MS Classic World Halloween Guide: Get Pumpkin Basket & 100 Candies

The MapleStory Classic World Halloween event starts on October 28, 2026, at 12:00 AM UTC and runs through November 18, 2026. Players can collect Halloween Candies, hunt Orange Slimes, and complete a hidden mission to earn the Pumpkin Basket, a permanent, tradable one-handed sword. If you want to prepare your character before the event gets busy, you can check SSEGold's MapleStory Classic World Mesos page, but the candy farming itself should not require a big budget.

The real goal is to finish the quest efficiently and claim the reward before the event ends. Here is what you need to know about the MapleStory Classic World Halloween event, including the quest steps, weapon stats, farming tips, and a few things worth watching in the Free Market.

MapleStory Classic World Halloween Event Dates and Details

The Halloween event runs from October 28 at 12:00 AM UTC through November 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM UTC.

The event has two main activities: Malady's candy collection quest and the Orange Slime invasion. Both run during the same event window, so you can work toward the main reward while taking advantage of the special monster spawns.

How to Get the Pumpkin Basket

The Pumpkin Basket is the main reason to complete the Halloween quest. It is not just a temporary seasonal item; it is a permanent weapon that can be traded within the same world.

Step 1: Accept the Halloween Candies Quest

Reach Level 10 and talk to Malady in Henesys or Kerning City. Accept the Halloween Candies quest before you start farming. Do not assume candy collected before accepting the quest will count.

Step 2: Collect 100 Halloween Candies

Defeat monsters that are Level 10 or above. Halloween Candies can drop from eligible monsters, and Orange Slimes provide another opportunity to collect them during the event.

Stick with monsters you can kill comfortably and consistently. There is little point in fighting tougher enemies if the extra time and potion costs slow down your progress.

Step 3: Complete the Trick or Treat Mission

Once you have collected 100 candies, return to Malady. The next step is a hidden mission that asks you to distribute candy to three children around Victoria Island.

The clues point to three different environments: a dark tunnel, an open field, and high ground. Explore carefully and pay attention to the quest instructions rather than wandering through every map at random.

Complete the deliveries, return to Malady, and claim the Pumpkin Basket.

Pumpkin Basket Stats and Trading Value

Here are the published weapon details.

A one-handed sword with 27 Weapon Attack and a speed bonus is worth considering, especially if you are still using early-game equipment. Whether it is the right upgrade depends on your class, current weapon, and available gear.

Its tradability is another useful feature. Players who miss the event may eventually look for one through the Free Market, while players who obtain extra copies may choose to sell them. However, future prices will depend on supply and demand. Do not assume the sword will automatically become expensive after the event ends.

For more information about trading and managing your in-game currency, see the MapleStory Classic World Free Market Guide.

Orange Slimes and Malady's Candy Rewards

During the Halloween event, Orange Slimes appear in Henesys, Ellinia, Kerning City, and Perion. Defeating them gives you another chance to obtain Halloween Candies, along with special recovery items.

These potions are permanent items, making them potentially useful beyond the Halloween event. Their value will depend on your character's needs and what other players are willing to pay.

The Orange Slime invasion also gives you an alternative to ordinary monster farming. If the towns become crowded, try another listed location rather than spending your entire session competing for kills in one spot.

How to Farm Halloween Candies More Efficiently

You do not need an elaborate farming route to finish this quest. A few practical choices can make the grind smoother.

• Prioritize kill speed. Choose monsters you can defeat quickly without burning through your potion supply.

• Accept the quest first. This avoids wasting time farming before your candy collection is active.

• Use the Orange Slime invasion. Check the four affected towns, but move elsewhere if competition becomes a problem.

• Combine farming with leveling. Work on normal progression instead of spending the whole session on a map that offers little experience.

• Finish the hidden mission early. Collecting the candies is only part of the process, and the Pumpkin Basket requires the additional deliveries.

If you are still figuring out where to train, the MapleStory Classic World Training and Leveling Guide can help you plan a route around your character's level.

Can You Combine Halloween Farming With Daily Rewards?

It is worth planning your sessions around The Journey Begins daily check-in. That event asks eligible players to collect 30 Maple Leaves from monsters Level 10 and above and exchange them with the Maple Administrator for a daily reward.

Since both activities involve fighting eligible monsters, you can potentially make progress on both during the same session. Accept the Halloween quest first, check your daily progress, and choose a suitable training area.

The daily reward can be claimed once per account per day, so switching characters does not give you an extra claim. Check the in-game event NPC for your current progress and requirements.

For more information on quests and progression, see the MapleStory Classic World Quests Guide.

Conclusion

For most eligible players, the event is worth the time. You only need Level 10 to participate, the main quest has a clear collection target, and the Pumpkin Basket offers permanent ownership with same-world trading.

Start by accepting the quest from Malady, collect 100 Halloween Candies, complete the hidden Trick or Treat mission, and claim your weapon. While farming, keep an eye on Orange Slimes and your daily Maple Leaf progress.

Most importantly, do not leave the hidden mission until the final day. The MapleStory Classic World Halloween event ends on November 18, and completing the entire quest chain is the way to secure the Pumpkin Basket through the event.