The Crucible - Muspelheim Trials Guide - God of War Ragnarok Guide - IGN (2023)

The Crucible is an optional Side Quest Favor unlocked upon arriving in the fiery realm of Muspelheim. Like the previous God of War Game, Surtr has placed a variety of combat trials to test your might, but the parameters are now very different than what you may be used to. This guide includes information on how to complete each of Surtr's Trials, and how to unlock the Armor of the Undying Pyres, a Chaos Flame, and all other associated rewards.

  • For strategies on the later Crucible Trials, see our Guide to the Final Challenges

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How to Reach Muspelheim

In order to start this side quest, you must first gain access to Muspelheim itself. Though you can briefly explore part of the realm during the main story, you won't be able to return until you have both halves of a Muspelheim Yggdrasil Seed. Both of them are located in the realm of Svartalfheim, but you will only be able to reach them at different times in the story.

The first Muspelheim Seed Half can be found as soon as you leave Nidavellir and travel into the Bay of Bounty during Chapter 2 - The Quest for Tyr. Simply sail to Modvitnir's Rig in the west and travel to the top of a large wooden platform to find a Legendary Chest holding the seed.

The second Muspelheim Seed Half can only be reached once you have completed Chapter 10 - Forging Destiny, and acquired a very important item to allow you to access new areas. Sail back into the Bay of Bounty to Dragon Beach in the east, and use the item on some wooden scaffolding on the north side of the beach to climb up and jump across to the large wooden bridge. Take a left at the giant statue to find a Legendary Chest covered in gold ore, and destroy it with an exploding jar to get the second half. For a more detailed walkthrough, see our Muspelheim Seed Locations Guide.

Arriving in the Muspelheim Crucible, you'll find a large open arena with a Dwarven Shop nearby. The pit holds a Nornir Chest, but it does not work like others - instead it is tied to various challenges that Surtr has put in place.

You can find three different smaller arenas branching off to the east past the pit with the chest, where you'll find a large sword sculpture with a rune on it. Interact with it, and you can choose one of several trials per arena, and each will test your combat capabilities and improvisation in different ways than just killing enemies.

The first six Crucible Trials can be undertaken in any order, and you can choose a warm up option to try out different gear and abilities before attempting the trial. See the list of guides below for tips on how to clear each one:

F Rune TrialsN Rune TrialsR Rune Challenges
Weapon MasteryFlawlessRing Out ChallengeFeed the RiftPopulation ControlKing of the Hill
  • Recommended Level: 4-5
  • Rewards: Shoulder Guard of Undying Pyres, 100 Kratos XP, 100 Companion XP, 1,000 Hacksilver, 250 Divine Ashes

This challenge is your most standard of the Muspelheim Trials - simply defeat 16 opponents in under 180 seconds. They'll come in waves and consist of standard enemies, though some will be shielded so you will have to employ some tactics to win.

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Your first enemies will consist of a group of three Raiders with frost shields, so wait for them to charge and block or parry before opening up with your spinning Blades of Chaos to sweep them all at one time.

As soon as they are dealt with, two flame shielded Draugr will appear back where you started, aided by a ranged Raider standing on the large block in the middle of the arena. Stay out of line of sight of the Raider Scout while engaging the Draugr with your Leviathan Axe and use Frost Awaken to quickly shatter them, then back up and toss a few charged axes at the ranged fighter - but do it quick before the next wave comes.

Two Grim will quickly join the fray, aided by two Hel-Shadow Archers along the back walls. Be ready to parry both the Grim's staggering attacks as well as deflecting incoming projectiles into them, and keep a look out for two more ice-shielded Wretches to snag with your Blades of Chaos and chuck them at the other enemies. The Grim have a Stun shield you'll need to punch through, which is where empowered shield strikes or Runic Attacks can come in handy.

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The next wave is a doozy, as a tough level 5 flame-shielded Draugr Lord backed by a level 5 Draugr scout will come forth with another stun-shielded Grim in tow. They'll soon be joined by a flame-shielded Nokken, the annoying little enemy that will constantly heal them, so turn all your attention to running down and smashing into the thing before the others can catch up to you.

Once they can no longer be continually healed, let the Draugr Lord come to you and evade its lunges while deflecting projectiles from the scout, and use any Runic Attacks not on cooldown to break their shields and kill them before time runs out.

  • Recommended Level: 4-5
  • Reward: , 500 Kratos XP, 100 Companion XP, 1,000 Hacksilver, 250 Divine Ashes

This trial will require patience and timing more than anything else, as you'll need to defeat 15 enemies without taking any damage whatsoever. The good news is that you won't have to fight them all at once, but some of the enemy configurations will be a pain to deal with, and a simple projectile or swipe at your back can spell doom.

For this run you may want to play it extremely safe and use a Stone Wall Shield to block even staggering hits so you don't leave yourself open, and don't worry about using any defensive or healing-oriented armor or gear since it won't matter here. Instead, we recommend the Armor of Radiance that can enable Realm Shifts on dodging to slow time and let you escape danger or get in a good counter attack.

To start, you'll face off against a few Nightmares and Seidr at range. Luckily they start on the opposite end of the arena and advance fairly slow, so let them come to you can start hitting them with tosses from your charged up Leviathan Axe or spear.

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Once the Nightmares get in range, either deflect their shots or yank them with the Blades to toss at the Seidr to quickly finish them off. This is a great tactic to use as the Seidr will explode when killed, so the further you are from them, the better.

After 4 Nightmares and 4 Seidr go down, Some Draugr Scouts will appear on top of the large blocks in the center and corner of the arena to harass you with ranged attacks, so toss some axes at them as soon as they appear to take them out of the equation.

Another Draugr on the ground will be joined by an imposing Draugr Lord - so be very careful when engaging it due to its unpredictable lunging attacks. Be sure to have your companion peppering them with Sonic Arrows to increase your chance to stun them and stop them from attacking, as it will give you less problems to worry about.

Your next enemy will be a very scary one - a Dodher Gradungr beast, which is very imposing and erratic. To make matters worse, two more Dragur Scouts will appear above to throw projectiles, so make note of their locations to either stay out of their line of sight or quickly focus fire them down.

Like the other enemies, the Gardungr will also usually advance fairly slowly until you get in melee range, so stuff its face full of spears and detonate when it draws close to keep it off-balance. Be sure to ONLY use your Runic Attacks when the enemy is already staggered, as Runic Attacks do not give you invincibility frames, and even if you trade blows, one hit is all it takes to fail. Either play it safe from range whenever possible or shield up to stop its horns before giving swift counter attack without getting too reckless.

Once it's gone, you need only strafe or block the projectiles from the last few Draugr Scouts above and snipe them to win this challenge.

  • Recommended Level: 4-5
  • Rewards: Bracers of Undying Pyres, 100 Kratos XP, 100 Companion XP, 1,000 Hacksilver, 250 Divine Ashes

This is a fairly straightforward challenge, and will test your ability to get enemies out through means other than bashing their face in. For this trial, we highly recommend investing in skills with huge knockback - like Serpent's Snare, Leviathan's Fury, Blazing Explosion, and Rising Chaos. You'll also want to make use of shield bashing with the likes of the Dauntless Shield or Shatter Star Shield - anything that can help knock enemies back and into the lava pits.

You'll need to take out 21 enemies in all, who will come in separate waves, so be ready to move around, adapt quickly, and reposition yourself to try and keep their backs to the lava pits at all times. Thankfully, there's no time limit on this trial, so you can spend as long as you need getting enemies positioned - just be careful not to focus so much that you get blindsided.

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You'll face six Grim first, and if you're quick you can parry their staggering attacks and them right back into the lava pits, otherwise dodge and go for some heavy strikes to slam them backwards. Some of ranged-inclined Grim may try to cling to the walls or ceiling - which you can use to your advantage by having your companion snipe them off their perches and straight into the lava.

Your next two enemies are Draugr, including a level 5 one, so be ready to take it out quickly before they can group up. Try to run up close and position yourself to parry their first strike and shield strike them back, or use Runic Attacks with knockback to finish the fight quickly.

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As another Draugr appears, he'll be joined by three quick moving Raiders. Try not to get surrounded and lead them to a spot with pits nearby to redirect them with targeted slams after dodging or blocking their running dash attacks.

Two Aesir will quickly join after, with one preferring to wait up top on a high ledge while the other charges with a shield. Be mindful of the ranged attack as you slam the other into a pit, then do a precision toss with your Leviathan Axe at the Aesir's legs to cause them to trip and fall down the ledge and into the pit.

Four more Aesier will start falling into the arena after, which may be a good time to use any available Runic Attacks to pierce their shields and send them flying - or if you're starting to get low on HP, enact Spartan Rage and use L1 to charge and toss them as far as you can. After they've been cleaned up, one last group of Aesir will drop in, so be patient to play it safe and redirect their attacks to force them into the pit with strong attacks, and the battle will be won.

  • Recommended Level: 4-5
  • Rewards: , 100 Kratos XP, 100 Companion XP, 1,000 Hacksilver, 250 Divine Ashes

This trial is a bit strange, but it's also easy to get the hang of and complete without too much trouble so long as you don't get distracted. You need only defeat enemies and toss the orbs they drop into a large rift hovering over the center of the arena's lava pit. Take whatever armor and gear you feel most comfortable in, but we recommend something offensive can capable of striking fast and hard, with single-target Runic Attacks.

The orbs enemies drop behave much like thes ones you can get from attacking Ancient Soul Eaters - pick them up with circle and toss then by pressing R1 when facing the rift. You'll have one minute to toss six orbs in, and the enemies you face for the first of two waves are fairly weak and standard. So much, that you can even just smash into the regular Draugr or Seidr and toss them into the lava pits - as they'll spit the orbs back out onto the ledge.

Once Wisps start showing up, just be sure your companion has an arrow to stun them with before you hit them once to defeat them, and keep strafing while tossing more orbs into the rift. You're only main concern is not getting too distracted by constant new enemies - just focus on killing one at a time and tossing their orb in before moving onto the next.

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Once you've cleared the first wave, the next will give you 150 seconds to toss 15 orbs in. It's a bit taller of an ask, but the same rules mostly apply. Smash into the groups of Draugr and launch them into pits or focus them down individually.

When a beefy Hel-Viken shows up, you may notice he's glowing bright green instead of the usual cyan. This means he drops a green orb that scores 2 points, so as long as you aren't being harassed on all sides, try to focus fire him down quick and avoid the icy attacks that might slow you up.

More Wisps and Draugr will likely show up, so move between them taking them out with quick hits to rack up your points and never stop moving! If another Hel-Viken shows up with friends, try using stun attacks to quickly build up his stun meter and take him out of the fight.

The final few enemies will include some nasty Hel Reavers to dodge their sprinting attacks, and a Draugr Lord who its very meaty but is worth 3 points for his blue orb! If you have the time to spare, focus the rest of your Runic Attacks by cycling your weapons to take him out quickly, otherwise try to slow his advance while you hunt down a few easy Wisps, and you should be able to complete the mission before time runs out.

  • Recommended Level: 5
  • Rewards: Girdle of Undying Pyres, 100 Kratos XP, 100 Companion XP, 1,000 Hacksilver, 250 Divine Ashes

This can be a very tough challenge if your find yourself underleveled or sporting weapons that aren't dealing enough damage, as you'll need to be splitting damage between a bunch of annoying smaller enemies and one big tough enemy. Utilizing several area-of-effect Runic Attacks can help with crowd control, but you may also want to have a few high damage single target attacks to burn down the elite fast.

When the battle starts, swing to the far left side where four Grim will appear, and start trying to whittle down all of their health as quick as you can. They tend to scatter and dart around, so pinning them down can be tricky, but if you can catch one and stagger it while having your companion fill it with Sonic Arrows, you can usually stun kill at least one fairly quick.

Not long after, the elite Bergsra will appear, and this is where things get tricky. The second there are more than four total enemies including the elite, you'll have 20 seconds to get the total number back down to four. This means tearing yourself away from the elite to quickly slice apart the Grim - or try to slam one into a wall to quickly build stun and execute one.

Part of your strategy should try to include using the Blades of Chaos for their wide sweeping attacks to whittle down both the Grim and the elite at the same time - until you are running out of time and need to focus one down quick. Be warned, the longer you take, the more that will show up, and you may find you'll need to kill multiple enemies in under 20 seconds!

Be sure to try and corral the the other Grim near the elite, so you can hit all of them with sweeping Runic Attacks, and ignite the Bergsra's flammable gas to hit enemies around it. Then, when the population is under control for a moment, focus your attention back on the elite and use whatever means you can to rapid fire damage against it.

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  • Recommended Level: 5
  • Rewards: 100 Kratos XP, 100 Companion XP, 1,000 Hacksilver, 250 Divine Ashes

Truly the toughest of the six beginning Crucible Trials, this challenge is less about killing fast and more about displacing, crowd control, and rapid movement. And also about killing fast. You'll have to survive three waves of never-ending streams of enemies who will gather in highlighted circles. The longer they stand in these spaces unopposed, the quicker you'll fail the challenge if you don't chase them out by any means necessary. The timer in the middle represents how long you need to survive, while the gold meter that expands on either side is what you need to stop from growing by pushing enemies out.

Note: The meter for how long enemies have been in the ring won't diminish between the two waves, so it will become essential to have a near flawless first wave to give yourself that much more time for the second and third much more longer attacks.

For this challenge, we highly recommend investing in skills and gear that can knock enemies away, similar to the Ring Out Challenge. Using Serpent's Snare, Shield Bashes, and Rising Chaos can get enemies up into the air and away from the rings you need to keep them out, and Runic Attacks that cause explosions or knockback are also essential. Breath of Thamur is also great for creating a large area of effect knockback.

The first wave you'll need to last 40 seconds, and the ring can be found across the gap to the left of your starting position. A few Grim will waste little time showing up, so ram into them with strong attacks or Runic Attacks like Winter's Bite to send them flying.

Remember - you don't necessarily need to kill everyone fast - but you do need to stop stop them from getting back near the ring as much as you can. If you have the opportunity to kill those near the ring, do so, but don't waste too much time trying to chase down enemies who have been knocked to other levels.

After getting a bit of respite from the first round, expect the second to be brutal. This one will last 70 seconds, and will have two rings - the platform at the entrance, plus the one from the previous round, which means you'll need to be constantly keeping an eye on both rings - as enemies will be content to just sit on a ring even if you're not there to fight.

A few Dragur will appear on the right before the Grim on the far end, so if you're quick you can dash over and destroy them - just remember which platforms you can climb up and which you can't, and remember where the handholds are to get around quickly.

Be sure to head back to where the Grim have amassed and kill or push back as many as you can until you notice at least two or three Dragur begin to congregate back across the gap, and swing back over, using Death from Above to slam into them, or a Runic Attack like Breath of Thamur to force them out.

Don't stay too long, as an elite Bergsra will appear back at the far end with a few more Grim. Unlike the smaller enemies, this big guy is a lot harder to push around, so you may need to focus on sustained constant damage and Runic Attacks to stagger him backwards until he leaves the circle, and try to at least get him over to the ledges before swinging back another time to clear out any last Dragur before the round is over. As long as most of the other Grim are gone or displaced, the elite by himself won't be able to raise the meter too much in the final moments.

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Now comes the last and most heart-pounding round: 90 seconds, and three rings, adding one to the platform down in the center of the arena. This is especially difficult as there is no easy way to get up from the low platform to either of the other rings, since you'll either have to grapple to a far ledge some distance from the ring above, or jump across a lava pit and make a hard right to climb up to it.

To make matters worse, the Draugr and Grim will be joined by Aesir and their annoying bifrost attacks. A few will appear early on on the right, so waste no time in using the first 10 seconds to rush and demolish them before turning to see who is approaching the other rings first.

Consider doing a loop of grappling up to the back platform and race to the high platform ring and push anyone here out, and then swinging across to the first platform to Death From Above anyone here and use an extra Runic Attack to hit them with a hard follow up, then run along the far right path to get above the lowest ring and do another Death From Above into it.

Never stay in one ring too long, and prioritize rings with a red glow above all others. Even a yellow ring with 1-2 enemies can wait for at least a couple moments, just keep a mental note of how you left it and come right back when you can.

An Aesir Brute will appear on the lower levels near the end, but it may be more worth it to quickly knock away any of his friends and leave him by himself, as he's also hard to push around and will take way too long to kill. Don't pursue anyone too far from a ring, even if they are at low health, you can slam into them on your next circuit to quickly finish them off and keep moving to the next ring.

Keep your momentum going, and with enough practice you'll be able to clear the first two waves with little resistance and focus entirely on surviving the last wave.

With all six of of the challenges at each Rune complete, return to the large Nornir Chest in the middle of the big arena, and you'll find it is now unlocked. You can now claim the prize of a Chaos Flame - which you can use to upgrade your Blades of Chaos straightaway at the nearby Dwarven Shop. You'll also earn a whopping 10,000 XP for Kratos and 2,500 for your companion, so be sure to upgrade your Runic Attacks!

However, know that your trials have just begun, as a new sword will appear next to the Nornir Chest, locked by a new set of trials back in the previous arenas. A new sets of trials now awaits you, but expect them to be incredibly difficult - so much that we recommend coming back when your power level has reached at least Level 7 before attempting them.

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See our Guide to The Final Challenges for tips and strategies on how to beat these next trials. Be sure to check out some of our other comprehensive guides:

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What is the hardest Muspelheim trial in God of War Ragnarok? ›

Onslaught Challenge (N + R)

Perhaps the very hardest of the Muspelheim Trials in God of War Ragnarok, the Onslaught Challenge requires players to survive in a static ring of fire for five minutes as constant waves of enemies spawn in.

What level should I be to do Muspelheim Ragnarok? ›

A new sets of trials now awaits you, but expect them to be incredibly difficult - so much that we recommend coming back when your power level has reached at least Level 7 before attempting them.

What level should I be for crucible Ragnarok? ›

Completing The Crucible favor rewards players with amazing early-game armor set for Kratos in God of War Ragnarok. The Crucible can be accessed fairly early in God of War Ragnarok. However, it is recommended that players only attempt to complete the gauntlet of challenges at level 5 or above.

What is the best armor for Muspelheim trials? ›

Instead, we recommend the Armor of Radiance that can enable Realm Shifts on dodging to slow time and let you escape danger or get in a good counter attack. To start, you'll face off against a few Nightmares and Seidr at range.

Who is the hardest boss to beat in God of War Ragnarok? ›

GNA. GNA has arguably the most challenging fight out of God Of War Ragnarok's hardest bosses, giving even the most seasoned veterans trouble. Despite having maxed-out stats and gear, most players will still have trouble beating GNA, who is deemed the Valkyrie Queen.

What is the hardest boss in God of War Ragnarök? ›

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  • 8 Heimdall. ...
  • 7 Hrist and Mist. ...
  • 6 Nidhogg. ...
  • 5 Thor. ...
  • 4 Odin. ...
  • 3 The Berserker King. ...
  • 2 The Hateful. ...
  • 1 The Valkyrie Queen.
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How to get 100 in Muspelheim God of War Ragnarok? ›

Muspelheim 100% Completion
  1. Lore 1/1.
  2. Odin's Ravens 2/2.
  3. Nornir Chests 2/2.
  4. Legendary Chests 1/1.
  5. Remnants of Asgard 1.1.
  6. Nine Realms in Bloom 1/1.
  7. Muspelheim Crucible 15/15.
  8. Defend Your Valor 1/1.
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What happens if you complete all Muspelheim trials? ›

By finishing all six final trials, you'll assemble Surtr's Scorched Armor Set and collect a trio of Muspelheim amulet enchantments.

What is the easiest final challenge in God of War Ragnarok? ›

Weapon Mastery (Arena F): Kill 16 enemies within three minutes. This is the easiest challenge by far and just tests your ability to use Kratos' weapons against different foes. We got 1,000 Hacksilver, 250 Divine Ashes, and the Shoulder Guard of Undying Pyres chest armor the first time we completed this challenge.

What is Kratos max level Ragnarok? ›

You can't level up endlessly in God of War Ragnarok, though. Eventually, you'll hit a level cap on both your gear and Kratos himself. The level cap in God of War Ragnarok is level 9 - this applies to weapons, armour, and Kratos.

What is the best armor in the crucible Ragnarok? ›

Steinbjörn Plackart (Chest Armor)

The Steinbjörn armor set is one of the best in the game, and definitely worth the time commitment needed to round up its pieces. By far, the go-to piece is the chest armor, as it grants a ton of defense and a skill that lets you restore health by dealing damage.

What is the best armor for crucible God of War Ragnarok? ›

Surtr's Scorched set is arguably the best armor in God of War Ragnarok, but it's also one of the most difficult and most time-consuming sets to unlock. It makes up for this somewhat, however, with huge stat bonuses to Strength, Defense, and Vitality, not to mention a couple of incredibly useful skills.

What is the coolest Armour in God of War? ›

The best armor in God of War is the Mist Armor, and you can obtain it using Mist Echoes in Niflheim.

Are the Muspelheim trials hard? ›

The normal version of this trial is sort of easy. Just kill 100 enemies. No time limits, no tricks, just a bodycount. There's not even any difficult enemies, although be careful of the heavy sword-wielding Travellers.

Is Valkyrie armor the best in God of War? ›

Valkyrie Armor is one of the most powerful sets of Armor you can find in God of War. This epic set can only be found by defeating the Valkyries that are imprisoned in the realms beyond Midgard, located in Alfheim, Muspelheim and Niflheim.

Who is the most hated character in God of War Ragnarok? ›

God of War Ragnarök's Most Irritating Character Is Heimdall

Heimdall is by far the most annoying god in God of War Ragnarok. He makes this apparent in his first appearance when he dangles Atreus over Hrimthur's Wall in Asgard, carelessly threatening to drop him to his death.

Who was Kratos strongest enemy? ›

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  • Big Poppa Zeus.
  • Cray Cray Uncle Poseidon and his Hippocampus.
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How old is Kratos? ›

In God of War Ragnarök, it's likely that Kratos is around 1,055 years old. He's something of an old man, but as a demigod, he is still more than young enough to hold his own and then some in battle.

Is Odin bad Gow Ragnarok? ›

Odin to Kratos. Odin, also known as the All-Father, is the main antagonist of the Norse Era of the God of War video game franchise, serving as the unseen overarching antagonist of the 2018 video game God of War and the main antagonist of its 2022 sequel God of War Ragnarök.

Is Odin stronger than Zeus Gow? ›

Many die hard God Of War fans may not like this answer but Odin was by far the more powerful of the two.

What happens when you 100% God of War Ragnarok? ›

As far as we could tell from our own playthrough, no additional content opens up, no equipment is unlocked, there's no Trophy, and there's no post-credits scene exclusively available to those who do everything.

Can you repeat Muspelheim trials Ragnarok? ›

The Impossible Trials of Muspelheim, also known as Surtr's Hidden Trials, are trials that are unlocked once you have completed all of the Normal and Hard trials in Muspelheim and defeated the Valkyrie at the top of the mountain. These are the only trials you can replay in Muspelheim.

What is the undiscovered item in Muspelheim? ›

Before you get to The Crucible, you'll see three or four “Undiscovered” collectibles on the Muspelheim map. One of these is the Remnant of Asgard in the Burning Cliffs, another is the Crucible Challenges, which will be revealed as soon as you first arrive in The Crucible.

What do you get for beating the Valkyrie on Muspelheim? ›

Defeat the Valkyrie Gondul, and you'll receive Gondul's Helmet, Asgardian steel, its Epic counterpart Perfect Asgardian steel, the Epic enchantment Leviathan's Eye, the Raging Inferno of Muspelheim Legendary enchantment and the Epic wrist armor Gauntlets of the Valkyrie.

What to do after killing Valkyrie in Muspelheim? ›

After defeating the Valkyrie, all of the swords will reappear with a new set of challenges called the Trials of Surtr. The difficulty of these are described as 'Impossible', so they're a little tricker than the ones you'll have already completed.

Do you have to fight the Valkyrie in Muspelheim? ›

Valkyrie Gondul is one of the nine Valkyries that you can fight as an optional boss fight in God of War. Valkyrie Gondul is found not in a Hidden Chamber of Odin, but at the top of the realm of Muspelheim, in the final 6th arena of Surtr's Trials.

How many endings does God of War Ragnarok have? ›

God of War Ragnarok is a multi-dimensional game. It doesn't just have one ending. There is a second ending to the game that you can access right after completing the main ending. In the secret ending, you get to witness Brok's funeral and pay your respects to him before his body is set alight at sea.

Is there a glitch in God of War Ragnarok? ›

A strange God of War Ragnarok glitch brings Brok of the Huldra brothers back to life at the end of the game around a campfire in Vanaheim, even though the Dwarven blacksmith meets his untimely demise at the hands of Odin during the main story of the game.

Is anything missable God of War Ragnarok? ›

Are there missable items in God of War Ragnarok? Yes, it's possible to miss some unimportant items in God of War Ragnarok. These unimportant items include consumables like Hacksilver from a realm you won't be able to return to. However, all important items should remain accessible at all times.

Can you do a 180 in God of War Ragnarok? ›

How to Quick Turn in God of War Ragnarok. The quick turn move spins Kratos around 180 degrees so he can quickly change direction. It's a handy little manoeuvre that allows you to tackle enemies that might be approaching from behind.

Is Gow Ragnarok bigger than God? ›

God of War: Ragnarok is bigger, with the narrative shared more equally between Kratos and Atreus. However, God of War (2018) has a superior story.

How do you get Kratos to level 7? ›

As you probably have noticed, upgrading your gear is the only way to level up. You could grind in to get the best armors in the game, progress through the story for lots of Hacksilver and XP, or defeat for some seriously good equipment. Whatever works for you, as long as you upgrade your gear.

What is the best early game armor in Ragnarok? ›

The Vidar's Might set, which focuses on increasing strength so that Kratos can defeat adversaries more quickly, is the greatest early-game set overall.

What is the best accessory for Atreus? ›

The general consensus when it comes to armour accessories is that improving the sonic arrows leads to the most effective build. Therefore, Sonic Aftershock, which increases Stun to enemies inflicted with Sonic arrows, is one of the main accessories to aim for.

What is the strongest weapon in God of War? ›

The Leviathan Axe has become as associated with the God of War games as the Blades of Chaos were. For that reason, it is our number one choice for the most powerful of all God of War weapons.

Is Darkdale armor worth it? ›

The answer to that is, Yes! The Darkdale armor can enhance the strength and defense of the player.

What is soulless warrior God of War Ragnarok? ›

The Berserker Cuirass comes with the perk "Soulless Warrior," which temporarily turns Kratos into a glass cannon, whenever he uses a Relic. The player can collect it upon defeating Svipdagr the Cold and the Sisters of Illska, in The Barrens of Alfheim.

What is the hardest difficulty in God of War Ragnarok? ›

Give Me No Mercy is the game's hard mode and is recommended for those with strong combat skills. Timing parries and blocks become a lot more important than in easier modes, while boss battles will no longer feature checkpoints, meaning that players will need to restart from the very beginning if they run out of health.

What's the best difficulty for God of War Ragnarok? ›

The best difficulty to select, for most players, will be Balance. This difficulty provides a moderate challenge, where you'll need to take time to learn the combat and think about the gear you're using, without impeding the pace of the overall story.

How difficult are the Muspelheim trials? ›

The normal version of this trial is sort of easy. Just kill 100 enemies. No time limits, no tricks, just a bodycount. There's not even any difficult enemies, although be careful of the heavy sword-wielding Travellers.

Is there a trophy for the hardest difficulty in God of War Ragnarok? ›

Are there trophies attached to specific difficulties? Unfortunately, no difficulty trophies are available in God of War Ragnarok. There are 36 trophies to acquire, and none of them are related to the difficulty level you select.

How long does it take to beat God of War Ragnarok 100%? ›

When focusing on the main objectives, God of War: Ragnarök is about 26 Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 53 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Who is the secret boss in God of War Ragnarok? ›

The Everlasting Dragon

If you're in the Svartalfheim realm, there's a secret boss you may want to find called The Everlasting Dragon. This boss is found while you explore Dragon Beach.

Is Ragnarok better than Gow? ›

Though God of War: Ragnarok is technically superior to its predecessor in every way, it lacks the advantage of being subversive. If God of War was revolution, Ragnarok is evolution. God of War was a complete and creative reimagining of a famous franchise.

Do you need to 100% God of War Ragnarok? ›

Are There Any Missable Trophies? God of War Ragnarok has no missable Trophies. The game can be completed 100% in a single playthrough, and you'll be able to continue exploring and mopping up any outstanding Favours or side-quests after finishing the main story. As such, feel free to play the game however you want to.

Is God of War Ragnarok too easy? ›

The gameplay is very smooth, and Kratos involves in easily fought battles. The enemies deal very less damage to you so boss fights are less intense and you easily win them. In-game gear upgrades are least important because the gameplay is at the easiest difficulty level, so you don't have to care for it.

How do you beat the Muspelheim trials in Ragnarok? ›

Basically, stay alive by quickly killing 22 enemies. There's no real strategy to this trial other than to be quick and aggressive. Make use of heavy runic attacks to dole out damage quickly to multiple enemies at once. In the latter portion of this challenge, Nokkens will spawn keeping your enemies alive.

Is Ragnarok an easy platinum? ›

Full list of trophies in God of War Ragnarök. There are a total of 36 trophies in God of War Ragnarök, with one Platinum, four Gold, 15 Silver, and 16 Bronze to unlock. Getting all of them won't be easy but is definitely possible thanks to a mixture of simple and more complicated unlocks.

Can you platinum God of War Ragnarok in one playthrough? ›

In order to get the Platinum Trophy in God of War Ragnarok, simply collect all of the other Trophies listed on this page. You can get them all in a single playthrough, and you can continue playing once you've finished the main storyline.

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