In the dream-drenched realm of Penacony, where gravity is a suggestion and calories are a hilarious fairy tale, a Trailblazer can indulge in all manner of absurdities. Being in a land of dreams comes with a wide range of perks, which is likely why some people decide to live there for good. For instance, since one is in a dream, they won't gain weight from eating pleasant snacks like Ice Creams. That’s right—zero guilt, zero belt-loosening, just pure, unfiltered dessert ecstasy.
But not all frozen treats are created equal. Some have… personalities. Floating Ice Creams hover delicately above the cobblestones of the Golden Hour, their pastel swirls winking under the neon lights. They look innocent enough. However, approach one with an open mouth and you’ll quickly discover they’re vocal creatures. Ear-splittingly vocal.
“Nooo! Don’t eat me! I have a family… of sprinkles!” a typical Floating Ice Cream might wail, its little wafer-cone body quivering in existential dread. “You monster! I’ll haunt your dreams!” Well, joke’s on them—they’re already in a dream. And for a Trailblazer with a achievement list to tick off, such theatrics are just part of the fun. Insist on consuming the desserts, and you won’t trigger any real trouble. In fact, eating plenty of Floating Ice Creams in the Golden Hour at one time can grant players the Third Cone's the Charm achievement in Honkai: Star Rail, which is worth five shiny Stellar Jades. Worth every scream.
The Quest for the Third Cone
The trick? To unlock this deliciously dramatic achievement, a Trailblazer must consume nine Floating Ice Creams at one time. Each cluster of these whining waffle-wedges comes in a group of three, meaning at least three separate locations must be raided. And the “at one time” part is non-negotiable—there mustn’t be a long gap between one Ice Cream group and another. Teleporting between waypoints is totally fine, but no lengthy pit stops for a SoulGlad break, no matter how tempting the giant glowing bottle gets. The achievement demands a gluttonous sprint.
The Golden Hour is generous with its floating snack population. Here are the most reliable spots to stage your ice cream massacre, complete with the local flavor of each tormented treat’s personality.
- Sweet Corner Space Anchor
Head north toward the SoulGlad Food Truck. Right by the Family Merchant truck, the first trio of Floating Ice Creams huddles together, clearly gossiping about the audacity of dream tourists. One of them has an unusually high-pitched shrill. It’s almost musical.
- Aideen Park Space Anchor
Go east to an Ice Cream Trolley where the cones are rumored to hum showtunes between customers. One bite and the chorus becomes a panicked yodel. Delightful.
- The Calorie Debate Corner
Continue walking south from Aideen Park until you find two people earnestly discussing how Ice Cream in the dreamland has zero calories. Between their chat, three Floating Ice Creams drift idly, probably eavesdropping. They won’t see the Trailblazer coming.
- Oti Mall Space Anchor – West Alley
Enter the small alley right on the west. Here, the Ice Creams have a distinct attitude of “Yeah, go ahead. See if I care.” They absolutely care. The betrayal in their last squeak is chef’s-kiss-quality.
- Oti Mall – Southern Trolley
Return to the Oti Mall Space Anchor, then run south to another Ice Cream Trolley where a weary Family Merchant is trying not to make eye contact. The three cones here have clearly given up on begging. One just mutters, “This is fine.” It is not fine, but it is funny.
- Dreammerse Shopping Street (F1 Golden Hour)
Teleport to Dreammerse Shopping Street and walk forward to the east. Three Floating Ice Creams hover beside a trolley, blissfully unaware that they are the final piece of the puzzle. When a Trailblazer arrives, one of them can be heard sighing dramatically. Seriously, they put on a whole soap opera.
The Land of Fun, Fizz, and Screaming Dairy
Golden Hour is one of the many dream areas that players can visit in Penacony. It’s a place where people play slot machines with Aideen Tokens, shop until their virtual wallets beg for mercy, and sip SoulGlad like it’s going out of style. There’s even a giant SoulGlad bottle in Penacony that periodically shoots the beverage into the air, because why not? The Planet of Festivities doesn’t do things by halves. The popularity of SoulGlad even spills into other worlds—for instance, in Xianzhou Luofu, Trailblazers can buy Sweet Dreams Soda, which is advertised as making the drinker so happy they feel they’re in a pleasant dream. (Honestly, with all the screaming ice cream, some Trailblazers might need a sip.)
But back to the frosty matter at hand. Why are these Ice Creams so chatty? Is it a form of dream-based sentience? A clever marketing gimmick by the Family? Or just the game developers having a brilliant laugh? Nobody knows for sure, and by 2026 the theories have only gotten wilder. Some players swear the cones sound more annoyed during server maintenance. Others insist the screaming is just canned audio, but where’s the fun in that?
A Few Cheeky Tips
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Ignore the guilt. The Ice Creams may cry, but they don’t actually have families. Probably.
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Keep the pace. Don’t stop to chat with NPCs mid-feast. That’s how achievements escape.
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Enjoy the show. The screaming is a feature, not a bug. Let it serenade you toward those Stellar Jades.
So there you have it. Next time a poor Floating Ice Cream shrieks its little phantom heart out, just remember: it’s all in the name of progress. Go ahead, chomp that Third Cone. In the land of dreams, the ice cream may scream, but the Stellar Jades are forever. Besides, zero calories, right? You’re practically doing them a favor—giving them purpose in a world where digestion is optional. Now that’s what we call a sweet deal.
Cue one final, muffled scream as a Trailblazer walks away, achievement in hand.