Dying Light 2 Winter Tales 2025: Complete Guide to Every Exclusive Weapon & Gear Before the Event Ends

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Winter has descended on Villedor, and with it comes the most festive—and deadly—event of the year. Winter Tales: Gifts from Above 2025 isn’t just about holiday cheer; it’s about dominating the rooftops, collecting exclusive weapons, and showing the infected who rules the snow-covered city. From the Glacier Shank to the Killer Krampus set, this event introduces gear you can’t get anywhere else.

In this guide, we’ll walk you step by step through every weapon, outfit, and challenge, ensuring you claim everything before the snow melts on January 8, 2026. Whether you’re a seasoned survivor or a newcomer braving the apocalypse for the first time, this guide cuts through the chaos, mapping out community goals, vendor grinds, airdrop raids, and cooperative projects to maximize your holiday haul.

The Winter Tales 2025 Exclusive Armory: Where & How to Get Everything

The event's best loot comes from four distinct activities: global community hunts, personal vendor rep grinds, high-risk airdrop raids, and cooperative community projects. Here’s your complete roadmap:

Weapon / Gear NameHow to Unlock ItKey Details & Source
Glacier Shank KnifeComplete Week 1 Community GoalGlobal kill count of Naughty Biters (Dec 18–23)
Guiding Star MaceComplete Week 2 Community GoalGlobal kill count of Naughty Virals (Dec 23–30)
Fractal Frost AxeComplete Week 3 Community GoalGlobal kill count of Uncle Snow (Dec 30–Jan 8)
Skoll Axe Blueprint & Frost Weapon VariantsPurchase from Baka's ShopEarn Winter Sweets & Reputation from Baka's bounties
"Murderous Helper" Outfit & BundleDecorate the Community Christmas TreeDonate trinkets/ornaments found in the world to the Bazaar tree
Night Wolf → Crimson Werewolf SetPurchase & Complete the Evolving Bundle QuestlineBuy the Night Wolf Bundle, then finish its 4-part quest to evolve the gear
Killer Krampus Item Set & Santa's Presents LootSuccessfully Raid Santa AirdropsTrigger airdrops with Letters from Santa; defeat Uncle Snow and his guards

Your Action Plan: A Step-by-Step Path to Every Reward

Dying Light 2 Winter Tales 2025: Exclusive Weapon & Gear Guide

Step 1: Hunt the Weekly Community Targets (The Free Weapon Trio)

Your first priority is the weekly community goal. Each week, all players work together to hunt a specific festive enemy. Once the global kill count is met, every participant automatically receives the weapon reward in their stash.

  • Week 1: Naughty Biters → Glacier Shank

  • Week 2: Naughty Virals → Guiding Star Mace

  • Week 3: Uncle Snow → Fractal Frost Axe

Pro Tip: Focus on high-density zones like Old Villedor. Uncle Snow spawns reliably at Santa Airdrops guarded by elite enemies.

Step 2: Grind Reputation & Candies with Baka (The Vendor Hub)

Baka is your personal grind hub outside the Bazaar. Here’s the loop:

  1. Accept His Bounties: Grab the three special event bounties every session.

  2. Gain Reputation & Winter Sweets: Completing bounties unlocks higher-tier shop items.

  3. Purchase Blueprints: Use Winter Sweets for items like the Skoll Axe blueprint and Frost weapon variants.

This earn-and-burn cycle is crucial to securing personal, non-community gear.

Step 3: Master the Santa Airdrop Raid (High-Risk, High-Reward)

Santa Airdrops are the event’s ultimate challenge:

  1. Earn a Letter: Collect ~1000 Reputation with Baka to receive a "Letter to Santa."

  2. Trigger the Drop: Send the letter via the red mailbox to summon a heavily defended airdrop.

  3. Prepare & Conquer: Uncle Snow and his elite minions guard these drops. Stack “Winter Boon” damage buffs by defeating other Naughty enemies first.

  4. Claim Epic Loot: Secure “Santa’s Present” containing Winter Sweets and the ultra-rare Killer Krampus item set.

Step 4: Contribute to the Community Christmas Tree (Co-op Rewards)

Decorations, trinkets, and ornaments are scattered throughout Villedor. Donate these to the Community Christmas Tree near the Bazaar:

  • Unlock community presents in stages.

  • The final reward is the “Murderous Helper” Outfit & Bundle, obtainable only if the tree is fully decorated.

Understanding Weapon Stats & the Evolving Bundle

Event weapons like the Glacier Shank are dynamic. Damage, durability, and modifiers scale with your level and game systems. The real appeal is exclusive design and festive status rather than raw stats.

Night Wolf Bundle:

  • Purchase grants immediate outfit, rifle, melee weapon (Wolf’s Claws), and gear.

  • Complete its four-part questline to evolve the set into the Crimson Werewolf, unlocking upgraded visuals and long-term progression.

Final Verdict: Secure Your Legacy Before the Thaw

The Winter Tales 2025 event caters to every type of survivor. Your path is clear:

  1. Focus on weekly community goals for your guaranteed weapon trio.

  2. Grind Baka's bounties for blueprints and Winter Sweets.

  3. Brave Santa Airdrops for ultra-rare loot.

  4. Contribute to the Community Christmas Tree for co-op rewards.

Remember: The event ends January 8, 2026. Snow will melt, decorations disappear, and these weapons will be gone. Don’t miss this opportunity to dominate Villedor with a legendary winter arsenal. Gear up, hit the rooftops, and make this a holiday season the infected will never forget.    

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