The highly anticipated celestial adventure is back, and it’s time to immerse yourself in the magic! From February 4 at 10 a.m. to February 18 at 10 a.m. PST, players in both Seasonal and Eternal Realms are in for a treat with the Lunar Awakening limited-time event. This mystical occurrence has enchanted the shrines of Sanctuary, filling them with extraordinary power. Many believe that their Ancestors are bestowing blessings from the great beyond as part of this joyous celebration.
By activating any Shrine in Sanctuary (that includes Nahantu), you can snag a 100% bonus experience (multiplicative) for two minutes alongside a boosted power-up, plus earn that coveted Ancestral Favor Reputation.
To truly experience the heart of Lunar Awakening, make your way to Ked Bardu and head north in town where you’ll find Ying-Yue, the face of the Lunar Night Market. This bustling market is your go-to spot for all things Lunar Awakening, allowing you to trade your Ancestral Favor Reputation for Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors caches and some eye-catching Lunar Renewal-themed rewards.
Lunar Shrines are scattered throughout Sanctuary just waiting for you to discover them. Embark on an adventure through dungeons and across wild terrains, activating these shrines and battling formidable monsters to rack up substantial Ancestral Favor Reputation.
Lunar Shrines glow with the potent energy gifted by the spirits of ancestors. Throughout the Lunar Awakening, all shrines transform into these Lunar Shrines, presenting a solid 100% experience bonus upon activation and donning a revised look for the year of the snake! Though these function like regular shrines, they deliver an enhanced punch for this special festival, and you can easily spot them on your map, thanks to their unique icon.
These shrines offer thrilling bonus effects alongside their usual powers; here’s a glimpse of what to expect:
- Artillery Shrine: Your casts might just summon a holy bomb.
- Blast Wave Shrine: Each blast brings forth a cluster bombardment.
- Channeling Shrine: Enjoy boosted attack speed and a chance to reset cooldowns.
- Conduit Shrine: Brace yourself for frequent, powerful, shocking strikes.
- Greed Shrine: There’s a chance to summon a Treasure Goblin. While active, your kills summon one too.
- Lethal Shrine: A chance to instantly slay a struck monster, spreading Fear among nearby foes. Note: Includes elites, but leaves out bosses and fellow players.
- Protection Shrine: Reflect all incoming damage. Damage reflection scales with your level and difficulty.
In addition to these amplified effects, Miserly Spirits show up right when you activate a Lunar Shrine, letting you instantly capitalize on the shrine’s unique enhancements.
Throughout Sanctuary, there are a total of 10 Ancestral Favor Reputation Levels to conquer, offering rewards like a Resplendent Spark, and six striking Lunar-themed cosmetic rewards to unlock, including the fetching Trag’Oul’s Consort mount. Once you’ve maxed out on reputation levels, the rewards keep coming in the form of Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors.
Don’t forget, opulent Lunar Awakening garments await you at Tejal’s shop. Deck out your adventurer in sumptuous Armor Cosmetics such as the Scholar of the Lonely Moon for the Sorcerer, and outfit your noble steed with the Dragon of the Lonely Moon mount armor.
Get ready to celebrate alongside Ying-Yue and bask in the serene glow of Lunar Awakening starting February 4!
