The eagerly anticipated celestial journey is making a grand return! From February 4th at 10 a.m. to February 18th at 10 a.m. PST, players venturing through both the Seasonal and Eternal Realms can immerse themselves in the magical glow of the Lunar Awakening event, which is only around for a limited time. Mysterious forces are swirling throughout Sanctuary’s shrines, filling them with extraordinary power. Those celebrating believe this enchantment is the work of Ancestors, blessing the living from beyond in honor of this delightful occasion.
You’ll find that activating any Shrine within Sanctuary, including Nahantu, awards a whopping 100% bonus experience, effective for two minutes. This comes along with enhanced powers, all the while boosting your Ancestral Favor Reputation.
To really dive into the spirit of Lunar Awakening, make your way to Ked Bardu and head northwards through town. There, you’ll encounter Ying-Yue, who oversees the Lunar Night Market. This bustling hub becomes the central point for all things related to Lunar Awakening. It’s where you can exchange your Ancestral Favor Reputation for Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors caches, along with Lunar Renewal-themed decorative rewards.
Scattered across Sanctuary, Lunar Shrines await. You’ll need to battle through dungeons and forests, overcoming magic and monsters, as you activate these shrines to rack up substantial Ancestral Favor Reputation.
These Lunar Shrines are buzzing with the mystical energies bestowed by your ancestor’s spirits. For the duration of Lunar Awakening, all shrines have undergone a transformation into Lunar Shrines, offering a striking 100% experience boost when activated. These shimmering structures are redecorated to commemorate the Year of the Snake, and they promise an invigorated punch compared to their usual charm. Plus, they come with a distinct map icon, making them easy to spot even from afar.
Adding a bit more excitement, these shrines give an additional exhilarating bonus on top of their regular powers. Take a look at what they can do:
- Artillery Shrine: Castings might summon a divine bomb.
- Blast Wave Shrine: Each detonation calls forth a cluster bombardment.
- Channeling Shrine: Increases attack speed with a chance to reset cooldowns.
- Conduit Shrine: Summons frequent, shock-laden strikes.
- Greed Shrine: Grants a chance to bring forth a Treasure Goblin. Each kill during its effect could summon another.
- Lethal Shrine: Chance for instant monster execution, inducing Fear on nearby foes – but note, this excludes Bosses and Players.
- Protection Shrine: Reflects all incoming damage, scaling with Level and Difficulty.
Beyond these powerful effects, Miserly Spirits appear immediately upon activating a Lunar Shrine, allowing you to make the most of the shrine’s unique advantages right away.
As you advance through Ancestral Favor Reputation Levels, a treasure trove of rewards awaits, including the dazzling Resplendent Spark and six uniquely Lunar-themed cosmetic rewards. Among these treasures is the all-new Trag’Oul’s Consort mount. Even after reaching the top, there are endless Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors waiting to be claimed.
If you’re a fashion enthusiast, check out the Lunar Awakening-themed garments available at Tejal’s shop. Dress up your adventurer in stylish Armor Cosmetics like the Sorcerer’s Scholar of the Lonely Moon, and don’t forget to glam up your mount with the Dragon of the Lonely Moon armor.
Ying-Yue is ready to celebrate with you, so step into the gentle glow of Lunar Awakening and join in the festivities starting February 4th!
