Thaw Elixir
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The Thaw Elixir is a potion used by newly transformed Sons of Svanir to sustain the extreme cold temperatures to which they are regularly exposed. Consuming the Thaw Elixir is a must to survive The Bitter Cold area and its harsh weather, negating the effect of Bitter Cold by granting Cold Resistance.
Acquisition[edit]
- Complete the Elixir Cookin' step, part of the Living World Season 3 episode A Crack in the Ice, on your character to unlock the ability to gather ingredients and cook the elixir.
- Collect the ingredients below, then interact with the hot springs at the Blister Cauldron (in the southeast of Bitterfrost Frontier) to brew the elixir.
Ingredients[edit]
The following items need to be in the character's inventory to brew the elixir:
- Fresh Winterberry (12) - Gained from gathering Winterberry Bushes, Bundle of Winterberries, Icebound Chest, or Daily Bitterfrost Frontier achievements.
- Clump of Frostbitten Suet (8) - Dropped by any creature in Bitterfrost Frontier.
- Cold Resistant Eggshell (3) - Placing Abandoned Griffon Eggs in the Egg Warmer near Woomulla and collecting the eggshells afterwards.
- Grawl Firestone - Purchased from Sun Warming for 1,050
Notes[edit]
- If nearby enemies interrupt you as you are brewing the elixir, the components will be consumed without successfully brewing the elixir.
- The Thaw Elixir doesn't exist as an item itself; after brewing it, the effect is automatically gained. It's only mentioned in several item descriptions and Living World episodes.
- Despite the duration being listed as about 24 hours, the effects of the elixir's Cold Resistance will reset at daily reset, making it more effective if done shortly after reset.
- The effect does, however, have a minimum duration of 2 hours, allowing you to get credit for the daily on multiple resets at the price of having its protection for less time .
Related achievements[edit]
- Daily Living World Season 3: Daily Bitterfrost Frontier Elixir Addiction — Obtain cold resistance from the thaw elixir. (0)
- A Crack in the Ice: Elixir Recipe — Collect all items on the ingredient list for the elixir. (0 )
- A Crack in the Ice: Elixir Cookin' — Do what's necessary to make the thaw elixir. (1 )