Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey | Genshin Impact Version 6.2 Event Guide

It’s finally that time of year again! Genshin Impact Version 6.2 "Luna III" is officially live, and with it comes our big winter flagship event: Soulblazers' Snowbound Journey.

We’ve got a mix of hide-and-seek, racing, snowball fights, and of course, a combat challenge to test your builds. Plus, there’s a free 4-star bow up for grabs.

Here’s everything you need to know to breeze through the event and claim those rewards.

Event Schedule & Phases

Event Duration

December 19, 2025, 10:00 – January 5, 2026, 03:59 (Server Time)

Event Phases & Unlock Times

Phase I: December 19, 10:00

Phase II: December 21, 04:00

Phase III: December 23, 04:00

Each phase unlocks additional story quests and new stages for the event minigames, so there’s no need to rush everything at once.

 

Participation Requirements

To unlock the event, you’ll need:

• Adventure Rank 20 or higher
• Completion of Archon Quest Prologue: Act III – “Song of the Dragon and Freedom”

For the best narrative experience, it’s recommended to finish:

• Tribal Chronicles: “A Prayer for Blessings, Told to Crested Peaks – Act III”
• Tribal Chronicles: “Mushroom Realm Mystery – Act III”

These aren’t mandatory, but they add extra context and character interactions.

 

Event Gameplay Overview

During the event, Travelers can take part in four different gameplay modes:

• Snowtrace – Snow-themed hide-and-seek in co-op
• Frontier Recon – Flying time trials with coin collection
• Jade Pitching – Snowball-throwing score challenges
• Trial of Valor – Combat challenges powered by Battle Souls

Completing these activities rewards Blazing Spirit, the event’s progression currency. As your Blazing Spirit total increases, you’ll unlock rewards such as Primogems, a Crown of Insight, the event-exclusive bow Rainbow Serpent’s Rain Bow, and its refinement materials.

You’ll also unlock Snowrealm Visitors storyline quests by meeting certain conditions, offering short character-driven stories and additional rewards.

 

Day One Guide: How to Clear All Challenges and Get the 4-Star Bow

If you want to be efficient, it’s entirely possible to grab the 4-star bow on Day One just by completing all available challenges. Here’s how each mode works and what to focus on.

Snowtrace: Hide-and-Seek in the Snow

Snowtrace plays like a winter version of Windtrace. You’ll be randomly assigned as either a Rebel (hider) or a Hunter (seeker).

Rebels need to keep an eye on the Sheer Cold meter You can reduce it by activating heat sources, but doing so risks revealing your location, so timing is key. Stay mobile, use terrain wisely, and don’t panic-activate heat unless you really need it.

Hunters should focus on controlling space and forcing Rebels into bad positions rather than chasing blindly.

Frontier Recon: Flying and Coin Collection

In Frontier Recon, you pilot the Saury-Saury Scout along a fixed route. Your goal is to collect as many Adventure Coins as possible while reaching the finish line within the time limit.

Controls are simple, and the challenge mostly comes from obstacle management. Keep your movements smooth, avoid overcorrecting, and prioritize clean lines over risky detours.

Jade Pitching: Snowball Throwing Made Easy

This mode is all about throwing snowballs at different snowman targets to rack up points.

Some snowmen have special effects or bonus scoring conditions, but overall it’s very forgiving. Take your time aiming, prioritize higher-value targets, and you’ll have no trouble hitting the score cap.

Trial of Valor: Easy Max Score Setup

Trial of Valor is the combat-focused mode, but it’s surprisingly easy if you pick the right Battle Souls.

For Day One, set your score multiplier to x10 and use the trial characters. Recommended Battle Soul choices are:

Upper slot: Tempest – Swirl Reaction

Lower slot: Sharp Edge – Normal Attack

A simple and effective combat flow is:

Start with Durin and switch into White Dragon form

Use Bennett’s Burst

Swap to Faruzan, cast Skill and Burst

Use Durin’s Burst, followed by Venti’s Burst

Stay on-field and spam normal attacks

This setup makes it very easy to hit maximum score with minimal effort.

 

Rewards Summary

Don't forget to check the event menu to claim your loot! By finishing all the Day 1 challenges, you’ll already have enough Blazing Spirit to unlock:

• Rainbow Serpent's Rain Bow (The new 4-star weapon!)
• 1,120 Primogems
• Refined Heart (Weapon Refinement material)
• Various Talent and Level-up mats.

 

Conclusion

Whether you’re here for the story, the minigames, or just the Primogems, this is an event you won’t want to skip, especially since most rewards can be claimed with minimal effort if you play smart.

Good luck out there, and stay warm on Dragonspine.

Before jumping into the rest of Version 6.2’s content, it’s worth getting prepared ahead of time. LDShop offers fast and reliable Genesis Crystal top-ups, often with better value than in-game. Don’t wait till the last minute — top up early and enjoy the event without worrying about resources.

Happy adventuring, Travelers!