Iceheart – Direfrost Keep Boss

Iceheart Boss - Direfrost Keep

Overview

Iceheart is encountered in Direfrost Keep . This boss is actually pretty simple and follows very similar rules to most standard Ice Atronachs with a little bit of a twist (a couple of extra mechanics). The tank should position the boss on the spot and turn it away from the group. The group should always stay behind the boss and this will prevent them from taking damage from his most effective attacks.

Mechanics

Cone AOE – This cone-shaped effect AOE ability is always aimed in the direction of the person who has aggro. This should be the tank. Simply block this and you will take minimal damage, however, if you are a DPS/healer and this is aiming at you (which it shouldn’t be) simply block or step out of it. Remember you should NOT be in front of the boss if you are not the tank.

Ice Blast – Watch for the spreading AOE effect that comes from underneath the boss! When this mechanic starts happening, get out of the area it is consuming/spreading to as soon as possible and once it is gone get back in again. It is similar to the last boss, adds a knockback/stagger, and does moderate damage.

Slam – The boss will smash the ground with his fist and a small AOE damage circle will appear under each player. After it bursts a large frost spike will come out of the ground, and out of the spikes will spawn Draugr-type enemies. They have very low health and are easy to kill quickly but if possible the tank should grab hold of them and/or pin them so they don’t run wild. As DPS and healers do NOT run away, they will just chase you and kill you in the back of the head. DON’T panic!

Tips & Strategy

  • Tank: Turn the boss away from the group and grab the Draugr enemies.
  • DPS: Stay behind the boss and kill the Draugr quickly.
  • Healer: Stay behind the boss and watch the group during Ice Blast.
  • Everyone: Move out of Ice Blast and DON’T panic when the adds spawn.
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