Read this Monster Hunter World: Iceborne guide on the new seasonal event - Holiday Joy Fest. Including new Layered Armor, event quest, craftable weapons and armor, and more!!!
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Holiday Joy Fest - Event Schedule & Overview
| Event Duration |
|---|
| Dec. 20, 2019 ~ Jan. 5, 2020 |
Starting on December 20, 2019, Hunters will be able to celebrate a new seasonal event - the Holiday Joy Fest! Check out the Seliana Gathering Hub to see its Asian-themed makeover!
Get Unique Snowman Item Instead Of Fireworks
To celebrate Iceborne, Hunters will receive a Snowman item instead of Fireworks during the Holiday Joy Fest. You get them as log-in bonuses, in limited bounties, or crafting in the Elder Melder.
Holiday Joy Fest - Event Quests & Rewards
4 New Event Quests For Holiday Joy Fest
There are 4 new event quests for the Holiday Joy Fest & each will let you craft a unique set of armor, weapon, or gear!
Holiday Joy Fest Events List
| Quest | Objective | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| A Chilling Entrance | Slay Velkhana & Blackveil Vaal Hazak | Sealed Dragon Cloth α+ crafting materials |
| Duffel Duty | Deliver 7 Duffel Penguins | Duffel Penguin Mask α+ crafting materials |
| Scores of Ores | Hunt a Brachydios | Long Sword scythe crafting materials |
| Muscle Monkey Madness | Hunt 2 Rajang | Buff Body α+ armor crafting materials |
Craft Oolong α+ Set
Unique Asian-themed Hunter armor named the Oolong α+ Set will be craftable during the Holiday Joy Fest, granted you have enough Joyful Tickets to make them.
Oolong α+ Set Crafting Materials List
| Armor | Required Materials |
|---|---|
| Oolong Hair α+ | Joyful Ticket x 1 Spiritvein Crystal x 2 |
| Oolong Vest α+ | Joyful Ticket x 1 Eltalite Ore x 3 |
| Oolong Sleeves α+ | Joyful Ticket x 1 Eltalite Ore x 3 |
| Oolong Waist α+ | Joyful Ticket x 1 Spiritvein Crystal x 2 |
| Oolong Boots α+ | Joyful Ticket x 1 Spiritvein Crystal x 2 |
Use VIP Joyful Tickets To Forge Layered Armor
Completing quests using the Oolong α+ Set will give you more chances of getting VIP Joyful Tickets. These are materials used to craft the Oolong Set layered armor.
Oolong Set Materials List
| Armor | Required Materials |
|---|---|
| Oolong Set | - VIP Joyful Ticket x 5 - Research Points x 5000 |
Forge Shishi-mai α+ Palico Armor
Your Palico will also be able to join in on the festivities with a Shishi-mai outfit that you can also craft from VIP Joyful Tickets.
Shishi-mai α+ Palico SetCrafting Materials List
| Armor | Required Materials |
|---|---|
| Felyne Shishi-mai Lamp α+ | Joyful Ticket x 1 Boulder Bone x 1 |
| Felyne Shishi-mai Head α+ | Joyful Ticket x 1 Boulder Bone x 1 |
| Felyne Shishi-mai Body α+ | Joyful Ticket x 1 Boulder Bone x 1 |
Holiday Joy Fest - Paid DLC Details
New Gestures & Dances
Alongside the Holiday Joy Fest, there will be new gesture & dances that Hunters can purchase in the PSN store to make the season even more festive!
Purchase New Hairstyles, Decor, & Handler Outfit
There will also be a bunch of new hairstyles, room decor, a sticker set, & even a new Handler outfit available for purchase during the Holiday Joy Fest.
Check Out How To Customize Your Character!
