Genshin Impact Pied Piper Achievement Guide

The Pied Piper achievement in Genshin Impact is one of the simpler hidden achievements added in recent updates, but it still requires a bit of legwork. You need to locate four Jack Frosts scattered around Downtown Novokitezhgrad and approach each one. For more genshin-impact guides and news, visit our game hub.

Overview

• Goal: Approach all four Jack Frosts in Downtown Novokitezhgrad.
• Prerequisites: Access to Downtown Novokitezhgrad (unlocked through story progression in Snezhnaya).
• Estimated time: 5–10 minutes.
• Cost: None. No resin or currency required.

There is no combat or puzzle solving involved. The challenge is purely finding the four snowmen, as some are tucked away in corners. Once you approach one, it will follow you around, but you don't need to lead them anywhere. Simply getting close to all four triggers the achievement.

Step-by-Step

1. Travel to Downtown Novokitezhgrad. Use the nearest Teleport Waypoint and head into the downtown area.
2. Search the main streets and plazas. The Jack Frosts are scattered around the district, but not all are in plain sight.
3. Check corners and alleys. Some Jack Frosts are tucked away in less obvious spots, so look thoroughly.
4. Approach each Jack Frost. When you get close, they will start following you. You do not need to lead them anywhere.
5. Repeat for all four. Once you have approached all four, the Pied Piper achievement will unlock automatically.

Tips for Finding Them

• Use a character with a small model or a movement ability to check tight spaces.
• If you're struggling, try sweeping the area in a grid pattern to ensure you don't miss any corners.
• The Jack Frosts are not marked on the map, so visual inspection is required.

Troubleshooting

• Achievement not unlocking? Double-check that you have approached all four Jack Frosts. It's easy to miss one in a corner.
• Jack Frost not following? Make sure you get close enough to trigger their follow behavior. If they don't react, you may have already approached that one.
• Can't find the fourth? Re-walk the perimeter of the downtown area and check behind buildings and in narrow passages.

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 itself grants Primogems as part of the achievement system. No additional chest or item is mentioned in the source.

Q: Can I do this in co-op?
A: Not stated in official materials. It's recommended to try in single-player mode.

Q: Does the achievement reset weekly?
A: No. Achievements are permanent once unlocked.

Next Steps

After unlocking Pied Piper, you can continue exploring Snezhnaya for other Jack Frost-related content. Check out our guides for the Small Jack Frost Big Problems quest and the Enraged Jack Frost puzzle. If you're hunting for more chests, see our Teplo Oasis Luxurious Chest guide.