How to Survive and Fight Frostbite Zombies

The main monster in ice caves is the Frostbite, a cold-themed zombie variant that spawns in both adult and baby forms. These caverns keep standard hostile monsters away, so you won't meet ordinary skeletons or creepers down there. Your real threats are Frostbites and falling icicles.

Gear Up Before Going Down

1. Bring a good sword or axe, full armor (a helmet especially, because of icicles) and plenty of food.

2. Carry a shield to block hits while you line up attacks.

3. Pack extra torches. Light helps you spot Frostbites early and also melts icicles that could fall on you mid-fight.

Fighting Tactics

1. Fight on open, lit floor. Lure Frostbites toward an area you've already cleared of icicles, so you aren't fighting under a hazard.

2. Watch for babies. Baby Frostbites are small and easy to miss on snowy floors and around crystals. Look down as well as ahead.

3. Use chokepoints. Back into a narrow tunnel so only one Frostbite can reach you at a time, then attack and retreat in turns.

4. Mind your footing. The walls and floors include slick ice. Don't sprint backward across ice during a fight, or you may slide into danger.

After the Fight

Take the quiet moment to light the area more fully and harvest any crystals nearby. Then move on carefully into the next cavern.