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Genshin Impact In The Mountains Walkthrough, Gameplay and Wiki

Navigate Dragonspine's icy challenges in Genshin Impact's "In the Mountains" quest. Thaw shards, battle enemies, and unlock rewards in this detailed walkthrough.

by B Kishwar

Updated Jan 10, 2024

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Genshin Impact In The Mountains Walkthrough, Gameplay and Wiki

Genshin Impact In The Mountains Walkthrough

"In the Mountains" is a quest in Genshin Impact set in the snowy Dragonspine mountain. Here's a simple walkthrough to help you navigate through the quest:

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Investigate the Strange Ice (Shard Location 1):

Talk to Iris at the base camp on Dragonspine.

Collect Scarlet Quartz from red mining veins and hit the strange ice four times to unlock the Frostbearing Tree.

Continue Upwards to Investigate:

Follow the main path until you reach a small set of stairs on the left, leading to the Entombed City - Ancient Palace area.

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Navigate through the windy ice cavern close to the Statue of Seven.

Thawing the Shards (Shard Locations 2 and 3):

Locate the second shard in Starglow Cavern. Activate the totem, defeat enemies, and collect Scarlet Quartz to lower the shard's health.

Find the third shard south of the Teleport Waypoint between Entombed City - Outskirts and Wyrmrest Valley. Solve the totem puzzle using a Cryo character.

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Head for Dragonspine's Summit:

Return to the windy cave near the Statue of Seven. Follow the path up, avoiding falling icicles. Activate Anemo butterflies to reach the summit.

Thawing All Shards Again:

Locate and hit the three shards on Dragonspine's summit using Scarlet Quartz orbs. The locations are marked on the map.

Be cautious of enemies and use fire sources to stay warm.

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Completing the Quest:

Investigate the area below to unlock the Peak of Vindagnyr Domain.

Report back to Iris at the base camp to complete the quest and unlock the Cryo Hypostasis.

Genshin Impact 

Developed by miHoYo and globally published by Cognosphere's HoYoverse, "Genshin Impact" is an action RPG released in 2020 for Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, and Windows, with a PlayStation 5 release in 2021 and a Nintendo Switch version upcoming. Set in an anime-inspired open world, it features elemental magic and character-switching for dynamic battles.

With a free-to-play model and gacha elements, the game evolves through regular patches. In the realm of Teyvat, players, embodying The Traveler, navigate seven nations, each tied to a unique element. Separated from their twin, The Traveler's quest unfolds, forging connections and uncovering the mysteries of the realm alongside the lively Paimon.

Genshin Impact Gameplay

Genshin Impact" is an exciting action RPG set in an open world. You get to control one of four characters in your party, and during fights, you can switch between them to use different abilities and attacks. As you progress, you can make your characters stronger by leveling up and improving their gear. The game offers various challenges and bosses throughout the world, providing valuable rewards, but claiming them uses a special currency that refills slowly over time.

Complete challenges, your Adventure Rank increases, unlocking new quests and challenges, and raising the difficulty in the world. The game also lets you explore, run, climb, swim, and glide, with some characters having unique abilities to help you navigate better. You can cook meals for boosts and gather materials to enhance your character's strength.

There's a multiplayer mode where up to four players can team up to play and complete challenges together. Characters can be unlocked through quests, events, or the game's "Wishes" system, which uses in-game and premium currencies. The game is designed for players on various platforms to play together.

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Genshin Impact In The Mountains Walkthrough - FAQs

1. How do I start the "In the Mountains" quest in Genshin Impact?

Speak to Iris at the base camp on Dragonspine.

2. Where can I find Scarlet Quartz for the Frostbearing Tree?

Collect Scarlet Quartz from red mining veins in the Snow-Covered Path area.

3. How do I continue upwards after investigating the strange ice?

Follow the main path, find stairs on the left, leading to Entombed City - Ancient Palace.

4. What's the location of the second shard and how to reach it?

Find the second shard in Starglow Cavern on the western side. Activate the totem and collect Scarlet Quartz.

5. How do I reach Dragonspine's summit for the final part of the quest?

Return to the windy cave near the Statue of Seven. Follow the path up, avoiding falling icicles.

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