The spooky season is back in A Universal Time! Update 5.5 has arrived, bringing back the fan-favorite Halloween Event with a mix of nostalgic activities and brand-new content. This update is all about collecting candy, battling a fearsome new raid boss, and unlocking powerful limited-time rewards.
This article breaks down everything you need to know in the AUT Update 5.5 patch notes.
Halloween Event Overview
The core of Update 5.5 is the returning Halloween Event. The main goal is to collect different types of candy by defeating Halloween-themed enemies. You can then exchange this candy for exclusive seasonal skins and kill effects.
Key NPCs & Locations:
The Sigma of Halloween: Located in West Park, this NPC is your ticket to rewards. He allows you to exchange your collected candy for uE (Universal Essence).
Bawx: Also found in West Park, Bawx provides a teleportation service to the new event area, the Cathedral.
Distinguished Wolf: This NPC is your starting point for the returning limited-time Shinigami questline.
The Cathedral: This is the new event hub, filled with Halloween enemies and the location where the raid boss, Hollow, spawns.
How to Farm Candy & Get Rewards
Your primary activity during this event will be farming candy in the Cathedral. Here’s a breakdown of the drop rates and how to use your loot.
Candy Drop Rates
Green Candy: 25% drop chance from Halloween enemies.
White Candy: 100% drop chance from Halloween enemies, unless you have already received a Green Candy from that enemy.
Spending Your Candy
Farm candy by defeating enemies in the Cathedral.
Visit The Sigma of Halloween in West Park.
Exchange your candy for uE.
Use your uE to open either Halloween Crates (for seasonal skins) or Halloween Kill Effect Crates (for special kill effects).
New Boss: Hollow Raid
A new threat emerges in the Cathedral every hour. The Hollow raid boss is a challenging fight that offers some of the best rewards in the event.
To spawn Hollow, you must be in the Cathedral when the clock strikes the hour. To be eligible for its rare drops, you must deal at least 10% damage to the boss.
Hollow Raid Boss Drop Table:
Purple Candy: 10% Drop Chance
Green Candy: 90% Drop Chance
Cursed Apple: 50% Drop Chance
Pumpkin: 10% Drop Chance
“Grimharrow” Title: Guaranteed if you deal 10%+ damage.
New Content & Major Changes
Shinigami Mastery
The Shinigami stand now has a dedicated Mastery system.
You can upgrade Shinigami Mastery up to Rank 10.
Use Pumpkins (dropped by the Hollow boss) to level it up.
Each rank provides new skill effects and increases your soul cap.
New Subpower: Serpent’s Laceration
A powerful new subpower is now available.
Source: Dropped by the Denizen of Hell.
Drop Chance: 75%.
Mechanics: This subpower has up to 3 stages, with each stage increasing its damage. At its maximum level, it grants hyperarmor.
Emote System Rework
The emote system has received a complete overhaul.
Emotes are now treated as inventory items.
You can assign emotes to number keys for quick use.
Open the emote wheel with the comma (,) key.
Manage and equip your emotes through your main inventory.
Console Overhaul
Console players get a significant quality-of-life improvement.
You can now bind moves and actions to D-pad and button combinations.
This allows for greater customization and better control on console platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I start the Halloween event in AUT?
A: Go to West Park and talk to Bawx to teleport to the Cathedral. Start defeating Halloween enemies to collect candy.
Q: What is the best way to farm candy?
A: Continuously defeat the Halloween enemies inside the Cathedral. For additional rewards, make sure to participate in the Hollow raid boss every hour.
Q: Can I still get the Shinigami stand?
A: Yes! The Shinigami questline has returned for a limited time. Speak to the Distinguished Wolf NPC to start the quest.
Q: What are Pumpkins used for?
A: Pumpkins are a rare drop from the Hollow boss. They are used exclusively to level up your Shinigami Mastery.
Q: How do I get the new “Grimharrow” title?
A: You must deal at least 10% damage to the Hollow raid boss when it is defeated. The title is a guaranteed drop if you meet this requirement.
Conclusion
A Universal Time Update 5.5 successfully blends classic Halloween nostalgia with fresh, engaging content. Whether you’re a returning player aiming to finally complete your Shinigami quest, a collector hunting for limited-time skins, or a combat enthusiast testing your might against the Hollow boss, this update has something for you. The new mastery system, subpower, and quality-of-life improvements for consoles and emotes make this one of the most substantial seasonal updates yet. Log in, head to the Cathedral, and enjoy the Halloween festivities before they disappear!