Build the trigger first
Take Default Sword and Shield into Frost Shard, then Blizzard’s Eve. Spending Dash Count triggers Blizzard Hammer at reduced damage. Save a charge for escape instead of spending every dash on damage.
Opening and upgrade order
Start with Ice Wings and Compression Bandage. Upgrade Ice Wings for additional Ice Armament triggers. Add Battle Bracelet of Lerid and Elastic Band; the bracelet must reach its dash-to-Evasion effect before the pair can refill charges through dodging.
Talents and Combo direction
The Skeleton variant uses 20 Endure, 20 Willpower and 5 Ingenuity. Our 50-point alternative adds 5 Ingenuity. Work toward Glacier and Ice Armament while retaining defensive pieces; do not assume a fully upgraded bag from the opening.
Dash through attacks with timing
The recovery loop depends on triggering Evasion, not simply pressing Dash. Mistimed movement can still take damage. White Wolf changes dash invulnerability and is a poor fit for this dodge-based variant.
Avoid the high-difficulty trap
A successful Hard-40 run does not make this an automatic Hard-50 clear. If you keep getting hit or charges do not return, lower the difficulty and check the bracelet upgrade, Evasion triggers and timing before adding damage.
When to pivot
If Blizzard’s Eve does not appear, keep a conventional Ice Sword and Shield setup. If the recovery pair is incomplete, play around natural dash recovery and guard instead of forcing uninterrupted dashes.