Diablo Immortal’s Hallows Phantom Event Starts: Rewards and Dates

Hallows Phantom arrives with the October update

Diablo Immortal’s Halloween event, Hallows Phantom, is scheduled to begin after maintenance on October 21, 2026. Blizzard describes it as a spooky take on Defense of Cyrangar, with waves of monsters, daily and weekly tasks, and a seasonal currency called Hallowed Stones. The event is part of a wider update that also includes Long March, class balance changes, new Legendary gear and Essences, a Challenge Rift season announcement, and quality-of-life improvements.

The timing depends on server region. Blizzard lists maintenance on October 20 for Oceania, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Europe, and on October 21 for the Americas. The event becomes available after the relevant maintenance concludes. That can make the local calendar date differ from a headline, so the most reliable confirmation for an individual player is the in-game event screen after their server has updated.

This is a seasonal activity, not a permanent campaign. Blizzard lists Hallows Phantom through November 11 at 2:59 a.m. and says unused Hallowed Stones are removed when the event ends. If you want a specific reward, plan to spend the currency before the close. The schedule is useful, but live game notices should take precedence if maintenance runs long or an event timer changes.

  EVENT WINDOW

October 21 after maintenance through November 11, 2026 at 2:59 a.m.; unused Hallowed Stones are removed at the end.

A Defense of Cyrangar variation with limited rewards

Blizzard says players begin Hallows Phantom by receiving a gift from the Crone, then face monster hordes in the Halloween-themed Defense of Cyrangar activity. Daily and weekly quests award Hallowed Stones, which can be exchanged for rewards that include Gold, Arcane Dust, Telluric Pearls, and Legendary Crests. The event also features limited head cosmetics called Headless Pyre, Headless Miasma, and Headless Haunt.

A wave-defense structure gives the event a clear rhythm: enter the activity, survive encounters, complete objectives, and work toward a reward. If you are returning after a break, check the difficulty and entry requirements in-game before committing to a group. The official announcement does not make every detail of matchmaking or reward rates explicit, so players should use the event interface for current rules rather than relying on assumptions from previous seasonal modes.

Blizzard also says players compete on server-wide leaderboards for additional prizes awarded when the event concludes. That adds a competitive layer for players who enjoy measuring progress, but it is optional context for those mainly interested in cosmetics or materials. Do not let a leaderboard turn a limited event into pressure to play beyond the time you have. A clear personal goal—earn one cosmetic, collect a resource, or play a few rounds with friends—is a perfectly good way to take part.

• Earn Hallowed Stones from event quests.
• Spend them on listed materials and rewards before the event ends.
• Limited head cosmetics: Headless Pyre, Headless Miasma, and Headless Haunt.
• Unused Hallowed Stones are removed after November 11.

Long March runs alongside the Halloween activity

The same update introduces Long March, a separate event campaign with its own tasks and rewards. Blizzard lists Telluric Pearls, one-star Legendary Gems, a choice of Set Items, and selectable Legendary Item Chests among the rewards for earning Skeletal Spoils. Weekly tasks refresh every Wednesday at 3:00 a.m., and the announced campaign window also runs from October 21 after maintenance through November 11 at 2:59 a.m.

Because Hallows Phantom and Long March overlap, it helps to distinguish their currencies and objectives. Hallowed Stones belong to the Halloween activity and have their own exchange rewards. Skeletal Spoils come from Long March tasks and connect to a different reward track. Read the event labels before spending or claiming anything; the game’s seasonal interfaces can show multiple objectives at once, and their names are easy to mix up if you return after a long break.

Selectable rewards can be more useful than random ones because they let a player target a specific slot or progression need. Blizzard also says selectable Legendary equipment rewards have been improved so the chosen slot now grants a specific Legendary item rather than a random Legendary for that slot. Check the exact in-game description and limitations before claiming a chest. Selection is valuable, but it still makes sense to consider your character’s current build and future upgrades.

Class adjustments and progression changes need a closer look

The update includes balance changes for Monk, Demon Hunter, Druid, Blood Knight, and Warlock. Blizzard’s article gives individual numerical changes for several Gifts of Corvus skills, including changes to healing, damage, movement interactions, and control immunity. Those details can matter to players who use the affected systems, but they should not be generalized into a claim that an entire class is now stronger or weaker. A single adjustment interacts with gear, skill choices, activity, and the rest of the patch.

The update also adds Inferno XV Legendary Essences and converts existing Loyalty Points into Legacy Loyalty Points. Blizzard says players who have unlocked Inferno XV can use Loyalty Points to convert to the new essence category. This is a progression change aimed at players who have reached a particular endgame stage. If you are not there yet, it may not affect your immediate routine, but it is worth knowing before spending or making assumptions about the old loyalty system.

Secondary Item Rank is increased from 25 to 30, with new ranks tied to Paragon milestones. The official post lists those thresholds: Rank 26 at Paragon 1600, 27 at 1700, 28 at 1800, 29 at 2000, and 30 at 2100. That is long-term progression for advanced characters rather than a quick catch-up reward. Check the patch notes in-game to understand any material costs and whether your current build benefits from pursuing the higher cap.

  BALANCE CONTEXT

Read the complete official patch notes for exact skill changes. One numeric adjustment does not describe a full class meta.

Small quality-of-life changes can save time every session

Blizzard’s update includes inventory item pinning. Players can pin up to 22 items so frequently used gear stays easier to find, and the game marks pinned items with a gilded outline. Items of the same type can only be pinned once. This is a modest feature, but small interface improvements can make a heavily progressed character feel easier to manage, especially when inventory screens contain a mixture of frequently used and situational equipment.

New activity badges are another organizational change. Blizzard says a ‘New’ badge appears on event tabs when new activities, challenges, or objectives are added, and disappears after the player views the new content until the next refresh. The system is intended to make additions easier to spot. It can help returning players, although a badge is only a prompt; the associated event text still explains the objective, reset time, and reward conditions.

The update lists additional bug fixes and seasonal features as well. If the client behaves differently after maintenance, allow the patch to finish, restart the game, and check the official service notice before reinstalling or changing account settings. For persistent issues, capture the error and contact Blizzard support through its official channel. Avoid unofficial tools that promise currency, gear, or instant repairs; they can put an account at risk.

A practical way to approach the event week

First, check the server maintenance notice and confirm when the event appears in your region. Then look at the two event pages separately and note which objectives award Hallowed Stones and which award Skeletal Spoils. Pick one reward that matters to you, and decide how many sessions you can realistically spend pursuing it. That keeps seasonal content enjoyable and prevents a long list of quests from feeling like mandatory work.

If you play with a clan or friends, agree on an activity before entering. The Halloween event’s monster waves may be a straightforward group activity, while other tasks can be completed through separate campaign objectives. Use the current in-game instructions to understand the party rules. For players who prefer solo play, focus on the listed activities that can be completed alone and do not assume a leaderboard is required to claim the basic rewards.

Hallows Phantom gives Diablo Immortal a timely seasonal activity, while Long March and the progression adjustments add broader reasons to log in. The main practical details are simple: the event follows regional maintenance, the announced window ends November 11, and unused Hallowed Stones disappear when it closes. Read the live event page for any timing updates, spend seasonal currency before the deadline, and choose the parts of the update that suit your character and play schedule.