God of War Ragnarök is packed with meaningful side content, and many of these quests offer valuable rewards, lore, and gameplay advantages. Below is a curated list of the 10 most important side quests to prioritize during your first playthrough.
Each quest has been arranged chronologically, with spoiler warnings in place so you can enjoy the story without unexpected reveals. Let’s dive in.
Early Game Quests (Before Completing “Groa’s Secret”)
- In Service of Asgard
- How to Start: Speak to the dwarf with the blue favor icon at the bar in Svartalfheim.
- Why It Matters:
- Grants the first Muspelheim Seed Half.
- Unlocks a powerful armor set early on.
- Offers lore on Mimir’s backstory.
- Secret of the Sands
- How to Start: After completing “Groa’s Secret” in Alfheim, speak to Sindri at the blacksmith station.
- Why It Matters:
- Clears the sandstorm in The Barrens, improving visibility and exploration.
Mid-Game Quests (After Completing “The Reckoning”)
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: Complete “The Reckoning” before reading further.
- The Mysterious Orb
- How to Start: Speak to the blacksmith in Vanaheim after “The Reckoning.”
- Why It Matters:
- Begins the hunt for Lunda’s Lost Armor, one of the game’s top-tier armor sets.
- Freya’s Missing Piece
- How to Start: Clear the log blocking the Mystic Gateway near Freyr’s Camp in Vanaheim.
- Why It Matters:
- Offers deeper insight into Freya’s character arc and emotional history.
- Song of the Sands
- How to Start: After returning to Alfheim with Freya, head west in The Barrens and dispel the magical door.
- Why It Matters:
- Clears a second sandstorm, unlocking more of Alfheim for exploration.
Late-Game Quests (After Completing “Forging Destiny”)
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: Complete “Forging Destiny” first.
- Spirit of Rebellion
- How to Start: After “Forging Destiny,” speak to Durlin instead of using the Mystic Gateway.
- Why It Matters:
- Leads to the second Muspelheim Seed Half, unlocking one of the game’s ultimate challenge areas.
- The Lost Treasure
- How to Start: While pursuing “Spirit of Rebellion,” explore Dragon Beach.
- Why It Matters:
- Grants abundant crafting materials.
- Rewards the Runic Attack: Mountain Splitter.
End-Game Quests (After Completing “Creatures of Prophecy”)
⚠️ Spoiler Warning: Complete “Creatures of Prophecy” before continuing.
- Scent of Survival
- How to Start: Automatically begins after finishing “Creatures of Prophecy.”
- Why It Matters:
- Unlocks a massive new optional area in Vanaheim filled with additional quests and content.
Post-Game Quests (After Completing the Main Story)
⚠️ Final Spoiler Warning: Finish the main story before continuing.
- An Important Story Quest in Midgard
- How to Start: After the final mission, speak to the blacksmiths near the Lake of Nine.
- Why It Matters:
- Delivers a critical narrative conclusion that ties up major character arcs.
- The Hidden Area in Niflheim
- How to Start: Revisit Niflheim and explore the path to the left of the Raven Tree.
- Why It Matters:
- Reveals a major post-game twist and sets up potential future content.
Final Thoughts
These side quests offer some of the best gear, lore, and exploration opportunities in God of War Ragnarök. While there’s plenty more to discover, this list covers the most essential quests to complete during your journey.
For deeper insight, check out:
- IGN’s God of War Ragnarök Wiki for in-depth walkthroughs
- IGN’s video: “21 Things God of War Ragnarök Doesn’t Tell You”
Good luck, and enjoy your adventure through the Nine Realms!
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