Special event history

From time to time through each year Turbine presents us with special events on the servers within the game. This page lists the details of each event, whether they are major or minor events, here they all are:

Seasonal events

• Festivult (Coins and Jester of Festivult) (2006 Winter holidays -)
• Risia Ice Games (2010 February -)
• Festival of the Traveler (2010 Anniversary -)
• Mabar Endless Night Festival (2010 Halloween - 2014 Halloween)
• Treasure of Crystal Cove (2011 Anniversary -)
• Midwinter Festival (2013 -)
• The Night Revels (2015 Halloween -)
• Snowpeaks Festival (2021 -)

Anniversaries

The DDO "anniversary" can be interpreted in several different ways, depending what exactly is meant. "Officially" (if not technically), the DDO Anniversary is considered to fall on February 28. The annual Anniversary Event appears somewhere loosely around that time (see quote, below), and the Anniversary Party is currently a regular yearly event.

DDO's initial launch was February 23, 2006, though it was the pre-purchase headstarter.

• DDO Forums

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cordovan (Contribs • Message • Email • Cordovan) "The formal date of the anniversary was determined to be February 28th, in that that was the day people could buy the boxes on store shelves. Technically, the game had a bit of a rolling start for several days leading up to it, with the head start on February 26th. (The DDO staff) generally consider the anniversary patch to be relatively on time if it's released sometime between late February and early March."

1st Anniversary (February 28th, 2007)

• February 28th - March 4, 2007
• +1 Level on all Loot (Chests)
• March 5th - March 8th, 2007
• +50% Experience Point Bonus in all quests

2nd Anniversary (February 28th, 2008)

• Module 6 Patch 2: Second Anniversary: To celebrate the second anniversary of Dungeons and Dragons Online: Stormreach, all existing characters created before February 28, 2008 have received an anniversary gift in their inventory. Note: The Djinni of the birthday cake is very mischievous. We advise all players to pay close attention to the choices he offers, as he may try to trick you. Enjoy!

Free giveaway per Character

• Birthday Cake of Wishes - bound, summons Djinni of the Cake who grants you various wishes;
  • +1 inherent bonus to ability of a choice (does not stack with any tome ability increase)
  • Unyielding Sovereignty for entire party
  • Spawning permanent resurrect or rest shrine in instance
  • Local rain of 50 Tasty Hams

Marketplace event drop (March 3rd, 2008)

See The Marketplace Bazaar History for event details

• 100 Tasty Hams
• Centurion Armor
• Cloak of the Zephyr
• Crafting Ingredients (Small, Medium, Large)
• Eternal Titan Wand
• Large Gem Bag
• Large Ingredient Bag
• Mummified Bat
• Scepter of Siberys - Club: Use Magic Device +1Use Magic Device +1: Passive: +1 Competence bonus to the Use Magic Device skill.
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• Various 12 level weapons and armors
• Various 13 level accessories
• Wayfinder's Scepter - Club: Search +1

Unverified:

• 100 Sturdy Undead Slaying Arrows
• Dragonshard Fragments
• Festival Coins
• Large Collectables Bag
• Ability tomes

3rd Anniversary (February 28th, 2009)

• Unknown

4th Anniversary (February 18, 2010 - March 7, 2010)

• Festival of the Traveler
  • The Festival of the Traveler has returned a few times over the years.

Free giveaway per character

• All characters created prior to February 18, 2010 will receive Tokens of the Traveler that can be used to participate in the Traveler's Scavenger Hunt.
  • Free player characters will receive 5 tokens
  • Premium player characters will receive 10 tokens
  • VIP characters will receive 15 tokens
• All characters created prior to February 18, 2010 - regardless of account type - will receive a Blessing of the Traveler. This special item can be redeemed after a successful run of the scavenger hunt for rare prizes! Speak with the NPC Taj in the Marketplace after completing your egg hunt to redeem your Blessing. If you miss the event or do not wish to play the scavenger hunt, Taj will also offer you a somewhat less exciting prize in exchange for your Blessing at any time.

5th Anniversary (2011)

See Treasure of Crystal Cove.

6th Anniversary (2012)

• Six Year Old Cake - Free giveaway
• Festival of the Traveler - March 5 through 18th

7th Anniversary (2013)

• Birthday Battle Box - free giveaway
• Treasure of Crystal Cove - updated with new rewards

8th Anniversary (2014)

• Anniversary Card Collection
• Trivia events on each server

9th Anniversary (2015)

• Mimic Hunt
• Happy 9th Birthday DDO Merry Mini Mimic Creature Companion Giveaway

10th Anniversary (2016)

• Anniversary Party
• Giveaway: Dungeons & Dragons Online 10th Anniversary Token (raid loot)
• The Oracle of Wisdom

11th Anniversary (2017)

• Anniversary Party
• Giveaway: Eleven Year Old Cake (various BtA loot)

12th Anniversary (2018)

• Anniversary Party
• Giveaway: Twelve Year Old Cake (cosmetic)

13th Anniversary (26 Feb 2019 - 13 Mar 2019)

• Anniversary Party
• Giveaway: Thirteen Year Old Cake (13 cosmetic cloaks)

Ten years of free to play! (12 Sep 2019)

• 10th Anniversary of Free to Play Launch Bundle (1/account, 3,995 , all content is Bound to AccountBound to Account: This item is Bound to Account, delivered to the first character that logs after purchase, not a time-limited offer):
  • +8 Tome of Supreme Ability
  • Shared Bank Upgrade (10 Slots)
  • Heart of Blood

• Veteran Status III Week: 20 September - 25 September
• Free adventure pack: on September 26th, we'll release a code for a free adventure pack: The Path of Inspiration. This was the adventure pack released in our first update following the launch of Free to Play!

14th Anniversary (12 Feb 2020 - 08 Mar 2020)

• Anniversary Party (14th)
• Giveaway: Sentient Jewel of the Dragon

15th Anniversary (24 Feb 2021 - 23 Mar 2021)

• Anniversary Party (15th)
• Giveway :
  • 15th Anniversary Commemorative Cloak (BtA): for all current and future characters
  • Dungeons & Dragons Online 15th Anniversary Token (BtA) : 1 per account, via DDO Store code HAPPY15DDO

16th Anniversary (24 Feb 2022 - 20 Mar 2022)

• Anniversary Party (16th)
• Giveaway:
  • Cosmetic Outfits (Visuals)

• New rewards:

• • Masks and capelets that match the free coats

• Anniversary gifts from previous years also available at the vendor:

• • The Sentient Jewel of the Dragon
  • The Sentient Jewel of the Kobold
  • 15th Anniversary Commemorative Cloak
  • Robe of Celebration
  • Medium Armor of Celebration
  • Heavy Armor of Celebration
  • Medium Docent of Celebration
  • Heavy Docent of Celebration
  • Brussel Sprout Beater
  • Broccoli Bashers

• More Free Stuff

The following races and classes from the core D&D Player’s Handbook are permanently free for everyone in DDO:

• • Races: Dragonborn, Drow, Gnome, Half-elf, Half-orc, Tiefling, Wood-elf
  • Classes: Druid, Monk, Warlock

• If you have already purchased these races and classes, you receive a Greater Elixir of Discovery for each of the races or classes you own

• VIPs receive a free Gold Roll on Daily Dice once per day through the end of the year!

17th Anniversary (22 Feb 2023 - 19 Mar 2023)

• Anniversary Party (17th)

• Giveaway:
  • Cosmetic Armor

• Anniversary gifts from previous years also available at the vendor:

• • Cosmetic Outfits (Visuals)
  • Masks and capelets that match the free coats
  • The Sentient Jewel of the Dragon
  • The Sentient Jewel of the Kobold
  • 15th Anniversary Commemorative Cloak
  • Robe of Celebration
  • Medium Armor of Celebration
  • Heavy Armor of Celebration
  • Medium Docent of Celebration
  • Heavy Docent of Celebration
  • Brussel Sprout Beater
  • Broccoli Bashers

Miscellaneous Events

Emerald Claw Conspiracy (September 14, 2007 - December 7, 2007 )

• +1 Vorpal Sickle of Haggling - +1 Sickle: Vorpal, Haggle +3Haggle +3: Passive: +3 Competence bonus to the Haggle skill. - ML:6
• Tainted Helm of Mystery - Helm: Taint of Evil, Mysterious Effect
• Tchurvul's Kukri - +1 Kukri: -1 Charima penalty, Melee Alacrity 10%, Tchurvul's Touch

Festival of Olladra, The (July 4, 2007)

Olladra, the goddess of Feast and Fortune, can be both playful and fickle. As tribute to this mercurial goddess, the Coin Lords will be celebrating the Festival of Olladra on 4 Lharvion* by giving away several Intimidating Daggers of Paralyzing Acid! This exclusive event item also has a lower tiered version called the Intimidating Dagger of Acid. The Coin Lords have a limited number of both daggers and will be giving them to a lucky few. (DDO Forums)

• +1 Intimidating Dagger of Acid - +1 Dagger: Acid, Intimidate +3Intimidate +3: Passive: +3 Competence bonus to the Intimidate skill.
• +2 Intimidating Dagger of Paralyzing Acid - +2 Dagger: Acid, Paralyzing, Intimidate +3Intimidate +3: Passive: +3 Competence bonus to the Intimidate skill.

Hide and Seek (April 27, 2007 - May 13, 2007)

• Scepter of Siberys - Club: Use Magic Device +1Use Magic Device +1: Passive: +1 Competence bonus to the Use Magic Device skill.

New Theater Event (September 2007)

• Lousy Chainshirt - Chain shirt: No Visible abilities, (for wrong answers)
• Lucky Hat - Helm: No Visible abilities, (Unique look, for correct answer)

Talk Like a Pirate Day (September 1, 2007)

• Pirate's Bandana - Helm: Hide +5Hide +5: Passive: +5 Competence bonus to the Hide skill., Charisma +1

Trade or No Trade (March 30, 2007 - April 8, 2007)

• +1 Vorpal Sickle of Haggling - +1 Sickle: Vorpal, Haggle +3Haggle +3: Passive: +3 Competence bonus to the Haggle skill., ML:6, (Roll of 100)
• Eternal Titan Wand - Heal Light Wounds 2/day (No umd required), (No roll to win)

Trivia Contest

8th anniversary rewards (2014):

• All participants: 500 TP, Lousy Chainshirt, Snowy Owlbear Creature Companion
• Winner can select one of: Lawrence's Robe of Trivial Knowledge, Shen's Robe, Scepter of Siberys

Unknown year rewards:

• Festival Mask - Helm: Intimidate +10Intimidate +10: Passive: +10 Competence bonus to the Intimidate skill., Haggle +10Haggle +10: Passive: +10 Competence bonus to the Haggle skill., (Trivia Contest for Correct answer)
• Festival Mask (Scary Version) - Helm: ScareScare
  Caster level: 3
  Charges: 3 (3/day) — 3 Charges (Recharged/Day:3), (Trivia Contest for Correct answer)
• Robe of Trivial Knowledge - Robe: Haggle +3Haggle +3: Passive: +3 Competence bonus to the Haggle skill., (Trivia Contest Reward)
• Shen's Robe - Outfit: Hide +15Hide +15: Passive: +15 Competence bonus to the Hide skill., Jump +15Jump +15: Passive: +15 Competence bonus to the Jump skill., Solid Fog (3/Day), (Trivia Contest Reward)

Other Special Event Items

• Battleworn Shield of Cyre - +1 Heavy wooden shield: DarkwoodDarkwood: Darkwood is an unusually light and hardy type of wood. It is half the weight of normal wood, but +1 hardness. Armor check penalty reduced by 2. , Twilight Twilight: This suit of armor, favored by eladrin spellcasters, becomes semi-incorporeal when donned. The twilight armor reduces the chance of arcane spell failure by -10%., (DM unique prize)
• Founder's Helm - Helm: Lesser False Life, (Participated in DDO Beta)
• Wayfinder's Scepter - Club: Search +1Search +1: Passive: +1 Competence bonus to the Search skill., (Item Finding Reward)

Special Purchase Bonus Items

• Amulet of Natural Armor - Necklace: +1 Natural armor bonus, (Pre-order Bonus Item)
• Boots of Minor Striding - Boots: +5% Striding, (Collector's Edition Bonus Item)
• Brooch of Waterbreathing - Trinket: Water BreathingWater Breathing
  Charges: 1 (1/day) — 1 Charges (Recharged/Day:1), (Target Purchase Bonus Item)
• Power Evidence - Trinket: Strength +1 Strength +1: This item gives the wearer the power of Ogre Strength, granting a +1 enhancement bonus to Strength., Constitution +1 Constitution +1: This item gives the wearer improved health, granting a +1 enhancement bonus to Constitution., Dexterity +1 Dexterity +1: This item makes the wearer more nimble and dexterous, granting a +1 enhancement bonus to Dexterity. , (Steam DDO: Half-Orc Pack)