Welcome to the first entry of The Survival Diary. If you are just starting your journey in the brutal world of Frostborn: Coop Survival - Action RPG, you’ve likely found yourself in the ruins of Old Heim. This initial tutorial isn't just a walkthrough; it’s your initiation into the "Path of the Immortal."

In this guide, we’ll break down every step of the opening sequence and explain why your first death is actually your greatest beginning.

Step 1: First Responds and Combat Basics

Your journey begins with a call for help. The game introduces the basic interaction mechanics immediately:

• Healing the Fallen: Approach the wounded residents of Old Heim. To help them, press and hold the Heal button (cross icon) for a few seconds.

• Clearing the Path: Safety is short-lived. You will encounter your first enemies: 4 Draugrs. Use your basic attack button to eliminate them and clear the area.

Step 2: Tools and Breaking Barriers

Midgard requires more than just strength; it requires tools.

1. Inspect the Blockade: Approach the barricaded door and use the Interact button (exclamation mark icon) to realize it’s stuck.

2. Find the Hatchet: Look for a small hatchet stuck in a wooden log nearby. Pick it up using the Hand icon.

3. Breach the Door: Stand in front of the barricade and use the newly acquired Hatchet button to chop through the wood.

Step 3: The Gate and the Lockpick

As you move toward the town square, you’ll find a locked gate.

• Search for the Lockpick: Search the chests in the immediate area to find a Lockpick (Gazua).

• Arriving at the Square: Use the lockpick to break into the main square. This is where the atmosphere shifts.

Step 4: The Keymaster Encounter

Once inside the square, you meet your first true threat. A massive figure looms over you with a chilling command:

"Kneel before the Keymaster."

The Fight Mechanics: The Keymaster is an intimidating boss with 10,000 HP. At this stage, your damage will feel insignificantly low. The fight seems manageable at first, but the Keymaster soon summons Draugrs to assist him. These minions apply an immobilizing debuff, leaving you paralyzed and vulnerable to the Master's heavy hits.

The Inevitable End: Hela’s Power

When the Keymaster invokes the Power of Hela, the fight becomes impossible to win. Between the paralysis and the overwhelming damage, death is certain. However, in Frostborn, death is not the end.

An Angel appears with a cryptic message:

"Forget death, Hela destroyed the gate of Valhalla."

A New Beginning: The Path of the Immortal

You will respawn at your new home—the Camp. Here, you meet the Elder by the wagon, who reveals your true nature:

• The Immortal: You are no longer a mere mortal. Your path is now the Path of the Immortal.

• The Goal: Complete tasks, learn to survive, and eventually, the Elder will help you establish your own District in New Heim.

This tutorial kicks off a 10-Act journey designed to teach you every core mechanic of the game.

📺 Watch the Full Gameplay

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