The winter update for GMS MapleStory has brought a chillingly delightful event: the exclusive Dark Maplemas! This event is packed with rewards and prizes for all Maplers who participate, and a key highlight is the Steadfast Child Gift Box. This guide will walk you through all the events, the enticing rewards, and how you can make the most of Dark Maplemas.
Dark Maplemas is a unique event crafted specifically for Global MapleStory (GMS) players. It features brand new quests not found in any other MapleStory version, making it a truly special experience. Running alongside other winter festivities, Dark Maplemas offers a darker, more mischievous twist on the holiday season.
This event is live now and will run until January 14th, 2025, giving you plenty of time to dive into the spooky celebrations and claim your rewards, including the coveted Steadfast Child Gift Box.
Starting Your Dark Maplemas Adventure
To kick off your Dark Maplemas journey, simply look for the event icon and accept the quest titled The Maplemas Out of Space. Completing this initial quest will whisk you away to the heart of the event, the map Dark Maplemas Eve.
Once you arrive in Dark Maplemas Eve, you’ll be greeted by two key NPCs, Holly and Jolly, each offering a set of unique quests:
Holly’s Quests:
- Do You Fear What I Fear?: Delve into the spooky spirit of Maplemas by decorating the Dark Maplemas Tree.
- Ghastly the Snowman: Face off against a chilling snowman in a special portal.
- Wicked Wonderland: Accumulate playtime to unlock rewards from the Dark Maplemas Gift Calendar.
- Jingle Knells: Enjoy a special buff that activates hourly in the event map.
- Wreck the Halls: Notice a spooky twist on Runes in hunting fields.
Jolly’s Quests:
- Slay Ride: Participate in a thrilling mini-game to earn rewards based on distance traveled.
- O Holy Fright: Test your skills in another exciting mini-game available weekly.
Participating in these events is your ticket to earning fantastic rewards, including the Steadfast Child Present Box and the Mighty Child Present Box. Let’s take a closer look at the rewards these boxes hold.
Steadfast Child Present Box: Rewards for the Determined
The Steadfast Child Present Box is a reward for your participation in various Dark Maplemas events. Upon opening this box, you can choose one category to receive an item from. Each category offers a selection of valuable items to boost your MapleStory progression.
Here’s a breakdown of the rewards available from the Steadfast Child Present Box:
| Category | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Progression | Nodestone (x10) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
| Nodestone (x20) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Selective 4-slot Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Special Medal of Honor | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Special Medal of Honor (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Trait Boost Potion | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Miracle Circulator x7 Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x Drop Coupon (15min) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| EXP | 2x EXP Coupon (30 min) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
| 2x EXP Coupon (30 min) (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (30 min) (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) (x5) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Prepared Pendant of the Spirit (60 Days) Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Storm Growth Potion | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Storm Growth Potion (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Extreme Growth Potion | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Extreme Growth Potion (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Typhoon Growth Potion | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Profession | Mysterious Mineral Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
| Mysterious Herb Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Magic Powder Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Essence Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Infinite Revitalizer | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Enhance | Karma Hard Cube | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
| Karma Hard Cube (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Hard Cube (x5) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Black Rebirth Flame | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Eternal Rebirth Flame (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Eternal Rebirth Flame (x5) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Spell Trace x50 Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Spell Trace x50 Coupon (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Dark Maplemas Treat | All Cure Potion (x10) | Untradable, Permanent |
| Onyx Apple x10 Coupon | Tradable within worlds, 7-day duration | |
| Power Elixir (x30) | Untradable, Permanent | |
| Power Elixir (x50) | Untradable, Permanent | |
| Power Elixir (x100) | Untradable, Permanent | |
| Christmas Candy (x100) | Untradable, Permanent. HP +2000 | |
| Cheesecake (x100) | Tradable, Permanent. HP/MP +1200 | |
| Strawberry Cream Cake (x100) | Tradable, Permanent. HP/MP +1400 | |
| Chocolate Cream Cake (x100) | Tradable, Permanent. HP/MP +1600 | |
| Chocolate Cake (x100) | Tradable, Permanent. HP/MP +1800 | |
| Gingerbread Man Cookie (x100) | Untradable, Permanent. HP +3000 | |
| Gingerbread Woman Cookie (x100) | Untradable, Permanent. MP +2000 | |
| Tree Ornament (x10) | Tradable, Permanent | |
| A Flurry of Snow (x10) | Tradable, Permanent | |
| Warm and Fuzzy Winter (x10) | Tradable, Permanent |
Mighty Child Present Box: Enhanced Rewards for the Powerful
For those seeking even greater rewards, the Mighty Child Present Box offers an upgraded selection of items. Similar to the Steadfast Child box, you choose one category to claim your prize.
Here’s what the Mighty Child Present Box has in store:
| Category | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Progression | Nodestone (x10) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
| Nodestone (x20) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Experience Nodestone | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Experience Nodestone (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Selective 8-slot Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Selective 4-slot Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Arcane Symbol Selector Coupon (x5) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Special Medal of Honor (x5) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Special Medal of Honor (x10) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Sol Erda Fragment Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Trait Boost Potion | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Miracle Circulator x7 Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x Drop Coupon (15min) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| EXP | 3x EXP Coupon (15 min) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
| 3x EXP Coupon (15 min) (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 3x EXP Coupon (15 min) (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (30 min) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (30 min) (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (30 min) (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| 2x EXP Coupon (15 min) (x5) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Prepared Pendant of the Spirit (60 Days) Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Storm Growth Potion | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Storm Growth Potion (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Storm Growth Potion (x5) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Extreme Growth Potion | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Extreme Growth Potion (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Extreme Growth Potion (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Typhoon Growth Potion | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Typhoon Growth Potion (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Magnificent Mineral Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Profession | Mysterious Mineral Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
| Mysterious Mineral Pouch (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Mineral Pouch (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Herb Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Herb Pouch (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Herb Pouch (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Magic Powder Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Magic Powder Pouch (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Magic Powder Pouch (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Essence Pouch | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Essence Pouch (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Mysterious Essence Pouch (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Profession Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Infinite Revitalizer | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Enhance | Karma Hard Cube | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
| Karma Hard Cube (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Hard Cube (x5) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Solid Cube | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Solid Cube (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Solid Cube (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Black Rebirth Flame (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Black Rebirth Flame | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Eternal Rebirth Flame (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Karma Eternal Rebirth Flame (x3) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Spell Trace x50 Coupon | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Spell Trace x50 Coupon (x2) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration | |
| Spell Trace x50 Coupon (x4) | Tradable within world, 7-day duration |
Holly’s Quests in Detail
Let’s delve deeper into Holly’s spooky quests and how they reward you with the Steadfast Child Gift Box.
Do You Fear What I Fear?
Accept Do You Fear What I Fear? from Holly to begin decorating the Dark Maplemas Tree. Monsters near your level will now drop Ornament Box items. Collect up to 100 Ornament Boxes each day. These boxes are automatically used to add ornaments to the Dark Maplemas Tree UI.
For every 10 Ornament Boxes you contribute, you get to hang one ornament on the tree and are rewarded with a Steadfast Child Gift Box. This quest is a great way to consistently earn these gift boxes simply by playing as you normally would!
Ghastly the Snowman
Holly’s next quest, Ghastly the Snowman, involves battling a special boss. Accept the quest from Holly, and as you hunt monsters within your level range, keep an eye out for a special portal.
This portal, similar to Pollo and Fritto portals, leads to the Ghastly the Snowman boss fight. You can enter this portal 3 times per day.
Once inside, you have 1 minute to inflict as much damage as possible on the Ghastly Snowman. The amount of damage you deal determines your reward, with higher damage resulting in more Steadfast Child Present Boxes:
| Damage | Reward |
|---|---|
| 100 million – 500 million | Steadfast Child Present Box |
| 500 million – 1 billion | Steadfast Child Present Box x2 |
| 1 billion – 10 billion | Steadfast Child Present Box x3 |
| 10 billion – 30 billion | Steadfast Child Present Box x4 |
| 30 billion – 60 billion or defeat | Steadfast Child Present Box x5 |
Wicked Wonderland
Wicked Wonderland
Wicked Wonderland, another quest from Holly, grants you access to the Dark Maplemas Gift Calendar. This calendar rewards you for your accumulated playtime in MapleStory.
You can gain up to 5 hours of playtime credit per day. As you accumulate playtime, you unlock a series of rewards, including growth potions, cubes, and more. While this quest doesn’t directly reward the Steadfast Child Gift Box, the valuable items obtained will aid your overall progression, making it a worthwhile endeavor.
Jingle Knells and Wreck the Halls
Jingle Knells provides a passive benefit. By simply being present in the Dark Maplemas Eve map every hour at the 30-minute mark, you’ll receive a special buff:
Laughing All the Way Buff
- All Stats +15
- Max HP / Max MP: +1500
- Attack Power & Magic ATT +15
- Ignore Defense +15%
- Boss Damage +15%
Wreck the Halls is a purely cosmetic quest, changing the appearance of Runes in hunting fields to fit the Dark Maplemas theme.
Jolly’s Mini-Games: Slay Ride and O Holy Fright
Jolly offers two mini-games that reward the Mighty Child Gift Box and EXP Vouchers.
Slay Ride
In Slay Ride, for every 10,000 meters you travel, you’ll earn:
- Mighty Child Gift Box x2
- EXP Voucher x200
You can earn rewards for up to 50,000 meters traveled per week. Additionally, cumulative travel distance milestones unlock further rewards:
- 100K Meters: Jolly’s Extradimensional Joyrider
- 200K Meters: Jolly Totem
Remember to speak to Jolly in the event map to claim your mini-game and cumulative rewards.
O Holy Fright
O Holy Fright is another mini-game you can participate in 5 times per week. Completing this mini-game grants:
- Mighty Child Gift Box x2
- EXP Voucher x200
Cumulative clears of O Holy Fright also reward exclusive items:
- Dark Maplemas Damage Skin (Unit)
- Fright Totem
Embrace the Dark Maplemas Spirit!
The Dark Maplemas event in GMS MapleStory is a fantastic opportunity to earn valuable rewards, including the Steadfast Child Gift Box and Mighty Child Gift Box. By participating in Holly and Jolly’s quests and mini-games, you can significantly boost your character’s progression and enjoy the spooky holiday festivities. Don’t miss out on this limited-time event and start your Dark Maplemas adventure today!
