Greater Frost Protection Potion
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruThe Greater Frost Protection Potion is a mandatory consumable for the final wing of Naxxramas. It absorbs ~1950-3250 frost damage for 1 minute, critical on Sapphiron and Kel'Thuzad. See the resistance guide.
Effect and stats
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Effect | Absorbs ~1950-3250 frost damage |
| Type | Protection potion |
| Duration | 1 minute or until absorbed |
| Cooldown | Shared potion CD (2 min) |
| On death | Removed |
| Profession | Alchemy |
How to obtain
Crafted by alchemists; stock stacks before farming Naxxramas. Sapphiron is the raid-wide frost resistance check, so potion and FR-gear usage peaks there.
x5 tip: On Sapphiron combine the potion with a full frost resistance set: the breath aura and Ice Bolts hit often, and the potion's one-minute shield covers the dangerous stretch of the air phase.
Who needs it and where
The whole raid wants it on Sapphiron and Kel'Thuzad in Naxxramas, and against Frostbolt-casting mobs. It's the final resist check of Vanilla progression.
How it compares
Vs fire: fire protection potion (MC/BWL). Vs nature: nature protection potion (AQ40).
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FAQ
Where is the Greater Frost Protection Potion mandatory?
On Sapphiron (frost breath aura, Ice Bolts) and Kel'Thuzad (Frost Bolt, Frost Blast) in Naxxramas. Sapphiron is the game's main frost resistance check.
Is one potion enough for Sapphiron?
No, the fight is long — the one-minute potion covers peak stretches while a [frost resistance set](/en/guides/resistance-gear-guide) provides the baseline. Keep several potions.
Does the potion shield stack with resistance?
Yes. Resistance reduces incoming damage while the potion absorbs the remainder — together they give reliable survival on resist bosses.