GW2. A guide to the Shiverpeaks Pass Strike Mission from The Icebrood Saga.
The Shiverpeaks Pass is a strike mission which is a 10 player boss encounter from the Bound by Blood episode. This Strike Mission is the easiest one and works well as a starting point for players who want to get into instanced content.
Getting There and LFG
Access the Shiverpeaks Pass Strike Mission from the Eye of the North portal or the Training Grounds in Grothmar Valley.
If you don’t have a static group to run this, you might want to find a group using the LFG tool. Usually, you can find groups advertising in LFG with the name “IBS EZ3” which will also include the Voice and Claw of the Fallen, and Fraenir of Jormag strike missions.
The most common squad composition will ask for 2-3 healers, quickness and alacrity and the rest DPS. Check the builds here: Strike Mission Builds.
Once inside the instance, you need to traverse the Shiverpeaks Pass north to reach the Beacon (Shrine) by completing a mini jumping puzzle. Once the Beacon has been lit, other party members can teleport to the beacon right before the boss. (Double click the icon in the map)
Boss Mechanics
The mechanics are quite simple for this encounter, and success is nearly guaranteed with a full party. Stay near the boss and dodge or jump the shockwaves that come out from the pound attack. Otherwise avoid the circles on the ground and the orbs floating around.
Stacking together with your team near the boss is the safest place to be.
Achievements
Ice Breaker – 3AP
Defeat the final boss of the Shiverpeaks Pass Strike Mission without dying.
Smooth as Ice – 3AP
Defeat the final boss of the Shiverpeaks Pass Strike Mission within the time limit.
Stay Frosty – 3AP
Complete the Strike Mission for first time.
Gameplay
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