The Forge Ice Golem Boss Location Guide (March 2026) Location & Rewards

Updated by Shruti Agarwal
January 7, 2026
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The Ice Golem Boss stands as one of the most formidable challenges in The Forge, introduced as part of the game-changing Frostspire Expanse update. This icy titan guards some of the most valuable rewards in the game, including the legendary Golem Heart essential for completing the Raven Cult questline. Whether you’re a brave solo warrior or prefer team-based strategies, this comprehensive guide will equip you with everything needed to locate, access, and defeat this level 70 boss.

Quick Reference: Ice Golem Boss Overview

Aspect	Details
Boss Name	Ice Golem
Location	Summit’s Edge, The Peak, Frostspire Expanse (Island 3)
Level Requirement	Level 70+
Quest Prerequisite	Complete first two Raven Cult quests
Challenge Cooldown	30 minutes per player
Solo Health	15,000 HP
Best Races	Vampire, Archangel, Demon, Felynx
Primary Reward	Golem Heart (1 in 55,555 drop rate)

Where to Find the Ice Golem Boss: Complete Location Guide

Prerequisites and Requirements

Before you can challenge the Ice Golem Boss, you must meet several critical requirements:

Essential Prerequisites:

Character Level: 70+ (75+ recommended for solo attempts)
Portal Tool: Required for accessing Frostspire Expanse
Raven Cult Progress: Must complete first two cult quests (Prismatic Heart and Yeti Heart)
Gear Recommendation: At least Epic-tier weapons and armor

Step-by-Step Location Guide

Method 1: Standard Route

Reach Frostspire Expanse (Island 3) after hitting level 70
Head to The Peak sub-location
Navigate to Summit’s Edge area
Look for the rune-sealed door at the far end of Summit’s Edge
Interact with the door to enter the Ice Golem boss arena

Method 2: Quick Access (After Ice Man’s Quest)

Complete the Ice Man’s quest (requires Demonite, Fireite, and Magmaite ores)
Use the cannon/launcher behind the Ice Man NPC
This launches you directly to Summit’s Edge
Enter the cave and proceed to the rune door
Access the boss arena

Pro Tip: The cave area contains Common Orcs that can waste valuable time and resources. If you’re confident in your combat abilities, dash past them quickly to preserve health potions for the actual boss fight.

Raven Cult Questline: Unlocking the Ice Golem

The Ice Golem Boss isn’t immediately accessible – you must first progress through the Raven Cult questline:

Quest 1: Prismatic Heart

NPC: Auron (rightmost cult NPC)
Location: Spider Cave in Frostspire Expanse
Target: Prismarine Spider
Drop Rate: 1 in 33,333
Difficulty: Easy

Quest 2: Yeti Heart

NPC: Mjelatkhan (center cult NPC)
Location: Peak Cave, Frostspire Expanse
Target: Yeti sub-boss
Drop Rate: 1 in 44,444
Difficulty: Medium (Yetis have 10,000+ HP)

Quest 3: Golem Heart

NPC: Morveth (leftmost cult NPC)
Location: Ice Golem Boss Arena
Target: Ice Golem Boss
Drop Rate: 1 in 55,555
Difficulty: Hard

Completing all three quests unlocks the Dragon Head Pickaxe for 2,750,000 gold – one of the most powerful mining tools in the game.

Ice Golem Boss: Complete Combat Analysis

Health Scaling System

The Ice Golem features dynamic health scaling based on party size:

Party Size	Total HP	HP Per Player	Difficulty	Recommended Strategy
Solo	15,000	15,000	Hard	High DPS race + sustain
Duo	22,500	11,250	Medium	Balanced offense/defense
Trio	30,000	10,000	Easy	Coordinated attacks
4 Players	37,500	9,375	Very Easy	Focus fire strategy
5 Players	50,000	10,000	Easy	AoE damage focus

Key Insight: While solo mode offers the lowest total HP, it’s mechanically the most challenging because you’re the sole target for every attack. However, solo attempts yield the highest individual rewards in EXP and Gold.

Attack Patterns and Perfect Counters

The Ice Golem cycles through four distinct attacks, each with clear tells but devastating consequences if mistimed:

1. Basic Melee Attack

Telegraph: The Golem raises one arm slowly, preparing a sweeping strike
Damage: Medium (200-300 damage depending on armor)
Perfect Counter: Dash backward immediately when you see the arm raise
Advanced Technique: Time your dash to end just behind the Golem for 2-3 quick hits

2. Falling Icicles

Telegraph: The Golem slams its fist on the ground, creating red circles beneath your feet
Damage: Low per icicle (50-75 damage), but cumulative damage is significant
Attack Pattern: Three consecutive icicle waves
Perfect Counter: Keep moving constantly (strafe sideways). Never stand still during this attack

3. Ice Spikes (Ice Stomp)

Telegraph: The Golem lifts one leg and stomps the ground
Warning: This attack often has NO red ground indicator on lower graphics settings
Damage: Medium-High (250-350 damage)
Special Effect: Applies 3-second Slow effect
Perfect Counter: Dash away immediately when the leg lifts

4. Jump Slam (Ground Pound)

Telegraph: The Golem leaps high into the air as a massive red circle covers 90% of the arena
Damage: Extreme (500+ damage if hit)
Perfect Counter: JUMP or FLY at the exact moment the Golem begins its descent
Game-Changing Discovery: This attack is a ground-based shockwave. If you time your Double Jump or use Angel Wings to hover just as the Golem lands, you take ZERO DAMAGE even while inside the red zone.

Optimal Race Strategies

Your choice of race dramatically impacts your success rate against the Ice Golem Boss:

S-Tier Races

Vampire (Epic – 7% drop rate)

Why It Works: The Golem’s chip damage from unavoidable attacks adds up over a 5-minute fight
Strategy: Use Lifesteal to ignore minor damage. Focus on hitting the boss during Swipe cooldowns
Best Weapons: Fast attack speed weapons (Daggers, Gauntlets) for maximum healing

Archangel/Angel (Mythical/Relic – 0.5% drop rate)

Why It Works: Wings completely negate the Golem’s deadliest attack (Jump Slam)
Strategy: Save your flight ability exclusively for Jump Slam – don’t waste it on other attacks
Pro Tip: Hover just above the ground during Jump Slam to avoid all damage

A-Tier Races

Demon (Mythical – 0.5% drop rate)

Why It Works: Devil Finger ability provides instant teleportation and dash enhancement
Strategy: Use Devil Finger to escape Ice Stomp combos and reposition for optimal damage
Weapon Synergy: Pairs perfectly with high-DPS weapons like Great Axes

Felynx (Legendary – 1.25% drop rate)

Why It Works: +20% Movement Speed negates the Ice Stomp slow effect
Strategy: Even if hit by Ice Stomp, you’ll maintain enough mobility to dodge follow-up attacks
Best For: Players who struggle with timing precise dodges

Weapon Recommendations and Loadouts

Optimal Weapon Types

1. Spear (Highest Recommendation)

Attack Speed: Balanced
Damage Output: Consistent damage with good reach
Why It Works: Allows you to stay at safe distance while maintaining damage output
Best Strategy: Use thrust attacks during boss cooldowns

2. Dual Daggers

Attack Speed: Fastest in the game
Damage Output: 80-120 per hit (depending on ore quality)
Why It Works: Allows quick hit-and-run tactics between boss attacks
Best Strategy: Get 2-3 hits in, then immediately dash away

3. Gauntlets

Attack Speed: Very Fast
Damage Output: 90-130 per hit
Why It Works: Balanced damage with excellent mobility
Special Technique: Jump attacks can sometimes avoid ground-based AoE

Essential Weapon Modifications

Recommended Ore Upgrades:

Iceite or Snowite: Provides cold resistance and bonus damage against ice-type enemies
Demonite: Increases overall damage output
Fireite: Effective against ice-based enemies (elemental advantage)

Critical Runes:

Damage Runes: Prioritize these for faster clear times
Stamina Runes: More dodges mean more survival opportunities
Health Runes: Helpful for solo attempts with sustain races

Complete Solo Strategy Walkthrough

After extensive testing and analysis of successful runs, here’s the step-by-step method that consistently works:

Phase 1: Opening (100% – 75% HP)

Enter Arena: Immediately dash to the right side to create space
First Attack: The Golem always opens with Basic Melee – dash backward, then land 2-3 quick hits
Positioning: Stay at medium range – close enough to punish Swipe attempts, far enough to dodge Icicles easily
Resource Management: Don’t use health potions in this phase unless below 50% HP

Phase 2: Mid-Fight (75% – 25% HP)

Attack Recognition: The Golem begins mixing attack patterns more frequently
Ice Stomp Priority: This becomes the most dangerous attack – watch for the leg lift animation
Jump Slam Preparation: Always be ready to jump when the Golem leaps
Damage Windows: Focus on landing hits during Basic Melee cooldowns

Phase 3: Final Push (25% – 0% HP)

Increased Aggression: The Golem attacks more frequently
Resource Usage: Use health potions liberally – better to survive than die with full inventory
Risk vs. Reward: Take calculated risks for extra damage when the boss is below 10% HP
Finishing Blow: Don’t get greedy – secure the kill rather than risking death

Drops and Rewards

Guaranteed Drops (100% Chance)

Epic Essence: 2-4 pieces
Gold: 10,000-15,000 (varies by party size)
Legendary Essence: 1 piece (100% confirmed in recent updates)

Rare Drops (<10% Chance)

Chill Dust II (Rune): Ice damage enhancement
Frost Speck II (Rune): Cold resistance bonus
Miner Shard II (Rune): Mining efficiency boost

Ultra-Rare Drops

Golem Heart: 1 in 55,555 chance (required for Raven Cult quest completion)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Ignoring Graphics Settings

Problem: Not seeing red attack indicators on low graphics
Solution: Increase graphics settings to Level 3-4 in Roblox settings

2. Panic Dodging

Problem: Dashing immediately at every attack without reading tells
Solution: Learn each attack’s unique animation and time dodges accordingly

3. Poor Resource Management

Problem: Using health potions too early or not at all
Solution: Save potions for below 50% HP in early phases, use more liberally in final phase

4. Wrong Race Choice

Problem: Using races without mobility or sustain
Solution: Reroll for Vampire, Archangel, or Demon if possible

Team Strategy Guide

2-Player Team Composition

Player 1: Tank/DPS (Vampire or Demon with heavy armor)
Player 2: Support/DPS (Archangel for healing and flight)

3-Player Team Strategy

Player 1: Main tank (absorb attention)
Player 2: DPS focus (high damage output)
Player 3: Support/utility (healing and crowd control)

4+ Player Team

Focus Fire: All players attack simultaneously during cooldowns
Positioning: Spread out to avoid multiple players getting hit by AoE attacks
Communication: Call out attack patterns for team coordination

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I challenge the Ice Golem Boss?

Each player can challenge the Ice Golem once every 30 minutes. The cooldown applies whether you win or lose and is tracked individually, not globally.

What’s the fastest way to get the Golem Heart?

Unfortunately, there’s no way to increase the 1 in 55,555 drop rate. The best strategy is to optimize your damage output and defeat the boss as quickly as possible to run more attempts per hour.

Can I solo the Ice Golem at level 70?

Yes, but it’s extremely challenging. I recommend waiting until level 75+ with Epic-tier gear, or team up with other players for a much easier experience.

What’s the best weapon for solo attempts?

Spear is highly recommended for solo attempts due to its balanced attack speed and damage, allowing you to maintain safe distance while dealing consistent damage.

Do I need to complete the Raven Cult quests to fight the Ice Golem?

Yes, you must complete the first two Raven Cult quests (Prismatic Heart and Yeti Heart) before the Ice Golem boss becomes accessible through the rune door.

What happens if I die during the boss fight?

If you die, you cannot re-enter the boss arena during that attempt. You’ll need to wait for the 30-minute cooldown to challenge again.

Is the Ice Golem affected by elemental damage?

Yes, fire-based weapons and upgrades (like Fireite) deal increased damage to the Ice Golem due to elemental advantage.

Pro Tips for Success

Practice Makes Perfect: Spend time learning attack patterns in easier fights before attempting the Ice Golem
Join the Community: The official Discord server has active players willing to help with boss fights
Stay Updated: Follow the official Twitter account for patch notes and balance changes
Backup Gear: Keep extra weapons and armor in case of durability loss
Patience is Key: The Golem Heart drop rate is extremely low – don’t get discouraged

Conclusion

The Ice Golem Boss represents one of The Forge’s most challenging but rewarding encounters. Whether you’re seeking the legendary Golem Heart for the Raven Cult questline or simply want to test your skills against this icy titan, proper preparation and strategy are essential for success.

Remember that mastery comes with practice – don’t be discouraged by initial failures. Each attempt teaches you more about the boss’s patterns and helps you refine your strategy. With the right race, gear, and techniques, you’ll be defeating the Ice Golem consistently and farming those valuable rewards in no time.