The much-anticipated celestial adventure is finally back! From 10 a.m. on February 4 to 10 a.m. on February 18, players in both the Seasonal and Eternal Realms can immerse themselves in the Lunar Awakening event. A peculiar phenomenon is gracefully sweeping across the shrines of Sanctuary, filling them with abundant power. Enthusiasts are convinced that this spectacle is thanks to their Ancestors, bestowing them with blessings from beyond in honor of this joyful celebration.
As you make your way through Sanctuary, make sure to activate any Shrine, including Nahantu, to enjoy a 100% bonus experience (which stacks up) for a couple of minutes. You’ll also be rewarded with an enhanced power, plus you’ll gain Ancestral Favor Reputation as a bonus.
Now, if you want to get the most out of the Lunar Awakening festivities, make your way to Ked Bardu and head north in town. There, you’ll come across Ying-Yue, who is in charge of the Lunar Night Market. This spot is your go-to for the event, allowing you to swap your Ancestral Favor Reputation for the enticing Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors caches and some spectacular Lunar Renewal-themed rewards.
While exploring Sanctuary, you’ll find Lunar Shrines scattered across its lands. Dive into dungeons and roam the wild areas, activating these Lunar Shrines and vanquishing monsters to rack up significant amounts of Ancestral Favor Reputation.
During the event, the Lunar Shrines are infused with awe-inspiring powers, thanks to the spirits of the ancestors making a comeback. These special Shrines, which replace the regular ones during Lunar Awakening, not only look different to honor the year of the snake but also double your experience when you activate them. They work much like the regular Shrines but come with a little extra kick for the festive period. You can spot these unique Shrines easily on your map.
Activating a Lunar Shrine gives you a thrilling boost on top of the usual powers. Here’s a rundown of the augmented effects these Shrines bring:
- Artillery Shrine: Random holy bombs may appear.
- Blast Wave Shrine: Explosions trigger a blast of bombardment.
- Channeling Shrine: Boosted attack speed with potential cooldown resets.
- Conduit Shrine: Unleashes potent, continuous shock strikes.
- Greed Shrine: Summon a Treasure Goblin with a chance upon kills.
- Lethal Shrine: Instant kills on monsters, spreading Fear to nearby foes (excluding Bosses and other Players).
- Protection Shrine: Reflect all damage taken, scaling with Level and Difficulty.
These enhanced effects are complemented by Miserly Spirits, which pop up the moment you activate a Lunar Shrine, letting you dive straight into the action.
With ten Ancestral Favor Reputation Levels to conquer, the rewards are plentiful. Unlock dazzling prizes like the Resplendent Spark and six mesmerizing Lunar-themed cosmetic items, including the much-coveted Trag’Oul’s Consort mount. Even after you’ve scaled these levels, you can continue gathering Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors as extra rewards.
In your quest for greatness, don’t overlook the opulent garbs available at Tejal’s shop. Check out the stunning Lunar Awakening-themed costumes, including the Scholar of the Lonely Moon for the Sorcerer, and enhance your warhorse with the enchanting Dragon of the Lonely Moon mount armor.
Join Ying-Yue and revel in the serene beauty of Lunar Awakening when it kicks off on February 4!
