The much-anticipated celestial event has made its grand return! From February 4th at 10 a.m. to February 18th at 10 a.m. PST, adventurers roaming the Seasonal and Eternal Realms can revel in the mesmerizing glow of the Lunar Awakening, an exclusive limited-time event. A mysterious celestial phenomenon is casting an enchanting spell over the shrines of Sanctuary, endowing them with tremendous power and prosperity. Followers believe that their Ancestors are sending blessings from the beyond in celebration of this joyful occasion.
To join in on the festivities, just activate any Shrine you come across in Sanctuary, Nahantu included. Doing so grants you a 100% bonus on experience gained, which lasts for a delightful 2 minutes, alongside an enhanced power. Moreover, you’ll be building up your Ancestral Favor Reputation as you do so.
You can really dive into the Lunar Awakening celebrations by making your way to Ked Bardu, specifically the Northern part of town. There, you’ll meet Ying-Yue, who is at the helm of the Lunar Night Market. This market is the heart of Lunar Awakening, and it’s where you get to trade your Ancestral Favor Reputation for Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors caches and vibrant Lunar Renewal-themed rewards.
Throughout the vast expanse of Sanctuary, Lunar Shrines are scattered. Whether you’re battling through challenging dungeons or braving the wilderness, activating these shrines and vanquishing monsters will reward you with generous amounts of Ancestral Favor Reputation.
These Lunar Shrines are teeming with the powerful energies bestowed by the spirits of your ancestors during this Lunar Awakening. Every Shrine has transformed into a Lunar Shrine, providing a 100% experience boost upon activation, all while showcasing a fresh look to celebrate the year of the snake! While Lunar Shrines operate similarly to regular Shrines, they come with a festive twist for this special event. Plus, they sport a one-of-a-kind map icon, making them easy to spot from afar.
Each Lunar Shrine comes with its own special boost on top of its usual perks. Here’s what you can expect:
- Artillery Shrine: Castings might drop a divine bomb.
- Blast Wave Shrine: Blasts trigger a cluster of bombardments.
- Channeling Shrine: Enjoy faster attack speed and a chance to reset cooldowns.
- Conduit Shrine: Unleash frequent, powerful electric strikes.
- Greed Shrine: There’s a chance a Treasure Goblin appears. Every vanquished foe while the Shrine’s active might summon one.
- Lethal Shrine: Potential to instantly defeat a struck foe, spreading fear among nearby enemies. (Note: This impacts Elites but not Bosses or other Players.)
- Protection Shrine: Reflect all incoming damage. This damage reflection scales with your Level and Difficulty.
To take full advantage of these power-enhanced effects, Miserly Spirits will appear right when you activate a Lunar Shrine, allowing you to immediately enjoy the gameplay boost they offer.
For those looking to conquer and climb the Ancestral Favor Reputation Levels, there’s a captivating journey awaiting you with 10 tiers in total. Rewards include the Resplendent Spark and a collection of six different Lunar-themed cosmetic offerings to unlock, with the brand-new Trag’Oul’s Consort mount included. After progressing through these levels, continue to gather rewards through Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors.
The previous Lunar rewards, like the Lunar Scepter, Dragon’s Courage, Moonshot Bow, Dragon’s Tapestry, Moon’s Bounty, and Trag’Oul’s Consort cosmetics, are uniquely collectible items.
For those in search of opulence during Lunar Awakening, Tejal’s shop offers themed garments. You can dress your wanderer in splendid Armor Cosmetics such as the Scholar of the Lonely Moon for the Sorcerer, and enhance your faithful steed’s look with the Dragon of the Lonely Moon mount armor.
Join Ying-Yue for this incredible celebration and bask in the gentle glow of Lunar Awakening when it kicks off on February 4th!
