Chapter 12: Nixtorm - The Icy Peaks

Brave the Nixtorm: The Icy Peaks in Chapter 12 of Pokémon Conquest. Strategy for ice-type matchups and managing terrain effects are covered.

Nixtorm - The Icy Peaks Walkthrough

Chapter 12, Nixtorm, tests your ability to adapt to harsh conditions and overcome the chilling power of Ice-type Pokémon and Warriors who excel at slowing down opponents. The terrain in Nixtorm is often treacherous, featuring slippery ice patches that reduce movement by 1 tile and blizzards that lower accuracy by 15%. Lord Boreas, the ruler of Nixtorm, commands a resilient army that utilizes high defensive stats and debilitating status effects. Expect to face Pokémon with the Ice Body ability, which heals them in hail, and Snow Cloak, which boosts evasion in hail. Moves like Ice Beam, Blizzard, and Aurora Veil will be prevalent, capable of freezing your Pokémon and dealing significant damage. A crucial strategy for Nixtorm is to bring Pokémon with the Flame Body or Magma Armor ability to prevent freezing. Alternatively, Pokémon with the Mold Breaker ability can bypass abilities like Ice Body. Consider recruiting Warriors who can provide speed buffs or immunity to status conditions. Warrior Kael's skill, "Frostbite Ward," grants all allied Pokémon a 20% chance to resist freezing for 5 turns. When facing Boreas, be prepared for his signature move, "Glacial Barrage," which deals multiple hits of Ice-type damage and has a 20% chance per hit to freeze the target. Looting the "Never-Melt Ice" item from the frozen shrine in the western glacial valley can boost the power of Ice-type moves by 20%. Be aware of the "Hail" mechanic, which can activate automatically in certain areas, dealing passive damage to non-Ice-type Pokémon and empowering Ice-type abilities.