How to Get to Ice Warriors in OSRS – Best Locations and Tips

Ice Warriors are mid-level elemental monsters in Old School RuneScape (OSRS), often assigned as Slayer tasks by masters like Krystilia, Vannaka, or Mazchna. Known for their icy blue armor and aggressive melee attacks, they’re a great target for mid-level players looking to train combat or complete Slayer assignments. This guide covers the best locations to find Ice Warriors, how to reach them, optimal gear, and safe-spotting strategies to maximize efficiency. Whether you’re a low-level player or a seasoned adventurer, you’ll find everything you need to tackle these frosty foes.

Ice Warriors are popular for their decent Slayer experience (59 XP per kill) and potential loot, including the rare Ice Warrior Platebody in the Wilderness. They’re relatively easy to kill with the right setup, especially if you use safe spots to avoid damage. Their locations are accessible, and they’re weak to fire spells and crush weapons, making them ideal for players training Magic or Melee. Plus, Wilderness kills with Krystilia’s tasks can yield higher-value drops, making them lucrative for brave adventurers.

Best Locations for Ice Warriors in OSRS

Ice Warriors spawn in several icy locations across Gielinor. Below are the most popular spots, along with how to get there and key considerations for each.

Asgarnian Ice Dungeon

The Asgarnian Ice Dungeon, located south of Port Sarim, is the most accessible spot for Ice Warriors and requires no Mining level. It’s ideal for free-to-play (F2P) players or those avoiding the Wilderness.

• Location: South of Port Sarim, north of Mudskipper Point (Fairy Ring code AIQ).
• How to Get There:
  • Fastest: Use Fairy Ring AIQ to teleport to Mudskipper Point, then walk north to the trapdoor marked by a red exclamation point on the minimap.
  • Alternative: Teleport to Port Sarim via the Giantsoul amulet or walk from Falador, heading south past the jail and willow trees to the trapdoor.
• Pros: No Mining requirement, safe from player killers (PKers), and multiple safe spots available.
• Cons: Aggressive Ice Giants and pirates can complicate navigation for low-level players.

Navigation Tip: Enter the dungeon via the trapdoor, head north past muggers and pirates, then move east to find Ice Warriors. Use the plus-shaped rock formation in the north-western area to trap them for safe-spotting.

White Wolf Mountain

White Wolf Mountain offers Ice Warriors both on the surface and in an underground lair, but the latter requires 50 Mining to access. This spot is great for players with moderate combat levels.

• Location: Northwest of Taverley, east of Catherby.
• How to Get There:
  • Surface: Walk from Taverley or Catherby to the mountain’s peak, where a few Ice Warriors spawn near wolves.
  • Underground: From the southern entrance (near Catherby), head north to a rockslide. Mine it with a pickaxe (50 Mining required), then descend the southernmost ladder. Follow the south-west path, climb another ladder, and find Ice Warriors in the cavern.
• Pros: Safe spots available (e.g., south of the dungeon marker or near ladders).
• Cons: Mining requirement for the underground area; aggressive ice spiders and giants in the lair.

Safe-Spot Tip: Stand one step west of the middle ladder or east of a tree in the underground area to safe-spot. Switch targets if an Ice Warrior pulls you from the spot.

Frozen Waste Plateau (Wilderness)

The Frozen Waste Plateau in the far northwest of the Wilderness (levels 53-56) is a high-risk, high-reward spot for Ice Warriors, especially for Krystilia’s Wilderness Slayer tasks.

• Location: Northwest Wilderness, near the Ice Plateau.
• How to Get There:
  • Fastest: Use a Burning Amulet to teleport to Lava Maze, then run west and north.
  • Alternative: Bank at Edgeville, run west, then north past the Wilderness altar, staying in single-combat zones to avoid multi-combat areas.
• Pros: Higher-value drops (e.g., 1,044.86 GP average per kill on Krystilia tasks); fewer NPC spawns for focused farming.
• Cons: Risk of PKers; bring minimal gear (e.g., three-item setup) and a teleport like a Glory Amulet.

PKer Safety Tip: Equip Protect from Melee, use a zombie axe or similar budget weapon, and enable skull prevention to minimize risk.

Gear and Inventory Setup for Ice Warriors

Your gear and inventory depend on your combat style and location. Ice Warriors have 59 Hitpoints, a max hit of 6, and are weak to fire spells and crush weapons. Here’s a recommended setup:

Combat Style	Gear	Inventory
Melee	Adamant or Rune armor, Dragon Scimitar or Abyssal Whip (crush weapon like a mace for optimal DPS)	10-15 high-healing food (lobsters or swordfish), teleport (e.g., Glory Amulet), pickaxe (for White Wolf Mountain)
Magic	Mystic robes, Staff of Fire (for Fire Strike/Blast), Green Dragonhide for ranged defense	1,000-2,000 Air runes, 500-1,000 Mind runes, 10-15 food, teleport
Ranged	Green or Blue Dragonhide, Magic Shortbow with adamant arrows	1,000 adamant arrows, 10-15 food, teleport, pickaxe (if needed)

Additional Tips:

• Wilderness: Use a three-item setup (e.g., Black Dragonhide, Magic Shortbow, Glory Amulet) to minimize risk.
• Low Levels: Bring a cannon to speed up kills, but place it carefully to avoid multi-combat aggro.
• Prayer: Protect from Melee reduces damage, especially in the Wilderness or multi-combat areas.

Safe-Spotting Strategies for Ice Warriors

Safe-spotting is key for low-defense or low-level players to avoid taking damage. Here are the best methods for each location:

Asgarnian Ice Dungeon Safe Spots

• Plus-Shaped Rocks: Trap an Ice Warrior on one side of the plus-shaped rock formation in the north-western area. Stand on the opposite side to attack with Ranged or Magic.
• Near Entrance: Use rocks near the entrance to the next dungeon section to block melee attacks.

White Wolf Mountain Safe Spots

• Surface: Stand south of the dungeon marker to lure Ice Warriors to a spot where they can’t reach you.
• Underground: Position yourself one step west of the middle ladder or east of a tree. If pulled, switch to another Ice Warrior.

Frozen Waste Plateau Safe Spots

• Ice Chunks: Use scattered ice chunks to block Ice Warriors while attacking from a distance.
• Single-Combat Zones: Stay in single-combat areas to avoid multi-aggro and PKer pile-ups.

Pro Tip: If safe-spotting, prioritize Ranged or Magic to maintain distance. Fire Strike is highly effective due to Ice Warriors’ 100% fire weakness.

Tips for Efficient Ice Warrior Slayer Tasks

To maximize your efficiency when hunting Ice Warriors, especially for Slayer tasks, follow these tips:

• Use a Cannon: In non-Wilderness areas, a dwarf multicannon can drastically speed up kills. Place it in a safe spot to avoid aggro from multiple NPCs.
• Prioritize Clue Scrolls: Ice Warriors drop medium clue scrolls (1/128 chance), which are the most valuable consistent drop. Pick these up for potential high rewards.
• Wear a Ring of Wealth: In the Wilderness, a Ring of Wealth removes “nothing” drops, increasing your chance for valuable items like the Ice Warrior Platebody.
• World Hop: If spawns are crowded in the Asgarnian Ice Dungeon, hop worlds to find less contested areas.
• Check Slayer Master Tips: Vannaka suggests crush attacks, but this is outdated; fire spells are more effective.

Drop Highlights:

• Common: Water, earth, and law runes; mithril and adamantite ores.
• Rare: Ice Warrior Platebody (Wilderness only), nature talisman, medium clue scrolls.
• Wilderness Bonus: Krystilia task kills have a higher average value (1,044.86 GP vs. 441.08 GP).

Conclusion

Finding and killing Ice Warriors in OSRS is straightforward once you know their locations and strategies. The Asgarnian Ice Dungeon is the safest and most accessible, while White Wolf Mountain and the Frozen Waste Plateau offer alternatives for higher-level players or those chasing Wilderness loot. Use fire spells or crush weapons, leverage safe spots, and bring minimal gear in the Wilderness to stay safe from PKers. With this guide, you’re ready to tackle your Ice Warrior Slayer task or grind for that elusive Ice Warrior Platebody. Happy hunting!