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'''Frostmere''' is a snowy calm zone south of [[Whisperwood]]. It is the main place for mining [[Metal]] and forging Lvl 2 tools through [[Smithing]].
'''Frostmere''' is a snowy calm zone south of [[Whisperwood]]. It is the main place for mining [[Metal]] and forging Lvl 2 tools through [[Smithing]].
Unlike the [[Wilderness]], Frostmere does not contain stone or coal nodes. Its mining route is focused on metal ore.
Unlike the [[Wilderness]], Frostmere does not contain stone or coal nodes. Its mining route is focused on metal ore.


== What's Here ==
== What's Here ==
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| Calm level-gated area with no PvP.
| Calm level-gated area with no PvP.
|}
|}
== Entry Requirement ==
== Entry Requirement ==
 
Frostmere requires a minimum [[Total Level]] of 20.
Frostmere requires '''minimum average skill level 20'''.
 
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! Requirement
! Requirement
! Notes
! Notes
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| Average skill level 20
| [[Total Level]] 20
| Based on the core skills. [[Smithing]] does not count toward Total Level.
| Based on the five core skills. [[Smithing]] does not count toward Total Level.
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| Route
| Route
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== Mining ==
== Mining ==
 
Frostmere has Metal ore nodes for mining. Metal is also found in the [[Wilderness]] alongside Stone and Coal nodes — Frostmere is an alternative calm-zone source with no PvP risk.
Frostmere is the only known area where players mine Metal ore.
 
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| Mine metal ore nodes
| Mine metal ore nodes
| Frostmere
| Frostmere (calm, no PvP)
| [[Mining]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] [[Metal]]
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| Mine metal ore nodes
| [[Wilderness]] (PvP zone)
| [[Mining]]
| [[Mining]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] [[Metal]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] [[Metal]]
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== Smithing ==
== Smithing ==
 
Smithing is done at the [[Blacksmith Forge]] by [[Grimjaw]]. Each forge gives 750 [[Smithing]] XP and takes approximately 60 seconds.
Smithing is done at the Frostmere blacksmith forge.
 
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! Upgrade
! Upgrade
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! Effect
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| [[File:Axe.png|24px|link=Axe]] [[Axe]] to [[File:Axelvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Axe]] [[Lvl 2 Axe]]
| [[File:Axe.png|24px|link=Axe]] [[Axe]] → [[File:Axelvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Axe]] [[Lvl 2 Axe]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] 500 [[Metal]], [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] 1,000 [[Wood]], [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] 500 [[Coal]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] 500 [[Metal]], [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] 1,000 [[Wood]], [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] 500 [[Coal]]
| Double [[Woodcutting]] yield and XP
| Double [[Woodcutting]] yield and XP
|-
|-
| [[File:Pickaxe.png|24px|link=Pickaxe]] [[Pickaxe]] to [[File:Pickaxelvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Pickaxe]] [[Lvl 2 Pickaxe]]
| [[File:Pickaxe.png|24px|link=Pickaxe]] [[Pickaxe]] → [[File:Pickaxelvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Pickaxe]] [[Lvl 2 Pickaxe]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] 500 [[Metal]], [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] 1,000 [[Wood]], [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] 500 [[Coal]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] 500 [[Metal]], [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] 1,000 [[Wood]], [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] 500 [[Coal]]
| Double [[Mining]] yield and XP
| Double [[Mining]] yield and XP
|-
|-
| [[File:Sword.png|24px|link=Sword]] [[Sword]] to [[File:Swordlvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Sword]] [[Lvl 2 Sword]]
| [[File:Sword.png|24px|link=Sword]] [[Sword]] → [[File:Swordlvl2.png|24px|link=Lvl 2 Sword]] [[Lvl 2 Sword]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] 750 [[Metal]], [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] 1,500 [[Wood]], [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] 500 [[Coal]]
| [[File:Metal.png|24px|link=Metal]] 700 [[Metal]], [[File:Wood.png|24px|link=Wood]] 1,000 [[Wood]], [[File:Coal.png|24px|link=Coal]] 500 [[Coal]]
| Double [[Combat]] XP
| Double [[Combat]] XP per kill
|}
|}


== NPCs ==
== NPCs ==
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! NPC
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| [[Grimjaw]]
| [[Grimjaw]]
| Blacksmith
| Blacksmith
| Upgrades tools and weapons at the Frostmere forge.
| Upgrades tools and weapons at the [[Blacksmith Forge]].
|}
|}


== Connections ==
== Connections ==
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! Direction
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| North
| North
| [[Whisperwood]]
| [[Whisperwood]]
| Return route to the calm forest.
| Return route to the calm forest zone.
|}
|}


== Tips ==
== Tips ==
 
* Bring [[Wood]] and [[Coal]] from the [[Wilderness]] before making tool upgrades — Frostmere doesn't have those nodes.
* Bring [[Wood]] and [[Coal]] before making tool upgrades.
* Mine [[Metal]] here safely with no PvP risk, then use the forge to upgrade tools in the same trip.
* Mine [[Metal]] here, then use the forge to upgrade tools.
* [[Smithing]] gives 750 XP per forge — one of the highest XP rates per action in the game, though it does not count toward [[Total Level]].
* [[Smithing]] gives high XP per forge action, but it does not count toward Total Level.
* Upgrade [[Axe]] and [[Pickaxe]] first — doubled gathering yield means every future resource trip is twice as efficient.


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Revision as of 03:31, 5 July 2026

Frostmere
Zone Calm / No PvP
Connected to Whisperwood (north return)
Notable features Metal ore nodes, snow-capped trees, Grimjaw, blacksmith forge cottage
Entry requirement Minimum average skill level 20

Frostmere is a snowy calm zone south of Whisperwood. It is the main place for mining Metal and forging Lvl 2 tools through Smithing. Unlike the Wilderness, Frostmere does not contain stone or coal nodes. Its mining route is focused on metal ore.

What's Here

Feature Use
Metal ore nodes Mine Metal for Smithing recipes.
Blacksmith Forge Forge Lvl 2 tools and weapons.
Grimjaw Blacksmith NPC who handles tool and weapon upgrades.
Snowy forest Calm level-gated area with no PvP.

Entry Requirement

Frostmere requires a minimum Total Level of 20.

Requirement Notes
Total Level 20 Based on the five core skills. Smithing does not count toward Total Level.
Route Enter from Whisperwood.

Mining

Frostmere has Metal ore nodes for mining. Metal is also found in the Wilderness alongside Stone and Coal nodes — Frostmere is an alternative calm-zone source with no PvP risk.

Action Location Skill Result
Mine metal ore nodes Frostmere (calm, no PvP) Mining Metal
Mine metal ore nodes Wilderness (PvP zone) Mining Metal

Smithing

Smithing is done at the Blacksmith Forge by Grimjaw. Each forge gives 750 Smithing XP and takes approximately 60 seconds.

Upgrade Materials Effect
Axe → Lvl 2 Axe 500 Metal, 1,000 Wood, 500 Coal Double Woodcutting yield and XP
Pickaxe → Lvl 2 Pickaxe 500 Metal, 1,000 Wood, 500 Coal Double Mining yield and XP
Sword → Lvl 2 Sword 700 Metal, 1,000 Wood, 500 Coal Double Combat XP per kill

NPCs

NPC Role Notes
Grimjaw Blacksmith Upgrades tools and weapons at the Blacksmith Forge.

Connections

Direction Destination Notes
North Whisperwood Return route to the calm forest zone.

Tips

  • Bring Wood and Coal from the Wilderness before making tool upgrades — Frostmere doesn't have those nodes.
  • Mine Metal here safely with no PvP risk, then use the forge to upgrade tools in the same trip.
  • Smithing gives 750 XP per forge — one of the highest XP rates per action in the game, though it does not count toward Total Level.
  • Upgrade Axe and Pickaxe first — doubled gathering yield means every future resource trip is twice as efficient.
Locations of Kintara
Safe zonesMainland  ·  The Pond  ·  Whisperwood  ·  Frostmere  ·  The Shores
WildernessWilderness  ·  Wilderness Extension  ·  Expanded Wilderness  ·  Glade Cave  ·  Emberstone  ·  PvP Arena
InteriorsBank  ·  Casino  ·  Alchemist Shop  ·  Whisperwood Pet Shop  ·  The Residences
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