What to know
- Projector: Glommoth is required to break specific ice blocks in Roya Frostlands
- Ice barriers are tied to exploration objectives like Unfrozen Traces
- Glommoth must be obtained, equipped, and actively selected to work
- Positioning matters, as the projector effect has limited range
Exploration in Wuthering Waves often goes beyond simple traversal, especially in colder regions like the Roya Frostlands. Here, environmental mechanics play a major role, and Projector: Glommoth is one of the most important tools you’ll need. Certain ice blocks are not destructible through combat or basic interactions. Instead, they are designed specifically around Glommoth’s projector ability, making it a core requirement for full map completion and hidden rewards.
This guide explains exactly how Projector: Glommoth works, where it’s used, and how to avoid common mistakes that prevent ice blocks from shattering.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Utility type | Projector Echo |
| Primary function | Shattering special ice blocks |
| Main region | Roya Frostlands |
| Used in | Exploration puzzles and hidden paths |
| Activation method | Utility wheel (Projector slot) |
Unlike combat Echoes, Glommoth is purely an exploration-focused tool. Its role is tightly integrated into Frostlands design, meaning progression in certain areas is impossible without it.
What Projector: Glommoth is used for
In the Roya Frostlands, ice is more than environmental decoration. Many paths, chests, and interactable objects are sealed behind reinforced ice blocks that do not respond to elemental damage or attacks. These barriers are intentionally coded to react only to Glommoth’s projection.
When activated, Glommoth charges forward and smashes the ice, causing it to fracture and disappear instantly. This mechanic is commonly used in exploration challenges such as Unfrozen Traces, where clearing ice is part of uncovering lost paths or collectibles.
Because of this, Glommoth functions more like a key than a weapon. If the ice does not break, it usually means the setup or activation was incorrect, not that the puzzle is bugged.
How to unlock and prepare Glommoth
Before you can shatter any ice, Glommoth must be obtained and assigned properly. Glommoth is an Echo found in the Frostlands, often near important landmarks like Resonance Nexus points. Once acquired, it does not work automatically.
You need to manually assign Glommoth to your Projector utility. This step is easy to miss, especially if you’ve recently unlocked multiple utilities. Without proper assignment, activating the Projector will do nothing, even if Glommoth is in your collection.
How to use Projector: Glommoth on ice blocks
Step 1
Open your utility wheel and confirm that Projector: Glommoth is equipped in one of the available slots. If another Echo is assigned, the ice will remain intact.
Step 2
Travel to a Frostlands area where solid ice blocks or frozen shards are visibly blocking a route, chest, or objective. These blocks usually appear opaque and thicker than decorative ice.
Move close to the ice barrier before activating the Projector. Range matters, and Glommoth’s charge will fail if triggered too far away.
Step 3
Activate the Projector and select Glommoth. Once deployed, Glommoth will rush forward and collide with the ice, instantly shattering it. Proceed through the newly opened path or collect the revealed rewards. Some areas contain multiple ice blocks, requiring repeated use.
Common issues and how to fix them
Many players assume Glommoth is malfunctioning when ice does not break, but the cause is almost always mechanical rather than technical.
| Issue | Likely cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Ice does not break | Glommoth not selected | Reassign in Projector menu |
| Nothing happens on use | Out of range | Move closer to the ice |
| Wrong Echo activates | Incorrect slot | Double-check utility wheel |
| Ice looks breakable but isn’t | Decorative ice | Look for thicker Frostlands ice |
Understanding the visual difference between interactive ice blocks and environmental ice helps avoid wasted attempts.
Where you’ll most often need Glommoth
Projector: Glommoth is most frequently required in the Roya Frostlands, particularly in areas tied to exploration objectives rather than main combat routes. Ice-block puzzles are often placed slightly off the main path, encouraging careful scanning of cliffs, frozen tunnels, and sealed side areas.
Because many of these locations hide valuable loot or progression items, skipping Glommoth usage can leave your exploration percentage incomplete even if the map appears mostly cleared.
Why Glommoth is essential for Frostlands exploration
Projector: Glommoth is not optional if you plan to fully explore Wuthering Waves’ icy regions. Its ability to shatter reinforced ice blocks unlocks hidden routes, rewards, and entire sections of the map. As long as it’s properly equipped, activated at close range, and used on the correct ice type, Glommoth works reliably every time and becomes one of the most satisfying exploration tools in the game.
The Frostlands are designed around environmental interaction, and Glommoth is one of the region’s defining mechanics. Without it, you will encounter dead ends that cannot be bypassed through skill or combat alone. The game subtly reinforces this by placing early Glommoth-required barriers near high-visibility areas, teaching you its importance before deeper exploration begins.
Once you understand how and when to deploy Glommoth, Frostlands traversal becomes smoother and far less frustrating.
