Ice Fang
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Ice Fang |
| Japanese Name | アイスファング |
| Chinese Name | 冰寒地冻 |
| Weapon Type | Straight-line zone (generates damage zones along a straight line in the faced direction) |
| Evolution Material | Forbidden Scrolls |
| Evolves To | Unknown |
| Pickup Priority | B |
Effect and Behavior
Generates ice damage zones in a straight line from the player in the faced direction. Unlike projectile weapons that fire and travel, the zones appear at fixed positions along the line — there is no trajectory variance, and every enemy along the straight line takes damage simultaneously. Multiple enemies lined up in a row all receive damage from a single zone activation.
The zone format means obstacles do not interrupt the attack — it reaches all enemies on the line regardless of terrain. Level scaling increases the number of simultaneous zones, zone width, and damage per hit. Forbidden Scrolls is also the evolution material for Javelin, making it a shared resource between two weapons in the same passive slot.
Evolution Conditions
Max Ice Fang (Lv 8), carry Forbidden Scrolls, and open an elite-drop chest after 10:00 to evolve. The post-evolution weapon name is currently unconfirmed.
Strengths
- Zone format eliminates trajectory variance — guaranteed hits on all enemies along the straight line
- Multiple enemies lined up take simultaneous damage from a single activation for high total output
- Obstacle-independent: zones reach all enemies on the line through walls and terrain
- Ice theme pairs well with freeze-focused builds and other cold-attribute weapons
Weaknesses
- Evolution destination currently unknown
- Coverage limited to the straight line ahead — enemies approaching from sides or behind receive no damage
- Scattered enemy formations reduce per-activation total damage compared to lined-up clusters
- Short zone duration may allow fast-moving enemies to pass through before taking damage
Recommended Characters
- Characters focused on concentrated directional firepower
- Imelda: +10% Growth levels Ice Fang faster for earlier high-damage zone output
- Straight-line weapon builds: combine with other facing-direction weapons for compounding linear damage
Recommended Passives
- Forbidden Scrolls: mandatory for evolution; provides unique passive buffs (top priority)
- Spinach: +10% Might raises per-zone damage
- Candelabrador: Area increase widens zone coverage to catch enemies slightly off the center line
- Tome: Duration extension keeps zones active longer, catching faster-moving enemies
Synergistic Arcanas
- IX Divine Bloodline: crit compounding on zone hits raises DPS
- III Tragic Princess: Amount increase adds more simultaneous zone activations
Strategy and Tips
- Early (0–10 min): Level Ice Fang and secure Forbidden Scrolls early. Consciously move so enemy waves line up along the zone direction — maximizing simultaneous hits per activation is the core of the weapon's value.
- Mid (10–20 min): Carry Forbidden Scrolls and push to Lv8 for evolution. Add Candelabrador to widen zones — slight off-center enemies still take damage even without perfect alignment.
- Late (20+ min): Multiple simultaneous zones covering wide lanes continuously damage aligned enemy flows. Positioning inside enemy streams maximizes the linear overlap and compounds total damage across activations.
FAQ
Q: How do I unlock Ice Fang?
A: It appears as a standard weapon offer in runs. Select and level it like any base weapon.
Q: What is the difference between a zone and a projectile?
A: A projectile travels from the player to the target; a zone appears at a fixed position on the field. Ice Fang's zones appear along the line instantly, bypassing obstacle blocking and hitting every enemy on the line simultaneously without any travel time.
Q: How is the straight-line direction determined?
A: The zone extends in the player's current facing direction (typically the last movement direction). Positioning to face the densest enemy cluster aligns the line for maximum simultaneous hits.