'Tis the season for Maplemas, and two visitors from across the dimensional rift have brought their own special flavor of the holiday for all Maplers to enjoy! This Maplemas might be a touch darker than you're used to, but Holly and Jolly have brought plenty of presents, games, and more to enjoy during the darkest time of the year (for those in the northern hemisphere)!
Dark Maplemas Event Duration
- PST (UTC -8): Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Tuesday, January 14, 2025 3:59 PM[/*]
- CET (UTC +1): Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:59 AM[/*]
- AEDT (UTC +11): Tuesday, December 17, 2024 (End of Maintenance) - Wednesday, January 15, 2025 10:59 AM[/*]
Slay Ride
Take Holly and Jolly's special sleigh on a race through the snow, dodging seasonal tombstones and blowing past festive coffins, as you deliver presents at top speed!
Use the Left and Right keys to switch between lanes to avoid the tombstones, the Use/Interact key to knock down the caskets in your way, and collect the "RIDE" letters for a brief period of invulnerability! You'll earn special prizes the longer you travel, including the Sleigh Chair and Jolly Totem (90-day duration). Check out the full details below!
Event Details:
- Complete the quest '[Dark Maplemas] Slay Ride' through the Event List.[/*]
- Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).[/*]
- After completing the quest, head over to Jolly and accept the ‘[Dark Maplemas] Slay Ride’ quest to begin.[/*]
- There are 3 lanes to maneuver from but be careful of oncoming tombstones and coffins! Use your arrow keys and spacebar to avoid the obstacles.[/*]
- Collect letters to spell out “RIDE” to get a boost increase and become invincible.[/*]
- If you reach 10k meters, you will receive:[list]
- Mighty Child Present Box (x2): Click here to view the possible reward items.[/*]
- EXP Voucher (x200)[/*]
- You can claim these rewards from Jolly in the Dark Maplemas Eve map.[/*]
- Up to 50k meters can be reached every week. (No entry count limit before reaching it).[/*]
Event Rewards:
- ewards are based on the meters you have accumulated.[/*]
| Meters Accumulated |
Reward | [/tr]
|
100,000 |
Dark Maplemas Sleigh Chair: Tradable within world, Permanent. | [/tr]
|
200,000 |
Jolly Totem: Untradable, 90-day duration. All Stats +25, Attack Power/Magic ATT +12, 3 Set Effect Attack power/Magic ATT +15. | [/tr]
O Holy Fright
Holly and Jolly's arrival in Maple World has brought along some unwelcome tag-alongs, and they need your help to chase them off and save Dark Maplemas!
Use Shift to fire your laser at the invading enemies, while dodging their attacks from on high! Your other skills will be disabled for this fight, so make sure to move carefully, beware reinforcements, and catch falling presents for a 7-second attack power boost and invulnerability! Clear the mission and earn your way towards the Fright Totem (90-day duration) and Dark Maplemas Damage Skin, and see the full details below!
Event Details:
Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).
We must defend Maplemas from Fright, an invader from the outer spheres! Holly and Jolly are relying on us to help save Dark Maplemas from pesky present stealers.
- Complete the quest '[Dark Maplemas] O Holy Fright' through the Event List.[/*]
- After completing the quest, head over to Jolly and accept the ‘[Dark Maplemas] O Holy Fright’ quest to begin.[/*]
- Stay on your toes! If you get hit with the barrage you will get damaged. Use your Shift and direction keys to fire at Fright.[list]
- Keep in mind that your skills will not be available during this quest.[/*]
- Basic Barrage: Inflict 10% damage to your health.[/*]
- Confusion: Causes your keyboard directions to invert.[/*]
- Instant Kill Barrage: Inflicts 100% damage to your health.[/*]
- Mighty Child Present Box (x2): Click here to view the possible reward items.[/*]
- EXP Voucher (x200)[/*]
- You can claim these rewards from Jolly in the Dark Maplemas Eve map.[/*]
- Can be cleared up to 5 times a week. (No entry count limit before reaching it)[/*]
Event Rewards:
- ou can receive the rewards below when you have cleared this a number of times:[/*]
| Clear Count |
Reward | [/tr]
|
10 |
Dark Maplemas Damage Skin: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
20 |
Fright Totem: Untradable. 90-day duration. All Stats +25, Attack Power/Magic ATT +12, 3 Set Effect Attack power/Magic ATT +15.  | [/tr]
Do You Fear What I Fear?
It wouldn't be Maplemas without a tree, even one as... hungry as this one looks. Still, a Maplemas Tree needs decorations, and Holly and Jolly want you to find them throughout your adventures!
Collect Ornament Boxes by hunting monsters around your level, and when you get 10 of them, you'll be able to place an ornament on the tree and collect a Dark Maplemas Gift Box, containing your choice of progression, EXP, profession, or enhancement rewards. You can collect up to 10 gift boxes every day. See the full details below!
Event Details:
- You can join this event by accepting the '[Dark Maplemas] Do You Fear What I Fear?' quest from Holly.[/*]
- Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).[/*]
- When you defeat monsters near your level (20 levels below and 20 levels above), you can collect the dropped Ornament Boxes.[/*]
- You can exchange 10 Ornament Boxes for 1 Tree Ornament[/*]
- When you get 1 Tree Ornament, you will receive a Steadfast Child Present Box![list]
- There are a total of 10 Tree Ornaments.[/*]
- Rewards can be claimed once a day per ornament, which means you can get a total of 10 Steadfast Child Present Boxes daily![/*]
Event Rewards:
- b>Steadfast Child Present Box: Tradable within world, 30-day duration. Click here to view the possible reward items.[/*]
Ghastly The Snowman
♪ Ghastly the Snowman, is a very angry foe, made of snow and hate and magic too great because Holly's portal closed too slow! Ghastly the Snowman, can be fought in his own place, take the portal in and battle to win while you punch him in the face! ♪
Once you hunt 1,000 monsters around your level, a portal to Ghastly the Snowman's domain will appear, allowing for a fight similar to the Inferno Wolf's Den (only a bit colder). You'll have a minute to take him down with special prizes on the line based on how much damage you do. You can fight Ghastly the Snowman up to three times per day, so check out the full details below!
Event Details:
- Accept the '[Dark Maplemas] Ghastly the Snowman' quest from Holly.[/*]
- Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).[/*]
- Once you defeat 1,000 monsters near your level (20 levels below and 20 levels above), the event portal will appear.[/*]
- The portal will take you to where the Ghastly the Snowman monsters dwell.[/*]
- Different rewards are given based on the amount of damage dealt during the 1-minute time limit.[/*]
Event Rewards:
- b>Steadfast Child Present Box: Click here to view the possible reward items.[/*]
| Type |
Damage |
Reward | [/tr]
|
Chilly |
100 million - 500 million |
Steadfast Child Present Box | [/tr]
|
Indifferent |
500 million - 1 billion |
Steadfast Child Present Box (x2) | [/tr]
|
Icy Cold |
1 billion - 10 billion |
Steadfast Child Present Box (x3) | [/tr]
|
Harsh |
10 billion - 30 billion |
Steadfast Child Present Box (x4) | [/tr]
|
Extreme |
30 billion - 60 billion or defeat |
Steadfast Child Present Box (x5) | [/tr]
Wicked Wonderland
Get your very own Dark Maplemas advent calendar filled with prizes, courtesy of Holly and Jolly!
You'll unlock Wicked Wonderland prizes the longer you're playing MapleStory during Dark Maplemas. Prizes range from EXP boosts to Arcane Symbol Selector Coupons and even some unique Dark Maplemas prizes. Check out the full details below!
Event Details:
- Accept the '[Dark Maplemas] Wicked Wonderland' quest from Holly.[/*]
- Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).[/*]
- Unlock rewards by spending time logged into MapleStory.[/*]
- The maximum amount of time that you can be logged in per day is 5 hours.[/*]
- You can view your hours and claim the reward from the Wicked Wonderland UI![/*]
Rewards:
- he rewards below are given based on cumulative log in time during the event.[/*]
| Login Time (hours) |
Reward | [/tr]
|
1 |
Special Medal of Honor (x10): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
5 |
Gleam Buddy (90 days): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
10 |
3x EXP Coupon (15 min)(x5): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
15 |
Nodestone (x50): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
20 |
Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x30): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
25 |
Extreme Growth Potion x10 Coupon (x3): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
30 |
Arcane/Sacred Symbol Selector Coupon (50/10): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
35 |
Experience Nodestone (x20): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
40 |
Holly Totem: Tradable within world, 90-day duration. | [/tr]
|
45 |
Spiegelette's Golden Strawberry Farm One-Time Entry Pass (x3): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
50 |
Magnificent Growth Potion: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
55 |
Custom Mix Coupon Voucher: Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
60 |
New Ride Snow Coupon: Untradable, 7-day duration. Open to receive:
 | [/tr]
|
65 |
Karma Solid Cube (x20): Tradable within world, 7-day duration. | [/tr]
|
70 |
Dark Maplemas Souvenir: Tradable within world. Open to receive:
 | [/tr]
Jingle Knells
Holly and Jolly are trying to fit in with Maple World's own strange Maplemas traditions of "love" and "compassion". They've prepared their own rewards for everyone celebrating in the Dark Maplemas Eve area!
Visit the Dark Maplemas Eve map every half hour to secure special buffs to EXP or All Stats, and enjoying the special present effect on the map as well! Enjoy the sights, and then take those bonuses into battle for the rest of the half hour! See the full details on these bonuses below.
Event Details:
- You can join by accepting the ‘[Dark Maplemas] Jingle Knells’ quest from Holly.'[/*]
- Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).[/*]
- You will automatically participate once you move to the event map at the time when the buff effect is given.[/*]
- The 2 different types of buffs alternate within even and odd-numbered hours.[/*]
Event Rewards:
- Each buff has the following effect:[/*][list]
- Oh! Jingle Knells Jingle Knells: Grants EXP 15%[/*][list]
- Stacks with other effect types[/*]
- Effects remain even when logging out[/*]
- Darkness All The Way: Grants All Stats +15, Attack Power & Magic ATT +15, Max HP & Max MP +1500, Boss Damage +15%.[/*]
- [list]
- Stacks with other effect types[/*]
- Effects remain even when logging out[/*]
Wreck the Halls
Even the rest of Maple World is getting into the Dark Maplemas mood, with special runes, combo orbs, combo kill numbers and multi-KO themes showing up throughout the event. Enjoy the true meaning of Dark Maplemas, showing your power as you crush anything in your path!
Event Details:
- Requirement: Lv. 101 and above characters (Zero characters that completed Story Quest Act 2).[/*]
- Meet with Holly and select the '[Dark Maplemas] Wreck the Halls' quest to hear about the transformation of Henesys with the Dark Maplemas theme! [list]
- Runes, Combo Orb, and Damage Skins will change to our Dark Maplemas theme during this event period.[/*]
