Frost in PEAK is a perilous environmental hazard that drains stamina when players enter fog zones or Alpine Blizzards. Failure to counteract it leads to gradual stamina loss and eventual death.
Key Causes of Frost
- Encroaching Mountain Fog: Persistent fog rises during gameplay, applying Frost if players linger. This effect accelerates stamina depletion and forces constant movement to survive.
- Alpine Blizzards: Brief but intense snowstorms in the Alpine biome inflict Frost regardless of fog presence, requiring immediate action to mitigate.
Counteracting Frost
Against Fog-Induced Frost:
- Ascend quickly to outpace the rising fog
- Enable Tenderfoot mode at airport kiosks to disable fog mechanics entirely
Surviving Blizzard Frost:
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Hide behind rocky formations or solid terrain
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Use consumable Heat Packs for temporary relief
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Deploy Faerie Lanterns near statues to create warming zones
Pro Tip: Heat Packs appear randomly in loot containers, while Faerie Lanterns cluster near mountain shrines.
Essential FAQs
Q: Frost’s gameplay impact? | Gradual stamina drain leading to death |
Q: Primary Frost triggers? | Fog exposure or Alpine Blizzards |
Q: Fog avoidance strategies? | Vertical progression or Tenderfoot mode |
Q: Blizzard survival tactics? | Shelter, Heat Packs, or Faerie Lanterns |
Q: Locating key items? | Lanterns near statues; Heat Packs in loot |