galactolantern count and respawn rate?

Discussion in 'PlanetSide 2 Gameplay Discussion' started by SmittyJensen, Oct 19, 2018.

  1. SmittyJensen

    In two years I've yet to see one, but I'm wondering how many are on a map at a given time.

    And how long do they take to respawn once destroyed?
  2. Liewec123

    I can't remember the exact respawn time but I think it was quite long and I think there were 3 per map last year.
    I can say that hunting them last year to grind phylactery was probably the worst time I've had in PS2, have fun!

    Also if you can play on ultra I'd advise it, for greater pop-in range,
    I'd also recommend playing 3rd person in an ESF (for greater FoV)
    with extended fuel, there are alwaya so many skyknights A-holes during this event, hoping to gank pumpkin hunters,
    So the extended fuel let's you get away most of the time.
  3. SixNineFour

    No idea how many there are at a given time, but it seems they upped the number from last year. Found close to 10 this year. Mostly without trying. Can take anywhere between 10 to 120 minutes to find one.

    They respawn instantly.

    I recommend making a route and stick to checking the same spawns over and over. Always pop the normal pumpkins while doing so as it frees up a spot where a galacto may spawn.