Frost - The Arctic Sentinel: A Guide to an Ice-Cold Build
[Frost] is a formidable Warframe with the power to manipulate ice and cold. In this guide, we'll delve into creating an effective [Frost] build that turns him into an Arctic Sentinel, capable of freezing enemies, protecting objectives, and controlling the battlefield.
Build Overview:
Frost's prowess lies in his ice-based abilities, which can be harnessed to create a robust defense and crowd-control build. We'll focus on strengthening his icy skills to maximize his potential.
Abilities:
- Freeze (1st Ability): Freeze and damage a single enemy.
- Ice Wave (2nd Ability): Send a wave of icy projectiles to slow and damage enemies.
- Snow Globe (3rd Ability): Create a protective dome that freezes incoming projectiles.
- Avalanche (4th Ability): Unleash a frozen avalanche to freeze and damage all nearby enemies.
- Aim [Fury]: Automatically aim at your enemies. You can download it from here.
Build Priorities:
- Ability Strength: Increases the damage and crowd-control potential of Frost's abilities.
- Ability Range: Expands the reach of abilities like Ice Wave and Avalanche.
- Ability Efficiency: Reduces the energy cost of using abilities, allowing you to cast them more frequently.
- Survivability: Ensure Frost's durability with mods like Vitality and Steel Fiber.
Mod Suggestions:
- Strength Mods: Intensify and Transient Fortitude boost the damage output of Freeze and Avalanche.
- Range Mods: Stretch and Overextended increase the area of effect for Ice Wave and Avalanche.
- Efficiency Mods: Streamline and Fleeting Expertise reduce energy costs for casting abilities.
- Augment Mods: [Chilling Globe] (for Snow Globe) and Ice Wave Impedance (for Ice Wave) can add extra utility and crowd control to your abilities.
Gameplay Tips:
- Snow Globe Defense: Cast Snow Globe strategically to [Protect] objectives, allies, and yourself. The globe's ice barrier will block incoming enemy fire and freeze those who venture too close.
- Crowd Control: Use Ice Wave to slow and damage enemies, and Avalanche to freeze and damage multiple foes at once. This is particularly effective against groups of enemies.
- Freeze Priority: Freeze can be used for single-target crowd control or to immobilize a specific enemy, especially bosses or high-value targets.
- Team Support: Frost excels at supporting the team in defense missions and other objective-based gameplay. Communication with your squad is key to optimize your Snow Globe placements.
Conclusion:
With this [Frost] build, you'll become a master of icy manipulation, capable of freezing your enemies and creating an impenetrable defense. Embrace the cold, control the battlefield, and ensure victory for your squad. As the Arctic Sentinel, [Frost] is a formidable ally in the Warframe universe.