Whirling Cryo Fungus is a type of Shroom-kin enemy found all over Sumeru in Genshin Impact 3.0. See the release date for the Whirling Cryo Fungus, locations, and item drops here!

Where to Find Whirling Cryo Fungus

Whirling Cryo Fungus in Sumeru

Whirling Cryo Fungus in Sumeru Rainforest

The numbers indicate how many Shroom-kin enemies can be found in each location

There are also Whirling Cryo Fungus in the Sumeru Rainforest, where they originated! Here are all Shroom-kin and Fungi locations in Sumeru. All Shroom-kin drop the same set of items, and are often found in groups!
Sumeru Rainforest Map Guide

Whirling Cryo Fungus in Great Red Sand

The numbers indicate how many Shroom-kin enemies can be found in each location

Even in the ravaging deserts of Sumeru, the Shroom-kin still strives! Here's the map overview of the Shroom-kin's location in the Great Red Sand.
The Great Red Sand Map Guide

Whirling Cryo Fungus in Hadramaveth Desert

Aboveground	Underground

The numbers indicate how many Shroom-kin enemies can be found in each location

With its entombed ruins and the Endless Sandstorm, the Shroom-kin are still scattered everywhere in the Desert of Hadramaveth. Here's the map overview of the Shroom-kin's location in the Hadramaveth Desert.
Desert of Hadramaveth Map Guide

Whirling Cryo Fungus Item Drops

Whirling Cryo Fungus Enemy Drops

Drop	Level
Robust Fungal Nucleus	Lv. 60+
Inactivated Fungal Nucleus	Lv. 40+
Dormant Fungal Nucleus	Any Lv.
Fungal Spores	Any Lv.
Luminescent Pollen	Lv. 40+
Crystalline Cyst Dust	Lv. 60+

Different Drops in Different States

When Pyro or Electro is applied to the Whirling Cryo Fungus, it becomes activated or scorched.

Activated and Scorched Shroom-kin are able to drop Dormant Fungal Nucleus, Inactivated Fungal Nucleus, and Robust Fungal Nucleus when defeated. The probability of getting the other drops also lower.

Regular Shroom-kin will only be able to drop Crystalline Cyst Dust, Fungal Spores, and Luminescent Pollen.

Used as Character Ascension Materials

Item Type	Character
Regular Drops Fungal Spores Luminescent Pollen Crystalline Cyst Dust

Used as Weapon Ascension Materials

Item Type	Weapon
Regular Drops Fungal Spores Luminescent Pollen Crystalline Cyst Dust
Activated Drops Dormant Fungal Nucleus Inactivated Fungal Nucleus Robust Fungal Nucleus

Whirling Cryo Fungus Basic Information

Whirling Cryo Fungus Enemy Info

Whirling Cryo Fungus
Adventurer Handbook Description
A spore organism of some intelligence. It possesses extreme adaptability. Putting Fungi on ice does not make them taste any better, but it does at least help with relieving the heat.
Locations
Sumeru

Whirling Cryo Fungus Release Date

Genshin Impact Version 3.0
Release Date	August 24, 2022

Whirling Cryo Fungus and other Shroom-kin were released as part of the Sumeru Region in Version 3.0, on August 24, 2022!

Version 3.0 Release Date and Info

Genshin Impact Related Guides

Genshin Impact Enemies

List of All Enemies and Bosses

Other Shroom-kin Enemies

All Shroom-kin Type Enemies
Floating Hydro Fungus	Winged Cryoshroom	Winged Dendroshroom
Grounded Hydroshroom	Stretchy Geo Fungus	Stretchy Anemo Fungus
Stretchy Pyro Fungus	Whirling Cryo Fungus	Whirling Electro Fungus
Floating Dendro Fungus	Whirling Pyro Fungus	Floating Anemo Fungus
Grounded Geoshroom	Stretchy Electro Fungus