Weather mutation
Chilled Mutation in Garden Horizons
Chilled is a Snow-triggered mutation with a 1.5x multiplier. It is incompatible with Snowy — a crop cannot have both at the same time.
Quick summary
Chilled applies a 1.5x value multiplier. It is triggered by Snow weather and is incompatible with Snowy — you cannot have both on the same crop.
Systems guide
Value impact, triggers, and use cases
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Value impact
Chilled at 1.5x is a modest but reliable Snow mutation. Since Snowy (2x) is the higher-value option, Chilled is the less desirable of the two Snow mutations. However, Chilled still adds meaningful value and stacks with non-Snowy mutations including Frostbit (3.5x).
Trigger conditions
- • Chilled is triggered by Snow weather events.
- • It cannot be applied to crops that already have the Snowy mutation.
- • Snow is moderately frequent — less common than Rain but more common than Storm.
Best use cases
- • If a crop already has Chilled, it can still gain Frostbit (3.5x) from the same Snow event for a strong compound multiplier.
- • Use Chilled as a passive bonus — the 1.5x still adds value even though Snowy (2x) would be better.
- • On repeat-harvest crops, Chilled compounds across multiple harvest cycles during a Snow window.
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FAQs
Mechanic-page follow-up questions
Use the FAQ area to answer interpretation questions after the main system has already been explained.
Why can't a crop have both Chilled and Snowy?
Chilled (1.5x) and Snowy (2x) are incompatible mutations in Garden Horizons. A crop can only have one of the two at a time. Snowy is the higher-value option, but if a crop already has Chilled, it cannot gain Snowy from subsequent Snow events.
Can Chilled stack with Frostbit?
Yes. Chilled and Frostbit are fully compatible. A crop can have both Chilled (1.5x) and Frostbit (3.5x) from the same Snow event for a compound multiplier.
What is the best strategy when a crop already has the Chilled mutation?
A Chilled crop cannot gain Snowy (they are incompatible), but it can still gain Frostbit (3.5x) from the next Snow event. The Chilled + Frostbit compound reaches 5.25x, which is higher than Snowy + Frostbit at 7x. Prioritize Frostbit stacking over worrying about the Snowy lock.