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Hallow's End
Banner Holiday HallowsEnd
Duration October 18 - November 1
Boss Mob Headless Horseman
Highlights Burning the Wickerman
Headless Horseman
Trick or Treating
The Bonefleet
Masks
Other events
Preceded by Brewfest, Peon Day (EU only), Harvest Festival
Followed by Day of the Dead
Hallowsend

Hallow's End

Hallow's End is an annual Halloween-inspired seasonal event that takes place during the latter half of October.

"When the decorations of Hallow's End light up Azeroth's cities, you know there's mischief afoot! Seek special vendors in Orgrimmar or Ironforge and get your hands on treats! Aid a sick orphan in a little trick-or-treating! Darkcaller Yanka, attending the Forsaken's Wickerman Festival, and Sergeant Hartman of Southshore are seeking your aid in keeping the enemy out of their holiday affairs - are you up to the challenge?"[1]

New[]

Isle of Shadows Hallow's End

The Isle of Shadows during the holiday

2021[]

  • The Headless Horseman loot is now ilvl 184.
  • Inv misc bag 28 halloween [Loot-Filled Pumpkin] requires level 50 or higher
  • Venthyr players participating in the Ember Court will have their guests scared by a Vision of Sire Denathrius, resulting in bonus Happiness.

2020[]

  • The Headless Horseman loot is now ilvl 82 (at level 50).
  • Inv misc bag 28 halloween [Loot-Filled Pumpkin] requires level 45 or higher

Background[]

Hallows End - Undercity pumpkin

Hallow's End decorations in Undercity

Arthas: Rise of the Lich King[]

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Hallow's End was celebrated in Lordaeron. There were several smaller festivals leading up to Hallow's End. One was somber, one was celebratory, and this one was a bit of both. It was believed to be a time when the barrier between the living and the dead was thin, and those who had passed on could be sensed by those still alive. Tradition had it that at the end of the harvest season, before the winds of winter began to blow, that a straw effigy would be erected right outside the palace. At sunset on the night of the ceremony, it would be lit on fire. It was an awesome sight—a giant flaming wicker man, burning bright against the encroaching night. Anyone who wished could approach the fiery effigy, toss a branch into the cracking flames, and in so doing metaphorically “burn away” anything he did not wish to carry into the quiet, deep reflection time provided by winter's enforced inactivity, such as emotions (fears, sorrows, old loves, new hates).[2] It was a peasant ritual, sprung up from time immemorial. Once, the effigy was burned by Jaina Proudmoore.[3]

During the Hallow's End in Year 24, the Headless Horseman was created in the Scarlet Monastery by Balnazzar using fel energies over the dead body of Thomas Thomson.[4]

World of Warcraft[]

WoW Icon update This section concerns content related to the original World of Warcraft.

Hallow's End marks the day the group of undead, who would later be known as the Forsaken, broke free of the Lich King's dominance and once again regained their free will.[5] They celebrate this occasion by setting fire to a wickerman after a short speech from Sylvanas herself and smearing the ashes across their faces.

Cataclysm[]

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

The humans of the Alliance have continued their traditional Hallow's End celebrations, even though they didn't quite understand the reasons for doing so, in the hopes of a brighter future despite the losses of the three great wars against the Scourge and Horde. Since the Cataclysm, the worgen of Gilneas have brought with them a deeper understanding of the origins of Hallow's End back to their old and new allies in the Alliance, and in particular, reintroduced the practice of burning a wickerman. Genn Greymane was invited to speak for the length of Hallow's End to celebrants just outside Stormwind's city gates, just as Sylvanas now does near the inner entrance to the Undercity.

Warlords of Draenor[]

Warlords of Draenor This section concerns content related to Warlords of Draenor.

Coincidentally, at this same time of year on Draenor there is a strange surge of spiritual energy. Beckoned by this phenomenon, a ghastly fleet of undead orc pirates called the Bonefleet emerges from the mist. The Bonefleet is led by a savage pirate known as Captain Bonerender. He seeks nothing more than the complete destruction of all of the living of Draenor.[6]

Legion[]

Legion This section concerns content related to Legion.

An adventurer by the name of Duroc Ironjaw travelled through Val'sharah and came across the Crooked Tree of Bradensbrook. Fearing that it was of evil nature, he warned people not to approach it.

The story behind the tree is linked to four sisters who had been accused of many crimes. As punishment, they were sentenced to death by hanging at the Crooked Tree. The youngest managed to escape when the noose around her neck loosened. She returned many years later, to put her sisters' souls at peace.

Battle for Azeroth[]

Battle for Azeroth This section concerns content related to Battle for Azeroth.

A strange occurrence is happening in Dalaran. The adventurer sends his troops to see what can be done. The soldiers encounter a crone and her broom.[7]

Holiday boss: Headless Horseman[]

Headless Horseman TCG

Art of the Headless Horseman

Available in the Dungeon Finder like other holiday bosses, the Headless Horseman can be queued for players from levels 10-70.

Once per day, he drops the Inv misc bag 28 halloween [Loot-Filled Pumpkin] for levels 50 and above, which can contain:

He always directly drops a piece or two of loot, which scales the ilvl appropriate for the player's level when it dropped:

For levels 49 and below, he drops the Inv misc bag 28 halloween [Loot-Stuffed Pumpkin].

Collectables[]

Hallow's End offers a decent amount of toys, companions, and other holiday-themed consumables.

Toys[]

Toys are available for purchase with Tricky Treats for 150 Tricky Treat each:

One toy is a drop from holiday-themed mobs on the Isle of Shadows [40, 81]VZ-Shadowmoon Valley (alternate universe)Blip on Draenor's Shadowmoon Valley:

One toy is a drop from a mob spawned in the player's level 3 mine in their garrison after purchasing and using Inv misc monsterspidercarapace 01 [Creepy Crawlers]:

Companion pets[]

Most pets are available for purchase with Tricky Treats for 150 Tricky Treat each:

One pet is a quest reward from an eight-step quest chain:

Other pets can be captured in the player's Garrison after purchasing and using Inv misc monsterspidercarapace 01 [Creepy Crawlers]:

Mounts[]

One permanent mount rarely is found inside the Inv misc bag 28 halloween [Loot-Filled Pumpkin]:

A holiday-limited mount is available for purchase for 150 Tricky Treat:

Cosmetic armor, costume sets, and pet disguises[]

One cosmetic helm costs 150 Tricky Treat:

Four cosmetic helms can be found inside the Inv misc bag felclothbag [Hag's Belongings] from the daily quest N [40-70 Daily] Under the Crooked Tree in Val'sharah:

Costume sets cost 200 Tricky Treat each:

Pet disguises cost 5 Tricky Treat each except for the Yipp-Saron costume, which requires 150 Tricky Treat:

Garrison decorations[]

Special vendors in Lunarfall and Frostwall sell various garrison decorations for 5 Spooky Supplies each:

Other consumables[]

Quests[]

Intro and emotes[]

This one-time quest awards 10 Tricky Treat and involves emoting to innkeepers in various capital cities. Level 45-and-above players will need to speak to Zidormi in Darkshore and outside the Ruins of Lordaeron to change to the old phase in order to complete these quests.

Shade of the Headless Horseman[]

At the low-level quest hubs outside most capital cities, the Shade of the Horseman attacks with some frequency. The daily quests award several Achievement halloween candy 01 [Tricky Treat]. Level 45-and-above players will need to speak to Zidormi outside the Ruins of Lordaeron to change to the old phase in order to complete these quests in Brill.

  1. A [10-70] Costumed Orphan Matron / H [10-70] Masked Orphan Matron - breadcrumb from capital cities to first quest hubs (Goldshire, Kharanos, Azure Watch, Razor Hill, Brill, or Falconwing Square)
  2. Fire Brigade Practice / Fire Training
  3. Dailies:

Attacking Stormwind/Undercity dailies[]

These dailies are required for the Achievement halloween rottenegg 01 [Rotten Hallow] achievement and award 1−3 Tricky Treat each for a total of 9 per day. Level 45-and-above players will need to speak to Zidormi outside the Ruins of Lordaeron to change to the old phase in order to complete the quests in Tirisfal Glades.

Candy buckets[]

Creepy Crate[]

This one-time quest chain awards the Inv crate 02 [Creepy Crate] combat pet, which cannot be crated and traded.

Bonefleet[]

At Lunarfall or Frostwall on Draenor, quest givers tell of rumors that the ghostly Bonefleet has returned to the Isle of Shadows in southern Shadowmoon Valley. Each quest rewards one or two Inv misc bag 28 halloween [Spooky Supplies], which can be converted into Achievement halloween candy 01 [Tricky Treat] at an even conversion rate.

Under the Crooked Tree[]

In Val'sharah, a new daily quest was added outside Bradensbrook [35, 56]VZ-Val'sharahBlip that rewards 4−6 Tricky Treat and a chance at one of four cosmetic helms.

  1. N [40-70] Beware of the Crooked Tree (optional)
  2. N [40-70 Daily] Under the Crooked Tree

Earning Tricky Treats[]

There are a few sources to earn Tricky Treats each day:

10 Tricky Treat are awarded from the one-time quest A [1-70] Hallow's End Treats for Jesper! / H [1-70] Hallow's End Treats for Spoops!.

The biggest source is Inv gauntlets 06 [Handful of Treats] from Candy Buckets at many inns. There are 133 buckets available to the Alliance, and 138 available to the Horde. Each Handful of Treats contains 0−3 Tricky Treat. The full list is on the Candy Bucket article.

Tricky Treat vendors[]

In 2011, vendors who use a Achievement halloween candy 01 [Tricky Treat] as currency were added. These children found a better way to get candy, and rather than trick or treating they plan to trade items to adventurers for candy.

Candy & Toy Vendor
Alliance Dorothy / Horde Chub
Item Cost Type
5x Inv misc slime 01 [Chewy Fel Taffy] 2 Tricky Treat Snack
5x Inv misc orb 05 [Pyroblast Cinnamon Ball] 2 Tricky Treat Snack
5x Inv misc gem pearl 06 [Soothing Spearmint Candy] 2 Tricky Treat Snack
5x Inv misc gem variety 02 [G.N.E.R.D.S.] 2 Tricky Treat Snack
10x Inv pick 03 [Tooth Pick] 2 Tricky Treat Cosmetic
Achievement halloween witch 01 [Magic Broom] 150 Tricky Treat Mount (holiday only)
Spell burningsoul [Little Wickerman] 150 Tricky Treat Cooking fire (Toy)
Inv misc horsecostume front [Horse Head Costume] 150 Tricky Treat Toy
Inv misc horsecostume back [Horse Tail Costume] 150 Tricky Treat Toy
Inv misc food 59 [Sinister Squashling] 150 Tricky Treat Companion
Achievement halloween cat 01 [Feline Familiar] 150 Tricky Treat Companion
Inv pet cats bombaycat [Widget the Departed] 150 Tricky Treat Companion
Trade archaeology catstatueemeraldeyes [Cursed Birman] 150 Tricky Treat Companion
5x Inv gnomish xray specs ["Mad Alchemist" Costume] 5 Tricky Treat Pug costume
5x Inv helmet 176 ["Lil' Starlet" Costume] 5 Tricky Treat Pug costume
5x Achievement boss cthun ["Yipp-Saron" Costume] 150 Tricky Treat Pug costume
Inv misc bag 28 halloween [Hallowed Helm] 150 Tricky Treat Cloth helm
Expansionicon wrathofthelichking [Exquisite Costume Set: "The Lich King"] 200 Tricky Treat Costume
Achievment boss madnessofdeathwing [Exquisite Costume Set: "Deathwing"] 200 Tricky Treat Costume
Achievement emeraldnightmare xavius [Exquisite Costume Set: "Xavius"] 200 Tricky Treat Costume
Inv icon heirloomtoken armor01 [Ancient Heirloom Armor Casing] 250 Tricky Treat Heirloom upgrade
Inv icon heirloomtoken armor02 [Timeworn Heirloom Armor Casing] 450 Tricky Treat Heirloom upgrade
Mask Vendor
For 2 Tricky Treat
For 5 Tricky Treat
Wand Vendor

These children sell Hallowed Wands for 2 Tricky Treat:

Achievements[]

Note
Note: This list is up to date as of Patch 10.1.7

Ceremonies[]

Undercity[]

At 4:10pm, 8:10pm, and midnight in the Ruins of Lordaeron, Lady Sylvanas Windrunner makes an appearance and gives the following speech:

Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: Children of the grave, heed my call!
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: In life, we suffered unspeakable tragedies.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: We watched as our homes were razed to the ground.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: We cried out in agony as our families were cut down before our eyes.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: Finally, in the face of such atrocities, we were denied even the release of death.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: Now, we burn this wickerman as a symbol of our victory against old enemies!
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: We paint our faces with the ash to send a message to new enemies - a declaration to those who fear and revile us as monsters.
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: To those who would question our place in this world...
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: We are NOT monsters! We are NOT the mindless wretches of a ghoul army!
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: No... we are a force even more terrifying...
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: We are the chill in a coward's spine...
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: We are the instruments of an unyielding ire...
Lady Sylvanas Windrunner yells: WE ARE THE FORSAKEN!!!

Stormwind City[]

At 4:10pm, 8:10pm, and midnight outside Stormwind City, King Genn Greymane makes an appearance to give a speech.

Ten minutes before Genn's speech:
Celestine of the Harvest yells: The Wickerman festivities will begin in ten minutes! Please join us just outside the gates of Stormwind City and celebrate Hallow's End!
Genn Greymane yells: Sons and daughters of Gilneas! Friends and allies old and new! Please, come close!
Genn Greymane yells: As you know, Hallow's End is a celebration of transition... of change.
Genn Greymane yells: The people of Gilneas understand the gravity of change all too well.
Genn Greymane yells: For we have endured much... far beyond what any of us could have imagined.
Genn Greymane yells: However, this is a time of neither mourning nor grief.
Genn Greymane yells: It is an opportunity to mock the fearsome - to gaze boldly into the grim unknown and laugh!
Genn Greymane yells: It is a time to celebrate new friends and the future we may forge together.
Genn Greymane yells: New struggles await us with each dawn, and uncertainty weighs upon us all.
Genn Greymane yells: As you stand before me, I pray you cast your burdens behind me.
Genn Greymane yells: Let this wickerman embody any unrest within us.
Genn Greymane yells: With turmoil as tinder, let it blaze; may it temper us against what tomorrow may bring.
Genn Greymane yells: Torches ready!
Genn Greymane yells: Let the flames fly! Hallow's End is upon us!

Trivia[]

Hallow's End card back

A card back themed after Hallow's End in Hearthstone.

  • In Hearthstone, the Hallow's End card back was rewarded for achieving Rank 20 in Ranked Season 7, which took place during October 2014. The flavor text reads: "The Hallow’s End candy bucket! Or the Headless Horseman’s spare head! Stick your hand in and find out."

Previous additions by year[]

2019[]

2018[]

2017[]

2016[]

2015[]

Inv misc bag 28 halloween [Spooky Supplies] items
Item Cost Type
Inv misc monsterspidercarapace 01 [Creepy Crawlers] 5 Spooky Supplies Summons three holiday pets to battle, plus Arachnis, a rare mob who drops Inv misc bag enchantedrunecloth [Sack of Spectral Spiders]
Ability rogue disguise [Ghoulish Guises] 5 Spooky Supplies Transforms the garrison's guards into festive appearances matching humanoid Hallowed Wands
Trade archaeology draenei candelabra [Hallow's Glow] 5 Spooky Supplies Summons pumpkins, lanterns and other appropriate decorations for your garrison
Achievement guildperk gmail [Seer's Invitation] 5 Spooky Supplies Invites an arakkoan seer to your garrison, who in turn brings along some Ghastly Guests
Achievement faction brewmaster [Witch's Brew] 5 Spooky Supplies A pandaren brew witch sets up outside the Town Hall, offering a special brew that transforms players into Alementals
Achievement halloween candy 01 [Tricky Treat] 1 Spooky Supplies Currency conversion

2014[]

HallowsEndCat

Being a cat during Hallow's End isn't so bad...

In the RPG[]

Icon-RPG This section contains information from the Warcraft RPG which is considered non-canon.

The day was once used for a festival near the end of harvest for humans of Lordaeron and Stormwind. The Humans would throw branches onto the Wickerman in symbolism of their past regrets and failures, in the hopes that the fire of the Wickerman would burn them away to allow for a better future. The Forsaken later bastardized this practice, and now use the evening for their mysterious "Wickerman" rituals.[8]

See also[]

Patch changes[]

  • Warlords of Draenor Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14):
    • New items added for purchase, candy buckets updated with new model.
    • Fires caused by the Headless Horseman's town attacks are now completely doused by water instead of just growing smaller.
  • Cataclysm Patch 4.2.0 (2011-06-28): Overhauled with new daily quests and an Alliance Wickerman.
  • Bc icon Patch 2.2.2 (2007-10-02): Headless Horseman holiday boss added.
  • WoW Icon update Patch 1.8.0 (2005-10-10): Added.

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