +1 Spell Damage Shield-With resistances for easy gear balancing.  High ES Helmet-With intelligence and resistances.  Chaos Resistance Rings-To hit chaos cap, also with life rolls.   With these upgrades, the build was ready to tackle 8-mod Legion maps with scarabs for bigger rewards.Legion Map Economics   One key choice: avoid Tier 17 and Originator maps for Legion farming. The map costs plus rolling expenses don't justify the return for this strategy, since Legion profit comes mainly from:    Chests  Rare Monster Rewards  Emblems  Stacked Decks  Fortress Maps  Chance drops like fractured items and high-quality gear   With 12 maps tested, the results were strong-over 20 Divines/hour when accounting for emblem pricing correctly. That was enough to buy the single best Legion farming belt in the game: Headhunter.   Headhunter-The Clear Speed Multiplier Once equipped, Headhunter transformed the mapping experience. Kill chains became blisteringly fast, and Legion packs melted almost instantly. New clusters with three ideal notables were added for even more power. A Legion-specific scarab that forces enemies to revive multiple times was tested next. While it noticeably increased loot drops, it also made each map take significantly longer. In this build's case, faster runs without the revive scarab proved more profitable overall.   Clear speed occasionally pushed the game to its limits-sometimes even causing crashes. After one such crash, an unfamiliar icon appeared on the map, adding a little mystery to the session.   Loot Highlights & Profit Flow   Legion farming with this build didn't yield constant raw Divine drops like Alva or Abyss farming, but the loot was high-value and liquid:    Emblems (often sold as splinters for higher margins)  Incubators  High-Quality Gear  Unique Drops  Fortress Map Rewards   The sheer pace of clearing-often blasting entire Legions in under 2 seconds-made it a joy to run even without tracking hourly profits obsessively.   Final Goal Achieved-Mageblood   After enough cycles of farming and selling, the final milestone was reached: Mageblood. Amusingly, an extra 100 Divines had been farmed because Mageblood's price dropped significantly during the process. The belt replaced Headhunter for certain scenarios, but both are now available depending on the mapping strategy.   Notably, this entire progression was done without leaning on meta-farming methods like Alva or Abyss. It's proof that with the right approach, you can hit massive gear goals purely through mid-league mechanics like Legion.   Playstyle Summary   The Blight of Contagion Trickster is built for a hybrid playstyle:  Mapping: One Blight cast spreads via Contagion, often wiping multiple screens.  Bossing: Stand still and channel Blight for sustained chaos DoT.  Curses: Applied instantly with Bane and spread via Hex Bloom.  Defense: Primarily mobility, ES pool, and Headhunter buffs. Mageblood offers flask-based consistency when needed.   Pros & Cons   Pros:  Strong clear speed once AoE scaling is in place.  Smooth Legion farming with top-tier profit potential.  Flexible gearing path with multiple viable endgame belts.  Extremely fun playstyle for DoT fans who like big chain clears.  No reliance on ultra-meta strats to reach top-tier gear.   Cons:  Standing still for bosses can be risky.  AoE investment is mandatory for optimal Legion performance.  Initial setup requires multiple gear pieces to feel strong.  Defensive layers are limited without Mageblood or Headhunter buffs.   Final Thoughts   This Blight of Contagion Trickster experiment was both profitable and fun. From zero currency to Headhunter to Mageblood, the build proved that a mid-league, off-meta skill can absolutely compete with the big earners-especially when paired with a smart farming target like Legion POE chaos orbs.   While the setup is far from min-maxed and Headhunter served as the main defensive crutch, the build never felt underpowered for mapping once core gear was in place. If you enjoy chaos DoT playstyles and want a refreshing alternative to the season's meta, this might be your next project.

MMOexp-Diablo 4’s Storm Farming Monster If you're looking for a Diablo 4 build that can storm through enemies with ease, melt dungeon bosses, and push high-tier Nightmare Dungeons without slowing down, the Cataclysm Druid is still alive and kicking.   Yes, it's true-recent seasons have hit this build with a series of nerfs, knocking it off the very top tier. But don't be fooled: with the right gear Diablo IV gold, tempering, and skill rotation, this is still one of the most efficient farming and speed-pushing setups available for the Druid class. When built correctly, you can literally walk through enemies while your lightning bolts turn Sanctuary's monsters into ash.   This guide will walk you through everything-gear, skills, glyphs, playstyle, and optimizations-so you can unleash nature's fury once more.   Why Choose the Cataclysm Build?   The Cataclysm ultimate has always been a Druid favorite: a massive AoE storm that rains destruction over the battlefield. Combined with the right legendary aspects and unique gear, it transforms into a lightning-charged death zone that follows you as you move.   Here's what makes this build shine:  High-speed farming: You don't need to stop to attack-just activate Cataclysm and keep moving.  Excellent AoE damage: Perfect for clearing large packs in Nightmare Dungeons.  Overpower + Crit synergy: Consistently land devastating blows thanks to guaranteed Overpower hits.  Still viable post-nerf: While no longer the absolute meta king, it remains a strong all-rounder for Torment.   Core Mechanics & Playstyle   The heart of this build is Cataclysm, supercharged with lightning damage and buffed to guarantee Overpower critical hits. To make that happen, there's a rotation mechanic you must master:   1.Stack Provocation Passive: Start with Pulverize to stay in Bear Form for 10 seconds. Once you reach the 10-second stack, do not use Pulverize, Hurricane, or Cyclone Armor until after Cataclysm. 2.Trigger Resonance: Use Earthen Bulwark just before Cataclysm to activate the Resonance passive for extra damage. 3.Activate Cataclysm: With stacks and Resonance active, you'll consistently hit Overpower crits. 4.Return to Bear Form: After Cataclysm, use Pulverize again to restack Provocation for the next cycle.   Tip: For farming lower-tier content, you don't need the full Provocation setup-just drop Cataclysm on cooldown and keep moving.   Key Gear & Aspects   To get the Cataclysm Druid running at full strength, several mandatory pieces are required.   Armor Setup  Chest: Shroud of False Death (Best-in-slot). If unavailable, Insatiable Fury works for globe generation, max life, and crit chance.  Temperings: Storm Critical Chance, Hurricane Duration.  Pants: Prioritize Max Life & All Resistances.  Aspect: Juggernaut for armor cap.  Boots: Willpower, Movement Speed, All Resistances.  Aspect: Stone Shifter (+5 to Cataclysm).   Weapon & Jewelry  Weapon: Aim for 95%+ double damage chance on Cataclysm for consistent high rolls.  Aspect: Challenges Death.  Amulet: Willpower, Crit Chance, Poison Damage.  Temperings: Storm Critical, Cataclysm Cooldown Reduction. oAspect: Apoic Fur (more stacks = more ultimate damage).   Rings: 1.IAS Ring (mentioned above). 2.Secondary ring with Crit Chance, Damage Reduction, and Spirit bonuses.   Skill Setup   This build revolves around keeping your uptime on buffs while cycling into Cataclysm.   Core Skills:  Pulverize (Raging Upgrade)-Applies a 20% damage taken debuff to enemies.  Earthen Bulwark-Grants Unstoppable and triggers Resonance passive.  Cyclone Armor-Pulls enemies in and reduces damage by 10%.  Debilitating Roar-Reduces damage taken by 40% and boosts damage via Fortify.  Cataclysm-Main damage dealer; ultimate skill.  Hurricane (optional utility)-Slow and extra AoE.   Passives & Key Synergies  Charge Atmosphere: +40% Cataclysm damage (now benefits from lightning bolts).  Venom: Boosts critical strike damage.  Resonance: Buff damage when pairing Earthen Bulwark with Cataclysm.  Ornery Strength (Key Passive): Increases damage, max life, and Overpower damage.Paragon Boards & Glyphs   Here's the optimized paragon setup for maximum damage scaling:    Electrocution: Increases lightning bolt damage and boosts Cataclysm damage.  Thunder Strike: +60% to storm skill damage.  Glyph: Spirit for more crit damage.  Ancestral Guidance: +40% damage when spending 75 Spirit.  Glyph: Dominate for Overpower scaling.  Lust for Carnage: +50% crit damage to Werewolf skills (Cataclysm counts).  Glyph: Headhunter for extra elemental damage.  Survival Instincts: Defensive bonuses.  Glyph: Keeper for spirit generation and sustain.   Spirit Boons   To further boost damage and survivability:  Sight Talons: More crit chance.  Calamity: Increases Cataclysm duration (cooldown ends before storm does).  Overload: Poison enemies with a chance to summon extra lightning bolts.  Celestial Surge: Groups enemies for more efficient AoE.   Recommended Elixirs & Consumables  Neville Extract: Reduces incoming damage by 10%.  Arcana's Bloody Charm: Executes low-health enemies.  Bottlewind: Barrier equal to 50% of max life.  Fractal Core: Removes enemy auras d4 mats for sale.   Playstyle Tips  Always start in Bear Form: Stack Provocation with Pulverize before casting Cataclysm.  Position for maximum AoE: Cataclysm storms follow you-drag them over elite packs and bosses.  Maintain crit uptime: Gear and boons stack to nearly 100% crit chance during Cataclysm.  Stay at high HP: Max life scaling improves both survivability and Overpower damage.   Final Thoughts   The Cataclysm Build may have lost its undisputed throne, but it's far from dead. With smart gearing, proper skill rotation, and mastery of the Provocation mechanic, it can still shred Torment, blast through P90+, and deliver that dopamine rush of watching everything on the screen evaporate under your lightning storm.   If you've been missing the thrill of "just walking and watching the world die", it's time to dust off your Druid, slot in Tempest Roar, and bring the storm back to Sanctuary.