A rimed steel dome that keeps your head at a steady 4°C.
| Ores (N) | P(Frostbite Helm) no lock | Expected forges | With RNG lock |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 9.5% | ~1 in 11 | needs 22 ores |
| 22 | 8.0% | ~1 in 13 | ~1 in 3 locked |
| 27 | 4.1% | ~1 in 25 | ~1 in 3 locked |
| 55 | 0.0% | ~1 in 4,396,134 | ~1 in 3 locked |
"Expected forges" = 1 ÷ combined probability of rolling the class and this variant. RNG lock removes the class roll once N ≥ 22, leaving only the 41.7% variant roll.
Solved at the Frostspire Expanse anvil for the tank_vitality archetype with RNG lock — vitality and reinforcement trait ores pinned at the 30% sweet spot.
Trait coverage: Frozen Heart 30% OPTIMAL
Highest score: 624.9 EHP on Frostbite Helm at 41.7% per forge — the no-compromise endgame recipe.
⚡ Load in CalculatorTrait coverage: Frozen Heart 30% OPTIMAL · Mythril 30% OPTIMAL
30 ores divides cleanly by 30% — every trait ore sits at exactly the sweet spot with zero rounding waste.
⚡ Load in CalculatorTrait coverage: Frozen Heart 30% OPTIMAL
Built entirely from mined and crafted ores — no Tower of Hell drops or event items required.
⚡ Load in CalculatorEach recipe loads straight into the crucible with ores, RNG lock and target pre-set. Odds are per forge at the recipe's anvil world.
| Rune | Effect | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Ward Patch | 10–20% Ward | a proactive shield covers the lower base HP of lighter pieces. |
| Briar Notch | 8–16% Briar | cheap reflected damage while staying mobile. |
| Armor | Base HP | Defense | Forged HP | Effective HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shogun Kabuto | +68 | 11% | +585 | 769 |
| Vanguard Barbute | +58 | 10% | +499 | 665 |
| Frostbite Helm ← | +46 | 8% | +396 | 539 |
| Knight's Sallet | +36 | 7% | +310 | 440 |
| Ironclad Visor | +28 | 5% | +241 | 359 |
Same-class alternatives at an identical 8.6x multiplier, quality 100, no traits or runes. EHP = (100 + forged HP) ÷ (1 − damage reduction), capped at 80% DR.
Frostbite Helm is a Medium Helmet: its class roll RNG-locks at 22 ores, its recommended crucible is 15 and its minimum is 7. At 22+ ores only the variant roll remains — about ~1 in 3.
The solver's BiS tank recipe is 9× Frozen Heart + 21× Skyforge Ingot — 8.6x multiplier, 41.7% per forge at Frostspire Expanse. See the recipe cards above to load it directly.
Base 46 HP before the forge multiplier — at a 8.6x recipe that is 396 HP, or about 539 effective HP including its 8% damage reduction.
Frostbite Helm is a B-tier medium helmet with 8% defense and 2 rune slots — it costs 4% move speed. With RNG lock it lands in ~3 forges on average — see the EHP table for where it ranks inside Medium Helmet.