StarFest 2026: Guardian of Flames on Artix Entertainment

Seven Stars. One Guardian. Eternal Glory.

No rest for the wicked... or the good! If you thought you'd get a chance to chill after your latest adventures in saving the world, think again. The stars are causing mischief again, and Empress Miko and Aria need your help! Last time, it was Byakko the White Tiger that was playing tricks, but a new constellation is rising to wreak havoc: the Vermillion Bird Suzaku. What was once a peaceful mountain has become overrun with tourists because Suzaku wants attention and... *sigh* stardom. (Is this the first-ever Influencer Constellation?)

This weekend's new update is lit with more than just camera flashes... because everything's on fire.* O_O

Release Details

New Event: StarFest 2026, Guardian of Flames
Fiery New Rewards: new item drops + merge shop update
Tyronius' Wedding Gifts: new Eternal Flames in the Featured Gear Shop, then find his NPC, a quest and rare rewards next week!
Featured Rare Sets: Blazin' & Beachin' Summer Collection, Pt 1

Weekend Daily Gifts & Boosts

Server Boost: Get double EXP until Monday!
Saturday: rare Hinokami Kunai mace + dagger from Suzaku in /VermillionCliffs
Sunday: seasonal Junicorn Axes of Friendship from Rainbrutalcorn in /Pastelia

* This is fine.

Stellar Rewards

We've got a red-hot array of new 0 AC gear dropping this weekend to help you sear the face off of any opponent foolish enough to fight you. Head to /vermillionfliffs to battle Suzaku and earn new boss drops, or collect merge resources to craft the StarDiviner of Suzaku set. The stars are watching...

Merge Shop

StarDiviner of Suzaku
StarDiviner Hair (male + female)
Constellation of Suzaku cape
Suzaku StarDiviner cape
Suzaku StarDiviner Mystique cape
Suzaku StarDiviner Aura cape
Winged Suzaku Stave

Boss Drops

Onsen Enthusiast armor
Onsen Enthusiast Hair (male + female)
Onsen Expert armor
Tejat Muse Moth Pet

2024: Nova Empyrean Dragon Battle

For Empress Miko's celebration, 28 stars merged to form a Cosmic Dragon, and they descended to our world... to battle YOU! This stellar creature believes that by defeating the Eternal Dragon of Time, it will ascend to godhood, its place as a constellation permanently fixed in the cosmos. Return next week as we continue the adventure with another Empyrean boss battle in /novashrine!

2024: Tiger of Twilight

The seven wayward stars are whole again and ready to return to the sky. But before they ascend and restore the constellation Byakko, White Tiger of the West, they’ve got one last challenge for you. Ready or not, prepare to shine this weekend in a battle of brilliance, bravery, blazing glory.

Beware the beast built from starstuff. But if you're ready to battle, /join whitetigerpoint now!

Celestial Paladin & the Star Light of Destiny

Nothing shines quite as brightly as a Paladin on a mission... unless they've got plate armor made of starstuff! Battle the Cosmic Dragons in the /Novashrine or /AstralShrine maps to craft the pieces of the Celestial Paladin set.

OUT OF THIS WORLD NEWS: the Star Light of Destiny axe is available in six of Artix Entertainment's games this month! Battle to unlock it in AQWorlds, AQ3D, AdventureQuest, DragonFable, EpicDuel and MechQuest.

Celestial Paladin Set
Armor deals 50% more damage to Undead when equipped

Requirements:

ArchPaladin Armor
Blinding Aura
Star of the Empyrean x14
Star Piece x50

Star Light of Destiny Axe
Weapon deals 75% more damage to both Undead and Dragonkin when equipped

Requirements:

Ascended Light of Destiny
Blackhole Light of Dread Space
Void Light of Destiny
Polished Blinding Light of Destiny
Hollowborn Shadow of Fate
Obsidian Light of Destiny
Ultimate Blinding Light of Destiny
Sanctified Light of Destiny
Star of the Empyrean x28
Star Piece x100
Dragonblade of Nulgath OR Dark Dragon Slayer's Halberd

Note: The Cosmic Dragon maps, bosses, and rewards are all permanently available.

Stay up to date with new release plans and boosts on the Artix Calendar and see what the latest Bug Fixes and Balance Changes are in their patch notes.