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Blizzard Entertainment is set to bring back the Lunar Awakening event in Diablo 4 for a second consecutive year, promising players a wealth of experience points (XP) boosts along with an array of themed rewards.
This special event will take place over a two-week period in February 2024, allowing players to experience blessings from the spirits of Sanctuary and gain good fortune as they delve into the game.
Returning players can expect similar festivities and rewards as in the previous year, but this time, the event distinguishes itself with a substantially increased XP bonus when players activate Shrines throughout the game’s expansive map.
Lunar Awakening event in Diablo 4 promises 100% XP boost
The Lunar Awakening will run from February 4 at 10:00 AM to February 18 at 10:00 AM PST, according to Blizzard’s announcements.
Throughout the event, players will find opportunities in both the Seasonal and Eternal Realms to activate Shrines across Sanctuary, including in the region of Nahantu, to receive a substantial 100% bonus XP for two minutes, which is multiplicative. Additionally, players will gain Ancestral Favor Reputation during this time.
This enhancement in the XP bonus marks a notable increase compared to the previous year, when players only received a 50% bonus after activating similar Shrines.
To engage in the Lunar Awakening, players should head to the northern section of Ked Bardu to meet Ying-Yue, the leader of the Lunar Night Market. This locale serves as the centerpiece for the event, allowing participants to exchange their Ancestral Favor Reputation for unique items and rewards.
Lunar Awakening event rewards
Participants can achieve up to 10 Ancestral Favor Reputation Levels and unlock six exclusive Lunar-themed cosmetic rewards, which include the newly introduced Trag’Oul’s Consort mount.
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Once players complete all reputation levels, they can continue to collect additional rewards through Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors.
It is essential to note that previous Lunar-themed rewards, such as the Lunar Scepter and Moonshot Bow, can only be acquired a single time.
Lunar Awakening outfits will be available for purchase at Tejal’s shop, allowing players to enhance their characters with cosmetics like the Scholar of the Lonely Moon for the Sorcerer class, as well as decorative armor for their mounts.
Lunar Awakening Shrine Effects
Shrines during the Lunar Awakening will provide not just the regular enhancements but also additional effects. The Augmented Shrine Effects featured this year replicate those from the prior event:
- Artillery Shrine: Casts may summon a holy bomb.
- Burst Wave Shrine: Every explosion triggers a wave of bombardment.
- Channeling Shrine: Offers increased attack speed and enhances cooldown resets.
- Conduit Shrine: Frequently summons powerful electric strikes.
- Greed Shrine: May summon a Treasure Goblin on kills while active.
- Lethal Shrine: Grants a chance to instantly eliminate an enemy and instill Fear in nearby foes (exclusions apply).
- Protection Shrine: Reflects all incoming damage, scaling with player level and difficulty settings.
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