Genshin Impact’s Great Snowboar King and Other Regal Challenges in Gaming
Do you want to dethrone a king? Video games often give us that chance. From a pig king in Genshin Impact to real god-kings, the urge to conquer digital royalty is strong. Let’s explore Dragonspine in Genshin Impact where the Great Snowboar King awaits and others where kings and quests meet.
Unleashing the Beast: The Great Snowboar King
Dragonspine in Genshin Impact is a cold, wintry mountain. It holds more than just frosty air and Crimson Agates. There is a legendary beast, the Great Snowboar King. This boar commands respect. It may also command a well-aimed Pyro attack.
Awakening this royal beast isn’t simple. You must earn your audience. The mountain demands a sacrifice of frozen boar meat. Enter the Snowboar King’s territory. You’ll find frozen boars encased in ice. Use Pyro to melt them. An angry boar may emerge. Annoy enough of the frozen subjects, and the King shows up, likely disgruntled by your actions.
Where to Find His Majesty
Finding the royal rumble isn’t easy. Head southeast of the Statue of the Seven in Dragonspine. It’s like the boar version of Buckingham Palace, located on a cliff. Navigate to the cliff area, and you’ll see a path with frozen boars. It’s more a frozen pork aisle than a red carpet, but you’re in the right place.
“Ah, Fresh Meat!” – A Quest Fit for a King (Slayer)
Interested in a quest about this majestic beast? Try “Ah, Fresh Meat!” Start by talking with Harris at the Dragonspine Adventurer Camp. He is looking for some exotic ingredients. Your mission: gather 10 pieces of Chilled Meat. This is standard fare for Dragonspine adventurers.
Return to Harris with your meat haul. The quest then shifts gears. He gives you a task to get meat from the Great Snowboar King himself. It’s like a royal butcher’s errand. When you bravely procure the meat, return to Harris. Expect culinary experiments. Goulash comes into play. Then, head back to Harris at 18:00 game time to finish this culinary quest. The quest wraps up, hopefully with your stomach intact.
The Spoils of Victory: “Assassin of Kings” Achievement
Defeating the Great Snowboar King is not just for bragging rights. Beating this tyrant earns the “Assassin of Kings” achievement in the Challenger: III category. It’s a badge of honor. It shows your boar-slaying skills. Display it proudly to fellow travelers. It’s your digital crown for conquering a king.
Beyond Boars: Other Royal Encounters in Gaming
The Great Snowboar King is just the beginning of gaming royalty. Let’s look at a few other “kingly” encounters in different game universes:
Angry Birds: Piggy Kings and Modes
Even in Angry Birds, kings exist (and are often hit by bird projectiles). “Feed King Pig” mode unlocks after a level in “Rise and Swine”. Look for the round button at the bottom of the screen. Here you can feed the King Pig… or launch birds at him. It’s royal pig-focused gameplay.
There’s also the “Golden King Pig”. Unlocking this requires true dedication: three-starring every level from “Poached Eggs” to “Birdday Party (cake 2)”. If you prefer not to complete every level, the “Apptivity King Pig” toy from 2012 offered a shortcut to becoming a golden pig king.
Mario Kart Wii: King Boo Takes the Wheel
Mario Kart, known for its chaotic racing, features royalty too. King Boo, the ghostly king, is unlockable in Mario Kart Wii. Unlock him by winning the Lightning Cup in 50cc. Choose your kart and prepare for an exciting race to unveil this spectral sovereign. Diddy Kong unlocks the same way – win the Lightning Cup too!
God of War Ragnarok: King Hrolf Kraki – A Berserker to Remember
Switching from whimsical to brutal: God of War Ragnarok shows King Hrolf Kraki, a mighty king. Facing him is tough. First, defeat all twelve Berserkers spread across the realms as part of the “Fit for a King” side quest. Track down titles in Midgard, Svartalfheim, and more to qualify for the chance to battle King Hrolf.
WorldBox: The Longevity of a King of Kings
In WorldBox, achievements come from divine intervention. The “King of Kings” achievement rewards patience and some sandbox strategy. To get it, a king must “lionize” you for 500 years. Use Sandbox Mode. You have to keep this humanoid king admired and alive long enough to secure the achievement. Long live the king!
The Witcher 3: Assassin of Kings – A Missable Monarch
The Witcher 3 boasts an “Assassin of Kings” achievement with a key catch: it’s HIGHLY MISSABLE. This one involves politics and Geralt’s swordplay, not a boar king. Trigger the chance to kill King Radovid by completing lengthy side quests leading to “Reason of State.” Here, the assassination occurs automatically. Miss the side quests, and you may miss the achievement.
Monster Hunter World: Kirin – Not a King, But Kingly in Difficulty
Monster Hunter World offers Kirin. It’s not technically a “king,” but this unicorn-like creature is regal and hard to defeat. Kirin appears in certain hunting grounds, likely related to Legiana’s habitat in the Coral Highlands. Gather Kirin materials, and you can get optional quests, including “lightning strikes twice.” Prepare for combat.
Dragonspine’s Depths: More Than Just a Boar King
Dragonspine in Genshin Impact holds more than the Great Snowboar King. It’s full of secrets, puzzles, and quests. Let’s skim through some Dragonspine adventures.
Unlocking Dragonspine and its Secrets
Your Dragonspine journey begins with “When the Trail Goes Cold,” an automatic quest at Adventure Rank 22 after “Welcome to the Adventurers’ Guild.” Talk to Iris to officially explore this frosty area.
Dragonspine is packed with secrets. Unlocking secret rooms often involves solving environmental puzzles. One mention suggests opening a “secret door” after finding a “last box.” Explore and solve puzzles to reveal hidden places in Dragonspine.
There are also “secret gates,” needing certain items to unlock. The “Scribe box” can be obtained by placing flowers on a gravestone and submitting it. Collecting three of these boxes may unlock a gate—a reward for diligent exploration.
Dragonspine Quests and Collectibles
The “Dragonspine Spear Quest” hints at gathering “three strange teeth.” These teeth locations are likely scattered across Dragonspine, encouraging thorough exploration. Collect them to make progress and forge the Dragonspine Spear.
A Statue of the Seven in Dragonspine, like others, needs activation. It requires “scarlet quartz”. Break it with a Claymore or Geo attack to gain a temporary buff. This buff allows you to break the ice around the Statue and bring warmth.
frozen landscape. Scarlet Quartz is your Dragonspine key for many interactions.
Seelie puzzles live in Dragonspine. One needs to activate three Seelies in a sequence. Start with the leader and move in a row. Do not run – precision movement is crucial.
For Claymore fans, the “Snow-Tombed Starsilver Claymore” awaits. To unlock it, interact with 8 “Ancient Carvings” spread across Dragonspine. A treasure hunt for weapon lovers.
Crimson Agates are Dragonspine’s unique collectible. They are vital for leveling up the Frostbearing Tree. 80 are findable in Dragonspine through exploration, chests, and Time Trial Challenges. Glide, combat monsters, and finish challenges to gather these crimson gems.
For those interested in elemental resonance, Dragonspine resonates with Anemo. Expect more wind currents and Anemo puzzles here.
Albedo’s Campsite is a small outpost. It lies in a cave along the path from Entombed City – Ancient Palace to Outskirts. A lore-rich spot for those exploring Albedo’s story.
Further Afield: More Quests and Kings (Figuratively Speaking)
Our “kingly” theme stretches into other games. It showcases quests and content beyond monarchs but retains a thematic essence.
Fallout 4: “Mystery Meat” – A Cannibalistic Caper
Fallout 4 features the unsettling “Mystery Meat” quest. You find it at Longneck Lukowski’s Cannery, in the lower levels. Take the elevator down to start. But beware: Theodore Collins has a one-way ticket policy for that elevator. Finding another route back is part of the meaty mystery.
Skyrim: “Served Cold” – Raven Rock Revenge
In Skyrim, the Dragonborn goes to Raven Rock for “Served Cold.” This quest unlocks after completing “March of the Dead.” Gain favor in Raven Rock by finishing “The Final Descent.” Revenge served cold becomes a classic Skyrim dish.
Hypixel SkyBlock: Pig and Creeper Minions – Minion Monarchs?
Hypixel SkyBlock has Pig Minions and Creeper Minions. Unlock Pig Minions at Raw Porkchop I Collection. They spawn and kill pigs for porkchops. Epic or Legendary Pigman Pets boost their efficiency. Creeper Minions unlock at Gunpowder I and collect Gunpowder. They reign supreme in porkchop and gunpowder production.
Warframe: Chimera and Eris Quests – Quests of Sacrifice and Access
In Warframe, the Chimera Quest is available from the Codex after finishing “The Sacrifice.” To access Eris, defeat the Specter in the Eris Junction on Pluto after completing certain tasks. Quests and location unlocks drive progression in Warframe.
Red Dead Redemption 2: Legendary Boar – A Wild King
Red Dead Redemption 2 presents a Legendary Boar. Find it north of Saint Denis, in Bluewater Marsh, near the Bayou Nwa region of Lemoyne. Hunting legendary animals is central to Red Dead 2’s world. This boar may not wear a crown, but it’s king in its swampy territory.
Taming Boars: A Different Kind of Domination
Interestingly, some games let you tame boars. The process requires building an enclosure and luring them with food. Boars love berries, mushrooms, and carrots. Domestication is a way to exert control over the (boar) kingdom.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Robbie’s Research and a Shady Customer
Zelda: Breath of the Wild has “Robbie’s Research,” a side quest beginning with Purah at the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab. Link goes to Akkala Ancient Tech Lab to find Robbie. Tech and ancient labs are themes in Zelda quests.
Another Zelda quest, “A Shady Customer,” features Kilton, a quirky character. Snap a picture of Kilton, head to East Akkala Stable, show it to Hoz, and earn a Silver Rupee. Photography and monster-loving merchants add to Zelda’s charm.
Elder Scrolls Online: “Daughter of Giants” – Level-Gated Prophecy
The Elder Scrolls Online quest “Daughter of Giants” becomes available at level 10. The Prophet starts the quest, asking for a visit. Level progression and prophetic guidance are staples in Elder Scrolls stories.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne – The Black Dragon, Fatalis
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne allows players to face the Black Dragon, Fatalis. After completing Iceborne’s ending, discover Alatreon in “Blazing Black Twilight.” Defeating Alatreon in “Dawn’s Triumph” opens “The Black Dragon.” A multi-stage hunt for ultimate challenge.
From frosted boars to golden pig kings and monstrous dragons, kings and regal challenges fill gaming. Whether dethroning beasts for achievements or gathering porkchops from Pig Minions, the gaming world presents diverse royal encounters. So, adventurer, claim your digital kingdom… or gain a few achievements.
