Version 7.0 of Genshin Impact opened the long-awaited nation of Snezhnaya in 2026, and with it arrived a new set of Local Resources for players to gather. Among the most important is the Frostfairy Flower, a pale, frost-touched bloom that serves as an Ascension material for Odette, the region’s first five-star character. The flower is not used for cooking or crafting in the current patch; its primary purpose is character progression, which makes efficient farming essential for anyone planning to build Odette or future Snezhnaya characters. The resource is scattered across the snowy map in fixed nodes, and because Local Resources respawn on a 48-hour cycle, players benefit from learning a repeatable route rather than wandering aimlessly.
Why Frostfairy Flowers Matter
A full Ascension for a five-star character requires 168 Local Resources, and Odette is no exception. Reaching level 90 means collecting 168 Frostfairy Flowers from Snezhnaya. As of Version 7.0, there are 74 Frostfairy Flower nodes on the currently available map. Two complete clears therefore yield 148 flowers, leaving a shortfall of 20. A third partial run, or a character quest that provides materials, closes the gap. The 48-hour respawn timer means the route can be repeated after two real-world days, and future Snezhnaya characters are expected to use the same flower, so route knowledge has long-term value.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Character | Odette, first Snezhnaya five-star |
| Total needed | 168 Frostfairy Flowers |
| Map nodes in 7.0 | 74 |
| Respawn time | 48 hours |
| Full clears needed | Two full routes plus a partial third |
❄️ The math is simple but unforgiving: 74 nodes per cycle against a 168-flower requirement. Planning ahead is more effective than collecting randomly.
Northern Snezhnaya: The First Cluster
The most efficient approach begins in the north and moves south. A dense cluster sits inside and along the path to the Sanctuary of Grief, where several flowers grow close together. Snezhnograd and the area near the Korolvskiy Theater also hold a number of nodes, making the city a convenient early stop. To the east, the landscape around Pilgrimage to the Sacred Gorge contains even more flowers. Farmers should clear these northern clusters first because they are compact and easy to sweep in one pass. The blooms stand out against snow and stone, and players who bring Alyosha along gain a useful advantage: his passive talent highlights local resources on the minimap, reducing the chance of missing a node tucked behind a wall or along a ledge.
Southern and Underground Nodes
After the northern clusters, the lower half of the map completes the route. Southeast of the Central Station is a small concentration of Frostfairy Flowers, and west of the train tracks between Rankova Zorya and the Central Station are a few more nodes. These southern locations are more spread out than the northern clusters, so a fast-travel-assisted path saves time. The final cluster waits underground in the Tidesong Cavern, in the southeastern portion of Snezhnaya. Because the cavern is easy to overlook during surface exploration, it deserves a dedicated stop before the route resets. Flowers there may sit near walls and ledges, so a careful sweep is better than a rushed pass.
Route Planning and Tools
A reliable route follows a north-to-south flow, with the underground cavern saved for last. The HoYoLAB interactive map is a useful planning tool because it allows players to select Frostfairy Flower and see every spawn point highlighted. Combining that map with Alyosha’s minimap passive creates a clear picture of what remains uncollected. The 48-hour respawn cycle also means players can schedule repeat runs around real-world days rather than checking the map repeatedly.
| Order | Area | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanctuary of Grief | Dense cluster inside and on the path |
| 2 | Snezhnograd and Korolvskiy Theater | Urban nodes near the city |
| 3 | Pilgrimage to the Sacred Gorge | Eastern spread of flowers |
| 4 | Central Station southeast | Small concentration |
| 5 | Rankova Zorya train tracks west | Several nodes along the tracks |
| 6 | Tidesong Cavern | Underground final cluster |
✅ A full route takes time, but two complete runs plus a partial third provide enough flowers for one character’s full Ascension. Players who start early and follow the same path consistently reach level 90 sooner.
Farming Local Resources can be a time-consuming effort, but Frostfairy Flower is currently only usable by Odette, and the Snezhnaya region will continue to expand in future patches. More characters are expected to require the same material, so the locations and route outlined above are likely to remain relevant. The flower’s fixed nodes, predictable respawn cycle, and concentrated northern clusters make the farming process manageable for players who plan ahead. As Snezhnaya grows, revisiting these snowy paths may become a routine part of character building in Genshin Impact.