Wintersday
It's time for Wintersday, that joyous time of year when towns glimmer with festive decor, vendors offer seasonal treats, and the hearts of Tyrians everywhere are filled with goodwill.
As always, the towns of Lion's Arch, Droknar's Forge, Ascalon City, Kamadan, and the Eye of the North will be decked out in Wintersday decorations. Visitors to Lion's Arch, Kamadan, and the Eye of the North will be invited to participate in holiday quests, missions, and games, all with their own rewards.
Mark your calendar! Wintersday events begin at 12:00 p.m. Pacific (UTC -8) on December 19 and run until 12:00 p.m. on January 2.
Wintersday Holiday Events
- Holiday quests in Lion's Arch, Kamadan, and the Eye of the North! This is your chance to participate in popular quest chains that capture the spirit of the season.
- Two repeatable quests set in the Secret Lair of the Snowmen. It's your choice: help save the Snowmen and all of Wintersday or lead a group of Grentches for a final "Bah, humbug!" of the season.
- Venture into the Underworld for a series of repeatable snowball fights against the forces of Grenth or the followers of Dwayna. Seize control of piles of presents to claim victory for your side in this frosty fray!
- Holiday headgear! Continuing the annual tradition, you can earn up to two festive headpieces by speaking to Brrrnadette and Krunch in Lion’s Arch or Kamadan. Once you meet their demands, they’ll give you a Frozen Accessory Token that’s redeemable until 12:00 p.m. on January 9.
- PvP snowball fights! Random forces unite within an arena to fight for either Grenth or Dwayna. The first team to gather five presents for its patron deity wins the day!
- The Wintersday grand finale will take place in Lion's Arch and Kamadan on New Year's Day, beginning at 12:01 AM on January 1, and repeating every three hours until 12:01 AM on January 2.
For additional information about Wintersday, check the Guild Wars Wiki!
Special Wintersday Costumes
Wintersday is the perfect time to dress up in costume and get into the spirit! Pick up your Dwayna or Grenth costumes at the Guild Wars store in-game or on the web and celebrate in style!
Wintersday Rewards
Collectors will once again exchange items for Wintersday consumables in Kamadan, Lion's Arch, Ascalon City, Droknar's Forge, and the Eye of the North. Here's what they've got in store:
Frosty Summoning Stone
Nobody should be alone on Wintersday! Use this item to summon a Snowman ally!
Mischievous Summoning Stone
Summon a Grentch ally to help you celebrate Wintersday, Grenth-style.
Frosty Tonic
Don't just build a snowman—BE a snowman!
Mischievous Tonic
Get in touch with your inner Grentch by taking on the outer appearance of one!
Wintersday gift
What surprise will you find inside? Don't ask us—unwrap it and find out!
Snowman Summoner
Your very own snowman—without all the tedious snowball rolling!
Eggnog
The official beverage of Wintersday!
Spiked Eggnog
A more potent nog for the hale and hearty. Fear not; there are no actual spikes in the drink!
Wintergreen Candy Cane
The candy of choice for adventurers everywhere!
Peppermint Candy Cane
This candy cane is as cool and refreshing as a Shiverpeak breeze.
Rainbow Candy Cane
A fancy, flavorful candy cane that makes long days of questing more enjoyable.
Yuletide Tonic
Drink this tonic and become one of Dwayna's little helpers!
Glob of Frozen Ectoplasm
Trade these globs for Yuletide Tonic from a holiday vendor!
Fruitcake
Everyone loves fruitcake...or they should! This holiday staple will put a spring in your step.
Candy Cane Shard
Collect these colorful fragments during quests and competitions. Hoard them for the grand finale, have a candysmith forge the shards into a weapon, or trade them and see what you can get in exchange!