- Class
- Flying Wyvern
- Size
- Large monster
- Weak to
- Fire★★★ Thunder★★★
- Traps
- Pitfall Trap, Shock Trap, Vine Trap
- Inflicts
- Roar (large), Wind (large), Tremor (small), Iceblight
A Barioth variant capable of spewing a sub-zero breath attack that it uses to slow down prey. Be careful, as this attack can freeze you as well.In-game description
Frostfang Barioth is an old, frost-covered version of the sabertooth wyvern. It came late in Iceborne’s life, and it hits like a truck. Its icy breath is the real threat.
Out in the wild
It lives in Hoarfrost Reach, the frozen home of regular Barioth. It is a variant of that species, and its sub-zero breath is built to slow down prey before the kill.
Where you meet it
Frostfang Barioth was added with Iceborne’s fourth Title Update, the same update that brought Alatreon. You fight it in the Master Rank event quest The Last White Knight in Hoarfrost Reach. It is always tempered, so expect a tougher fight than the normal Barioth.
How the fight goes
The breath leaves a freezing mist on the ground that lingers for a few seconds. Walk into it and you slow down, and that is exactly when it pounces. Getting caught slowed in the mist is how most carts happen.
Hunter’s tips
- Fire is the big weakness at three stars, and thunder works well too. Leave ice and water at home.
- It inflicts iceblight. A Nulberry or Blight Resistance keeps you moving.
- Its head, legs and body can all be broken, and the tail can be cut off.
- Pitfall and Shock Traps both work. Use them to buy time when the frost mist is everywhere.
Weaknesses
Elements
Status & stun
Stars are the game’s own Hunter’s Notes rating: 3 = most effective, ✕ = no effect. "Best hitzone" is the highest value for that element on any body part.
Hitzones
| Part | Sever | Blunt | Shot | Fire | Water | Thndr | Ice | Drgn | Stun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 65 | 70 | 55 | 20 | 10 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 100 |
| Back | 30 | 30 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Stomach | 38 | 38 | 25 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Claws | 21 | 45 | 25 | 35 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Claws (Broken) | 25 | 45 | 30 | 20 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Wings | 30 | 45 | 20 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Forelegs | 40 | 45 | 35 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Hindlegs | 25 | 24 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tail | 45 | 23 | 45 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tail Tip | 60 | 40 | 40 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Higher numbers take more damage. Highlighted: 45+ for physical and 20+ for elemental damage, the usual weak-spot thresholds.
Breakable parts
| Part | Flinch | Break | Sever | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 420 | – | – | Red |
| Body | 400 | – | – | Orange |
| Left Foreleg | 200 | – | – | White |
| Right Foreleg | 200 | – | – | White |
| Left Hindleg | 220 | – | – | Orange |
| Right Hindleg | 220 | – | – | Orange |
| Tail | 200 | – | 400 | Green |
Damage needed to flinch, break or sever the part (Hunter’s Notes values). Extract is the Kinsect extract colour for Insect Glaive users.
Drops & rewards
Master Rank
| Item | Method | Qty | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lustrous Scale | Bandit Mantle | 1 | 70% |
| Glimmering Scale | Bandit Mantle | 1 | 30% |
| Silversnow Pelt | Body Carve | 1 | 36% |
| Bergcrusher Claw | Body Carve | 1 | 24% |
| Barioth Lash | Body Carve | 1 | 18% |
| Silverwhite Frostfang | Body Carve | 1 | 14% |
| Large Wyvern Gem | Body Carve | 1 | 8% |
| Silversnow Pelt | Carve / Capture | 1 | 36% |
| Bergcrusher Claw | Carve / Capture | 1 | 24% |
| Barioth Lash | Carve / Capture | 1 | 18% |
| Silverwhite Frostfang | Carve / Capture | 1 | 14% |
| Large Wyvern Gem | Carve / Capture | 1 | 8% |
| Heavy Dragonvein Bone | Guiding Lands (High) | 1 | 100% |
| Heavy Dragonvein Bone | Guiding Lands (Low) | 1 | 100% |
| Heavy Dragonvein Bone | Guiding Lands (Mid) | 1 | 100% |
| Heavy Dragonvein Bone | Guiding Lands (Tempered) | 1 | 100% |
| Silversnow Pelt | Hunt (Bronze) | 1 | 36% |
| Barioth Greatspike | Hunt (Bronze) | 1 | 24% |
| Barioth Lash | Hunt (Bronze) | 1 | 19% |
| Bergcrusher Claw | Hunt (Bronze) | 1 | 13% |
| Large Wyvern Gem | Hunt (Bronze) | 1 | 8% |
| Silversnow Pelt | Palico Bonus | 1 | 78% |
| Large Wyvern Tear | Palico Bonus | 1 | 22% |
| Silversnow Pelt | Plunderblade | 1 | 74% |
| Bergcrusher Claw | Plunderblade | 1 | 23% |
| Large Wyvern Gem | Plunderblade | 1 | 3% |
| Silversnow Pelt | Shiny Drop | 1 | 78% |
| Large Wyvern Tear | Shiny Drop | 1 | 22% |
| Barioth Lash | Tail Carve | 1 | 87% |
| Large Wyvern Gem | Tail Carve | 1 | 13% |
| Silversnow Pelt | Track | 1 | 100% |
| Bergcrusher Claw | Wound Forelegs | 1 | 100% |
| Silverwhite Frostfang | Wound Head | 1 | 100% |
Frostfang Barioth weapons & armor
Weapons
Armor sets
Gear that needs a material only Frostfang Barioth drops.
Strongest Fire weapons
Sorted by element value. Frostfang Barioth takes extra fire damage.
Quests
Master Rank
Data: Monster Hunter World: Iceborne game files (final version 15.11).