New Bloom Festival 2014



The Year Beast is currently inactive. It will return in '''?? days, ?? hours, and ?? minutes'''.

New Bloom Festival 2014 is an event that began on January 29th. 2014. The Year Beast challenges heroes that think they are mighty enough to face him.

Currency
Two currencies were introduced for this event.


 * Flamesalt Ingots are earned by playing public matchmaking games, and will be used to obtain in-game items later in the event game mode.
 * Jade Tokens are earned the same way, but requires players to have an active Fortune's Favor or Abundant Fortune's Favor booster. These tokens can be redeemed for the following rewards:

The amount of currency drops is determined by: ??

Currency Boosters
Two boosters can be bought from the Dota 2 Store to increase the amount of Flamesalt Ingots and Jade Tokens earned. Players who own a booster will also grant all other players a smaller, stacking bonus drop rate.

Drops
In addition to currency, players also have a chance to receive a Crimson Parcel after playing matches.

Game Mode
In this event, you will need to face off against the deadly Year Beast and defeat it to defend your lands and earn rewards alongside. However, the Year Beast is no ordinary creature. While fighting it will not be an easy task, the long patrols it takes tracking its predecessor gives you enough time to prepare for its coming.

This game mode will become available in '''?? days, ?? hours, and ?? minutes'''.

Tips

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In-game items
Defeating the Year Beast will require special weapons and trinkers crafted from Flamesalt Ingots by talented artisans. While playing this game mode, your Flamesalt Ingots will be converted into Gold to purchase items with. Any unspent gold will be converted back to Ingots after the match.

The Armory Offering
Players can place any unwanted cosmetic items into the Offering panel, and will receive better items depending on the items offered. There is also a chance to receive additional Flamesalt Ingots.


 * Items will be consumed and players will be rewarded every (time goes here).
 * Once an item is offered, you cannot retrieve it.
 * Certain restrictions, such as untradeable items, cannot be offered.