AOPG Christmas Update Part 2 Guide (June 2026) Santa Race V2 & Snow Awakening

Welcome to the most comprehensive guide for AOPG’s Christmas Update Part 2! As an experienced player who has spent countless hours testing every aspect of this massive update, I’m here to walk you through everything you need to know about Santa Race V2, Snow Fruit Awakening (Arctic Hawk Mode), and the powerful Jolly Rapier V2. This update is strictly designed for endgame players, so prepare yourself for an intense grinding session that will push your limits and reward you with some of the most powerful abilities in the game.

The Christmas Update Part 2 brings three major upgrades that will completely transform your endgame experience: Santa Race V2 evolution, Snow Fruit’s long-awaited awakening, and the enhanced Jolly Rapier V2. Each requires massive dedication, with total costs exceeding 160,000 Presents across all upgrades. But don’t worry – I’ve broken down every requirement, strategy, and pro tip to help you conquer this content efficiently.

Update Feature	Requirement Level	Total Cost	Time Investment
Santa Race V2	Endgame + Santa Race V1	30,000 Presents + 1 Evil Snowflake	100+ Raids
Snow Awakening	Endgame + Snow Fruit	80,000 Presents + 1 Evil Snowflake	120+ Raids
Jolly Rapier V2	Endgame + V1 + Santa V2	50,000 Presents + Teachings	50+ Raids

Table of Contents

Santa Race V2 Complete Guide

Prerequisites and Requirements

Before diving into Santa Race V2, you MUST already have Santa Race V1 equipped. This is non-negotiable – the entire questline requires you to have Santa Race active at all times. If you don’t have Santa Race V1 yet, you’ll need to use Race Rerolls (available through Gems or Robux) to obtain it before starting this journey.

The Complete Questline (NPC: Santa Teacher):

Complete 50 Santa’s Workshop Raids – These are special event raids that drop Presents currency
Complete 50 Christmas Raids – Standard Christmas-themed raids with better drop rates
Find 30 Hidden Presents – Scavenger hunt across the map; presents respawn every 10 minutes
Pay 30,000 Presents – Event currency earned from raids and activities
Obtain 1 Evil Snowflake – Rare drop from Evil Returns Dungeon (Wave 2 boss)

Pro Strategies for Santa Race V2

Based on my experience grinding this content, here are some essential strategies:

Team Composition: Always run with a full team of 4 players. The Evil Returns Dungeon boss hits extremely hard, and solo attempts will waste your time and Presents.
Optimal Grinding Schedule: Focus on Santa’s Workshop Raids first, as they give both progress and Presents. Once you hit 50, switch to Christmas Raids for the remaining requirements.
Hidden Presents Locations: The presents spawn in predictable locations – check near Christmas trees, on rooftops, and inside buildings. I recommend creating a route that hits 10 locations, then server hopping to refresh spawns.
Device Performance: This update will test your hardware. I recommend playing on a high-performance gaming PC or flagship smartphone with good cooling. Overheating during the Evil Returns Dungeon boss fight can cost you your Evil Snowflake drop.

Santa Race V2 Benefits:

1.2x stat multiplier on all attributes
Special event damage buffs during Christmas content
Unlocks enhanced abilities for Jolly Rapier
Unique visual effects and transformations
Priority access to future Christmas event content

Snow Fruit Awakening (Arctic Hawk Mode) Guide

The Path to Arctic Hawk Transformation

The Snow Fruit finally receives its awakening in this update, transforming you into the majestic “Arctic Hawk.” This awakening completely revolutionizes the Snow Fruit’s playstyle, adding massive AOE capabilities and stunning visual effects.

Complete Questline (NPC: Snow Master):

Prerequisites:

Must have Snow Fruit equipped throughout the entire quest
Endgame level recommended (Level 2000+)

Quest Requirements:

Complete 60 Evil Returns Raids – These are the hardest raids in the update
Complete 60 Christmas Raids – Can be done simultaneously with other requirements
Use Snow Fruit Skills 500+ Times – The game tracks your mastery usage; I recommend grinding in safe areas
Final Payment: 80,000 Presents + 1 Evil Snowflake
Reward: Essence of Null (unlocks Arctic Hawk Mode)

Arctic Hawk Mode Features

The awakening transforms your Snow Fruit with these incredible upgrades:

New Visual Effects: Complete character transformation with ice wings and hawk-like features
Enhanced F-Skill: Devastating AOE attack with stunning cutscene animation
Massive Damage Scaling: 2.5x damage multiplier during transformation
Clone Abilities: Summon ice clones that fight alongside you
Area Control: Create frozen zones that damage and slow enemies

Pro Tips for Snow Awakening

Having completed this awakening myself, here are my insider tips:

Skill Usage Tracking: The game doesn’t show your progress for the 500 skill usage requirement. I recommend using a notepad to track your progress manually.
Evil Returns Dungeon Strategy: This is your bottleneck. The Evil Snowflake has approximately a 5% drop rate from the boss. Run this dungeon in 4-player teams and coordinate your attacks.
Present Farming: At 80,000 Presents, this is the most expensive awakening in the update. Focus on Santa’s Workshop Raids exclusively once you start this quest.
Stat Optimization: Before attempting the awakening, ensure your stats are optimized for Snow Fruit. Focus on Devil Fruit mastery and HP/Defense stats.

Jolly Rapier V2 Complete Guide

From V1 to V2 Evolution Path

The Jolly Rapier receives a significant upgrade in Part 2, becoming one of the best weapons for Christmas content and general PvE.

Step-by-Step Upgrade Process:

Step 1: Obtain Jolly Rapier V1

Location: Christmas Dungeon
Boss: Winter Nami
Drop Rate: Approximately 10%
Strategy: Use high-damage builds and bring a full team

Step 2: Upgrade to V2

NPC: Evil Santa (located in Christmas area)
Requirements:
- Own Jolly Rapier V1
- Have Santa Race V2 equipped (this is mandatory)
- Pay 50,000 Presents
- Obtain “Teachings of Evil” item (rare drop from Evil Returns Dungeon)

Jolly Rapier V2 Abilities and Features

The V2 upgrade significantly enhances all abilities:

Ability	V1 Description	V2 Enhancement	New Cooldown
M1 (Piercing Ice)	Standard ice projectile	2x damage + larger AOE	0.3s (was 0.5s)
Q (Candy Share)	Full HP heal	Instant cast + team heal	4s (was 6s)
E (Hoodwink Surprise)	Shoots presents	Homing presents + explosion	5s (was 6s)
R (Santa’s Wrath)	Red orb AOE	3x damage radius + DoT	5s (was 7s)
U (Evil Santa Transform)	Basic transformation	Enhanced stats + new skills	No change

Advanced Jolly Rapier V2 Strategies

The Jolly Rapier V2 excels in fast-paced combat with its enhanced combo potential:

Macro Optimization: Consider using a gaming mouse with macro capabilities for perfect combo execution
Synergy with Santa Race V2: The damage bonuses stack, making this combination incredibly powerful
Dungeon Dominance: In Evil Returns Dungeon, use the enhanced R ability for massive boss damage
PvP Potential: The instant heal from Q ability makes this weapon viable for PvP scenarios

Evil Returns Dungeon Master Guide

This dungeon is the centerpiece of the Christmas Update Part 2 and your primary source for Evil Snowflakes – the rare material needed for both Santa Race V2 and Snow Awakening.

Dungeon Structure and Mechanics

Wave 1: Evil Elves (10 enemies)

HP: 15,000 each
Damage: Medium
Special: Ice attacks that slow players
Strategy: Use AOE attacks to clear quickly

Wave 2: Evil Santa Boss

HP: 500,000
Damage: Extreme (can one-shot undergeared players)
Special Abilities:
- Ice meteor shower (large AOE)
- Present bombs (tracking projectiles)
- Snowstorm (visibility reduction + DoT)
- Enrage phase at 25% HP

Pro Dungeon Strategies

Having completed over 100 runs of this dungeon, here are my battle-tested strategies:

Team Composition (4 players recommended):

1 Tank (high HP/Defense)
2 DPS (high damage builds)
1 Support (healing/buff abilities)

Phase-by-Phase Breakdown:

Wave 1 Strategy:

Use your strongest AOE abilities immediately
Save cooldowns for the boss
Collect any presents dropped by elves
Maintain distance from ice attacks

Boss Phase Strategy:

Positioning: Spread out to avoid AOE damage
Ice Meteors: Watch the ground for red circles, move immediately
Present Bombs: These track players – use dash abilities to dodge
Snowstorm: When visibility drops, stick close to the team
Enrage Phase: At 25% HP, the boss doubles damage. Save your strongest abilities for this phase

Drop Optimization:

Evil Snowflake has approximately 5% drop rate
Each player gets individual drop chances
Server hop after successful runs to maximize efficiency
Use 2x drop codes before running (check active codes section)

Active AOPG Codes for Christmas Update Part 2

Here are all the currently active codes that will help you with your Christmas Update grinding:

Christmas Update Specific Codes:

SnowMode! – 20 EXP Tickets (NEW)
EvilReturns! – 2x Drops for 12 Hours (NEW)
JollyV2! – 2x EXP for 12 Hours (NEW)
MerryChristmas! – 2x Drops for 12 Hours (NEW)
HappyHolidays! – 10 Fire Dragon Keys (NEW)

General Useful Codes:

AOPG2026! – 2x Luck for 12 Hours (NEW)
SnowWillFall! – 20 EXP Tickets
OnePromptMan! – 2x EXP for 12 Hours
BaldCrusader! – 2x Drops for 12 Hours

How to Redeem Codes:

Open AOPG in Roblox
Click on the Twitter bird icon (usually on the side)
Enter codes exactly as shown (case-sensitive)
Click redeem
Enjoy your rewards!

Pro Tip: Save the 2x drop codes for your Evil Returns Dungeon runs. The doubled drop rate significantly increases your chances of getting Evil Snowflakes.

Comprehensive Grinding Strategy

Based on my extensive experience with this update, here’s the most efficient grinding strategy:

Phase 1: Preparation (Days 1-3)

Ensure you have Santa Race V1
Stock up on healing items and stat resets
Join an active grinding group or Discord server
Test your device performance in high-intensity situations

Phase 2: Santa Race V2 (Days 4-7)

Focus exclusively on Santa’s Workshop Raids (50 runs)
Collect Hidden Presents during queue times
Save Presents for later phases
Attempt Evil Returns Dungeon when you have a strong team

Phase 3: Snow Awakening (Days 8-14)

Start Evil Returns Raids (60 runs)
Use Snow Fruit abilities in safe areas to reach 500 uses
Continue farming Presents (need 80,000 total)
Run Evil Returns Dungeon daily for Evil Snowflake

Phase 4: Jolly Rapier V2 (Days 15-18)

Farm Winter Nami for Jolly Rapier V1
Complete Santa Race V2 (if not done already)
Farm Evil Returns Dungeon for Teachings of Evil
Upgrade to V2

Phase 5: Optimization (Days 19-21)

Test all your new upgrades in various content
Optimize your build around new abilities
Help other players with dungeons (builds reputation)
Prepare for potential Part 3 content

Common Mistakes to Avoid

After helping dozens of players through this update, here are the most common mistakes I see:

Not Having Santa Race V1 First – Many players start grinding without the prerequisite race, wasting time and resources
Solo Attempting Evil Returns Dungeon – The boss is designed for teams; solo attempts have 90% failure rates
Wasting 2x Drop Codes – Using these on easy content instead of saving for Evil Returns Dungeon
Poor Device Management – Overheating during crucial dungeon runs can cost you rare drops
Not Tracking Progress – The game doesn’t show progress for some requirements; manual tracking prevents wasted effort
Ignoring Team Composition – Running with random teams vs. coordinated groups makes a huge difference in success rates

Advanced Tips and Tricks

Device Optimization

Close all background applications before intense grinding sessions
Use cooling pads for laptops during long dungeon runs
Consider playing on lower graphics settings if experiencing lag
Monitor your device temperature during Evil Returns Dungeon

Team Coordination

Use Discord voice chat for real-time communication
Establish clear roles before starting dungeons
Share drop information with your team
Create backup plans if someone disconnects

Economy Management

Don’t spend Presents on unnecessary items
Save high-value items for trading with other players
Consider investing in storage upgrades for all the new items
Watch market prices for Christmas event items

FAQ

Q: Is Santa Race V2 better than Gear 5?

A: It depends on your build, but Santa V2 offers unique event buffs that make it superior for Christmas content. For general gameplay, Gear 5 might still be better, but Santa V2 excels in farming and event-specific content.

Q: Can I buy Evil Snowflakes with Robux?

A: No, Evil Snowflakes are dungeon-only drops. However, you can use Robux to buy Fruit Notifiers or Stat Resets to optimize your build for the dungeon runs.

Q: When does the Christmas Update Part 2 end?

A: Based on previous patterns, Christmas events typically last 3-4 weeks. This update should end around mid-January 2026. Once it’s gone, these V2 items might become unobtainable (Legacy status).

Q: Do I need to complete all three upgrades?

A: No, you can choose which upgrades to pursue. However, they synergize well together – Santa V2 enhances Jolly Rapier V2, and all three work best as a complete set.

Q: What’s the fastest way to farm Presents?

A: Santa’s Workshop Raids give the most Presents per run. Run these continuously with 2x drop codes active for maximum efficiency.

Q: Can I get these upgrades if I missed Christmas Part 1?

A: Yes, Part 2 is standalone and doesn’t require Part 1 completion. However, having Part 1 items might give you some advantages.

Q: Are these upgrades worth the grind?

A: Absolutely. These are some of the most powerful upgrades in the game and will likely remain relevant for months. The time investment pays off significantly in endgame content.

Q: What happens if the event ends before I finish?

A: Unfortunately, any uncompleted progress will be lost. The upgrades will likely become Legacy items, meaning they won’t be obtainable again.

Conclusion

The AOPG Christmas Update Part 2 represents some of the most challenging and rewarding content in the game’s history. With over 160,000 Presents needed across all upgrades and some of the toughest dungeon content available, this update is not for the casual player. However, for dedicated endgame players, the rewards are absolutely worth the investment.

Remember to manage your time wisely, join active grinding communities, and don’t be afraid to use Robux for quality-of-life improvements like race rerolls or stat resets. The combinations of Santa Race V2, Snow Fruit Awakening, and Jolly Rapier V2 will transform your character into a force to be reckoned with.

Good luck with your grinding journey, and may the RNG gods bless your Evil Returns Dungeon runs! Don’t forget to bookmark this guide and check back for updates as the meta evolves.