WoW Classic Winter Veil Guide: How To Celebrate The Holiday Season In Azeroth?

Winter Veil is one of the oldest and most festive holidays in World of Warcraft, and it is also available in WoW Classic. During this event, players can enjoy various activities, quests, and rewards that are themed around the winter season and the spirit of giving.

Whether you are a new or veteran player, there is something for everyone to enjoy during Winter Veil. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to participate in Winter Veil in WoW Classic, and what you can expect from this holiday event.

When and Where is Winter Veil?

Winter Veil is a seasonal event that lasts for about two weeks, from December 15th to January 2nd. The main hub of the event is in Ironforge for the Alliance, and Orgrimmar for the Horde, where you can find the Smokywood Pastures vendors, the Winter Veil trees, and the quest givers.

However, you can also find some Winter Veil activities and NPCs in other major cities, such as Stormwind, Darnassus, Thunder Bluff, and Undercity, as well as some neutral towns, such as Booty Bay and Everlook.

What are the Winter Veil Activities and Quests?

There are many things to do during Winter Veil, from collecting presents to fighting the Abominable Greench to dressing up as a gnome. Here are some of the main activities and quests that you can enjoy during the event:

Collecting Presents: Under the Winter Veil trees in Ironforge and Orgrimmar, you can find various presents that you can open once a day, from December 25th to January 2nd. These presents can contain different items, such as toys, pets, food, drinks, and even the rare mechanical Greench pet. Some of the presents are only available for certain levels, so make sure to check the level requirements before opening them.
Fighting the Abominable Greench: The Abominable Greench is a level 36 elite yeti that spawns in the Alterac Mountains, near Growless Cave. He is the main antagonist of the Winter Veil event, as he tries to steal the treats and gifts from the Smokywood Pastures. You can get a quest to defeat him from the Smokywood Pastures vendors in Ironforge or Orgrimmar, and you will need a group of players to take him down. Once you kill him, you can loot his sack and return it to the quest giver, and you will receive a reward of either a Snowman Kit, a Preserved Holly, or a Mistletoe.
Dressing up as a Gnome: If you want to have some fun and look festive, you can use the PX-238 Winter Wondervolt machines that are located in Ironforge, Orgrimmar, Stormwind, and Booty Bay. These machines will transform you into a gnome with a red or green outfit and a winter hat, for a limited time. You can also use the Fresh Holly or the Preserved Holly items to turn your mount into a reindeer, for a more complete look.
Completing the Metzen the Reindeer Quest: Metzen the Reindeer is a special reindeer that belongs to Greatfather Winter, the main NPC of the Winter Veil event. However, he has been kidnapped by the Dark Iron Dwarves or the Boulderfist Ogres, depending on your faction. You can get a quest to rescue him from the Smokywood Pastures vendors in Ironforge or Orgrimmar, and you will need to travel to either Searing Gorge or the Arathi Highlands and use the provided reindeer dust on him. Once you free him, you will receive a reward of either a Snowman Kit, a Preserved Holly, or a Mistletoe.

What Are the Winter Veil Rewards and Achievements?

Winter Veil offers many rewards and achievements for players who participate in the event, such as:

Winter Hats: These are cosmetic items that you can wear on your head, and they come in four colours: red, green, blue, and purple. You can get them from various sources, such as the presents under the trees, the Smokywood Pastures vendors, or some dungeon bosses, such as Grand Magus Telestra in The Nexus, or Prince Taldaram in Ahn’kahet: The Old Kingdom.
Winter Clothes: These are cosmetic items that you can wear on your chest and feet, and they come in two colours: red and green. You can get them from the Tailoring profession, by using the Pattern: Winter Boots and the Pattern: Red Winter Clothes or the Pattern: Green Winter Clothes, which you can buy from the Smokywood Pastures vendors. You can also buy the ready-made clothes from the Auction House, or trade them with other players.
Winter Veil Cookie: This is a food item that you can eat, and it will restore some health and mana, as well as grant you a buff that increases your spirit by 2 for 15 minutes. You can get it from the Cooking profession, by using the Recipe: Winter Veil Cookie, which you can buy from the Smokywood Pastures vendors. You can also buy the ready-made cookies from the Auction House, or trade them with other players.
Winter Veil Achievements: These are special feats that you can accomplish during the Winter Veil event, and they will grant you some points and titles, as well as some bragging rights. Some of the achievements are:

On Metzen!: Complete the Metzen the Reindeer quest.
Scrooge: Throw a snowball at King Magni Bronzebeard in Ironforge, or Cairne Bloodhoof in Thunder Bluff, during the Feast of Winter Veil.
With a Little Helper from My Friends: Earn 50 honourable kills as a Little Helper from the Winter Wondervolt machine.
Fa-la-la-la-Ogri’la: Complete the Bomb Them Again! quest while mounted on a flying reindeer during the Feast of Winter Veil.
Simply Abominable: Complete the quest to stop the Abominable Greench.
Let It Snow: During the Feast of Winter Veil, use a Handful of Snowflakes on each of the race/class combinations listed.
Bros. Before Ho Ho Ho’s: Use Mistletoe on the Alliance “Brothers” during the Feast of Winter Veil.
He Knows If You’ve Been Naughty: Open one of the presents underneath the Winter Veil tree once they are available.
A Frosty Shake: During the Feast of Winter Veil, use your Winter Veil Disguise kit to become a snowman and then dance with another snowman in Dalaran.
Merrymaker: Complete the Winter Veil achievements listed above.

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Conclusion

Winter Veil is a fun and festive event that you can enjoy in WoW Classic, and it offers many activities, quests, rewards, and achievements for players of all levels and interests. Whether you want to collect presents, fight the Greench, dress up as a gnome, or complete the achievements, there is something for everyone to do during Winter Veil.

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