A maniacal tyrant ruled over Kryta 500 years ago. He was so oppressive that his people became the usurpers of his throne. They sought out retribution against him, violently dismembering his body and exiling his spirit to the Underworld in a gruesome fashion. The lowly king was thought to be shunned from the mortal realm 364 days of every year. 364. The Mad King is rumored to rest not-so-peacefully on Halloween nights.
The Guild Wars 2 universe is undoubtedly buzzing over the Shadow of the Mad King Halloween event. For starters, players get free devil horns, and the Gem Store is filled with scary items. Secondly, this event includes costumes that grant players Halloween-themed skills and there are potions that transform players into phantoms and ghouls. Shadow of the Mad King also features decrepit little “minis” who follow you around if you’re so inclined.
The event is slated to have four acts of fear that ultimately lead up to Halloween night. Will you join in the festivities of Guild Wars 2? Start with the wallpaper here.
Check out the Guild Wars 2 Shadow of the Mad King trailer below
