In the challenging world of Gale Knight, newcomers who wish to master the powerful role of Ice Rider have many tricks and techniques to learn. Below, I will explain in detail how to play as the Ice Rider. If you want to quickly get the hang of the Ice Rider, today's introduction covers the key aspects of this playstyle that you should pay attention to later on. Of course, most of it will tell you how to build this playstyle. If you want to grow quickly in this playstyle, you need to acquire the following equipment.
For the Ice Rider, in terms of weapons, there is no doubt that you should choose Oberon. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that holding down the attack button can trigger the Flying Thunder God effect. As for pets, the Lifeguard is the best choice, providing reliable support and protection for the Ice Rider in battle. The buff skills are set to Overload and Meditation, which are default unlocked skills that do not require player input, enhancing the character's combat effectiveness. When it comes to unlocking the main skills, it is a step-by-step process. First, you need to find the key Ice Spear item, which is the foundation for a series of powerful skills that follow.
Next, modify the Ice Spear with the Fragile Ice, and upgrade it to 4 stars to unlock the Frost Spike skill. The manual unlocking method for Fragile Ice is relatively simple and direct. Afterward, when you obtain the Ice Spear again, upgrade the modified Frost Spike to 4 stars and use it three times to successfully unlock the Ice Rider's core skill, Ice Arrow. In terms of active skills, make sure to bring the Ice Arrow skill, discard other miscellaneous skills, and focus on gathering six Ice Arrows to maximize the Ice Rider's power. Also, note that you need to clear the Skeleton Boss three times without taking damage from the Chapter 3 Skeleton Spearman to ensure the successful unlocking of the Ice Spear.
The Ice Rider's relic system is rich and diverse. The Ice Rider's relic can be unlocked by earning 100 gold in a single game. When you have more than 1,000 gold in a single game, you can unlock the Ascetic Gold. Triggering 77 skills with the dice will unlock the Divine Dice. Note that the dice must activate the auxiliary tag skill 77 times to meet the condition. Killing 300 monsters with the bomb-marked skill will unlock the Magic Wand, one of the essential relics for the Ice Rider. Completing a chapter with both Lightning Summon and Flame Zone upgraded to 4 stars will unlock the Small Sun, another important relic for the Ice Rider, which also has a bond with the Lunar Eclipse.
Flame Zone is an essential skill in actual combat. Players only need to stand in the position where the enemy will cast fire to easily deal with it. The unlocking condition for Lightning Summon is relatively special; you need to jump up and then down to stun the enemy 10 times. Using the Cold Tag skill can easily meet the unlocking requirement for the freeze value. In terms of resource utilization, search for the Lightning Tag skill to find Lightning Summon, and upgrade it twice to unlock Chain Lightning. Upgrading Chain Lightning to 4 stars will unlock Plasma, and killing 500 small monsters with Plasma will unlock Death Ray.
Here’s a useful tip: when using Plasma to kill 500 monsters, it is recommended to have the Mage carry the Electric Spellbook. In the first boss room of Chapter 1, avoid the boss's skills while killing the summoned small monsters. This way, you can safely modify the shield and obtain the White Mask, making it easy to defeat the Skeleton Boss and unlock the Cursed Eternal Sword, one of the late-game artifacts for the Ice Rider. Used in conjunction with the White Mask, it provides a significant boost to attack power.
The Easter Egg, as an auxiliary relic, can be manually unlocked. Although it is a blood-stacking artifact, it does not need to be carried all the time. You can open the treasure chest after defeating small monsters. Once you have obtained six relics, you can unlock the Magic Backpack, which opens the seventh relic slot. The mysterious card, which can be manually unlocked, allows the Ice Arrow to form faster. The Frozen Fruit is a versatile item that does not occupy a relic slot and is very practical.
In terms of talent selection, follow the order of Up—Up—Up—Down, and allocate all Prayer Stone points to the Pride attribute. Note that the Holy Shield is not always present, so prioritizing the Attack Power talent in the early stages is more beneficial for transitioning. Silver coins, including Lucky Coins and Ascetic Gold, are relatively easy to obtain in the early stages. Therefore, it is recommended to activate Midas' Hand first, as once this bond is activated, it becomes easier to obtain pink gear. If a mysterious card drops later, prioritize choosing the Ice Arrow, and use the Frozen Fruit for a quick transition in the early stages.
The Easter Egg is mainly used for stacking health, but be careful not to place it in the same relic slot as the Small Sun, as this will activate the Fast Hatching bond, which only restores health without increasing the maximum health limit. In the later stages, when the health reaches the 12 health cap, you can use it to restore health. The strongest strategy for the Ice Rider is the combination mentioned above, with the core being the bond effect of the Lunar Eclipse. Activating it significantly boosts the damage of the Ice Arrow. Do not pick up the Eternal Sword when the relic slots are not full, as once equipped, it cannot be removed.
Now that you know how to play as the Ice Rider in Gale Knight, you should have your own path to follow. In the early stages, the Ice Rider should flexibly use Midas' Hand to quickly form pink gear. Once formed, it will have the ability to instantly kill enemies. By carefully cultivating the Ice Rider according to these steps and strategies, you will surely be able to play the Ice Rider well in the world of Gale Knight.
