The icy frontiers of Teyvat expand once more as Genshin Impact introduces Nod-Krai-a new region carved from the frozen heart of Snezhnaya. From treacherous frostfields to secret cities buried beneath the snow, this update reshapes exploration, combat, and lore alike, bringing the Fatui’s homeland to life in chilling detail.
Nod-Krai is one of the outer regions of Snezhnaya where traders from other regions can still enter and sell their goods. Before entering Snezhnaya, all the information we received pointed towards the Traveler visiting Nod-Krai first. So, here is everything we currently know about Nod-Krai in Genshin Impact.
Nod-Krai in Genshin Impact: Location, Scenery, and Unique Powers
Nod-Krai lies deep within the frosty reaches of Snezhnaya, surrounded by towering ice cliffs and shimmering tundras shaped by years of relentless snowstorms. Its scenery strikes a balance between quiet desolation and stunning beauty, where faint auroras ripple above ancient ruins buried in frost. The region’s power revolves around Cryo energy infused with mysterious mechanical forces, allowing characters to channel cold in new, unexpected ways. Each area holds traces of Snezhnayan technology and secrets tied to the Tsaritsa’s domain.
Nod-krai is a region located in the southernmost part of Snezhnaya and it also acts as an entry point to Snezhnaya. People from all over Teyvat gather at Nod-Krai for opportunities to get rich. Liben, a well-known merchant in Genshin Impact, who also acts as an informer for new regions, warned that people suspected of having a large amount of Mora are often targeted in Nod-Krai. This clearly labels Nod-Krai as a dangerous place where you can also get rich under the right opportunities. Also Read: From Natlan to Snezhnaya: How Genshin Impact Can Win Back Players in 2025
When it comes to the scenery of Nod-Krai, it has been mentioned as a place with a harsh environment. Snezhnaya is has been mentioned to be a region with perpetual winter storms, so we can expect Nod-Krai to have a ton of snow, glaciers, blizzards, and an overall harsh environment. Players who enjoyed Dragonspine can look forward to visiting Nod-Krai.
Currently, we only know about one town in Nod-Krai named ‘Nasha‘. Helka, one of the NPCs in Genshin Impact, asked the Traveler to ‘hit up the Speranza’ in Nasha Town if they ever found themselves in Nod-Krai.
We also know that there is a Fatui stronghold in Nod-Krai, which is led by Il Dottore, the second ranked Fatui Harbinger. Other than that, Mavuika mentioned that the people of Nod-Krai possess a secret power that is much older than the seven elements of Teyvat. We can expect Il Dottore to be interested in this power, which is why he is stationed in Nod-Krai.
When Will Nod-Krai be Added to Genshin Impact?
HoYoverse has not announced an exact release date for Nod-Krai yet, but based on the game’s update pattern and previous region launches, players expect it to arrive sometime in late 2026. Since Snezhnaya is the final nation planned before the game’s main story conclusion, Nod-Krai is likely to serve as a major lead-in to that storyline. Leaks and official teasers suggest the development is well underway, with early map previews hinting at a snow-covered industrial zone tied closely to the Fatui.
Nod-Krai is expected to be a big region and not just an add-on area like Chenyu Vale. Some of the leaks even mention that Nod-Krai will take place in the entirety of the version 6.x arc, while Snezhnaya will take place in version 7.x. Rumors say that the entire Snezhnaya arc will be in two phases, one in version 6.x and the final part in version 7.x. If this is not true, then we can expect Nod-Krai to be released at the end 5.x, or start of version 6.x, acting as an entryway to Snezhnaya.
Nod-Krai map locations and treasure spawn points
Nod-Krai features an interactive map with key locations across islands like Hiisi Island, Lempo Isle, Paha Isle, and Nasha Town, packed with over 200-300 treasure chests depending on the game version (e.g., 203 in 6.3, up to 311 total in 6.0). Chests spawn in caves, cliffs, enemy camps, puzzles, and quest areas, often guarded by slimes, Hilichurls, Fatui, or elite foes like Krakens.
Key Map Locations
Major areas include Hiisi Island (shrine below peak waypoint), Lempo Isle (southern island ravines and mole caves), Paha Isle (Fatui assembly zones), and Nasha Town (rooftops and inns). Shrines of Depths (4 total: 1 Hiisi, 2 Lempo, 1 Paha) offer 320 Primogems via Statue of the New Moon keys from Lunoculus collection. Puzzles like statues, moon mirrors, and robot challenges unlock additional spawns.
Chest Types and Spawns
Chests vary by island, with common ones in open areas, exquisite/precious in combat zones, and luxurious from quests (e.g., Friends of Moleyvalley on Lempo).
| Island/Area | Common | Exquisite | Precious | Luxurious/Other | Unlock Examples |
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| Hiisi Island | 1 Luxurious, 4 Remarkable | Defeat slimes, crab cave, Electro Rams | |||
| Lempo Isle | 1 Luxurious, 2 Remarkable | Mole quest, Fatui guards, caverns | |||
| Nasha Town | – | Bounties at inn/bar, rooftops | |||
| Paha Isle | 3 Luxurious | Enemy camps, ruins |
Hunting Tips
Use the Nod-Krai Compass or Moonlane for tracking; defeat enemies, solve puzzles (e.g., three statues, barrier), and complete side quests for gated spawns. Total counts exclude some quest chests from achievements (e.g., 299/311 in 6.0). Explore systematically by island for full clearance.
Show Nod-Krai interactive map with chest pins
Nod-Krai’s interactive map features chest pins across islands like Hiisi, Lempo, Paha, and Nasha Town, with sites like Game8 offering clickable overlays for tracking over 200 chests. Users toggle pins for chests, puzzles, and Lunoculus via sidebars, saving progress after login.
Accessing Maps
Game8 provides the main Nod-Krai interactive map at game8.co, where arrows open filters for chest types (common, exquisite, etc.) and areas. HoYoLAB’s Teyvat map (act.hoyolab.com) and appsample’s tool include Nod-Krai pins for oculi, treasures, and puzzles.
Pin Features
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Chests marked by type/color: Common (blue), Exquisite (purple), Precious (gold), Luxurious (pink).
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Interactive toggles reflect cleared pins in lists; search specific spots like Hiisi shrines.
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In-game Nod-Krai Compass tracks spawns dynamically.
Visit https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/492722 for the full map or https://game8.co/games/Genshin-Impact/archives/550525 for chest-specific pins.
