Navigating the magical biomes of Disney Dreamlight Valley often requires players to solve intricate puzzles and gather unique mystical resources. One such rare item that plays a critical role in your progression is the Ice Heart, a frozen artifact tied directly to Merlin's storyline. Understanding how to obtain and utilize this magical item is essential for unlocking restricted areas later in the game.
How to Trigger the Quest for the Ice Heart
Before you can locate this unique item, you must progress your friendship level with Merlin to level ten. Once you reach this milestone, the wizard will offer his final character quest titled The Final Trial. This mission sets off a chain of events that eventually grants you access to the magical seed required for the process.
During this quest, Merlin will provide you with a special Ice Tear Seed that cannot be found anywhere else in the valley. This item cannot be sold or traded, as it serves as the foundational element for growing your prize. Players must prepare a proper spot in the village to nurture this unique frozen plant properly.
Finding the Best Location to Grow the Item
Once the Ice Tear Seed is safely in your inventory, you must head to the Frosted Heights biome to plant it. Dig a single plot using your Royal Shovel in the snowy ground to prepare the soil for this magical botanical experiment. Drop the seed into the newly dug hole and cover it up to begin the growth cycle.
Unlike standard crops that require multiple hours and frequent maintenance, this mystical plant matures almost instantly. You only need to pour water on the plot once using your Royal Watering Can to trigger its final stage. Within a few moments, the plant will shoot up from the snow and be ready for immediate harvest.
How to Harvest the Fully Grown Resource
When the plant reaches full maturity, it transforms into a glowing structure sparkling against the snowy environment. Simply approach the plant and press the harvest button to add the resource directly to your inventory. It will appear as a brilliant blue frozen core representing the distilled essence of winter magic.
Make sure you have at least one open slot in your backpack before harvesting the fully grown item. If your inventory is full, the item will drop onto the ground and remain there until you clear space. Once safely collected, you can proceed to the nearest crafting station to complete Merlin's ultimate task.
Proper Usage and Crafting Recipes in the Valley
The primary purpose of this resource is to craft the Water Can Upgrading Balm at any available workstation. You will need to combine the frozen artifact with regular purging stones and night shards to complete the recipe. Bringing this completed balm back to Merlin will permanently enhance one of your most valuable royal tools.
This upgrade allows your Royal Watering Can to break apart the large ice chunks blocking paths in the Frosted Heights. Clearing these obstacles grants access to hidden chests, new foraging locations, and restricted areas of the map. Consequently, completing this objective is highly recommended for players looking to fully optimize their resource gathering routines.