The long-awaited Snowy Update for Prospecting has finally arrived, and it brings with it a frosty new region, exclusive gear, and a fresh set of challenges for players to tackle. If you want to hit the ground running and unlock everything this update offers, here’s a complete breakdown of what’s new, how to prepare, and the best farming strategies to stay ahead.
Prospecting WANDERING TRADER Update – New Codes, Quest
1. New Snowy Mountain Area
The update introduces the Frozen Peaks, a brand-new mountainous zone accessible via the Rock Climber NPC in the main hub.
- Previously, this NPC hinted at “snowy mountains” — now, that teaser has become reality.
- The Frozen Peaks features treacherous terrain, hidden caves, and exclusive resource nodes only found in this region.
- Access is locked behind a short questline, so be ready to gather the required materials.
2. Entry Quest & Required Items
To unlock the Frozen Peaks, you’ll need to complete the Climber’s Expedition Quest.
The quest requires:
- Uranium
- Luminum
- Frostbloom (new resource found in the snowy biome’s outskirts)
- Winter Jacket (crafted item)
Once you hand these in, you’ll be granted Cold Resistance — essential for surviving the freezing temperatures inside the zone’s caves.
3. New Gear & Equipment
The star items of this update are the Glacial Pan and the Ice Sledge, both designed for efficient resource gathering in frozen terrain.
- Glacial Pan – Costs 2.5 billion coins, offers high luck bonuses for snowy resource nodes.
- Ice Sledge – Functions like a shovel but doubles movement speed over snow.
Pro Tip: Prices have jumped from previous updates, so heavy coin farming before this release paid off. Expect future updates to follow this inflation pattern.
4. Farming Strategy for New Resources
The Frozen Peaks offers several exclusive drops:
- Frostbloom – Used in multiple new crafting recipes.
- Crystal Ice Ore – High-value sell item and needed for new gear upgrades.
- Aurora Shards – Special currency for crafting cosmetic and stat-boosting gear.
Best method:
- Equip Luck Potions from both main hub and Chimera Islands alchemists (they stack).
- Run a full gear set with Celestial Rings, Apocalypse Bringers, and Phoenix Wings for optimal drop rates.
5. Shards & Potions – Stock Up Now
Shards are more important than ever:
- Buy Luck Totems and Strength Totems before long farming sessions.
- Grab Merchant Potions to increase trade profits in the snowy region.
- Use the Supreme Luck Potion from Chimera Islands for rare drop boosts.
6. Recommended Pre-Built Inventory
Before heading into the Frozen Peaks, make sure you have:
- High-stat Mythicals & Legendaries – Even older ones are useful for crafting.
- Fossilized Crown – Still a top-tier boost item.
- Enough coins (minimum 3B) to instantly purchase the new pan or sledge.
7. Hidden Cavern Challenge
Inside the Frozen Peaks lies the Frozen Cavern, accessible only after crafting the Winter Jacket and completing a mini side-quest.
- Inside, expect high-level nodes requiring Luminum Lanterns to mine in the dark.
- Rewards include exclusive cosmetic blueprints and rare ores.
8. Key Takeaways
- Unlock Frozen Peaks by completing the Climber’s Expedition Quest.
- Farm coins & shards before making big purchases.
- Stack potions for maximum resource yield.
- Collect all mythicals & legendaries you can find — they’re essential for crafting.
- Be ready for inflation – future gear will cost more than current prices.
With the update live, the race is on to master the Frozen Peaks, claim its treasures, and craft the rarest gear before anyone else.