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Genshin Impact - Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North Quest Guide

Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North is the first part of the Everwinter Without Mercy Quest in Genshin Impact 7.0. See how to unlock this quest, how to use Prime Ice Construct to obtain a Construct Blueprint, and its walkthrough here!

How to Unlock Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North

Complete the Song of the Dragon and Freedom Quest

Genshin Impact - Song of the Dragon and Freedom Quest Guide

You can unlock Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North Quest by starting the Everwinter Without Mercy Archon Questline.

It can be unlocked after completing the Prologue: Act III - Song of the Dragon and Freedom Archon Quest! This commission can also be unlocked after using the Focused Experience Mode function.

The Song of the Dragon and Freedom Guide

Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North Walkthrough

Advance Alongside Paimon

To begin this quest, teleport to the designated area at the northern end of Nod-Krai that leads to the path toward Snezhnaya.

A cutscene will play in which Columbina bids farewell to Paimon and the Traveler, mentioning a message from Sandrone for them upon their arrival in Snezhnaya. Follow Paimon along the way and continue advancing alongside Paimon.

Take a Picture for Paimon

Take a Picture for Paimon

Paimon spotted a Polyabear. Take a photo of Paimon to commemorate spotting this unique creature. Use the camera to include both Paimon and the Polyabear in the frame.

Find a Place to Hide From the Blizzard

Find a Place to Hide From the Blizzard

As they reach the summit, a blizzard awaits them! Slowly make your way and follow Paimon's pace to find a place to hide, and attempt to cross the bridge to reach shelter.

Inspect the Surrounding Area and Look For Paimon

Inspect the Surrounding Area and Look For Paimon

After the short cutscene where Paimon and the Traveler got separated during the blizzard. Explore the cave and move forward to look for Paimon, as she might have landed in a different place.

Investigate the Strange Device

Investigate the Strange Device

Enter the train carriage and check out the strange device at the end. Interact with it to learn how to use the Eye of the Graeae.

Eye of Graeae Gadget Guide

Find a Path That Leads Out

Once you have obtained the Eye of the Graeae, you can use it to remove a Prime Ice Construct and gather its resources, which can also be used to build a unit.

Prime Ice Constructs Guide

How to Find a Path That Leads Out

Walkthrough
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To exit the train carriage, remove the Prime Ice Construct by using the Eye of the Graeae and proceed until you reach the gate.

Use the ice resources again to create a Prime Ice Construct that will make a small opening in the gate.
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Once you enter the next area, gather all the Prime Ice Construct resources needed for construction later.

Use Prime Ice Constructs to Obtain a Construct Blueprint

Using the ice resource you've gathered, build a Prime Ice Construct beneath the broken platform to get the Construct Blueprint for the heat resource.

After that, go to the blocked area in the north side, and build a Basic Heat Source to melt the thick ice blocking your path.

Build Another Basic Heat Source

After clearing the ice path, continue onward until you encounter another section of ice obstructing your way. Build another Basic Heat Source and pick it up as you move towards the outside area to melt the ice blocking the way

Collect Kresnik Kristall on the Roadside

Collect Kresnik Kristall on the Roadside

After leaving the area, the Eye of the Graeae will require you to collect the Kresnik Kristall, as it helps you maintain a hot body temperature and it is an important energy resource for it.

Go to the House Where Paimon Might Be

Go to the House Where Paimon Might Be

Head towards the house located at the north where Paimon may be located, as the Eye of the Graeae detects a presence inside.

Watch a cutscene where the Traveler meets the stranger who rescued Paimon from the blizzard. Paimon wakes up and learns about what happened, and despite her condition, she is eager to continue their journey.

Drive the Train Using the Eye of Graeae

Drive the Train Using the Eye of Graeae

As discussed earlier, go outside the house and equip the Eye of Graeae. Use it to call the train, triggering a cutscene that will take you to the next town.

Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North Rewards

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Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North Information

Part of Everwinter Without Mercy Archon Quest

Genshin Impact - Everwinter Without Mercy Quest Guide

Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North is the first subquest of the Everwinter Without Mercy, Chapter 7 Act 1 Archon Quest.

Everwinter Without Mercy Quest Guide

How Long Does Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North Takes to Finish

Pace How Long to Finish this Quest
Speedrun 20 ~ 25 minutes
Normal Pace 30 ~ 40 minutes

Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North takes about 20 to 25 minutes to complete when speedrunning it, while it takes 30 minutes to 40 minutes if you want to read every dialogue in detail.

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