Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Event Dragonspine Special Training - Genshin Impact

Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Event Dragonspine Special Training - Genshin Impact

The **Shadows Amidst Snowstorms** event in *Genshin Impact* was a limited-time event in Version 2.3, set in Dragonspine. The Dragonspine Special Training was a core component, featuring three challenge types organized by the Adventurers' Guild. Here’s a detailed breakdown:

### Event Overview
- **Event Period**: Ran during Version 2.3 (late November to December 2021).
- **Requirements**:
- Adventure Rank 20 or higher.
- Completion of Archon Quest Prologue: Act 2 and Albedo’s Story Quest, "The Snowy Past."
- **Setting**: Dragonspine, focusing on exploration and combat in a snowy environment.

### Dragonspine Special Training Challenges
The Special Training had three categories, with new stages unlocking every three days. These tested skills and rewarded Snowman Components and other items.

1. **Agility Training: Speedy Descent**
- **Objective**: Sprint through obstacle courses, collecting Insignias on Dragonspine’s terrain, emphasizing ground movement.
- **Example**: "Speedy Descent" required high scores (e.g., 30,000 points) by collecting Insignias quickly.
- **Tips**: Use high-mobility characters (e.g., Mona, Ayaka, Sayu) for efficiency.

2. **Tracker Training**
- **Objective**: Use Lures to attract enemies to specific Dragonspine locations (e.g., North Dragonspine) and defeat them.
- **Example**: Stages 1 and 2 focused on luring and eliminating enemies in designated areas.
- **Tips**: Bring crowd-control characters (e.g., Venti, Kazuha) and DPS units for enemy waves.

3. **Special Combat Training**
- **Objective**: Defeat enemies under specific conditions or time limits.
- **Tips**: Use Pyro characters (e.g., Diluc, Hu Tao) to counter Cryo enemies and mitigate Sheer Cold.

### Rewards and Activities
- **Snowman Components**: Earned from challenges, used to craft Puffy Snowmen in the event camp. Components could be exchanged with friends for unique designs.
- **Event-Exclusive Weapon**: Completing tasks granted the **Cinnabar Spindle** (4-star Sword), ideal for Albedo.
- **Other Rewards**: Primogems, Mora, Weapon Ascension Materials, and event-exclusive items.
- **Fellflower Challenge**: Involved battling the Fellflower boss, tied to the event’s story.

### Story and Lore
- Centered on Albedo’s storyline, with "The Snowy Past" quest exploring his background and Dragonspine’s mysteries. It included significant lore, with some players suggesting it deserved a permanent Interlude Chapter.
- Community discussions noted the event’s deep Albedo lore and speculated on his story role.

### Tips for Success
- **Team Composition**: Include Pyro characters for Sheer Cold and Cryo enemies. Geo characters like Albedo synergized well.
- **Preparation**: Use warm-up items (e.g., Goulash) to reduce Sheer Cold buildup.
- **Event Navigation**: Check the event menu for new stages every three days and prioritize based on rewards needed.

### Notes
- The event is no longer available (Version 2.3). Some community posts from 2025 speculate about potential reruns.
- For walkthroughs, check community guides or wikis.

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