The highly anticipated celestial adventure has finally returned! From February 4th at 10 a.m. to February 18th at 10 a.m. PST, adventurers across both the Seasonal and Eternal Realms can dive into the enchanting world of the Lunar Awakening event. During this limited-time celebration, the shrines of Sanctuary are imbued with mysterious and potent energy, a phenomenon often attributed to the ancestral spirits who bless the occasion from the beyond.
Anyone who activates a Shrine in Sanctuary, including Nahantu, will earn a 100% bonus experience for two minutes, alongside an enhanced power. Additionally, participants can gain Ancestral Favor Reputation, enriching their journey with rewards.
To make the most of Lunar Awakening’s festivities, head to Ked Bardu and find your way to the Northern section of town. There, you’ll meet Ying-Yue, the master of the Lunar Night Market. This market serves as your main hub for the event, where you can exchange your Ancestral Favor Reputation for unique rewards such as Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors caches and other decorative Lunar Renewal-themed items.
Lunar Shrines are scattered across Sanctuary, waiting for brave souls to activate them. Whether in dungeons or the wild outskirts, engaging with these shrines and defeating monsters will earn you a copious amount of Ancestral Favor Reputation.
The presence of Lunar Shrines is marked by a special icon on the map, making them easy to track. These shrines, transformed by the visit of ancestors, deliver a whopping 100% experience boost upon activation. This year, they honor the year of the snake with a fresh look. While their core functions mirror that of typical shrines, their power boost has been cranked up to fit the festive mood.
Let’s dive into the unique effects of the Lunar Shrines:
- Artillery Shrine: There’s a chance to summon a holy bomb during casts.
- Blast Wave Shrine: Explosions may summon a cluster bombardment.
- Channeling Shrine: Experience increased attack speed and the chance to reset cooldowns.
- Conduit Shrine: Be greeted by frequent, powerful, electric strikes.
- Greed Shrine: A Treasure Goblin could pop up, and kills during its activation might bring more Goblins into the fray.
- Lethal Shrine: Strike a monster and potentially execute it instantly, sending Fear rippling through nearby enemies. This affects Elites but not Bosses or Players.
- Protection Shrine: It mirrors back any incoming damage, with damage reflection scaling based on Level and Difficulty.
Upon activating a Lunar Shrine, Miserly Spirits appear, letting players immediately benefit from the shrine’s power boost.
There are 10 Ancestral Favor Reputation Levels to strive for, each offering distinct rewards such as a Resplendent Spark and six different Lunar-themed cosmetic bonuses, including the new Trag’Oul’s Consort mount. Once you hit these levels, further endeavors reward you with additional Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors.
For fashion-forward adventurers, Lunar Awakening-themed attire awaits at Tejal’s shop. Dress your character in elegant Armor Cosmetics like the Scholar of the Lonely Moon for the Sorcerer, and don’t forget to upgrade your steed with the majestic Dragon of the Lonely Moon mount armor.
Get ready to celebrate with Ying-Yue and revel in the radiant glow of the Lunar Awakening event, kicking off on February 4th!
