What Is the Blood Moon?
The Blood Moon is a world-wide server event that lasts 48 real-world hours. During this window, the ancient power of the shattered Blood Moon Crystal surges through Aeternum, supercharging both races and transforming even low-level zones into battlegrounds of exceptional reward.
Lore-wise, the Blood Moon represents the periodic alignment of Aeternum's three moons — an event prophesied to one day herald the gathering of all seven Crystal fragments and the end of the eternal war. For now, it's the single most profitable 48 hours in every player's weekly schedule.
When Does the Blood Moon Happen?
The Blood Moon follows a 28-day cycle (game days, which run at accelerated pace). In practice during the launch period, expect it roughly once every 7 real-world days. The exact schedule shifts slightly each cycle to prevent players from simply time-farming it.
You'll receive warnings at:
- T-24 hours: In-game notification + announcement banner
- T-1 hour: Notification center alert
- T-0: Server-wide message + sky turns red on all map pages
Check the Events page any time to see the countdown to the next Blood Moon and whether one is currently active.
All Blood Moon Bonuses Explained
| Bonus | Vampires | Werewolves | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| XP from monster hunts | +40% | +40% | Full 48h |
| Gold from hunts | +25% | +25% | Full 48h |
| Item drop rate | +30% | +30% | Full 48h |
| Life steal efficiency | +15% | — | Full 48h |
| Critical hit chance | — | +20% | Full 48h |
| PvP ELO gain | +10% | +10% | Full 48h |
| Dungeon boss loot quality | +1 rarity tier | +1 rarity tier | Full 48h |
| Craft success chance | +5% | +5% | Full 48h |
The Hidden Bonus: Monster Mutations
During Blood Moon, a 15% chance exists for any monster to spawn as a Blood Moon Variant — visually distinct (glowing red eyes, crimson particle effects) and carrying 2× the standard gold and a chance to drop Blood Moon exclusive items. These variants are tougher (approximately +25% HP and +15% damage), but the rewards are worth it.
Exclusive Blood Moon Loot
These items only drop during the Blood Moon event and cannot be crafted. They occasionally appear on the Auction House at high prices.
Crimson Fang Blade
Weapon | Level 20+ | Rare
- +45 Attack
- +12% Life Steal
- Special: Blood Moon Proc — 10% chance to drain 8% of target's max HP
Moon Shard
Material | Stackable
- Crafting material for Blood Moon set recipes
- Collect 7 to craft a Blood Moon Crystal Fragment (storyline item)
Crimson Guard Armor
Chest | Level 15+ | Rare
- +38 Defense
- +8% HP Regeneration per combat round
- Set Bonus (3pc Crimson): +20% resistance to silver damage
Blood Elixir
Consumable | Single-use
- Instantly restores 60% max HP
- +10% attack damage for next 3 combat rounds
Best Strategy by Race
Vampire Blood Moon Strategy
Vampires become nearly unkillable during Blood Moon. With the base +15% life steal bonus stacked on top of any life steal gear you're wearing, your recovery from damage becomes enormous.
Optimal playstyle:
- Equip all life steal gear you have. Stack the passive to 30%+ total life steal.
- Hunt the highest-level monsters you can reliably beat. The Blood Moon XP bonus scales with monster difficulty — fighting Lv.20 monsters gives more XP than farming Lv.5 ones even accounting for fight time.
- Use Blood Bite skill on cooldown. The +40% XP bonus applies to the flat XP from skills too.
- Dungeon run every action point regeneration. Dungeon D5–D7 becomes significantly more rewarding with the +1 rarity tier bonus on boss loot.
- PvP selectively. Target enemies with high gold reserves — the +25% gold bonus applies to PvP gold theft too.
Werewolf Blood Moon Strategy
Werewolves become critical hit machines during Blood Moon. The +20% crit chance bonus is enormous — with a Wolf build already sitting at 15–20% base crit, you can push to 35–40% crit rate during the event.
Optimal playstyle:
- Respec into Luck (LCK) and Strength (STR) if possible. Every point of LCK is more valuable with the base crit rate elevated.
- Activate Wolf Rage immediately on any tough fight. Wolf Rage + Blood Moon crit bonus = devastating burst damage windows.
- Hunt Blood Moon Variants specifically. With elevated crit, you can kill variants quickly — and they drop Moon Shards.
- Craft during Blood Moon. The +5% craft success chance sounds small but matters for high-tier recipes with low base success rates.
- Clan war declaration. Blood Moon PvP gives +10% ELO — coordinate with your clan to challenge your rivals during the event for maximum ranking gains.
How to Prepare (24 Hours Before)
Most players log in when the Blood Moon starts and immediately face resource constraints. Smart players prepare in advance:
| Preparation Task | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Stock 20+ Health Potions | You'll be fighting tougher Blood Moon Variants. Don't waste action points traveling to the shop mid-event. |
| Clear your inventory | Blood Moon floods your bags with loot. No inventory space = missed drops. |
| Repair all gear | Equipment degrades during combat. Entering Blood Moon with damaged gear reduces your stats. |
| Complete active quests | Free up quest slots for the Blood Moon event chain that activates at the start of the event. |
| Coordinate with your clan | Decide who to war, when to raid dungeons, and how to distribute Moon Shards. |
| Bank excess gold | You'll be a PvP target during Blood Moon. Don't carry your entire gold reserve into combat. |
Clan Tips During Blood Moon
Blood Moon is where clan organization pays enormous dividends. Coordinated clans gain 3–4× more benefit than solo players during the event window.
- Assign dungeon priority. Blood Moon dungeon runs are competitive — multiple players want the same bosses. Coordinate who runs which dungeon and at what time to avoid duplicate effort.
- Declare wars strategically. The +10% PvP ELO boost means this is the best time to climb rankings. Target clans that are slightly ahead of you in the rankings for maximum ELO swing.
- Pool Moon Shards. Individual players collecting Moon Shards for Blood Moon Crystal Fragments can pool them in the clan vault. A coordinated clan can often assemble a Fragment in a single event while a solo player takes 3–4 events.
- Post-event crafting session. After Blood Moon ends, schedule a clan crafting session. Blood Moon loot — especially Moon Shards and Crimson Fang materials — power some of the best recipes in the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often does the Blood Moon event happen?
The Blood Moon occurs every 28 in-game days (approximately once every real-world week during launch period). Exact timing is announced 24 hours in advance in the in-game notification center.
Does Blood Moon affect vampires and werewolves equally?
Both races receive the +40% XP and +25% gold bonuses. However, vampires get an additional +15% life steal efficiency and werewolves get +20% critical strike chance specifically during Blood Moon. Both are powerful — just in different ways.
Can you still get Blood Moon exclusive loot after the event ends?
No. Blood Moon exclusive items (Crimson Fang set, Moon Shard fragments) only drop during the active event window. They occasionally appear on the Auction House from players who stockpiled them.
Is PvP more dangerous during Blood Moon?
Yes — other players are also boosted by Blood Moon bonuses, and many will be actively hunting for PvP targets. Bank your gold before the event and keep your HP high. Winning PvP during Blood Moon also grants +10% extra ELO, making it the highest-stakes PvP window in the game.
Do daily quest rewards also get the +40% XP bonus?
Yes. All XP earned during the Blood Moon event window receives the +40% bonus — including quest rewards, dungeon completion bonuses, and PvP rewards. Mission XP is boosted too.
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