Genshin Impact Malevich Quest Guide: Solving the Prime Ice Construct Puzzle in Svetloledovka

Snezhnaya has finally opened its gates. Version 7.0, "Everwinter Without Mercy," launched on August 12, 2026, granting Travelers their first playable visit to the Tsaritsa's homeland, the seventh of Teyvat's great nations. The official Snezhnaya Adventure Guide teased a region of railways, firearms, and the mysterious Shadow Realm, but the most transformative addition may be something quieter: Prime Ice Constructs. This new exploration mechanic lets players build, reshape, and even share structures across the frozen map, and no quest introduces it better than Malevich's.

What Are Prime Ice Constructs?

Prime Ice Constructs are the signature exploration mechanic of Genshin Impact Version 7.0. Using the Eye of Graeae, an artifact you acquire at the very start of the Snezhnaya storyline, you can summon large ice blocks and arrange them into ramps, platforms, walls, and bridges. These structures are not just decoration. Many of Snezhnaya's puzzles will not activate until you have built the correct configuration, which makes construct-building a core part of traversal rather than an optional gimmick.

The Eye of Graeae also unlocks advanced construct types, including the Link Mechanism, a tool you will need for later challenges such as the Panicked Jack Frost train puzzle. If you plan to explore Snezhnaya thoroughly, learning to think in ice is non-negotiable.

There is also a social twist that sets Prime Ice Constructs apart from anything Genshin has tried before. Constructs you build can appear in other players' worlds, and structures built by other Travelers may show up in yours. This opens the door to a shared exploration ecosystem, one where helpful ramps, cooperative bridges, and even deliberate obstructions can appear in your world. The Manage Prime Ice Constructs menu lets you dismantle unwanted builds, so the system remains creative rather than chaotic. With that foundation in mind, your first real test comes from a young artist in Svetloledovka.

How to Start Malevich's Quest

Malevich's quest is available early in the Snezhnaya experience. To begin, head to the eastern part of Svetloledovka, one of the first areas unlocked after arriving in the region. There, a cutscene introduces Malevich, a young artist sketching an intricate ice design. The scene kicks off the Prime Ice Construct building puzzle and serves as the game's primary tutorial for the new mechanic.

Before you start, make sure you have acquired the Eye of Graeae during the opening Snezhnaya questline. The artifact is required to interact with and create constructs, so without it, the puzzle will not progress. No special level or reputation requirement has been confirmed, which means the quest should be accessible shortly after you begin the 7.0 story content. If the quest does not appear immediately, complete the first few main story steps in Snezhnaya and return to the eastern Svetloledovka area.

Malevich Prime Ice Construct Puzzle, Walkthrough and Solution

The puzzle itself follows the same logic that governs most construct-based challenges in Snezhnaya: observe the design, place the blocks in the correct configuration, and confirm with the quest giver. Here is the step-by-step approach:

1. Watch the opening scene. When Malevich shows you his blueprint, pay attention to the shape and number of blocks he sketches. The intended arrangement will match the visual layout of the surrounding area.
2. Open the Eye of Graeae. Activate the artifact to enter construct-building mode. The game will highlight valid placement zones with a soft glow, so keep an eye out for those markers rather than guessing.
3. Summon and position the ice constructs. Create a Prime Ice Construct at each marked location. If the blocks snap into place, you are on the right track. If they do not align, deconstruct and try adjusting the order or orientation. When in doubt, step back and view the full area from a higher vantage point; the correct configuration usually mirrors the shape from the opening scene.
4. Confirm with Malevich. Once all constructs are in place, return to Malevich. He will inspect the completed structure, trigger a short dialogue, and close out the quest. The build does not need to be permanent, after the quest, you can dismantle the constructs using the Manage menu.

Rewards and Achievements

At the time of writing, the exact rewards for Malevich's quest have not been fully confirmed. Players should check their in-game mail and achievement screen after completion, as launch-window patch notes may not list every drop. Reward details will be updated here once live game data is verified.

The Construct Quest Family in Snezhnaya

Malevich is only the first of several construct-focused quests appearing at 7.0 launch. His puzzle establishes the core building logic, and later quests build on it in different directions.

Zarkaya's and Yarina's quests both involve fixing a Glaciafruit artist's design that lacks the correct number of base Ice Prime blocks, great for players who enjoy symmetry puzzles. Dragov's quest is a photo-shoot puzzle that puts prime constructs to a more creative use. The House of Hesperides introduces cube-construct puzzles in a challenge-map format, while the "Panicked Jack Frost" train puzzle requires the Link Mechanism unlocked via the Eye of Graeae.

Knowing Malevich's puzzle well gives you the foundation for all of these subsequent challenges. Each one expects you to think in terms of shape, placement, and purpose rather than simple combat or dialogue choices. If you can solve Malevich's blueprint without trouble, the rest of Snezhnaya's construct quests should fall into place.

Managing Prime Ice Constructs and Sharing

After building, you can open the "Manage Prime Ice Constructs" menu to dismantle or remove constructs from your world. Because constructs can spill into other players' worlds, this management tool is essential for cleaning up troll builds or unwanted player structures. If someone leaves an ice wall blocking a path, you have the option to remove it.

The sharing system also opens the door to cooperative exploration. If you are playing with friends, coordinate construct-building to solve puzzles together, or use the system to leave useful structures behind for other Travelers. A well-placed ramp or bridge can make another player's journey through Snezhnaya far smoother.

Keep in mind that not all construct quests reward achievements. Dragov's quest reportedly grants no special rewards, so double-check expected rewards rather than assuming every side quest is achievement-linked. The same caution applies to Malevich's quest until official reward details are confirmed.

Malevich's quest is the ideal introduction to Genshin Impact's brand-new Prime Ice Construct system, a mechanic that makes Snezhnaya feel more interactive and player-driven than any previous region. Master it early, and the rest of Snezhnaya's construct quests, from Zarkaya's symmetry fix to the Jack Frost train puzzle, will naturally fall into place. As Version 7.0 continues to unfold, expect Prime Ice Constructs to become one of the most memorable tools in your exploration kit.