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Shadow Realms are unique locations surrounded by purple mist found across the Land of Snezhnaya allowing you to use the Eye of Graeae and enter the Third Person Shooter Mechanic. Learn about the all their locations, strategies, and recommended loadouts here!
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All Gun Upgrades |
Edge of Survival |
Vault Access Card |
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Shadow Realm Locations |
Shadow Wingdrop Locations |
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The Ice Quarry Shadow Realm can be found Northwest of the Statue of the Seven, close to Flamefeather Valley. Climb up the snowy mountain coming from the Statue of the Seven and make your way to the Ice Quarry.
Completing this Shadow Realm will unlock a stage in the Edge of Survival gameplay mode.
Ice Quarry is a relatively large shadow realm comprised of multiple sectors. There are minimal distinct mechanics aside from having Hydro enemies that provide shields for others. It is recommended to bring a Cryo and Pyro Melt Loadout to make things easier for you.
| Weapon | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Shatunaya's Frostsilver | Muzzle Ammo Feed |
| Balsag's Sunwheel | Ammo Feed Gunsights |
| Grenade | |
| Frag Crystal - Cryo | |

The Ruins Shadow Realm can be found on top of a mountain Southwest of the town of Svetloledovka. You can arrive at this location coming from Svetloledovka and following the path West of the town to climb the mountain.
Similar to the Ice Quarry Shadow Realm, completing the Ruins Shadow Realm will unlock a stage in the Edge of Survival gameplay mode.
The Ruins Shadow Realm is small and cramped but filled with pyro explosive barrels, make use of these barrels to deal significant damage to nearby enemies.
| Weapon | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Shatunaya's Frostsilver | Muzzle Ammo Feed |
| Balsag's Sunwheel | Ammo Feed Gunsights |
| Grenade | |
| Frag Crystal - Any Element | |

The portal to enter the Floating Base Shadow Realm can be found on a metal platform Northwest of Sretomorozsk. The easiest way to reach this location is on foot coming from Sretomorozsk.
As you near the end of the Shadow Realm, you will fight two shielded Mirror Maidens and two Fatui Skirmishers.
You must first defeat the two Fatui Skirmishers to gain access to a specialized grenade. Using this grenade on the Mirror Maidens will break their shields and open up opportunities to deal damage to them.
| Weapon | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Shatunaya's Frostsilver | Muzzle Ammo Feed |
| Balsag's Sunwheel | Ammo Feed Gunsights |
| Grenade | |
| Frag Crystal - Cryo | |

The Maintenance Center Shadow Realm Portal is found underneath the train tracks connecting Rankova Zorya and Snezhnograd. You can travel here on foot, or you can jump from a train as you approach the area.
After the initial clearing of most hostiles, you will be forced to defend your position from incoming waves of enemies. Make use of the pyro grenade launcher or pyro hand grenades to easily break the ice underneath enemies and have them fall into the water below, instantly incapacitating them.
| Weapon | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Shatunaya's Frostsilver | Muzzle Ammo Feed |
| Balsag's Sunwheel | Ammo Feed Gunsights |
| Grenade | |
| Frag Crystal - Pyro | |

The Facility Shadow Realm Portal is located on an island Northwest of the Glupov Sector in Snezhnograd. Since the path is obstructed by the sea, it is recommended to make use of the Link Mechanism Prime Ice Construct to travel to the faraway island.
The boss in this Shadow Realm possesses devastating attacks that could easily dispatch careless Travelers. Using a freeze combo with a Hydro Frag Crystal and Shatanya’s Frostsilver with a muzzle attachment will make the fight much easier.
His health is locked into three parts, after damaging him enough you must use specialized grenades found above the snowy slopes on the left and right sides of the arena. Use these grenades to break his shields and open up the opportunity to damage him again.
| Weapon | Attachment |
|---|---|
| Shatunaya's Frostsilver | Muzzle Ammo Feed |
| Balsag's Sunwheel | Ammo Feed Gunsights |
| Grenade | |
| Frag Crystal - Hyrdo | |

Third-Person Shooter (TPS) Guide
| All TPS Guides | |
|---|---|
| All Gun Blueprints and Upgrades | Edge of Survival |
| Shadow Realm Locations | Shadow Wingdrop Locations |
| How to Raise Shadow Vault Access | - |
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