Quick answer: Frostward is in a chest in Crimson Forest near the Crimson Forest Sha-Chi Tower Gate bell. It reduces Chill effects by 50% and reduces Freeze duration by 50%.
Where to find Frostward
Frostward is a Defensive accessory. It sits in a chest in the Crimson Forest region, and the nearest bell is Crimson Forest Sha-Chi Tower Gate.
Frostward item card: Effect and description
The item card lists Frostward as type “Defensive”, with this effect line:
“Reduces Chill effects by 50% and reduces Freeze duration by 50%.”
Its description reads:
“An ingeniously crafted fire striker with a flint core concealed within. A simple pull of the ring ignites a flame, enough to ward off the cold even on frozen tundra.”
How to polish Frostward
Polishing (refining) Frostward raises its numbers. It does not change what the accessory does. At Polish 1, the effect becomes “Reduces Chill effects by 80% and reduces Freeze duration by 80%.”
| Level | Chill / Freeze reduction | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Base | 50% / 50% | None |
| Polish 1 | 80% / 80% | 38,720 Remnant Dust + Tainted Crystal Shard |
Polish 1 costs 38,720 Remnant Dust plus a Tainted Crystal Shard. Quick Hand Zhang sells the shard for 7,440 Remnant Dust, or you can track one down with the guide on how to get a Tainted Crystal Shard.
What Frostward is good for
Frostward reduces Chill effects by 50% and Freeze duration by 50%, so equip it before entering places or fights where freezing is a threat. You have three accessory slots available from the start, leaving room for it alongside your other choices. For additional Defensive options, see how to increase defense. The full accessories list covers every accessory, its effect, and its location.
