The frost temple

Climb the temple and face the Hoarfrost Wyrm.

The frost temple stands in the cold region east of the high flats. It has five floors, three treasure pedestals and the Frost Engine at the top. The boss details are in the spoiler section below.

Before you go

The cold region's surface and shallow rock are at -10 °C, cold enough to damage you. Iron armour or better prevents that damage, as does the Wolf Pelt dropped by Frost Wolves. Cold resistance adds across all equipped armour and accessories.

Water freezes into Ice here. Keep any water you need somewhere warm. The ground is Snow. Digging snow gives you nothing. Heating it makes water, which freezes into ice in the cold. You cannot carry or make snow.

Watch for Frost Wolves on the surface. They keep their distance when you face them, then lunge when your back is turned. They growl before springing. You can only face one at a time. Ice Wraiths pass through walls and fire beams, while Snow Harpies rise above you and dive. In shallow caves, Rime Skitters spring toward the spot where you stand, so keep moving. Icebacks brace before rushing through the caves or across the surface at night. These creatures live only in the cold region.

Reaching the temple

Walk east until the snow starts, then continue to the temple. It stands on a level base with a doorway on each side.

Two broad frozen lakes lie on either side of the temple. You can cross or mine their ice. Beyond the lakes, sloping openings lead to ice grottoes with hanging ice, rimestone and exposed iron seams. You can gather materials there before entering the temple.

Climbing the floors

Each floor is narrower than the one below it. The first four have ledges that form a staircase to a hatch in the ceiling. Each ledge is one jump above the last. The staircases alternate sides, so cross the hall after each hatch to find the next one.

Ice Wraiths can follow you through the walls, and Snow Harpies can dive from above while you climb.

The three treasures

There is one pedestal each on the second, third and fourth floors. Each stands against the wall on the side where you enter through the hatch. Turn around as you arrive. Right-click a pedestal to take its reward.

1. Second floor: Culverin Loader doubles some of your shots.
2. Third floor: Slagmaw Gullet makes an unloaded tool's shots leave fire where they land.
3. Fourth floor: Cinderling Ash leaves hot embers behind you as you run. Keep it away from anything flammable.

These charms also drop from Culverins, Slagmaws and Cinderlings underground, each at about one drop per fifty kills.

The Frost Engine

The top floor is an open chamber under the spire. The Frost Engine stands in the middle, with a pale moon disc above it and a beam of cold light rising to the ceiling. Walk close to the disc and a right mouse button icon appears.

Right-click the Frost Engine to summon the Hoarfrost Wyrm. You do not need an item, and nothing is consumed. Only one Wyrm can be awake at a time. While it is active, the beam goes out and the disc turns violet.

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