Preview - Lunar New Year 2023: the Year of the Rabbit!

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Get ready for a hare raising Lunar New Year adventure!
....it's the Year of the Rabbit!

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 1/19 - 2/2 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!

Kil'Joy Drops

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

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

All Levels
- Kil'Joy Badge



Level 1-19:

- Crackle Bomb Firecracker
- Magic Missile Firecracker
- Up to 3 Red Envelopes

Level 20-39:

All of the above plus:

- NEW Helm of Fortune Vanity (Bound)



- NEW Kuai's Egg

- Up to 5 Red Envelopes

Level 40-59:

All of the above, plus:

- Sparky Volcano Firecracker
- Locked Crate of the Jade Rabbit



-NEW Level 81 Mythic Jade Rabbit Spirit Rings, which have a chance to proc +30% Spirit XP gain for 5 minutes.



Level 60-69:

All of the above, plus:

- Mythic Mortar Firecracker
- Fortune Fountain Firecracker

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
- NEW Dragon's Breath Firecracker



- NEW Sonic Shockwave Firecracker

Token Vendor

+ NEW Year of the Rabbit Banner

+ NEW Armor of Fortune (Bound)

+ Kuai Pet (Not an Egg)

+ NEW Lunar New Year Badge

+ NEW Recipe: Deluxe Bunny Bromegrass Aura (with adorable hopping baby bunnies all around you)

+NEW Recipe: Deluxe Seal of Prosperity Aura (with a prosperous golden orb that drops coins and envelopes)

+ NEW Recipe: Divine Cuniculture Ring, which allows you to combine the 3 new Mythic Spirit Rings to create an all powerful Arcane version with the possibility to proc +50% Spirit XP gain for 10 mins on damage.

+ All Manner of Fireworks

Locked Crate Items

Crack open a Locked Crate of the Jade Rabbit for more event rewards, such as:

Pets:

+ NEW Arcane Lucia Pet Egg



+ NEW Mythic Xiang's Egg



Gear:

+ Level 81 Arcane Kraken Battle Armor, Weapons, and Accessories
+ Level 81 Mythic Gear

Vanities:

+ NEW Weapons of Fortune

+ NEW Golden Rabbit Banner

+ Tradable versions of the Armor and Helm of Fortune (pictured above)

Locked Crate Guaranteed Loot

Reach the Guaranteed Loot count and you will get:

One (1) piece of Level 81 Arcane equipment

Plus the "Year of the Rabbit" Badge:



The non-class-specific locked crates (looted from Kil'Joy and found in the Store) share the same 'Guaranteed Loot' counter while Class-specific locked crates each have their own unique counters.

Store

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



You'll also find a limited supply of Class-Specific Jade Rabbit crates!

Plus, a couple of limited weekend sales! On 1/21-1/22 you'll find the Blooming Bromegrass Aura



Then, come back on 1/28-1/29 for the Seal of Prosperity Aura!



Both of which are needed to craft their deluxe counterparts:

Deluxe Bunny Bromegrass Aura



Deluxe Seal of Prosperity Aura

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