Preview - Lunar New Year 2025! Year of the Wood Snake!

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Get ready for a slithering Lunar New Year adventure!
....it's the Year of the Snake!




The Lunar New Year is upon us again, and there's only one way to celebrate in Arlor! New vanities, pets, and...stopping an evil goblin from ruining everyone's fun! This event runs for 1 week from 1/30 - 2/6 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, an 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 moved his big rickety wagon to the center of town, interrupting the Mayor's 'Lunar New Year' address to the townsfolk (mostly about avoiding injury on the long walk to Brackenridge).

Kil'Joy's illusory 'dying old man' begged the villagers to load their firecrackers, 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 so that I may help you on your journey. Please? Let my life have a purpose... one last time," he groveled with tears 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 sang 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 too long for the people of Vardan Valley to realize 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.

Once you're out in the world, slay monsters within 5 levels of your character for a chance to spawn Kil'joy. Slay Kil'joy and collect his goodies before he disappears!
NEW - The farmer's elixir is no longer needed to spawn Kil'joy.




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, and a badge!

- Red Envelopes

- Crackle Bomb Firecracker
- Magic Missile Firecracker
- Sparky Volcano Firecracker
- Mythic Mortar Firecracker
- Fortune Fountain Firecracker
- Gold Star Mortar Firecracker
- Platinum Fountain Firecracker
- Shock Rocket Firecracker
- Fire Flurry Firecracker
- Thunderbolt Firecracker
- Dragon's Breath Firecracker
- Sonic Shockwave Rocket Firecracker

- Kil'Joy Badge




- Fang of the Grove Banner




- Ouroboros Halo




- Fang of the Grove Armor and Helm




NEW - Loot is now accessible to all players, regardless of level, giving everyone a chance!


Vendor

Don't forget to spend those 'firecrack'n' Red Envelope Tokens at the vendor on some celebratory Lunar New Year vanities!

+ Kil'Joy Hunters' Elixir Kit
(Elixir provides a greatly increased chance to loot vanities and increases event tokens looted.)

+ Crackle Bomb Firecracker
+ Magic Missile Firecracker
+ Sparky Volcano Firecracker
+ Mythic Mortar Firecracker
+ Fortune Fountain Firecracker
+ Gold Star Mortar Firecracker
+ Platinum Fountain Firecracker
+ Shock Rocket Firecracker
+ Fire Flurry Firecracker
+ Thunderbolt Firecracker
+ Dragon's Breath Firecracker
+ Sonic Shockwave Rocket Firecracker

+ Red Envelope Currency Chest
+ Fang of the Grove Cloth Banner




+ Lunar New Year Snake Badge




+ Venom's Veil Wisp





Locked Crates

Locked Crates can also be found on the vendor!

+ Locked Blood Star Crate and Class Crates

[Loot]
- Blood Star 86 Arcane Gear
- Star Beast 86 Mythic Gear

[Guaranteed Loot]
- Star Beast 86 Mythic Gear
- Glowing Lantern Badge




NEW - 81 Arcanes have been removed from the crate and guaranteed loot.


+ Vanity Locked Crate of the Wood Snake

- Venom's Veil Aura




Pet Locked Crate of the Wood Snake

- Heroic Willowfang Egg




Store

- Ouroboros Aura (On sale this Saturday (2/1) only!)




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