Version 7.0 opens Snezhnaya, the frozen seventh region of Teyvat, and adds a large batch of new characters, weapons, quests, reactions, and gameplay systems. Odette and Alyosha headline the roster, the Cryo Traveler element goes live, and a new Stellar Swirl reaction pairs Anemo with Cryo. Snezhnaya also brings a train system, a third-person shooter combat mode, and a fresh Archon Quest chapter.
Quick answer: Complete Archon Quest Prologue: Act III “Song of the Dragon and Freedom” to auto-unlock a Teleport Waypoint southwest of Volkodlak Tundra, then use it to reach Snezhnaya and start Chapter VII: Act I “Everwinter Without Mercy” at Adventure Rank 18 or above.
How to reach Snezhnaya in Version 7.0
Snezhnaya introduces five new areas: Volkodlak Tundra, White Birch Snowgrave, Everfrozen Earth, Flamefeather Valley, and Fellfrost Peak. Access does not require finishing every earlier Archon Quest.
The frozen tundra breaks from the lush environments of earlier nations, leaning into snow-buried architecture and industrial sprawl with Slavic naming and aesthetics.
New characters: Odette, Alyosha, and the Cryo Traveler
Three playable characters arrive with the update, all built around Snezhnaya’s new Stellar reaction mechanics.
| Character | Rarity | Element | Weapon | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odette | 5-Star | Cryo | Sword | Support enabling Stellar-Conduct and Stellar Swirl; off-field Cryo application and Stellar Glimmer DMG |
| Traveler (Cryo) | 5-Star | Cryo | Sword | Off-field and quick-swap damage; on-field DPS in “Radiance: Stellar-Conduct” state |
| Alyosha | 4-Star | Electro | Polearm | Support that heals allies while dealing continuous Electro DMG |
Odette is a celebrated ballerina of Snezhnaya and a member of the Fatui. She continuously deals Stellar Glimmer DMG from off-field, provides steady Cryo application, and boosts the party’s Stellar Glimmer DMG. Alyosha is a hunter of the snowfields who fights alongside his hound and functions as a healer with sustained Electro output. The Cryo Traveler resonates with Cryo to trigger Stellar Glimmer reactions and can act as either off-field support or on-field DPS.
You can raise Friendship to level 10 with Odette and Alyosha to earn their namecards, “Odette: The Singular Swan” and “Alyosha: Sit.”
Stellar Swirl reaction and how it works
Version 7.0 adds Stellar Swirl to the Stellar Glimmer reaction family. Under certain conditions, Anemo and Cryo trigger Stellar Swirl, dealing one instance of Anemo DMG and creating a Stellar Vortex. Only one Stellar Vortex can exist in the same area at a time.
- The vortex detonates after a short delay, dealing AoE Cryo DMG that can score CRIT Hits.
- Triggering Stellar Swirl nearby raises the vortex’s level, expanding its blast radius and increasing damage. Extra triggers can also detonate it early.
- When the vortex explodes, nearby characters gain the ability to jump higher once for a short time.
- Triggering Stellar Swirl grants certain characters the “Radiance: Stellar Swirl” effect, enhancing some Talents and skills.
Weapons and artifact sets
5-star weapons
Whitelake Frostfeather (Sword) boosts ATK and Stellar Glimmer CRIT DMG while restoring Elemental Energy, and it comes from the Event Wish. Exaiphanes Blade (Sword) raises the Traveler’s ATK and restores energy on hit. You obtain the Exaiphanes Blade by progressing through “Great Deeds on the Tundra” in Chapter VII: Act I, then enhance it by using Cryo to awaken and connect to the Statues of The Seven in Snezhnaya.
Forgeable 4-star weapons
Exchange Weapon Forging Blueprints from Kuzmichev in Snezhnograd by spending certain materials.
| Weapon | Type | Effect summary |
|---|---|---|
| Emberwell | Sword | Elemental Reactions raise ATK; Stellar Glimmer Reactions raise Stellar Glimmer DMG |
| Blade of Atonement | Claymore | Elemental Reactions raise EM; Stellar Glimmer Reactions raise ATK |
| Song of the Vigil | Polearm | Elemental Reactions restore energy; Stellar Glimmer Reactions raise ATK |
| Echoes of the Heart | Catalyst | Elemental Reactions raise EM; Stellar Glimmer Reactions raise Stellar Glimmer DMG |
| Covenant of Frost and Snow | Bow | Raises EM when the wielder uses an Elemental Skill |
Battle Pass weapons
Five new weapons join the BP Bounty: Heretic’s Molten Blade (Sword), Forged by the Golden Melody (Claymore), Frostbreath (Polearm), Clash of Kings (Catalyst), and Jade Vista (Bow). After unlocking the Gnostic Hymn and reaching Level 30, you can select one weapon from a pool of 15.
Artifact sets
Both new sets drop from the Domain of Blessing “Inverted Glacier” in Everfrozen Earth.
| Set | 2-Piece | 4-Piece |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet Proof | ATK +18% | After a Stellar Swirl reaction, CRIT Rate +16% and Stellar Swirl reaction DMG +40% for 10s |
| Heart of the Furnace | ATK +18% | On triggering or dealing Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG, ATK +12% for 12s and nearby party Stellar Glimmer reaction DMG +50%; works off-field, does not stack across duplicate sets |
Archon Quest and world quests
The main story continues with two permanently available acts. Both support the Focused Experience Mode.
| Quest | Unlock requirements |
|---|---|
| Chapter VII: Act I – Everwinter Without Mercy | Adventure Rank 18+; complete “Prologue: Act III – Song of the Dragon and Freedom” |
| Chapter VII: Act II – Wraith’s Nocturne | Adventure Rank 18+; complete Chapter VII: Act I |
Progressing through Act I and completing “Gunfire in the Silent Lands” unlocks a set of new world quest chains, including “Hesperides of Love and Hate,” “In the Dwelling of Life,” “Her Palace Collapses Into the Blizzard,” “The Soft Song She Sang,” “Small Jack Frost, Big Problems,” and more.
New systems: train travel, shooter mode, and Meeting Points
The Eye of Graeae is a new item that often appears as a monocle. It lets you call a train and travel between cities, craft items or claim Daily Commission rewards while aboard, and create Prime Ice Constructs to help with exploration. It unlocks as you progress through Chapter VII: Act I.
A Third-Person Shooter combat mode also debuts. You use firearms and equipment to defeat enemies through Elemental Reactions in the Shadow Realm, unlocked by progressing through Chapter VII: Act I. Once available, you can join the “Special Recruitment Project: Cycle Training” for rewards and accept weekly Training Quests from Yarovaya after progressing through Chapter VII: Act II. The onboard shooting range hosts the simulated “Edge of Survival” challenges, and the “All Records” leaderboard tab becomes available on August 17 once data compilation finishes.
Meeting Points let you spend Cryo Sigils gathered while exploring to build gathering spots with companions once other conditions are met. Raising their levels earns supplies.
| Meeting Point | Unlock condition |
|---|---|
| Huntsman’s Cabin | Progress through “Gunfire in the Silent Lands” in Chapter VII: Act I |
| Tidesong Cavern & The Korolevskiy Theater | Progress through “Silence Alone is Disfavored” in Chapter VII: Act I |
Snezhnaya Daily Commissions unlock through “Great Deeds on the Tundra.” The region also adds the Snezhnaya Fishing Association, new Fishing Points, and Radiant Spincrystals. The Snezhnaya Adventure Journal tracks your exploration progress and unclaimed rewards after you complete “Gunfire in the Silent Lands.”
New enemies in Snezhnaya
Many new foes appear across the region, and the behavior of most of them can be disrupted by the Stellar Glimmer Reaction.
| Enemy | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Immortal Construct (Everfrozen Earth) | Enters “Lifeflare” with HP shields; cannot recover HP while affected by Stellar Glimmer reactions. Break all shields to stop “Scorching Radiance” |
| Chimeric Winged Lion (Volkodlak Tundra) | Alternates “Thundercall” and “Galeforce” states; Stellar Glimmer disrupts its attacks |
| Wildwood Leshy | Snezhnayan tree-spirit fae |
| Volkodlak Brute | Multiple clan variants such as Voywolf Hunter and Volkodlak Raider |
| Aberrant Chimeric Monsters | Horned Bear, Burrowbeast, Armored Beast, Winged Elephant |
| Snegoviks (Glacial Warden, Glaciomancer) | Fae susceptible to disruption in certain states |
| Winged Vila (Halberd-Knight, Soarer Knight) | Flying fae |
Endgame schedule: Spiral Abyss and Imaginarium Theater
The recurring endgame modes update on set dates throughout the version.
| Mode | Update date | Notable change |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral Abyss Phase 1 | August 16 | New Ley Line Disorders favoring Stellar Swirl, Stellar-Conduct, Cryo, Pyro; Blessing “Luster-Piercing Moon” |
| Spiral Abyss Phase 2 | September 16 | Anemo/Electro bonuses on Floor 11; Blessing “Cascading Moon” |
| Imaginarium Theater | September 1 | Hydro/Electro/Dendro season with Columbina, Xingqiu, Cyno, Kuki Shinobu, Lauma, and Kaveh |
Odette, Sandrone, Sucrose, and Nicole appear as Special Guest Stars in the new Imaginarium Theater season. New “Scarlet Proof” and “Heart of the Furnace” artifacts also replace older set rewards in the Abyss Ley Line reliquaries starting with the Phase 1 edition.
Domains, TCG, and quality-of-life changes
Three new domains open, each unlockable at Adventure Rank 10 or after completing “Knights of Favonius” in Prologue: Act I. Scars of Cursed Obsession gives Weapon Ascension Materials, Relics of the Fallen Grace gives Character Talent Materials, and Inverted Glacier gives the two new artifact sets.
Genius Invokation TCG adds new character cards for Durin, Jahoda, and the Hydro Hypostasis, along with new action cards and the “Snezhnaya” card back sold by Prince at The Cat’s Tail. The Forge Realm’s Temper returns with the “Game of Wits” theme.
Several storage and interface limits also increase. The combined inventory for development items, food, materials, gadgets, quest items, and precious items rises from 2,300 to 2,600, artifact storage grows from 2,400 to 2,700, and the map pin limit goes from 300 to 350. Some quest objectives now support direct teleportation from the map with a “Go” button.
How to confirm Snezhnaya unlocked correctly
You will know access worked when the Teleport Waypoint southwest of Volkodlak Tundra appears on your map and you receive its Primogem reward. From there, Chapter VII: Act I “Everwinter Without Mercy” becomes selectable as long as you are Adventure Rank 18 or above. Meeting Points, Daily Commissions, the Adventure Journal, and the shooter mode each unlock at specific story beats within that chapter, so follow the quest markers in order to enable them.
