Combat Training is one of three Dragonspine Special Training challenges in Genshin Impact. Learn how to unlock Combat Training through the Shadows Amidst Snowstorms event, how to activate Lure mechanisms and beat all opponents, all the event rewards, and more in this guide!

Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Event Guide
Born of the Snow	Dragonspine Special Training	Rise of the Fell Flower
Agility Training	Tracker Training	Combat Training

Dragonspine Special Training: Combat Training Stages

All Combat Training Stages

Stage Dates	All Combat Stages
November 25	Stage 1	Stage 2
November 28	Stage 3	Stage 4
December 01	Stage 5	Stage 6
December 04	Stage 7	Stage 8
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Combat Training Recommended Party

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support	Support
Diluc	Xiangling	Thoma	Bennett

During the challenge, you will encounter Cryo enemies so with this party you can easily break any Cryo shield you encounter!

Alternate Recommended Characters

Main DPS
Sub-DPS
Support

Combat Training 1: Preliminary Test

Combat Training Stage 1 Guide

Stage 1: Preliminary Test Locations
Clear Condition	Defeat 18 opponents within 210 seconds (3 minutes & 30 seconds)
Lure Enemies
Rewards	Primogem x30 Snowstrider Emblem x120 Snowman Head: Happiness in General x1 + Various Snowman Components

How to Beat All Enemies

Turn the Lure Mechanism into a ''Heat Source'' before starting the challenge. Afterwards, use an Anemo AoE skill to gather light-weight enemies like the Ice Shield Hilichurls. Use Pyro to break the Cryo shields of the Mitachurls and Hilichurls!

Avoid the Water Beside the Challenge Area

Right beside the challenge area is a lake, so avoid being near it as you attack or else your characters will get frozen by the Cryo Hilichurl Shooter!

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Combat Training 2: Return to Dragonspine

Combat Training Stage 2 Guide

Stage 2: Return to Dragonspine Locations
Clear Condition	Defeat 15 opponents within 210 seconds (3 minutes & 30 seconds)
Lure Enemies
Rewards	Primogem x30 Snowstrider Emblem x120 Snowman Head: Huff-and-Puff x1 + Various Snowman Components

How to Beat All Enemies

After turning the Lure Mechanism into a ''Heat Source'', target the Cryo Abyss Mage when they appear. Use Pyro to break their Cryo shield immediately then use an AoE Anemo attack to gather all enemies in a single location. Unleash a Pyro AoE Elemental Burst to beat them!

Activate Mechanisms Near the Water First

One Scarlet Quartz is right across a mechanism near ice paths on the water. Activate that merchanism first to avoid getting wet any further.

Beware of Enemies Nearby

One Scarlet Quartz towards the east is near the river and a Cryo Abyss Mage. One mechanism south is near a group of enemies so either defeat them first or skillfully avoid them!

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Combat Training 3: Chilling Duel

Combat Training Stage 3 Guide

Stage 3: Chilling Duel Locations
Clear Condition	Defeat 20 opponents within 210 seconds (3 minutes & 30 seconds)
Lure Enemies
Rewards	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120

How to Beat All Enemies

Once you turn on the Lure Mechanism and gain a ''Heat Source'', use an Anemo character like Kazuha or Sucrose to gather the enemies closer and use Pyro to deal as much damage to as many enemies as possible through Melt!

List of Elemental Reactions

Use Torches to Your Advantage

Light up all the torches in the area before starting the challenge! This way, you can immediately apply Swirl using Anemo Characters and deal additional Pyro DMG to your enemies!

This will make lighting up the Mechanisms easier as well, since the torches close by may risk absorbing the Scarlet Quartz.

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Combat Training 4: Extreme Cold

Combat Training 4 Guide

Stage 4: Extreme Cold Locations
Clear Condition	Defeat 10 opponents within 210 seconds (3 minutes & 30 seconds)
Lure Enemies
Rewards	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120

How to Beat All Enemies

Activate the Mechanism Inside the Wind Barrier

During the challenge, there will one mechanism inside a Wind Barrier! You need to break the nearest Scarlet Quartz then use the tower beside the mechanism then plunge down on it. The Wind Barrier will turn off in the process as well.

Get the Scarlet Quartz on Top of a Hill

One of the Scarlet Quartz will be on top of a Hill. You need to climb up and break it. Once you break it, it will drop towards the ground, so be sure to pick it up fast and activate the mechanism near it.

Light up the Torches Before Starting

Light up all torches in the area, especially the one near the Lure Mechanism. Once you start, use an AoE Anemo Attack to absorb the Pyro from the torches and deal Pyro damage on the enemies.

Use Pyro and AoE Anemo Attacks

There will be a Frostarm Lawachurl among the enemies, use Pyro to break its shield fast to beat it. To defeat the other enemies, use an Anemo AoE attack, then allow it to absorb Pyro.

Pick up the Scarlet Quartz from Enemies

Some enemies will drop Scarlet Quartz once you defeat them, picking them up during the challenge and attacking will inflict even more damage on the enemies.

Bring a Healer or a Shield Character

It's best to bring a shield character or a healer with you because some of the Lawachurl's attacks will be hard to dodge!

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Combat Training 5: Moderate Cooling

Combat Training 5 Guide

Stage 5: Moderate Cooling Locations
Clear Condition	Defeat 10 opponents within 210 seconds (3 minutes & 30 seconds)
Lure Enemies
Rewards	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120

How to Beat All Enemies

After turning the Lure Mechanism into a ''Heat Source'' and starting the challenge, focus on the the Frostarm Lawachurl when it appears. Use Pyro to break its shield as quickly as you can. While the Lawachurl is affected by Pyro, use Anemo to Swirl Pyro to enemies nearby.

Use Crystallize to Get Cryo Shields

The Frostarm Lawachurl could knock you out easily especially with Sheer Cold present. Use Geo on the Cryo Slimes to summon Cryo crystals and gain Cryo Shields to protect yourself.

Combat Training 6: Operation Warm-Up

Combat Training 6 Guide

Stage 6: Operation Warm-Up Locations
Clear Condition	Defeat 14 opponents within 210 seconds (3 minutes & 30 seconds)
Lure Enemies
Rewards	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120

How to Beat All Enemies

Turn the Lure Mechanism into a ''Heat Source'' before starting the challenge. Afterwards, use Pyro attacks to destroy Cryo Slimes . Use Pyro to break the Cryo shields of the Mitachurls and Hilichurls!

Use Pyro and Geo to destroy Mitachurl Shields

In addition to Pyro, you can also use Geo attacks at the same time to destroy the Hilichurl and Mitachurl Shields as quickly as possible! Geo can also provide Crystallize shields of Cryo when it hits Cryo enemies.

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Combat Training 7: Straight-Up Beat-Down

Combat Training 7 Guide

Stage 7: Straight-Up Beat-Down
Clear Condition	Defeat 11 opponents within 210 seconds (3 minutes & 30 seconds)
Lure Enemies
Rewards	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120

How to Beat All Enemies

Turn the Lure Mechanism into a ''Heat Source'' before starting the challenge. Use Pyro to break the Cryo shields of the Mitachurls, Hilichurls, and Cryo Slimes!

Use Pyro and Geo to destroy Shields

In addition to Pyro, you can also use Geo attacks at the same time to destroy shields as quickly as possible! Geo can also provide Crystallize shields of Cryo when it hits Cryo enemies.
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Combat Training 8: Frigid Swarm

Combat Training 8 Guide

Stage 8: Frigid Swarm Locations
Clear Condition	Defeat 11 opponents within 210 seconds (3 minutes & 30 seconds)
Lure Enemies
Rewards	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120

How to Beat All Enemies

Turn the Lure Mechanism into a ''Heat Source'' before starting the challenge. Use a combination of Pyro and Geo to break the Cryo shields of the Mitachurls and Hilichurls! Afterwards, use Anemo to Swirl the Pyro element on enemies.

Use Crystallize to Get Cryo Shields

The Frostarm Lawachurl could knock you out easily especially with Sheer Cold present. Use Geo on the Cryo Slimes to summon Cryo crystals and gain Cryo Shields to protect yourself.
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How to Play Combat Training

Combat Training Walkthrough

	How to Play Combat Training
1	Complete Event Quest: Act 1 to unlock the challenge.
2	Go to the location of the Combat Training area.
3	Change three mechanisms' state using Scarlet Quatz!
4	Check the time limit when you start the challenges.
5	Bring a Pyro DPS with you to defeat the Cryo enemies.
6	Starting with Source Cold will make the challenge harder.

How to Unlock Combat Training

Complete Act 1: The Snowy Past

To unlock Combat Training and all other Dragonspine Special Training challenges, you need to complete the Event Quest for Act 1: The Snowy Past.
The Snowy Past Quest Guide

How to Start Combat Training

To begin Combat Training challenges, you have to first go to the challenge locations. Selecting ''Go to Challenge'' on the Combat Training page will automatically direct you to that stage's location.

Note that each stage will have a different starting point and race course!
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How to Change the Mechanisms' State

During the challenge, there will be three mechanisms you need to activate using Scarlet Quartz. These three mechanisms will turn the Lure Mechanisms' default ''Source Cold'' Mode into a ''Heat Source''!

Attack the Mechanisms

Break the Scarlet Quartz then attack one of the mechanisms. Each mechanism will have a Scarlet Quartz near it!

Check the Time Limit When Starting

When you start the challenge, always glance up to check the time limit and the amount of enemies you need to defeat! It will be in a form of a small banner on the screen.

Bring a Pyro DPS

Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Combat Training event both have Cryo enemies that will be easier to defeat if you have a good Pyro character as Main DPS in your team!

Best Team Comp Guide

Possible to Start Challenge with Source Cold

It's possible to start the challenge even if you haven't changed the three mechanism's states. However, instead of buffing your characters, it will instead buff the enemies with Cryo and increase the accumulation of Sheer Cold.

Total Combat Training Rewards

All Combat Training Rewards

Stage	Rewards
Stage 1	Primogem x30 Snowstrider Emblem x120 Snowman Head: Happiness in General x1
Stage 2	Primogem x30 Snowstrider Emblem x120 Snowman Head: Huff-and-Puff x1
Stage 3	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120
Stage 4	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120
Stage 5	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120
Stage 6	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120
Stage 7	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120
Stage 8	Primogem x30 Mora x30,000 Snowstrider Emblem x120
Total Rewards	Primogem x240 Mora x180,000 Snowstrider Emblem x960 Snowman Head: Happiness in General x1 Snowman Head: Huff-and-Puff x1

Combat Training Event Information

Part of Shadows Amidst Snowstorms

Combat Training is part of the Shadows Amidst Snowstorms event. It's a Dragonspine Event in Version 2.3 with story quests that involve Albedo and other Mondstadt characters, as well as various challenges!

Learn everything you can do during Shadows Amidst Snowstorms in our full event guide:
Shadows Amidst Snowstorms

How to Unlock Combat Training

You can immediately unlock the first two stages of Combat Training once you unlock Dragonspine Special Training. These are available on the first day of the event after completing ''The Snowy Past.'' Two Combat Training stage after that unlocks every three days.
Dragonspine Special Training Event Guide

Can you Play Combat Training in Co-Op Mode?

Yes, you can play Combat Training with friends! Other players can break the Scarlet Quartz and charge any of the mechanisms, however, the host needs to be the one who starts the challenge. Friends can help beat the enemies during the challenge.

If you need help beating enemies or want more training buddies, check out our Co-Op Boards!

Genshin Co-Op Boards
Friend Request Board	Co-Op Board	Supporting Cast Board

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Event Guide

Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Guides

Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Event Overview
Born of the Snow	Dragonspine Special Training	Rise of the Fell Flower

Dragonspine Special Training Guides

All Special Training Guides
Agility Training	Collect Insignias of Adventure and Conquest in a time trial.
Tracker Training	Track and Melt Ice Crystal Piles. + Snowmen Components
Combat Training	Activate Lures and defeat opponents within the time limit. + Snowmen Components

Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Items

Event-Exclusive Rewards
Cinnabar Spindle	Alkahest Refinement Material	Snowman Components	Paimon Portrait Furnishing

Shadows Amidst Snowstorms Quests

Main Event Quest
Act I: The Snowy Past
Act II: The Shadows Deepen
Act III: A Secret Born From Ashes

All Genshin Impact Events

List of Events