Boss Guide: White Horn (The Mountain Guardian)

Located at the highest peak of the frozen north, White Horn is a colossal beast that controls the power of ice and snow. This fight is a grueling endurance test that forces you to manage your Body Temperature while avoiding being crushed by a creature the size of a building.

🛡️ Preparation (The Survival Factor)

Unlike other bosses, the environment can kill you before White Horn does.

• Cold Resistance: Wear the Heavy Fur Set or consume Spiced Cider to prevent the "Freezing" debuff, which drains stamina rapidly.
• Best Tool: Grappling Hook (Max Range). You cannot reach his head without it.
• Elemental Edge: Fire Oil. White Horn is highly susceptible to fire, which also helps keep Kliff warm during the fight.

⚔️ Phase 1: The Walking Avalanche

White Horn starts by using its massive arms to create shockwaves and ice pillars.

• Glacial Slam: It slams its fists, causing ice spikes to erupt from the ground.
  • Counter: Look for the blue frost circles on the ground and sprint out of them. These spikes can be used as cover later.
• Blizzard Breath: It exhales a cone of freezing mist.
  • Reaction: Hide behind the Ice Pillars created by its previous attacks. If caught, you will be frozen solid for 3 seconds.

⚔️ Phase 2: The Rodeo (Climbing the Mountain)

Once you've dealt enough damage to its shins using Fire-infused attacks, White Horn will roar and lower its head.

• The Grapple: Aim your Grappling Hook at the thick fur on its neck or shoulders.
• Stab and Hold: While on its back, White Horn will try to shake you off by slamming against the mountain walls.
  • Pro Tip: Watch the Stamina/Grip Bar. When it turns red, stop attacking and hold the Grab button (E/R1) to brace yourself.
• Weak Point: Locate the Glowing Blue Horn on its head. This is the source of its power.

🤼 The Winning Strategy: "The Heat of Battle"

1. Ignite the Fur: Use Fire Arrows or Fire Oil to set its fur ablaze. This not only deals damage but prevents the Boss from using its "Ice Armor" buff.
2. Stay Underneath (Carefully): While it's dangerous, staying between its back legs protects you from the Blizzard Breath. Just be ready to jump when it performs a "Sit-Slam."
3. The Finisher: Once you destroy the Blue Horn while riding the beast, White Horn will lose its elemental powers. Drop down and unleash your Mettle Burst on its exposed face to finish the fight.

🎁 Rewards & Loot

• White Horn’s Core: A legendary artifact used to imbue weapons with Frost Damage.
• Prime Snow-Beast Fur: Essential for crafting the highest-tier Cold Resistance Armor.
• Hidden Skill: Unlocks the "Beast Slayer" passive, increasing damage against giant-sized enemies.

What's Next?

You've conquered the beast of the North. But the skies are no longer safe. Prepare your wings and your courage for the final terror: The Black Dragon Walkthrough.