In Diablo 4, you can summon some of the toughest bosses in the game with the right materials. One of them is the Beast in the Ice, where you can get certain Uniques. Here you can find out everything about the location, the loot drops and how to summon and defeat the boss.
This is how you summon the beast in the ice: Since Season 5 of Diablo 4, the Beast in the Ice dungeon is no longer a nightmare dungeon and you can simply summon the boss at the altar. You can find the beast from torment level 1 in the “Glacier Rift” dungeon, southwest of Kyovashad. In order to summon the boss, you need 12 pieces of the “Distilled Fear” material.
Where can I get Distilled Fear? You can get Distilled Fear as a drop in nightmare dungeons from torment level 1. The bottles also drop from Treasure Goblins, Hellbloods, the Blood Maiden and from chests in the Whispering Tree.
What level is the beast in the ice? With Season 6, Blizzard has abolished the often criticized world levels and integrated a new difficulty system. The monster levels are then based on the level at which she is playing and are no longer displayed.
The level of the beast in the ice depends on your difficulty level, as does that of the opponents who await you in the crevasse. There you will mostly encounter crushers, meat threshers and succubi. Despite a strong build, the beast can be a tough beast. We’ll show you what you should pay attention to so that you emerge victorious.
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Defeating the Beast in the Ice: Tips for the Fight
How do I prepare? First you need a good build to have any chance against the boss, even if he is only level 85. Here you will find a tier list with the strongest builds in the endgame of Diablo 4. The more damage you do, the less time the beast has to harm you.
Because the beast mainly deals cold damage, you should also make sure that your resistance is at least 70%. If this is not the case, stock up on potions to increase the value.
What do I have to pay attention to? The Beast in the Ice attacks you with cold damage, such as icy breath, its sword, and ice spikes. Move behind the boss when he attacks in melee, watch out for ice spikes flying towards you. The beast slams its sword on the ground, creating patches of ice on the ground, avoiding the circles and trying to dodge.
The beast jumps into the air and then onto the ground. The impact causes enormous damage and releases ice crystals. Use defensive or mobility skills here to protect yourself or evade.
Once the beast in the ice has around 66% and 33% of its health remaining, it conjures a blizzard that constricts the arena. The beast is invulnerable. It also allows smaller monsters to spawn – kill them, but pay close attention to the arena and stay in the middle. This creates ice waves that throw you into the storm when they hit you. This is announced by lines on the floor, look for a safe spot or use a skill that makes you unstoppable.
The beast then attacks you again with icy attacks and explosions. Dodge well, use unstoppable, and always pay attention to the arena – especially the ground. If you defeat the beast, it will reward you with loot, including Legys, Uniques and Mats, which you need for the boss Andariel.
The Beast in the Ice: Loot Drops
What loot does the beast in the ice drop? With the Beast in the Ice you have a chance at various uniques for all classes:
Have you already defeated the beast in the ice and – if so – which build did you go into battle with? Please let us know your opinion in the comments. If you are looking for other uniques, you can find them in our list: Diablo 4 Boss Loot Table: List of all bosses and their drops in Season 6