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[[File:Winterfest.png|frame|Come celebrate the Holidays with Winterfest!]]
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[[File:Winterfest.png|thumb|380px|Come celebrate the Holidays with Winterfest!]]
  
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A celebration for knights during the cold month of December. Characterized by everything wearing Santy hats and snow falling in Haven.
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'''Winterfest''' is an annual [[:Category:Events|event]].
  
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==Overview==
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{{Quote|Winter has come to Cradle and all of Haven is covered in a soft blanket of snow. Snipes and monsters alike are in the holiday spirit and the Haven Arcade is being visited by Impostoclaus!|[http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/36027 Forum Post]}}
  
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== See Also ==
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==Gameplay==
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* [[Impostoclaus]]
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Many monsters wear festive hats which have no effects on combat abilities.
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===Arcade===
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{{main|Mysterious Room}}
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Chilly, slushy, and rather dangerous Mysterious Rooms show up in arcade [[Clockwork Tunnels]]. The player must make a choice between left or right paths, fighting their way through traps and hoards of [[freeze]]-themed monsters to the back of the room, which is filled with 36 [[Treasure Box|Grinchlin Treasure Boxes]]. These contain {{token|Frozen Winterfest Wishlist|16px}} tokens, unlike the boxes in {{mission|Grinchlin Assault!}}. Deeper depths yield more tokens.
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===Prestige===
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[[Image:Mission-Save Winterfest!.png|left|75px|link=Save Winterfest!]]
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{{main|Save Winterfest!}}
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"Save Winterfest" is a prestige mission where players must help [[Impostoclaus]] by carrying presents to gremlin children in the back alley of Emberlight. [[Token#Winter Wish|Winter Wish]] tokens are gathered in this mission.
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{{clear}}
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[[Image:Mission-Grinchlin Assault!.png|left|75px|link=Grinchlin Assault!]]
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{{main|Grinchlin Assault!}}
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"Grinchlin Assault" is a prestige mission where players attack Grinchlin footholds on Mount Krampus. Materials for crafting Winterfest-related gear at the [[Mysterious Alchemy Machine]] drop from [[Treasure Box]]es in this mission.
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{{clear}}
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==Rewards and Prizes==
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There are many different kinds of items available during this event. Winter-festive [[costumes]], [[Winter Confetti|usables]], [[Winterfest Furniture|furniture]], [[Mysterious Alchemy Machine|gear]], and general cheer are in abundance. How can players obtain these seasonal items?
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Using materials gathered from the "Grinchlin Assault" mission, players can craft various Winterfest-related gear at the [[Mysterious Alchemy Machine]].
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:Special prizes drop in this mission too, namely the [[Humbug Hat]] costume and key components for the [[Grand Solstice Ring]] trinket.
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Players can earn [[Winter Wish]] tokens from the "Save Winterfest" mission and exchange them for various prizes with [[Randolph]].
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Players can also purchase {{PrizeBox|Decoration Kit}}es from the [[Supply Depot]].
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'''Token Exchange'''
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{{main|Randolph}}
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A devilite named Randolph sells Santy Hat costumes (all of which expire), Prize Boxes, [[Striped Scarf|Striped Scarves]], and other festive items in exchange for [[Token#Winter Wishes|Winter Wish]] tokens or [[Krogmo Coin]]s.
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==Notes==
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[[Haven]] will be winter-themed during this event. The music in Haven is also changed to more festive tunes.
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Most NPCs will wear festive hats for the duration of the event.
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==Gallery==
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<gallery widths=150px heights=150px perrow=5>
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File:Haven-Event-Winterfest TownSquare.png|[[Haven]] gets chilly during this event. [[Randolph]] helps [[Impostoclaus]] with festivities.
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File:Winterfest-Hats-Monsters.png|Several monsters and [[:File:Winterfest-Hats-NPC.png|NPCs]] wear green or red hats. Some [[:File:Winterfest-Hats-TrainingHall.png|objects]] and [[:File:Winterfest-HatsRed-Accessory.png|accessories]] do too.
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File:Winterfest-Gameplay 2.png|Little gremlins get to open presents if players help [[Save Winterfest]].
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File:Collection-Winterfest Furniture-2.png|Guilds can "deck the [[Guild Hall|halls]]" with [[Winterfest Furniture]].
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File:Confetti-Flawed Snowball-Overworld.png|[[Flawed Snowball|Snowball]] fights can occur - even after the event ends!
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</gallery>
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==Calendar==
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{{PAGENAME}} has happened several times. Below is a calendar for each occurrence of this event. Items made at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine can be crafted at any time, so long as the player has the required components in their inventory.
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{{CalendarTable/Start}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 1
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|news #  = 34
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|start    = 12 December 2011
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|end      = 9 January 2012
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|duration = 29 days
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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'''Gameplay''':
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----
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*[[Impostoclaus]] NPC
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'''Aesthetics''':
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*{{equip|Santy Pith Hat}} expiring costume
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*{{equip|Snowy Santy Pith Hat}} expiring costume
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*{{equip|Santy Sallet}} expiring costume
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*{{equip|Snowy Santy Sallet}} expiring costume
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*{{equip|Tailed Santy Hat}} expiring costume
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*{{equip|Snowy Tailed Santy Hat}} expiring costume
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}}
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Related Posts: {{release|2011-12-12}}
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 2
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|news #  = 68
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|start    = 12 December 2012/2
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|end      = 3 January 2013
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|duration = 23 days
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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'''Gameplay''':
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*The {{mission|Save Winterfest!}}
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*[[Winter Wish]] token (originally, this token only came in one color)
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*[[Randolph]] NPC
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'''Prize Box''':
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*{{PrizeBox|Frosty}}
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*{{PrizeBox|Winterfest}} (this has since been phased out by other prize boxes).
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:See [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/70024 Forum Post] for both boxes.
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'''Aesthetics''':
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*{{equip|Impostoclaus Hat}} and {{equip|Winterfest Coat}} costume set
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*Candy, Festively, and Holly [[Striped Scarf]] accessories
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*[[:Category:Frosty-Themed|Frosty]] costume and accessory [[recolor]]s
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*Several [[Winterfest Furniture]] items
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*[[File:Usable-Flawed Snowball icon.png|25px|link=Flawed Snowball]] [[Flawed Snowball]] confetti
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*{{equip|Humbug Hat}} costume ([http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/70786 19 December])
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}}
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Related Posts: {{release|2012-12-12|1}}, {{release|2012-12-19}}
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 3
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|news #  = 97
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|start    = 11 December 2013
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|end      = 2 January 2014
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|duration = 23 days
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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'''Gameplay''':
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*The {{mission|Grinchlin Assault!}}
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'''Equipment''':
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*{{equip|Humbug Hazer}} bomb reskin
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*{{equip|Jack Froster}} bomb reskin
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*{{equip|Scalding Hot Cocoa}} bomb reskin
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*{{equip|Nog Blaster}} handgun reskin
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*{{equip|Deadly Candy Poker}} sword reskin
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:As well as the various materials needed to craft them.
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'''Prize Box''':
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*{{PrizeBox|Polar}} (contains [[Polar Wolf Hood|Polar Wolf]] costumes)
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*{{PrizeBox|Decoration Kit}} (contains last year's Winterfest Prize Box furniture, as well as a new furniture: [[Winterfest Table]])
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'''Aesthetics''':
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*[[File:Usable-Grinchlin Snowball icon.png|25px|link=Grinchlin Snowball]] [[Grinchlin Snowball]] confetti
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*[[File:Usable-Bucket of Flawed Snowballs icon.png|36px|link=Bucket of Flawed Snowballs]] [[Bucket of Flawed Snowballs]] confetti
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}}
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Related Posts: {{release|2013-12-11}}, [[Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2013]], [http://steamcommunity.com/games/spiralknights/announcements/detail/1407671378770898907 Steam Snowglobe] ([[:Category:Iron-Themed|Iron]] costumes and accessories)
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 4
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|news #  = 135
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|start    = 17 December 2014
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|end      = 2 January 2015
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|duration = 17 days
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|forum announcement = [http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/106777 Forum]
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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'''Gameplay''':
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*[[Winter Wish]] tokens come in {{token|Green Winter Wish|16px}}, {{token|Red Winter Wish|16px}}, and {{token|White Winter Wish|16px}} varieties, instead of just "Winter Wish."
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'''Aesthetics''':
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*[[File:Usable-Snowflake Eyes icon.png|36px|link=Snowflake Eyes]] [[Snowflake Eyes]] usable
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*Green, Red, and White [[Winterfest Gift Box]] usables
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*{{PrizeBox|Polar}} (contains [[Polar Warden Hood|Polar Warden]] costumes instead of Polar Wolf.{{fn|1=http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/106807}})
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}}
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Related Posts: [[Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2014]]
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 5
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|news #  = 176
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|start    = 16 December 2015
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|end      = 11 January 2016 <br> ([http://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/112901#comment-1022319 Extended])
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|duration = 19 days + a week
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|notes    = {{showhide|width=100%|The following were introduced during this event:|content=
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'''Gameplay''':
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*{{token|Blue Winter Wish|16px}} token 
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*{{token|Frozen Winterfest Wishlist|16px}} token
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*[[Mysterious Room]]s for Winterfest now show up in [[Arcade|arcade gates]]
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*{{Monster|Icy Mortafire}}s have appeared in the Clockworks
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'''Equipment''':
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*{{equip|Peppermint Repeater}} handgun reskin
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'''Prize Box''':
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*{{PrizeBox|Frosty Present}}
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*{{PrizeBox|Winterfest Present}}
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'''Aesthetics''':
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*{{equip|Santy Round Hat}} expiring costume
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*{{equip|Snowy Santy Round Hat}} expiring costume
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*{{equip|Joyous Striped Scarf}} accessory
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*Onesie costumes to go with striped scarves:
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:{{equip|Candy Striped Onesie}}
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:{{equip|Festively Striped Onesie}}
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:{{equip|Holly Striped Onesie}}
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:{{equip|Joyous Striped Onesie}}
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*Pullover costumes:
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:{{equip|Flashy Winter Pullover}}
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:{{equip|Garish Winter Pullover}}
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:{{equip|Gaudy Winter Pullover}}
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:{{equip|Tacky Winter Pullover}}
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}}
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Related Posts: [[Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2015]]
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 6
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|news #  = 208
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|start    = 16 December 2016
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|end      = 3 January 2017
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|duration = 19 days
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|notes    = This event was the same as the last year.
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Related Posts: [[Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2016]]
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 7
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|news #  = 230
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|start    = 13 December 2017
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|end      = 3 January 2018
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|duration = 22 days
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|notes    = This event was same as the last year. Snow was present in Haven also past Winterfest and was removed on February 12{{fn|https://forums.spiralknights.com/en/node/119598}}.
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 8
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|news #  = 251
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|start    = 14 December 2018
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|end      = 2 January 2019
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|duration = 20 days
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|notes    = [[Randolph]] stayed in Haven 2 more days after the event ended. Santy Hat costumes expired after 9 January 2019, week after the event ended. All snow in Haven thawed on 7 February 2019.
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 9
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|news #  = 270
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|start    = 13 December 2019
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|end      = 2 January 2020
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|duration = 21 days
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|notes    = This event was same as previous years. Snow was present in Haven also past Winterfest and was removed on March 19.
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}}
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{{CalendarTable
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|#        = 10
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|news #  = 270
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|start    = 16 December 2020
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|end      = 4 January 2021
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|duration = 19 days
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|notes    = This event was same as previous years. Snow was present in Haven also past Winterfest and was removed on March 20.
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}}
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{{Table/End}}
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{{clear}}
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==See Also==
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{{event see also}}
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[[Category:Events]]
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[[Category:Winterfest|*]]

Latest revision as of 19:12, 22 November 2021

Come celebrate the Holidays with Winterfest!

Winterfest is an annual event.

Overview

Winter has come to Cradle and all of Haven is covered in a soft blanket of snow. Snipes and monsters alike are in the holiday spirit and the Haven Arcade is being visited by Impostoclaus! — Forum Post

Gameplay

Many monsters wear festive hats which have no effects on combat abilities.

Arcade

Main article: Mysterious Room

Chilly, slushy, and rather dangerous Mysterious Rooms show up in arcade Clockwork Tunnels. The player must make a choice between left or right paths, fighting their way through traps and hoards of freeze-themed monsters to the back of the room, which is filled with 36 Grinchlin Treasure Boxes. These contain Token-Frozen Winterfest Wishlist.png Frozen Winterfest Wishlist tokens, unlike the boxes in Interface-icon-PvE.png Event Dangerous Mission: Grinchlin Assault!. Deeper depths yield more tokens.

Prestige

Mission-Save Winterfest!.png
Main article: Save Winterfest!

"Save Winterfest" is a prestige mission where players must help Impostoclaus by carrying presents to gremlin children in the back alley of Emberlight. Winter Wish tokens are gathered in this mission.

Mission-Grinchlin Assault!.png
Main article: Grinchlin Assault!

"Grinchlin Assault" is a prestige mission where players attack Grinchlin footholds on Mount Krampus. Materials for crafting Winterfest-related gear at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine drop from Treasure Boxes in this mission.

Rewards and Prizes

There are many different kinds of items available during this event. Winter-festive costumes, usables, furniture, gear, and general cheer are in abundance. How can players obtain these seasonal items?

Using materials gathered from the "Grinchlin Assault" mission, players can craft various Winterfest-related gear at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine.

Special prizes drop in this mission too, namely the Humbug Hat costume and key components for the Grand Solstice Ring trinket.

Players can earn Winter Wish tokens from the "Save Winterfest" mission and exchange them for various prizes with Randolph.

Players can also purchase Usable-Decoration Kit Prize Box icon.png Decoration Kit Prize Boxes from the Supply Depot.

Token Exchange

Main article: Randolph

A devilite named Randolph sells Santy Hat costumes (all of which expire), Prize Boxes, Striped Scarves, and other festive items in exchange for Winter Wish tokens or Krogmo Coins.

Notes

Haven will be winter-themed during this event. The music in Haven is also changed to more festive tunes.

Most NPCs will wear festive hats for the duration of the event.

Gallery

Calendar

Winterfest has happened several times. Below is a calendar for each occurrence of this event. Items made at the Mysterious Alchemy Machine can be crafted at any time, so long as the player has the required components in their inventory.

News Image Dates and Forum Duration Notes
1 News art for this occurrence.
2011.37
12 December 2011
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9 January 2012 		29 days

Related Posts: release 2011-12-12

2 News art for this occurrence.
2012.290
12 December 2012
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3 January 2013 		23 days

Related Posts: release 2012-12-12, release 2012-12-19

3 News art for this occurrence.
2013.20
11 December 2013
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2 January 2014 		23 days

Related Posts: release 2013-12-11, Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2013, Steam Snowglobe (Iron costumes and accessories)

4 News art for this occurrence.
2014.360
17 December 2014
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2 January 2015 		17 days

Related Posts: Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2014

5 News art for this occurrence.
2015.370
16 December 2015
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11 January 2016
(Extended) 		19 days + a week

Related Posts: Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2015

6 News art for this occurrence.
2016.260
16 December 2016
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3 January 2017 		19 days This event was the same as the last year.

Related Posts: Solstice Prize Box Promotion December 2016

7 News art for this occurrence.
2017.240
13 December 2017
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3 January 2018 		22 days This event was same as the last year. Snow was present in Haven also past Winterfest and was removed on February 12[2].
8 News art for this occurrence.
2018.20
14 December 2018
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2 January 2019 		20 days Randolph stayed in Haven 2 more days after the event ended. Santy Hat costumes expired after 9 January 2019, week after the event ended. All snow in Haven thawed on 7 February 2019.
9 News art for this occurrence.
2019.23
13 December 2019
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2 January 2020 		21 days This event was same as previous years. Snow was present in Haven also past Winterfest and was removed on March 19.
10 News art for this occurrence. 16 December 2020
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4 January 2021 		19 days This event was same as previous years. Snow was present in Haven also past Winterfest and was removed on March 20.

See Also

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