В Genshin Impact Snezhnaya's plot is included in Volume VII Archon Quests and is the final part of the history of Teyvat. After the events Nod-Krai The traveler will travel to the Cryo Kingdom, where he will learn about the country's past and the Queen's plans, as well as discover the causes of the prolonged snowstorms and energy crisis.
Exploring the snowy lands will bring you closer to meeting the Twin and an open confrontation with CelestiaThe first missions will open with the region's release, and their list will expand as new areas open.
How many chapters are there in Snezhnaya's story in Genshin Impact?
В the 7.1 update Four chapters of Volume 7 of the Archon Quests are available:
- "Merciless Frost".
- Nocturne of Dead Souls.
- "White Night After a Long Sleep".
- Requiem for the Afterlife.
The developers haven't yet announced the total number of parts. It's likely there will be at least eight.
How long does it take to complete?
The four chapters of the plot, when quickly skimming through all the dialogues, take about 7-8 hoursIf you read carefully, this time will increase to 14 hours or more.
When will the sequel come out?
New parts of the story may appear on November 4th patch 7.2.
How to start the Snowy storyline
If you are completing the Archon quests in order, complete them first. previous volume and head to the north of Nod's End. The path lies through the surface corridor next to the weekly dungeon. boss Dottore.
Get to a new region Players who haven't yet completed the previous kingdoms will also be able to play. For a quick start, simply complete Chapter 3 of the Prologue. "Song of the Dragon and Freedom"After the northern lands emerged on the border island of Nod-Kraya, northeast Ashveil Peak, will open automatically teleportation pointFrom there you can go to Snezhnaya and start the quests.
History of the region
In ancient times, the northern lands weren't covered in eternal snow. Over time, they turned into a frozen wasteland, almost uninhabitable, but the locals refused to accept this fate. The first Cryo Archon, known as the White Tsar, vowed to create an independent state, free from the Heavenly Order. To protect the people from the cold, he used the Kresnik Crystal as a power source and built a massive Kresnik Torch beneath the icy plains. It provided heat to the cities and settlements.
The current ruler also rebelled against the Celestial Order. By the beginning of Volume VII, the Queen had left the capital to battle the monster that had caused the new disaster. Meanwhile, prolonged snowstorms had exacerbated resource shortages and led to an energy crisis, the consequences of which the Traveler would face.
All chapters of the Snow Archons quests
Upon arriving in the Cryo Kingdom, the Traveler is immediately drawn into the events that take place while Archon Queen left Polar PalaceThe journey will reveal the history of Teyvat's coldest region, tell about the Harbingers and project "Cold".
Chapter 1 - Merciless Frost
The heroes head north to the lands of the seventh region. Snowy, where they encounter abnormally cold weather. Due to the storm, they are temporarily separated: Paimon gets lost in a blizzard, and the Traveler ends up in an ice cave. Here, he discovers the mysterious ancient mechanism, the Eye of Grai, and learns to create structures made of eternal ice.
They manage to find Paimon in an abandoned wooden house. One of the Harbingers had been keeping an eye on her all this time— "The Jester" by Pierrot.
Having reached Sretomorozk on private train, companions get acquainted with hunter AlyoshaHe provides shelter and involves them in an investigation—the village is suffering from a shortage of Kresnikov Crystals, making it difficult for the residents to cope with the cold. After exposing the criminal, the young man offers to escort them to Snezhnograd. However, along the way, the train enters an anomalous space— Sphere of Shadows.
Already in the capital the Traveler meets Harbingers, helps to deal with the collapse of the mine in Svetloledovka and finds Blade of IlluminationHe also meets Odette, his adopted daughter. SignoraAt the same time, Paimon is resting in the "Compound" room.
The final part takes place in Royal Theatre and at the Snezhnograd assembly. Many are concerned about the actions of the opposition group "Rokot," which intends to oppose the plans Tsarina Anastasia Feodorovna.
For more details, please read the quest guide. "Merciless Frost".
Chapter 2 - Nocturne of Dead Souls
A traveler comes to a performance ballerina OdetteImmediately after, Snezhnograd is hit by a freak snowstorm, and the theater's exit is blocked—all those present find themselves trapped and begin to experience strange deaths.
Over time, it will become clear that people who have been dead for a very long time are wandering the building. They are the main source of all the supernatural occurrences, as they are still trying to remain among the living, where they have no place.
Scientist Mitya helps to construct the logic of what is happening. As we reason and compare the evidence, it becomes clear that a higher power is behind the cycles of deaths— Death Mistress RonovaBy challenging her, the Traveler and Mitya break the curse.
All the stolen souls are returned to their bodies, but the Shadow of Death isn't ready to retreat so easily. As if predicting this, Pierrot hides Paimon in a safe place—the Armory in Glupovo. There, the final confrontation unfolds, and details of the companion's connection with Celestia.
Details of all the events are collected in the article by chapter Nocturne of Dead Souls.
Chapter 3 - White Night after a Long Sleep
Thanks to the request from Harbinger Tartaglia the heroes go to an audience in Polar PalaceAfter hearing a summary of the events during her absence, Anastasia Fedorovna invites the Traveler to a private conversation. You learn that the Cryo Archon is planning to rebel against the Heavenly Order—that's why she's gathering Gnosis.
Unfortunately, Ronova's unexpected appearance ruins most of their plans. To counter her, the Harbingers decide to use their ability Elva of Spring to create Life Seals. This attracts the attention of not only honest individuals but also various criminal organizations.
Rumors are spreading through Snezhnograd about the appearance of a mysterious contact involved in the illegal sale of memory fragments from the Bank of the Northern Kingdom. By capturing him, you'll discover the motives behind these criminal activities. "The Businessman" Pantalone.
With the support of the Druzhina commander, infiltrate the vault. This will reveal the identity of the one who has been supporting the Mistress of Death all this time— Shadow of Life Reindottir.
We've prepared a separate guide for the mission. "White Night After a Long Sleep".
Chapter 4 - Requiem for the Afterlife
The Fatui are preparing for the attack of the Death Mistress Ronova and are desperately trying to create a weapon that can fight her off. "The Jester" Pierrot and "Servant" Arlekino are conducting an experiment with a modernized Eye of Corruption, using the power of the Scarlet Moon, wielded by "Father." However, the trials are not very successful: in the third stage, the Servant loses control, and only the intervention of the Traveler, who purifies the Abyss, saves her.
The Fatui leader decides to open the diary "The Sage" Hroftatur and gathers the Harbingers in a sealed archive beneath the Armory. The Fatui vote to break the seal, after which the records reveal the truth: Hroftatur created what he first called the Blessing of Immortality, then renamed the Curse.
All the Harbingers present and the Traveler enter a "captured memory," where they meet a young Sage. Pierrot explains that he once summoned Paimon from Celestia, and Hroftatur, the Fourth's twin. descended.
While the Queen holds a meeting with Reindottir in the Polar Palace, the friends prepare to accept the battle. Rankova Zorya station Mitya prepares a trap for souls, and the rescue arrives "Twilight Sword" DainsleifHowever, the sudden appearance of the Mistress of Death ruins the plans: the Shadow of Heavenly Order kills the Traveler and sends him to the afterlife.
Anastasia Fedorovna Snezhnaya gains time for the decisive attack: she slows down time in the Polar Palace, holding Mistress of LifeAs a result, Reindottir fails to resurrect Ronova's slain, causing her to lose her power over Death. The help of the Descended One, who has returned from the afterlife, allows the leader of the Harbingers to use the Eye of Corruption and deliver a devastating blow.
The wounded Ronova retreats to Celestia, where she touches the Skythorn and activates six spires across Teyvat. The Shadow calls this a "parting gift" before vanishing.
Read the quest guide Requiem for the Afterlife.
