My Quest for the Mourning Frost: Piecing Together the Underdark's Chilled Secret

The thrill of unearthing Faerûn's hidden relics is what truly makes an adventure in Baldur's Gate 3 unforgettable. While many treasures are plainly visible, the most potent ones often require a keen eye and unwavering determination. I still vividly remember my pursuit of one such artifact—a pursuit that led me deep into the shadowy, fungal forests of the Underdark. It wasn't a simple matter of looting a chest or defeating a boss; it was a fragmented quest to assemble a weapon of legend, piece by perilous piece. This is the tale of how I forged the Mourning Frost.

For any budding spellcaster—be it a Wizard conjuring frost or a Druid commanding the elements—the Mourning Frost staff is a prize worth braving the depths for. This very rare quarterstaff is more than just a blunt instrument; it's a conduit for frigid power. Upon finally wielding it, I felt its capabilities firsthand. It deals a solid 1d8 bludgeoning damage, but its true nature is revealed in the 1d4 cold damage that accompanies each strike. Its enchantments are what make it exceptional for a low-level adventurer like I was:

• ❤️ Heart of Ice: Any attack I made that dealt cold damage was intensified, granting one additional point of chilling harm. It made my Ray of Frost feel notably sharper.

• 🥶 Insidious Cold: When I cast a spell that dealt cold damage, there was a satisfying chance to inflict the Chilled status on my target, making them more vulnerable to subsequent icy assaults.

This staff became the cornerstone of my early-game strategy, but obtaining it was a puzzle. The Mourning Frost isn't found whole; it must be crafted from three scattered components: the Icy Crystal, the Icy Helve, and the Icy Metal. My journey to collect them all was a grand tour of the Underdark's dangers.

The First Fragment: Icy Crystal

My search began where I had once sought Sussur Bark for another masterwork weapon. The area was treacherous, echoing with the clicks and scrapes of Hooked Horrors. The true challenge, however, was a tormented soul named Filro the Forgotten. I learned quickly that facing him and his monstrous companions before reaching at least level five was folly. After a grueling battle amidst the glowing fungi, I emerged victorious. Searching Filro's remains, my fingers closed around the first piece: the glimmering, cold Icy Crystal, the destined crown of the staff.

The Second Fragment: Icy Helve

For the shaft of the weapon, the Icy Helve, I took a different path. I accessed the Underdark through the Selunite Outpost. From there, the instructions were cryptic but crucial: head west and, curiously, climb out of a window. This led me to a haunting scene—a group of petrified Drow, frozen in time, guarded by a vigilant and hostile Spectator. The battle was chaotic, beams of energy cutting through the gloom. Once the spectral guardian was defeated, I approached one of the petrified figures, a Drow named Dhourn. His stony form yielded the long, smooth Icy Helve, cold to the touch even in the damp air.

The Final Fragment: Icy Metal

The last piece, the Icy Metal that would form the staff's tip, required not just combat prowess but diplomacy and perseverance. My destination was the Myconid Colony, a settlement of peaceful fungal beings. They were under threat from Duergar intruders, and they sought aid. By taking on their quest and cleansing their home of the hostile dwarves, I earned their trust. This goodwill granted me access to a secluded area near the Deep Rothé, hidden from casual view. There, I found a Pale Corpse. With a solemn breath, I searched it, and my quest was complete—the final, metallic component was now in my pack.

The Moment of Creation

With all three components finally united in my inventory, the moment of synthesis had arrived. The process was beautifully simple, a testament to the game's intuitive systems. I opened the crafting menu, selected one of the pieces—the cold crystal, perhaps—and the interface appeared.

I placed each fragment into its designated slot:

Piece	Purpose
Icy Crystal	The power-focused head
Icy Helve	The sturdy, connecting shaft
Icy Metal	The piercing, weighted tip

With a click of the combine button, the fragments vanished. In their place, now resting proudly in my inventory, was the completed Mourning Frost. A wave of accomplishment washed over me. This wasn't just a weapon I'd bought or stolen; it was a relic I had hunted, fought for, and pieced together with my own hands. From that moment on, the chilling touch of the Underdark traveled with me, a frozen secret mastered and made my own. The journey to forge it remains one of my most cherished memories in all of Faerûn.