God of War Ragnarok Alfheim guide: All Odin’s Ravens, Nornir Chests

God of War Ragnarök brings all nine of the Norse realms to life, unlike its predecessor, which only let you visit five. However, one of the biggest realms you’ll visit in Ragnarök comes early, and will be familiar to those that played God of War (2018): Alfheim.

This time around, Alfheim is a little different, and is feeling the effects of Fimbulwinter in its own unique way. In this guide, we’ll help you collect all of the various treasure chests, Odin’s Ravens, Artifacts, and more as you go on your adventure with Kratos, Mimir, Atreus, and Tyr.

The Strond

The Strond is the entrance to Alfheim, and will take you up to the Temple of Light. It didn’t appear in the first game, and establishes that Alfheim is now more of a desert tone than the bright, watery, and beautiful realm seen in God of War (2018).

Lore – Broken History

Immediately after walking through the Mystic Gateway, walk forward.

Kratos reads some runes on a wall in God of War Ragnarok

On the statue in front of you, before you head up the left path toward the Temple of Light, you’ll see some runic writing on the wall. Investigate it for the “Broken History” entry.

Lore – The Living Desert

From the Mystic Gateway, walk up the left path until you reach a crack in the wall that you need to squeeze through. Stop.

Kratos reads lore off of a tablet in God of War Ragnarok

Instead of going through the wall, drop off the left side of the rock you’re currently on. You’ll see a lore marker right in front of you. Read it to get the “Living Desert” entry.

Nornir Chest

After squeezing through the rock crack we mentioned above, drop down immediately to your left.

Kratos stands in front of a Nornir Chest in God of War Ragnarok

You’ll see the Nornir Chest right in front of you when you land. This is a brazier chest, and you’ll need to find the three matching Braziers nearby if you want the treasure.

Brazier 1

Kratos lights a brazier in God of War Ragnarok

The first brazier is directly behind you if you’re looking at the Nornir Chest. It’s tucked in some rocks over the ledge. Turn around and light it up.

Brazier 2

Walk forward past the Nornir Chest until you hit the wall. Look over the left edge of the cliff to find the second brazier. Burn it.

Brazier 3

The third brazier is a bit of a journey (although you can activate it from below if you have Hex arrows already).

Climb back up to where you were before you dropped down for the Nornir Chest. Move forward, climbing the wall and then grappling. When you reach the landing with the circle on the ground, turn left and drop off the ledge. Look up and you’ll be able to reach the brazier from your new position.

With all three braziers lit, go grab the Nornir Chest.

Odin’s Raven

After the Nornir Chest, climb back up and proceed along the path. Drop down from the higher area with the circle on the ground and inch forward.

Kratos prepares to strike down one of Odin’s Ravens in God of War Ragnarok

Immediately after you turn the corner, you’ll see an Odin’s Ravens sitting on a dead tree behind a pillar. Get a little closer to the tree and use your ax to kill it.

Artifact – Kvasir’s Poem

Continue forward until you reach the locked room with the purple crystals. Follow the instructions and use your Leviathan Axe to open the door.

Kratos looks for an Artifact in God of War Ragnarok

After the puzzle, walk forward and off the ledge in front of you. When you land, turn left and break the pots blocking the small cave. Walk into the cave and grab one of Kvasir’s Poems.

Legendary Chest – Skadi’s Edge light runic attack

Follow the exact path we laid out for Kvasir’s Poem above.

Kratos opens a Legendary Chest in God of War Ragnarok

When you reach the cave, the Legendary Chest is sitting right next to the Artifact. Open it up to get Skadi’s Edge, a light runic attack.

Artifact – Tributes to Freyr

Continue forward until you reach the large block that’s blocking your path. Lift it and then walk to the right. If you reach the door to the Temple of Light, you’ve gone too far.

Kratos stands in front of an Artifact in God of War Ragnarok

To the right of the block, near the boulder with the shiny cracks on it and a Nornir Chest you can’t unlock yet, you’ll find the first artifact in the Tributes to Freyr collection.

The Temple of Light

The Temple of Light is one of the biggest returning locations from God of War (2018). Here you’ll adventure through the holy structure with Tyr, Atreus, and Mimir in an attempt to find a hidden meaning in an old Jötnar shrine.

Lore – The Bifrost Bridge

Follow the path in the Temple of Light until you come across the giant pillar of light shooting out of the water. To your right, you’ll see a massive spiral staircase. Climb it and keep to the left.

Kratos stands in front of a lore scroll in God of War Ragnarok

As soon as you reach an edge on the staircase that you can jump off of, do it. This will lead you to a lower level in the temple. Kill the enemies and then take a quick detour down a hallway on your left. You’ll find the “Bifrost Bridge” Lore scroll sitting here.

Legendary Chest – Hades Retribution light runic attack

Follow the path to reach the Lore scroll that we describe above. Down the left hallway with the scroll, drop off the side again to reach an even lower level of the Temple.

When you land, go left again and walk forward. You’ll find a Legendary Chest here. Open it to get the Hades Retribution light runic attack.

Odin’s Raven 1

Follow the pathway we described for the lore scroll above. When you reach the lower area (not the lowest area with the chest), walk past the hallway with the lore scroll until you reach a gate.

Kratos takes aim at one of Odin’s Ravens in God of War Ragnarok

Behind this gate is the Odin’s Raven you’re looking for. You’ll need to use a purple crystal to get it. However, the purple crystal behind the raven won’t allow you to destroy it.

Kratos aims his axe at a purple crystal in God of War Ragnarok

Look for a column to your left, which has some purple crystal gunk on it. Position Kratos as we’ve positioned Kratos the image above (with the crystal on your right and only a few feet away) and aim at the bottom left-hand corner. The purple line should light up blue. When it does, throw the ax to hit the bird.

Artifact – Kvasir’s Poem 1

Return to the spiral staircase and climb until you reach the top. Turn right before the light gate and use your grapple to climb up to the landing above.

Kratos grabs an Artifact in God of War Ragnarok

Up here, walk to your left and you’ll find one of Kvasir’s Poems sitting on the balcony.

Legendary Chest – Hilt of Gram relic

Continue past the light elf combat arena until you reach a light gate where you need to use a crank on the left side of the area to lower a purple crystal lantern. Jump down to the crank and take a right through the circular double doors.

Walk forward and pull the chain until you can’t pull it anymore. Use your ax to aim at the purple crystal mirror. When it lights up blue, throw your ax and leave it where it sticks. Let go of the chain and recall your ax to drop the chest. Climb down and open the chest to get the Hilt of Gram relic.

Artifact – Kvasir’s Poem 2

After you solve the cog puzzle that we mentioned above, and walk through the light gate, hang left.

Kratos grabs an Artifact off a table in God of War Ragnarok

You’ll see a little room with a table, on which is one of Kvasir’s Poems. Grab it and move on.

Legendary Chest – Rune-Engraved Release accessory

This Legendary Chest is a little tricky. Proceed through the Temple of Light until you enter the big dark room where you’ll need to grapple across a series of suspended gold discs to reach the other side.

Climb down and grapple to the first disc. When the game sets your camera at the red grapple point leading you toward the main quest, turn left instead and grapple to the other grapple point at your eye level. Keep grappling along this path until you’re on solid footing.

When you reach flat ground, turn right and use your Blades of Chaos to swing the purple crystal lantern to the right. As soon as you can see the crystal, hit the lantern with your ax to break the light crystal on the wall.

Kratos stares down a Legendary Chest in God of War Ragnarok

With the crystal broken, turn left again and grapple up to where the chest is. Walk forward and open it to get the Rune-Engraved Release accessory. Lift the door to your left to get back onto the main path.

Nornir Chest

Proceed along the path until you reach the Light bridge with the shattered statues. Cross to the other side and then look right to find a Nornir Chest.

Kratos prepares to open a Nornir Chest in God of War Ragnarok

This is a bell chest, which requires you to make sure all three bells are ringing at once to unlock the seals.

Bell 1

Kratos takes aim at a Bell in God of War Ragnarok

For this bell, walk over to your right and use a sonic arrow to destroy the ore blocking it. Then return to the Nornir Chest.

All of these bells are pretty quick, so you’ll need to move fast. Standing at the chest, look toward the first bell and throw your ax at the purple crystal.

Bell 2 and 3

Kratos takes aim at two Bells in God of War Ragnarok

The second and third bells are both visible while standing next to the chest. After ringing the first bell via the purple crystal. Move left while recalling your ax. Throw the ax at the bell in the distance on the left and then immediately recall your ax and hit the bell next to the chest.

If you do this fast enough, you’ll break all three seals and gain access to the Nornir Chest.

Odin’s Raven 2

From the Nornir Chest, walk forward until you reach a pillar of light. Inch forward again until you find yourself on some stairs flanked by two purple crystals. Look out and to your left to a small turret with a tree wrapped around it.

Kratos looks for one of Odin’s Ravens in God of War Ragnarok

On this ledge, you’ll see one of Odin’s Ravens bouncing back and forth. Use your ax to kill it.

Lore – Limitless

Continue through the Temple of Light until you reach the massive pillar of light elevator that Tyr helps you open. Before you go up the stairs and take the elevator, turn right and use the grapple point to reach a small, circular platform.

Kratos reads some runes in God of War Ragnarok

When you land, look right and read the runes on the wall to get the “Limitless” entry.

The Canyons

Once you return Tyr back to Sindri’s house, you’ll be able to enter The Canyons. This area isn’t much of an area at all, and is really more of an interlude. Still, there’s a shop, an Odin’s Raven, and two lore pieces to find here.

Lore – “Vulture’s Gold” Treasure Map

After sending Tyr through the mystic gateway and opening up the Canyon, walk forward until you reach a glowing item on the ground (next to a spear planted in the sand).

Kratos grabs a treasure map off the ground in God of War Ragnarok

Pick up the glowing item to reveal a new piece of Lore: the Vulture’s Gold treasure map. You can use the hint here to find a piece of loot later in the game. (Head down to our entry on The Barrens area if you want help on this puzzle.)

Odin’s Raven

Proceed forward until you reach Sindri’s camp. On the left is the entrance to the Barrens. But on the right is a fenced off area with some pillars.

Kratos prepares to destroy one of Odin’s Ravens in God of War Ragnarok

Look over the fence on the right and you’ll see one of Odin’s Ravens soaring around the area. Bring it down with your ax.

Lore – U-natur-liker

Walk up to Sindri’s shop and the mystic gateway in The Canyons.

Kratos prepares to read some runes in God of War Ragnarok

But instead of taking the step up to reach the shop, look left and walk forward a few steps. You’ll see a lore pillar. Read it to unlock the “U-Natur-Liker” Lore entry.

The Below

The bottom right area of The Barrens offers a cave, which is mostly used for the Secret of the Sands quest. (You can tell you’re at the right cave because it’s lit up with fire all around it.) By doing this quest in The Below, you’ll free a captured creature and stop the constant sandstorm raging in The Barrens.

Secret of the Sands Favor

Make your way to the cave in The Barrens, which is in the bottom-right part of the map. If you turn right after leaving Sindri’s camp, you should arrive in no time.

Kratos enters The Below in God of War Ragnarok

When you drop down, proceed forward through an army of dark elves along the path.

Kratos breaks some Dark Elf corruption in God of War Ragnarok

This section is very linear, but the game will block your path with the corruption puzzles first seen in God of War (2018) mixed with the purple crystal puzzles introduced earlier in Ragnarök’s version of Alfheim. Bounce your ax off of the purple crystals and hit all three corruption pods at once.

These puzzles often look significantly more complex than they actually are. If you’re unable to make the throw, move Kratos someplace else and try again. This quest is all about angles, so just try someplace new if you’re having trouble.

Kratos looks at a Hafgufa in God of War Ragnarok

Once you’ve freed the Hafgufa (that’s the big-ass jellyfish) underground, you’ll need to release it back on the surface. Follow the quest marker and look into the sky for one of God of War Ragnarök’s more beautiful spectacles.

Lore – Patience

Proceed through the cave until you reach the large room with a lot of purple crystals on the walls. Defeat the legion of dark elves that attacks you and then climb up the wall on your right.

Kratos reads some runes off the wall in God of War Ragnarok

When you reach the top, kick the shield blocking the grapple point down and then use your Leviathan Axe to break the dark elf corruption ahead of you. Jump down to the glowing chest. When you reach it, look right at the wall and read the runes to get the “Patience” lore entry.

Nornir Chest

Proceed through the cave with all the purple crystals (which we mentioned above) and grapple up to get out in the open. Take the zipline down. Grapple on the rocks until you reach the other side. When you land, jump down to your right.

After you jump down twice, you’ll be right in front of the Nornir Chest and a bell. As we mentioned previously, this is a bell Nornir Chest, and you’ll need to ring all three at once to get the loot.

Before you do anything, open the gate near the Nornir Chest.

Bell 1

Kratos prepares to ring a Bell in God of War Ragnarok

Climb up one step back toward the grapple points, to the left of the Nornir Chest, and use your ax to break the Corruption. Go back to the grapple rocks and go past where the Corruption was blocking. When you reach your destination, you’ll see the first Bell hanging in the window.

Jump down and open the wooden gate to your right. Then look up and ring the bell in the window with your ax.

Bell 2

Kratos prepares to strike a Bell in God of War Ragnarok

After ringing the first bell, run out the gate and leap down until you reach the Nornir Chest. Throw your ax at the bell right in front of the chest and ring it.

Bell 3

With the second bell rung, walk through the gate you opened in front of the Nornir Chest and ring the third bell. If you do this order fast enough, you’ll be able to turn around and claim the Nornir Chest’s loot for yourself.

Legendary Chest – Shoulder Straps of Radiance

After you free the Hafgufa, make your way back up to the surface.

Follow the path until you crash through the floor with your grapple. Once you land, walk forward and you’ll find the Legendary Chest just sitting there. Open it for the Shoulder Straps of Radiance armor.

The Barrens

The Barrens is the first of two massive areas in Alfheim, and it’s the only one you’ll be able to visit on your first time through the realm of the elves. This area is absolutely packed with stuff to do, and even has an underground section, which hosts the truly excellent “Secret of the Sands” side-quest. (Pro tip: If you want to get rid of the sand storm here as quickly as possible, finish the “Secret of the Sands” ASAP.)

Buried Treasure – Vulture’s Gold – Lethal Detonation accessory

Ride your way into The Barrens and go to the back right area on the map. You’re looking for a giant skeleton of what looks almost like a Lyngbakr. It’s hard to miss.

Kratos prepares to dig up some buried treasure in God of War Ragnarok

Park your sled at the mouth of the beast and walk inside. Under the teeth you’ll see a glowing gold spot if you picked up the treasure map in the canyon. Walk up and interact with the spot to dig up your first buried treasure and the Lethal Detonation accessory.

Odin’s Raven

Make your way to the skeleton we mentioned above, in the top right corner of the map.

On the right side of the skull, in the right eye socket, you’ll see one of Odin’s Ravens just sitting there. Throw your ax at it.

Lore – The Desert of Our Ignorance

Make your way to the skeleton in the top right corner of the map, which we detailed above.

Kratos reads some runes off a tablet in God of War Ragnarok

Go through the skull and into the beast’s body. Kill the enemies inside. Follow the spine down until you reach a cliff that you can climb. Instead of going up, look right and you’ll find a lore panel. Read it to get the “Desert of Our Ignorance” entry.

Artifact – Kvasir’s Poem

Go to the skeleton in the back right corner of the map, which we detail above.

Kratos grabs some Artifacts off the ground in God of War Ragnarok

Fight your way through the beast, entering via its throat. When the enemies are dead, follow the spine until you reach a wall you can climb up. When you reach the top, look to your right and you’ll find one of Kvasir’s Poems.

Legendary Chest – Belt of Radiance

Make your way to the giant skeleton in the back right of The Barrens.

Work your way inside the belly of the beast and follow the spine until you reach a wall that you can climb. At the top, walk forward and you’ll see a giant, golden chest. Open it to get the Belt of Radiance armor.

Odin’s Raven 2

Make your way to the broken elvish temple in the top left of The Barrens map, just under the word “the.”

On the left side of the temple, you’ll see a dead, twisted tree. You’ll see one of Odin’s Ravens on the trunk. Slay it.

Artifact – Tributes to Freyr

Make your way to the broken elvish temple in the top-left part of the map, which we mentioned above.

Kratos grabs an Artifact off the ground in God of War Ragnarok

Climb into the temple via the front wall and clear out the dark elves. Once the coast is clear, walk right and down the stairs. You’ll find a Tribute to Freyr Artifact lying next to a lore pillar, which is…

Lore – The Tower’s Purpose

Travel to the elf temple near the top-left of the map and climb inside.

Kratos reads a lore tablet in God of War Ragnarok

After you’ve killed the enemies, walk down the stairs to your right and inspect the Lore pillar to get the “Tower’s Purpose” entry.

Lore – The Lost Pages 1

Make your way to the same elf temple we described above, just under the “The” on the map.

Kratos picks up some Lost Pages in God of War Ragnarok

Make your way inside and kill all the dark elves. Take the path to the left and you’ll see a little scroll lying on the ground. Pick it up to get one of The Lost Pages.

Legendary Chest – Gauntlets of Radiance

Make your way to the elf temple in the top-left of The Barrens map one final time.

Enter inside and take the left path. Open the gold and glowing Legendary Chest to get the Gauntlets of Radiance gloves.

Nornir Chest

Make your way to the rock island between the skeleton and the elf temple in The Barrens — just under the first R on the map.

You’ll see a large square building and a rock lip that you can step up. Up the step, you’ll find the Nornir Chest. This is another brazier Nornir chest, and it’s a little tricky.

Brazier 1

The first brazier is, as usual, right next to the Nornir Chest. Turn left and light it up with your Blades of Chaos.

Brazier 2

Jump off the lip near the Nornir Chest and hang right around the island. Eventually you’ll see a brazier. Continue along to the back until you’re within range, then light it with the Blades of Chaos.

Brazier 3

The final Brazier is a little tricky. Continue along to the back of the building, on the opposite side of the Nornir Chest. Line up your ax shot to cleave the three Dark Elf Corruption pods. With this done, return to the Nornir Chest.

Now look up at the top of the building and you’ll see the third Brazier. Throw the ax at the red pot to detonate it (you can also direct Atreus to shoot an arrow), lighting the brazier and opening the chest.

Draugr Hole

Look on the map of The Barrens and you’ll see three little plateaus on the left side. Go to the furthest left one, which is also the biggest.

Kratos fights The Hateful Draugr in God of War Ragnarok

Go around to the front and find the entrance. Climb up and face down The Hateful once again in the Draugr Hole.

Legendary Chest – Rond of Affliction

Go to the entrance of The Barrens, and head to the large, circular gateway — like you’re coming from Sindri’s shop. Turn right immediately and keep an eye on the nearby walls. When you see a crack that you can squeeze through, stop and get off your sled.

Once inside, you’ll see some dark elf corruption. Stand next to the bulb in front of you and look up and to the left for the other two. Throw your ax at the purple crystal and bounce the ax into the two nearby bulbs. Once it’s passed through the second, recall your ax. If you’re in the right spot, it should shoot back into your hands at the perfect angle and destroy the third bulb.

With the corruption removed, walk up and open the nearby Legendary Chest to get the Rond of Affliction.

Artifact – Tribute to Freyr

Go to the entrance of The Barrens and turn right. Squeeze through the gap in the wall that we mention in the Legendary Chest entry above.

Kratos picks up a Tribute to Freyr in God of War Ragnarok

Once inside, head to your right and grab the Tribute to Freyr Artifact off of the ground.

Lore – Gulon Cull

Head to the right-most area of The Barrens, south-east of the giant skeleton. When you reach the circular arena with elf statues all around and what appears to be a gravestone in the middle, hop off your sled.

Kratos reads some lore off a tablet in God of War Ragnarok

Walk toward the cliff wall and you’ll see a very obvious Lore marker just sitting there. Walk up and read it to get the “Gulon Cull” lore entry.

The Burrows

The Burrows is the first place you should visit once you gain access to the the Forbidden Sands, as it holds “Song of the Sands” side quest. Once you complete the quest, the sandstorm outside will go away, and you’ll be able to safely adventure through the The Forbidden Sands.

Lore – Sacrifice

Enter the Burrows and proceed through the platforming sections until you reach the first big combat arena. (You’ll know you’re in the right place when you see an exit that’s a crack in the wall.)

When you enter the arena, turn left and you’ll see some glowing runes on the wall. Kill all the enemies and then come back to read them and get the “Sacrifice” lore entry.

Legendary Chest – Hel’s Touch Light Runic Attack

Continue through the Burrows until you reach a room with a half circle exit. Climb up to the exit and then turn around. Look to the left wall and you’ll see some corruption goop.

Throw your ax at the purple crystal under the corruption to destroy it. Climb back down and use the new grapple point to reach a high area above where you’ll find the Legendary Chest.

Open it to get the Hel’s Touch light runic attack for your Leviathan Ax.

Legendary Chest – Nemean Crush Heavy Runic Attack

Continue through the Burrows until you free the Hafgufa. When you drop down from the old prison, you’ll see a Legendary Chest right in front of you.

Open it for the Nemean Crush heavy runic attack for your Blades of Chaos.

Artifact – Tribute to Freyr

Right next to the Legendary Chest we describe above — just to the left, along the wall — you’ll find another artifact.

Pick it up to get another part of the Tribute to Freyr collection.

The Forbidden Sands

Ah, the Forbidden Sands, one of the largest single areas in the game. This place is packed with Favors and items for you to collect, and you can do it all once you’ve finished your first trip to Vanaheim.

Song of the Sands

As we mentioned in the Burrows section above, you should complete the “Song of Sands” quest first by going through the Burrows. If you skipped that section, we highly recommend jumping back up and starting there, as it’ll stop the sandstorm raging in the Forbidden Sands.

Odin’s Raven

Once you free the Hafgufa, walk northwest to the small arena with the massive statue of Freyr. Hop over the barricade toward the statue and look up.

Kratos takes aim at one of Odin’s Ravens

You’ll see the Odin’s Raven flying above the Bifrost bridge. Chuck the ax at the Raven and move on.

Freyr’s Gift

West of the Hafgufa hole, at the statue of Freyr, you’ll get the “Freyr’s Gift” quest. Go down the Bifrost bridge and move the crystals around until you’ve slotted two crystals in the balcony slots and lit Freyr’s Amulet.

When you’re done, the sand under the statue will start to glow. Interact with the sand to get the Invoke the Storm summon for Freya. As a side effect, all of the other crystallized sand pockets around this area of Alfheim will start to glow. Drive around on your sled and run through them. You’ll need to collect them if you want to defeat a large boss hidden in the area.

Lore – The Enlightened One

Once you’ve reactivated the statue of Freyr, pick up the treasure from the sand and then look directly under the statue.

You’ll see a lore marker sitting there, now activated by the light of Freyr. Read the marker to get the “Enlightened One” lore entry.

Nine Realms in Bloom

When you leave the statue of Freyr, turn right and head to the little pocket in the southwest part of the map. Hug the right side of the wall and go into the alcove, which leads to an upper balcony.

Don’t grapple up, but walk further into the alcove. You’ll find a flower sitting on the ground. Pick it up to start or continue the “Nine Realms in Bloom” quest.

Odin’s Raven 2

Follow the path to the “Nine Realms in Bloom” quest we highlighted above.

Take the grapple up to the balcony in the small alcove in the southwest of the map. When you get up, walk toward the stone troll. You’ll find an Odin’s Raven behind the troll.

Lore – Bjarg Stormr

Follow the path to the Odin’s Raven above. To the left of the troll, you’ll see another lore marker sitting against the rocks.

Interact with it to get the “Bjarg Stormr” lore entry.

The Desert Door

Drive around the Forbidden Sands collecting items from the crystalized sand now that you’ve done the “Freyr’s Gift” quest. You’ll eventually collect two different key halves of the Desert Door key.

Once you’ve pieced the key together, head just north of “the Burrows” text on the map. You’ll see an elevated stone platform with a stone wall blocking your entry. Grapple up on the wall and then grapple onto the platform. Kill the light elves and then use your key to open the gigantic door.

Kill the Grave Belly dragon that emerges from the door to finish the quest.

Artifact – Tributes to Freyr

After you kill the Grave Belly dragon in the “Desert Door” quest, turn right and squeeze through the crack in the wall.

Walk up the ramp and you’ll see another artifact from the “Tributes to Freyr” collection. Grab it.

Yggdrasil Rift

Follow the path we outlined to the “Tribute to Freyr” artifact above. Right next to it is a Yggdrasil Rift.

Activate it and then kill the goobers that come out of it. Once they’re gone, reach your hand back into the rift to grab some treasure.

Odin’s Raven 3

Head just southeast of “The Burrows” on the map, near the rock that’s shaped like a nose. Look up and toward the Hjarta and you’ll see some wooden scaffolding on the rocks.

Kratos takes aim at one of Odin’s Ravens on a rock

Between the two rocks — the one holding up the scaffolding and the one being held up by it — you’ll find one of Odin’s green Ravens perched. Chuck your ax at it to kill it.

Nornir Chest 1

A map showing the location of a Nornir Chest in God of War Ragnarok

Head over to the elven library just south of the “Sands” text on the map. When you reach the rock face that you can climb up, look under the circle carved into the wall.

Kratos takes aim at a broken wall in God of War Ragnarok

You’ll see a crack in the bottom of the wall. Break it open and walk inside.

Kratos looks at a Nornir Chest in God of War Ragnarok

Walk down the path until you reach the Nornir Chest. This is another brazier Nornir Chest. You’ll need to light all three if you want to get at the sweet Nornir treasure inside.

Brazier 1

Turn left from the Nornir Chest and look across the cavern. You’ll see a brazier sitting next to a large stone column and a fire pit. The Nornir Chest is too far away for you to light with your Blades of Chaos. Shoot the fire with your hex arrows to light the brazier.

Brazier 2

Kratos lights a Brazier with Hex arrows in God of War Ragnarok

To the right of the Nornir Chest, you’ll see a column and a cavern. The brazier is near the column. Create a chain of hex sigil arrows from the brazier to the fire pit further into the cave. This one can be a real pain, so be patient and aim toward the bottom of the fire pit, not the stick.

Brazier 3

Kratos paints Hex Sigils on a wall in God of War Ragnarok

With the second brazier lit, create a chain of hex sigils up the column toward the gross corruption window. When the sigils are in place, use sonic arrows to open the window, then hit the brazier with another hex arrow to light the chain.

Odin’s Raven 4

Under the library, to the left of the Nornir Chest in the chasm where you found the first brazier, you’ll see one of Odin’s Ravens flying around.

Wait for it to fly close to the ramp and chuck your ax at it.

Artifact – Tribute to Freyr

Climb up to the elven library in the top right of the Forbidden Sands.

When you reach the balcony, before you enter the actual library, turn right and you’ll see an artifact just sitting on the ground. Grab the part of the “Tribute to Freyr” collection before going inside.

Lore – An Examination of Temporal Significance

Walk into the library and look left to the middle table with an elven statue on it.

Walk up to the table and grab the scroll to get the “An Examination of Temporal Significance” lore entry.

Lore – Lost Page

In the elven library, walk in and look left of the large lore marker.

On the far-left table, in the corner, you’ll find another of the Lost Pages. Nab it and add it to your collection.

Lore – Rules of the Sanctum

When you enter the elven library in the northeast of the map, walk forward into the main area.

By the twisted vines in the back, look for the lore marker. Read it to get the “Rules of the Sanctum” lore entry.

Lore – Forgotten Tower treasure map

When you enter the elven library, turn and then climb up to the balcony. Climb again to get to the second floor.

Walk forward to the bookshelf next to the Legendary Chest. You’ll see a lore scroll on the shelf. Grab it to get the Forgotten Tower treasure map, which is conveniently right here in Alfheim, back where you killed the dragon.

Legendary Chest – Jewel of Yggdrasil

Follow the path to the treasure map we described in the entry above, on the second floor of the elvish library.

You’ll see the Legendary Chest right next to the treasure map, between some shelves. Grab it to get a Jewel of Yggdrasil amulet fragment.

Lore – The Arbiter of Knowledge

Left of the Legendary Chest we described above, drop down onto the first floor of the balcony on the opposite side that we had you come up. (Alternatively, hang right after entering the library and take the grapple point on that side instead.)

On the second landing you’ll see a lore marker. Read it to get the “Arbiters of Knowledge” lore entry.

Favor – The Elven Sanctuary

After you talk to the elves in Freyr’s camp in Vanaheim, you’ll get sent to find the Elven Sanctum in Alfheim. That is the library we’ve been collecting stuff in for the last few entries, in the northwest part of the Forbidden Sands map.

To complete the quest, go up to the second balcony in the library and grab the special book that’s sitting between the red chest and the Legendary Chest. Once you have the book, leave the library and you’ll be attacked by The Maven, a very scary light elf. Depending on where you are in the game, she can be pretty tough. Be patient, and focus on parrying her attacks. Once you’re victorious, walk outside to finish the side quest.

Artifact – Kvasir Poem

When you leave the elven library, drive your sled forward and to the left, down the path toward the Hjarta. You’ll see a small tower on your left.

Hop out of your sled and climb the tower. Inside you’ll find one of Kvasir’s Poems. Nab it.

Buried Treasure – The Forgotten Tower

Before heading to the left side of the area, head back over to the Desert Door where you killed the dragon earlier.

Climb up and look to the left of where you grappled. Dig it up to complete the Forgotten Tower.

Berserker Gravestone

Head toward the Hjarta, where you entered the Forbidden Sands. From where you enter, turn left along the wall. You’ll eventually come across a Berserker Gravestone.

Here you’ll face Hjalti the Stolid, another Berserker. Take him out to claim your rewards and move one step closer to taking down the king.

Legendary Chest — Hardened War Handles

From the Berserker Gravestone, walk forward and to the left, into a cave. Kill the enemies inside. Turn the lantern on the right so that the crystal side is facing the lantern tied up in the bramble.

Kratos paints some Hex arrows on the ceiling

You’ll need to free the lantern here with Hex arrows, which can be a bit obnoxious. Paint some hex sigils on the ceiling from the corruption on the left side of the room to the lantern itself. Burn the bramble and set it free. Point the lantern in the middle toward the one on the right. Stand where you first entered the room and throw the Leviathan Axe at the crystal to destroy the corruption on the left.

Walk left and you’ll find the Legendary Chest sitting there. Open it for the Hardened War Handles pommels.

Nornir Chest 2

From the cave with the Legendary Chest, keep left and follow the path along the wall. Eventually you’ll find a column that’s been turned over. Lift it and walk inside to reach the Nornir Chest.

This is another Brazier Nornir Chest, and you’ll need to light all three brazier to get to the goodies inside.

Brazier 1

The first brazier is right next to the Nornir Chest. While looking at the Chest, scan right until you find the brazier sitting on a column. Burn it.

Brazier 2

Exit out of the small Nornir Chest arena and look to your left. You’ll see a column of rock that has a brazier on top. Create a line of hex sigils up the column, then light it.

Brazier 3

The third brazier is to the right when you leave the Nornir Chest area. It’s inside the large rock formation, sandwiched under the big rock up top and the small balcony it’s sitting on. Connect some hex sigils together to set it ablaze.

The Strond, final cleanup

Once you finish the game, you should return to the Strond for a few quick pickups that you’ll now have access to. Here’s how to get all three.

Hel Tears

From the mystic gateway in The Strond, head forward to the doorway in front of you, rather than up the ramp toward the Temple of Light. When you reach the doorway, look down and you’ll see the Hel Tear.

Jump down and defeat the enemies that pour out of the Hel Tear while your ally defends it, as usual. When you close the tear, grab your loot and head back to the mystic gateway.

Remnant of Asgard

From the mystic gateway, head up the Strond’s main ramp, where you first went with Tyr toward the start of the game. Follow the path toward the Temple of Light until you eventually stumble on an Asgardian Camp — you have to walk through it to get to the temple.

Kill all the enemies here and claim the chest behind them to complete this Remnant of Asgard.

Nornir Chest

From the Remnant of Asgard, right in front of the Temple of Light, you’ll find a Nornir Chest you’ve passed by before. But this time, armed with the Draupnir Spear, you’ll be able to open it up.

The Nornir Chest is just to the right of the rock you had to lift up in order to reach this area. It’s nuzzled under some wood. As we mentioned before, it’s a Draupnir totem Chest, and you’ll need to pin all three totem before detonating your spear if you want to get the loot inside.

Totem 1

The first totem is located directly to the right of the Nornir Chest, sitting on some rocks.

Totem 2

Do a 180º from the Nornir Chest. You’ll see a tree immediately behind you. Past this tree, next to the tree in the distance, is the second totem. Pin it.

Totem 3

To the left of the Nornir Chest is a rock wall you can blast through with your Draupnir Spear. On the other side, you’ll find a mystic gateway. To the left of the gateway is a large window. Look through the window to see the final totem nuzzled up against the rock wall. Pin it.

The Barrens, final cleanup

After you’ve finished the game, you’ll finally be able to clear the final two blips off of your map in the Barrens. Head back in and keep to the right.

Remnant of Asgard

When you first enter the Barrens again, after you’ve finished the game, keep right. You’re looking for a large arena of rubble and a shining shimmer in the sky. (You can also look on your map, as the Remnants of Asgard are usually shown there.)

Roll up to the Remnant and prepare for a fight. You need to kill two big Einherjar baddies, who are high level. If you haven’t maxed out your gear yet, consider saving this for later. Once they’re dead, open the chest.

Berserker Gravestone

Just east of the Berserker Gravestone, in the circular arena in The Barrens, is one of the Berserker Gravestones. Outside of the final Berserker boss, this is probably the most difficult Gravestone in the game, as it pits you against Svipdagr the Cold and her two goons — yes, three boss-level enemies at once.

Kratos approaches a Berserker Gravestone

The two goobers share a health bar, so take them down first and then focus on Svipdagr. Patience is the name of the game here, so attack slowly and doge a lot and you’ll eventually take them out.

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