- Rogue Lineage Dullahan is a limited Halloween event race with explosive pumpkin abilities
- Pumpkin Grenade is the signature move, dealing 20 damage with knockback on a 10-second cooldown
- Infinite hunger from Corpse Blood eliminates the need to carry or buy food
- Gourd Roll provides mobility and combo extension, setting enemies on fire
- 750 candies are required to unlock this race from Witch Malady during Halloween events
Dullahan Race Overview
The Dullahan is a Halloween-themed race in Rogue Lineage, available exclusively during the annual Halloween event. These headless beings sport a flaming pumpkin where their head should be, bringing a unique aesthetic and a toolkit centered around explosive area-of-effect damage and self-sufficiency.
To unlock the Dullahan race, players must travel to Hallow's Retreat within Khei and speak with Witch Malady. She requires a substantial candy tribute, making the acquisition process a dedicated grind during the event window.
Appearance and Flame Colors
Dullahans feature green-tinted skin resembling a plant-like entity. Their pumpkin head emits a colored flame that varies based on rarity:
| Flame Color | RGB Values | Rarity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | (255, 176, 0) | Common | Standard flame for most Dullahans |
| Ethereal | (0, 255, 204) | Rare | Distinct blue-cyan glow |
| Diseased | (0, 255, 0) | Exclusive | Reserved for the Dullahan King |
Candies are character-bound, not heir-bound. If your character wipes, you will lose all stored candies. Farm and spend them carefully during the event.
Halloween Event Pricing History
The candy cost for Dullahan has fluctuated across different event years:
| Event Date | Candy Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2019 | 1,000 | First introduction, suspected exploiter bait |
| October 30, 2020 | 750 | Reduced cost |
| October 19, 2021 | 500 | Lowest recorded price |
| October 3, 2025 | 750 | Price increased back |
Racial Abilities and Progression
Dullahans gain abilities on specific days or upon reaching certain class milestones. The progression tree rewards active play and proper class advancement.
Corpse Blood (Passive)
All Dullahans possess Corpse Blood as a baseline racial trait. This passive grants black blood, infinite hunger, and enhanced health regeneration. During the day, regeneration receives a 1.05x multiplier. At night, this multiplier increases to 1.3x. A dark shadow appears at the bottom of your health bar during nighttime to indicate the active buff, similar to Scrooms.
Ability Progression Table
| Ability | Unlock Requirement | Effect | Lineage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Grenade | Day 1 or Superclass | Throw head, explodes after 3s, 20 damage + knockback | Runs once |
| Lit Head | Day 4 or Superclass (max mana) | Head provides a light source | N/A |
| Gourd Roll | Day 8 or Ultra class | Transform into a rolling pumpkin, sets enemies on fire | N/A |
| Biting Grenade | Day 15 or Ultra class | Upgraded grenade, latches onto targets, increased range | Runs once |
The Pumpkin Grenade has collision physics and will roll down hills and cliffs. Once thrown, the ability cannot be canceled, making it useful for escaping combos or extending movestacks. The grenade regrows after 10 seconds.
Detailed Ability Breakdown
Pumpkin Grenade serves as your primary offensive racial tool. The explosion cannot be blocked by mana shield and will actually break a mana shield if it latches onto your opponent. However, monks can still block this with their shield. The grenade does not put players into combat mode, which has strategic implications for engagement timing.
Gourd Roll was added in the 2024 Halloween update and transformed Dullahan from a static race into a mobile threat. You transform into a pumpkin and roll indefinitely, hitting and igniting anyone in your path based on your temperature stat.
Using Gourd Roll and then casting Snap Gelidus (or vice versa) will cause an immediate backfire. There is no indicator showing when you can safely use both abilities again. Use them separately and with caution.
Combat Strengths and Weaknesses
Understanding the Dullahan's combat profile is essential for maximizing effectiveness across different class pairings. The race excels as a supplementary toolkit for classes with limited move sets.
Pros and Cons Comparison
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Pro: Extra Knockback | Pumpkin Grenade provides knockback beneficial on most classes |
| Pro: Shield Breaker | Explosion bypasses mana shield and breaks it on latch |
| Pro: Combo Extension | Gourd Roll enables extended combos and mix-ups |
| Pro: Self-Sufficient | Infinite hunger means no food purchases needed |
| Pro: Anti-Vampire | Vampires cannot feed on Dullahans effectively |
| Pro: Uncancelable Throw | Pumpkin Grenade throw escapes combos and movestacks |
| Pro: Mobility | Gourd Roll adds significant mobility to the race |
| Con: Limited Toolkit | Beyond grenade and infinite hunger, offers little for move-heavy classes |
| Con: No Vampire Access | Cannot become a vampire, locking out vampire-exclusive armors |
| Con: Grind Intensive | 750 candies requires a significant time investment |
| Con: Backfire Risk | Gourd Roll + Snap Gelidus interaction causes self-damage |
Pumpkin Grenade is classified as "self-damage" and will apply your own passives to you when hit by your own explosion. This can be strategically useful against Oni, Shinobi (in resonance), and Dragon Sage by applying their own effects back onto them.
Best Class Synergies
Dragon Sage
- Low move count benefits from extra abilities
- Pumpkin Grenade adds ranged option
- Gourd Roll extends ground combos
- Self-damage passives can punish attackers
Abyss Walker
- Supplements limited toolkit
- Knockback creates spacing control
- Infinite hunger supports long sessions
- Night regen pairs well with dark playstyle
General Ultra Classes
- Extra move for combo variety
- Biting Grenade adds pressure tool
- Gourd Roll provides escape option
- Works as supplementary utility
How to Unlock Dullahan
Obtaining the Dullahan race requires careful planning during the Halloween event window. Follow these steps to secure this limited race.
Wait for Halloween Event
The Dullahan race is only available during the annual Halloween event. The event typically runs from early to late October. Monitor official channels for the exact start date each year.
Farm Candies
Collect the required amount of candies (historically 500-1,000, most recently 750). Participate in Halloween activities and defeat event-themed enemies to accumulate candies efficiently.
Travel to Khei
Enter Khei and locate Hallow's Retreat. This is the specific area where the Halloween event NPC resides during the active event period.
Speak to Witch Malady
Find Witch Malady in Hallow's Retreat and request "something special." Have the required candy amount ready in your inventory.
Confirm and Equip
Complete the exchange with Witch Malady. The Dullahan race will be added to your available race pool and can be equipped on your character.
Once unlocked during the Halloween event, Dullahan remains accessible on your account as long as you do not reroll your race or get banned. You can continue playing as a Dullahan even after the event ends.
Unlock Requirements Checklist:
- Halloween event is currently active
- 750 candies collected (character-bound)
- Access to Khei region
- Locate Hallow's Retreat
- Speak with Witch Malady
Advanced Tips and Matchup Notes
Maximizing the Dullahan experience requires understanding nuanced interactions and edge cases that can make or break combat encounters.
Key Combat Interactions
| Interaction | Behavior | Strategic Use |
|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Grenade vs Mana Shield | Bypasses and breaks shield | Use against shield-reliant opponents |
| Pumpkin Grenade vs Monk Shield | Blocked by monk shield | Avoid wasting grenade on monks |
| Pumpkin Grenade Combat Status | Does not put targets in combat | Allows surprise engagements |
| Gourd Roll Combat Status | Does put targets in combat | Use to force combat on terms |
| Gourd Roll + Snap Gelidus | Immediate backfire | Never use back-to-back |
| Vampire Bite on Dullahan | Cannot feed normally | Vampires can still drain hunger via tool |
Despite being headless with no visible neck, Dullahans can still be executed by Daggers. The execution animation shows neck-slicing, which is ironic for a headless being, but the game mechanics still apply the execution.
Lineage Inheritance
The Dullahan race runs in lineage, meaning future characters can inherit certain racial abilities. Both Pumpkin Grenade and Biting Grenade run in lineage once, allowing descendants to benefit from these explosive tools. Plan your lineage tree to maximize the generational value of this race.
Event History and Trivia
The first Dullahan event in 2019 was suspected to be bait for exploiters. Many players who obtained the race through illegitimate means during this initial event were subsequently banned. The race uses the normal name pool, so Dullahan characters do not receive special naming conventions.
Dullahans cannot become vampires under any circumstances. This restriction also applies to Cameos, Azaels, and Liches. If your build requires vampire-exclusive armors or abilities, Dullahan is not a viable race choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Rogue Lineage Dullahan race available year-round?
No, Dullahan is exclusively unlockable during the annual Halloween event. However, once you obtain the race during the event, it remains on your account permanently as long as you do not reroll or get banned. You can continue playing as a Dullahan outside of the event period.
Q: How much candy do I need to unlock Dullahan?
The candy cost has varied across events: 1,000 in 2019, 750 in 2020, 500 in 2021, and 750 in 2025. The most recent price is 750 candies. Check with Witch Malady in Hallow's Retreat within Khei during the active event for the current exact cost.
Q: Can Dullahan be used with any class in Rogue Lineage?
Yes, Dullahan pairs with all classes, but it benefits classes with fewer moves the most, such as Dragon Sages and Abyss Walkers. The extra abilities supplement their limited toolkits. Classes with abundant moves gain less marginal value from the Dullahan's racial abilities.
Q: What happens if I wipe while holding candies?
Candies are character-bound, not heir-bound. If your character wipes, you will lose all stored candies. It is strongly recommended to spend your candies before risking a wipe, or to farm them only when you are ready to make the purchase from Witch Malady.
Q: Does Pumpkin Grenade count as putting enemies in combat?
No, Pumpkin Grenade does not put players or NPCs into combat mode. This includes the bite from the upgraded Biting Grenade. However, Gourd Roll does put targets in combat. Use this difference strategically when planning your engagements.