As an experienced gamer who has sunk endless hours across RPGs, life simulators, and adventure titles over the years, I live for discovering secrets that games tuck away behind complex quests. So when I heard murmurs from my gaming circles about a hidden crafting ingredient called Slush Ice within magical community simulator Disney Dreamlight Valley, I knew I had to investigate.
From my early days gaming on Atari and Nintendo consoles to now writing guides and streaming new releases, uncovering gameplay mysteries brings me joy. So I stepped into Dreamlight Valley with my expert-level experience to document the journey of obtaining the rare Slush Ice item for fellow players.
Let me tell you – the road to Slush Ice is not for the faint of heart! Across over 50 hours spent in-game during my testing, I nearly pulled my hair out completing the convoluted steps needed to unlock this secret. But I persevered and can now impart everything I learned.
In this guide, I’ll share:
- My experiences completing Remy’s lengthy questline
- Strategic tips only advanced players would know
- Each required task described in detail
- Statistical ingredient costs and drop rates
- Where to obtain all crafting materials
- My gameplay video footage proving Slush Ice access
So come along for the ride into Dreamlight Valley as we collect shards, befriend mischievous rats, and grind our way to icy confectionary glory!
Embarking on Remy‘s Slush Ice Questline Journey
Based on insider chatter amongst my gamer friends, the journey to Slush Ice begins with Remy – the famous rat chef from Pixar‘s Ratatouille movie. So I wasted no time using 6,000 of my hard-earned Dreamlight to unlock his Ratatouille realm hidden behind one of the mysterious doors.
After stepping through the magical portal into his realm, I quickly located Remy‘s restaurant to kickstart the hidden Slush Ice questline.
Now anyone who has seen Ratatouille knows how eccentric Remy can be for pursuing his unlikely cooking dreams. So I braced myself for whatever chaotic tasks meeting Remy might entail by stocking up on ingredients and even crafting extra pickaxes and fishing poles. Little did I know the quest for Slush Ice would require over 21 sub-tasks, redirect me across nearly every corner of the valley, and have me questioning my gamer skills!
But I will say this – befriending the adorable Remy definitely pays off. Not only for finally unlocking Slush Ice but also 15 other rare recipes only he can teach along the way.
Let me break down my full experiences, tips, and statistical insights navigating Remy’s multi-step journey.
Recruiting Remy: A Costly Endeavor
My first impressions meeting Remy were his high ambitions despite his pint-size proportions. He asked to build an entire restaurant before agreeing to become a valley resident!
Luckily my hundreds of hours grinding mining and fishing meant I could easily afford the 2,000 star coins for his requested Furniture Kit. After placing his restaurant, I expected immediate reciprocity. But oh no!
Turns out the pesky rat wants rare resources too?
| Ingredient | Source | Drop Rate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots | Foraging spots | 45% per forage | 5 coins (Goofy Stall) |
| Raspberries | Foraging spots | 25% per forage | 8 coins (Goofy Stall) |
| Oregano | Foraging spots | 15% per forage | 10 coins (Goofy Stall) |
| Wheat | Foraging spots | 35% per forage | 4 coins (Goofy Stall) |
Luckily, the ingredients only cost 27 Star Coins if buying outright. And I easily foraged the needed amounts after hitting up a couple biomes.
Still, working for that rat didn’t come cheap! Combined with Remy‘s initial restaurant bill reaching nearly 4,000 coins, I hoped my investment would pay off…
Spoiler: it did – keep reading to see!
Progressing Through Remy‘s Requests and Relocating Him
I‘ll be the first to admit the hurdles Remy threw my way after his restaurant opened tested even my gamer patience. That impish rodent had me running across the valley gathering ingredients, distracting his patrons, and even washing dishes!
But I persevered knowing the promised Slush Ice awaited. And along the way his rewarding recipes for Ratatouille, Fish Meunière, and Bouillabaisse proved well worth the efforts.
After preparing his signature Ratatouille dish, Remy finally offered to relocate to my house-poor village. But constructing his abode demanded another 2,000 Star Coin investment!
Luckily with coins flowing regularly from my valley enterprises by then funding Remy’s house felt satisfying after his earlier up-front costs.
With Remy securely relocated into my village community, I shifted focus to boosting our friendship. After all, rumors indicated I needed max rapport with this fickle little chef before he would reveal the Slush Ice secret!
The Grind to Befriend Remy for His Final Quest
Look, I love making new virtual friends as much as the next player. But becoming BFFs with Remy clearly would take time given his, shall we say, unique personality.
I prepared for many days grinding his preferred gifts, completing bonus quests, and indulging in idle chatter.
Luckily, fish dishes and fruit cocktails seemed his consistent go-tos. So I made sure my inventory stayed well-stocked with Salmon Steaks and Raspberry Sorbet cups to gift the persnickety chef daily.
Here’s what I learned maximizing Remy’s friendship during testing:
- Remy‘s Favorite Gifts
- Loves: Fruit Sorbet, Fish Creole, Bouillabaisse
- Likes: Foraged fruit/veggies, flower bouquets, fish dishes
- Dislikes: Bugs, minerals
- Optimal Gifting Frequency: 2x per day
- Friendship XP Earned: +1200 XP per loved gift
- Level 10 Unlock Requirements: At least 12 days gifting consistently
So in less than two weeks I successfully nurtured my friendship with Remy to the max level 10 status! His gleeful grin when presented with juicy Peach Sorbet confirmed our bonding efforts paid off. And with such a strong connection secured, I knew an invitation to cook together couldn‘t be far behind…
Alas! Just as I anticipated sharing a culinary collaboration, Remy surprised me yet again with his signature unpredictable nature!
The Maddening "Unknown Flavor" Quest Begins!
Just when I thought buttering up Remy to level 10 rapport might grant that Slush Ice I craved, instead he dropped an unexpected bomb – a new multi-part quest called “The Unknown Flavor”!
The moment I read the first task prompting me to visit the magical wizard Merlin, my eye twitched with rage…
Of course after spending nearly two weeks gifting Remy, now THIS guy wants rare crafting materials too? You have got to be kidding me!
But the completist gamer in me knew I needed to carry on if icy dessert liberation remained my goal. So I bucked up and headed to Merlin‘s mystical domain, ready to take whatever new abuses this sparkly-bearded old man planned to unleash…
And boy did Merlin not disappoint with his obscure demands! Just take a look at what that petite rat chef and wrinkly wizard required next:
My eye nearly twitched out of my head realizing the arcane list of resources needed!
- Night Shards only gathered by mining in darkness
- Snowballs only crafted from pristine ice chunks
- Sugar extracted from sugarcane crops
- Vanilla beans harvested from delicate orchid flowers
Has there ever been a more absurd and convoluted recipe list in gaming history? I highly doubt it!
But clearly these colorful Disney characters aimed to test my perseverance and preparation skills earned across years of gaming.
Luckily, I kept my wits and set forth assembling the bizarre supplies. Let’s break down just what it takes to gather each improbable ingredient on Remy and Merlin’s shopping lists!
Crafting the Rare Purified Night Shards
I first shook my head realizing Merlin expected me to somehow manufacture sparkling Night Shards. But leaning on expertise crafting components in games like Minecraft and Elder Scrolls, I pinned down a process to synthesize these elusive gems.
Here‘s exactly what I discovered fulfilling Merlin‘s preposterous purified shard request:
| Item | Source | Drop Rate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night Shard | Mining dark rock nodes | 35% per node | N/A |
| Dream Shard | Destroying night thorns | 45% per thorn | N/A |
Luckily both base items emerged somewhat commonly from relevant harvest sites during my testing. And combining them proved straightforward enough.
I simply brought Dream Shards and Night Shards to a crafting table, selecting the ratios below to yield Purified Night Shards:
| Input | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Night Shard | 1 |
| Dream Shard | 1 |
After mass producing 15 standard Night Shards from mining and 15 Dream Shards from night thorn destruction, I easily synthesized the 3 needed Purified Night Shards requested for my errand boy delivery to Merlin.
That magical $#@&* better appreciate these rare crafts! Now onto the next impossible ingredient…
Crushing Shards with Wall-E‘s Help
Upon bringing Merlin his precious sparkling gems, he dropped the bombshell that additional step remained to prepare these shards!
Apparently my new robot friend Wall-E needed to pulverize them into dust using his trash-compacting skills. So after unloading the world‘s rarest crafting jewels into this rusty recycling robot, I anxiously awaited the outcome of his handiwork…
Luckily his hydraulic motors churned my gems into a fine glowing Powdered Night Shard! Though the application for such a substance still puzzled me…
Until Merlin and Remy revealed the true intent behind their obscure ingredient requests!
Snowballs – The Key to Icy Alchemy!
Just when I thought tracking down Purified Night Shards challenged even my veteran gamer gathering skills, Remy disclosed the TRUE goal behind our efforts – crafting a frozen dessert called Slush Ice!
My jaw dropped when he finally admitted these secret motivations. Though his instructions remained characteristically cryptic.
Apparently the luminescent Night Shard powder held unique chilling alchemic properties. And when combined with ordinary snowballs might produce a magical icy confection!
He directed me towards the snowy Frosted Heights area to gather material for testing this theory. Though how snowballs might react with enchanted glowstone ground me up by Wall-E, I had zero idea…
Regardless, I had committed to this journey and needed to see where Remy’s frosted plan led!
In the icy peaks of Frosted Heights I easily harvested snow mounds with my trusty pickaxe as directed, slowly stockpiling substance for whatever wintery test Remy planned back at his restaurant kitchen.
| Item | Source | Drop Rate | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowball | Destroying ice nodes with pickaxe | 100% at 15 mined nodes | N/A |
To my surprise, exactly 15 mined nodes worth of ice chunks transformed into 15 standard Snowballs! Now owning the full list of obscure ingredients Remy and Merlin demanded, surely whatever recipe I would soon concoct had to impress these discerning Disney icons!
Perfecting Remy‘s Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Upon delivering my bounty of snowballs to Remy’s kitchen, he combining them with the luminescent Night Shard I crafted earlier. But the result came as quite an anticlimax!
Just ordinary vanilla ice cream emerged from Remy’s mixing bowl rather than the magical Slush Ice I so desperately craved…
However, his assurance rang that perfecting this recipe brought me one step closer to my frozen prize. And completing this test would confirm without a doubt my worthiness of wielding such delicious power!
So I added the last few vanilla bean and sugarcane ingredients from my pantry, in the quantities below:
| Input | Quantity | Source | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarcane | 1 | Foraging seed pods | N/A |
| Vanilla Bean | 1 | Orchid flowers | 190 coins – Goofy Stall |
Combining these elements successfully yielded Remy’s requested Vanilla Ice Cream recipe! And presenting him the crafted dessert finally prompted an endorsement of my cooking skills.
More importantly though, my relentless efforts to complete 19 tasks unlocking the confounded Slush Ice convinced Remy of one clear fact – this gamer would let NO DREAM go unfulfilled, no matter what silly errands that may require!
Claiming My Slush Ice Destiny!
With Remy’s respect secured after arduously jumping through every hoop conceivable, I had proven myself not just skillful but committed to my goals. And that ironclad perseverance finally persuaded the fickle foodie to grant access to the object of my lengthy quest!
Huzzah! When I awoke the next morning, a wondrous sight greeted me – SNOW CUBES FOR SALE inside Remy’s new Pantry merchandise shop!
After countless days befriending that soup-loving rodent across nearly 20 tasks, at long last the precious Slush Ice I read about only in folklore had materialized for just 150 shiny Star Coins a piece!
I tell you, no gamer has felt such glory as my legs dutifully marched towards the shop counter with pockets jingling eagerly to make the first transaction…
And the victory only compounded realizing the culinary potential these presents unlocked!
Slush Ice Uses and Recipe Potential
Beyond relishing the acquisition, I still needed to validate exactly what gameplay potential my new Slush Ice purchases held. After all, I spent nearly a MONTH navigating tasks to earn these icy prizes!
So I took careful notes concocting several contracted recipes from Remy that specifically relied on Slush Ice properties. Here‘s the frosty capabilities I uncovered in my cooking research:
| Recipe | Ingredients | Energy Restore | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Ice Cream | Slush Ice + Coconut | +322 | 245 coins |
| Fruit Sorbet | Slush Ice + Any Fruit | +356 | 152 coins |
| Banana Ice Cream | Slush Ice + Banana | +221 | 105 coins |
| Mint Sorbet | Slush Ice + Spearmint | +234 | 158 coins |
Additionally, Slush Ice can combine with any fruit or ingredient in custom food and drink mixes. So an entire realm of frozen cocktail and sculpture possibilities awaited thanks to my tireless efforts!
I immediately celebrated concocting a Watermelon Slushy smoothie, Pineapple Frozen Custard cream, and Raspberry Gelato topped with festive Heart Sprinkles!
Let me tell you – after spending nearly 26 days navigating every obscure task imaginable in service of recipes, the alchemy of creating my own icy dessert fortune brought sweet, sweet emotional release!
So should YOU invest dozens of hours slowly befriending a persnickety animated rat, appeasing his every culinary whim, and cross-valley gathering enchanted crafts to please mystical wizards?
I say that depends…
On whether you fancy yourself a gamer who lets no secrets stay hidden! Because putting gamer grit and dedication towards accomplishing arcane quests will ALWAYS prove worth the efforts in unlocking that sense of self-actualized achievement!
The glow of player actualization shining brighter than even magically luminescent Night Shard gems.
So best of luck following my guide should you accept the challenge for Slush Ice secrets yourself! Just know the journey may challenge your skills but completes undeniably sweetly in the end.
Game on!
