The Skyfrost Nail is an important item that guards the Peak of Vindagnyr in Genshin Impact’s Dragonspine region. It’s crucial for collecting Crimson Agate for the Frost Bearing Tree, which can be found in the area. However, getting to the top of the Nail, and even the area itself, can be confusing due to the mountain’s confusing nature.
How to reach the Skyfrost Nail in Genshin Impact
To reach the Skyfrost Nail, you first need to activate three crystals found in different locations. You can reach these locations early in the main story, though you won’t be able to interact with the crystals until much later.
The first location is the Frost Bearing Tree, which you’ll visit as part of the main story. Using Scarlet Quartz breaks the crystal obstructing access to the mountain’s tree.
Starglow Cavern, inside the mountain, requires leading the three Seelie to drop the crystal shield. As you climb the mountain, look for a narrow path that leads to a gap. Walk to the other side and climb up to reach a small area with the Seelie.
Wyrmrest Valley has a ruin circle puzzle to activate two ruin guards and defeat a Ruin Grader. Once you defeat the Ruin Grader, a cavern with a crystal is now accessible, along with two Seelie.
How to get to the top of the Skyfrost Nail
Getting to the nail can be confusing, as climbing the mountain or using the cavern won’t reach the top. However, the game actually shows you the way if you look carefully.
To reach the top, follow the path behind the Dragonspine Statue of the Seven and enter the cavern there. Follow the path up and jump to the floating islands to reach the top.
How to activate the Skyfrost Nail in Genshin Impact
Getting to the top involves breaking crystals on floating islands using Scarlet Quartz. You need to break all crystals on a floating island before the Skyfrost Nail will float into the sky, revealing a domain and treasure chests.
Defeat the Frost Lawachurl to find the second crystal on a floating island outside the boss area. The third crystal requires following a fire Seelie to an anemo tower. Glide to the other side of the mountain and break the crystal.
With the final crystal gone, the Skyfrost Nail floats into the sky, revealing a domain and treasure chests. You can scale the floating nail to collect a Crimson Agate.
This process is confusing due to the mountain’s confusing nature. Paimon will teleport you back down if you try to climb the mountain. Following the path behind the Dragonspine Statue of the Seven leads to the top.
And that’s how you unlock the Skyfrost Nail in Genshin Impact. While the process can be challenging to navigate due to the mountain’s confusing nature, it’s one of the more unique secrets in the open-world game. If you want to know more about Genshin Impact, here’s a list of the best PC games like Genshin Impact, as well as what’s new in the upcoming Genshin Impact 2.
