Chase Celestial Riches in Lunar Awakening — Diablo IV — Blizzard News

The eagerly anticipated celestial journey is back, and it promises an unforgettable adventure! From February 4 at 10 a.m. to February 18 at 10 a.m. PST, players spread across both the Seasonal and Eternal Realms can immerse themselves in the enchanting Lunar Awakening event. There’s a peculiar occurrence taking place throughout the shrines of Sanctuary; they’re teeming with formidable, prosperous energy. Those taking part in the festivities see this as a gesture of goodwill, a blessing from their Ancestors who honor this celebration from the beyond.

You can dive into the action by activating any Shrine scattered throughout Sanctuary, including Nahantu. Doing so rewards you with a 100% bonus on experience points for a brief two minutes, and grants an impressive power boost, not to mention the chance to rack up Ancestral Favor Reputation.

To truly partake in the Lunar Awakening celebrations, journey to Ked Bardu and make your way to the town’s northern corner where you’ll encounter Ying-Yue, the head of the Lunar Night Market. This bustling market becomes your hub for Lunar Awakening, where you can trade your Ancestral Favor Reputation for Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors caches and various decorative, Lunar Renewal-themed rewards.

The world of Sanctuary is dotted with Lunar Shrines. They’re your gateway to earning hefty amounts of Ancestral Favor Reputation, provided you battle your way through both dungeons and wilderness, activating these shrines and vanquishing foes along the way.

These Lunar Shrines are brimming with otherworldly power during this festive period, graced by the spirits of ancestors returning home. When active, Lunar Shrines provide a 100% boost to experience – a delightful perk especially designed to honor the year of the snake! Although they operate similarly to traditional Shrines, these ones come with an extra layer of power to enhance the celebratory spirit. Notably, these shrines come with a distinct map icon, making them easy to spot from afar.

Lunar Shrines come packed with electrifying effects on top of their standard capabilities, including:

• Artillery Shrine: Casts can potentially summon a holy bomb.
• Blast Wave Shrine: Each explosion brings about a cluster bombardment.
• Channeling Shrine: Enjoy heightened attack speed coupled with the chance to reset cooldowns.
• Conduit Shrine: Powerful, shocking strikes summoned frequently.
• Greed Shrine: Potential to summon a Treasure Goblin, with every successful kill bringing forth another Treasure Goblin.
• Lethal Shrine: Possibility to instantly eliminate a struck monster, inducing Fear in nearby foes. This applies to Elites but excludes Bosses and Players.
• Protection Shrine: Chaos is mirrored back at your enemies. The damage reflected depends on your Level and Difficulty.

The moment a Lunar Shrine is activated, Miserly Spirits appear, offering you immediate advantages from the shrine’s unique gameplay enhancements.

Climbing the ten Ancestral Favor Reputation Levels unveils a treasure trove of rewards, from a Resplendent Spark to an array of six extraordinary Lunar-themed cosmetic rewards, including the fresh Trag’Oul’s Consort mount*. After reaching these reputation milestones, additional rewards flow in via the Unceasing Gifts from the Ancestors.

For those with an eye for style, Tejal’s shop will be stocked with Lunar Awakening-themed garments, ready to outfit your character. Dress your sorcerer in exquisite Armor Cosmetics like the Scholar of the Lonely Moon, and don’t forget to upgrade your mount with the Dragon of the Lonely Moon armor.

So, get ready to join Ying-Yue and bask in the glory of the Lunar Awakening. Mark your calendars and get ready for the shine and splendor of February 4!