HEX Update – Spooky Scary

Hi HEXers! There’s no Invitational Qualifier tomorrow because it’s VIP weekend. Before we talk about the tasty alternate art cards to be won this weekend, let’s get into the holiday spirit.

Haunted Harvest

Halloween is the best holiday of the year—candy, cute kids, scary movies, and completely ridiculous “sexy” costumes. In Entrath, Haunted Harvest is celebrated. We have plenty of treats for players to pick up starting on Monday, October 26th.

Ethereal Caller is getting into the swing of things this season and she’s bringing an alternate art Phantom with her to the party. Spooky! You can pick her up as participation in any tournament (not head-to-head).

For those of you clearning Frost Ring Arena, you can pick up Harvester’s Reaper. This blood spirit has two haunted items—Bow of Soul’s Chill (not Bowl of Soul’s Chili, though that sounds delicious) and Harvest Medallion. You win this card and these items by beating the tier 2 and tier 4 bosses.

You can read the announcement for all the details.

VIP Weekend

It’s time to win some cards!

Please note that some time zones are experiencing the end of daylight savings time this weekend, so check your event times.

Start times listed in CEST below:

Friday: 19:00

Saturday: 04:00, 12:00, 20:00

Start times listed in CET below: PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE!

Sunday: 02:00, 17:00

Start times listed in PDT below:

Friday: 10:00 AM, 7:00 PM

Saturday: 3:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM

Start times listed in EDT below:

Friday: 1:00 PM, 10:00 PM

Saturday: 6:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 9:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 PM

If you are not yet a HEX VIP and don’t want to miss out on these tournaments, you should definitely become one. Head to the in-game store and choose 1 month, 3 months, or 12 months. With your purchase, you get a pack per week of the current set plus tickets to allow entry into these events (tournament entry fees still apply). Players who sign up for the full year also get the exclusive Cerulean Mirror Knight Alternate Art sleeve! See the VIP FAQ for more information.

PVE Card Previews

In the spirit of Haunted Harvest, we’re featuring two ghastly blood cards! Blood cards are quite literal—they tempt you with dark powers, but at no trivial cost. They slowly drain your life force until you’re gone, and then move on to the next person who seeks what blood magic offers.

Like many cards, Contract Killing kills a troop. This card is very different though, as it’s not interested in power from your resources. No, it wants a piece of you. Signed in blood, this card slowly drains you until the contract is fulfilled.

That’s not even to speak of the twisted horrors found from blood magic. When you make a deal with Stalker of Marbaras, you make a deal with darkness. The only currency he cares for is your vitality and for that, you’ll gain incredible power. As Marbaras is the avatar of greed, you must be wary of any deal his minions offer. Should your ambition be greater than your fortitude, they’ll gladly feast on your body until you’re nothing but bones.

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