Discover how to unlock the best GW2 Halloween Rewards 2026, including the Primeval King's Wrappings, Fog Machine weapon skins, Plush Mad King Backpack, and Mini Longhaired Black Cat. This guide explains the exact Halloween Rituals achievement requirements, how to earn additional weapon chests, where to find seasonal vendors, and which Candy Corn materials to save.
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Before committing to an achievement or spending your Candy Corn, it's worth understanding the main rewards introduced during this year's festival.
Each collectible has a different acquisition method.
The Primeval King's Wrappings are the headline armor reward for Halloween 2026.
This regal headpiece is obtained through the (Annual) Halloween Rituals meta-achievement.
Players must complete nine of the ten qualifying annual Halloween achievements to unlock the final reward.
Completing the meta awards the Primeval King's Wrappings Choice container, allowing you to select an appropriate armor piece.
Choosing one unlocks the appearance for all three armor weight classes.
Best for: Armor collectors, fashion enthusiasts, and players who want the main 2026 achievement reward.
The new Fog Machine weapon set is inspired by the earlier Grim Machine collection.
These cosmetics feature a mechanical Halloween aesthetic and are available through achievement rewards.
There are two important acquisition methods:
Annual Halloween Rituals: Complete five qualifying annual achievements to obtain a Fog Machine Chest.
Weekly Halloween Festivities: Reach the first reward tier to obtain another Fog Machine Chest.
Each chest allows you to choose a weapon from the available set.
Best for: Weapon skin collectors and players interested in expanding their Halloween-themed equipment appearances.
The Plush Mad King Backpack introduces a playful cosmetic inspired by the festival's notorious monarch.
Unlike the Primeval King's Wrappings, this backpack isn't the reward for completing the annual meta-achievement.
Instead, players purchase it from Halloween vendors using Candy Corn Cobs and other festival materials.
Best for: Backpack collectors and players who enjoy distinctive character customization.
The Mini Longhaired Black Cat is another new collectible available through Halloween vendors.
This miniature follows your character when summoned, providing a companion for your adventures.
It costs 15 Candy Corn Cobs.
Best for: Miniature collectors and players who prefer rewards that don't require difficult achievements.
Guild Wars 2's 2026 Halloween celebration also introduces four decorations:
Plush Mad King
Plush Zhaia
Foreboding Raven Tree
Foreboding Raven Roost
These are available for homestead and guild hall decoration systems.
Speak with Deft Lahar in Lion's Arch to explore the new decorative recipes and unlocks.
Best for: Homestead designers, guild hall decorators, and players who enjoy building themed environments.
If you're interested in this year's main cosmetic reward, completing the annual Halloween Rituals meta-achievement should be your primary objective.
The Primeval King's Wrappings are earned through achievement progression rather than a direct Candy Corn purchase.
Open your Hero panel and navigate to the Achievements section.
Find the Festivals category and locate (Annual) Halloween Rituals.
The meta-achievement contains ten qualifying objectives.
You need to complete nine.
This flexibility is important because it means you can skip one achievement that doesn't suit your character or preferred gameplay style.
The ten qualifying objectives are:
(Annual) Arguably Foodlike: Consume 300 Pieces of Candy Corn. This is straightforward if you already have the currency, but remember that consumed Candy Corn cannot be used for festival purchases.
(Annual) Ancient Grudge: Defeat 100 qualifying minions of Palawa Joko. Certain Awakened enemies do not count, so check your achievement tracker rather than assuming every Awakened opponent qualifies.
(Annual) Lunatic Racer: Complete the race event in Mad King's Labyrinth in under two minutes, three times. Players familiar with the route may find this easier than more difficult combat challenges.
(Annual) Masters of the Labyrinth: Defeat the five required Labyrinth champions. An organized group makes this objective considerably more manageable.
(Annual) Ascent to Madness: Complete the special encounter against Mad King Thorn. Bring a comfortable combat build and pay attention to the boss mechanics.
(Annual) A Royal Tradition: Earn three qualifying completions from participating in Mad King Says. Success depends on following the correct instructions.
(Annual) Pumpkin Carving: Carve 100 pumpkins across the available festival locations. This objective rewards exploration rather than difficult combat.
(Annual) Mad King's Clock Tower: Complete the Clock Tower or Stopped Clock Tower jumping puzzle three times. The Stopped version offers an alternative for players who struggle with the original moving challenge.
(Annual) Raceway Regular: Earn 15 points of progress through Mad King's Raceway races and time trials. Stronger race results can contribute additional progress.
(Annual) Courtly Service: Spend five gold commissioning eligible services in the Mad King's Labyrinth. Summoning the Court Chef is one way to satisfy this requirement.
Each completed qualifying achievement advances your annual meta-achievement progress.
The annual meta provides two reward tiers.
At five completed annual achievements, you receive a Fog Machine Chest.
At nine completed annual achievements, you receive the Primeval King's Wrappings Choice.
This means you don't have to complete the entire meta before receiving something valuable.
If you only have enough time or interest to finish five objectives, you can still obtain the weapon choice.
However, the headpiece requires the full nine-achievement milestone.
After completing nine qualifying annual achievements, claim your reward from the achievement panel.
The Primeval King's Wrappings Choice is an account-bound exotic armor selection container.
Double-click it to select the appropriate armor piece.
The available selections are associated with light, medium, and heavy armor.
Choosing one armor piece unlocks all three weight-class appearances in your wardrobe.
This is particularly useful if you regularly switch between professions that wear different types of armor.
You don't need three separate meta-achievement completions simply to unlock the three weight-class appearances.
Your preferred combination depends on your strengths.
Players who enjoy exploration may find Pumpkin Carving and Arguably Foodlike easier than boss encounters.
Players who regularly join large groups may find Masters of the Labyrinth and Ascent to Madness more comfortable.
Movement-focused players might enjoy Lunatic Racer, Raceway Regular, and Clock Tower.
If you dislike difficult jumping puzzles, you can skip the Clock Tower achievement entirely and complete the other nine.
Alternatively, if you struggle with racing, you can skip a race-related objective.
The most efficient route is the one that avoids your weakest activity while still fulfilling nine requirements.
Don't spend hours forcing yourself through a challenge when another qualifying achievement is easier for your character.
Fog Machine weapons are among the most interesting new cosmetics introduced this year.
They reinterpret the familiar Grim Machine aesthetic through a new Halloween weapon set.
Unlike random loot drops, the main confirmed acquisition routes give players a selectable reward.
Complete five qualifying achievements within the annual Halloween Rituals meta-achievement.
You'll receive a Fog Machine Chest as the first reward tier.
Open the chest and choose the weapon you want.
This is especially convenient because the same achievement progression leads toward the Primeval King's Wrappings.
You're earning two different types of cosmetic rewards through the same overall accomplishment.
The (Weekly) Halloween Festivities achievement provides another way to obtain Fog Machine weapons.
This achievement tracks participation in several Halloween activities.
Qualifying content includes:
Mad King's Labyrinth
Halloween races
Mad King's Clock Tower and Stopped Clock Tower
Mad King Says
Ascent to Madness
Different activities contribute different amounts of progress.
The achievement contains two reward tiers:
100 points: Fog Machine Chest.
200 points: Candy Corn Cob.
This provides an additional opportunity to obtain a weapon choice without requiring another completion of the annual meta-achievement.
It's especially useful for collectors interested in unlocking several Fog Machine appearances.
Each Fog Machine Chest provides a choice of one weapon from the available selection.
Opening a chest does not automatically unlock the entire collection.
You can earn a chest from annual achievement progression and additional chests through qualifying weekly festival achievements.
The number of unique appearances you unlock depends on the chests you earn and the choices you make.
Before opening a chest, inspect your wardrobe to identify which Fog Machine appearances you already own.
Accidentally choosing a duplicate can waste a valuable selection.
There's no universally best Fog Machine weapon because these are primarily collectible cosmetics.
Your decision should reflect what you actually use.
Consider these factors:
Your favorite profession: Choose a weapon type used regularly by the character you play most often. A skin you see frequently is often more satisfying than one that remains permanently unused.
Your preferred fashion style: Preview the weapon alongside your current armor and backpack. Mechanical weapon designs might complement some outfits better than others.
Existing wardrobe unlocks: Check whether you already own a particular appearance before selecting it again.
Your collection goals: If you're working toward unlocking the complete set, keep track of which weapon types remain missing.
Future character plans: A weapon you rarely use today may still be worthwhile if you're planning to play another profession.
Preview every available choice before opening your chest.
There's no need to rush your selection simply because you earned the reward.
No.
Fog Machine is a separate weapon set inspired by the older Grim Machine collection.
The visual relationship does not mean that unlocking a Grim Machine weapon automatically grants the matching Fog Machine appearance.
The older Grim Machine set also received a new Grim Machine Spear in the 2026 update.
If you collect Halloween weapons, pay attention to the exact collection name.
Mistaking one weapon series for another can lead to unnecessary purchases.
The Plush Mad King Backpack is one of the most recognizable new additions to the 2026 Halloween vendor lineup.
Unlike achievement-based rewards, this collectible requires a specific combination of festival materials.
The backpack costs:
5 Candy Corn Cobs: These are obtained through Halloween exchanges, achievements, and other eligible sources. They represent a substantial amount of ordinary Candy Corn.
5 Gibbering Skulls: A refined Halloween material associated with seasonal recipes and purchases.
5 High-Quality Plastic Fangs: Another higher-tier Halloween material that can be obtained through the relevant material systems and exchanges.
5 Tyria's Best Nougat Centers: A refined Halloween crafting material required for the backpack purchase.
You need all four types of materials.
Collecting enough Candy Corn Cobs alone does not complete the purchase requirements.
Visit a Halloween vendor that offers the Plush Mad King Backpack.
The Halloween Vendor at Hooligan's Route in Lion's Arch is one confirmed source.
The item is also listed by Sven Edson in the Wizard's Tower, although access to that location depends on your account's available content.
For most players participating in the festival, checking the Halloween vendors in Lion's Arch is the simplest approach.
Candy Corn Cobs can be acquired by exchanging Pieces of Candy Corn.
The standard exchange rate is:
1 Candy Corn Cob = 1,000 Pieces of Candy Corn.
Halloween activities also provide certain opportunities to earn Cobs directly.
Gibbering Skulls, High-Quality Plastic Fangs, and Tyria's Best Nougat Centers belong to Halloween's refined material system.
Their acquisition may involve collecting or converting lower-tier Halloween materials.
You can also check the Trading Post for tradeable materials rather than farming everything yourself.
Before converting large quantities, compare the current material prices.
Sometimes purchasing the refined material is more practical than collecting every component manually.
For players who enjoy humorous and recognizable Halloween cosmetics, it's an appealing collectible.
However, the materials have an opportunity cost.
Those same resources might be used for other festival purchases or sold to other players.
Consider the backpack's appearance, whether it matches your preferred characters, and how much you value cosmetic collecting.
If you prefer functional account upgrades over fashion, you may want to prioritize other purchases.
The Mini Longhaired Black Cat is a charming addition to the 2026 Halloween miniature collection.
It offers a simpler purchase requirement than the new backpack.
The miniature costs:
15 Candy Corn Cobs.
Unlike the Plush Mad King Backpack, its listed vendor cost does not require the three additional refined Halloween materials.
This makes planning straightforward.
You can concentrate on acquiring Candy Corn Cobs instead of gathering several different material types.
Visit a Candy Corn Vendor during the Halloween festival.
These merchants appear in Lion's Arch and several festival locations across Tyria.
The Halloween Vendor in Lion's Arch also carries the miniature.
Look for the Halloween miniature section of the vendor inventory.
The Mini Longhaired Black Cat is an account-bound miniature.
Once unlocked, you can summon it to follow your character.
Like other Guild Wars 2 miniatures, it serves a cosmetic purpose rather than increasing your combat strength.
Only one miniature can normally be active at a time.
This depends on your personal preference.
Choose the cat if you want a miniature companion and prefer a single-currency purchase.
Choose the backpack if you want a visible character cosmetic and already possess the necessary refined materials.
Don't forget that the backpack's additional material requirements may represent a substantial portion of its overall cost.
Check the complete cost of each reward before deciding which is more affordable for your account.
The Fog Machine set isn't the only weapon collection worth checking during Halloween 2026.
Returning weapon rewards provide opportunities for players who missed previous festivals.
The Unchained weapon collection was introduced during the 2025 Halloween event.
In 2026, players can acquire it through the Trader's Unchained Chest sold by weekly Candy Corn Vendors.
The listed vendor price is:
10 Candy Corn Cobs and 5 gold per chest.
The vendor purchase is limited to one per week.
Because the chest provides a selectable weapon, inspect the contents before purchasing.
This is particularly important if you're missing only a few appearances from the Unchained collection.
The Chained weapon set is another returning Halloween collection.
These weapons are associated with the Halloween Prize Bag reward system.
The Halloween Daily category includes an achievement called Trick-or-Treat across Tyria.
It awards Halloween Prize Bags for qualifying participation in Mad King Says or defeating champions across Tyria.
The Prize Bags contain ordinary rewards and have a chance to provide Chained weapons.
The Chained collection contains seventeen weapon appearances, including a spear.
The weapons are also obtainable through the Trading Post when available.
Don't confuse Chained weapons with Unchained or Fog Machine weapons.
They belong to separate collections and use different acquisition routes.
Returning Halloween rewards also include previous weapon series such as Grim Machine and Candy Core.
Some older selection chests are available through festival vendors.
Check the current vendor inventory before buying a chest because certain purchases have account restrictions, weekly limits, or additional gold costs.
Older collection items can provide interesting alternatives if you don't particularly like the 2026 cosmetics.
However, newer players should prioritize the rewards they genuinely want rather than attempting to purchase every historical weapon immediately.
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Missed a previous Halloween festival?
Some earlier annual cosmetic rewards have returned through festival vendors.
This gives collectors a way to catch up without assuming every old achievement is still available.
The Lunatic Jester's Trousers were the annual meta-achievement reward for Halloween 2025.
For 2026, ArenaNet moved the previous reward into the Halloween vendor selection.
This is good news for players who missed last year's event.
Instead of searching for an inaccessible 2025 achievement, check the returning vendor stock.
The exact purchase requirements should be reviewed in the current vendor interface before spending festival materials.
The Clawing Shadow collection includes several older Halloween armor rewards.
Examples include:
Clawing Shadow Gloves
Clawing Shadow Greaves
Clawing Shadow Plate
These appearances are available through relevant Halloween reward containers and vendor purchases.
They're worth considering if you prefer a darker, more intimidating appearance.
However, don't confuse them with the 2026 Primeval King's Wrappings.
The new headpiece belongs to this year's annual meta-achievement and uses a different acquisition method.
Halloween vendors also offer various returning cosmetics, miniature companions, and collectibles.
Examples include earlier Halloween headpieces, shoulder appearances, backpacks, and costume-related items.
The available selection is extensive, and some purchases are limited or require different currencies.
Rather than buying everything immediately, open the wardrobe and preview the appearances that interest you.
A cosmetic that fits your main character is often a more satisfying purchase than an item bought only because it's available.
Players interested in housing and creative building also have something to collect in 2026.
Four new decorations were introduced through the Halloween festival.
The Plush Mad King decoration brings the festival's signature character into decorative spaces.
For homesteads, it uses the Handiworker crafting system.
The homestead version requires Handiworker rating 400 and uses materials including Refined Homestead Fiber, a Gibbering Skull, and a Candy Corn Cob.
Guild hall versions use Scribe crafting requirements instead.
Plush Zhaia provides another decorative option.
The homestead version requires Handiworker rating 400.
Its recipe uses Refined Homestead Fiber, Piles of Vile Essence, and a Candy Corn Cob.
If you're creating a whimsical or Halloween-themed interior, this decoration may be especially appealing.
The Foreboding Raven Tree is designed for atmospheric outdoor decoration.
The homestead version requires Handiworker rating 225.
Its crafting ingredients include Refined Homestead Wood, Tyria's Best Nougat Center, and Pieces of Candy Corn.
This makes it a useful choice for building a dark forest, haunted garden, or mysterious outdoor environment.
The Foreboding Raven Roost complements the raven-themed decorations.
It's another 2026 addition available through the relevant decoration crafting systems.
Check the recipe at Deft Lahar and confirm the crafting materials required for your intended version.
Don't assume the homestead and guild hall versions share identical requirements.
Unlocking a recipe isn't the same as receiving a completed decoration.
Before spending currency, confirm:
Recipe ownership: Make sure you haven't already unlocked the decoration recipe.
Crafting discipline: Homestead decorations use Handiworker, while guild hall decorations commonly use Scribe.
Required rating: Some decorations need a higher crafting rating than others.
Material costs: Halloween resources may be shared with backpack purchases and other collectibles.
Intended destination: Verify whether you're crafting for a homestead or a guild hall.
This is particularly important if you're buying several decoration recipes at once.
Festival currency management is one of the most important parts of collecting Halloween rewards.
Several valuable items share the same underlying materials.
Pieces of Candy Corn are among the festival's main materials.
They're earned through Halloween activities, loot, and other sources.
They can be exchanged into Candy Corn Cobs, consumed for achievements, or used in certain crafting recipes.
However, they're not unlimited.
If you need Candy Corn for the annual Arguably Foodlike achievement, set aside the required 300 pieces before spending everything on other purchases.
Candy Corn Cobs are used for numerous seasonal purchases.
Important 2026 examples include:
Plush Mad King Backpack
Mini Longhaired Black Cat
Returning cosmetic rewards
Selected weapon chests
Decoration-related materials and recipes
Because several desirable collectibles require Cobs, they can become a major expense.
Don't exchange all your Candy Corn into Cobs before checking whether a desired recipe requires ordinary Pieces of Candy Corn.
Keep your purchase requirements in mind.
The festival also uses materials such as:
Gibbering Skulls
High-Quality Plastic Fangs
Tyria's Best Nougat Centers
These are different from their lower-tier counterparts.
For example, Chattering Skulls and Gibbering Skulls are not interchangeable items.
The same distinction applies to Plastic Fangs and High-Quality Plastic Fangs, and to ordinary Nougat Centers and Tyria's Best Nougat Centers.
Be careful when shopping or crafting.
Purchasing the wrong material can become expensive.
Trick-or-Treat Bags contain assorted Halloween loot, including seasonal crafting materials and chances at rarer items.
They can be obtained through festival gameplay and certain achievements.
However, opening bags isn't always more economical than selling them.
The 2026 update adjusted some weapon and rare-item drop probabilities, meaning older opening-value estimates may not accurately reflect current results.
If your primary goal is purchasing specific cosmetics, compare the market value of unopened bags with the expected value of opening them.
Selling bags and buying the exact materials you need can sometimes be more predictable than relying on random drops.
Not everyone has enough gold, festival materials, or interest to obtain every collectible.
A few practical recommendations can help you decide.
The Primeval King's Wrappings are an excellent target for players who enjoy collecting seasonal armor appearances.
They require achievement completion rather than a direct material purchase.
The reward also unlocks the appearance across all three armor weights.
If you enjoy participating in different Halloween activities, this should be one of your first priorities.
The Fog Machine Chest is appealing because it's available through achievement progression.
You can earn your first chest after five annual achievements.
The weekly festival achievement provides another acquisition method.
That makes this set particularly attractive to collectors who prefer earning cosmetics through gameplay.
The Plush Mad King Backpack is a strong option for players who enjoy playful Halloween cosmetics.
However, its four-material purchase cost deserves careful consideration.
Check your existing material storage before purchasing anything.
You may already own a portion of the required resources.
The Mini Longhaired Black Cat is an easy recommendation for miniature collectors.
Its 15-Cob purchase requirement is straightforward to understand.
You don't need a specific achievement completion or difficult encounter to buy it.
If you've already completed Halloween achievements in previous years, consider the returning collections.
Unchained weapons, older armor pieces, and previous festival cosmetics offer more options for expanding your wardrobe.
Just remember that returning vendor rewards may have different prices or acquisition methods from their original releases.
The new plush decorations and raven-themed objects are particularly appealing for creative players.
However, decoration crafting costs can accumulate quickly if you want multiple copies.
Check your intended build, materials, and crafting requirements before investing heavily.
A few small mistakes can lead to unnecessary spending or missed rewards.
The Primeval King's Wrappings come from the annual meta-achievement.
Fog Machine weapons can be earned through both annual and weekly achievement progression.
Completing a weekly objective doesn't replace the nine annual achievements required for the headpiece.
Always check the correct achievement category.
Fog Machine Chests allow you to select a weapon.
Before opening one, inspect your current wardrobe unlocks.
Choosing a weapon appearance you already own may provide little additional collection value.
The different tiers of Halloween materials have similar names.
Make sure you're buying Gibbering Skulls rather than Chattering Skulls if the recipe requires the refined version.
Check the complete item name before purchasing expensive quantities.
Several attractive rewards use the same currency.
If you purchase smaller cosmetics without planning, you might not have enough remaining currency for the backpack or miniature you actually wanted.
Identify your main reward before committing your resources.
Some festival items are account-bound.
Others can be traded, depending on their source.
A weapon selected from an achievement chest may have different binding rules from a similar weapon obtained through another source.
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Always inspect the item before assuming you can sell it.
Completing an achievement isn't always the final step.
Check whether you need to claim a reward chest or open a selection container.
Inspect your inventory and achievement panel to confirm that the reward was received.
Some Halloween vendors and activities disappear when the festival closes.
Other rewards may be available through permanent merchants or the Trading Post.
Don't assume that every collectible becomes unobtainable after November 3, but don't rely on an unconfirmed future return either.
Check the acquisition method for the specific item you want.
Complete nine of the ten qualifying annual achievements within the (Annual) Halloween Rituals meta-achievement.
You'll receive the Primeval King's Wrappings Choice container.
Choosing one armor piece unlocks its appearance across all three armor weight classes.
Earn a Fog Machine Chest by completing five annual Halloween achievements or reaching the first reward tier of the weekly Halloween Festivities achievement.
Each chest lets you choose a weapon from the available set.
Yes.
The annual and weekly achievement tracks provide separate opportunities to earn Fog Machine Chests.
Each chest provides a selectable weapon reward, allowing you to expand your collection.
The backpack requires five each of Candy Corn Cobs, Gibbering Skulls, High-Quality Plastic Fangs, and Tyria's Best Nougat Centers.
Check the Halloween vendor's purchase requirements before exchanging materials.
The Mini Longhaired Black Cat is available from Halloween vendors, including festival Candy Corn Vendors.
It costs 15 Candy Corn Cobs.
Yes.
The Lunatic Jester's Trousers, originally associated with the 2025 annual achievement reward, were added to Halloween vendors for 2026.
Check the current vendor inventory for their purchase requirements.
The Trader's Unchained Chest is available from weekly Candy Corn Vendors.
Its listed cost is 10 Candy Corn Cobs and five gold, with a one-per-week purchase limit.
No.
Different collections have different acquisition methods.
Fog Machine weapons are connected to achievement rewards, while other weapon collections may be available through vendors, reward containers, random drops, or the Trading Post.
They can contain rare items, but opening them doesn't guarantee a valuable reward.
The 2026 update changed some drop probabilities.
If you're targeting a specific tradeable item, compare its Trading Post price against the cost and uncertainty of opening bags.
Shadow of the Mad King 2026 runs until November 3, 2026.
Many seasonal activities and vendors are tied to the festival.
Some items may remain obtainable through other sources, so availability depends on the specific reward.
The GW2 Halloween Rewards 2026 offer plenty of reasons to participate in Shadow of the Mad King, whether you prefer completing achievements, collecting weapons, customizing characters, or decorating your homestead.
The Primeval King's Wrappings stand out as the main annual achievement reward, while Fog Machine weapons provide attractive progression rewards for players who enjoy Halloween activities.
The Plush Mad King Backpack and Mini Longhaired Black Cat offer alternatives for players who prefer collecting cosmetics through festival currency.
Returning weapon sets, older armor rewards, and new decorations provide even more choices.
The smartest approach is to choose your favorite rewards first, understand how they're obtained, and save the materials needed to unlock them.
Complete five annual achievements if your main objective is a Fog Machine weapon.
Finish nine qualifying achievements if you want the Primeval King's Wrappings.
Save your Candy Corn Cobs and refined materials if you're planning to purchase the new backpack or miniature.
Most importantly, don't confuse achievement rewards with vendor purchases, and avoid spending valuable currency on items you don't genuinely want.
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Halloween brings plenty of exciting rewards to Tyria, but the best collectible is always the one you'll actually enjoy using.
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