The Dragon Bash festival has returned to Hoelbrak! Starting today and running until July 8, the norn capital has once again transformed into a celebration of defiance, laughter, and a whole lot of piñata smashing!

Dragon Bash is open to players of all levels, and it’s packed with activities you can jump into right away. From brawling with holographic dragons to betting on moas, there’s something for every kind of adventurer. And of course, there’s a fresh batch of rewards to earn, including the new Raven-Blessed Visage, the Sacred Raven’s weapon set, and more! Check out the full release notes for all the details for today’s festival!

Dragon Bash Rewards

No festival is complete without prizes, and Dragon Bash is packed with them. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick daily objective or diving deep into the full event, there are plenty of ways to earn new rewards and celebrate the season.

The (Annual) Dragon Bash Feats meta-achievement returns for another year of festival traditions. By finishing this year’s meta-achievement, you’ll earn the Raven-Blessed Visage, a striking avian helm imbued with the solemn power of the raven. In case you missed them, rewards from previous years can be purchased from the Dragon Bash merchant.

In addition, a new weapon set passed down from norn ancestry is now available. Earn your choice of the Sacred Raven’s weapon collection by progressing through the meta-achievement with additional selections available through the (Weekly) Dragon Bash Festivities achievements.

Three new Uncrowned Legend’s weapons—warhorn, trident, and greatsword—have also been added as rare drops from dragon coffers, but they can also be purchased from Sparking Stone, a Dragon Bash weapons vendor in Hoelbrak. Brandishing these storied armaments in battle will give your foes pause!

Beyond achievement rewards, this year’s Dragon Bash introduces a host of new collectibles and decorations. The Mini Golden Labrador makes its debut as a heart-melting festival companion, ready to follow you across Tyria with tail wags.

For decorators and builders, Deft Lahar is visiting Hoelbrak for the festival and has a variety of homestead-tailored recipes for purchase. Six new homestead recipe books are available, each unlocking homestead versions of popular Dragon Bash-themed guild hall decorations. Titled Homestead Recipe Book: Dragon Bash, Volumes 1 through 6, these collections are perfect for bringing a bit of the festival home.

Additionally, five new decorations will be available for both homesteads and guild halls. You can add warmth with the classic Norn Brazier, construct dramatic layouts with the Norn Stair, and bring rugged northern charm to your space with the Norn Structure and Norn Stone Structure. The centerpiece, the Raven Hall, offers a majestic architectural touch worthy of honoring Tyria’s enduring resilience.

Special Dragon Bash-themed objectives will be added to the Wizard’s Vault for the duration of the festival. These limited-time tasks will guide you toward festive content while helping you rack up Astral Acclaim for even more rewards.

Where to Go

The Dragon Bash festival is located in Hoelbrak. Check your in-game mail for an Invitation to Dragon Bash, and double-click the item to teleport instantly to Hoelbrak. The festivities can be found all over the city.

What to Do

When you enter Hoelbrak, the entire city will be decorated for Dragon Bash! New activities are also available during this time. There are dragon piñatas all over the city, and you can smash them to obtain zhaitaffy, the main currency used in this festival. So, get to smashing all those candy-hoarding dragons!

If you’re looking for something fast and fiery, you can spend time betting on the moa racing! Choose your favorite feathery friend and cheer for them. If you’re teamwork oriented, the Dragon Arena is made just for you! Destroy mighty holographic dragon champions with other players.

There are also two adventures available in the city: Piñata Bashing and Time Trial: Dragon Bash Rally. The latter will allow you to race through the city with a time limit. An event variant where you can compete against others will also pop up from time to time. If you don’t have a roller beetle, you can rent one from a nearby race coordinator. Piñata Bashing is a more rigorous version of dragon smashing, with a time limit and special skills.

Finally, there is the Hologram Stampede located outside Hoelbrak. This event will occur in Wayfarer Foothills, Dredgehaunt Cliffs, Lornar’s Pass, and Snowden Drifts. On the right side of your screen, you can check where it will happen next. In each round of the stampede, you’ll have to destroy as many holograms as possible by activating hologram devices spread across the map. This is a public event, and you’ll have help from other players also participating in your map!

Dragon Bash ends on July 8, so make sure you log in and bash and smash those dragons!