Ice is a very tough dungeon. You take cold damage from any monster that gets close to you; this damage reveals those who are hidden. Passing monsters tend to re target anyone they have just given cold damage to.
Tamers find it very hard to get close enough to their pets to use the veterinary skill on them because of it. There are always a few players running in panic with a monster or two in tow, which will happily decide to target you in passing.
It is a great dungeon for lockpicking, but take nothing of value with you when you go, and be prepared to lose it all.
Because of the tendency of monsters to wander down here, any monster can possibly be in any of the areas.
Area One
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| Chests: |
One level 2, two level 3's |
| Local monsters: |
Ratmen, Rat Mages, Rat Archers, Frost Ooze, Ice Snakes, Frost Spiders |
| Notes: |
Possibly the safest area in the entire dungeon. The chests can be tricky to use telekinesis on due to the tight area and different levels here. |
| Danger level: |
High |
Area Two
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| Chests: |
Two level 2's, four level 3's. |
| Local monsters: |
Ratmen, Rat Mages, Rat Archers |
| Notes: |
Do not enter this area alone unless you know there are others inside already.
Most of the chests spawn inside the fort, but the odd one can be found outside the fence. |
| Danger level: |
Very High |
Area Three
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| Chests: |
One level 3, two level 4's |
| Local monsters: |
Arctic Ogre Lords |
| Notes: |
This area is usually well camped, making it relatively safe. Unfortunately the chests spawn in the same spot the arctic ogre lords do. You will often see other monsters here, particularly snow elementals, ice elementals and frost spiders. |
| Danger level: |
Very High |
Area Four
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| Chests: |
One level 3, two level 4's |
| Local monsters: |
Arctic Ogre Lords, Snow Elementals, Frost Trolls, Ice Elementals, Giant Ice Serpents |
| Notes: |
High monster spawn here. The chests are worth it though. If there are enough people in the dungeon, trips between here and area 3 can be very profitable. |
| Danger level: |
Very High |
Area Five
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| Chests: |
One level 3, two level 4's |
| Local monsters: |
White Wyrms. Others as lead in frequently by players. |
| Notes: |
In all my trips into Ice to gather information, I never once saw this area without a hopeful tamer trying for the white wyrm. This doesn't make it safe though, as there are plenty of other monsters passing through at all times. There is always the possibility that the wyrm will eat the tamer and want you for dessert too. |
| Danger level: |
Very High |
Area Six
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| Chests: |
One level 3, two level 4's. |
| Local monsters: |
Arctic Ogre Lords, Snow Elementals, Frost Trolls, Ice Elementals, Giant Ice Serpents |
| Notes: |
This spot marks the division between the dangerous parts of Ice Dungeon and the very dangerous areas. There tend to be fewer players beyond this area, and just as many monsters. You need to really stay on your toes here. |
| Danger level: |
Very High |
Area Seven
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| Chests: |
One level 3, two level 4's |
| Local monsters: |
Snow Elementals, Ice Elementals, Giant Ice Serpents, Ice Fiends |
| Notes: |
This is just outside the Ice Fiend Lair. It is not uncommon to find one here. |
| Danger level: |
Very High |
Area Eight
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| Chests: |
Four level 4's |
| Local monsters: |
Ice Fiends |
| Notes: |
It can be alright down here between fiend spawnings. There are 2 chests are by the stairs just as you come down, the other 2
may be found anywhere else in this area, frequently hidden behind walls. Use circle of transparency to find them. |
| Danger level: |
Very High |
Area Nine
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| Chests: |
One level 2, two level 3's |
| Local monsters: |
Snow Elementals, Ice Trolls, Ice Elementals, Giant Ice Serpents |
| Notes: |
Not an easy area to get to. Seldom any other players around. Not for the solo lockpicker. |
| Danger level: |
Very High |
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