Shadow Amidst Snowstorms is an upcoming event in Genshin Impact 2.3 Update. Guide includes trainings, rewards, release date, how to make snowman, and the Whopperflower boss.
Table Of Contents
| ▼ Release Date & How To Unlock |
| ▼ Event Rewards |
| ▼ Story Quest Walkthrough |
Minigames & Features
| ▼ Born Of The Snow | ▼ Agility Training |
| ▼ Tracker Training | ▼ Combat Training |
| ▼ Rise Of The Fell Flower Updated! | |
| 2.3 Version Updates | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albedo | Arataki | Gorou | Eula | ||||||||
| The Warrior Dog | Energy Amplifier | ||||||||||
Shadow Amidst Snowstorms - Release Date & How To Unlock
Shadows Amidst Snowstorms is a new event released as part of the 2.3 Update. The event is set in the frigid Dragonspine area as you try to uncover who is impersonating Albedo, while also training with the Adventurer's Guild.
2.3 Update Patch NotesEvent Release Date
Event Duration
| Event Date Details |
|---|
| ▼ Act 1: The Snowy Past Duration: 11/25 ~ 12/13 ▼ Act 2: The Shadows Deepen Duration: 12/1 ~ 12/13 ▼ Act 3: A Secret Bron From Ashes Duration: 12/4 ~ 12/13 |
Event Shop Duration
| Event Date Details |
|---|
| Training Rewards Shop Duration: 11/25 ~ 12/20 Trial Trophies Shop Duration: 12/1 ~ 12/20 |
How To Unlock
| How To Unlock Event |
|---|
| - Complete For A Tomorrow Without Tears - Complete Princeps Cretaceus (Albedo Story Quest) - Lost In The Snow (World Quest) |
| Eligibility |
| Adventure Rank 20 and above |
Shadow Amidst Snowstorms - Rewards & Event Shop
Obtain The Cinnabar Spindle Weapon
One of the featured rewards for the event is the Cinnabar Spindle sword! The sword will be the first 4 star sword to have DEF percent as its substat and can be quickly obtained by creating 1 Snowman!
Cinnabar Spindle Weapon DetailsShadows Amidst Snowstorms Event Shop
Training Rewards
| Item | Inventory | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Alkahest | 2 | 400 Snowtrider Emblem |
| Chains Of The Dandelion Gladiator | 12 | 15 Snowtrider Emblem |
| Shackles Of The Dandelion Gladiator | 4 | 45 Snowtrider Emblem |
| Debris Of Decarabian's City | 12 | 15 Snowtrider Emblem |
| Fragment Of Decarabian's Epic | 4 | 45 Snowtrider Emblem |
| Boreal Wolf's Cracked Tooth | 12 | 15 Snowtrider Emblem |
| Boreal Wolf's Broken Fang | 4 | 45 Snowtrider Emblem |
| Hero's Wit | 50 | 10 Snowtrider Emblem |
| Mystic Enhancement Ore | 100 | 5 Snowtrider Emblem |
Trail Trophies
More content coming soon! This section of the article will be updated once more information about the event shop has been released.
Shadow Amidst Snowstorms - Story Quest Walkthrough
Act I: The Snowy Past Walkthrough
| Procedures | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to Timeus in Mondstadt |
| 2 | Go to Dragonspine |
| 3 | Go and meet Joel |
| 4 | Go to Dragonspine and find Amber |
| 5 | Check for the strange sound |
| 6 | Go to the Entombed City, towards Albedo's Alchemy lab |
| 7 | Follow the Footprints |
| 8 | Defeat the enemies upon searching for the footprints (obtain a Luxurious Chest) |
| 9 | Proceed on searching for the footprints |
| 10 | Collect 2 Starsilvers |
| 11 | Check and search for the strange sound (located at the Fatui campsite) |
| 12 | Find the key to the Cage to free Bennett |
| 13 | Defeat the Fatuis to obtain the key |
| 14 | Free Bennett |
| 15 | Go and meet Albedo |
| 16 | Return to the camp |
| 17 | Help Albedo to tidy up his alchemy campsite |
Act II: The Shadows Deepen Walkthrough
Walkthrough Chart
| No. | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to Albedo at his base on Dragonspine. |
| 2 | Follow the mark to see the rest of the team. |
| 3 | Wait until the it is night time the next day. |
| 4 | Talk to Albedo then lit the bonfire. |
| 5 | Head to the painting spot. |
| 6 | Head to the next location after a cutscene. |
| 7 | Break two rocks indicated by the Quest pointer. |
| 8 | Head to the next location for a cutscene. |
| 9 | Talk to everyone. |
| 10 | Defeat the Whopperflower boss. |
| 11 | Return to the Adventurer's Camp. |
Act III: A Secret Born From Ashes Walkthrough
| Procedures | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to Albedo at Dragonspine. |
| 2 | Talk to Eula near the Adveturer's Camp. |
| 3 | Talk to Albedo at Mondstadt. |
Shadows Amidst Snowstorms - Born Of The Snow
| How To Unlock |
|---|
| - Complete Shadows Amids"Shadows Amidst Snowstorms" Act I: The Snowy Past |
| Schedule |
| - Snowman Mark One (Nov. 25) - Of Twin Snows (Nov. 27) - Three Little Snowmen (Nov. 30) - Task Force Snowman (Complete Shadows Amidst Snowstorms: Act 3) |
Collect Snowman Components To Create Your Own
Players can collect Snowman Components from clearing the Dragonspine Special Training minigames! With the components you collect, you can then build your own Puffy Snowman at the camp.
All Snowman Parts & Components LocationsCreate Snowman To Get Rewards
Making Snowmen isn't all fun and games because you can get rewarded for it too! Create Snowmen to be able to collect different event rewards, including the event exclusive Cinnabar Spindle Sword, Primogems and more!
| Born Of The Snow Rewards | |
|---|---|
| 1 Snowman | - Cinnabar Spindle - 20,000 Mora |
| 2 Snowmen | - 30 Primogems - 20,000 Mora |
| 3 Snowmen | - 30 Primogems - 20,000 Mora |
| 4 Snowmen | - Snowman Torso: Bunny Jump - Snowman Torso: Egg Fortress Classic - Snowman Torso: The Assertive One |
Can Bring Snowmen Inside The Serenitea Pot
No need to worry about your Snowmen leaving with the event's end. Players can bring their Snowmen into their Serenitea Pot where they can stay regardless of the weather.
Shadows Amidst Snowstorms - Agility Training
| How To Unlock |
|---|
| - Complete "Shadows Amidst Snowstorms" Act I: The Snowy Past |
| Schedulek |
| - Agility Training: Speedy Descent (Nov. 25) - Agility Training: Up And Now (Nov. 27) - Agility Training: Icebreaker's Advance (Nov. 30) - Agility Training: Snow-Swept Sprint (Dec. 3) |
Complete Courses And Collect Insignias
The Agility Course will have players going through a race track to complete it in as little time as possible. Besides the time, players will also need to collect Insignias of Adventure and Insignias of Conquest.
Collect Rewards From Completing Courses
Players will get rewarded with Snowstrider Emblems upon completing the courses. You can then use these to exchange for different rewards at the Event Shop.
| Dragonspine Special Training: Agility Training Rewards | |
|---|---|
| Agility Training: Speedy Descent | Bronze: - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem Silver: - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem Gold: -30,000 Mora - 30 Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Agility Training: Up And Now | Bronze: - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem Silver: - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem Gold: -30,000 Mora - 30 Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Agility Training: Icebreaker's Advance | Bronze: - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem Silver: - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem Gold: -30,000 Mora - 30 Mystic Enhancement Ore |
| Agility Training: Snow-Swept Sprint | Bronze: - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem Silver: - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem Gold: -30,000 Mora - 30 Mystic Enhancement Ore |
Shadows Amidst Snowstorms - Tracker Training
| How To Unlock |
|---|
| - Complete "Shadows Amidst Snowstorms" Act I: The Snowy Past |
| Schedule |
| - Training 1 (Nov. 25) - Training 2 (Nov. 25) - Training 3 (Nov. 27) - Training 4 (Nov. 27) - Training 5 (Nov. 30) - Training 6 (Nov. 30) - Training 7 (Dec. 3) - Training 8 (Dec. 3) |
Find & Melt Ice Crystal Piles
Within the training area, you can find Ice Crystal Piles which you will need to locate and melt to complete courses. You can either use Pyro attacks or attack it while you have a Scarlet Quartz to melt them!
Get Snowman Component & Other Rewards
When melting Ice Crystal Piles, you may sometimes find Snowmen Components! Besides that, you can also get Snowstrider Emblems, Primogems, More and other rewards from completing the courses.
| Rewards | |
|---|---|
| Training 1 | - 30 Primogems - Snowman Head: Catsclamation - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 2 | - 30 Primogems - Snowman Head: The Rhythm Of Laughter - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 3 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 4 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 5 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 6 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 7 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 8 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
Shadows Amidst Snowstorms - Combat Training
| How To Unlock |
|---|
| - Complete "Shadows Amidst Snowstorms" Act I: The Snowy Past |
| Schedule |
| - Training 1 (Nov. 25) - Training 2 (Nov. 25) - Training 3 (Nov. 27) - Training 4 (Nov. 27) - Training 5 (Nov. 30) - Training 6 (Nov. 30) - Training 7 (Dec. 3) - Training 8 (Dec. 3) |
Defeat Opponents Within A Designated Time
A more combat-focused challenge, players will have to defeat all enemies within the training area before the time runs out.
Activate Lures Using Scarlet Quartz
Players will have to bring Scarlet Quartz to activate the challenges for this course. This is the only way to activate the Lure and start the challenge.
Complete Courses To Get Rewards
Every Training Course will reward players for completing them! You can get Primogems and Mora from clearing these challenges.
| Rewards | |
|---|---|
| Training 1 | - 30 Primogems - Snowman Head: Happiness In General - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 2 | - 30 Primogems - Snowman Head: Huff-And-Puff - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 3 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 4 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 5 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 6 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 7 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
| Training 8 | - 30 Primogems - 30,000 Mora - 120 Snowstrider Emblem |
Shadows Amidst Snowstorms - Rise Of The Fell Flower
| How To Unlock |
|---|
| - Complete "Shadows Amidst Snowstorms" Act II: Shadow Deepens |
Defeat A Whopperflower Boss (Fellflower)
You can challenge the Whopperflower Boss that you fought during the Act 2 of the event.
Get Vanquisher's Emblem For Defeating The Boss
Players will be able to get Vanquisher's Emblem upon defeating the Fellflower. These Vanquisher's Emblem are the second event currency you can use to exchange rewards at the Events Shop.
How To Defeat Fellflower?
Using Pyro Characters Are Recommended
The Boss will have a Cryo Shield so it is recommended to bring Pyro Characters for faster melting of shields. It is also better if the character can hit flying targets.
All Pyro CharactersCollect The Dropped Arcane Essence To Prevent Shield From Recovering
While you are on the process of melting the shields of the boss, Arcane Essence will drop on the ground. Gather those to prevent the boss from reabsorbing it and regenerating its shield.
Destroy Arcane Fruits Using Attacks
Destroying these fruits will stun the enemy making it not able to move for a certain period of time. You can easily destroy it using normal attacks from any characters. These Arcane Fruits will sometimes be floating so make sure to bring some range attackers in your team.
Event Related Articles
Current Wish (Gacha) Banners
| Banner | Boosted Character / Weapon |
|---|---|
| Gentry Of Hermitage 12/10/2024 - 12/31/2024 | ZhongliShikanoin HeizouFischlYaoyao |
| Decree Of The Deeps 12/10/2024 - 12/31/2024 | NeuvilletteShikanoin HeizouFischlYaoyao |
12/10/2024 - 12/31/2024 | Tome Of The Eternal FlowVortex VanquisherMitternachts WaltzFavonius SwordFavonius GreatswordDragon's BaneSacrificial Fragments |
| Beginners' Wish Permanent | Noelle |
| Wanderlust Invocation Permanent | - |
5.2 Events
Current Events
| 5.2 Current Events | |
|---|---|
| Adventurer's Trials: Metamorphosis 12/11/2024 - 12/23/2024 | A domain challenge with different obstacles, where you can also use free trial characters to help you clear each stage. |
| Exercise Surging Storm 12/18/2024 - 12/30/2024 | A new combat domain challenge for 5.2 update. |
Upcoming 5.3 Events
| 5.2 Upcoming Events | |
|---|---|
| Springtime Charms TBA | This event will be the Lantern Rite (main event) for the 5.3 update. |
| Emblem Of Steadfast Valor TBA | A trial challenge event using Saurians and Trial Characters. |
| Shuyu's Baffling Beetle Battle Bowl TBA | A Beettle Battle Brawl rerun for 5.3 Update. |
| On The Trail Of Behemoths TBA | A new combat domain challenge for 5.3 update. |
| Repertoire Of Myriad Melodies TBA | A new permanent Rhythm game that will be released on 5.3 Update. |
Other Events
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| Web Event List |
| Event Tracking Tool |
| To Do List & Event Calendar |
