To break the special ice blocks in Wuthering Waves, unlock the Glommoth Echo, equip it through the Projector in the Utility Wheel, then activate the projection close to a compatible Frostlands ice block while facing it. Glommoth charges toward qualifying objects and shatters them. If nothing happens, the usual causes are an unselected Glommoth, an incompatible block, excessive distance, or a poor angle. For the Unfrozen Traces objective, track the task and position yourself so the relevant blocks are visible before projecting.
What does the Projector do in Wuthering Waves?
The Projector is an in-game Utility that creates an Echo projection. It is not a piece of physical equipment and it does not require a separate gadget, accessory, repair item, or consumable. Kuro Games introduced it as a way to equip unlocked Echoes from the Gallery through the Utility Wheel and then choose which Echo to project.
Version 3.0 patch notes explain that some Lahai-Roi puzzles require special interactions. In those cases, the intended solution is to use the Projector to create the appropriate Echo Projection rather than relying on a normal attack or a random Echo ability. Glommoth is the appropriate projection for the compatible ice blocks found in the Frostlands.
How do I get the Glommoth Echo?
You must have Glommoth unlocked before it can appear as a Projector choice. The event walkthroughs for this mechanic direct you to collect a Glommoth Echo in the overworld.
Collect Glommoth before attempting the puzzle
- Explore the overworld and obtain the Glommoth Echo described by the event or area objective.
- Check that the Echo is actually unlocked in your Echo collection; merely seeing an ice block does not make Glommoth available automatically.
- Return to the Frostlands puzzle after the Echo has been added to your collection.
The documented method does not provide a substitute Echo for these targets. If Glommoth has not been collected, selecting another projection is unlikely to trigger the ice interaction.
How do I equip and select Glommoth in the Projector?
Use the Utility Wheel to open the Projector selection, then choose the unlocked Glommoth Echo. The exact button used to open the wheel depends on your control layout, but the in-game path is the same.
- Open the Utility Wheel during gameplay.
- Choose Projector from the Utility options.
- Open the Projector’s Echo selection menu.
- Select Glommoth from your unlocked Echoes.
- Close the selection and keep the Projector ready while you approach the ice.
Kuro Games describes the Projector as using unlocked Echoes from the Gallery. That means Glommoth must be both collected and selected; having it somewhere in your collection is not enough if a different Echo remains assigned to the Projector.
Which ice blocks can Glommoth break?
Glommoth is intended for certain ice blocks in the Frostlands, including those used by the Unfrozen Traces task. These are puzzle targets designed for the projection interaction. The guides do not describe ordinary attacks as the solution, so do not spend time trying to chip away at these blocks with your usual weapon rotation.
Use the task tracker when the location is unclear
If the block is part of an active event objective, track that task from the quest or event interface. Tracking helps identify the intended area and prevents you from testing Glommoth on decorative ice or on a block that is not part of the current objective.
Distinguish a target from scenery
- A compatible block is tied to the Frostlands puzzle or event objective.
- Decorative ice that is not placed as an objective target may not react.
- If several blocks are grouped together, treat them as separate targets unless the task indicates otherwise.
How do I position Glommoth to shatter the ice?
Stand close to the target, face it, and activate the Projector with Glommoth selected. The projection needs a workable line toward the compatible object. Game8’s guidance also recommends an angle from which the relevant blocks can be seen, particularly for the event task that places several targets in one objective.
- Approach the ice until you are clearly within the interaction area.
- Turn your character so the block is directly in front of you rather than at the edge of the camera view.
- For a group of targets, move to a point where all of the required blocks are visible from the same general angle.
- Activate the Projector and let the Glommoth projection travel toward the ice.
- Wait for the impact and verify that the block has opened the route or exposed what was behind it.
When the interaction succeeds, the ice breaks rather than behaving like a normal enemy with a conventional health bar. Depending on the puzzle context, the opened space can reveal a path, a chest, or a Soliskin.
How does Glommoth work in the Unfrozen Traces task?
Unfrozen Traces uses the same basic Projector procedure, but positioning matters more because the objective can involve multiple ice blocks. Track the task, travel to its Frostlands location, and choose a vantage point that keeps the relevant targets in view.
Recommended sequence
- Track Unfrozen Traces so the objective location is marked.
- Travel to the marked Frostlands area and identify the ice blocks associated with the task.
- Open the Utility Wheel and confirm that Glommoth is the selected Projector Echo.
- Reposition until the blocks required by the objective can be seen from your intended projection angle.
- Activate Glommoth and check the objective state after the projection finishes.
If one block remains intact, do not assume the task is bugged immediately. Move to a clearer angle, make sure the remaining block is in the projection’s path, and try again.
Why is Glommoth standing still instead of breaking the ice?
A motionless projection usually means that one of the interaction conditions is missing. Work through the checks below in order, changing one condition at a time so you can identify the cause.
Glommoth is not the active Projector Echo
Reopen the Utility Wheel and the Projector selection menu. Confirm that the selected entry is the unlocked Glommoth Echo, not merely another Echo in your Gallery. Activate only after the selection is visible in the Projector interface.
You are too far away
Move closer to the ice and face it squarely. Game8 specifically advises activating near the objects that the projection can interact with. A long-range view of the block is not a reliable substitute for being inside the interaction range.
The block is outside your projection angle
Rotate and reposition until the target is plainly visible. For an objective involving several blocks, use an angle where the required targets can be seen instead of projecting from behind a wall, around a corner, or from the side of the group.
The ice is not a compatible target
Check the Frostlands location and the active task. Glommoth is documented for certain puzzle ice blocks, not every piece of ice in the environment. If the block is unrelated scenery, the projection may correctly do nothing.
The event objective has not been aligned with your location
Track the relevant event task before testing the interaction. A tracked objective gives you a clearer indication of which blocks count and reduces the chance of using Glommoth on a nearby but inactive object.
What should I do if the purple marker does not respond?
A community help thread reports a case where Glommoth stood still until the player moved onto the purple marker, faced the ice, and used the Projector. That is an anecdotal fix for that marker-based objective rather than a universal rule for every Frostlands puzzle, but it is worth trying when the task displays a purple position marker.
- Stand directly on the marker rather than just near it.
- Face the marked ice block.
- Verify that Glommoth is selected in the Projector.
- Activate again and wait for the projection to complete.
What happens after the ice breaks?
The result depends on the puzzle placement. The documented examples describe the broken ice revealing a route or an object behind it. Chests and Soliskins are among the rewards that can appear in these contexts, so inspect the newly opened area and update the event objective before moving on.
If the path opens but the task does not advance, check for another target block in the same objective. Multi-block objectives may require every relevant block to be visible and successfully cleared.
Do I need a physical projector or a consumable?
No. The Projector is a built-in Utility in the game interface, and Glommoth is an in-game Echo. The documented procedure requires the unlocked Echo, the Utility Wheel selection, and suitable positioning near the target; it does not establish any need for physical hardware, a replacement accessory, repair material, or a consumable item.
Can I use normal attacks instead?
The guides identify Glommoth’s projection as the interaction for these Frostlands ice blocks. Normal attacks are not presented as an alternate solution, so switch back to the Projector method when weapon damage produces no progress.
Quick checklist before you retry
- Glommoth has been collected in the overworld.
- Glommoth is selected in the Projector through the Utility Wheel.
- The ice is a Frostlands puzzle target connected to the active objective.
- You are close enough for the projection to interact.
- Your character is facing the block.
- Your projection angle gives a clear view of every required block.
- The event task is tracked, especially for Unfrozen Traces.
- If a purple marker is present, you are standing on it before activating.
These checks cover the documented requirements and the positioning fixes reported for the common “Glommoth does nothing” problem. Interface labels or event details can change in a future update, but the underlying sequence remains: unlock Glommoth, select it in the Projector, approach the correct ice, and project from a clear angle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Glommoth break every ice wall in the Frostlands?
No. The documented interaction applies to specific puzzle ice blocks, including targets used by event objectives. Ice that is only environmental scenery may not react even when Glommoth is selected correctly.
What if Glommoth is not available in my Projector menu?
Collect the Glommoth Echo in the overworld first, then reopen the Utility Wheel and Projector selection. An Echo that has not been unlocked cannot be chosen for the projection.
Do I have to destroy the blocks in a particular order?
The available guides emphasize visibility and projection angle rather than a fixed destruction order. For a multi-block objective, choose a position from which the required targets can be seen and verify the task after each successful break.
Why does the Projector work in one location but not another?
The Projector only triggers special interactions on compatible targets. A nearby block may look similar but be unrelated to the puzzle, so use the tracked Frostlands objective to identify the blocks that count.