How to Remove the Grapple in Genshin Impact (Gunfire in the Silent Lands Quest)

Removing the grapple in Genshin Impact is one of the first puzzles you hit during the Gunfire in the Silent Lands quest — and it trips up a lot of players because it uses a mechanic most have never touched before. During the Gunfire in the Silent Lands quest, the Traveler gets stuck on a floating train carriage inside the Shadow Realm and can’t reach the far side. The way forward is to remove the grapple that the Grappling Gun is latched onto, which forces the machine to reposition the whole group. The action happens through the Prime Ice Construct menu, opened with your Fab-Vision. This guide covers exactly how to do it, what buttons to press on every platform, and walks you through the full quest from start to finish.

If you need a broader understanding of the Prime Ice Construct system — including how to manage, bulk delete, and adjust sharing settings for constructs — check out our full Prime Ice Constructs removal and management guide. And for the Snezhnaya world quests tied to this system, our guides on the Yarina Prime Ice Construct Quest and Malevich Prime Ice Construct Quest cover the related build puzzles in detail.

TL;DR

Open the Prime Ice Construct menu (Fab-Vision) while in the Shadow Realm
Hover over the grapple hook attached to the train carriage
Select Remove / Dismantle
Button inputs: T on PC, L1 + Square on PlayStation, LB + X on Xbox, on-screen button on mobile
You cannot use the map method here — the Shadow Realm does not show your location on the map
This quest is the second part of the Everwinter Without Mercy Archon Quest (Chapter VII: Act I)
Completing it unlocks Snezhnayan open-world exploration and the Prime Ice Construct system for free use

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What Is Gunfire in the Silent Lands

Gunfire in the Silent Lands is the second part in the Teyvat storyline Archon Quest VII: Act I — Everwinter Without Mercy. It unlocks automatically after completing Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North, which is the first part of the Everwinter Without Mercy Archon Questline. You do not need to find or activate it manually — it triggers as soon as the first chapter wraps up.

This quest is significant beyond just its story content. Completing Gunfire in the Silent Lands unlocks the Prime Ice Construct system for free use across Snezhnaya, the Snezhnayan Adventure Journal, and full access to open-world exploration in the region. Until this quest is done, many of Snezhnaya’s world quests and exploration features remain locked.

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How to Unlock Gunfire in the Silent Lands

You must complete the first chapter of the Everwinter Without Mercy Archon Quest before this quest opens. After arriving at Snezhnaya, the Traveler and Paimon will be separated for a brief moment. The protagonist will fall into a cavern, from which they will be able to escape after finding the Eye of Graeae. Once you are reunited, the Eye of Graeae will suggest that you head to the next town to recover. Keep playing the game, and it will conclude the first chapter of the quest and unlock the next one called Gunfire in the Silent Lands.

Gunfire in the Silent Lands Full Walkthrough

Part 1 — Arrive at Sretomorozsk and Find Shelter

After crash-landing the train from the tracks, head to Sretomorozsk and explore the new area. Proceed deeper into the town and interact with the villagers to find a place for shelter from the blizzard so that Paimon can rest for the night. After you meet Alyosha, he will offer his house for Paimon to stay in. A cutscene will play during which the Traveler and Alyosha will discuss the crisis in Snezhnaya.

This opening section is dialogue-heavy and sets up the story. Follow quest markers through the town and interact with characters as prompted. There is no combat here — just exploration and conversation.

Part 2 — Gather Evidence with Alyosha (Play as Tugarin)

It’s time to let Paimon rest inside the house while you head out to help Alyosha gather evidence. During this phase, you will take control of Tugarin. Use the dog skill to make a disarming gesture and wait for the people to leave. Interact with the box containing Kristall and follow the scent trail in the center to reach the suspicious corner.

This is a short stealth and investigation segment played from Tugarin’s perspective — Alyosha’s dog. You cannot use your normal characters or abilities here. Simply follow the scent trail on the ground to uncover suspicious traces of Kristall hoarding.

After gathering the evidence, follow Alyosha to confront the liaison officer about the Kristall shipment. Once the discussion is over, continue to follow Alyosha to another house, as he needs to check on Repnina, one of the villagers. Return to Alyosha’s house and discuss your next plans with everyone.

Part 3 — Board the Train and Enter the Shadow Realm

When you’re ready to depart, head to Sretomorozsk Station. Use the Eye of Graeae again to call the train, and then choose where you want to travel. For now, the only available destination is Snezhnograd, so select that to drive the train to your chosen area.

It doesn’t matter which destination you choose, as you will be thrown to the Shadow Realm either way. Once there, Alyosha will explain that the group is in danger, and so they must find a way out. Follow the quest direction until you reunite with the Eye of Graeae. The device will tell the team that he can help them escape, but they must travel to the exit point.

Part 4 — Enter TPS Mode

Once there, you reunite with the Eye of Graeae, receive a special outfit and weapon, and switch into Third-Person Shooter (TPS) mode. This is Genshin Impact’s new Shadow Realm gameplay mode, introduced in Version 7.0. The rules change significantly from normal Genshin combat.

In TPS mode:

You can’t swap out your character or arrange a team, and you have limited mobility. You can still jump, but you can’t climb.
You gain new options: taking cover behind objects and sliding to dodge
You fight using firearms — Frag Crystals are your basic ammunition
The Eye of Graeae introduces you to different gun types including a Grenade Launcher, found at the end of one of the train carriages
Your Elemental Skill and Elemental Burst are not available

Part 5 — How to Remove the Grapple

This is the step most players get stuck on. After traversing through the Shadow Realm, you’ll reach a point where the Traveler is stuck on a train carriage and needs to reach the other side. To do so, the team must dismantle the grapple that the Grappling Gun is holding onto.

You can’t use the Manage Prime Ice Construct feature as you’re currently in the Shadow Realm, so your location doesn’t appear on the map. The map method will not work here. You must use the Eye of Graeae (Fab-Vision) menu directly instead.

Here is exactly how to remove the grapple on every platform:

PC: Press T to open the Prime Ice Construct menu, hover over the grapple hook on the train carriage, then select Remove
PlayStation: Press L1 + Square to open the menu, hover over the grapple, then select Remove
Xbox: Press LB + X to open the menu, hover over the grapple, then select Remove
Mobile: Tap the on-screen Fab-Vision button, hover over the grapple, then tap Remove

This will remove the grapple, forcing the Grappling Gun to find another grapple to hold onto. At first, it goes to a carriage near you, but the grapple there will break immediately. Because of that, it will transport the group to where you need to go.

Once the grapple is removed the sequence plays out automatically — you do not need to do anything else for this step. Watch the short scene and follow quest markers to continue.

Part 6 — Clear the Train Carriages and Defeat Enemies

As you move through the train cars, you’ll face more enemies in the nearby passing train car. Aim at them and defeat them successfully using Frag Crystals. At the end of the train carriage, you’ll find new firing equipment blueprint. The Eye of Graeae will introduce you to a Grenade Launcher, which can be used to effectively eliminate enemies with powerful blasts.

Work through each train carriage systematically. Use cover when enemies are firing and look for the slide mechanic to dodge incoming attacks. The Grenade Launcher is especially useful against groups of enemies clustered together in the narrow carriages.

Part 7 — Defeat the Shadow Realm Boss

After defeating the regular enemies, prepare yourself to face the boss at the very end of the train. A cutscene will trigger as the train suddenly enters the Shadow Realm. Watch as Alyosha sneaks around the shadow enemies; you can defeat them using basic sword attacks. Explore the area and locate the Eye of Graeae to regain control of the train.

The boss fight at the end of the sequence uses the same TPS gunplay you have been learning throughout the quest. Stay mobile, use cover, and aim for weak points when they are exposed. After defeating the boss, a cutscene plays and the quest concludes.

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What Unlocks After Completing Gunfire in the Silent Lands

Finishing this quest is one of the most important milestones in Snezhnaya exploration. Several major features and quests open up immediately after:

Prime Ice Construct system — fully unlocked for free-form exploration use across all of Snezhnaya
Snezhnayan Adventure Journal — a regional progress tracker showing remaining quests and rewards
Full open-world access to Snezhnaya’s zones and world quests
Free Alyosha — obtained as a playable 4-star character for completing the quest chain
Access to Snezhnayan Meeting Points and regional reputation systems
Access to Snezhnayan world quests including the Hesperides of Love and Hate questline

Tips for Gunfire in the Silent Lands

The destination doesn’t matter. When you board the train at Sretomorozsk Station, you will enter the Shadow Realm regardless of which stop you select. Do not overthink this choice.
You cannot use the map to remove the grapple. The Shadow Realm does not show your position on the world map, so the Manage Prime Ice Constructs map toggle is unavailable. Only the direct Fab-Vision method works inside the Shadow Realm.
Learn to slide early. Sliding is one of the most useful survival tools in TPS mode. Enemies in the carriages fire in burst patterns — sliding to cover resets their aim.
Save the Grenade Launcher for groups. Once you pick up the Grenade Launcher blueprint in the train carriage, prioritize using it against clusters of enemies rather than single targets.
Aim for the glowing weak points. Shadow Realm enemies have vulnerable spots that glow. Hitting these deals significantly more damage and can stagger some enemy types.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remove the grapple in Gunfire in the Silent Lands?

Open the Prime Ice Construct menu using the Fab-Vision (T on PC, L1 + Square on PlayStation, LB + X on Xbox, or the on-screen button on mobile). Hover the cursor over the grapple hook attached to the train carriage and select Remove or Dismantle. This releases the Grappling Gun’s anchor and triggers a short scene that repositions the group.

Why can’t I use the map to remove the grapple?

The Manage Prime Ice Constructs option on the map only works when your position is visible on the world map. The Shadow Realm does not show your location, so the map method is unavailable during this quest. You must use the Fab-Vision button directly while standing near the grapple.

What is Gunfire in the Silent Lands in Genshin Impact?

Gunfire in the Silent Lands is the second part of the Everwinter Without Mercy Archon Quest in Genshin Impact Version 7.0, Chapter VII: Act I. It follows the Traveler’s arrival in Sretomorozsk, where they help Alyosha gather evidence before boarding a train that gets pulled into the Shadow Realm — introducing the TPS gameplay mode.

How do I unlock Gunfire in the Silent Lands?

The quest unlocks automatically after completing the first part of the Everwinter Without Mercy Archon Quest, called Into the Wind, Into the Frigid North. You do not need to find or activate it manually — it appears in your quest log as soon as the first chapter ends.

What does completing Gunfire in the Silent Lands unlock?

Completing the quest unlocks full access to the Prime Ice Construct system for open-world use, the Snezhnayan Adventure Journal, full open-world exploration in Snezhnaya, the free 4-star character Alyosha, and access to Snezhnayan Meeting Points and regional world quests.

What is TPS mode in Genshin Impact?

TPS mode (Third-Person Shooter mode) is a new gameplay style introduced in Version 7.0 inside the Shadow Realm. In this mode, you cannot swap characters or use Elemental Skills and Bursts. Instead, you use firearms like the basic Frag Crystal gun and a Grenade Launcher. You can jump, slide, and take cover, but climbing is disabled.