Snowite is one of the more powerful Legendary ores in The Forge, and knowing what it does helps you decide when to use it in your gear.
What does Snowite do
Snowite is a weapon-only ore, so it can’t be used to craft armor or shields. When you forge a weapon with Snowite, it gains a special effect:
- On hit, there’s a 30% chance to apply a 15% slow to the enemy.
- This slow reduces both the enemy’s attack speed and movement speed by 15% for a short duration.
This makes Snowite especially useful against fast enemies or bosses that rely on quick attacks, since slowing them down gives you more time to dodge and counterattack.
How it affects your weapon stats
Like other ores, Snowite has a multiplier that boosts the base stats of your weapon (damage, crit, etc.).
- Snowite has a higher multiplier than both Darkryte and Arcane Crystal, which are Mythical-tier ores.
- This means a weapon with Snowite will generally have higher raw stats than one made with those Mythical ores, assuming the same ore count and quality.
Because of this, Snowite is often considered a top-tier choice for high-damage weapons, especially when combined with other strong ores like Demonite or Platinum.
How to get Snowite
To obtain Snowite, head to the Frostspire Expanse region in The Forge where you’ll need to mine Icy Pebbles, Icy Rocks, Icy Boulders, and Small Ice Crystals. Snowite has a very low drop rate of 1 in 4,325, so expect a lot of farming and patience.
Using Snowite effectively
Snowite is best saved for your main weapon, such as a sword, axe, or hammer that you use in boss fights or difficult caves. Since it only works on weapons, avoid using it on low-tier or temporary gear. To get the most value, pair Snowite with high-multiplier ores like Demonite, Darkryte, or Platinum to maximize both damage and utility.
Snowite shines in crowd-control–focused builds, as its slow effect stacks well with races, runes, or other effects that apply slow or control. When used correctly, it provides a strong balance of high damage and reliable enemy control, making tough encounters much easier to manage.
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