I didn't expect my evening stroll through Downtown Novokitezhgrad to turn into a snowman parade. But there I was, boots crunching, eyes scanning every alley, because the Pied Piper achievement in Genshin Impact asks for one simple thing: approach all four Jack Frosts scattered around the district. No boss fight. No resin. No currency. Just a handful of frosty little faces that seem to have a mind of their own. And yes, they follow you once you get close, like you're the pied piper of Snezhnaya. Cute, right?

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The setup is straightforward. You need access to Downtown Novokitezhgrad, which unlocks through story progression in Snezhnaya. The whole hunt takes maybe five to ten minutes if you know where to look, and honestly, the hardest part is not walking past one because it's tucked behind a building. The Jack Frosts are not marked on the map. Visual inspection only. So I swept the main streets and plazas first, then doubled back through corners and alleys. One of them was hiding so well that I almost blamed the city itself. Almost.

Here's the thing: you do not need to lead them anywhere. I kept expecting a follow-up objective, a trail of snow, maybe a chorus. Nope. Getting close is enough. Once you approach a Jack Frost, it starts trailing behind you, and that's your confirmation. Repeat four times and the achievement pops automatically. No extra chest or item is tied to it. The achievement system itself grants Primogems. That's the reward.

I used a small-model character to check tight spaces, and I'd recommend the same. A movement ability helps too, especially if you're doing a grid sweep. Trust me, a grid pattern sounds boring until you're on your third lap and still missing one. Been there.

Step What I did Why it matters
1 Teleported to the nearest waypoint Fast entry into downtown
2 Walked main streets and plazas Usually finds the first two Jack Frosts
3 Checked corners and alleys Catches the sneaky ones
4 Approached each Jack Frost Triggers their follow behavior
5 Re-walked the perimeter Helped me find the fourth

🎯 Quick tips that saved me time

  • Sweep the area in a grid pattern so you don't miss corners.

  • Check behind buildings and in narrow passages.

  • If a Jack Frost doesn't react, get closer; you may have already approached that one.

  • If the achievement doesn't unlock, double-check all four. It's easy to miss one in a corner.

  • Can't find the fourth? Re-walk the downtown perimeter slowly.

❓ FAQ

Q: Do I need to complete a quest first?

A: No. The achievement is independent of any quest, though you need access to Downtown Novokitezhgrad.

Q: Is there a reward beyond the achievement?

A: The achievement grants Primogems as part of the achievement system. No additional chest or item is mentioned.

Q: Can I do this in co-op?

A: Not stated in official materials. I'd recommend trying in single-player mode.

Q: Does the achievement reset weekly?

A: No. Achievements are permanent once unlocked.

As of 2026, this hidden achievement is still one of the gentler additions to the game. No combat, no puzzle solving, no pressure. Just a quiet walk through a snowy district and four little snowmen who decide you're their new best friend. After unlocking Pied Piper, I wandered off to see what else Snezhnaya had in store. There's more Jack Frost content out there, and I'll leave that part to you. For now, the snowmen are behind me. Literally. They followed me to the edge of the district and then... well, you'll see.