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After the second defeat of Icewing, the following message is displayed in the journal: | After the second defeat of Icewing, the following message is displayed in the journal: | ||
:''The Iceberg begins to shudder and shake, no longer held together by Icewing's terrible magic. Her capture sets off explosions that rip through walls, collapsing entire sections at once.Leaping from the crumbling wreckage, you notice a tunnel collapsing in the distance. If only you had more time and a safe method to preserve the Iceberg's structure, perhaps you could have explored it!'' | :''The Iceberg begins to shudder and shake, no longer held together by Icewing's terrible magic. Her capture sets off explosions that rip through walls, collapsing entire sections at once.Leaping from the crumbling wreckage, you notice a tunnel collapsing in the distance. If only you had more time and a safe method to preserve the Iceberg's structure, perhaps you could have explored it!'' | ||
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| + | After defeating Icewing using [[Deep Freeze Base]] within 249 hunts, the following message is displayed in the journal: | ||
| + | :''The Iceberg begins to shudder and shake, no longer held together by Icewing's terrible magic. Her capture sets off explosions that rip through walls, collapsing entire sections at once. In response, your Deep Freeze Base emits an icy chill, and the explosions slow and then cease. The Iceberg continues to shudder distressingly, but you judge you have (250-X) hunts remaining to explore. | ||
== Hunting Strategy == | == Hunting Strategy == | ||
Revision as of 16:17, 18 June 2012
- "Iceberg" redirects here. For other uses, see Iceberg (disambiguation).
Iceberg, dead ahead!
Teeming with mice, and on a collision course with the beaches directly outside Gnawnia's castle, this Iceberg must be stopped at all costs!
You must be the rank of Lord/Lady to travel to this dangerous area.
Description and Requirements
The Iceberg is a location in the Rodentia region requiring a minimum rank of Lord/Lady and Icebreaker License to enter. Mice in this location may steal points, gold, or multiple pieces of cheese if not captured.
The Iceberg is 1,800 feet deep and split into the following zones: 300 feet of Treacherous Tunnels, 300 feet of Brutal Bulwark, 1,000 feet of Bombing Run, and 200 feet of The Mad Depths. Hunters advance or move back certain distances (listed in the tables below) by catching or failing to catch mice. The goal is to reach Icewing's Lair at the bottom of the iceberg, catch the Frostwing Commander the first time which then allows Icewing to be encountered on subsequent occasions. Hunters completing the task within a certain number of hunts receive bonuses:
| 425 hunts | Iceberg Supply Chest |
| 350 hunts | Iceberg Strongbox and Iceberg Supply Chest |
| 275 hunts | Iceberg Treasure Chest, Iceberg Strongbox and Iceberg Supply Chest |
Traveling from this location does not reset the progress. After 275 hunts, hunters have an option to retreat back to the start, and the following message is displayed in the Hunter's Journal:
- The Iceberg has smashed the first of the bonus chests! Two more still remain, so keep hunting!
After 350 hunts elapse, the following message is displayed in the Journal:
- The Iceberg has smashed the second of the bonus chests! There is still one more chest to claim!
After 425 hunts elapse, the following message is displayed in the Journal:
- The Iceberg has smashed the last of the bonus chests, and Icewing has moved on to supervise another Iceberg invasion.
She has left her second-in-command in charge, who must still be defeated to destroy the Iceberg and protect the good people of Gnawnia.
With most of the fighting mice leaving the Iceberg, the Living Salt mouse can finally roam free, making progress significantly easier.
The hunter is automatically transported to the Slushy Shoreline after successfully fighting through the iceberg.
Shops
These are the shops that can be found in the Iceberg:
Icewing's Invasion Mice
Generals
Generals appear at the end of each zone and catching one allows a hunter to proceed further. They can alternatively be bypassed if a hunter uses a Drill Charge to enter the next zone. Failure to catch a General 'locks' that mouse for the following two General hunts, so only that particular General is available to be encountered. Missing General Drheller forces the hunter back to the previous zone, but the intermediate hunts used to get back to the General level do not count against the two locked hunts on General Drheller. After three failures the mouse population includes all 4 Generals once more, and hunters may encounter a different General. Upon the capture of a General, hunters' progress in the Iceberg is saved, and they cannot be pushed back to a previous zone.
If a mouse is caught near the end of a zone that would advance a hunter beyond the start of the next zone, the following message is displayed on the Journal:
- I caught an X Mouse and advanced through the Iceberg, but was stopped by a General! A challenge awaits!
If a mouse is caught near the end of a zone that advances a hunter perfectly to the end of their current zone, the above message is not displayed.
| Mouse | Points | Gold | Mouse Group | Loot | Slide and Knockback Values (ft) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | FTC | |||||
| General Drheller | 36,545 | 7,595 | Icewing's Invasion (General) | Bottled Cold Fusion Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm |
50 | -6 |
| Lady Coldsnap | 27,580 | 3,745 | Icewing's Invasion (General) | Bottled Cold Fusion Satchel of Gold (2,000) Wax Charm |
8 | 0 |
| Lord Splodington | 21,450 | 3,295 | Icewing's Invasion (General) | Bottled Cold Fusion Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Wax Charm |
4 | 0 |
| Princess Fist | 23,125 | 3,550 | Icewing's Invasion (General) | Bottled Cold Fusion Satchel of Gold (2,000) Wax Charm |
12 | 0 |
Treacherous Tunnels
The Treacherous Tunnels has a distance of 300 feet. Upon entering the Iceberg, the following message is displayed on the Journal:
- I entered the Iceberg. Busily burrowing Tunnel Rats roam the corridors, carving new pathways in the fragile ice!
| Mouse | Points | Gold | Mouse Group | Loot | Slide and Knockback Values (ft) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | FTC | |||||
| Chipper | 4,525 | 1,235 | Icewing's Invasion (Tunnel Rat) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
16 | 0 |
| Icebreaker | 5,850 | 1,320 | Icewing's Invasion (Tunnel Rat) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
16 | 0 |
| Incompetent Ice Climber | 5,230 | 750 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm |
4 (or 5)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Living Salt** | 1,525 | 550 | Icewing's Invasion | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
20 | 0 |
| Polar Bear | 6,760 | 1,865 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 9)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Snow Slinger | 7,825 | 2,450 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 9)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Snow Soldier | 6,430 | 2,230 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
4 (or 5)* | -4 (or 0)† |
- * With Wax Charms equipped.
- † With Sticky Charms equipped.
- **Living Salt is only present after 425 hunts.
Brutal Bulwark
The Brutal Bulwark's distance runs from 301 to 600 feet. Upon entering this zone, the following message is displayed on the Journal:
- I entered Brutal Bulwark. Massively strong Brute mice knock back all who approach!
| Mouse | Points | Gold | Mouse Group | Loot | Slide and Knockback Values (ft) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | FTC | |||||
| Iceblock | 7,425 | 1,265 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 9)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Living Salt** | 1,525 | 550 | Icewing's Invasion | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
20 | 0 |
| Mammoth | 10,250 | 2,020 | Icewing's Invasion (Brute) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm |
-6 (or 0)‡ | -20 (or 0)‡ |
| Polar Bear | 6,760 | 1,865 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 9)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Snow Bowler | 11,650 | 3,845 | Icewing's Invasion (Brute) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) |
-4 (or 0)‡ | -16 (or 0)‡ |
| Snow Slinger | 7,825 | 2,450 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 9)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Yeti | 9,850 | 1,245 | Icewing's Invasion (Brute) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Wax Charm |
-4 (or 0)‡ | -16 (or 0)‡ |
- * With Wax Charms equipped.
- † With Sticky Charms equipped.
- ‡ With Spiked Base equipped.
- ** Living Salt is only present after 425 hunts.
Bombing Run
The Bombing Run's distance runs from 601 to 1,600 feet. Upon entering this zone, the following message is displayed on the Journal:
- I entered Bombing Run. Explosions echo off the walls - surely the work of the Bomb Squad!
| Mouse | Points | Gold | Mouse Group | Loot | Slide and Knockback Values (ft) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | FTC | |||||
| Chipper | 4,525 | 1,235 | Icewing's Invasion (Tunnel Rat) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
16 | 0 |
| Heavy Blaster | 7,200 | 1,150 | Icewing's Invasion (Bomb Squad) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
10 (or 20)** | -6 |
| Iceblock | 7,425 | 1,265 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 5)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Icebreaker | 5,850 | 1,320 | Icewing's Invasion (Tunnel Rat) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
16 | 0 |
| Living Salt*** | 1,525 | 550 | Icewing's Invasion | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
20 | 0 |
| Saboteur | 6,800 | 850 | Icewing's Invasion (Bomb Squad) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 20)** | -4 |
| Snow Bowler | 11,650 | 3,845 | Icewing's Invasion (Brute) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
-4 (or 0)‡ | -16 (or 0)‡ |
| Snow Slinger | 7,825 | 2,450 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 9)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Stickybomber | 6,850 | 725 | Icewing's Invasion (Bomb Squad) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
9 (or 20)** | -5 |
| Wolfskie | 8,250 | 1,100 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
4 (or 5)* | -4 (or 0)† |
- * With Wax Charms equipped.
- † With Sticky Charms equipped.
- ‡ With Spiked Base equipped.
- ** With the Remote Detonator Base equipped.
- *** Living Salt is only present after 425 hunts.
The Mad Depths
The Mad Depth's distance runs from 1,601 to 1,800 feet. Upon entering this zone, the following message is displayed on the Journal:
- I entered The Mad Depths. The mad cackles of the Zealot Mice cause goose pimples to form!
| Mouse | Points | Gold | Mouse Group | Loot | Slide and Knockback Values (ft) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catch | FTC | |||||
| Chipper | 4,525 | 1,235 | Icewing's Invasion (Tunnel Rat) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
16 | 0 |
| Iceblade | 14,560 | 3,850 | Icewing's Invasion (Zealot) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
0 | -5 |
| Iceblock | 7,425 | 1,265 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
8 (or 9)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Living Salt** | 1,525 | 550 | Icewing's Invasion | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
20 | 0 |
| Snow Bowler | 11,650 | 3,845 | Icewing's Invasion (Brute) | Hunting Research (5,000) Sticky Charm |
-4 (or 0)‡ | -16 (or 0)‡ |
| Snowblind | 8,835 | 850 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
4 (or 5)* | -4 (or 0)† |
| Water Wielder | 13,250 | 4,920 | Icewing's Invasion (Zealot) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
0 | -5 |
| Wolfskie | 8,250 | 1,100 | Icewing's Invasion (Bergling) | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
4 (or 5)* | -4 (or 0)† |
- * With Wax Charms equipped.
- † With Sticky Charms equipped.
- ‡ With Spiked Base equipped.
- ** Living Salt is only present after 425 hunts.
Icewing's Lair
Upon entering this final zone for the first time or after 425 hunts, the following message is displayed on the Journal:
- I entered Icewing's Lair. Icewing herself has since moved on, but she's left behind her second-in-command, the Frostwing Commander, who must be defeated to save the good people of Gnawnia from this icy invasion!
On subsequent runs for those who reach Icewing's Lair within 425 hunts, the following message is displayed on the Journal:
- I entered Icewing's Lair. This is it – the big showdown!
| Mouse | Points | Gold | Mouse Group | Loot |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostlance Guard | 7,435 | 935 | Icewing's Invasion | Hunting Research (5,000) Satchel of Gold (1,000) Satchel of Gold (2,000) Satchel of Gold (5,000) Sticky Charm Wax Charm |
| Frostwing Commander | 22,550 | 7,525 | Icewing's Invasion | Drill Charge War Scrap Wax Charm Well-sealed Canister |
| Icewing | 51,250 | 11,295 | Icewing's Invasion | Deep Freeze Base Blueprints Drill Charge Hunting Research (5,000) Steam Nine War Scrap Wax Charm Zugzwang's Scarf |
- Note:
- Frostlance Guard is always present.
- If within 425 hunts:
- Frostwing Commander is present only on the first run through the Iceberg.
- Icewing is present on subsequent runs.
- After 425 hunts:
- Frostwing Commander is always present.
- Icewing is no longer present.
Hunters complete the Iceberg by catching Frostwing Commander or Icewing; given the above rules, only one of those two mice is ever present, depending on the number of times through the Iceberg and number of hunts taken so far.
After the first invasion defeat, the following message is displayed in the journal if completed within 425 hunts:
- I successfully fought through the Iceberg in X hunts, saving the good people of Gnawnia from the wrath of Icewing's invasion! In amongst the Iceberg's wreckage is X bonus chests!
If too many hunts were taken, the message is shorter:
- I successfully fought through the Iceberg in X hunts, saving the good people of Gnawnia from the wrath of Icewing's invasion!
After the second defeat of Icewing, the following message is displayed in the journal:
- The Iceberg begins to shudder and shake, no longer held together by Icewing's terrible magic. Her capture sets off explosions that rip through walls, collapsing entire sections at once.Leaping from the crumbling wreckage, you notice a tunnel collapsing in the distance. If only you had more time and a safe method to preserve the Iceberg's structure, perhaps you could have explored it!
After defeating Icewing using Deep Freeze Base within 249 hunts, the following message is displayed in the journal:
- The Iceberg begins to shudder and shake, no longer held together by Icewing's terrible magic. Her capture sets off explosions that rip through walls, collapsing entire sections at once. In response, your Deep Freeze Base emits an icy chill, and the explosions slow and then cease. The Iceberg continues to shudder distressingly, but you judge you have (250-X) hunts remaining to explore.
Hunting Strategy
Standard cheese such as Brie or Gouda may be used in this location. The mice in this location are weak to Hydro-type weapons. Hunters can purchase bags of Sticky or Wax charms in the General Store, which have special effects on Bergling mouse subclass. After obtaining sufficient amount of Bottled Cold Fusion, hunters may craft bases with special effects on other subclasses: Magnet Base, Spiked Base, Remote Detonator Base, and Hearthstone Base.
Hunters can use a Drill to advance additional distance; for the best effect, the hunters may wish to wait on drilling until they have obtained all the craftable bases, and make the attempt for the Treasure Chest.
Only one Icewing or Frostwing Commander can be caught per run, and which one is encountered is determined by the trap armed and the number of hunts taken. Hunters desiring to maximize the number of Living Salt mice attracted can intentionally stale cheese by arming a non-Hydro weapon while waiting for the required number of hunts to elapse. Hunters desiring to catch a specific General can intentionally arm a non-Hydro weapon until the first time the desired general is attracted, then use the next two locked hunts to catch that mouse. Mice in this area can steal cheese (including White Cheddar), gold, or points, but if a hunter arms only one piece of cheese at a time, and converts gold into standard cheese (which can be refunded for the same amount of gold later on), then intentionally missing mice can be limited to only risking the loss of points.
Hunting tips by Larry
Our brave and daring scouts have reported that the Iceberg is broken up into five distinct zones with different mice in each. The further down you go, the more dangerous it becomes!
Treacherous Tunnels: Tunnel Rats roam these halls, ever-expanding the Iceberg's tunnel network. Their tools can be put to use making your own tunnels, so catch as many of them as you can!
Brutal Bulwark: Dangerous Brutes live here, and they'll knock you silly! At the very least, they'll knock you back a few paces, slowing you drastically. If only you could find a way to stop them...
Bombing Run: Bomb Squad mice use high explosives to carve huge caverns and trip up intruders. But if you could turn their bombs against them, you could certainly speed up your descent.
The Mad Depths: Mad Zealot mice prowl here. They are both hard to catch and powerful – they will knock you back if you don't catch them. Avoiding them would be best.
Icewing's Lair: Icewing herself commands the Iceberg's deployment from here, deep in the heart of the Iceberg. Be brave in facing her, hunter, as she will give no quarter!
If you check the shops, there's loads of new gear to help you combat these new dangers, including Wax Charms and Sticky Charms, which have specific uses against Bergling mice, whom you'll find in every zone.
Floating in the path of the Iceberg are three bonus chests holding supplies for the icy invasion. If you can defeat the Iceberg before it reaches them, their contents will be yours! If the Iceberg crashes into them, their contents will be lost to you as they float ashore to be used by the invaders, so work quickly for the most rewards!
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