Aniimo Iris Petals are a new weekly-limited resource introduced for the Windchaser’s Departure Legendary Journey starting September 25, 2026. They are used first to craft Legendary Aniipod: Irisalis, which opens the Rift Space for the Irisalis encounter, and later for a special Windchaser’s Departure Aniipod.
The key detail is that the source is weekly limited. Pawprint Studio has confirmed what the petals are used for, but the Version 1.1 announcement does not publish the exact weekly amount or every activity that awards them. That means the safest launch plan is to unlock the event early and avoid spending the resource without understanding which pod you are working toward.
How to Get Aniimo Iris Petals
Aniimo Iris Petals Image Pawprint Studio.
The official Version 1.1 update notice says Windchaser’s Departure introduces a new weekly-limited source for Aniimo Iris Petals. The event starts at 10:00 on September 25 in each listed regional server timezone and requires your character to reach Student I.
Pawprint Studio has not listed the exact number of petals available each week in the announcement, nor has it published a complete task-by-task reward table there. Once the event is live, use the Windchaser’s Departure interface to identify the active weekly source and its remaining allowance rather than relying on pre-release guesses.
What Are Iris Petals Used For?
The first confirmed use for Aniimo Iris Petals is crafting Legendary Aniipod: Irisalis. Once that pod is successfully crafted, it unlocks the Rift Space where Irisalis resides. Players can then forge their Twine, befriend Irisalis and unlock the Legendary Aniimo’s exclusive Transmog ability.
This makes petals part of the acquisition route rather than a general shop currency. If your immediate goal is Irisalis, focus on the amount required for that Legendary Aniipod before considering the second craft tied to the season.
The Windchaser’s Departure Legendary Aniipod
After crafting Legendary Aniipod: Irisalis, players can spend Aniimo Iris Petals on Legendary Aniipod: Windchaser’s Departure. This is a distinct seasonal pod with unusually strong guarantees, so it is worth understanding the difference before spending a limited resource.
Pawprint Studio says using the Windchaser’s Departure pod guarantees a 100% capture rate. The Aniimo caught with it is also guaranteed to have Perfect Innate Potential, appear in Sparkling Form and carry exclusive seasonal perks for Windchaser’s Departure.
| Craft | Confirmed result |
|---|---|
| Legendary Aniipod: Irisalis | Unlocks the Rift Space where Irisalis resides |
| Legendary Aniipod: Windchaser’s Departure | 100% capture plus Perfect Innate Potential, Sparkling Form and seasonal perks |
When Does Windchaser’s Departure Start?
The event begins September 25 at 10:00 in the relevant regional server timezone. Europe starts at 10:00 UTC, the Americas at 10:00 UTC-4 and APAC at 10:00 UTC+8. The published end times run into December, giving players multiple weekly cycles to collect Aniimo Iris Petals.
You must reach Student I to take part. If the event does not appear immediately at launch time, check your character rank, confirm you are on the intended regional server and restart the client before assuming the event is unavailable.
Are Iris Petals the Same as Legendary Tokens?
Aniimo Iris Petals are the event resource specifically named in the current Version 1.1 notice for crafting the Irisalis pod and the Windchaser’s Departure pod. Earlier developer information discussed broader Legendary Aniipod progression in different terms, but the September 21 update notice gives Iris Petals as the currency for this live seasonal route.
That distinction is important for anyone following an older pre-launch guide. For Windchaser’s Departure, use the current event instructions shown in game and the latest official notice. Do not assume an older resource name replaces the petals required by this event.
How to Prepare Before September 25
For Aniimo Iris Petals, reach Student I before the event opens and make sure your client is on Version 1.1. Because the source is weekly limited, opening the event early in a weekly cycle gives you the best chance to see the full set of available objectives and avoid leaving a limited reward unclaimed.
Once Windchaser’s Departure is live, Aniimo Iris Petals should be treated as a targeted Legendary Journey resource. Secure the Irisalis craft first if that is your goal, then evaluate the seasonal Windchaser’s Departure pod and its guaranteed Perfect, Sparkling capture benefits with whatever petals remain available to you.
