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The Icy Dragon Sword (commonly abbreviated to "IDS"), like the Fiery Dragon Sword, is a popular sword that is prized for its style. It has a unique look, with its frosty blade (only two twisted "filaments" as a solid core) coming out of the dragon's mouth that acts as the hilt. It only appears with a gold rarity.
Weapon Stats
Icy Dragon Sword (found in the Shiverpeaks)
- Cold damage: 15-22 (Requires 9 Swordsmanship)
- Damage +15% (while Health is above 50%)
Note: Icy Dragon Swords, found in the Southern Shiverpeaks, always come with the same stats. However, they can be upgraded with a sword pommel to give them an additional bonus.
Icy Dragon Sword (obtained through Gifts of the Traveler)
- Cold damage: 15-22 (Requires 9 Swordsmanship)
- Inscription: None
"Yakkington had to win a tug of war battle with an Ice Imp for this little treasure!" -Nicholas
Location
The Icy Dragon Sword only drops as loot from Ice Imps in the ice caves in the eastern part of Mineral Springs (see thumbnail). If any party member has the quest Defend Droknar's Forge active in their Quest Log, the Ice Imps will not spawn.
Optimal route to the ice caves in Mineral Springs, starting at Granite Citadel.
Dye
Dye only affects the sword's hilt- it does not change the color of the flame. For a sword with a different color flame, consider the Fiery Dragon Sword. If you don't want an elemental mod, think about the Vampiric Dragon Sword. After thinking about it, you may want to buy it. The Icy Dragon Sword obtained from the Traveler can not be dyed.
Notes
Historical note: Icy Dragon Swords were added to the game on December 21st, 2005. They seem to be an undocumented addition ("hidden Christmas present") by ArenaNet.
In game footage of the Icy Dragon Sword
Historical note: Icy Dragon Swords were blue by default but as of the May 24th, 2007 update they are now gold (and exempt from loot scaling) by default. The update was retroactive, and all existing blue Icy Dragon Swords became gold items.
Historical note: Inscribable versions of the Icy Dragon Sword were added as part of the initial 4th Year Anniversary Update and can be obtained from Gifts of the Traveler.
- The description of the sword obtained from Gift of the Traveler is the reference to the fact that the sword can only be obtained by Ice Imps prior to the Fourth Anniversary update (as well as the rarity of the sword).