Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening Event: Rewards (Cosmetics), Lunar Shrines, Ancestors' Favor Farming Tips

In this guide, we're diving into the freshly unveiled Lunar New Year event for Diablo 4, dubbed "Lunar Awakening." Following the Midwinter Blight event in December, this celebration marks the second festive occasion for the game. Anticipations were high for the Lunar New Year, and we're not disappointed.

Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening Event: Schedule, Rewards, Lunar Shrines, Ancestors' Favor Rep Farming Tips

The Lunar Awakening event in Diablo 4 is a limited-time event that takes place from February 6 to February 20. It is a time of celebration and prosperity in Sanctuary, where players can enjoy various bonuses and earn exclusive rewards.

When does the Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening event start and end?

Lunar Awakening kicks off on February 6 at 1 p.m. PST and will continue its festivities until February 20 at 10 a.m. PST. Players can engage with the event using both seasonal and Eternal characters.

How do players start the Lunar Awakening event?

To begin the Lunar Awakening event, players should travel to Ked Bardu and head to the northern part of town. Here they'll find an NPC called Ying-Yue who is in charge of the Lunar Night Market and speaking to her will kick off the event.

What are the buffs to Shrines during the Lunar Awakening event?

During the Lunar Awakening event, Shrines across Sanctuary will become special Lunar Shrines. Each Lunar Shrine offers improved buffs over the regular Shrines, along with an increased chance to gain Ancestor's Favor and bonuses to XP and movement speed. The article provides details on the improved buffs for each Shrine type.

Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening Rewards

The Lunar Awakening event in Diablo 4 offers a host of cosmetic rewards like an exclusive mount, barding, and trophies that players can earn by participating in the event and accumulating Ancestor's Favor reputation. Here is a list of the Lunar Awakening event rewards in Diablo 4:

• Ancestors' Favor Reputation Levels: Players can earn Ancestors' Favor reputation by activating Lunar Shrines and completing Lunar Awakening-themed Whisper bounties. There are 10 Ancestors' Favor reputation levels to earn.

• Lunar-Themed Cosmetic Rewards: Players can exchange their Ancestors' Favor reputation at the Lunar Night Market, located in Ked Bardu, for Lunar Renewal-themed cosmetic rewards. These rewards include various garments and other cosmetic items.

• Lunar Awakening-Themed Garments: In addition to the cosmetic rewards earned through Ancestors' Favor reputation, players can also purchase Lunar Awakening-themed garments from Tejal's shop.

Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening Lunar Shrines

A central theme for Lunar Awakening revolves around Lunar Shrines, scattered generously throughout the game world. Activating these shrines is not only a thrilling adventure but also a lucrative one: they provide a 50% bonus to XP (multiplicative) and increase your movement speed by 30%, along with a variety of buffs. All of this contributes to earning Ancestors Favor reputation.

Augmented Lunar Shrine Effects:

Lunar Shrines aren't just your regular old sanctuaries; they've been upgraded to offer additional bonuses. Some notable enhancements include:

• Artillery Shrine: Summons a holy bomb.

• Blast Wave Shrine: Each explosion summons a cluster bombardment.

• Channeling Shrine: Increases attack speed and the chance to reset cooldowns.

• Conduit Shrine: Frequent powerful shocking strikes.

• Greed Shrine: Chance to summon a treasure Goblin after certain kill counts.

• Lethal Shrine: Chance to instantly execute monsters, causing fear in others.

• Protection Shrine: Reflects all incoming damage, scaling with level and World tier.

The event isn't just about farming shrines. Lunar Awakening themed whisper bounties provide additional venues to earn Ancestors Favor, encouraging varied gameplay and addressing feedback from the Midwinter event.

How To Farm Lunar Shrines in Diablo 4?

Lunar Shrines can be found in both Dungeons and the Overworld. They're easily identifiable by a unique dragon icon and a distinct map symbol. Additionally, Nightmare Dungeon Sigils may contain an Ancestors Favor dungeon affix, ensuring the spawn of Lunar Shrines within that particular dungeon. After completing these dungeons, players receive a 10% bonus to Glyph XP.

Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening Ancestors Favor Rep & Night Market

The heart of Lunar Awakening is Ked Bardu, located in the northern part of the town. Here, you'll find a new NPC vendor running the Night Market, which will serve as the hub for event activities. This is where you'll trade Ancestors Favor, the event's currency, for extravagant lunar renewal-themed rewards.

How To Farm Ancestors Favor?

You'll encounter Lunar Shrines in dungeons and the overworld, with a little dragon icon and a unique map indicator making them easily identifiable. Activating these shrines while slaying monsters will yield Ancestors Favor, which can then be exchanged for cosmetics.

Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening New Dungeon Affix

For the dungeon delvers, a new dungeon affix (AIC) guarantees Lunar Shrines will spawn for that dungeon. Completing these dungeons also grants 10% bonus glyph XP, and any Nightmare dungeon sigils with the Ancestors Favor AIC will retain it even after the event ends, allowing for continued farming.

Lunar Awakening seems to be a step up from the Midwinter Blight, offering a more integrated and rewarding event experience. It's not just about the cosmetics—it's about building gameplay around acquiring them.