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11 Overview
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35 Frostward I is a standard passive Abyss Core in Crimson Desert. This resistance reduces damage taken from ice-element attacks and lessens the duration and severity of the Frostbite status effect.
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57 While not universally useful, Frostward I becomes valuable when preparing for fights against ice-themed bosses or exploring snow-covered regions where environmental cold damage is a factor. Players heading into areas like the northern highlands or facing Abyss-corrupted frost creatures will benefit from socketing this core before the encounter.
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79 Properties
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911 PropertyValueNameFrostward ITypePassive (always active)TierStandardEffectIce Resistance Lv 1Compatible GearArmor
1012 How to Obtain
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1214 Purchased from Witch merchants, particularly those in colder regions. Can drop from ice-element enemies.
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1416 Standard Abyss Cores like Frostward I can be acquired from Witches who serve as merchants at various camps and settlements across the world. Check with any Witch merchant when you visit a new area, as their inventory may include this core.
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1618 Usage and Strategy
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1820 Socket Frostward I into any compatible equipment piece (Armor) to gain its Ice Resistance Lv 1 bonus. The effect is always active as long as the core remains socketed and the equipment is worn.
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2022 Tips
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2224 Swap this core in before ice boss fights or cold-weather exploration, then replace it with a more general-purpose core afterward.The resistance also reduces the slow effect from Frostbite, which can be the difference between escaping a follow-up attack and getting combo-locked.
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2426 See Also
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2628 Abyss Core - Overview of the Abyss Core systemAbyss Cores - Complete list of all Abyss CoresBest Abyss Cores - Tier list and recommendationsSealed Abyss Artifacts - Challenge locations for unique coresAbyss Gear - Abyss-infused equipment overview