When the Snezhnaya expansion dropped in Genshin Impact, plenty of travelers got a little turned around in the White Birch Snowgrave area. No joke—the Remnant Incense Guide – Snowgrave is one of those quest items that sounds straightforward but can drive a player up the wall because it relies on a bit of RNG. Instead of being tucked away in a fixed spot like the Fellfrost Peak incense items, this one drops randomly from Precious and Luxurious chests dotted around White Birch Snowgrave. Players need to snag three copies to unlock the Snowgrave Shadow Realm Treasure Vault, and the reward is well worth the legwork.

The whole thing ties into the world quest “On One Side a Palace, On the Other a Tomb,” so anyone hoping to farm these chests before finishing that quest is barking up the wrong tree. Once travelers progress far enough, they will pass through Pilgrimage to the Sacred Gorge and unlock the areas mentioned below. Keep in mind, chest drops are not guaranteed—some adventurers may open several Precious chests before seeing a single incense guide drop. It is all about patience and a little luck.

How the Remnant Incense Guide – Snowgrave Works

• Objective: Collect three Remnant Incense Guide – Snowgrave items.

• Source: Precious and Luxurious chests in White Birch Snowgrave.

• Prerequisite: Progress through the “On One Side a Palace, On the Other a Tomb” quest.

• Reward: Opens the Snowgrave Shadow Realm Treasure Vault.

• RNG warning: Chests are not guaranteed to drop the item; multiple chests might be needed.

One thing to remember is that Precious and Luxurious chests do not respawn in Genshin Impact. If a player already opened a chest in a listed location, it will not magically appear again. That means some travelers may need to roam the rest of White Birch Snowgrave and open additional chests to fill the quota. No use crying over spilled milk—just keep exploring.

Chest Locations to Farm

A solid route can save a ton of time. Below is a breakdown of known chest spawn points that can drop the Remnant Incense Guide – Snowgrave.

Pilgrimage to the Sacred Gorge

During the quest, after defeating a group of enemies, a Precious chest spawns right on the path. From there, players should move northeast to find the Luxurious chest inside the Shrine of Depths. After fast traveling to the Statue of the Seven, they can climb the northwestern tower and claim another Precious chest. Easy pickings, but not always generous with the drop.

Pale Crown Palace

Inside the Pale Crown Palace, on the floor titled “Where the Hidden Door Was Knocked,” two Precious chests and one Luxurious chest appear during the quest. Once the quest moves forward, players are transported to the main area. They should follow the path to a fountain and shoot the three Cryo monuments with the Shatanaya's Frostsilver Firearm. Two monuments sit next to the chest, and one is on the castle wall. Unsealing them spawns a Precious chest.

Hall of the Tsar's Palace

Enter the Hall of the Tsar's Palace and head to the upper floor. Walk down the hallway until a Prime Ice painting appears. Use the Eye of Graeae to remove it, then place a Prime Ice cube to climb inside and claim a Precious chest. This is the same route as the “The Stone Beasts, Like Ghouls Seated” quest, but instead of going left to the statue room, players should go right to find the Prime Ice blockade. Behind the huge throne in the center of the room, a Luxurious chest waits. It is a bit of a detour, but well worth it.

Hanging Corridors

Move to the Hanging Corridors floor. Walk to the southern part and remove the ice blocking the door. Inside, defeat the Snegovik to get a Precious chest. Then turn left and shoot the explosive barrels to break the ice blocking the tower. Climb up and walk down to find another Precious chest. Do not sleep on this route—two solid chests are up for grabs.

Once, the Court of Bliss

Teleport to the Once, the Court of Bliss floor. Upon arrival, head northeast and use the sparkle sigil to start a hidden challenge. Slide down the path without falling and collect all particles to spawn a hidden Precious chest. This one can be a bit finicky because missing a single particle or taking a tumble will force a retry, but it is doable.

Here is a quick reference table for chest counts:

Location	Chest Type(s)	Notes
Pilgrimage to the Sacred Gorge	2 Precious, 1 Luxurious	After enemies, northeast for Shrine of Depths, tower climb
Pale Crown Palace	2 Precious, 1 Luxurious	Shoot Cryo monuments with Frostsilver Firearm
Hall of the Tsar's Palace	1 Precious, 1 Luxurious	Use Eye of Graeae and Prime Ice cube, check behind throne
Hanging Corridors	2 Precious	Defeat Snegovik, use explosive barrels
Once, the Court of Bliss	1 Precious (hidden challenge)	Use sparkle sigil, do not fall

Once three copies are collected, travelers should fast travel to the White Birch Snowgrave Statue of the Seven and head northeast. The Snowgrave Shadow Realm Treasure Vault will be on the right, sealed until interacted with using the incense guides. A quick interaction unlocks the vault and the loot inside.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

• Chests not respawning: Precious and Luxurious chests do not respawn. If a player already opened a chest on this list, it is gone for good. They may need to explore other parts of White Birch Snowgrave for more chests.

• Missing the quest: Make sure the “On One Side a Palace, On the Other a Tomb” quest has been progressed far enough to access the relevant areas. Without it, several locations remain locked.

• Item not dropping: The Remnant Incense drop is random. If every chest in this guide has been opened and the player still lacks three copies, exploring other areas of White Birch Snowgrave is the way to go. There are more chests out there than the ones listed, and any Precious or Luxurious chest in the area can potentially drop the item.

Wrapping It Up

Collecting the Remnant Incense Guide – Snowgrave is a simple but luck-dependent task. By systematically opening all the Precious and Luxurious chests in White Birch Snowgrave, players will eventually gather the three needed to unlock the Snowgrave Shadow Realm Treasure Vault and claim its rewards. It can feel like a wild goose chase when RNG refuses to cooperate, but persistence pays off. Good luck out there, Traveler—may the chest drops be ever in their favor.