Hallow’s End (October 18 – November 1, 2025) marks World of Warcraft‘s annual celebration of the Forsaken’s break from the Scourge. Major cities take on a haunted atmosphere, with seasonal decorations, events, and rewards themed around trickery, fire, and the Headless Horseman.
In this guide, you’ll find an overview of everything available during Hallow’s End:
- Dungeon boss: the Headless Horseman encounter, including loot and hard mode mechanics
- Loot-Filled Pumpkin and account-wide rare drop rules
- Trick-or-treating via Candy Buckets across all continents and Khaz Algar
- Wickerman Festival buffs and locations
- Shade of the Horseman town attacks and reward chests
- Daily quests, faction objectives, and Tricky Treats as event currency
- Vendor rewards: toys, pets, mounts, costumes, and heirloom upgrades
- All permanent collectibles including transmogs and fun consumables
- Legacy content in Draenor and Val’sharah
- New War Within additions and Trading Post tie-ins
- Achievements tied to the “Hallowed Be Thy Name” meta
- Time-efficiency tips for collectors, completionists, and casual players
Hallow’s End Core Activities and Global Events
Hallow’s End is packed with activities, from a special dungeon boss and city-wide events to candy collecting across the globe. Most outdoor events are accessible from level 10 or higher.
Headless Horseman Boss Guide: Loot, Mechanics, Hard Mode
The centerpiece of the event is the Headless Horseman dungeon boss, located in the Graveyard of the Scarlet Monastery. This encounter is accessible to players level 10 and up via the dungeon finder tool. The fight in this holiday dungeon involves phases where players must damage the Horseman, his detached head, and waves of pumpkin adds.
- Loot-Filled Pumpkin: Your first victory against the Horseman each day (per character) awards a Loot-Filled Pumpkin. The Headless Horseman drops can include high-level epic rings, the coveted The Horseman’s Reins mount, and the Arfus pet. While characters as low as level 10 can queue for the encounter, the rewards from the Loot-Filled Pumpkin (such as gear) will only scale to the maximum level for characters who are level 60 or higher.
- Account-Wide Drop Chance: The increased chance for rare drops applies only to the first kill across your entire account each day. Subsequent kills on other characters have a significantly lower drop rate.
- Hard Mode: For an increased challenge, a hard mode can be activated by accepting curses from the Wicker Men at the instance entrance. These curses affect players, with hard mode mechanics such as periodic shadowflame zones or hallucinations requiring dispels. While these cursed enemies improve the drop chance of rare items, hard mode does not add exclusive loot or extra currency. Successfully defeating the boss with all four curses active awards the “Kickin’ With the Wick” achievement.
Candy Bucket Locations & Trick-or-Treating Guide
A primary activity is to trick or treat by visiting inns across Azeroth and beyond.
- How it Works: Inside most inns, you’ll find a pumpkin-shaped Candy Bucket. Interacting with it provides a one-time quest that rewards a Handful of Treats, containing 1-3 Tricky Treats and a chance for other goodies. Visit candy buckets across Azeroth to quickly earn Tricky Treats for currency and progress towards treats achievements.
- Locations: You can visit the candy buckets in nearly every zone with a friendly inn, from the Eastern Kingdoms and Kalimdor to the Broken Isles, the Dragon Isles zones, and the new zones of Khaz Algar.
Wickerman Festival Buffs and Event Location
Outside Stormwind and the Ruins of Lordaeron, the Wickerman Festival provides powerful buffs, including a two-hour, 10% bonus to experience and reputation gains.
- Experience & Reputation Buff: Clicking the ignited ashes at the base of the Wickerman grants a two-hour, 10% bonus to experience from kills and all reputation gains. This buff is lost on death, but it can be reapplied instantly by clicking the ashes again.
Shade of the Horseman Attacks: Rewards and Timer
Low-level villages come under attack by the Shade of the Horseman. This event occurs approximately every 30 minutes in each eligible location. Players can defend these towns—such as Razor Hill for the Horde or Azure Watch for the Alliance—by using buckets of water to extinguish fires. Successfully defending Razor Hill or Azure Watch causes the Shade to land, allowing players to fight him for a Crudely Wrapped Gift containing more treats and items.
Tricky Treats Currency, Daily Quests, and Vendors
Holiday Currency: Tricky Treats
Tricky Treats are the main currency for this world event. They are earned from candy buckets, daily quests, and other activities. With so many Tricky Treats available, players can purchase a vast array of items from seasonal vendors.
Holiday Quests
An annual quest sends players for Hallow’s End treats by performing emotes for innkeepers. Additionally, four daily quests are available, picked up from NPCs near the Wickerman festivals for both factions. They can involve dropping stink bombs on the opposing capital cities to ruin Hallow’s End for them, or cleaning up the mess from an attack on your own Horde celebration or Alliance celebration. Completing daily quests provides a steady stream of currency.
Vendor Rewards
Holiday vendors are located near the Wickerman festivals, including Chub (Horde, outside Undercity) and Dorothy (Alliance, outside Stormwind). They sell a wide variety of items for Tricky Treats, from toys and transmog gear to heirloom upgrades.
Sample Item Prices:
- Battle Pets & Toys: Typically 150 Tricky Treats
- Temporary Mount (Magic Broom): 150 Tricky Treats
- Exquisite Costume Sets: 200 Tricky Treats
- Masks and Wands: 2-5 Tricky Treats
All Mounts, Dragonriding Customizations, and Pets
Hallow’s End is a prime time for collectors to acquire unique, spooky-themed items.
Mounts & Dragonriding Customizations
- The Horseman’s Reins: A highly sought-after flying mount, this is a rare drop from the Headless Horseman dungeon.
- Windborne Velocidrake: Hallow’s End Armor: A Dragonriding customization that also drops from the Loot-Filled Pumpkin.
Battle Pets, Toys, and Fun Items
- Battle Pets: Several spooky companions are available, including the Sinister Squashling pet and Arfus.
- Toys: Permanent toys include the Headless Horseman’s Hearthstone and the two-part Horse Head Costume and Horse Tail Costume.
- Fun Consumables: Don’t miss out on temporary items. Weighted Jack-o’-Lanterns can be tossed to place a pumpkin head on other players (required for the “Check Your Head” achievement), while the various hallowed wands listed apply temporary costumes like pirates or skeletons. To complete “The Masquerade” achievement, you must be transformed by these wands; note that wands can only be used on other party members, not on yourself. The Exquisite Costume Set: “The Lich King” is also a popular purchase.
- Other Unique Collectibles: In addition to the main rewards, players have a chance to find The Scarlet Key, a unique item that can drop from the Loot-Filled Pumpkin. This key is a nostalgic flavor item that allows access to the old, locked doors within the Scarlet Monastery‘s Armory and Cathedral wings, letting players explore the classic instances outside of the holiday dungeon context.
Hallow’s End Transmog Sets and Costumes
For transmog, Hallow’s End offers several unique appearances.
- The Hallowed Helm is a classic cosmetic piece that can be transmogged during the event.
- The Patched Harvest Golem set includes pieces from the boss and the vendor, like the Patched Harvest Golem’s Post.
- The Bucket of Morbid Treats is a unique off hand item.
Legacy Content: Draenor Garrison & Val’sharah Witch Hats
- Draenor Garrisons: Players can acquire Garrison decorations and complete a short questline to unlock daily quests. Pepe can also be found in the garrison, offering his spooky scarecrow costume.
- Legion: The daily quest at the Crooked Tree rewards a chance at cosmetic hats.
New for Hallow’s End 2025: War Within & Trading Post Rewards
The event continues to evolve. For The War Within, players can expect:
- New candy buckets in the Khaz Algar zones, for the new Tricks and Treats of Khaz Algar achievement.
- New transmog items for purchase, including the Ensemble: Prowler’s Faded Headgear.
The Trading Post rotation begins on October 1 and lasts through October 31, featuring themed items like the Headless Horseman’s Hallow Charger mount variants — The Headless Horseman’s Chilling Charger, The Headless Horseman’s Ghoulish Charger, The Headless Horseman’s Burning Charger.
Hallow’s End Achievements and Meta Title Guide
Hallow’s End offers numerous treats achievements for players to collect. These are divided between the main meta-achievement required for the event’s title and several standalone goals for completionists.
Meta-Achievement: Hallowed Be Thy Name
Reward: Title — “…the Hallowed”
Requirement: Complete all listed sub-achievements during Hallow’s End.
Total Required: 11
| Achievement | Objective | Notes / Tips |
| Trick or Treat! | Loot a Handful of Treats from any Candy Bucket. | Visit any inn with a pumpkin bucket. |
| Out With It | Eat too many Tricky Treats and vomit. | Usually 3–5 treats are enough. |
| Bring Me The Head of… Oh Wait | Defeat the Headless Horseman in Scarlet Monastery. | Queue for the event dungeon via Dungeon Finder. |
| The Savior of Hallow’s End | Complete a village defense quest during a Shade of the Horseman attack. | Available at Razor Hill (Horde) or Azure Watch (Alliance). |
| That Sparkling Smile | Use a Tooth Pick to show off your smile. | Found in Handful of Treats or bought for 2 Tricky Treats. |
| Rotten Hallow (Alliance/Horde) | Complete your faction’s sabotage and cleanup quests. | 4 dailies total; Stormwind/Undercity variants. |
| G.N.E.R.D. Rage | Earn 10 honorable kills while under the G.N.E.R.D.S. candy buff. | Use candy from treat bags and join a Battleground. |
| Check Your Head | Use Weighted Jack-o’-Lanterns on every playable race. | Looted from Horseman or gift chests; affects other players. |
| The Masquerade | Be transformed by every Hallowed Wand type. | Buy wands from Darla or Stymie for 2 Treats each (7 total). |
| Sinister Calling | Obtain the Sinister Squashling pet and Hallowed Helm. | Drops from Horseman or vendor for 150 Treats each. |
| Tricks and Treats of Azeroth | Complete the Candy Bucket achievements for Kalimdor, Eastern Kingdoms, and Outland. | Visit all inn buckets on those continents. |
Additional Achievements (Optional)
These achievements do not count toward Hallowed Be Thy Name but can be completed for extra points and collection progress.
| Achievement | Objective | Notes / Tips |
| The Mask Task | Obtain one Flimsy Mask during Hallow’s End. | Drops from treat bags or vendor (Farina/Spanky) for 2 Treats. |
| A Mask for All Occasions | Collect all 24 unique Flimsy Masks. | Includes both male and female masks for every classic race. |
| Tricks and Treats of Northrend | Visit every Candy Bucket in Northrend. | Found in inns across the continent. |
| Tricks and Treats of Cataclysm | Visit every Candy Bucket in Cataclysm zones. | Includes Hyjal, Deepholm, Uldum, Twilight Highlands. |
| Tricks and Treats of Pandaria | Visit every Candy Bucket in Pandaria. | Inns in Jade Forest, Kun-Lai, etc. |
| Tricks and Treats of the Dragon Isles | Visit every Candy Bucket in the Dragon Isles. | Added during Dragonflight. |
| Tricks and Treats of Khaz Algar | Visit every Candy Bucket in Khaz Algar. | New for The War Within (2025). |
| A Frightening Friend | Find Pepe wearing his Scarecrow costume in your Garrison. | Pepe is perched in your Draenor Garrison graveyard area. Reward: A Tiny Scarecrow Costume |
Feats of Strength (Rare & Limited)
| Achievement | Objective | Notes / Tips |
| The Horseman’s Reins | Obtain The Horseman’s Reins mount from the Loot-Filled Pumpkin. | Extremely rare drop (~0.5% chance). |
| The Lick King | Obtain the Arfus battle pet from the Loot-Filled Pumpkin. | Very rare drop; account-wide pet. |
Quick Guide: Best Hallow’s End Activities by Playstyle
How you approach Hallow’s End depends on your goals:
- Collectors: Prioritize your first Headless Horseman kill of the day across all characters to maximize mount chances. Complete candy bucket runs early to stock up on Tricky Treats for pets, toys, and transmogs.
- Completionists: Focus on achievements tied to the Hallowed Be Thy Name meta, such as Sinister Calling and Check Your Head. Complete the faction dailies and use items like the Tooth Pick for That Sparkling Smile.
- Casual Players: The most efficient activities for quick progress are the daily dungeon clear for loot, defending your faction’s village from the Shade of the Horseman, and picking up the Wickerman buff for extra experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Hallow’s End 2025 start and end in World of Warcraft?
The Hallow’s End 2025 world event runs from October 18 through November 1, 2025. During these two weeks, players across all regions can participate in spooky seasonal activities that celebrate the liberation of the Forsaken. It’s a time filled with festive decorations, trick-or-treating across Azeroth, and a variety of limited-time rewards including mounts, pets, transmog sets, and toys that are only available while the event is active.
Where are the main Hallow’s End festival locations?
The main hubs of Hallow’s End celebrations can be found outside the gates of Stormwind City for the Alliance, and in the Ruins of Lordaeron above Undercity for the Horde. Each hub features vendors, Wickerman effigies, daily quests, and event decorations that set the tone for the season. Players can also find smaller celebrations and Candy Buckets scattered throughout inns across all continents, creating a world-spanning Halloween atmosphere.
How do I fight the Headless Horseman in Hallow’s End?
The Headless Horseman serves as the holiday boss encounter for Hallow’s End. Players can queue for his fight through the Group Finder (Holiday Dungeon tab) at level 10 or higher. The battle takes place in the Scarlet Monastery Graveyard, featuring multiple phases where you must sever and destroy the Horseman’s head while dodging flaming pumpkins and spectral adds. Defeating him rewards a Loot-Filled Pumpkin, which can contain exclusive mounts, toys, and rare loot.
What rewards can drop from the Loot-Filled Pumpkin?
The Loot-Filled Pumpkin is the primary reward container from the Headless Horseman fight. It has a small chance to drop The Horseman’s Reins mount, Arfus pet, and Windborne Velocidrake: Hallow’s End Armor appearance. Players can also receive epic rings, consumables, weighted jack-o’-lanterns, and Tricky Treats. The first daily completion per account has an increased drop chance, making it the best method to obtain rare items during the event.
How does the Headless Horseman Hard Mode work?
In 2025, Hallow’s End introduced an optional Hard Mode for the Headless Horseman encounter. To activate it, players must interact with the Wicker Men at the dungeon’s entrance, each one applying a different Cursed effect to the fight — such as cursed flames, shadow illusions, or spectral add spawns. Completing the encounter with all curses active awards the “Kickin’ With the Wick” achievement, as well as additional loot chances and exclusive cosmetics.
How do Candy Buckets work during Hallow’s End?
Candy Buckets are interactive containers placed inside inns throughout Azeroth and beyond. Clicking a bucket grants a Handful of Treats, which contains Tricky Treats (currency), random candies, and occasionally toys, wands, or masks. Each inn’s bucket can only be looted once per character, encouraging players to travel across continents to complete achievements like Tricks and Treats of Azeroth. Visiting all buckets provides both currency and achievement progress.
Where are all Candy Buckets located in 2025?
For Hallow’s End 2025, Candy Buckets are found across Eastern Kingdoms, Kalimdor, Outland, Northrend, Pandaria, the Dragon Isles, and Khaz Algar. Visiting each region’s set of buckets completes the Tricks and Treats achievements for that zone. The newest addition, Tricks and Treats of Khaz Algar, introduces brand-new inns and landmarks within The War Within expansion zones, giving collectors additional routes to farm Tricky Treats efficiently.
What can I buy with Tricky Treats in Hallow’s End?
Tricky Treats act as the seasonal currency for Hallow’s End. They can be exchanged at vendors like Chub and Dorothy for a wide variety of collectibles — including toys, pets, consumables, heirloom upgrades, and cosmetic transmog ensembles. Popular items this year include the Headless Horseman’s Hearthstone, Little Wickerman, Magic Broom, and the new Ensemble: Prowler’s Faded Headgear. Players aiming to complete their collections will need several hundred Tricky Treats.
Who are the Hallow’s End vendors in The War Within?
The main Hallow’s End vendors are Chub for the Horde in Undercity and Dorothy for the Alliance in Stormwind. They offer most of the event’s pets, toys, and armor ensembles in exchange for Tricky Treats. Additional vendors include Darla and Stymie, who specialize in Hallowed Wands used for the Masquerade achievement. Each vendor also sells limited-edition consumables, masks, and themed food items exclusive to the holiday.
What are the best rewards to get from Hallow’s End 2025?
The most sought-after Hallow’s End rewards include The Horseman’s Reins flying mount, Arfus the undead hound pet, Feline Familiar, Little Wickerman toy, Patched Harvest Golem transmog set, and Headless Horseman’s Hearthstone. Collectors will also want to obtain the Exquisite Costume Sets inspired by bosses like the Lich King and Deathwing, as well as limited-time consumables and wands for transformation effects.
What achievements are required for “the Hallowed” title?
The Hallowed Be Thy Name meta-achievement grants the “%s the Hallowed” title. To earn it, players must complete a set of eleven Hallow’s End achievements, including Trick or Treat!, Sinister Calling, Check Your Head, Rotten Hallow, The Masquerade, That Sparkling Smile, Out With It, G.N.E.R.D. Rage, Bring Me The Head of… Oh Wait, and Tricks and Treats of Azeroth. Completing this meta unlocks one of the most iconic seasonal titles in the game.
How do I complete G.N.E.R.D. Rage easily?
To complete the G.N.E.R.D. Rage achievement, consume a G.N.E.R.D.S. candy to gain the event buff, then achieve 10 honorable kills in PvP while it’s active. The buff is obtained from Handfuls of Treats or can be purchased directly for Tricky Treats. Entering Battlegrounds or toggling War Mode in open-world zones ensures fast progress. Remember to reapply the candy if the buff wears off before finishing the required kills.
How do I get the Patched Harvest Golem’s Post transmog item?
The Patched Harvest Golem’s Post is part of the Harvest Golem transmog ensemble, themed after the mechanical scarecrows of Westfall. It can drop from the Headless Horseman’s Loot-Filled Pumpkin or be bought from Chub or Dorothy for 100 Tricky Treats. The set includes matching armor pieces like the Patched Harvest Golem’s Pauldrons, Boots, Gloves, and Belt, making it a standout option for themed transmogs and roleplay sets.
What’s new for Hallow’s End in The War Within expansion?
The 2025 edition of Hallow’s End introduces several updates tied to The War Within expansion, including new Candy Buckets in Khaz Algar, an expanded Hard Mode Horseman encounter, and new collectible items like the Ensemble: Prowler’s Faded Headgear. The Trading Post also features limited-time Hallow’s End–themed cosmetics that complement the event, from spooky mounts to Witchlight-style toys.
What’s the best way to farm Tricky Treats efficiently?
The most efficient Tricky Treat farming route involves combining Candy Bucket runs, daily festival quests, and the Headless Horseman dungeon. Completing the festival dailies near the Wickerman each day, looting every Candy Bucket across Azeroth, and killing the Horseman on one character per day will maximize your Tricky Treat income. Dedicated collectors often reach 1,000+ Treats within the first week of the event.
