Erik Petrovich-Staff Writer

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Staff Writer

February, 2021
BA in Journalism & Media Communications, Colorado State University
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About Erik Petrovich

After receiving his degree in Journalism & Media Communications from CSU in 2019, Erik began building his career in online media, and found his dream job when he joined The Best War Games as a staff writer. Though he started on the News and Lists teams back in 2021, Erik has since established himself as a key member of the Guides team as a specialist editor. 

When he's not replaying Elden Ring or perusing gaming leak forums online to learn anything he can about Half-Life 3, you can usually find Erik at the reservoir with his paddleboard or, on less sunny days, hunched over his desk like a shrimp painting 3D-printed miniatures.

Favorite Console

Despite being a PC gamer for much of his life, Erik has always wanted to have a Dreamcast for two reasons: to listen to its startup jingle whenever he wants, and to play Crazy Taxi on original hardware. Please contact him via pager if you have a spare CRT and Dreamcast.

Industry Focus

Erik primarily produces guides and walkthroughs spanning all manner of genres, but especially for RPGs and Indie games. He also enjoys every chance he gets to break news and interview the developers behind his favorite games.

Favorite Games

Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, Hollow Knight, Cyberpunk 2077, The Binding of Isaac, Stardew Valley, Undertale, Noita, Dark Souls 2, Expedition 33, Hades, World of Warcraft, Diablo 2, Zelda: BOTW, Zelda: Wind Waker, Chibi-Robo, Zelda: Link's Awakening, Dishonored, Morrowind, Wrestling Empire, BOTW+TOTK, Katamari Damacy, Inscryption, Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Banjo Kazooie, It Takes Two, Pizza Tower, DOOM (2016), Half Life series, Vampire Survivors, Crazy Taxi

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Ashes of War provide essential buffs for Elden Ring players, but some are more powerful and more useful than others.

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In Path of Exile 2, Breaches are special endgame events in the Atlas that see players fight enemies in an expanding ring of corruption.

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Path of Exile 2: Atlas Of Worlds Guide – Maps, Events, & More

The primary endgame of Path of Exile 2 is the Atlas of Worlds, which introduces a variety of endgame features and allows infinite progression.

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Path of Exile 2: Advanced Tips For PoE 2 Endgame

After reaching the endgame, these Path of Exile 2 advanced tips will help players thrive in the game's relatively complex Atlas of Worlds system.

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Path of Exile 2: How To Get & Upgrade Waystones

In Path of Exile 2, Waystones can drop from enemies, be purchased from certain vendors, or crafted with the Reforging Bench.

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When you die in Path of Exile 2, several things can happen – and depending on how far you are in the game, dying can be devastating.

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Path of Exile 2: What To Do With Mushrooms In Act 3

In Path of Exile, Mushrooms are used to complete a hidden quest in Act 3 which rewards a choice of Flask.

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The Path of Exile 2 Currency Exchange can be used to trade Currencies you own for Currencies that you want, but it must be unlocked first.

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To get the Reforging Bench, Path of Exile 2 players must complete a quest in Act 3 – and have the required materials to Reforge items.

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Path of Exile 2: How To Get Orb of Chance

There are a few ways to get an Orb of Chance Path of Exile 2 players can take advantage of, but be careful when using these coveted items.

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Path of Exile 2: Sidekick Features & Installation Guide

The Path of Exile 2 Sidekick addon is one of the most useful third-party apps for PoE 2 – here's what it does and how to get it.

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One of the rarest Path of Exile 2 Currencies, Divine Orb can be used to re-roll the values for an item's modifiers – but it's hard to get one.

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The Moonveil katana is particularly powerful for its Ash of War, which launches a projectile rapidly with light and heavy attacks.

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Path of Exile 2: Mercenary Leveling Guide

Follow this Mercenary leveling guide for Path of Exile 2 to learn the best Skill and Support gems, the best Passives, and what items to look out for.

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In Path of Exile 2, Golden Idols are quest items that can be sold to a specific NPC for a small amount of Gold.

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To get more Uncut Spirit Gems, Path of Exile 2 players must take on specific Bosses, or hope to get one from Rare and Boss drops.

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To farm Uniques, Path of Exile 2 players can defeat Rare and Boss enemies, try their luck Gambling, or use an extremely rare Orb of Chance.

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Jewel Sockets in Path of Exile 2 can be used to slot Jewels into your Passive Skill Tree, granting unique bonuses.

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There are three primary Path of Exile 2 Attributes – Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence – which each affect your stats in different ways.