Jester's Festival 2025 Guide | ESO Event Tips

Spring is blooming, and with it comes the zaniest event in The Elder Scrolls Online—the Jester's Festival! Running from March 27 at 10:00 AM EST to April 3 at 10:00 AM EST, 2025, this week-long celebration is all about silly quests, absurd rewards, and a hefty 100% XP boost that's active the whole time. Whether you're a newbie looking to level up fast or a vet chasing shiny new collectibles, this guide's got you covered with everything you need to know to make the most of the festivities. Let's dive into the chaos and see what Tamriel's jesters have in store for us this year!

Kicking off the Jester's Festival is a breeze. Head to one of the festival tents parked outside Vulkhel Guard (Auridon), Daggerfall (Glenumbra), or Ebonheart (Stonefalls)—each hosted by a jester version of an alliance leader: Queen Ayrenn, King Emeric, or King Jorunn. Alternatively, snag the free intro quest from the Crown Store under the Events tab, then trot over to any tent to start. Completing the intro unlocks seven daily repeatable quests, like Springtime Flair (Auridon), Royal Revelry (Glenumbra), or A Foe Most Porcine (Stormhaven's Hammerdeath Arena). These quests reset daily, so you can farm them across all your characters for maximum loot.

Here's the real kicker—during the entire event, you're rocking a passive 100% XP boost. No memento needed, no buffs to toggle—it's just there, quietly doubling your experience gains from quests, kills, and crafting. Want to juice it up further? Stack it with XP scrolls, Ambrosia, or group bonuses (like the Ring of Mara's 10% boost with a partner). It's prime time to grind levels, Champion Points, or skill lines—especially if you've got a fresh alt begging for some love. Pair this with high-XP zones like Alik'r Desert dolmens or Spellscar in Craglorn, and you'll be zooming through progression like a jester on a sugar rush.

Every day, your first completed Jester's Festival quest nets you three Event Tickets (up to 24 total for the event) and a gold-quality Stupendous Jester's Festival Box. Subsequent quests that day drop purple Jester's Festival Boxes. Both are stuffed with goodies, but the golden ones have the edge for rare drops. Here's what you might snag:  

New in 2025: Jester's Deadly Headband adornment and Jester's Alliance Mimicry styles (helmet and jacket for Aldmeri, Covenant, and Pact)—think stuffed-animal vibes perfect for goofy glamour.  

Furnishings: Fresh additions like Jester's Festival Plaque (King/Queen Boar), Garland Flags, and Rug Swirls, alongside classics like the Jester Coffer.  

Recipes: Craft Dubious Camoran Throne, Jewels of Misrule, or Candied Jester's Coins—the former's a goldmine for endgame players.  

Mementos: Fragments for Cherry Blossom Branch, Jester's Scintillator, or past hits like Cadwell's Surprise Box.  

Styles & Treasures: Pages for Jester's Seeker Suit, Regal Regalia, or Broom/Bucket styles, plus gold-vendor trash.

Purple boxes lean toward consumables (like Festival Dazzlers or Rivalry Pies), toys, and smaller furnishings, but they're still worth opening. Pro tip: Sell hot items like Dubious Camoran Throne recipes early for peak gold, then buy back later when prices dip post-event.

Got tickets burning a hole in your pocket? The Impresario's your gal, posted at tents in major cities (Daggerfall, Vulkhel Guard, Ebonheart, or Belkarth). This year, she's peddling:  

Stonewisp of Truth and Law Pet: All three fragments (5 tickets each).  

Logical Rune Extraction Action: All three pieces, including the new Jhunal's Magnificent Extrication (10 tickets each)—a slick rune-harvesting upgrade.  

Bound Styles: Jester's Deadly Headband and Alliance Mimicry pages (price TBD, likely 5-10 tickets).  

Group Repair Kits: Handy for trial runners.

Her assistant, Philius Dormier, offers leftovers like Jester's Daedroth Suit fragments (2 tickets each) or Hide Shoulders (5 tickets). Meanwhile, the Indrik Vendor in Craglorn has Q1 staples: Nascent Indrik feathers and Spectral/Dawnwood Indrik berries (5 tickets each). Cap's 12 tickets, so spend wisely before you overfill!

The Jester's Festival isn't just about loot—it's a playground for achievement hunters. Rack up these feats for titles and bragging rights:  

Royal Jester (Title): Nail seven challenges, like Lord/Lady of Misrule (complete all three intro quests for the Crown of Misrule) and Dazzling Entertainer (use 50 Illusion Dazzlers at Undaunted Enclaves).  

Tin Soldier (Title): Pie alliance leaders Ayrenn, Jorunn, and Emeric (Upper Crust)—watch for bounties!  

Empire (Title): Kill 10 pie-covered players in Cyrodiil (Messy Business).  

Obnoxious Mute (Face Paint): Master pie-throwing with Dessert Domination.

Some furnishings, like the Jester's Festival Wreath (10,000 gold), need achievements like Illusive Dazzler to unlock from Holiday vendors. Stock up on Cherry Blossoms or Pies from boxes for tasks like Smile in the Name of the Queen (festoon 20 players).

Want to milk this event dry? Here's the game plan:  

XP Grinding: Hit dolmens, public dungeons, or Skyreach Catacombs with the XP boost—double gains mean double fun.  

Gold Moves: Snag Dubious Camoran Throne recipes and sell them at peak hype (think 50k+ gold early), or hoard new Alliance Mimicry pages for a later flip.  

Daily Hustle: Run all seven quests across alts for more boxes—golden ones drop once per day per account, but purples keep flowing.  

Housing Flex: Grab new furnishings for a jester-themed pad; they're cheap from vendors post-event if RNG hates you.

The Deadly Headband and Mimicry styles are quirky keepsakes—perfect for a laugh in PvP or roleplay. Focus on what fits your vibe, whether it's gold, glory, or just goofing off.

2025's Jester's Festival sprinkles in fresh flair with the Logical Rune Extraction action (finally complete!) and alliance-themed styles that scream plush-toy chaos. It's a lighthearted breather before heavier updates, and that XP boost? A godsend for prepping alts ahead of Q2 content. Sure, it's not dripping with meta-defining gear, but it's a chill way to stack rewards while Tamriel gets silly.

The Jester's Festival 2025 is your ticket to a week of fun, loot, and lightning-fast leveling in ESO. From March 27 to April 3, dive into the tents, nab those tickets, and enjoy the absurdity. Keep an eye on MMOJUGG for more Tamriel tips—see you in the madness!