Attack of the Frostwolves 2014 FAQ

What's this event all about?

At the grand Winter Event, the Frostwolf and his generals will be attacking the Pirate Storm world. You can fight him and his lackeys across bonus maps, quests and guild island invasions. Unlock items only available from the trader during the Winter Event.​

How long will the event run?

The event starts on December 10, 2014 at noon and ends on January 9, 2015 at noon. 10 event quests and bonus maps will be available for play during the first 10 days; they give players the chance to earn discounts on event items. 3 additional bonus maps will be unlocked on the eleventh day.​

Will there be special quests during the event?

Yes, we've prepared ten event quests for you. Each completed quest unlocks an event map and rewards you a 10% discount on the event ship. Like normal bonus maps, the event maps can only be played one time (either by successfully completing it or by losing all lives). So make sure you have enough strength before entering a map!​

If I miss an event map, will I be able to play it afterwards?

No, you can only enter an event map on its respective day. Previously activated event quests will still be playable and you'll receive the normal rewards of XP and gold.​

Which bonus maps are available?

There are 6 bonus maps in all.
Icewind Cliffs, Snowdrift, Frostfire, Icebreath, Black-Ice Ballad and Frostbite. A different map is possible each day. You must unlock the map by completing a special quest. The first three maps give you a rebate on the "Fist of Icegard" ship or the new "Blizzard" ship. It is possible to earn a 100% rebate. On several maps you'll need the "Icebreaker" event ammunition. The last three maps will be unlocked on the 11th day of the event and can be played daily.​

Will there be special NPCs during the event?

Yes, for Map 10 and above there'll be 2 Frostwolf generals causing trouble. Find and defeat them to claim your prize. Warning: they're highly elusive.​

What is the Guild Island Invasion and how can you take part?

There are 3 guild islands under siege by foreign pirate masters. Expect stub-fang frostwolves, snap-jaw frostwolves and rabid frostwolves. The invasion islands can be found on the guild window under the Island list. For each successful raid on the invasion islands you'll receive invasion points.​

These are needed to unlock the event booty. An invasion can be launched by anyone with the necessary guild rights.​

What rewards are available?

Beyond the "Fist of Icegard" ship and its "Iceberg Deck," there are also other rewards for successful plundering of the invasion islands. The rewards can be found in the guild window under rewards / invasion. The "Frostbrand" ship, which can be purchased for gold, is also listed there. The exclusive "Might of the Winter" winter event set can also be purchased from the trader.​

Will there be event ammo?

Yes, event ammo will be offered in the shop (December 10, 2014 to January 9, 2015). It is required to kill NPCs on the Frostfire and Frosty Death event maps. In addition, the event ammo causes doubled cannonball damages on all event maps. They also cause double damages on guild islands captured by the ice wolves.​

How do I acquire event ammo?

You can loot event ammo on the maps Snowdrift, Frostfire, Black-ice Ballad and Frosty Death, or receive them there as a reward. It's also available from the trader, of course.​

Will there be event cannons?

Yes, there's a certain chance of receiving an event cannon after successful completion of the map Black-ice Ballad. This chance is 100% for the map Frosty Death. You can also unlocked additional cannons during the invasions!​