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With the previous Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) event wrapped up, it's time to shift our focus to the next big event on the horizon: the Jester's Festival! This event is scheduled to begin on March 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and will run until April 3, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST.

Unlike some other in-game events, the Jester's Festival offers a global passive experience boost of 100%, making it one of the best times to level up characters, farm skills, and increase crafting proficiency. If you're looking for an efficient way to progress in ESO, this event is a golden opportunity!

How to Participate in the Jester's Festival

Joining the Jester's Festival is incredibly easy and requires only a simple introductory quest. Players can start the event by heading to one of the three starting zones:

• Auridon

• Glenumbra

• Stonefalls

After completing the introductory quest, players gain access to seven daily repeatable quests associated with the event.

Rewards and Event Boxes

Completing the first daily quest per account per day will reward players with:

• A Stupendous Jester's Festival Box

• Three Event Tickets (used to purchase unique items)

Each of the seven daily quests per character also offers a chance to receive additional rewards, but the first completion per day is the most rewarding.

What's Inside the Stupendous Jester's Festival Box?

These special loot boxes contain various cosmetic and collectible items, including:

• Jester-themed costumes and motifs

• Unique pets and mounts

• Cadwell's Kitchen items (for housing)

• Experience scrolls and consumables

• Gold and crafting materials

While many of these rewards are fun collectibles, none of them are considered “game-breaking” or necessary for competitive play. However, the double XP boost alone makes this event a must-participate occasion.

Event Tickets and Special Rewards

Players will earn three Event Tickets each day upon completing their first daily quest. These tickets can be spent on a variety of exclusive items via the Impresario event merchant, who can be found in Elden Root, Wayrest, and Mournhold.

Available items include:

• Fragments for the Stone Wisp Pet

• Logic Rune Extraction Memento

• New style pages for event-themed armor

• Past event collectibles

• Indrik evolution feathers (for those collecting Indrik mounts)

This event may also be one of the last chances to obtain certain Indrik pets before they rotate out of availability for the next cycle.

Maximizing Your Experience Gains

One of the biggest draws of the Jester's Festival is the 100% passive XP boost. Since experience points (XP) are crucial for leveling characters, skills, and crafting, here are the best ways to maximize your gains:

XP Boosting Strategies:

1. Stack XP bonuses: Use XP Scrolls or Psijic Ambrosia to further increase your XP gains.

2. Wear Training Gear: The Training trait on armor and weapons boosts XP earned from kills.

3. Equip Mora's Whisper (Mythic Item): This boosts XP based on your collected lorebooks.

4. ESO Plus Subscription: Grants an additional 10% XP bonus.

5. Group Up: Being in a group with at least one other player provides another 10% XP bonus.

6. Use the Ring of Mara: If you are married in-game, you gain an additional 10% XP when grouped with your partner.

7. Choose the Right Race: High Elves have a 5% XP boost thanks to their Highborn passive.

Best XP Farming Locations

To make the most out of the XP event, here are some of the best places to farm XP in ESO:

For New Players (No DLC Required):

• Alik'r Desert Dolmens: Easy to access, constant enemy spawns, and excellent for beginners.

• Spellscar (Craglorn): A solid overworld grinding spot with many enemies.

• Necropolis (Alik'r Desert): A great alternative with fast-respawning zombies.

For DLC Owners:

• Blackrose Prison (Murkmire): Farming the second round of the first arena provides insane XP.

• Skyreach Catacombs (Craglorn): Ideal for solo or duo farming, resetting instances quickly.

• Imperial City (Cyrodiil): For those who like PvE/PvP hybrid content, grinding inside the sewers is viable.

These locations allow for high XP per hour and make leveling up much faster, especially when combined with the Jester's Festival XP boost.

Additional Notes & Upcoming ESO Changes

This year's Jester's Festival takes place right before some major Q1 updates in ESO, which means it's an excellent time to prepare your characters. Some notable updates coming to the game include:

• New Add-ons for Console Players: Enhancements to UI and customization options.

• Economy Changes: Potential adjustments in ESO gold and material values due to the influx of event rewards.

• PvP Updates: More improvements and balance changes coming to Battlegrounds and Cyrodiil.

Final Thoughts

The Jester's Festival may not offer must-have items like some other ESO events, but it remains one of the most valuable events due to its double XP bonus. Whether you're a new player looking to level up, or a veteran seeking rare collectibles, this event has something for everyone.

TL;DR – Key Takeaways:

• Event runs from March 27 – April 3, 2025

• 100% passive XP boost across all sources

• Seven daily quests per character

• First completion of the day rewards a Stupendous Jester's Festival Box + 3 Event Tickets

• Rare pets, costumes, and mounts available

• Best event for leveling up characters quickly

Don't Miss Out!

With so many benefits packed into this week-long event, there's no reason to skip it. Make sure to log in daily, complete at least one quest for your Event Tickets, and use the XP boost to power-level your characters.