Lunar New Year 2022 - The Year of the Tiger!

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It's the year of the Mecha...I mean, Water Tiger!

The Lunar New Year is upon us again, and there's only one way to celebrate in Arlor! New items, pets, and...stopping an evil goblin from ruining everyone's fun! This event runs for 2 weeks from 1/27 to 2/10 with a 3 day cooldown.

Backstory

The good people of Vardan Valley were all set to join the Lunar New Year festivities in Brackenridge when along came Kil'Joy the Goblin. Kil'Joy the Goblin, enemy of joy, a confirmed master of disguise, appeared to the villagers in the visage of a feeble old merchant driving an immense empty wagon. He drove is big rickety wagon to the center of town, interrupting the Mayor's 'Lunar New Year' address to the townsfolk (which is mostly about how to avoid injury on the long walk to Brackenridge).

Kil'Joy's illusory 'dying old man' begged the villagers to load their firecrackers and tiger pets and red envelopes onto his wagon. He too was heading for Brackenridge to celebrate the new year. But he was alone. Lonely and unwanted. Without family. Without a purpose - this joyful celebration would surely be his last.

"Let me take part in your joy. Fill my wagon that I may help you on your journey. Please? Let my life have purpose... one last time," he groveled with tears welling up in his ancient eyes.

"Fine," said the Mayor. "That's just fine. You know it is a very long road and a whole lot to carry."

The smitty nodded sternly and bellowed, "Aye! Surely this good and wise old man isn't going to steal from us."

"Yes!" the tavern maid sung in agreement. "It's been nearly a full year since we've had even the slightest whiff of trouble. Let's do it!"

And so they did! The villagers of Vardan Valley loaded their wares upon the old man's wagon. Every egg, every envelope, every painted mask, every shining Arcanite vanity and shoved it aboard the old man's wagon. "See ya at the Tavern," the old man cackled as he drove off. "Happy New Year... suckers!"

It didn't take that long for the people of Vardan Valley to realize that they had been scammed. So they sent their Sheriff to track down Kil'Joy (and get help from Arlorian heroes if necessary).

Getting Started

Talk to Sheriff Qian in Windmoore to learn more about the event. You'll be hunting Kil'Joy the Goblin to collect Red Envelopes that you can trade for this year's special items. Qian also has a daily quest that allows you to collect 10 Red Envelopes toward rewards.



You'll need a Kil'joy Hunters' Elixir active to spawn the greedy goblin, so make sure to stock up before you head out on your search! Sherrif Qian will sell them to you from his shop.



Once you're out in the world, keep an eye out of an unusual enemy about. Slay Kil'joy and collect his goodies before he disappears!

Boss Drops

While Red Envelopes will get you Sheriff Qian's coveted rewards, Kil'joy also has other celebration worthy drops, including fireworks, vanities, and pets.

Higher level encounters will result in better drops. Here's the breakdown:

Level 1-19:
- Crackle Bomb Firecracker



- Magic Missile Firecracker



- Up to 3 Red Envelopes

Level 20-39:

All of the above plus:
- Arcane Tiger Bow, Staff, or Broadsword Vanity Weapons



- Up to 4 Red Envelopes

Level 40-59:

All of the above, plus:
- Sparky Volcano Firecracker



- Lei Shen's Egg



- Locked Crate of the Water Tiger
- Up to 5 Red Envelopes

Level 60-69:

All of the above, plus:
- Mythic Mortar Firecracker



- Fortune Fountain Firecracker



- Heroic Tsunami's Egg



- Lvl 76 Lunar Legend Rings (proc to grant +25% Spirit XP for 10 seconds)

Note: Moon Spirit rings in the Locked Chest of the Water Tiger are Level 81 (and have better stats).

Level 70-79:

All of the above, plus:
- Gold Star Mortar Firecracker



- Platinum Fountain Firecracker



Level 80+:

All of the above, plus:
- Shock Rocket Firecracker



- Fire Flurry Firecracker



- Thunderbolt Firecracker

Token Rewards

+ Year of the Tiger Banner



+ Arcane Tiger Daggers, Gun, and Sword and Shield Vanity Weapons



+ All Manner of Fireworks (Pictured Above)

+ Heroic Tsunami (not an egg)

+ (Legendary) Tsunami pet (also not an egg)



+ Pet Display Cases and Wisp Display Cases

Locked Crate Rewards

Crack open a Locked Crate of the Water Tiger for more event rewards, such as:

Pets:

+ Lei Shen's Egg
+ Arcanite Sapphire's Egg



Gear:

+ Mythic Level 81 Zodias Belts, Armor, Helms and Weapons
+ Mythic Level 81 Moon Spirit Rings (Chance to proc +30% spirit XP for 10 seconds)



Vanities:

+ Arcane Tiger Vanity Armor and Helms

Store

Keep an eye on the store, too! There will be a limited number of Massive Crates of the Water Tiger available for platinum.



Plus, a couple of limited weekend sales! On 1/29-1/30 you'll find Lei Shen's Egg



Then, come back on 2/5-2/6 for Arcanite Sapphire Eggs!

Enjoy the event! We can't wait to see the Arlorian skies lit up with festive fire!