Trudging through the snow-covered peaks of Dragonspine in 2025, I've discovered there's something oddly satisfying about hunting for teeth. Not just any teeth, mind you, but those mysterious red objects called Strange Teeth that pulse with ancient energy. Who would have thought dental exploration would become my new Genshin Impact hobby?

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The whole adventure started when I stumbled upon this massive, heart-like core in Wyrmrest Valley. It was pulsing with energy, practically begging me to bring it something. Turns out, this hungry core wants to eat Strange Teeth and transform them into something called Vitalized Dragontooth. Sounds appetizing, doesn't it? 🦷

The Great Tooth Hunt

Let me tell you, finding these teeth is like going on the world's coldest scavenger hunt. There are only four of them scattered across Dragonspine, and they take approximately two days to respawn. Two days! Is HoYoverse trying to teach us patience? Because I'm failing that lesson spectacularly.

Here's where I've been finding these elusive chompers:

  1. Torch Tooth - Look for some torches; there's a tooth lurking nearby. Classic hiding spot, really. Who wouldn't hide their teeth near fire?

  2. Island Tooth - There's a small island north of Dragonspine. Did the tooth swim there? Questions science cannot answer.

  3. Cave Tooth - Inside Wyrmrest Valley's Red Cave. Dark, spooky, tooth-filled. Perfect.

  4. Water Tooth - Near water on the floor. Because apparently teeth enjoy swimming pools.

I've spent so much time running between these locations that my character probably has the fittest legs in Teyvat. Wouldn't it be nice if we could just visit a Dragonspine dentist instead?

From Strange to Vitalized: A Tooth's Journey

Once I collected four Strange Teeth (which took me nearly a week, thank you very much), I headed to that pulsing core in Wyrmrest Valley. The process is deceptively simple:

  1. Approach the giant, beating heart-thing (not creepy at all)

  2. Present your teeth like some bizarre offering

  3. Fight off waves of Fatui who apparently also have dental interests

  4. Voilà! One Vitalized Dragontooth is yours!

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But here's the kicker – you need EIGHT of these Vitalized Dragonteeth to craft the Dragonspine Spear. EIGHT! That means finding 32 Strange Teeth in total. Is this a weapon crafting quest or a lesson in extreme perseverance? Sometimes I wonder if the game developers sit around a table thinking, "How can we make players run around in circles for weeks?" 🤔

The Shopping List of Pain

The Dragonspine Spear isn't just hungry for teeth. Oh no, it demands a whole shopping list:

  • 8 Vitalized Dragonteeth (the transformed teeth)

  • 50 Starsilver (another Dragonspine-exclusive material)

  • 500 Mora (because even fantasy blacksmiths need to make a living)

  • 1 Northlander Polearm Billet (as if those aren't rare enough)

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Mining for Starsilver while constantly checking my Sheer Cold meter has become my new definition of fun. Nothing says "relaxing gameplay" like frantically searching for a heat source every 30 seconds while trying to mine, am I right?

Is It Worth The Frozen Fingers?

After weeks of tooth hunting, Fatui fighting, and ore mining, I finally crafted my Dragonspine Spear. The real question is: was all that effort worth it?

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The spear comes with a passive ability called "Frost Burial," which gives you a chance to summon a damage-dealing icicle when you land normal or charged attacks. It shares this ability with its siblings: the Frostbearer catalyst and the Snow-Tombed Starsilver claymore. But unlike its siblings, this spear demands the most bizarre collection of materials.

When that icicle crashes down on enemies and they shatter into frozen bits, there's a certain satisfaction that makes me think, "Yes, this was worth the dental expedition." But then I remember I could refine this weapon for even more power – which means repeating the entire process again.

Have I mentioned that I'm considering a career change to dentistry now? I feel uniquely qualified after all this tooth hunting. 😂

The Dragonspine Series: A Frosty Family

The Dragonspine Spear is part of a trio of weapons introduced alongside the Dragonspine region itself. While they all share the Frost Burial passive, each has its own personality:

  • Dragonspine Spear: The dental collector's dream

  • Frostbearer: For mages who prefer their catalysts with a side of icicles

  • Snow-Tombed Starsilver: A claymore that makes you wonder if it's made from the same material as the teeth

What fascinates me is how differently these weapons are obtained. The spear demands this elaborate tooth-hunting ritual, while the others have their own unique acquisition methods. Was there a meeting where someone said, "Let's make the polearm users work extra hard"? Because if so, I'd like a word with them.

Final Thoughts on My Dental Expedition

As I stand atop Dragonspine with my hard-earned spear, watching the sunset glint off its frosty surface, I can't help but wonder: what kind of dragon had these teeth, and should I be concerned that they're scattered across the mountain? Are there toothless dragons roaming Teyvat now?

And more importantly, who designed a weapon forging system that requires collecting teeth? Couldn't we have collected dragon scales or claws instead? Something less... dental?

But I suppose that's the charm of Genshin Impact in 2025 – just when you think you've seen it all, the game asks you to become a tooth fairy. And somehow, we all eagerly comply.

Now if you'll excuse me, I think I see a Strange Tooth respawning in the distance. The collection never truly ends, does it? 🦷❄️