Everything about Winter Veil 2024!
Join your gnomie friends and revel in the festive spirit of the Feast of Winter Veil!The dedicated team at Smokywood Pastures is determined to spread holiday cheer while also enjoying a bit of profit. Winter Veil has arrived in Azeroth, bringing with it a plethora of festive decorations, delightful treats, and seasonal merriment.
Event Details
Dates: December 19 – January 5
Locations: Start your holiday quests in Orgrimmar and Ironforge, with festive decorations found throughout Azeroth.
Exciting New Features in The War Within
Celebrate the arrival of the Feast of Winter Veil! Towns are adorned with holiday decorations, gifts are stacked beneath trees, and new items have been added to enrich your growing collections.
Spread Joy with Festive Baubles
Dress up in the latest seasonal attire from the Holiday Vendors. Adorn yourself in festive colors with the Festive Red and Festive Green transmog sets, including coats, vests, sweaters, shirts, pants, shorts, boots, and belts. Enhance your holiday spirit with cheerful toys and battle pets—don’t miss your opportunity to catch the mischievous Grunch when you defeat the grouchy Greench!
Grunch
The Grumpy Greench Returns
The cranky Greench is back, and he's ready to bring fresh challenges along with new rewards. After indulging in the delicious offerings from Smokywood Pastures, gear up for a showdown against him in the Hillsbrad Foothills. To make your journey more enjoyable, take a festive sleigh ride from Dornogal to either Ironforge or Orgrimmar for a quick connection to rescue Metzen.
Exclusive Tameable Pet for Adventurous Hunters
A special treat awaits our heroic Hunters during the Feast of Winter Veil! A unique tameable pet can be found, but only if you’re dressed in the most festive attire. Head to the Old Hillsbrad Foothills, accessible through the Caverns of Time, and keep an eye out for the Dreaming Festive Reindeer. Ensure you’re wearing pieces from the new holiday cosmetics or the Winter Veil Outfit to attract this elusive creature.
Celebrating with Playful Bosses
This joyful season has inspired various bosses across Azeroth to join in the festivities by donning hats, loot, and holiday decorations. However, don’t let their cheerful appearances fool you; their motivations remain unchanged, so prepare for the usual battles! Here are some newly festive bosses you might encounter:
Prioress Murrpray in the Priory of the Sacred Flame
Speaker Shadowcrown on The Dawnbreaker
Benk Buzzbee in Cinderbrew Meadery
Sikran in Nerub-ar Palace
Share a Moment with Winter Revelers
In the spirit of the Feast of Winter Veil, share a /kiss with a Winter Reveler celebrating under a sprig of mistletoe at inns across Azeroth. In return, you’ll receive tokens of gratitude such as Mistletoe, Fresh Holly, or Handful of Snowflakes, which can be used for various Feast of Winter Veil achievements.
Must-Do Activities for Winter Veil
Visit the Smokywood Pastures cart in Ironforge or Orgrimmar, and click on Greatfeather Pepe to receive A Tiny Winter Hat. When summoned, Pepe might appear in a charming Winter Veil outfit, complete with a tiny beard!
Step into one of the Giant Snow Globes located by the Ironforge Bank, in Orgrimmar overlooking the Valley of Wisdom, or in Dalaran on the Broken Isles. This enchanting experience allows you to embrace your inner Greatfather Winter helper, and a little /dance will spread joy to those around you!
Don’t forget to open your presents on December 25 to discover the surprises Greatfather Winter has prepared for you!
