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The Icetusk is the frozen subspecies of the Kingtusk inWild Hearts. This giant boar makes a return, this time coated in the frost and ice of the snowy mountain region surrounding Fuyufusagi Fort. The Icetusk is very similar to the Kingtusk, and will use similar attacks in its fight.
Related:Wild Hearts: Kingtusk Boss Fight Guide
Despite their similarities, don’t expect this battle to be just like the Kingtusk fight. There are a few new things that you’ll need to be careful of. Below, we’ll take a look at each of the Icetusk’s weaknesses and attacks, and some strategies for beating it.
Icetusk - Strengths And Weaknesses
The Icetusk isweakest to Fireattribute damage, butcompletely resists Waterattribute damage. TheFatigue ailment has moderate successagainst the Icetusk, but theother ailments are either fully resisted or not effectiveenough to use.
The Icetusk isweakest to damage on its head, but due to its size, this area can be hard to hit, especially when its tusks are in the way. Itstailtakes a bit less damage than its head, but is mucheasier to hit, especially for melee weapon users, and thebackside of this Kemono is generally much safer than its front.
As with the Kingtusk, theBulwark fusion Karakuriis very effective at dealing with the Icetusk’s charging attack, as it canrepel the Kemono’s attackand create a large window of opportunity to attack. TheSpring Karakuriwill also help youquickly get out of dangerfrom a few of the Icetusk’s sudden attacks.
Best Equipment To Fight Icetusk
The Icetusk usesphysical and elemental damage in equal measure, so be sure toequip armor that can handleboth. For now, theSnowflake armor setis a good option due to its decent normal and Water attribute defense, as well as theFrozen Resilience skills.
If you are fighting the Icetusk later on, a combination of its own armor, theBandit set, and theArgent set, crafted from Deathstalker materials, will providegreat defenseand good skills for taking down the Icetusk.
Be sure to equip the highest damage Fire attribute weapon you can craft. Weapons in theLavaback linewill deal great damage to the Icetusk. Alternatively, a high-damage weapon with no attribute can work as well.
Icetusk - Fight Breakdown And Moves
The Icetusk has a similar move set to its parent species, although with a few key differences. Most importantly is the Icetusk’s ability tolaunch chunks of ice off its bodywith a few of its attacks. If these hit you, you will start building up theFrozen ailment. When this fills all the way, your stamina will regenerate much more slowly, making it harder to dodge. Avoid this by playing carefully when the Icetusk launches its ice, andproactively equip armor with skills that lessen the impacts of Frozen.
By shaking its body, the Icetusk willlaunch chunks of ice around the area, inflicting Frozen if they hit you. This attack can largely be avoided by quicklymoving underneath the Kemono, as the area of effect of this attack reaches wide, but not under itself. Hide under the Icetusk andhit its legs while it’s shaking off ice, and you can turn this dangerous attack into an advantage.
Similarly, the Icetusk’strample attackhas it stay in place while trampling the area and throwing off ice chunks. However,this attack can’t be avoided by moving under the Kemono, so you’ll need touse a Spring Karakuri to get away. There’s a small opening toattack when the Icetusk stops trampling, but be careful about approaching before the attack is finished.
The Icetusk’s most dangerous attack is itstusk slam. Like the Kingtusk, the Icetusk willstand on its back legs, raising its head high into the airbefore slamming it to the ground, dealingmassive damage in a large area. Even with full health and good defense, this attack will beextremely dangerous, so do your best to avoid it, using aSpring Karakurito move near the Icetusk’s back legs and waiting for the slam.
When enraged, the Icetusk’stusks willgrow even larger and glow red. During this phase, its tusk attacks will have anincreased area of effect, and its tusk slam will be even deadlier. Additionally, upon entering enrage, the Icetusk willblast the area around itself in ice, dealing massive damage. When red energy begins gathering around the Kemono,quickly get out of the areato avoid this attack.
Icetusk - Drops And Materials
The Icetusk drops the following materials that can be used to craft theBandit armor set, as well as some Water attribute weapon upgrades.
