Frostward Defensive accessory
- Class
- Defensive
- Found in
- ChestCrimson Forest
- Polish levels
- 138,720 Remnant Dust in total
- Later-Cycle tiers
- 6Damage taken reduced by 18%.
Where to find Frostward
Game dataEvery source the game data lists for this accessory, with its spot on the map.
- ChestChest in Crimson Forest · nearest Bell 89 m away, 16 m lower: Crimson Forest Sha-Chi Tower Gate Show on map
Frostward effect and polishing
Game dataThe effect at each polish level and what each polish costs.
| Level | Effect | Remnant Dust | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Reduces Chill effects by 50% and reduces Freeze duration by 50%. | — | — |
| Polish 1 | Reduces Chill effects by 80% and reduces Freeze duration by 80%. | 38,720 |
Frostward in later Cycles
Game data6 more polish tiers the game data lists for later Cycles.
| Tier | Effect | Remnant Dust | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Damage taken reduced by 3%. | 77,440 | |
| Tier 2 | Damage taken reduced by 6%. | 116,160 | |
| Tier 3 | Damage taken reduced by 9%. | 154,880 | |
| Tier 4 | Damage taken reduced by 12%. | 193,600 | |
| Tier 5 | Damage taken reduced by 15%. | 232,320 | |
| Tier 6 | Damage taken reduced by 18%. | 271,040 |
Every Defensive accessory shares this bonus; only the cost differs. Which Cycle unlocks each tier is not in the data.
Frostward lore
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.
Other Defensive accessories
16 accessories share this class; you can equip at most three of one class.
| Accessory | Effect |
|---|---|
 Ancient Armor Fragment | The higher your HP, the greater the damage reduction, up to 20% at full HP. |
 Arrowward | Reduces ranged damage and Sha-Chi depletion taken by 20%. |
| Battleforged | After 10 seconds without taking damage, becomes immune to the next hit. |
 Boulderguard | Reduces damage taken by 15% while not Guard-Broken. |
 Calming Gourd | Use Medicine to recover from the Guard-Broken state and prevent Sha-Chi consumption for 3 seconds. |
| Congeal talisman | Reduces Soul's chance of Bleeding and Bleed Gauge buildup rate by 50%. |
| Flameward | Reduces fire damage by 50% and Burn buildup rate by 50%. |
| Jewel's Knot | Increases HP by 15%. |
Data: Phantom Blade Zero 26367565 (CL-302256, UE 5.7.4). How we source this
Frostward is a Defensive accessory: Reduces Chill effects by 50% and reduces Freeze duration by 50%. Polished 1× for 38,720 Remnant Dust, it becomes: Reduces Chill effects by 80% and reduces Freeze duration by 80%. Later Cycles add 6 more tiers for 1,045,440 Remnant Dust, ending at Damage taken reduced by 18%. Where to find it: Found in a chest in Crimson Forest.
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Frostward FAQ
Where do you find Frostward in Phantom Blade Zero?
Found in a chest in Crimson Forest.
What does Frostward do?
Reduces Chill effects by 50% and reduces Freeze duration by 50%. Fully polished: Reduces Chill effects by 80% and reduces Freeze duration by 80%.
How much does it cost to polish Frostward?
Each polish costs: 38,720 Remnant Dust + Tainted Crystal Shard ×1.
What does Frostward gain in later Cycles?
6 more polish tiers for 1,045,440 Remnant Dust in total, ending at Damage taken reduced by 18%.