Ice Tachi

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The Ice Tachi, like several of the other lowbie weapons quests, can be found in several locations. The easiest way to obtain the sword is from the Mosswart Camp outside of Shoushi. A more difficult challenge can be found in the Underground City.

To begin, visit Brother Gonum of Shoushi - 33.7S, 73.1E and purchase the Green Mire Camp Rumor.

Green Mire Camp Rumor
Mosswarts are attracted to the swamps of this region. Near the Green Mire Grave dungeon, which is quite a ways north (and a tiny bit west) all the way over the river, there is a mosswart camp. One of them has a tachi that does ice damage. As you know, ice is useless against undead, but good against some other monsters. Don't go if you're new to the world, though. There are enough other dangers for a newcomer!

The Mosswart Camp
The Mosswart Camp mentioned in the rumor is located near Shoushi, just south of Dungeon Muddy at 27.5S, 71.0E. You'll find the Mosswarts gathered near an Empyrean Ruin. The scenery is beautiful with a giant Empyrean Head nearby. You'll be fighting Creeper, Feeder and Mucker Mosswarts, as well as other low level creatures in the area, such as Reedshark Pups, Skeletons and Carrion Shreths. The Ice Tachi is found on the corpse of a Mucker Mosswart. The sword may be dropped, sold, or given, and there is no timer on the quest.

This entire area is a great place for new players to hunt. A merchant resides nearby at 30.7S, 72.1E providing a convenient way to sell your loot!

Note: An Ice Tachi is also dropped at the Mosswart Shrine near Yanshi located at 14.7S, 48.0E!

The Underground City
If you'd prefer the challenge of exploring a dungeon to receive your prize, head to the Underground City outside of Cragstone - 21.3N, 53.9E (or take the portal from the Subway in Arwic). You'll need to lockpick a door to complete this route.

Map: Underground City

When you arrive, head towards the east wall of the main room. Watch out for those pesky Black Rats! When you hit the far end, you'll be making three immediate lefts then heading up a ramp. You'll encounter many low level Mosswarts, including Feeders, Barkers, Mudlurks and Murkers.

At the top of the ramp, head down the long hall, going north. Don't go through any of the doors you pass. Turn left, then take the ramp up on the west wall. From here, keep heading south (ignore the side passages) until you head down a ramp, and then back up.

At the top of the ramp, you'll be in a small room with a locked door (Resistance 122). Pick the lock and head up the ramp. Take the first passage on the right, then head up another ramp. At the top of the ramp, take a left heading west. You'll be in a small room with a grated door. The Ice Tachi spawns on a Mosswart Mucker in the room beyond the door. It's accompanied by a Chief, a Barker, and 2 Shamans.

Low level jewelry also spawns on the floor along with some specialty foods, such as Salmon and Royal Cabbage!

The Ice Tachi may be dropped and given and you can pick up more than one. It may also be turned in to an Ivory Crafter for an experience reward (one month timer on xp).

You give Ivory Crafter Ice Tachi.
Ivory Crafter tells you, "What a lovely piece of work! Look at the inlay here! Thank you for bringing this to me."
You've earned 10,000 experience.
Ivory Crafter tells you, "I wish to study this in depth. Perhaps I can learn this level of work ..."

You give Ivory Crafter Ice Tachi.
Ivory Crafter tells you, "Thank you, but I have plenty to study for at least a month. Perhaps if you return later I will have time to examine this."
Ivory Crafter gives you Ice Tachi.

If you'd like further adventure, the Underground City is also the site of Thorsten's Cragstone's Armor & Axe!
 

Underground City