How to get Frostbite Shackles in Last Epoch

Acquiring the best gear in Last Epoch, such as Frostbite Shackles, can make a significant difference in your gameplay. Several special gears in the game have great stats and can define how your character works. The Frostbite Shackles are a special pair of arm braces that focus on the Frostbite aliment. They are rare to find and can be hard to obtain because they only drop sometimes, and the enemies that drop them are tough to defeat.

However, you can consider farming Frostbite Shackles because adding it to your Last Epoch build will benefit you in multiple ways. If you want to know how to get these special gloves, stick around. This guide will explain how you can acquire the Frostbite Shackles gloves in Last Epoch.

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Ways to get Frostbite Shackles in Last Epoch

You can obtain the Frostbite Shackles by defeating Formosus the Undying in Last Epoch (Image via Eleventh Hour Games)

The Frostbite Shackles in Last Epoch are considered a rare item that can be obtained after you defeat Formosus the Undying in the Frost, Blood, and Death Timeline. It should be noted that the area must be at least level 74 for this item to drop. Frostbite Shackles can be obtained from any regular battle with Formosus the Undying. To improve your chances of getting Frostbite Shackles in Last Epoch, try farming for them in the Empowered Monoliths.

Before you fight Formosus the Undying, here are a few things you should pay attention to:

• His attacks mainly involve Cold and Necrotic damage, so try to increase your resistance to these if you can.
• Formosus has a slow ability, so use movement skills if you have any.
• He fights with four minions that can be brought back to life. Focus on defeating the Matriarch first, as she is quite fast and her jump slam can inflict severe damage. Take out the three minions before concentrating on the Matriarch, as Formosus can revive them one by one.
• He can summon a Frost Spirit that follows you and is difficult to dodge. If you can take the hits without much harm, tank the damage. If you are vulnerable, try to avoid the Frost Spirit as much as possible.
• He can create an Ice Patch that slows you down but doesn't cause damage.
• He summons Ice Whirlwinds that deal with Cold Damage and increase in strength over time. They move slowly, allowing you to avoid them easily.
• Formosus can channel a Necrotic Beam that you should stay away from. The longer he channels the beam, the stronger it gets.

To defeat Formosus, focus on avoiding his attacks and the Matriarch's slam. Keep dealing with damage consistently, and eventually, you will defeat Formosus. The beast is extremely powerful, so avoid making mistakes while fighting against it. Once you've defeated Formosus, you can get your hands on Frostbite Shackles.

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Frostbite Shackles Stats in Last Epoch

Frostbite Shackles' stats in Last Epoch (Image via Eleventh Hour Games)

The Frostbite Shackles offer a range of powerful stats and bonuses that will surely help you strengthen your build. These are the stats of Frostbite Shackles:

• Additional Armor: +32 Armor
• Increased Frostbite Duration: Enhances Frostbite duration by at least 103%.
• Increased Freeze Rate Multiplier: Boosts the Freeze Rate multiplier by a minimum of 143%.
• Ward gained on Freeze: Gain between 13 to 23 Ward points when you Freeze enemies.
• Ward Retention: Gain one percent of Ward Retention for every one percent of Cold Resistance that exceeds the cap.

These unique stats make the Frostbite Shackles ideal for classes like the Frost Claw Runemaster and Dual-Form Ward Druid.

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