The first Halloween event in MapleStory Classic World gives players more to do than collect seasonal candy. We need to find Melody, gather 100 Halloween Candies, complete the hidden Trick or Treat quest, and claim the Pumpkin Basket before the event ends. The key is following the right order so we don't waste time searching for objectives twice.
The event is to run from October 28 to November 19, 2026, with characters required to be at least level 10. We'll cover where to find Melody, which monsters are worth farming, how the Orange Slime Attack fits into the event, and what we know about the final weapon. If you're planning your early-game spending and gear upgrades, keeping your MapleStory Classic World Mesos budget under control can help you make the most of the rewards without overfarming.
Our recommended order is straightforward: find Melody, complete the candy quest, check for Orange Slimes while farming, then return to Melody and finish Trick or Treat. The hidden quest is easy to overlook if we stop after handing in the first 100 candies.
Halloween Event Dates and Requirements
The event is scheduled to open on Wednesday, October 28, at 9:00 AM Korea Standard Time (KST) and run until the morning of November 19.
| Event detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Start | October 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM KST |
| End | November 19, 2026, in the morning; the exact time should be verified |
| Level requirement | Level 10 or higher |
| Main objective | Collect 100 Halloween Candies |
| Follow-up objective | Complete Melody's Trick or Treat quest |
| Main reward | Pumpkin Basket, a level 10 one-handed sword |
Where to Find Melody
Melody is the event NPC who gives out both the Halloween Candy and Trick or Treat quests. She appears in two towns, so use whichever location is more convenient for your character.
- Henesys: Look toward the left side of town, near the large tree structure and a small floating grass platform.
- Kerning City: Check the lower-left side of town, near the wooden boards and barrels.
Both locations offer the same quests. We recommend starting at the town closest to your current hunting route rather than making a special trip across the world.
How to Collect 100 Halloween Candies
Talk to Melody and accept the Halloween Candy quest. The story is simple: monsters have taken the candy she collected, and she needs us to recover 100 pieces.
Halloween Candies can drop from monsters level 10 or higher. Ribbon Pigs, Dark Stumps, Octopuses, and Green Mushrooms are listed as examples, but the quest is not limited to those monsters. The event guide also lists level 10+ monsters as the source of Halloween Candies.
Choose a farming map that suits your level.
The most efficient map depends on more than monster density. We should also consider how quickly our character can defeat enemies, how much time is spent moving between groups, and whether the monsters are appropriate for our level.
| Player situation | Suggested area | Practical advice |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-level characters | Western Perion area | Focus on suitable level 10+ monsters, such as Dark Stumps and Green Mushrooms. |
| Higher-level characters | Sleepywood Ant Tunnel | Consider the dense groups of monsters, but compare actual candy drops before committing to a long farming session.n |
| Characters already leveling | Their usual level-appropriate hunting map | Collect candies while progressing instead of making a separate trip |
Halloween Candies are to be untradeable and temporary. They are expected to disappear when the event ends on November 19, so don't leave the quest until the last minute. You cannot simply buy the missing candies from another player.
Collect Maple Leaves along the way.
We recommend collecting 30 Maple Leaves for the daily attendance event. These can drop from level 10+ monsters and can be turned in to the Maple Administrator in Henesys once per day.
The attendance requirement is based on completing 14 turn-ins, rather than consecutive calendar days. Treat this as an optional activity that can be combined with candy farming—not as a requirement for the Pumpkin Basket.
Orange Slime Attack: Extra Candy and Rewards
During the same event period, Orange Slimes appear in Henesys, Ellinia, Kerning City, and Perion. They are a separate event target worth watching for while moving between towns or hunting nearby monsters.
| Orange Slime detail | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Level | 20 |
| HP | 1,855 |
| Body contact attack | 86 |
| Time before disappearing | Approximately 3 minutes |
| Reported drops | Halloween Candies and Melody's candy rewards |
The slime disappears after three minutes, so attack it promptly if you find one. Its Halloween Candy is said to count toward the 100-candy quest, making it a useful extra source rather than something to ignore.
Melody's three candy rewards are described as follows:
- Red candy: Restores 600 HP.
- Blue candy: Restores 450 MP.
- Green candy: Restores 300 HP and 300 MP.
Unlike the event quest candy, these reward candies are to be tradeable and not time-limited. They may be useful for recovery or have value to other players, but verify the actual drop and trade rules in-game before relying on them as a source of income.
How to Complete the Hidden Trick or Treat Quest
Handing over 100 Halloween Candies is not the end of the event. Talk to Melody again and look for Trick or Treat. She asks us to deliver candy to three children spending Halloween alone.
The clues describe a child in a dark tunnel, one in an open field, and one in a high place.
| Clue | Likely target and location | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Child in a dark tunnel | Ronnie, in a tree tunnel in Ellinia's northern forest | Look for the leaf platform near the upper part of the tunnel |
| Child in an open field | Anne, on a platform near the mushroom houses in Henesys Eastern Hill | Check the area connected directly to Henesys |
| Child in a high place | Alex, on a rooftop in Kerning City | Search the right side of town around the building with a sign |
After delivering all three candy bags, return to Melody to claim the reward.
Pumpkin Basket Stats and Who Should Get It
The event's main reward is the Pumpkin Basket, a level 10 one-handed sword. Its main selling point is accessibility: it has no Strength or Dexterity requirement and no class restriction, making it especially convenient for new characters.
| Attribute | Reported value |
|---|---|
| Required level | 10 |
| Weapon attack | 27 |
| Movement speed | +3 |
| STR / DEX requirement | None |
| Class restriction | None |
| Upgrade slots | 7 |
The Pumpkin Basket has a level 10 weapon that also has 27 weapon attack but requires 20 Strength. It also notes that a level 15 saw has 36 weapon attack, so the Pumpkin Basket is best viewed as a useful early-game option rather than a weapon to keep indefinitely.
For a fresh level 10 character, skipping a stat requirement can make gearing simpler. Players who already have a stronger weapon should compare the full stats and weapon type before replacing it. The reward's long-term value also depends on the confirmed trade rules: the quest can only be completed once per character, that the weapon can be transferred between characters on the same account, and that it can be sold within the same world. Check these restrictions in-game before planning around them.
For players comparing their early-game MapleStory Classic World Items, the Pumpkin Basket is worth claiming if the quest time is reasonable—especially for a new character that can benefit from its low level requirement and lack of stat restrictions.
Summary
To finish the MapleStory Classic World Halloween event, start by finding Melody in Henesys or Kerning City and accept the Halloween Candy quest. Collect 100 candies from level 10+ monsters, watch for Orange Slimes as an extra source, then return to Melody and complete the Trick or Treat quest by delivering candy to three children. Claim the Pumpkin Basket before the event ends, and verify any unconfirmed NPC locations or trade restrictions in-game.
Our main advice is to complete the event early rather than leave it until the final day. The quest candy is set to expire with the event, and the hidden quest is easy to miss if we stop after the first hand-in.
FAQ
When does the MapleStory Classic Halloween event start?
It starts on October 28, 2026, at 9:00 AM Korea Standard Time. Check the latest official announcement for any schedule changes.
What level do I need to participate?
The requirement is level 10 or higher. Halloween Candies can drop from monsters at level 10 or above.
Do I have to defeat Orange Slimes to get the Pumpkin Basket?
The main quest requires 100 Halloween Candies and the follow-up Trick or Treat quest. Orange Slimes are presented as another candy source, not a mandatory boss encounter. Confirm the live quest requirements in-game.
Can I trade Halloween Candies?
Halloween Candies are untradeable and temporary, disappearing around the event's end on November 19. Melody's three colored candy rewards are described as tradeable and permanent, but verify the rules in-game.
