Blue Archive December Campaigns: Triple Rewards, Key Dates &
Blue Archive’s December events bring triple rewards for Bounty, Lessons, and Missions. See full schedule, best farming windows, and optimization tips.
Blue Archive December Campaigns: All Triple Reward Dates & Strategic Guidance
Blue Archive is closing the year with a cascade of double and triple reward campaigns across missions, bounties, and more—a potent opportunity for veterans and new Senseis alike to supercharge their progress. With so many overlapping event periods and boosted drops, understanding the optimal farming windows is critical for anyone aiming to accelerate character development or finally finish those overdue node grinds before the next meta shift.
At a Glance
- Triple Rewards on Bounty, Lessons, Normal, and Hard Missions during December events
- Key Dates: 2025-12-01 to 2026-01-05 (UTC); weekly rotations (see below)
- Double Rewards for Account EXP and specific content; some exclusions apply (details below)
- All reward boosts affect both manual clears and sweeps
- Reward exclusions include: Bounty Coins, Relationship Points, Area EXP, First Clear/3-Star rewards, and EXP from AP use (see Notes)
December 2025 Campaign Schedule (UTC)
| No. | Campaign | Period |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missions (Normal) Double Rewards | 2025-12-01 19:00 – 2025-12-08 18:59 |
| 2 | Scrimmage/Commissions Double Rewards | 2025-12-08 19:00 – 2025-12-15 18:59 |
| 3 | Bounty/Lesson Triple Rewards | 2025-12-15 19:00 – 2025-12-22 18:59 |
| 4 | Missions (Normal) Triple Rewards | 2025-12-22 19:00 – 2025-12-26 18:59 |
| 5 | Missions (Hard) Triple Rewards | 2025-12-26 19:00 – 2025-12-29 18:59 |
| 6 | Bounty/Scrimmage Triple Rewards | 2025-12-29 19:00 – 2026-01-05 18:59 |
| 7 | Account EXP Double Rewards (3 Phases) | 2025-12-05 19:00 – 2025-12-07 18:59 |
| 2025-12-19 19:00 – 2025-12-21 18:59 | ||
| 2025-12-26 19:00 – 2025-12-28 18:59 |
All event periods refer to UTC. For official time zone confirmation, see in-game event notices.
Veteran’s Take: Why This Event Series Is Essential
This campaign arc lands at a pivotal point following Blue Archive’s anniversary wind-down, where many players are hungry for efficient progression. For F2P and low-spending players, these are among the highest-value opportunities of the year to maximize farmed materials—effectively compressing weeks of grind into a few days. Historically, similar triple reward weeks have had outsize influence on upcoming meta shifts, letting grinders prep both for new characters and challenging Content (e.g. Total Assault/Bosses).
Rewards, Exclusions, and Hidden Mechanics
While these boosts are substantial, not every resource is affected. The campaign rates do not apply to:
– Bounty Coins, Relationship Points, Area EXP
– First Clear and 3-Star Clear Rewards
– Account/Combat EXP gained strictly from AP usage
– Expert Permits (Account EXP campaign only)
However, all sweep/auto-clear rewards accumulated during the campaign DO receive double/triple drops if they fall within eligible content. This distinction is vital for optimizing AP use—especially if you're farming for rare character nodes or specific gear upgrades.
Key Farming Windows and Strategic Priorities
Most Efficient Windows
- Bounty/Lesson Triple Rewards (2025-12-15 to 2025-12-22 UTC): The single best time to max out core upgrade materials.
- Normal/Hard Mission Triple Rewards (late December): Stack up on character shards and essential crafting mats. Plan stamina and AP potion usage accordingly.
- Account EXP Double Weeks: Effective for late joiners racing to key account unlocks or those aiming to benefit from level-up rewards before the next major event.
Preparation Checklist
- AP (Stamina) Management: Stock up on AP potions ahead of triple reward periods.
- Notable Node Prioritization: Identify which character fragments or gear crafts are most bottlenecked for your roster—prioritize "meta" or high-priority students, especially those previewed for upcoming banners/event reruns.
- Sweep Tickets: Save and deploy during triple drop phases for peak efficiency.
- Alliance/Club Coordination: Sync major farm periods with club coaching for mutual gains.
Related Reading & Event Context
For broader context, these campaigns follow Blue Archive’s busy anniversary period. They echo the high-value windows seen during the "Summer Sky’s Promise" and "Swimsuit Banners" (see Blue Archive’s Summer Sky’s Promise: 4th Anniversary Pre-Reg and event reward preview features on EarlyGG). Historically, such reward campaigns precede either a significant patch or a new limited banner—so keep an eye out for upcoming roadmap disclosures.
What to Watch: Post-Campaign Implications
Blue Archive frequently ties resource-boost events to major banner or content drops. The timing around New Year hints at the possibility of a headline event, rerun, or limited banner shortly after this triple reward window closes. For those looking to pre-farm specific materials (including those needed for time-limited or collaboration units), this is a rare chance to get ahead of the curve.
Conclusion
The December 2025 campaign series represents a uniquely dense concentration of high-yield farming windows, essential for serious progress ahead of probable new content. Veterans should plan AP and sweep engagement now to capitalize, while newer Senseis shouldn’t underestimate the compounding value of even double drop weeks. As always, consult in-game notifications for any late changes—official EarlyGG coverage will update as schedules are locked in.
If you’re looking for in-depth material planning or banner pull guidance around these campaigns, see: Blue Archive’s Swim Banner: Should You Pull? 11/18 Patch at and related event coverage on EarlyGG.
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