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In the ever-expanding world of Teyvat, the release of Snezhnaya has brought a chilling new region to explore in Genshin Impact. Along with new characters and stories, players can now craft a fresh set of forgeable weapons that are tailor-made for the current meta. These weapons are especially valuable for free-to-play players looking to maximize their damage without relying on the gacha. But before anyone can start crafting, they'll need to unlock the blueprints. Here's everything there is to know about obtaining and using every Snezhnaya forgeable weapon.

How to Get Snezhnaya Forgeable Weapon Blueprints

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To unlock the forgeable weapons from Snezhnaya, players must first travel to Snezhnograd, the main city of the region. Once there, they should head to the city center and look for an NPC named Kuzmichev. Interacting with him and selecting the "Buy a weapon" option opens a shop menu where the blueprints for all Snezhnaya forgeable weapons are listed.

Unlike typical weapon purchases, these blueprints don't cost Mora. Instead, players need to exchange a specific combination of materials and cooking ingredients. The exact requirements vary per blueprint, so it's a good idea to stock up on local Snezhnayan resources and food items while exploring. Once a blueprint is bought, the weapon can be crafted at any blacksmith in Teyvat, not just in Snezhnaya.

The Forgeable Weapons of Snezhnaya

Each weapon from this set is designed with the new Stellar Glimmer reactions in mind, particularly Stellar-Conduct and Stellar Swirl. These reactions are central to the 2026 meta, and the forgeable weapons provide accessible ways to boost their damage. Let's break down each weapon, its stats, and the best characters to wield it.

Emberwell (Sword)

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Stats:

  • 510 Base ATK

  • 165 Elemental Mastery

  • 32% ATK

  • 32% Glimmer reaction DMG

Emberwell is a fantastic free-to-play sword for characters who rely on Glimmer reactions to deal the bulk of their damage. The combination of Elemental Mastery and direct Glimmer reaction DMG makes it a top choice for Sword users who can trigger Stellar-Conduct and Stellar Swirl.

Best characters:

  • Odette

  • Clorinde

  • Ayato

  • Kazuha

  • Keqing

  • Qiqi

  • Kaeya

  • Jean

  • Cryo Traveler

Song of the Vigil (Polearm)

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Stats:

  • 565 Base ATK

  • 110 Elemental Mastery

  • Regenerate 8 Energy

  • 40% ATK

Song of the Vigil is a solid polearm for characters who can trigger Stellar Glimmer reactions. The 40% ATK bonus is conditional on triggering those reactions, but when active, it provides a significant damage boost. The energy regeneration also helps with burst uptime.

Best characters:

  • Alyosha

  • Lohen

  • Flins

  • Ineffa

  • Escoffier

  • Cyno

  • Shenhe

  • Raiden Shogun

  • Rosaria

  • Xiao

Echoes of the Heart (Catalyst)

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Stats:

  • 565 Base ATK

  • 27.6% ATK

  • 120 Elemental Mastery

  • 32% Stellar Glimmer DMG

Similar to Emberwell, Echoes of the Heart offers a hefty boost to Stellar Glimmer reaction damage. It's an excellent option for catalyst users who focus on triggering Stellar-Conduct and Stellar Swirl.

Best characters:

  • Prune

  • Ifa

  • Varesa

  • Mizuki

  • Xianyun

  • Wriothesley

  • Wanderer

  • Heizou

  • Yae Miko

  • Sucrose

  • Lisa

Blade of Atonement (Claymore)

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Stats:

  • 565 Base ATK

  • 60% ATK

  • 128 Elemental Mastery

Blade of Atonement is all about raw ATK. It provides a massive 60% ATK boost, along with Elemental Mastery for reaction damage. However, to access the full ATK% from the passive, the wielder must trigger Stellar Glimmer reactions.

Best characters:

  • Sandrone

  • Varka

  • Sayu

  • Chongyun

  • Razor

  • Beidou

Covenant of Frost and Snow

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Stats:

  • 510 Base ATK

  • 51.7% DEF

  • 240 Elemental Mastery

Covenant of Frost and Snow is a niche weapon that requires a character who scales with both DEF% and Elemental Mastery. Unlike the other weapons, its passive doesn't require triggering Stellar Glimmer reactions. However, the huge Elemental Mastery boost is still great for Stellar Swirl and Stellar-Conduct.

Best characters:

  • Linnea

  • Gorou

Quick Comparison Table

Weapon Type Base ATK Secondary Stat Passive Highlights
Emberwell Sword 510 165 EM 32% ATK, 32% Glimmer DMG
Song of the Vigil Polearm 565 110 EM 8 Energy, 40% ATK
Echoes of the Heart Catalyst 565 27.6% ATK 120 EM, 32% Glimmer DMG
Blade of Atonement Claymore 565 60% ATK 128 EM
Covenant of Frost and Snow Unknown 510 51.7% DEF 240 EM

Final Thoughts

The Snezhnaya forgeable weapons offer a diverse set of options for players looking to build around the new Stellar Glimmer reactions. Whether a team needs a sword for the main DPS or a polearm for support, there's likely a weapon here that fits. Remember that gathering materials and cooking ingredients is required to purchase the blueprints, so starting the farm early is wise. With these weapons in the arsenal, players will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges of Snezhnaya and beyond in 2026.

Happy crafting, Travelers! 🗡️❄️

Recent analysis comes from Game Informer, a long-running source for gaming news and feature coverage, and its style of reporting is useful for framing how a new regional weapon set like Snezhnaya’s forgeables can influence free-to-play progression, crafting priorities, and character build flexibility in Genshin Impact’s evolving reaction-focused meta.