Evony The King's Return: 2026 Heavenly Fire Ceremony Event Guide

The Heavenly Fire Ceremony has returned to Evony: The King's Return, and this year's edition is nothing short of spectacular. Launching on August 28, 2026, this Aztec-themed festival brings a treasure trove of new content—from powerful new Epic Historic Generals to exclusive Castle Decorations, Champion Skins, Civilization Cards, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a rising Monarch, this guide will walk you through every event, every reward, and every strategy you need to maximize your gains before the flames die out.

Let's dive into the fire.

2026 Heavenly Fire Ceremony Package Sale – Daily Deals Worth Chasing

The event kicks off with a 5-tier package sale that refreshes daily throughout the festival. Each tier is packed with valuable items including Quachtli (the event's premium currency) and Premium Gear Chests (Lion Ring)—essential for upgrading your top-tier equipment.

But the real headline here is the 5th package tier. Not only does it offer Pharaoh's Treasure Map and Lv7 Premium Gear Chest (Lion Ring), but it also gives you a chance to obtain the brand-new Epic Historic General: Huitzilopochtli. If you're building a ranged troop-centric strategy, this is the general you've been waiting for.

Pro Tip: If you're planning to spend during this event, pace your purchases across multiple days to take advantage of the daily refresh. The 5th tier is where the true value lies—prioritize reaching it each day if your budget allows.

 

King's Party Event – Level Up Your Party Cake

The King's Party Event is back, and it's one of the most rewarding progression events in the entire festival. By purchasing basic Gems, you earn experience for your Party Cake. As the Cake levels up, so do your rewards.

Here's the full reward breakdown:

Party Cake Level	Rewards
Level 4	Civilization Scroll Chest II (Conquest), Triple Down Package Coupon (Event Only), Lv7 Premium Gear Chest (Lion Ring)
Level 5	Champion Unlock Item – Serpent Skirt Statue
Level 8	Officer Equipment Scroll Chest (Stratagems)
Level 10	General Skin Battle of Heavenly Fire – Huitzilopochtli, Civilization Scroll Chest II (Supremacy), Trap Factory Officer's Leg Armor Scroll,Military Strategist Historic General Chest

The Level 10 rewards are particularly devastating. The Huitzilopochtli General Skin not only looks incredible but provides substantial combat bonuses. And the Military Strategist Historic General Chest lets you select a powerful historic general to bolster your ranks.

Strategy: If you're aiming for Level 10, plan your Gem purchases strategically. The Party Cake experience scales with spending, so combining this with the Package Sale purchases is the most efficient way to climb the tiers.

 

Heavenly Fire Collection Event – The Crown Jewel

This is the marquee event of the entire Heavenly Fire Ceremony, and the rewards are absolutely monumental.

Access the event via [Event Center] → [Heavenly Fire Ceremony] → [Heavenly Fire Collection]. Here's how it works:

• Complete tasks to earn Corona Points
• Reach certain point thresholds to claim tiered rewards
• Compete on the leaderboard—top-ranked players receive the ultimate prize

The Ultimate Reward: Tenochtitlan – First Light

The Castle Decoration: Tenochtitlan – First Light is the crown jewel of this event. But that's not all—you also have a chance to unlock Coatlicue's Champion Skin – The Serpent Shadow Returns.

Tenochtitlan – Blazing Sun Decoration Attributes

This decoration is an absolute game-changer for ranged troop players:

Own to activate:

• Enemy Ranged Troop Attack -15%
• Alliance In-Rally Ranged Troop and Siege Machine Attack, Defense, and HP +16%(Up to 3 stacks)

Use to activate:

• Ranged Troop Attack +30%
• Attacking Ranged Troop Attack, Defense, and HP +30%
• When attacking, Enemy Ground Troop and Mounted Troop Attack and HP -25%

Earning Event Coins

You'll need two types of event currency:

• Quachtli – Earned by purchasing Event Packages and completing Daily Activity quests
• Cacao Beans – Earned by gathering resources and defeating monsters

Use these coins in the event shop to redeem rewards.

Critical Warning:Any remaining coins will disappear after the event. The event runs from August 28 to September 7 for earning Corona Points and redeeming items. On September 8, the display period begins—you can still redeem items but can no longer earn points. Don't let your hard-earned currency go to waste!

 

Ode to Heavenly Fire Event – The Aurora Candlestick

Access this event via [Event Center] → [Heavenly Fire Ceremony] → [Ode to Heavenly Fire].

During the event, you can obtain Moon Bells from:

• Defeating Monsters
• Gathering from Resource Spots
• Purchasing Event Packages

By consuming Moon Bells in the Aurora Candlestick, you have a chance to obtain the Heavenly Fire Ceremony Historic General Chest. Open it to select from rich rewards, including theHistoric General Coyolxauhqui.

Warning: Any remaining Moon Bells will disappear after the event. Use them before the festival ends!

 

Historic General Summoning Event – Huitzilopochtli Guaranteed

This is where the new Epic Historic General Huitzilopochtli takes center stage.

Players can receive Epic Historic General (Glory) from the 5th Event Package tier. Use it to summon an Epic Historic General—and here's the best part: there is a higher chance to get Huitzilopochtli.

The guarantee mechanic is incredibly player-friendly: Huitzilopochtli is guaranteed within every 6 summons. No endless RNG frustration—just predictable, reliable progression.

Pro Tip: If you're serious about adding Huitzilopochtli to your roster, the 5th tier packages are your most direct path. Combine this with the Package Sale to maximize your value.

 

Heavenly Fire Ceremony 2026 Series Card – Civilization Cards

Once your Keep reaches level 25, you can access the Civilization Cards feature through the Art Hall.

Here's how it works:

• Purchase exclusive event packages to receive Heavenly Fire Ceremony 2026 Card Packs
• Open these packs to obtain random cards from the series
• The series features 3 sets of cards, with each set containing 8 cards
• Collecting cards earns you rewards and attribute bonuses

The three card sets (based on the 2025 iteration) are:

• Era of Prosperity– Reinforces ranged troop and siege machine defense; boosts in-rally mounted troop HP and attacking mounted troop attack
• War of Divine Succession– Defends siege machine HP; improves ranged troop and siege machine defense; increases ground troop attack
• Ascension Mythos– Boosts attacking siege machine defense; reinforces ground and mounted troop HP; enhances siege machine attack, defense, and HP

Strategy: Civilization Cards are a long-term investment. The attribute bonuses stack as you collect more cards, so every pack you open brings you closer to meaningful stat increases.

 

Voyage to Civilizations Event – Aztec Moon Goddess Disk

Set sail with the Voyage to Civilizations event!

Use the event item—Golden Ship Wheel—to embark on voyages. You have a chance to acquire:

• The exclusive Ideal Land Ornament – Aztec Moon Goddess Disk
• Golden Commemorative Coins

With Golden Commemorative Coins, you can redeem the Aztec Moon Goddess Disk and other exclusive Ideal Land Ornaments in the event shop—Civilization Museum.

How to get Golden Ship Wheels:

• Purchase the Senior Voyage Sale or the Super Voyage Sale

Warning: After the event concludes, any remaining Golden Ship Wheels will be transformed into Voyage Chests. Use them promptly to get the best value!

 

Battle of Serpent Mountain Event – The Temple Colossus

Access this event via [Event Center] → [Heavenly Fire Ceremony] → [Battle of Serpent Mountain].

What It Is

The Temple Colossus is an ancient guardian slumbering within the sanctuary of Serpent Mountain. Born to carry out the will of the gods, it regards all intruders as defilers and guards the temple with unrivaled divine might. All Monarchs are called upon to rally their forces, defeat the Temple Colossus, seize the ancient treasures, and earn generous rewards.

Rewards & Mechanics

• Participate for a chance to win substantial rewards, including 20 Moon Bells
• Contribute Moon Medals to advance the storyline
• Moon Medals are obtained by defeating Normal Temple Guards or Elite Temple Guards
• Purchase the Heavenly Fire Rare Package or Heavenly Fire Epic Packagefor a significant amount of Moon Medals (each package limited to one purchase per day)

Pro Tip: The Temple Guards are your primary source of Moon Medals. Coordinate with your alliance to take down the Elite Temple Guards for maximum efficiency. The daily package limit means you should plan your purchases carefully if you're aiming to top the storyline progression.

 

Other Events – Don't Miss These Extras

The Heavenly Fire Ceremony also includes several additional events to keep you busy:

• Gem Purchase Event– Bonus rewards for purchasing Gems
• Resource Sprint– Compete in resource consumption for rankings and rewards
• Speedup Sprint– Consume Speedups to climb the leaderboard
• Login Rewards– Daily login bonuses throughout the event
• Grace of Star Trail– Additional rewards for active participation

Strategy: These supplementary events often overlap with the main festival activities. Plan your resource and Speedup consumption to align with both the sprints and your Party Cake progression for maximum efficiency.

 

Final Tips & Strategy Summary

1. Prioritize the 5th Package Tier– This is where Huitzilopochtli and the best gear drop
2. Push Party Cake to Level 10– The General Skin and Military Strategist Chest are too good to pass up
3. Farm Corona Points Daily– The Tenochtitlan – First Light decoration is a game-changer for ranged troop players
4. Don't Hoard Currency– Quachtli, Cacao Beans, Moon Bells, and Golden Ship Wheels all disappear after the event
5. Coordinate with Your Alliance– The Battle of Serpent Mountain and Temple Colossus are best tackled as a team
6. Update Your Game– If you can't view the event or feature, update to the latest version

The 2026 Heavenly Fire Ceremony runs from August 28 to September 7, with a display period on September 8. The flames are burning bright—don't let this opportunity pass you by.

May the gods of Tenochtitlan guide your path, Monarch.