Conquering Dragonspine’s Chill: A Guide to Thawing Ice in Genshin Impact
Dragonspine is cold. It’s tough to survive the Sheer Cold. Ice can be more difficult than a stubborn Ruin Guard. This ice doesn’t just melt with fire. Don’t worry! This guide will help you deal with all the icy challenges Dragonspine presents.
Breaking the Ice: An Overview of Dragonspine’s Frozen Mysteries
You see some strange ice? You’re likely on the “In the Mountains” quest. This quest helps you reach the Peak of Vindagnyr. You need to thaw three ice shards. These aren’t simple cubes. They require a special red rock to melt.
- Where are these ice shards? Look at these locations:
- Dragonspine.
- Entombed City Outskirts – a gloomy place.
- Starglow Cavern – it sounds nice but is icy too.
Your quest log might guide you poorly. Don’t trust it completely. Go south of the Teleport Waypoint. It’s between Entombed City – Outskirts and Wyrmrest Valley. This will be your real destination.
Scarlet Quartz: Your Best Friend Against Frozen Foes
Forget fire now. The special ice in Dragonspine laughs at flames. Your secret weapon is Scarlet Quartz. These red crystals look like they’ve been frozen after melting. They help break almost all tough ice you’ll encounter.
- Using Scarlet Quartz:
- Smash a Scarlet Quartz. Just hit it!
- Pick up the shards for a temporary red buff.
- Rush to the ice and attack! Each hit with the buff reduces the ice’s strength.
- Repeat! You might need several charges to melt it completely.
A Scarlet Quartz can be near a Hilichurl camp. Crush it, get the buff, and attack that ice!
Decoding Dragonspine’s Different Ice Types
Dragonspine has many ice types. Knowing what you face helps in battle.
- Strange Ice: The main type in the “In the Mountains” quest. Scarlet Quartz is its weakness. Pyro attacks do not help.
- Ancient Rime: Another tough ice needing Scarlet Quartz. Think of it as Strange Ice’s more sophisticated cousin.
- Ice Encasing Mechanisms: A frozen mechanism? Use Pyro here! Fire thaws the ice, activating it. Finally, Pyro shines!
- Unbreakable Ice by the Statue of the Seven: First Statue of the Seven, and it’s frozen? Use Scarlet Quartz to thaw it. No Pyro needed now.
- Ice Shields: These are tricky. Use Elemental Reactions to deal with them. Pyro counters Cryo shields well. For tough ice shields, either melt them or break them using other elements first.
Shard Locations Unveiled: A Step-by-Step Thawing Guide
Ready to find shards for the “In the Mountains” quest? Here’s how:
- Starglow Cavern Shard:
- Teleport to Starglow Cavern.
- Look for the hole behind the Teleport Waypoint and jump in!
- Go east through the tunnels. Keep going down.
- You’ll find the shard easily. It glows and is icy.
- Entombed City Outskirts Shard: This one is tricky. Check the map for south of the Teleport Waypoint between Entombed City Outskirts and Wyrmrest Valley. Explore around, using nearby Scarlet Quartz.
- The Third Shard (Floating Platforms): Prepare to glide! After the first two shards, look higher. Glide down to a floating platform. Attack or shoot the shard from there. A bow user helps!
Follow these steps, and you’ll melt those shards quickly!
Venturing Deeper: Related Quests and Locations in Dragonspine
Dragonspine holds more than just ice challenges. The “In the Mountains” quest unlocks the Peak of Vindagnyr domain. Finish this quest, melt those shards, and raise the Strange Needle. Activate an Anemo pillar to raise the needle and access new areas. GameRant has a guide for visuals on thawing shards.
Also, explore Starglow Cavern. ScreenRant’s article offers insights into thawing ice in the region. It’s full of secrets. A secret room near the mountain wall holds treasures! Activate eight stone tablets inside for a precious prize.
Confused by the quest marker by Entombed City Outskirts? Eurogamer’s walkthrough can clear things up if you struggle with the last shard location.
Stocking Up: Scarlet Quartz and Crimson Agate Essentials
Scarlet Quartz is crucial for thawing. They regenerate quickly! Most outdoors respawn in just 15 seconds. If a Quartz is part of a puzzle, they only return after solving it. Check if it’s linked to a puzzle if you wait long.
Let’s not forget Crimson Agate. These red gems hide throughout Dragonspine. Offer them to the Frostbearing Tree to level it up. You earn rewards this way, making your adventures more fun.
Now you understand Dragonspine’s ice! Go forth, brave traveler, and melt those shards, unlock Peak of Vindagnyr, and find that secret room. Scarlet Quartz will help you. Pyro has its moments, and always wear warm clothes. Enjoy your exploring!
