In Diablo 4, you summon some of the toughest bosses in the game with the right materials. One of them is the Beast in Ice, from which you can obtain certain uniques. Here you will learn everything about the location, the loot drops, and how to summon and defeat the boss.
How to summon the Beast in Ice: Since Season 5 of Diablo 4, the Dungeon of the Beast in Ice is no longer a Nightmare Dungeon, and you can simply summon the boss at the altar. You can find the Beast starting at Torment Level 1 in the “Glacier Rift” Dungeon, southwest of Kyovashad. To summon shelter bosses, you no longer need special materials since Season 8.
Where do I get Distilled Fear? After defeating the Beast in Ice, a chest spawns that you can open with 12 Distilled Fear to obtain the loot. You can get Distilled Fear as drops in Nightmare Dungeons starting at Torment Level 1. The bottles also drop from treasure goblins, hellflowers, the Blood Maiden, and from chests of the Whispering Tree.
What level is the Beast in Ice? With Season 6, Blizzard abolished the often-criticized world levels and integrated a new difficulty system. The monster levels now depend on the level at which they are played and are no longer displayed.
The level of the Beast in Ice thus depends on your difficulty level, as does that of the enemies you encounter in the Glacier Rift. There you will mainly face Crushers, Flesh Butchers, and Succubi. The Beast can be quite a challenge even with a strong build. We will show you what to pay attention to in order to emerge victorious.
Defeating the Beast in Ice: Tips for the Fight
How do I prepare? First, you need a good build to have any chance against the boss. Here you will find a Tier List with the strongest builds in the endgame of Diablo 4. The more damage you deal, the less time the Beast has to attack you.
Because the Beast primarily deals cold damage, you should also ensure that your resistances are at least 70%. If not, stock up on potions to increase that value.
What should I watch out for? The Beast in Ice attacks you with cold damage, such as through icy breath, with its sword, and with ice spikes. Move behind the boss when it attacks in close combat, and be aware of ice spikes flying towards you. The Beast slams its sword on the ground, creating ice patches on the ground; avoid the circles and try to dodge.
The Beast jumps into the air and then slams down. The impact causes massive damage and releases ice crystals. Use defensive or mobility skills here to protect yourself or to evade.
As soon as the Beast in Ice has about 66% and 33% of its health left, it summons a snowstorm that constricts the arena. During this, the Beast is invulnerable. It also spawns smaller monsters – kill them, but pay close attention to the arena and stay in the center. Additionally, ice waves will form that will throw you into the storm if they hit you. This is announced by lines on the ground; look for a safe spot or use a skill that makes you unstoppable.
After that, the Beast will attack you again with icy attacks and explosions. Dodge well, use “unstoppable,” and always keep an eye on the arena – especially the ground. If you defeat the Beast, a chest will spawn with loot, including uniques and materials you need for the boss Andariel.
The Beast in Ice: Loot Drops
What loot does the Beast in Ice drop? The Beast in Ice gives you a chance to obtain various uniques for all classes:
- All classes: Gauntlets of the Painwringer, Fists of Destiny, Tassets of the Morning Sky
- Barbarians: Ring of the Voracious, Fury of the Ancestors, Hellhammer, Cloak of the Mountain Fury
- Wizards: Falling Star Diadem, Esus’ Heirloom, Gloves of the Illuminator, The Oculus, Strike of the Stormhorns
- Druids: Wrap of the Unsung Ascetic, Stone of Vehemence, Storm Companion, Gathlen’s Birthright
- Hunters: Beastfall Boots, Damnation, Hakan’s Message, Wind Power, Eaglehorn
- Necromancers: Mutilator Plate, Mendel’s Ring, The Nullifier, Indira’s Remembrance
- Spiritborn: Disdain of the Earth, Wounddrinker, Harmony of Ebewaka
Have you already defeated the Beast in Ice, and if so, with which build did you enter the battle? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. If you’re looking for other uniques, you can find them in our listing: Diablo 4 Boss Loot Table: List of all bosses and their drops in Season 8
