The Gloria Victis Halloween event runs from October 21 to November 4, 2026, and it adds a Headless Horseman boss, a Candy currency, 18 Halloween quests and a Sea Wraith event on the Island of Wraiths. You collect Candy and trade it with the event NPC Pat’Shriek for seasonal rewards, including Skeleton Horses and Pumpkin Head skins. The Horseman roams random zones without a map marker, so you follow clues to find him. However, the developers have not published his spawn timer, the loot rules or Pat’Shriek’s location, so this guide covers what is confirmed.
Summary: Gloria Victis Halloween event
- Dates: October 21 to November 4, 2026.
- Headless Horseman: a roaming boss that does not show on the map. Follow the clues to find him.
- Currency: Candy, spent with Pat’Shriek.
- Rewards: Skeleton Horses and Pumpkin Head skins, plus Spookbert’s Club as a drop.
- Quests: 18 Halloween quests from the Questboards in each capital city.
- Island of Wraiths: a Sea Wraith event.
- Raid: a giant community manager boss, once per nation.
- Not published: the Horseman’s timer, loot zones and Pat’Shriek’s location.
What the Halloween Event Includes
Gloria Victis is a free-to-play open-world MMORPG in a low-fantasy medieval setting. The Halloween event is part of Season of Harvest, which began on October 1. MassivelyOP notes that the event arrives surprisingly full of content.
Here is what each part offers:
| Feature | What it is |
|---|---|
| Headless Horseman | A new boss created for this Halloween |
| Candy | A seasonal currency that you exchange for rewards |
| Pat’Shriek | The Halloween event NPC who sells the rewards |
| Spookbert’s Club | A weapon you can obtain as a drop |
| Halloween quests | 18 quests, plus pumpkin events |
| Sea Wraith event | An event on the Island of Wraiths |
| Giant raid boss | A community manager turned giant |
The Steam post calls the Halloween events live, and Games Press lists the same October 21 to November 4 window.
Headless Horseman: How to Find and Beat Him
The Horseman is a limited boss, and the developers describe him as a mysterious rider. According to MassivelyOP’s summary, he roams random zones and does not appear on the map. The studio encourages players to follow the clues to track him down, and defeating him can earn special horse mounts.
Here is what is not public:
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| Spawn timer | Not published |
| Which zones he visits | Random, and not listed |
| Loot zone vs non-loot zone rules | Not published |
| His attacks and weaknesses | Not published |
| Exact rewards | Special horse mounts are mentioned, and the full loot table is not |
Because the details are missing, I will not invent a timer. A community wiki lists his loot table as a Goodie Bag containing a Headhunter item, a Headless Horseman Trophy, a Headless Horseman Pet and Candy. That wiki belongs to a different game, so treat that table as unrelated.
Here is a safe plan, based on what the developers did say. These steps are my suggestions:
- Watch for event clues. The studio tells players to follow them.
- Travel with a group. A boss made for an MMORPG event usually needs several players.
- Do not rely on the map. He does not show up there.
- Check zone chat and guild chat. Players will share sightings fast.
- Bring your best gear. Event bosses can hit hard, and the studio has published no numbers.
For another MMORPG Halloween event with a questline and a cosmetic reward, see our Black Desert Silence of the Good helmet guide.
Candy, Pat’Shriek and the Event Shop
Candy is the Halloween currency. The Steam post says Warriors can collect it during the event and exchange it for seasonal rewards. The press release calls the currency Sweets, which is probably the same item, but I could not confirm it.
Pat’Shriek is the event NPC. His shop offers several things, and the press release names two:
- Skeleton Horses. Mounts you buy with Candy.
- Pumpkin Head skins. The Pumpkin Helmet look that your keywords mention.
The Steam post lists more items in an image, so the full shop list is not in the text I could read. Its core advice is simple: complete quests, collect Candy and exchange your rewards with Pat’Shriek.
The sources do not say where Pat’Shriek stands. Since the Halloween Questboards sit in each capital city, check the capitals first. That is my reasoning, not a confirmed location.
How to farm Candy
The developers name two ways to get Candy: completing quests and collecting it during the event. Beyond that, I found no drop rates. A practical plan:
- Do all 18 Halloween quests. They are the stated source of Candy.
- Join the pumpkin events. The event includes them, though details are thin.
- Take part in the Sea Wraith event. It is one of the Questboard quests.
- Pick up drops. Candy and other event items drop during the event.
- Spend wisely. Save for mounts if that is your goal.
Skeleton Horse Mounts
Two sources mention horse mounts, and they describe different routes. MassivelyOP says defeating the Headless Horseman earns special horse mounts. The press release says players can exchange Sweets for Skeleton Horses.
So you may have two paths: killing the Horseman and trading Candy. The sources do not describe taming. Your keyword asks how to tame a skeleton horse, but I found no taming mechanic. The mount appears to be a reward, not a creature you tame in the field.
Spookbert’s Club
Spookbert’s Club is a Halloween weapon. According to the Steam post, Warriors have a chance to obtain it during the event, and the press release says it is available as a drop. The drop source and chance are not published, so expect to find it through event activities and luck.
Halloween Questboards and the 18 Quests
The press release says players visit Halloween Questboards in each capital city to accept special quests. It names three:
| Quest | Notes |
|---|---|
| Defeat the Spider Queen in the Catacombs | A boss fight in the Catacombs |
| Complete the Night Ritual | A ritual quest |
| Start the Sea Wraith Event | Begins the Island of Wraiths event |
The event includes 18 Halloween quests in total, according to MassivelyOP. The other 15 are not listed in the sources I found.
Island of Wraiths Sea Wraith Event
The Sea Wraith event takes place on the Island of Wraiths. You start it from a Halloween Questboard, and the quest is called Start the Sea Wraith Event. The sources do not describe the fight, the rewards or the schedule, so I cannot give you a strategy.
Because it is an island event, plan for travel time. Check the quest text for the starting location and any level requirement.
The Giant Community Manager Raid
This is the event’s unusual highlight. A community manager called GV Spectre turns into a giant raid boss. According to the studio, the fight happens four times around the holiday, once for each nation, and it appears on each server at a scheduled time.
The studio describes it as a chance to face off against a giant community manager. The schedule is not in the text I found, so watch official announcements for the times. Players can team up to defeat the boss and earn rewards.
What Is Still Unconfirmed
| Topic | Status |
|---|---|
| Headless Horseman spawn timer | Not published |
| Loot vs non-loot zones for the Horseman | Not published |
| Pat’Shriek’s location | Not published |
| Candy drop rates | Not published |
| Taming a skeleton horse | No taming mechanic found |
| Giant manager raid times | Not in the sources I read |
Tips for the Event
These tips are my suggestions based on the confirmed details:
- Start early. The event runs two weeks.
- Check every capital. Questboards sit in each one.
- Ask your guild for Horseman clues. The studio says clues lead to him.
- Save Candy for what you want. Decide between mounts and skins first.
- Watch announcements. The raid times come from the studio.
Common Mistakes
- Searching the map for the Horseman. He does not appear there.
- Looking for a taming mechanic. The mounts are rewards.
- Waiting for the last day. The event ends November 4.
- Trusting unofficial timers. None are published.
- Skipping the Questboards. They start the quests that give Candy.
Conclusion
The Gloria Victis Halloween event gives you a hunt for the Headless Horseman, a Candy shop with mounts and skins, and a giant community manager boss. Start the Questboard quests, collect Candy and follow the clues to the Horseman. Everything here is accurate as of October 22, 2026, and the studio may add details as the event goes on.
FAQs
When does the Gloria Victis Halloween event end?
It ends on November 4, 2026. It started on October 21.
How do I find the Headless Horseman?
He roams random zones and does not appear on the map, so follow the event clues.
What is Candy used for?
You exchange it with the event NPC Pat’Shriek for seasonal rewards.
Can I get a Skeleton Horse?
Yes. The press release says you can exchange Sweets for Skeleton Horses, and defeating the Horseman earns special horse mounts.
What is Spookbert’s Club?
It is a Halloween weapon that you can obtain as a drop during the event.
What is the giant community manager raid?
A community manager becomes a giant raid boss once per nation, at a scheduled time on each server.
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