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'''Save Winterfest!''' is an [[:Category:Events|event]]-exclusive [[Mission|Prestige Mission]].
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|name          = {{PAGENAME}}
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|event name    = Winterfest
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|type          = prestige
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|host rank    = 4-1
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|combat floors = 1
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|stratum      =
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*Monsters: {{Monster_Icons|Fiend}} {{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}}
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*Status: {{status|freeze}}
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|NPCs          =
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*[[Impostoclaus]]
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|soundtrack    =
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*City Rubble Rumble
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}}
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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[[File:Mission-Save Winterfest.png|thumb|120px|Save Winterfest on the Mission Interface.]]
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{{MissionOverview
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'''Eligibility:'''
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|description = It is during each and every Winterfest, that a faction of green-furred gremlins make quite a mess, in the town of Emberlight. These 'grinchlins' as they are called, stop at nothing until they've hauled, each and every present from the town of Emberlight. <br><br> And so Impostoclaus has asked the Spiral Knights, to take up their arms and fight, the monsters that threaten the town of Emberlight. So grab a present and answer his call! Ensure that a merry Winterfest is had by all, in the town of Emberlight.
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|objective = Help Impostoclaus deliver presents to the orphans of Emberlight.
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'''Description:'''
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==Gate Map==
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{{:{{PAGENAME}}/Gate Map}}
  
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''It is during each and every Winterfest, that a faction of green-furred gremlins make quite a mess, in the town of Emberlight. These 'grinchlins' as they are called, stop at nothing until they've hauled, each and every present from the town of Emberlight.  
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==Notes==
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[[File:SpiralKnights News 68-big.png|right|thumb|275x275px|Related [[news]] art.]]
  
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''And so Impostoclaus has asked the Spiral Knights, to take up their arms and fight, the monsters that threaten the town of Emberlight. So grab a present and answer his call! Ensure that a merry Winterfest is had by all, in the town of Emberlight.
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The player must be at least [[Player Rank|ranked Squire (3-1)]] to host this mission.
  
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'''Objective:'''
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It consists of unique timed levels with no exit elevator where a party of 1-4 players must help carry presents for Gremlin orphans in the back allies of [[Emberlight]].
  
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Help Impostoclaus deliver presents to the orphans of Emberlight.
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The player will find themselves in one of two different levels, depending on the day. The first day of Winterfest lands the player in ''Alleys of Emberlight'', with the next day being ''Silent Emberlight.'' This cycle repeats consistently until the event ends.  
  
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==Runthrough==
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Presents are carried from one end of the map to the other in order to receive [[Winter Wish]] tokens, which can be traded to [[Randolph]] for various items. The type of Winter Wish received is random. The quantity depends on the type of present carried, the [[difficulty]] of the mission, and the [[depth]]. Tokens will appear around a present pile at the end of the map when a present is delivered. Tokens must be picked up by each individual player in order to be acquired.
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[[File:Gate-Alleys of Emberlight.png|64px|right]]
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*Red presents grant more tokens but significantly hinder movement speed.
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'''Monsters:'''
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*Green presents grant fewer tokens but do not affect movement speed.
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* {{Monster_Icons|Beast}} [[Chromalisk#Kleptolisk|Kleptolisk]]
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*See: [[{{PAGENAME}}/Data]]
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* {{Monster_Icons|Fiend}} [[Greaver#Humbug|Humbug]]
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* {{Monster_Icons|Fiend}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Devilite#Layoafer|Layoafer]]
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* {{Monster_Icons|Construct}} {{Status|freeze}} [[Gun Puppy#Slush Puppy|Slush Puppy]]
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* {{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Thwacker#Grinchlin_Thwacker|Grinchlin Thwacker]]
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* {{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} {{Status|fire}} [[Scorcher#Grinchlin_Scorcher|Grinchlin Scorcher]]
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* {{Monster_Icons|Gremlin}} [[Ghostmane_Stalker#Grinchlin_Stalker|Grinchlin Stalker]] (only Tier 3)
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Floors alternate between "Silent Emberlight" and "Alleys of Emberlight" every other day. This is not a gate rotation, rather, two distinct maps which share the same mission name. This is evidenced by the Gate Map, which only shows one floor option per day (it would show all floor options if it were a classic clockworks rotation). These two floors feature different routes and floor hazards. The goals and monsters encountered in the two are very much the same.
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When the player delivers a present, Gremlin orphans will gather around them and seem to laugh with joy. They will also open tiny presents. They otherwise wander around in a safe area, watched over by larger gremlins and a few knights.
  
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==Notes==
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Along the way many respawning monsters harass the player and various hazards hinder progress. When the player returns to carry more presents, several Grinchlins might appear to attack [[Impostoclaus]]. If Impostoclaus's health falls too low, the mission will be aborted. A [[:File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-SaveWinterfest Gameplay 4.png|Platter of Cookies and Milk]] appears near the first present pile if Grinchlin assasins are defeated. It can be thrown at Impostoclaus to heal him.
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This mission is only available during [[Winterfest]].  
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Unlike most missions, this contains a timed level with no exit elevator where a party of 1-4 knights must help carry presents for the children in the back alley of Emberlight.  
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[[Kleptolisk]]s can steal presents off the player's back with their tongues and digest them quickly. If defeated within a few moments, the greedy beast will drop the present it stole. The player will have to get another present from the starting pile if the Kleptolisk isn't defeated quickly enough. Kleptolisks will completely ignore presents on the ground, preferring to attack players instead, even if the player isn't carrying any presents or pickups. Presents on the ground vanish within a minute, so pick it up again and continue post haste.
  
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Knights must carry the presents from one end of the map (from infinite piles) to the other (where the orphans are) in order to receive [[Token#Winter Wish|Winter Wish]] tokens, which can be traded for various items.  
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Grinchlin Stalkers have a rare chance of dropping a [[Humbug Hat]] costume in Tier 3 versions of this mission.
  
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Along the way lots of monsters such as Layoafers and Humbugs harass the player. A mysterious group of Gremlins called 'Grinchlins' have planned to rob the orphans of Emberlight of their presents and destroy Impostoclaus. These Grinchlins constantly try to attack Impostoclaus.  
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===History===
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*{{release|2012-12-12}}: Mission introduced during the second [[Winterfest]].
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*2012: ''Alleys of Emberlight'' has switches and the squad can locate Gold Keys to access a present pile about midway through the map. The Platter appears near the end pile, and must be carefully carried all the way back to heal Impostoclaus.
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*2013: ''Silent Emberlight'' added to the level possibilities, and many changes were made to the layout of ''Alleys of Emberlight.'' 
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*2014: Instead of one kind of Winter Wish, there are Green, Red, and White varieties that appear around the end pile.
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*2015: Blue Winter Wish added to token variety.
  
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Grinchlin Stalkers (only Tier 3) have a rare chance of dropping a [[Humbug Hat]] costume.
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== Recommendations ==
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[[File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-SaveWinterfest Gameplay 1.png|right|thumb|275x275px|Presents are carried on the back of the player.]]
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=== Strategy ===
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{{Note-Strategy}}
  
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There are two map variations of this level. The first map, Alleys of Emberlight, is full of ice traps, more monsters and fewer Grinchlins. The other map, Silent Emberlight, has fire traps, more Grinchlins, and a Slush Puppy respawn.
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This mission is replayable. The timer should be considered a challenge, nothing more. Don't deplete your [[Spark of Life]] supply here...and importantly, do not stress out about the countdown, as there are no penalties associated with it. Deliver presents, have fun, and enjoy the holidays!
  
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The gremlin children will gather around a knight who has delivered presents and behave happily for a short while, open presents, and otherwise wander around.
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It is better to pick tokens up sooner instead of letting them accumulate, as the game has a limit to how many can be on the ground at the same time.
  
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'''Known Bugs'''
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''Alleys of Emberlight'' is generally considered to be the easier level. There are many other Winterfest activities in which to participate, so just wait until the next day if the desired level isn't available.
  
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If Impostoclaus dies as the knights finish their mission (the screen where it shows Impostoclaus celebrating), the knights will be stuck on a report screen, and have to log out in order to fix it.
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It is recommended to do this mission with 4 players in the squad, due to the nature of the mission's mechanics: with more players, this means more presents are delivered in less time, which means prizes can be obtained sooner. Get a squad together to spam runs with a single agreed upon strategy so nobody is hindering the squad's goals.
  
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===Statistics===
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=== Loadout ===
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{{update|Statistics are missing for several conditions}}
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{{Note-Loadout}}
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For the map, "Silent Emberlight": Tier 1 (Depth ??) the mission lasts ?? minutes and small/large presents reward Y tokens when delivered on X difficulty:
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For the map, "Silent Emberlight": Tier 2 (Depth 09) the mission lasts 4 minutes 30 seconds and small/large presents reward Y tokens (randomly green, red, or white) when delivered on X difficulty:
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*Depth 9
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*Elite Difficulty
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For the map, "Silent Emberlight": Tier 3 (Depth 24) the mission lasts 5 minutes and small/large presents reward Y tokens (randomly green, red, or white) when delivered on X difficulty:
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The following loadout allows maximum speed and immunity to being frozen by Freeze Grates. It considers carrying Red presents in shallower depths, sacrificing 4 tokens per present in exchange for freeze grate immunity and, if all goes well, faster overall token accumulation because the player does not have to wait for freeze grates. The grates will still damage you, but they will never inflict freeze with these mission conditions and this loadout.
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It is also generally less "annoying" to play with this loadout.
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'''Overview''':
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Freeze Grates on Elite difficulty in deeper depths will freeze the player, even with this loadout.
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Personal preferences and strategies can vary from player to player and from team to team. It is ideal to get a squad together to spam runs with a single consistent strategy, so you're not hindering present delivery. Communication is a huge part of this mission's success. It is recommended to do this mission with 4 players in the squad, due to the nature of the mission's mechanics.
 
  
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Run through the mission with appropriate gear, preferably items you are already familiar with, on "normal difficulty" to get a feel for the lay of the land.
 
  
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'''Goal''':
 
  
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Deliver as many presents as possible, therefore acquiring as many Winter Wish tokens as possible, per run.
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Speedy Token Farm/Battle Sprite, Perks, and Trinkets
  
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'''Difficulty Level''':
 
  
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Higher difficulty levels give more tokens per present. Since avoiding enemies is key for this mission, it is recommended to repeat this mission on elite.
 
  
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'''Notable or Unsusual Hazards''':
 
  
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Beware the [[Kleptolisk]]s! These thieves can steal presents (that the player carries on their back) with their tongues and digest them quickly. If defeated within a few moments, the greedy lizard will drop the present it stole. You'll have to go and grab another present from the pile if you can't manage this quickly. Interestingly, kleptolisks will completely ignore presents on the ground, preferring to attack players instead, even if the player isn't carrying any presents or pickups. Presents on the ground vanish within a minute, so pick it up again and continue post haste.  
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====Battle Sprite, Perks, and Trinkets====
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx-T3-icon.png|36px|link=Seraphynx]] [[Seraphynx]]:
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:Using this sprite's #3 ability, [[Angelic Aura]] or any ultimate variant, is a great way to just ignore hazards. The [[Maskeraith]]'s [[Shadow Cloak (Battle Sprite Ability)|Shadow Cloak]] falls short here, because the cloak breaks too easily to be of much use, especially when you want to be dashing as much as possible.
  
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Regenerating snowblocks will break into puddles of slush that will slow players and enemies down while in contact. Some of these are impossible to avoid. Encountering monsters and traversing these at the same time is a particularly unfortunate situation.
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*[[File:Swift Steps.png|36px|link=Swift Steps]] [[Perk|Swift Steps]] perk:
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:This lets your knight move a lot faster, which helps deliver presents more quickly.
  
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'''Important Tips and Tricks''':
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*{{equip|Sizzling Hearthstone Pendant}}
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:This trinket gives a little more [[Freeze]] resistance. Just enough to completely ignore Freeze Grates up to Elite difficulty in depth 9, as long as other equipment is worn with it.
  
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Which to carry...red or green presents? Green presents reward fewer tokens when delivered, red presents reward more. Red presents will significantly reduce movement speed while being carried, green ones will not. Figure out a nice balance and/or do what seems the most fun and best for your game time and squad loadouts.
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*{{equip|Radiant Crystal Pin}}
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:Optional. This trinket's elemental resistance helps reduce some damage from various hazards. Can have a heart pendant etc. instead.
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Grinchlins can attack Impostoclaus. This sometimes occurs when the player returns to pick up more presents. If Impostoclaus loses all his health due to Grinchlin attacks, the mission will stop. After defeating the Grinchlins who attack Impostoclause, a platter of cookies and milk appears on the ground. Throw this at Impostoclaus to restore some of his lost HP.
 
  
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There is a [[Mecha Turret]] localized near the present pile on the other side of the map. It is useful to distract other monsters, though it doesn't deal much damage.
 
  
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Do not waste time defeating monsters. Enemies don't really drop anything useful (unless you're searching for a [[Humbug Hat]], but farming for this costume is a different strategy). Carry as many presents as you can, since Winter Wish tokens are granted per delivered present, and nothing besides this delivery matters for this mission.
 
  
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There are only a limited amount of wishes that can be piled at the end point. If a player turns in a present while there are too many wishes on the ground, the extras will not appear for players who have not picked up the current ones. Thus to maximize token gain, the party should travel together. One person drops their gift, everyone picks up the tokens, then another person drops theirs, etc. Interestingly, The "Silent Emberlight" floor can have more wishes on the ground than "Alleys of Emberlight."
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[[Dash]] as much as possible, as this speeds things up. But you might want to keep the dash handy for avoiding clusters of monsters, too. So: dash a lot at first, then as more monsters spawn, use the dash to avoid them.
 
  
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'''Loadouts''':
 
  
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Movement Speed boosters such as the Swift Steps battle sprite [[Perk]], [[Mercurial Demo Helm|Mercurial Demo]], or [[Mercurial Helm|Mercurial (slime)]] gear can aid in speedier present delivery. Balance defenses and offenses with these boosts to get through the obstacles as efficiently as you can.
 
  
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Freeze Trap obstacles can be rendered completely harmless in Tier 1 if the player has high enough [[Freeze]] resistance. This can aid in speedier present delivery.
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*{{equip|Heater Shield}}
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:This sturdy shield is easy to obtain. It will take hits from most things in the level, especially the Grinchlins. It will tend to survive freeze traps more, and it is a cost effective option if the player also wants to take on the {{mission|Grinchlin Assault!}}
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*{{equip|Dread Skelly Shield}}
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:This sturdy shield is easy to obtain. It will take hits from most things in the level, especially the fiends.
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*{{equip|Black Kat Cowl}}
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:While perhaps rather difficult to obtain, this item's innate Movement Speed Increase and Freeze resistance make it an excellent helmet for speedy present delivery.
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*{{equip|Black Kat Raiment}}
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:While perhaps rather difficult to obtain, this item's innate Movement Speed Increase and Freeze resistance make it an excellent armor for speedy present delivery.  
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Usage of the [[Seraphynx]] battle sprite's 3rd ability can allow players to easily cross over or through most traps. This is especially ideal if the team works well together, since the ability's wide protection radius allows multiple knights to take shelter within a single sprite's usage, allowing a sort of "spam" if multiple players use the Seraphynx since there are several traps and the cooldown for the ability is quite lengthy.
 
  
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The [[Maskeraith]]'s second ability cloaks the user. Avoiding aggro can also speed things up. The speed boost from the [[Deadly Shadow Cloak]] ultimate of this second ability is a nice bonus.
 
  
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'''Final Notes''':
 
  
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This mission is repeatable and free to play - so the timer should be considered a challenge, nothing more. Don't deplete your [[Spark of Life]] supply here...and importantly, do not stress out about the countdown, as there are no penalties associated with it. Deliver presents, have fun, and enjoy the holidays!
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Speedy Token Farm/General Weapon Options
  
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==Gallery==
 
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<gallery perrow=1>
 
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File:Map-Lobby-Standard.png|Map of the lobby of "Save Winterfest!"
 
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File:Map-Alleys of Emberlight.png|Map of one of the possible mission floors, "Alleys of Emberlight."
 
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File:Map-Silent Emberlight.png|Map of one of the possible mission floors, "Silent Emberlight."
 
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-SaveWinterfest Gameplay 1.png|Presents are carried on the backs of knights.
 
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-SaveWinterfest Gameplay 2.png|Various floor hazards hinder mission success.
 
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-SaveWinterfest Gameplay 3.png|These monsters really want to ruin Winterfest!
 
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-SaveWinterfest Gameplay 4.png|Throwing cookies at Impostoclause restores some of his HP.
 
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File:Mission-Event-Winterfest-SaveWinterfest Gameplay 5.png|A successful mission. This scene can be witnessed at the end of the timer countdown. Look at those happy Emberlight children!
 
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==See Also==
 
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*[[Grinchlin Assault!]]
 
  
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====General Weapon Options====
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*{{equip|Final Flourish}}
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:This sword is easy to obtain. Its fast attack speed makes it a great tool for quickly dispatching the fiends in this level. It will take care of Grinchlins as well.
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*{{equip|Sentenza}}
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*{{equip|Gilded Griffin}}
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:While fairly difficult to obtain, the fast attack speed of these handguns make them ideal for clearing pathways. Sentenza is better at damaging Grinchlins, while Griffin is better at dealing with Fiends. Any fast handgun will do really, as a handgun's function in this level should be to clear obstacles and make {{Monster|Layoafer}}s move out of your way from a distance. {{Monster|Humbug}}s will also be deterred if they are damaged at all, so speed over power is key for this strategy.
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{{showhide|Goal: Humbug Hat|content=
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====Mission Conditions====
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*Depth 24 (deepest possible for this mission)
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*Elite Difficulty (best drop conditions)
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====Battle Sprite, Perks, and Trinkets====
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*[[File:Battle Sprite-Seraphynx-T3-icon.png|36px|link=Seraphynx]] [[Seraphynx]]:
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:Using this sprite's #3 ability, [[Angelic Aura]] or any ultimate variant, is a great way to just ignore hazards. The [[Valkyrian Aura]] variant aids with charging weapons, and so will help with charging bombs.
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*[[File:Swift Steps.png|36px|link=Swift Steps]] [[Perk|Swift Steps]] perk:
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:This lets your knight move a lot faster, which helps get around for various reasons.
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*{{equip|Elite Bomb Focus Module}}
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:The below helmet and armor cover damage. If you don't want to mess around with variants, wear these trinkets to reduce bomb charge time.
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*{{equip|Heater Shield}}
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:This sturdy shield is easy to obtain. It will take hits from most things in the level, especially the Grinchlins. It will tend to survive freeze traps more, and it is a cost effective option if the player also wants to take on the {{mission|Grinchlin Assault!}}
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*{{equip|Dread Skelly Shield}}
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:This sturdy shield is easy to obtain. It will take hits from most things in the level, especially the fiends.
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*{{equip|Bombastic Demo Helm}}
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:This item's innate elemental defense and freeze resistance are great for this mission.
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*{{equip|Bombastic Demo Suit}}
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:This item's innate elemental defense and freeze resistance are great for this mission.
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*{{equip|Dark Briar Barrage}}
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*{{equip|Final Flourish}}
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==See Also==
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{{mission see also|loadout=yes}}

Latest revision as of 04:06, 29 April 2020

Save Winterfest!
Mission-Save Winterfest!.png
Mission List: Prestige (Event)
Important Stratum Themes:
  • Monsters: Gate Icon-Fiend.png Gate Icon-Gremlin.png
  • Status: Icon status freeze.png
Rewards:

None, though delivering presents will earn Winter Wishes.

Soundtrack:
  • City Rubble Rumble

Save Winterfest! is an event-exclusive prestige mission available during Winterfest.

Overview

Description:

It is during each and every Winterfest, that a faction of green-furred gremlins make quite a mess, in the town of Emberlight. These 'grinchlins' as they are called, stop at nothing until they've hauled, each and every present from the town of Emberlight.

And so Impostoclaus has asked the Spiral Knights, to take up their arms and fight, the monsters that threaten the town of Emberlight. So grab a present and answer his call! Ensure that a merry Winterfest is had by all, in the town of Emberlight.


Objective:

Help Impostoclaus deliver presents to the orphans of Emberlight.

Gate Map

First Floor:
Gate-Generic Lobby.png
Name: Mission Lobby
Depth: 0
Level Link: This mission's lobby is standard.

Second Floor:
Gate-Alleys of Emberlight.png
Name: Depends on day
Depth: Depends on rank
Level Link: This floor is either Alleys of Emberlight or Silent Emberlight.

Notes

Related news art.

The player must be at least ranked Squire (3-1) to host this mission.

It consists of unique timed levels with no exit elevator where a party of 1-4 players must help carry presents for Gremlin orphans in the back allies of Emberlight.

The player will find themselves in one of two different levels, depending on the day. The first day of Winterfest lands the player in Alleys of Emberlight, with the next day being Silent Emberlight. This cycle repeats consistently until the event ends.

Presents are carried from one end of the map to the other in order to receive Winter Wish tokens, which can be traded to Randolph for various items. The type of Winter Wish received is random. The quantity depends on the type of present carried, the difficulty of the mission, and the depth. Tokens will appear around a present pile at the end of the map when a present is delivered. Tokens must be picked up by each individual player in order to be acquired.

  • Red presents grant more tokens but significantly hinder movement speed.
  • Green presents grant fewer tokens but do not affect movement speed.
  • See: Save Winterfest!/Data

When the player delivers a present, Gremlin orphans will gather around them and seem to laugh with joy. They will also open tiny presents. They otherwise wander around in a safe area, watched over by larger gremlins and a few knights.

Along the way many respawning monsters harass the player and various hazards hinder progress. When the player returns to carry more presents, several Grinchlins might appear to attack Impostoclaus. If Impostoclaus's health falls too low, the mission will be aborted. A Platter of Cookies and Milk appears near the first present pile if Grinchlin assasins are defeated. It can be thrown at Impostoclaus to heal him.

Kleptolisks can steal presents off the player's back with their tongues and digest them quickly. If defeated within a few moments, the greedy beast will drop the present it stole. The player will have to get another present from the starting pile if the Kleptolisk isn't defeated quickly enough. Kleptolisks will completely ignore presents on the ground, preferring to attack players instead, even if the player isn't carrying any presents or pickups. Presents on the ground vanish within a minute, so pick it up again and continue post haste.

Grinchlin Stalkers have a rare chance of dropping a Humbug Hat costume in Tier 3 versions of this mission.

History

  • release 2012-12-12: Mission introduced during the second Winterfest.
  • 2012: Alleys of Emberlight has switches and the squad can locate Gold Keys to access a present pile about midway through the map. The Platter appears near the end pile, and must be carefully carried all the way back to heal Impostoclaus.
  • 2013: Silent Emberlight added to the level possibilities, and many changes were made to the layout of Alleys of Emberlight.
  • 2014: Instead of one kind of Winter Wish, there are Green, Red, and White varieties that appear around the end pile.
  • 2015: Blue Winter Wish added to token variety.

Recommendations

Presents are carried on the back of the player.

Strategy

This mission is replayable. The timer should be considered a challenge, nothing more. Don't deplete your Spark of Life supply here...and importantly, do not stress out about the countdown, as there are no penalties associated with it. Deliver presents, have fun, and enjoy the holidays!

It is better to pick tokens up sooner instead of letting them accumulate, as the game has a limit to how many can be on the ground at the same time.

Alleys of Emberlight is generally considered to be the easier level. There are many other Winterfest activities in which to participate, so just wait until the next day if the desired level isn't available.

It is recommended to do this mission with 4 players in the squad, due to the nature of the mission's mechanics: with more players, this means more presents are delivered in less time, which means prizes can be obtained sooner. Get a squad together to spam runs with a single agreed upon strategy so nobody is hindering the squad's goals.

Loadout

See Also

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