The Lunar Glow Event in Grow a Garden brings a unique tool called the Night Staff, designed to help players mutate their plants into Moonlit Fruit for the Wise Old Owl. This guide from My Lead Games explains how to obtain this special item, its role in the game, and tips for using it effectively to enhance the gaming experience.
Unlocking the Night Staff
The Night Staff, shaped like a crescent moon, is a reward tied to the Lunar Glow Event’s questline with the Wise Old Owl. To earn it, players must collect Moonlit Fruit, which the staff itself helps produce, creating an exciting loop of progression. The staff is awarded at specific milestones along the event’s reward track:
- 40 Lunar Points: 1 Night Staff (Reward #3)
- 110 Lunar Points: 1 Night Staff (Reward #5)
- 250 Lunar Points: 1 Night Staff (Reward #11)
- 360 Lunar Points: 3 Night Staffs (Reward #16)
A total of six Night Staffs can be earned, giving players plenty of opportunities to mutate their garden’s fruits. For those needing help gathering Moonlit Fruit during Nightfall, My Lead Games offers additional tips on maximizing fruit mutations.
Purpose of the Night Staff
Similar to Lightning Rods, which channel lightning to create Shocked mutations, the Night Staff harnesses moonlight to transform fruits into glowing Moonlit mutations. During the Nightfall phase, which occurs hourly and lasts 10 minutes, the staff channels moonlight to mutate nearby fruits. When successful, a notification appears at the top of the screen, and players hear a distinct ping, indicating that a fruit has turned purple and glowing with the Moonlit effect.
Using the Night Staff Effectively
Once earned, the Night Staff is automatically added to the player’s backpack or hotbar. To use it, simply select it and place it in the garden. Each staff can mutate up to six fruits before it breaks, though there’s no guarantee it will mutate all six during a single Nightfall cycle. With some luck, players might achieve multiple mutations in one go, making strategic placement key to maximizing its potential.
This limited-use item adds a layer of strategy to the Lunar Glow Event, encouraging players to plan their garden layout carefully. By mastering the Night Staff, gamers can efficiently collect Moonlit Fruit and progress through the event’s rewards, making it a must-have tool for any Grow a Garden enthusiast.