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Lord of Mysteries Classes [Pathways Guide]
This guide details the available classes, known as Pathways, in the game Lord of Mysteries. It describes the roles and abilities of each Pathway, including Bard, Mystery Pryer, Apprentice, Spectator, and Warrior, with upcoming classes like Assassin and Lawyer planned for future updates.
We got a chance to try Fellowship Season 3, and melee DPS players might have a new staple
Fellowship Season 3, launching June 22, 2026, introduces a new melee DPS hero named Gunde with a vampire blood magic theme. The season also brings new mechanics, two dungeons, and an overhauled loot system with ARPG-like affixes. Gunde's playstyle focuses on stacking bleed effects for both single-target and area-of-effect damage, offering a potentially strong option for melee DPS players.
Wisdom of Nym: What we learned about Final Fantasy XIV’s next patch from the first live letter
The latest Final Fantasy XIV live letter revealed details about upcoming patch content, including the new limited job Beastmaster, which will feature roguelike elements. Other discussed topics include a new trial boss, potential story hints related to Ilsabard and the Void, updates to housing and glamour systems, and dye consolidation. The article also touches on the schedule for future content releases.
First FFXIV Beastmaster Limited Job Details Shared
Square Enix has revealed details for the upcoming Beastmaster Limited Job in Final Fantasy XIV, which will function similarly to its past iterations. This melee DPS class will allow players to attack with monsters, with up to three active at once, and will be available later in the 7.5x series. The job requires a level 50 Disciple of War or Magic job, ownership of the Dawntrail expansion, and completion of the 2.0 Main Scenario Questline.