In 2023, there will once again be a Halloween event in GW2. In this guide, we will tell you what activities are available, how you can complete the achievements, and what rewards await you for Halloween.
When does Halloween 2023 start and end? The event started on Tuesday, October 17, at 18:00. Halloween will end again on November 7.
What’s new in 2023? This year, the Clocktower of the Mad King received an update and a version without time pressure. This is aimed at players who are not as experienced, although some achievements cannot be completed there.
In addition, there are special tasks in the new Vault of the Wizard as well as new improvised paper bag helmet and other skins, which you can find in this image. Also included is a new mini pet. We will update the guide on Wednesday, October 18.
Updates from last year
What’s new in 2022? In 2022, GW2 only introduced new cosmetic rewards:
- For the meta achievement “Halloween Rituals,” there is a new reward, the “Clawed Shadow” gloves.
- There is now the Chained weapon set as a new reward for the meta achievement “Halloween Rituals (annual).”
- There are three new weapons from Halloween Treat bags, which can also be purchased from the vendor “Funkenstein” in Lionsgate.
- There are two new miniatures at the Candy Corn vendors.
- There are four new guild decorations.
All activities during the Halloween event 2023
What activities are there for Halloween? The great feature of Halloween is the Labyrinth of the Mad King. You can enter the event area through a portal in Lionsgate, where various events and achievements await you.
The focus is on door events and the four bosses in the area, which can be farmed nearly constantly in large groups. This is because you can earn good gold through these events and the candy bags contained there, especially as a thief with a short bow. We will explain how exactly it works here:
Other activities for Halloween include:
- The Clocktower of the Mad King – a special and nerve-wracking jumping puzzle.
- The Ascent into Madness – a mini-dungeon for 5 players, where you fight against the Mad King.
- The Mad Inquisition – a PvP mini-game where part of the players tries to drag the others into the realm of the Mad King.
- The Grudge of the Soul Reaper – a PvP mini-game in the style of a MOBA.
- The Mad King says – a mini-game in Lionsgate in the style of Simon Says, which always takes place at the full, even hour.
- Various mount races.
- Door events and pumpkins in the open world.
A glimpse into the event is provided by this nice trailer from ArenaNet:
Why should you play Halloween? In addition to the diverse content, the Halloween event offers special achievements and rewards that are only accessible during the event.
If you like to earn gold, chase achievement points, or want special skins, you should definitely participate in Halloween.
On the following pages, we will explain the exact achievements and rewards of the event.
