Prime Ice Constructs Guide: Remove & Manage in Genshin Impact

Snezhnaya's frozen wilderness in Genshin Impact introduces a new interactive mechanic: Prime Ice Constructs. These buildable structures are essential for solving puzzles, reaching high ledges, and navigating the region's treacherous terrain. However, the game's sharing feature means that constructs built by other players can appear in your world, which isn't always welcome.

Whether you're dealing with a troll build or simply want to clear your landscape, knowing how to manage these ice structures is key. This guide covers everything from removing unwanted constructs to controlling the sharing settings, so you can explore Snezhnaya on your own terms. For more on the latest region and its mechanics, check out our Genshin Impact guides.

At a Glance

• Mechanic: Prime Ice Constructs are buildable objects used for puzzles and traversal in Snezhnaya.
• Sharing: Constructs can appear in other players' worlds and vice versa.
• Removal: Use the map menu or the building menu to dismantle individual or multiple constructs.
• Control: Adjust sharing settings to allow or block other players' constructs.
• Unlock: Unlocked after meeting the Eye of Graeae during the Archon Quest.

How to Remove Prime Ice Constructs

Removing a Prime Ice Construct is straightforward. You have two primary methods:

Method 1: Using the Map

1. Open your map.
2. Look for the Manage Prime Ice Constructs toggle at the bottom of the screen and press it.
3. A list of all active constructs in your world will appear. Select the one you want to remove.
4. Choose Remove to dismantle a single construct, or use the "Prime Ice Construct in the current scene" delete button to mass-remove all constructs in your immediate area.

Method 2: Using the Building Menu

1. Open the building menu (the same one used to place new constructs).
2. Hover your cursor over the construct you wish to dismantle.
3. An option to Remove will appear. Select it to delete the structure.

This second method is faster if you are already near the construct and have the building menu open.

Prime Ice Constructs Sharing Feature

One of the more unique aspects of this mechanic is the sharing feature. By default, constructs you build can appear in other players' worlds, and their constructs can appear in yours. While this can be helpful for cooperative puzzle-solving, it also opens the door for unwanted structures.

To control this, open the Prime Ice Construct menu and press the settings button (usually a gear icon) at the top. Here, you can toggle:

• Share your constructs: Allow your builds to appear in other players' worlds.
• Show others' constructs: Allow other players' builds to appear in your world.

If you are being trolled or simply prefer a clean world, disabling the second option is the most effective solution.

Types of Prime Ice Constructs

As of Version 7.0, there are nine types of Prime Ice Constructs, each serving a different purpose:

• Cube: Raises objects, blocks movement or view, and helps reach high places.
• Basic Heat Source: Provides warmth to melt nearby ice.
• Link Mechanism: Connects to other Link Mechanisms for fast travel.
• Grappling Gun: Grapple to a hook to pull or destroy objects.
• Launching Platform: Launches the Traveler to higher ground.
• Storage Device: Stores or picks up items, even across different players.
• Ambient Bollard: Provides various buffs.
• Sign: Icon: Leaves a message using icons.
• Sign: Text: Leaves a message using text.

You unlock the ability to build these after meeting the Eye of Graeae during the early Snezhnaya Archon Quest, where the Traveler gets separated from Paimon and explores a train carriage.

Conclusion

Managing Prime Ice Constructs is a simple but important skill for any Traveler exploring Snezhnaya. Whether you need to clear a path, remove a nuisance, or just tidy up your world, the removal and sharing options give you full control. Use the map or building menu to dismantle structures, and don't forget to adjust your sharing settings to curate your experience.