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Duet Night Abyss

Stranger from Afar Event Guide

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★ Tier Lists: Characters | Weapons | Demon Wedges
★ Builds: Kezhou | Fushu | Fina | Lynn | Psyche
★ Version 1.2 Summary | Characters: Zhiliu | Yuming
┗ Mechanics: Mount | Gifting | Reputation | Accessory Customization
★ How to Get Characters | Mystic Maze | Redeem Codes

Stranger from Afar Event Guide DNA

Stranger from Afar is an event where you will help Zhiliu gather what she needs in Duet Night Abyss (DNA). See how to unlock Stranger From Afar, its rewards, and duration period here.

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Stranger from Afar Event Information

Event Time Period

Stranger from Afar Event Menu

Event Start December 8, 2025 10:00 (UTC+8)
Event End December 23, 2025, 04:59 (UTC+8)

Zhiliu, a merchant from the region of Huaxu, has temporarily settled in The Asphodel.

As a proven Phoxhunter, you've been recommended to assist her in preparing for her stay.

Complete her daily requests to gather supplies and earn generous rewards. Zhiliu will give two commissions each day, a Hunting List and Shopping List.

A Hunting List is a limited-time event quest where you’re tasked with defeating Filthoids in specific locations, while a Shopping List is a fetch quest that requires you to collect certain materials for Zhiliu.

Stranger from Afar event period will be from December 8, 2025, 10:00 to December 23, 2025, 04:59 (UTC+8).

List of All Huaxu Characters

Stranger from Afar Event Schedule

# Commissions Unlock Date
I Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (I)
Shopping List		 December 8, 2025
II Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (II)
Shopping List		 December 9, 2025
III Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (III)
Shopping List		 December 10, 2025
IV Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (IV)
Shopping List		 December 11, 2025
V Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (V)
Shopping List		 December 12, 2025
VI Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (VI)
Shopping List		 December 13, 2025
V Hunting List - Commission: Hunt (VII)
Shopping List		 December 14, 2025

The event schedule runs daily until Day 7, during which Zhiliu will give you one Hunting List and one Shopping List task each day. All tasks can be completed until December 23, 2025, at 04:59 (UTC+8).

How to Unlock Stranger from Afar

Complete Requiem for the Nameless

Duet Night Abyss Requiem for the Nameless Rhythm

To unlock the Stranger from Afar event, you must first complete Chapter Noctoyager: Requiem for the Nameles in Chapter 3.

Requiem for the Nameless Story Walkthrough and Guide

Complete Stranger from Afar Event Quest

Stranger from Afar Quest
To unlock the Stranger from Afar commissions, players must complete the Stranger from Afar event quest first.

How to Play Stranger from Afar

Complete the Daily Released Commissions

Stranger from Afar Commissions DNA
To play Stranger From Afar, commissions are released daily. You must complete all commissions from the previous day to unlock and accept the next day's tasks.

Stranger from Afar Rewards

Hunting List Rewards

Day Hunting List Rewards
1 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual III x2
2 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Carmine Globule x300
3 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual III x2
4 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Carmine Globule x300
5 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual III x2
6 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Carmine Globule x300
7 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual IV x2

Shopping List Rewards

Day Shopping List Rewards
1 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Coins x20000
2 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual IV x2
3 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Coins x20000
4 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual IV x2
5 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Coins x20000
6 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual IV x2
7 ・Secret Letter Clue x20
・Weapon Manual III x2

In addition to the rewards from completing the daily Hunting List and Shopping List commissions, finishing Zhiliu’s commissions for 7 consecutive days will reward you with 7 Twilight Treads.

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List of All Events

All Current Events

Event Schedule & Summary
Bountiful Day Bountiful Day
Returning Event 		Phase 1 Duration: February 20, 2026, – February 27, 2026
Phase 2 Duration: March 20, 2026 – March 27, 2026
Demon Wedge drop rates are increased in Noctoyager Manual commissions. Limited-time Demon Wedge commissions are also available.
Starry SojournStarry Sojourn Duration: February 13, 2026, – March 2, 2026
During the event, accumulate online time in Co-op areas to claim rewards
Atlasia Calling Atlasia Calling Duration: February 10, 2026 – April 6, 2026
Invite new and returning Phoxhunters to DNA to earn rewards!
Across Silent Mountains, Along Flowing Rivers Across Silent Mountains, Along Flowing Rivers Duration: February 10, 2026 – March 10, 2026
Try out Zhiliu and her skin, Epulary Elegance, to earn rewards!
Traces in the Sand Traces in the Sand Duration: February 10, 2026 – March 10, 2026
Try out Zhiliu and earn rewards!
Celestial Accord Celestial Accord Duration: February 10, 2026 – March 11, 2026
Log in for 7 days to claim Prismatic Hourglass.
Great Chaos of Mechapuppets Great Chaos of Mechapuppets Duration: February 10, 2026 - April 6, 2026
Master Gongshang has crafted a novel chess- board, with mechapuppets as the pieces. Join the fray and prove your skill!
Huaxu - Incense and Marvels Event PreviewHuaxu - Incense and Marvel Duration: 12/23/2025 - 4/6/2026
Players follow Zhiliu and explore the mysterious land of Huaxu.

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