Diablo 4's Lunar Awakening Event: Everything You Need to Know
Get ready to take part in the latest limited-time event in Diablo 4, the Lunar Awakening. As you delve into the world of Sanctuary, you'll discover transformed shrines, new powers, and exciting rewards to earn.
What is the Lunar Awakening Event in Diablo 4?
The Lunar Awakening event brings a new twist to the world of Diablo 4. The shrines of Sanctuary have been enchanted with new abilities and powers that players can harness. Along with these new powers, you'll also have the opportunity to earn a new reputation, gain more experience, and unlock exclusive cosmetics.
When Does the Lunar Awakening Begin in Diablo 4?
The Lunar Awakening event starts on February 6 at 10 AM PST and runs until February 20 at 10 AM PST. To unlock the event, head to Ked Bardu and speak with Ying-Yue, the NPC in charge, to discover the Lunar Night Market, the central hub of the event.
Unlocking the Event and Ancestors' Favor Reputation
By talking to Ying-Yue, you'll begin earning Ancestors' Favor reputation, which can be redeemed at the Lunar Night Market for exciting rewards.
Lunar Awakening Tasks and Currencies
Throughout the event, you'll find many shrines in Sanctuary transformed and empowered with new visual effects resembling dragons. These Lunar Shrines offer new effects and powerful buffs that grant:
- 50% bonus EXP (multiplicative)
- 30% movement speed buff while active
Lunar Shrines and Their Effects
The effects of each Lunar Shrine are as follows:
- Artillery Shrine – Casts have a chance to summon a holy bomb.
- Blast Wave Shrine – Each explosion summons a cluster bombardment.
- Channeling Shrine – Increased attack speed and chance to reset cooldowns.
- Conduit Shrine – Summon frequent, powerful, shocking strikes.
- Greed Shrine – Chance to summon a Treasure Goblin. While the Shrine is active, 25 kills summons a Treasure Goblin, and 50 kills summons a second.
- Lethal Shrine – Chance to instantly execute a struck monster, causing Fear on surrounding monsters. Note: this includes Elites, but excludes Bosses and other Players.
- Protection Shrine – You reflect all incoming damage. Damage reflected scales with Level and World Tier.
Lunar Awakening Rewards in Diablo 4
As you earn Ancestors' Favor reputation, you'll unlock new rewards for your account, including:
- Six different themed cosmetics, such as a back piece, new markings for the Barbarian, and several weapon skins
- New bundles to purchase themed around the event, including a mount armor and armor sets for each class
Get ready to immerse yourself in the Lunar Awakening event and discover the thrill of harnessing new powers and unlocking exclusive rewards in Diablo 4!