Discover How to get Frost Resistance
In the latest Enshrouded update, a whole new layer of challenge has been introduced with the icy, treacherous regions of Albaneve Summits. This new map, filled with new unique bosses, armors, and other exciting content, cannot be explored wholly, as it contains a problem that needs to be dealt with first: extreme cold.
Temperatures drop so severely at these high altitudes that the lack of frost resistance will lead to hypothermia (almost insta-kill), making it well-nigh impossible to explore. This guide will help you on how to survive the cold in the Albaneve Summits.
The New Albaneve Summits Map
The newest zone in Enshrouded; Albaneve Summit. A huge, snow-covered mountainous area where the temperatures are so cold that flameborns/players could die in seconds without proper preparation.
Importance of Frost Resistance
To safely traverse/explore Albaneve Summits in Enshrouded, frost resistance is essential. This attribute protects you from the effects of cold, preventing you from getting instant-death (from hypothermia). +1 Frost resistance is equals to 1 minute and 30 seconds exploration in the cold.
Frost resistance can be obtained from some armor, rings, consumable food, and crafted items, which have different resistive levels to cold. Provided with enough frost resistance, you can traverse/explore higher areas of the map, get new resources, and craft powerful gear.
Ways to Obtain Frost Resistance
There are many ways to improve resistance against cold in Enshrouded, some of these options is for early game options; for example, specific consumables and items. For mid and late games, there will be a lot of process involved; crafting frost-resistant armor sets and and finding rings, thus granting more substantial protection and granting much more time in the cold.
Pocket Heater: A Starter Item
One of the first and most accessible and effective items for frost resistance in Enshrouded is the Hunter’s Pocket Heater. This consumable item offers 3 minutes of time in the cold (+2 Frost resistance) to explore the higher regions of Albaneve Summits, helping you gather essential resources for more advanced frost-resistant gear.
To craft the Pocket Heater, Interact with the Hunter (you will have to complete some of the quest given by her) while having the following materials:
- Reptile Leather: Obtained by drying Reptile hide in drying rack. Reptile hide can be gathered by hunting lizards in swampy areas like the Blackmire region. These creatures are common in the Snapjaw Tar Pits, west of Ancient Spire – Blackmire.
- Metal Sheet: Obtained through crafting at the Forge using metal scraps and charcoal.
- Coal: Available in deposits located below the Ancient Spire – Albaneve Summits.
Consumables for Frost Resistance
One of the easiest food to make with Frost Resistance is the Grilled Fatty Meat, it provides +1 Frost Protection (1:30 minutes of time in the cold). It can be cooked in the fireplace, and the recipe only requires one Raw Fatty Meat.
But, if you are looking for more temporary but reliable solution to frost resistance, certain foods can grant Frost resistance. One such dish is Beef Stew (+3 Frost Resistance; 4:30 minutes of time in the cold), crafted with ingredients available throughout the map. Interact with the farmer to cook the food, you will need to have the following ingredients too:
- Egg – Harvested from tamed Redtail birds (can be tamed near Ancient Spire – Nomad Highlands).
- Raw Fatty Meat – Dropped by Yaks, can be found below the Ancient Spire – Albaneve Summits.
- Tomato – Grows beside houses in Harvest Homestead, located west of Ancient Spire – Springlands.
- Frizzy Goat Milk – Obtained by taming goats from the Fairfield Goat Farm, west of Ancient Spire -Albaneve Summits.
Other Sources of Frost Resistance
Throughout your Enshrouded exploration, you will encounter powerful items: they offer greater frost resistance, which is particularly ideal for heading into high elevations in Albaneve Summits.
Late-Game Armors
Materials for high-level armors can be accessed late in the game and will serve well for an exploration in the coldest areas. Such armors require rare materials, some are hard to farm, and some are obtainable only in the Albaneve Summits, and thus must be crafted after thorough exploration and collection of resources. The new sets of armor this update, provide the highest frost resistance and therefore are the best against the harsh cold condition.
Rings with Frost Resistance Properties
Players/Flameborns should search for rings that have frost resistance when exploring. Some of these rings can be obtained in treasure chests located Albaneve Region (In my experience, I got one inside the Ancient Spire).
Maintaining Frost Resistance
Management of frost resistance thus require smart thinking and allocation of resources. Ensure to carry along with you several items which have frost resistance characteristics. Do not reserve food, consume if needed to extend exploration. Make sure to check on your frost resistance every minute whenever at a high altitude to avoid dying in dangerous places (It is recommended to quit the game immediately to reset, than to die).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
What is the quickest way to obtain frost resistance in Enshrouded?
The fastest method is crafting the Hunter’s Pocket Heater, which provides basic frost resistance. Begin the questline with the Hunter NPC and gather materials to craft this essential item.
How does frost resistance work?
Frost resistance decreases the effects of cold on your character, reducing the risk of hypothermia. Different items provide varying levels of resistance, which can be combined for better protection.
Where can I find the materials for the Pocket Heater in Enshrouded?
Coal is available in Albaneve Summits; Lizard Skin can be found in the Blackmire region, and Metal Sheets can be crafted using metal scraps and charcoal at the Forge.
Which foods provide frost resistance?
Beef Stew is a prime option, made from Raw Fatty Meat, Eggs, Tomatoes, and Frizzy Goat Milk. Other foods like Grilled fatty meat also provides frost resistance.
Can I survive the Albaneve Summits without frost resistance in Enshrouded?
In the lower parts, you can, but attempting to explore the higher altitudes without frost resistance will quickly result in hypothermia (instant-death).
With this new update release of Enshrouded, get accustomed to the cold, gather new unique resources, and conquer new challenges. With this guide, your journey will thus be well-planned, full of exciting discoveries, and unparalleled adventure.
