Elden Ring Icerind Hatchet Builds

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Icerind Hatchet

Weapon Type:

Axe

Damage Type:

Standard

Weight: 3


Stat	Str	Dex	Int	Fai	Arc
Requires	11	16
Scaling	E	D

Elden Ring Icerind Hatchet is a Axe Weapon that inflicts Physical Damage in the form of Standard Attacks with the ability to use the Normal Skill (Hoarfrost Stomp). Icerind Hatchet will require Strength 11, Dexterity 16, and scales based on Strength E, Dexterity D, Stats.

Description: A hatchet with a frost-coated blade. One of several gifts given by Castle Sol in the distant north. Known as freezing fog, the blade is thought to be a dragon's scale. Inflicts a powerful frost effect.


Tier	Passive	Wgt	Phy	Magic	Fire	Light	Holy
A	Causes frostbite buildup (65)	3	111	0	0	0	0

Frostbite Weapons


Skill	Type	FP Cost	Description
Hoarfrost Stomp	Normal

Can Be Buffed?

Custom Ash of War?

Attack Type:

Standard

frostbite is one of the rarer status effects in Elden Ring, and Icerind Hatchet is a high-tier way to access it. The axe moveset helps stack the effect quickly. Boss fights and PvP both reward you for running this.

Navigate this Icerind Hatchet Guide using the links below.

Icerind Hatchet Stats

Pure physical means no elemental split to worry about. Icerind Hatchet is a top-tier option worth investing in for an axe, and the attack values below show exactly what you're working with. And frostbite buildup on every hit.

Icerind Hatchet Attack Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
B	Physical Attack	111	TBD
F	Magical Attack	0	TBD
F	Fire Attack	0	TBD
F	Lightning Attack	0	TBD
F	Holy Attack	0	TBD
F	Attack Crit	100	TBD

Icerind Hatchet Guard Stats
Rank	Stat	Base	Max
E	Physical Guard	40	TBD
F	Magical Guard	27	TBD
F	Fire Guard	27	TBD
F	Lightning Guard	27	TBD
F	Holy Guard	27	TBD
F	Guard Boost	27	TBD

Where To Find Icerind Hatchet Location in Elden Ring

To pick up Icerind Hatchet: Found in a chest inside a ruined building located in the Temple Quarter. Follow the map below for the fastest route.

Found in

Temple Quarter


Location	How To Get
Liurnia of the Lakes	Located inside a treasure chest in the Temple Quarter within building ruins.

Found in a chest inside a ruined building located in the Temple Quarter

Best Builds for Icerind Hatchet in Elden Ring

For Str builds, Icerind Hatchet works as an axe you can build around. Dexterity (16 minimum) is the priority, with Strength as backup. Check the setups below for proven stat allocation. The frostbite buildup opens up status-focused setups.

Icerind Hatchet Builds
Tier	Build	Equipment	Skills/Spells/Spirits	Items
A	Glass Cannon Melee Build Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Axe Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Great Axe Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Hoslow's Set Bull-Goat Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal	Skills Ash of War Quickstep
A	Slice and Dice Build Class Prisoner Astrologer Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Intelligence Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Mind	Weapon Bloodhound Claws Sacrificial Axe Academy Glintstone Staff Armor Raptor's Black Feathers Haima Glintstone Crown Talisman Lord of Blood's Exultation Claw Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Winged Sword Insignia	Spells Great Glintstone Shard Loretta's Greatbow Adula's Moonblade Bloodflame Blade Skills Royal Knight's Resolve Golden Vow	Items Greenburst Crystal Tear
B	Diablo Style Barbarian Class Vagabond Warrior Hero Stats Primary: Strength Primary: Endurance Secondary: Vigor Secondary: Dexterity	Weapon Colossal Sword Colossal Weapon Gargoyle's Blackblade Dragon Greatclaw Grafted Blade Greatsword Armor Use any Heavy Armor or Medium Armor Crucible Set Elden Lord Set Talisman Green Turtle Talisman Erdtree's Favor Crimson Seed Talisman	Skills Ash of War War Cry
B	Whirlwind Warrior Build Class Warrior Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Endurance Secondary: Dexterity Secondary: Strength	Weapon Starscourge Greatsword Magma Wyrm's Scalesword Scimitar Armor Bull-Goat Set Hoslow's Set Talisman Great-Jar's Arsenal Erdtree's Favor Green Turtle Talisman	Skills Ash of War Quickstep Ash of War Storm Blade Ash of War Sword Dance Ash of War Spinning Slash
E	Starter Confessor Build Class Confessor Prophet Stats Primary: Vigor Primary: Faith Secondary: Endurance Secondary: Strength	Weapon Sacred Seal Axe Straight Sword Brass Shield Armor Use Heavy Armor or Use Medium Armor Talisman Faithful Canvas Talisman	Spells Urgent Heal Heal Skills Ash of War Barricade Shield Ash of War Golden Vow

Icerind Hatchet Upgrade Costs in Elden Ring

Somber upgrade path means Icerind Hatchet maxes at +10. Hoarfrost Stomp can't be swapped, and greases or weapon buffs won't apply. Plan your build around the weapon as-is.


Level	Material	Rune Cost
+1	Somber Smithing Stone [1]	210 Runes
+2	Somber Smithing Stone [2]	315 Runes
+3	Somber Smithing Stone [3]	420 Runes
+4	Somber Smithing Stone [4]	525 Runes
+5	Somber Smithing Stone [5]	630 Runes
+6	Somber Smithing Stone [6]	735 Runes
+7	Somber Smithing Stone [7]	840 Runes
+8	Somber Smithing Stone [8]	945 Runes
+9	Somber Smithing Stone [9]	1,050 Runes
+10	Somber Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone	1,260 Runes
Total	All Levels	6,930 Runes