Update: Blizzard has updated their bluepost to note that the Love Witch's Sweeper is still intended to drop from the Heart-Shaped Box, and not moved to a vendor as originally indicated.
Love is in the Air 2026 Event Guide
New in 2026
The Spring Butterfly mount has a single account-wide chance to be obtained each day, within the Heart-Shaped Box awarded from the Crown Chemical Co holiday dungeon in the group finder. As with previous years, the chance to drop increases each new day that the boss is defeated.
Take to the skies on a glittering, shimmering, spring butterfly.
The Ensemble: Ornaments of the Spring Butterfly can be purchased for 100 Love Tokens from Kiera Torres or Lythianne Morningspear.
Includes the Spring Butterfly Helm, Spring Butterfly Pauldrons, and Spring Butterfly Belt.
Spring Butterfly Sword, Spring Butterfly Mace, Spring Butterfly Polearm, Spring Butterfly Wand, and Spring Butterfly Longbow can also be purchased for 30 Love Tokens each from Kiera Torres or Lythianne Morningspear.
Gear drops from the holiday dungeon are now item level 102, at 1/8 on the Adventurer upgrade track.
Unrequited Rewards
With the event already live in Taiwan, we know that last year's Love Witch's Sweeper is supposed to have been moved to the vendor, though it does not currently appear available for purchase and it appears to continue dropping from the holiday dungeon instead. Whether the bluepost is in error or the item is simply missing remains to be seen, though we expect an update to one or the other very soon.
The original design of the feeling-fueled magic broom series "Motion By Emotion", this ride is sure to get you there in a swiffy!
Sounds and fragrances of love swirl in the air with a hint of nefarious undertones as a strange love sickness clouds the hearts of the denizens of Azeroth. Uncover the dark secret fueling this plague of passion.
When : February 9–23
Where : Located outside Orgrimmar and Stormwind, with portals to the Gala of Gifts found in major cities around Azeroth.
Currency : Love Tokens
Participate in quests for Love Tokens to buy gifts for yourself and those you love. Also, don’t forget to show a little love to your alts—Love Tokens are Warbound.
For those looking for love on our Classic progression realms, click here to follow your heart.
New Things to Love This Year
There are new items available during the Love is in the Air in-game holiday including some fresh rewards.
Spring Butterfly Mount
"Take to the skies on a glittering, shimmering, spring butterfly."
Seize your chance at the Spring Butterfly mount from the first fight daily with Apothecary Hummel.
Ensemble: Ornaments of the Spring Butterfly
"Caution: The shimmering effects will dazzle all onlookers."
Spring Butterfly Sword
Spring Butterfly Longbow
Spring Butterfly Wand
Spring Butterfly Mace
Spring Butterfly Polearm
Uncover Dark Secrets in Shadowfang Keep
Dangerous scents cooked up by the Crown Chemical Co. linger in the air during the Love is in the Air event, and you can enter Shadowfang Keep for a Heroic-difficulty fight with Apothecaries Hummel, Baxter, and Frye for a chance at a lovely reward.
Love Witch's Sweeper Mount
"The original design of the feeling-fueled magic broom series "Motion By Emotion", this ride is sure to get you there in a swiffy!"
Spread Gratitude at the Gala of Gifts
With help from the Artisan's Consortium, Stormwind and Orgrimmar are putting on a Gala of Gifts, where townsfolk can get tokens of kindness and affection for their loved ones. Complete quests, defeat Apothecary Hummel or donate to the Artisan's Consortium to earn Love Tokens and exchange them for exquisite rewards.
The Gala of Gifts can be found outside Stormwind and Orgrimmar, with portals to the festivities located in major cities across Azeroth. Gala directors Luciano Delgado (Alliance) and Mahaja Cloudsong (Horde) will help ensure you enjoy your time.
The Trouble with Love
Inspector Snip Snagglebolt and Detective Snap Snagglebolt are on the case again! The Crown Chemical Co. has been kicked out, but something still smells like trouble. Team up with Snagglebolt and his new companion, O.D.I.E., the robotic canine, to sniff out the mystery!
Treat Yourself
Practice self-love by relaxing, relieving stress, and whatever self-care means when you make a scenic getaway through a magic portal, helping others as you revisit interesting places around Azeroth.
To escape to a world of tranquil peace, visit the following daily quest-givers, Gabbo Blinkwink (Alliance) and Aurora Vabsley (Horde). To pamper yourself in self-love, visit the daily quest-givers, Ying (Alliance) and Ning (Horde).
More Rewards
Unique rewards are available from holiday vendors, including mounts, pets, and more!
Living Rose
When being adored, emits beautifully intoxicating aromas. When ignored, those aromas become actually toxic.
Ensemble: Truly Heartfelt Shoulders
A fashionable ensemble that includes a set of spaulders and shoulder capes in bright, tickled pink.
Heartseeker Mana Ray: Someone told this little ray that it was adorable. It has been pursuing that positive feeling ever since.
Heartseeker Moth: Whereas some moths are attracted to light, the Heartseeker Moth seems attracted to warm, fuzzy feelings.
Exquisite Love Boat Toy: Spread the love to others with a stylish cruise on the Exquisite Love Boat toy that comfortably seats four!
Cosmetics, consumables, and more!
Love, the Ultimate Achievement
Don't forget to show your appreciation to get the following Achievements:
Love Language Expert: Deliver a slew of gifts to Lovely Guests at the Steam Pools Resort.
Support Your Local Artisans: Donate 70,000 gold to the Artisan's Consortium to support the Gala of Gifts.
Spread the Love in WoW Classic Progression
The WoW Classic version of Love is in the Air is also available to those looking for a little love in a hostile world. Head over to Orgrimmar or Stormwind to take part.
The vicious Crown Chemical Co. is at large, scheming from within Shadowfang Keep. Help the Steamwheedle Cartel put an end to this threat, and you’ll be fabulously rewarded. Obtain the following item level 502 rewards when you defeat the Crown Chemical Co.:
Winking Eye of Love
Choker of the Pure Heart
Heartbreak Charm
Sweet Perfume Broach
Shard of Pirouetting Happiness
In addition, you’ll have a chance to obtain the X45-Heartbreaker mount.
Achievements
Get the following Love is in the Air event achievements in Cataclysm Classic:
*Be Mine - Eat eight "Bag of Candies" heart candies.
*Charming - Create 12 Lovely Charm Bracelets.
*Dangerous Love - Assist the Steamwheedle Cartel in stopping the sinister Crown Chemical Co. plot.
*Fistful of Love - Use a Handful of Rose Petals on specific race/class combinations.
*Flirt with Disaster - Get completely smashed, put on your best perfume, throw a handful of rose petals on Jeremiah Payson or Sraaz and then kiss them. You'll regret it in the morning.
*I Pitied the Fool - Pity the Love Fool at specific locations.
*Lonely? - Enjoy a Buttermilk Delight with someone in Dalaran at a Romantic Picnic during the Love is in the Air celebration.
Lovely Luck is on Your Side - Open a Lovely Dress Box and receive a Lovely Black Dress.
*My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose - Obtain a Bouquet of Ebon Roses during the Love is in the Air Celebration.
*Nation of Adoration - Complete the Lovely Charm Bracelet daily quest for each capital city of your faction.
Perma-Peddle - Obtain a permanent Peddlefeet pet by procuring a Truesilver Shafted Arrow.
*The Rocket's Pink Glare - Shoot off 10 Love Rockets in 20 seconds or less.
*Shafted! - Shoot 10 players with the Silver Shafted Arrow.
*Sweet Tooth - Sample various Love is in the Air candies.
Tough Love - Defeat the trio of Crown Chemical Co. apothecaries in Shadowfang Keep.
*Required achievements to unlock Fool for Love, a meta-achievement awards the title "The Love Fool". Fool for Love is part of the meta-achievements required to complete "What a Long, Strange Trip it's Been", which awards the Violet Proto-Drake mount.
Be sure to spoil yourself and the ones you hold close with love and kindness! For more information on the holiday, you can visit Wowhead's Holiday Guide or Wowhead's Classic Holiday Guide.
