Winterfest
From SpiralKnights
Winterfest is an annual event.
Contents
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
Chilly, slushy, and rather dangerous Mysterious Rooms show up in the arcade. The player must make a choice between left or right paths, fighting their way through many different kinds of freeze-themed hazards to the back of the room, which is filled with 36 Grinchlin Treasure Boxes. These contain 
Frozen Winterfest Wishlist tokens, unlike the boxes in 
Event Dangerous Mission: Grinchlin Assault!.
Prestige
"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.
"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 various Prize Boxes.
Token Exchange
A devilite named Randolph sells Santy Hat costumes (all of which expire) and other festive items in exchange for Winter Wish tokens or Krogmo Coins.
Prize Boxes
Frosty Prize Box - from Randolph for tokens.[1]
Polar Prize Box - with real-world currency.
Decoration Kit Prize Box - from the Supply Depot.
Solstice Prize Box - usually made available during Winterfest, as a "Solstice" occurs twice each year, associated with astronomy and seasons of warmth and cold. This box is obtained with real-world currency.
Winterfest Prize Box - This box seems to have been phased out, replaced by either Supply Depot stock and/or Decoration Kit Prize Box contents.
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
Haven gets chilly during this event.
Several monsters and NPCs wear green or red hats. Some objects and accessories do too.
Little gremlins get to open presents if players help Save Winterfest.
Guilds can "deck the halls" with Winterfest Furniture.
Snowball fights can occur - even after the event ends!
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 | 
|
12 December 2011 - 09 January 2012 |
29 days | The expiring "Santy Hat" costumes were introduced during this event. Related Patch Notes: 1 |
| 2 | 
|
12 December 2012 - 03 January 2013 |
23 days | The Event Mission: Save Winterfest! was introduced during this event. Many aesthetic items were introduced: Frosty recolored costumes and accessories, Striped Scarves, and costumes: Humbug Hat, Impostoclaus Hat, and Winterfest Coat, along with several Winterfest Furniture items and Boss Trophies. An Associated Announcement (Frosty) and Related Patch Notes: 1, 2. |
| 3 | 
|
11 December 2013 - 02 January 2014 |
23 days | The Event Dangerous Mission: Grinchlin Assault! was introduced during this event. The Deadly Candy Poker, Nog Blaster, Humbug Hazer, Jack Froster, and Scalding Hot Cocoa weapon reskins were introduced during this event. Polar recolored accessories were introduced during this event, as well as Polar Wolf costumes and Steam-related Iron aesthetics. Related Patch Notes: 1 |
| 4 | 
|
17 December 2014 - 02 January 2015 |
17 days | Snowflake Eyes and Winterfest Gift Box usables were introduced during this event. Polar Warden costumes were introduced during this event. Winter Wish tokens now come in green, red, and white varieties, instead of just "Winter Wish." An Associated Announcement (polar), An associated announcement (solstice) |
| 5 | 
|
16 December 2015 - 03 January 2016 |
19 days | The Peppermint Repeater handgun reskin,  Blue Winter Wish token, Frozen Winterfest Wishlist token,  Frosty Present,  Winterfest Present, Joyous Striped Scarf accessory, several Onesie and Pullover costumes, expiring Santy Round Hat and Snowy Santy Round Hat costumes, and Winterfest Mysterious Rooms were introduced during this event. An associated announcement (solstice) |
See Also
- Caketastrophe (annual event)
- Dark Harvest Festival (annual event)
- Kataclysmic Confrontation
- March of the Tortodrones
- Shroud of the Apocrea
- Winterfest (annual event)
