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Introduction
God of War Ragnarök is packed with secrets, upgrades, collectibles, and hidden paths scattered across the Nine Realms. But many items aren’t accessible on your first visit. Unlocking everything—whether it’s armor, weapons, companions, or side quests—requires patience, skill, and a methodical approach. This guide will walk you through all the major unlockables in the game and how to get them in a logical progression, helping you achieve true 100% completion.
1. Unlock All Realms
You don’t have access to every realm at the start of the game. Several require story progression or specific gear to access.
Story-Gated Realms
Some realms unlock automatically as you progress:
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Svartalfheim (Dwarves)
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Alfheim (Elves)
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Helheim (Land of the dead)
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Vanaheim (Vanir magic realm)
Optional Realms
Other realms like Niflheim and Muspelheim are optional but full of rewards.
How to Unlock Muspelheim:
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Find two Muspelheim Seed Halves in Svartalfheim’s Modvitnir’s Rig and Alberich Hollow.
How to Unlock Niflheim:
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Automatically unlocked through the main story, but new content appears post-game.
2. Unlock Every Weapon
Kratos begins with two iconic weapons, but there’s more to unlock.
Leviathan Axe and Blades of Chaos
Available from the start, but upgrades require:
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Frozen Flames (main bosses) for the Axe
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Chaos Flames (story and side quests) for the Blades
Draupnir Spear
Unlocked during the main story in Chapter 10 (Forging Destiny). It’s essential for certain puzzles and enemy types.
Tip:
The Spear is also used to access hidden chests that can’t be reached with other weapons.
3. Unlock All Armor Sets
There are over a dozen armor sets with unique buffs and abilities.
Story and Crafting Armor
You’ll receive some armor via story progress, others by crafting at Brok and Sindri’s shop.
Must-Have Armor Sets:
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Steinbjörn Set: Found by awakening sleeping trolls.
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Lunda’s Lost Set: Found in Vanaheim during a favor.
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Dragon Scaled Set: Crafted using Dragon Parts from side quests.
Post-Game Armor
Endgame content like Muspelheim and Berserker fights reward legendary armor sets.
4. Unlock Companion Skills and Gear
Atreus and Freya grow throughout the game. You can unlock and upgrade their gear too.
Atreus
New skill trees appear based on which companion joins him during story chapters. Use XP to unlock bow abilities and summons.
Freya
After she joins your party, unlock her Valkyrie powers and armor customization by completing side quests in Vanaheim.
Useful Summons:
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Atreus’ Wolves
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Freya’s Valhalla Magic
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Angrboda’s attacks (limited story arc)
5. Unlock Runic Attacks and Relics
Runic Attacks and Relics are powerful tools that can shape your combat strategy.
How to Unlock Runic Attacks
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Found in Legendary Chests and quest rewards.
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Each weapon can equip one Light and one Heavy Runic Attack.
How to Unlock Relics
Relics are equippable magical items that grant temporary buffs or special effects.
Notable Relics:
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Hilt of Hofud: From defeating Heimdall.
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Glaive of Dodher: Found in Helheim chests.
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Hilt of Tyrfing: Reward from Muspelheim Trials.
6. Unlock All Skills and Abilities
You can unlock every skill in the game—but it requires strategic use of XP and frequent combat.
Kratos’ Skill Trees
Each weapon has its own tree. You gain XP by using the weapon and completing quests.
Tip:
Focus on one weapon at a time for faster mastery and upgrade progression.
Atreus and Freya’s Skills
Each companion has unique trees unlocked as the story progresses. Invest early to enhance their battle impact.
7. Unlock All Side Quests and Favors
Side quests, or “Favors,” are essential to fully unlock the game's content and lore.
Best Favors to Unlock First:
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The Weight of Chains (Vanaheim): Unlocks resources and lore.
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The Mysterious Orb: Armor rewards and dragon fight.
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Nine Realms in Bloom: A realm-spanning collectible favor.
How to Unlock:
Some Favors start automatically. Others require talking to characters at camps or revisiting old areas after major story events.
8. Unlock All Collectibles
There are hundreds of collectibles: Odin’s Ravens, Nornir Chests, Artifacts, Lore, and more.
Collectibles Breakdown:
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Odin’s Ravens (48) – Unlocks Raven Tears Armor
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Nornir Chests (35+) – Increases health and rage
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Artifacts & Lore – For 100% region completion
Helpful Tools:
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Use the compass to track collectibles.
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Return post-game with full gear to reach all hidden areas.
9. Unlock Secret Bosses and Hidden Areas
Many bosses and areas are locked behind puzzles or story progression.
Berserker Gravestones
Found throughout the realms. These are ultra-hard fights akin to Valkyries from the 2018 game.
How to Unlock:
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Defeat story bosses to get the hilt needed to activate gravestones.
Realms Tears
Another source of elite enemies and loot. Requires strong gear and endgame access.
10. Unlock Platinum Trophy and 100% Completion
If you’re aiming to unlock everything, the final goal is full completion and earning the platinum trophy.
Trophy Requirements
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Finish main story
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Complete all Favors
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Defeat all Berserkers and Gná
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Collect every raven, artifact, chest, relic
Final Checklist:
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100% Realm Completion
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All Armor Sets Found
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Every Skill and Runic Attack Purchased
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All Lore and Side Quests Completed
Conclusion
Unlocking everything in God of War Ragnarök is a time-consuming but incredibly rewarding experience. By carefully exploring each realm, completing side quests, defeating secret bosses, and upgrading your gear, you can witness everything the Nine Realms have to offer. Whether you're after the best armor or just the thrill of exploration, this guide has shown the full roadmap to becoming a true completionist. Now, go finish what the gods started.
