Impaler

Old School RuneScape has plenty of good things going for it. The problem with it, however, is that it’s stuck in the past. It’s for a good reason, as the game’s selling point is its nostalgia factor. But just last year, Jagex decided to bring the game up to speed and on par with the present. How? By adding a kind of content that more advanced MMORPGs already have: Raid. And for OSRS, it’s the Chambers of Xeric. If you haven’t tried raiding are considering it because of the OSRS gold you can possibly earn, here’s a handy guide that will help you out. Gearing Up: Best, Better, Good First things first: gear. If it’s important to put the right kind of gear for a specific situation, then it’s 10 times more so in a Raid. For Chambers of Xeric, there are three recommended gear setups. The most highly recommended gear setup would mostly consist of Void gear. Have Void Melee/Ranger/Mage Helm for the head; Elite Void Top and Robe; and Void Knight Gloves. As for the rest, have the following gear: • Amulet: Amulet of Torture • Cloak: Ava’s Assembler • Weapon: Zamorkarian hasta/Crush weapon/Trident of the Swamp/Toxic Blowpipe • Shield: Avernic Defender • Ranged: Dragon Javelin • Boots: Primordial Boots • Ring: Ring of Suffering • Special Weapons: Dragon Warhammer/Bandosgodsword For less effective yet more accessible alternatives, you can have Void Knight top and robe rather than Elite Void. The rest of the alternatives are the following: • Helm: Helm of Neitiznot • Amulet: Salve Amulet • Weapon: Heavy Ballista/Twisted Bow • Shield: Dragon defender • Ranged: Arrows if using Twisted Bow • Gloves: Barrow’s Gloves. Lastly, for the least effective (but still effective) gear, have Bandoschestplate and tassels. The other alternatives are: • Weapon: Abyssal Tentacle • Shield: Arcane Spirit Shield/Malediction Ward Skills That Matter Aside from the right gear, you’ll also need to have the right skills. That means 90 Combat, 90 Void, 55 Farming, and 78 Herblore. With these skills at those levels, you’ll be able to finish the raid easily and more effectively. On the other hand, if you want to have a much easier time, or you just don’t want to be alone, you can always bring people along with you. As they say, the more, the merrier. However, keep in mind that the strength of the enemies in this raid instance scales with the participants’ overall combat. Be that as it may, that doesn’t mean you should just do the raid alone or specifically handpick players that have low or bare-minimum levels of combat. In the end, it’s still better to party up with players that have high levels of combat despite the scaling, since you’ll still do better either way. Don’t Forget: Items and Knowledge Stacking up on consumables is also an important part of preparation before entering the Chambers of Xeric. And for the raid, you’ll needSuper Combat Potion, Ranging Potion, 2-3 Stamina Potions, Sanfew Serum, and 1-3 Super restores. Then it’sHigh-level food or saradomin brews for the rest of the inventory slots. Last but definitely not least, it’s vital to read up on the mechanics that you’ll be facing when inside the dungeon. If you’ve played other MMOs, you’ll know that this is standard procedure before running a raid. The same goes here with The Chambers of Xeric. We obviously can’t put everything about the dungeon here so you’ll have to consult outside sources for this. A simple Google search will give you plenty, so don’t worry about not finding any. Raiding is tough, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be enjoyable. But in order to enjoy a raid, you’ll have to be prepared. Having said that, enjoy the Chambers of Xeric. Trust us, you will.

It has been said that the age of MMORPGs is long past. If that’s the case, then what’s the point of playing Blizzard’s long-running high-fantasy MMO, especially when it has been running for fifteen years and counting? Well, we can think of five solid points to counter that statement. Here are the top reasons why you should still play World of Warcraft in 2018 and beyond. A Very Significant Game Like it or not, World of Warcraft is not only one of the most popular MMORPGs, but also the most culturally significant MMO to ever hit the gaming scene. Aside from being the game of choice by personalities like Mila Kunis, Ronda Rousey, Kanye West, and the late great Robin Williams, it’s also the blueprint game for a lot of other MMOs. Heck, even an MMO as big as Final Fantasy XIV owes a lot of its mechanics to WoW. That’s not to say that they’re WoW rip-offs, but you can’t deny how influential and enjoyable it must have been for them to go to lengths and adopt what’s working for WoW. Just Like Tolkien It’s safe to say that World of Warcraft has an intensely rich lore and world-building mechanic. Humans, elves of all allegiances, orcs, trolls, tauren, and the undead in a world rife with magic and conflict – it’s very much Tolkien-esque. Of course, the writing isn’t as good as JRR’s, but Azeroth is just as fascinating, huge, and diverse as Middle Earth. Plus, it’s just as allegorical to real-world issues, more relatable and easier to digest because it’s a video game. Think of a WoW account as a book club membership. Easier Entry Ever since Legion, Blizzard has been making a lot of moves to make World of Warcraft more palatable to players who want to try it but are daunted with all its years and its experienced players. Now, the game gives a lot of opportunities for new players to play catch-up with the rest of the player base. That means it’s easier to earn EXP and WoW gold. This is still very much true with Battle for Azeroth. Compared to previous expansions, players don’t have to grind as hard just to take on endgame PVE and PVP. While the more “protective” veterans may think that this is unfair or would “cheapen” the game, this less steep road to the endgame actually benefits everyone. Nobody’s sure how long this will be the case for WoW, but it’d be best if starting, current, and prospective players would take advantage of this. Back to Old Times Aside from making it a lot less difficult for budding adventurers to get on a competitive level, the themes of Legion and Battle for Azeroth have made the game more inviting to new blood. A lot of gamers, even those that have no interest in playing WoW, already know what World of Warcraft is about: the never-ending struggle between the Alliance and Horde, as well as the sudden arrival of the Burning Legion. Sure, the two biggest factions are nothing like what they were in Warcraft II and III as the Undead and Night Elf Sentinels have become integrated to the Horde and Alliance respectively, but the old flames of war areindeed just as hot as it was before. With its return to the core concept that many prospective players have associated with the franchise, there’s no better time to start or go back to playing World of Warcraft. A Blast in Azeroth Lastly and most importantly, WoW is fun! After all, there’s nothing like being a warrior, spellcaster, or ranger of any of the fantastical races, trying to get stronger, taking on existential threats and political enemies, and exploring the deep mysteries of Azeroth. Truly, it’s the joy that the game brings that’s the best part of World of Warcraft. Just because something is old doesn’t mean it’s no longer worth trying. If anything, people should know that World of Warcraft, like fine wine, got better with age. So if you’re thinking of getting a sip from the most famous MMORPG fix – don’t think; just do it!