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God of War – Horns of Veithurgard Artifacts Guide

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Horn 1

After docking the boat, head straight up the stairs leading to where the dragon is (or was) trapped. Turn left at the anchor and keep moving ahead until the path forks. Take the right path and head up the steps in from of the dwarven castle. The horn will be laying next to the corpse of a fallen warrior at the top of the stairs on the left.

Horn 2

After docking the boat,  swing to the left and head down the dock.  Keep going straight jumping over the broken portion of the dock. Vault over the beam to reach the end of the dock where the horn is located near the corpse of a warrior.

Horn 3

After docking the boat, head straight up the stairs leading to where the dragon is (or was) trapped. Turn left at the anchor in front of the dragon to find the horn next to a fallen warrior near the waterfall.

Horn 4

After you dock the boat near a ruined port with a dragon in the background swing to the right and hop over a log.  Interact with the chain device to raise the gate and freeze the gear to the right to prevent the gate from falling. Hop back over the log, take an immediate right, climb up the wall where the gate previously was shut.  Interact with the taller wall scaling it. Once at top turn right and jump down the ledge. Head to the right and break down the weak part of the wooden wall to find the horn next to the corpse of a deceased warrior.

Horn 5

Make your way to the dwarven castle and head up the stairs into the castle. At the top of the stairs turn right and follow the hallway to a room with railing overlooking a flooded section of the castle. Turn the lever to release open a door releasing the water. This will reveal the horn. Head down the path to the left of the lever (facing the lever) to reach the area with the horn. It will be laying on the found next to a deceased warrior.

Horn 6

Make your way to the dwarven castle and head up the stairs into the castle. There will be another set of stairs to the left. At the top of those stairs, you will find the horn laying on the ground next to the corpse of a deceased warrior.

 

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God of War – Otr’s Imprisonment

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Quest Giver:  Breaking a shrine triggers the quest (Veithurgard)

 

Summary:  Break the three shrines to free the captive dragon in Veithurgard.

 

Objective(s):

  • Destroy shrines binding Otr
  • Return to the anchor
*Shrines look like this

1st Shrine

Hurry up the steps leading to the anchor tying down the dragon. Use cover when needed as the dragon will be attacking you using fire. When you reach the anchor, turn right and climb up the short wall. Follow the path to reach the 1st shrine. There will be enemies there that explode upon death. Take care of them while dodging the new lighting attacks the dragon starts to send your way. Destroy the first shrine and head back towards the anchor.

 

2nd Shrine

From the anchor (dragon will be on your right), run straight across in the direction of the waterfall. The path will then fork, take the left path and follow it past a bridge to reach the second shrine. More enemies will be around the shrine. Defeat them and destroy it.

 

3rd Shrine

From the second shrine, there will be an area to drop down to the left of the bridge you just passed. Drop down and turn left towards the giant rock surrounded by enemies. Fight the enemies and proceed right (east) up the stairs. Follow the path to the entrance of the old dwarven castle where two Viken guard the entrance. Defeat them and solve the puzzle to unlock the gate into the castle. Head up the first set of stairs into the castle and turn right heading down the hall, clearing out the enemies as you go. You will end up in a room with a railing overlooking a flooded section of the castle. Contine right through the rock tunnel to reach the 3rd shrine. Take care of the enemies and destroy the shrine while dodging the dragons attacks.

*Door puzzle answer

Return to the anchor

Destroying all the shrines will cause the dragon to stop attacking. Head back to the anchor and have Atreus destroy the skull, thus freeing the dragon.

 

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God of War – Unfinished Business

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Favor Giver: Lake Spirit – Isle of Death (Shores of Nine)

 

Summary: Lighting the braziers in the Shores of Nine gives the wayward spirits the opportunity to ask for help. The light also attracts the attention of enemies. Defeat the enemies and help bring the spirits peace.

 

Objective(s):

  • Explore the islands of the lake
    • Isle of Death
    • Iron Cove
    • Forgotten Caverns
    • Cliffs of the Raven

 

Isle of Death

Interact with the brazier on the isle to light it. Enemies with ice powers will show up looking for a fight. Defeat them and talk to the spirit next to the brazier. He will ask you to help the other spirits trapped around the lake.

 

Iron Cove

Interact with the brazier near the dock.  Enemies will explode as they die and there are a couple nightmares floating around.  Defeat them and talk to the spirit next to the brazier to receive a corrupted remnant which is used to upgrade the versatile warrior’s handle.  

 

Forgotten Caverns

Interact with the brazier near the dock.  Enemies with ice powers spawn. Defeat them and talk to the spirit next to the brazier to receive a corrupted remnant.

 

Cliffs of the Raven

Interact with the brazier to begin the fight. After defeating the first Tatzelwurm, another will spawn along with Viken. Viken is an enemy that uses a big mace to deal damage with a couple of unblockable attacks. He can also heal himself to full health. Defeat them all and you will a corrupted remnant.

 

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God of War – Abandon Ship Artifacts Guide

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Figurehead 1 – Isle of Death

After you dock the boat, climb up the rock wall right in front of you.  Once at the top, turn left to find a pile of rocks next to the rusty crane. Locate the fire jug on the other side of the rocks and throw your axe at it. This will clear the rocks revealing the figurehead next to the corpse of a fallen warrior.

 

Figurehead 2 – Helheim Tower

After you dock at the Helheim tower, take the elevator up. Facing the tower, the figurehead will be on the right side next to the corpse of a fallen warrior.

 

Figurehead 3 – Stone Falls

After you dock, head straight through the gate into a circular area with a giant rock in the middle. In this area, there will be two more gates in front of you on the left and right. Head between them to reach a wall that Kratos can climb. The figurehead is located on the left after climbing up next to the corpse of a fallen warrior.

 

Figurehead 4 – Cliffs of the Ravens

After you dock on the shore, head to the left past the giant corpse. There will be a chain over a ledge that Atreus can drop down for Kratos. Climb the chain and head a little bit passed the chest on and the figurehead will be located next to a corpse on the right.

 

Figurehead 5 – Lookout Tower

After docking the boat, head straight ahead to find the figurehead on the ground near a fallen soldier next to a rune chest.

 

Figurehead 6 – Niflheim Tower

After you dock, take the elevator up. The figurehead will be straight in front of you to the right (facing the tower, the left side) next to the corpse of a fallen warrior.

 

Figurehead 7 – Alfheim Tower

After you dock at the Alfheim tower, take the elevator up. Facing the tower, the figurehead will be on the right side next to the corpse of a fallen warrior.

 

Figurehead 8 –  Tyr’s Temple

Facing Brok’s shop in Tyr’s Temple located in the center of the Shores of Nine, head down the right down the stairs. This will bring you to an area where you can dock your boat. The figurehead will be located here next to the corpse of a deceased soldier.

 

Figurehead 9 – Forgotten Caverns

After you dock, head to the right and up the chain hanging down from a ledge. Take a left and the figurehead will be next to a deceased corpse.

 

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God of War – Treasure Map Locations

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The Boat Captain’s Key (Stone Falls – Shores of Nine)

Head forward a little way after you dock the boat and the treasure map will be lying on the ground.

 

Hunter’s Kingdom (Lookout Tower – Shores of Nine)

After docking the boat, just head straight ahead to see the treasure map laying on the ground.

 

Dead and Bloated (Volunder Mines – Near the Shores of Nine)

Head down the path into the mines jumping over the broken bridge and ending up in the room where you met the Soul Eater for the first time. Jump down to the lower level and head through the gate the Kratos can lift open. Keep following the path hanging to the right until you reach a chain that can be climbed down. Head down the chain and the treasure map will be on the ground to the left.

 

Don’t Blink (Fafnir’s Storeroom – Near the Shores of Nine)

Crouch under the rock near Sandri’s shop in this location and head into the forest area.  Keep following the path, vault up the wall and you will come to a forest clearing with some enemies.  Defeat them and follow the path through the waterfall. The treasure map can be found on the circular platform in the center of the room near the corpse of a warrior.

 

The Turtle’s Tribute (The Witch’s Cave – In the River Pass)

Travel to the Witch’s Cave Lower Level Mystic Gateway and head up the really slow elevator (feel free to grab a snack while you wait). Exit the elevator and take the second right (south). Jump to the lower area and swing to the left to arrive in an open part of the cave directly under the witch’s house. Shoot the light crystal to the right to create a bridge and follow the path to a climbable wall. Climb up the wall to find the treasure map on the right side of the room near a hidden chamber.

 

Island of Light (The Mason’s Channel – Shores of Nine)

Travel to the Mason’s Channel via boat or Mystic Gateway. The treasure map will be on the left if arriving by boat or straight across from you if using the Mystic Gateway.

 

Finder’s Fee (Forgotten Caverns – Shores of Nine)

Head to the Forgotten Caverns directly to left of the Svartalfheim Tower and dock the boat. Follow the drag marks in the sand to a cave and enter it. Head past the Mystic Gateway and swing to the left to find the treasure map. You can’t get this map until the water in the Shores of Nine lowers a second time.

 

The Historian (Ruins of the Ancient – Shores of Nine)

Once you dock, vault over the stone blocking your path under the stone archway to see the treasure map on the ground straight ahead. You can’t get this map until the water in the Shores of Nine lowers a second time.

 

Creation Island (Iron Cove – Shores of Nine)

Dock the boat to find the treasure map staring ahead on the left next to the path further into the island. You can’t get this map until the water in the Shores of Nine lowers a second time.

 

Kneel Before Thor! (Landsuther Mines – Near The River Pass)

Use the entry stone to gain access to the mine and head in. Follow the path and crouch under the rock to come to an open area with enemies.  Head to the right and activate the lever to drop a climbable rock in the middle of the area. Climb up the rock and at the top, shoot the crystal hanging from the ceiling to break the floorboards.  Destroy the enemies that spawn and climb down the hole. Head forward towards the east until you reach the climbable planks. Activate the lever to take the elevator up. The map will be located in front of you.

 

Njords Oarsmen (Northri Stronghold)

See the Family Business guide for the location of this treasure map.

 

The Last Place They’d Look (The Mountain – 2nd visit)

Head to the area in the Mountain that the hidden chamber is located in. Turn right (with the hidden chamber behind you)  and take the elevator in the corner of the room up to the top.  Follow the path to the east and it will be in the tunnel-like room on the floor.

 

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God of War – The River Pass Ravens Guide

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Raven 1

From the Wildwood’s Edge Mystic Gateway, this raven can be found to the left on a rock facing the stone stairs.

 

Raven 2

From the Wildwood’s Edge Mystic Gateway, follow the path across the bridge to Brok’s shop. Lower the gate to the left of the shop and proceed through the area with the spike ceiling ending up on a cliff side with a mountain view. Keep moving forward past the giant circle door with the two statues in front of it and into the cave. Follow the path until you reach the area in the image below, it is the last room of the cave. The raven, which is very hard to see, can be found on the top ledge basking in the light.

 

Raven 3

From the previous raven, head left to exit the cave and jump down to the ground. This will place you in the area of the below image. Look up to find the raven perched on one of the curved bones.

 

Raven 4

From the previous raven, head down the center of the bones until you come to a torch on the wall. Turn right here into a tunnel and follow it. You will exit the tunnel, jump down onto a rock path and keep moving forward. You will end up in the image below and can find the raven on the roof of the first house to the right.

 

Raven 5

From the Witch’s Cave Lower Level Mystic Gate, take the very slow elevator to the top. Once you exit the elevator, take the second right towards the south and follow that path until you are in a big room directly under the witch’s house. Light the crystal towards the south on the adjacent platform to create a light bridge. Cross the bridge and climb up the wall to reach a hidden chamber. Enter the chamber if you can and keep going forward until you reach the room with the Valkyrie in it. The raven will be on the right side of the Valkyrie perched on a statue.

 

Raven 6

From the Witch’s Cave Lower Level Mystic Gate, take the very slow elevator to the top. Once you reach the top, take the first right heading west. At the end of the hallway, climb the wall to emerge from a well just outside the witch’s house. Head south down the hill and vault over the log. Keep following that path until you see a climbable chain on the side of a cliff across from the witch’s house. Climb up that chain and head to the right to see the raven perched on a rock ledge to the left.

 

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God of War – Lost and Found Artifacts Guide

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Toy 1

Head to the Mystic Gateway near Kratos’ house and face the house. Turn to the right to find this toy laying on the ground next to a tree between a stone mountain and a giant rock.

Toy 2

Facing Kratos’ house, turn right and take the path under the wooden archway with the symbol in the middle of it. Keep following that path until you reach a set of stone steps leading up. This toy will be at the base of the steps to the left.

Toy 3

Facing Kratos’ house, turn right and take the path under the wooden archway with the symbol in the middle of it. Keep following that path until you reach a set of stone steps leading up. Head up the steps, jump across the gap, and vault over the log blocking the path. Keep following the path forward to reach a wooden bridge. Cross the bridge, leaping over the gap. Head forward towards the fire torch and turn right. Make your way to the stone structure that is in front of you. When you reach the stone structure, turn right and hop down from the little ledge. Head forward until reaching a waterfall to your left. On the right side of the waterfall, climb up two ledges to reach a smoldering fire. Head past the fire, up a tiny ledge, and over to a chain hanging down a cliff face. Take the chain down and this toy will be to at the bottom to the left of the chain near a fallen tree.

Toy 4

Facing Kratos’ house, turn right and take the path under the wooden archway with the symbol in the middle of it. Keep following that path until you reach a set of stone steps leading up. Head up the steps, jump across the gap, and vault over the log blocking the path. Keep following the path forward to reach a wooden bridge. Cross the bridge, leaping over the gap. Head forward towards the fire torch and turn right. Make your way to the stone structure that is in front of you. When you reach the stone structure turn left towards the stone ruins from the first quest in the game. Head into the ruins and follow the path to the bottom level. Once on the bottom level, move forward to where the big open area with the chain drawn gate is to your left. Take the set of doors on your right to exit the ruins bringing you to a frozen lake. Turn right to find this toy near a little tent near the bridge in front of the ruins.

 

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God of War – The Faces of Magic Artifacts Guide

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Scary Mask 1

Travel to the Witch’s Cave Lower Level Mystic Gateway and head up the really slow elevator (feel free to grab a snack while you wait). Exit the elevator and take the second right (south). Jump to the lower area and swing to the left to arrive in an open part of the cave directly under the witch’s house. Directly in front of you (east), there will be a rock platform with a wind of hel container hanging on the roof with a corpse next to a torch on the ground. The mask is next to the corpse. To get it, head back to the previous room to the giant wood pallet filled will ore. Move the pallet towards the platform with the mask to push the pallet into the cave floor. Doing this will allow Kratos to jump from it to the platform to retrieve the mask.

 

Scary Mask 2

Head through the gates to the left of Brok’s shop in the River Pass and work your way past the spiked ceiling. Jump up the wall and head through the exit. The mask will be located next to a corpse near the edge of a cliff on the right side.

 

Scary Mask 3

Head through the gates to the left of Brok’s shop in the River Pass and work your way past the spiked ceiling. Jump up the wall and head through the exit. Keep move forward into the cave that was opened up by solving the family puzzle. The mask is located to the left of the cave in a room with a hole in the ceiling and a rope hanging down through it.

 

Scary Mask 4

Head to the village ruins past the family cave puzzle. The mask is located next to the corpse of a knight behind a burning building.

 

Scary Mask 5

From the Witch’s Cave Lower Level Mystic Gate, take the very slow elevator to the top. Once you reach the top, take the first right heading west. At the end of the hallway, climb the wall to emerge from a well just outside the witch’s house. Head south down the hill and this mask will be located on the right before the log you can vault over.

 

Scary Mask 6

Facing Brok’s shop in the River Pass, go right and take the path to the left of the bridge with the flaming tree stumps. Turn right past the first group of trees and hop down to the ledge between the stone face and tree to find a fallen knight. The mask will be laying on the ground right next to him.

 

Scary Mask 7

Head through the gates to the left of Brok’s shop in the River Pass and work your way past the spiked ceiling. Jump up the wall and the mask will be on a corpse near the exit.

 

Scary Mask 8

From the Witch’s Cave Lower Level Mystic Gate, take the very slow elevator to the top. Once you reach the top, take the first right heading west. At the end of the hallway, climb the wall to emerge from a well just outside the witch’s house. Head south down the hill and vault over the log. Keep following that path until you see a climbable chain on the side of a cliff across from the witch’s house. Climb up that chain and head to the right to find this mask on the ground to the left near a corpse.

 

Scary Mask 9

Facing Brok’s shop in the River Pass, go right and head across the bridge with the flaming tree stumps. Keep following the path and you’ll wind up near a chain next to a doorway. Climb down the chain and follow the path to the end near the corpse of a knight. The mask will be located on the ground in front of the knight.

 

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God of War – Shores of Nine Ravens Guide

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Niflheim Tower

This raven is located on a crashed boat to the side of the Niflheim Tower.

 

Forgotten Caverns

This raven is on top of a post at the Forgotten Caverns.

To get this raven, dock at the Svartalfheim Tower and take the elevator up. Go through the doors of the tower and walk up to the edge. Look down to see the raven perched on a rock.

 

Alfheim Tower

This raven is located on the figurehead of a sunken ship east of the Alfheim Tower. You will have to wait until the world serpent moves to get this raven.

 

Cliffs of the Ravens

After you dock on the shore, head to the left past the giant corpse. There will be a chain over a ledge that Atreus can drop down for Kratos. Climb the chain and head a little bit passed the chest on the left. North-west of the chest, the raven will be perched on a rock.

 

Lookout Tower

To find the raven at the lookout tower, you will need to first travel to Tyr’s Temple which is located right next to the tower. Head up to the bridge connected to the temple and follow it until you reach the end with the giant double doors. On the right, you will be next to the Lookout Tower and should see some rock ledges that Kratos can climb on. Look for the fire jug next to the rocks and throw the axe at it. This will clear the way to the Lookout Tower. Head down the elevator near your on the bridge and make your way to where the rocks where. A raven will be flying around in the sky there.

 

Stone Falls

Head to the gear that opens the big doors to Veithurgard at the Stone Falls. The raven is to the west on a rock above a waterfall.

 

Buri’s Storeroom

This raven is flying around a giant rock on the north side of the island.

 

Isle of Death

Dock the boat and head to the left. The raven will be located between two rocks and under a boat. You can’t get this map until the water in the Shores of Nine lowers a second time.

 

Iron Cove

To reach this raven you will need to dock at the Isle of Death and make your way to the very top. Once at the top, you will need to zipline down to the Iron Cove. Climb up the wall to reach an area with a broken ship. Head through the middle of the ship and turn right.  Climb up the wood to reach the top part of the ship and look to the left (west) to see the raven flying around a rock.

 

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God of War – Scrolls Guide

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Svartakfheim Scroll (The River Pass)

Facing Brok’s store in the River Pass, head directly left and jump down to the ledge between the two wooden pillars.  Climb down the chain on that ledge and follow the path through the tunnel. Take an immediate right as you exit the tunnel towards the two bridges with a gap between them. Jump the gap and turn left climbing the wall that is right there. Stick to the right and you should be in the location of the hallway in the first image below.  Head down the hallway and turn right. The scroll will be an item you can pick up on the ground like in the second picture.

 

Serpent Scroll (Thoe Mountain)

Head into the Mountain and take a right in the room with the stag sitting in a chair statue into a dark area. Light the crystal with Atreus if needed and jump down to the lower level.  Turn right and vault over the rock wall continuing on the path to another crystal to light. Keep going following the path and eventually, you will reach a tunnel requiring you to crouch. Head through the tunnel follow the path forward. Lift up the rock to proceed further into the cave.  Keep moving forward and vault up the wall leading you to a fork. Take the right path and light the crystal. To the north of the weak wall, follow the path to the next light on the wall. Keep heading down the path into a low cave filled with lots of dead corpses.  When you emerge, head up the stairs to the right of the stag statue to break down the weak wall to find the scroll.

 

The Aesir’s Punishment (Isle of Death – Shores of Nine)

Dock at the Isle of Death and follow the path straight ahead. Take the first left and climb up the wall. Turn right and climb up part of a broken ship to find the scroll.

 

The Soul Eaters (Landsuther Mines – Near the River Pass)

Use the entry stone to gain access to the mine and head in. Follow the path, crouching under a rock to come to an open area with enemies.  Head to the right and activate the lever to drop a climbable rock in the middle of the area. Climb up the rock and at the top, shoot the crystal hanging from the ceiling to break the floorboards. Climb down the hole and move forward toward the east to reach climbable wooden planks. At the top of the planks, destroy the red growth to press forward. Slide along the wall, heading deeper into the mines to come across a soul eater and traveler.  Climb up the wooden planks next to the dead soul eater, jump the gap in the bridge and take a left jumping down. Move forward and climb up the small wall. Jump across the bridge and pull the lever to raise the platform. Take the zipline down and climb up to the level you just gained access to. Boost Atreus to lift the gate to proceed to the next room. The scroll will be on the left.

 

A Son’s Regret (Northri Stronghold)

See the Family Business guide for the location of this scroll.