Regions and Realms
The lands of the North and the Nordic Realms you explore in God of War are vast indeed and span many of the Nine Realms of Nordic Mythology. Over the course of your main Journey, and exploring off the beaten path you will discover many Regions - some big, and some small. Many of these regions are filled with Enemies, Side Quests (Favors), and treasure that include collectibles like Legendary Chests, Nornir Chests, Odin's Ravens and more.
Region Summaries
Below you'll find a list of all the regions you can explore, and a summary of things to find in each region at a glance. Click on each region to learn more about it with in-depth guides on what you can expect to encounter, and where collectibles are hiding. This is listed in general order of when you'll be able to access the area.
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Midgard
Midgard is one of the Nine Realms and is the realm Kratos currently calls home. It's also the main area you will explore in God of War. The following summary encompasses all of the regions found in Midgard.
Midgard Summary | ||
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12 Favors | 34 Artifacts | 30 Mystic Gateways |
13 Shops | 37 Lore Markers | 43 Odin's Ravens |
4 Valkyries | 1 Valkyrie Queen | 17 Nornir Chests |
26 Legendary Chests | 9 Realm Tears | - |
Wildwoods
The Wildwoods is where you begin God of War, and include a few places that you can't explore until much later in the game.
Wildwoods Summary | ||
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4 Artifacts | 1 Odin's Raven | 1 Realm Tear |
1 Nornir Chests | 2 Mystic Gateways | - |
The River Pass
The River Pass is where you must travel through on your way to the Shores of Nine. This includes everything from just beyond the Wildwoods to the Witch's Cave.
The River Pass Summary | ||
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9 Artifacts | 3 Mystic Gateways | 1 Valkyrie |
1 Shop | 6 Lore Markers | 6 Odin's Ravens |
5 Legendary Chests | 5 Nornir Chests | - |
Shores of Nine
The Shores of Nine is part of the Lake of Nine, basically a large hub area. Many towers are a part of this region, but most of the actual shores accessible from this lake lead to other optional named regions. Note that some collectibles like Lore Markers are technically found in the surrounding regions.
Shores of Nine Summary | ||
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1 Favor | 7 Lore Markers | 4 Realm Tears |
1 Odin's Raven | 1 Legendary Chest | 4 Artifacts |
10 Mystic Gateways | - | - |
Lookout Tower
The Lookout Tower is an optional area that can be docked from the Lake of Nine on the South side, to the West of the Vanaheim Tower.
Lookout Tower Summary | ||
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1 Nornir Chest | 1 Artifact | 1 Odin's Raven |
- | - | - |
Iron Cove
The Iron Cove is an optional area that can be docked from the Lake of Nine, located on the far West side of the lake.
Iron Cove Summary | ||
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1 Legendary Chest | 1 Odin's Raven | - |
Isle of Death
The Isle of Death is an optional area that can be docked from the Lake of Nine, found on a small island in the Western reaches of the lake before the Iron Cove - and eventually connects to the cove.
Isle of Death Summary | ||
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2 Legendary Chests | 1 Odin's Raven | 1 Artifact |
Forgotten Caverns
The Forgotten Caverns is an optional area that can be docked from the Lake of Nine, located up in the Northwestern section of the lake.
Forgotten Caverns Summary | ||
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1 Mystic Gateway | 1 Nornir Chest | 2 Odin's Raven |
1 Artifact | - | - |
Stone Falls
Stone Falls is an optional area that can be docked from the Lake of Nine in the north east. You must go here first to unlock the gate to another optional region, Veithurgard
Stone Falls Summary | ||
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1 Favor | 1 Artifact | 2 Legendary Chests |
1 Odin's Raven | - | - |
Cliffs of the Raven
The Cliffs of the Raven is an optional area that can be docked from the Lake of Nine, located in the Southeast portion of the Lake.
Cliffs of the Raven Summary | ||
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1 Artifact | 1 Odin's Raven | 1 Legendary Chest |
1 Nornir Chest | - | - |
Veithurgard
Veithurgard is an optional area only accessible after the gate has been opened from Stone Falls nearby, reachable in the north east of the Lake of Nine.
Veithurgard Summary | ||
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1 Favor | 1 Shop | 3 Odin's Ravens |
6 Lore Markers | 1 Nornir Chest | 6 Artifacts |
1 Mystic Gateway | 1 Legendary Chest | - |
Foothills
The Foothills are a region you must travel through frequently on your main journey to reach the Mountain beyond, and connects the Vanaheim Tower to the base of the mountain.
Foothills Summary | ||
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1 Valkyrie | 1 Mystic Gateway | 1 Shop |
2 Odin's Ravens | 2 Legendary Chests | 1 Nornir Chest |
Alfheim
Alfheim is the realm of the Elves, and one of the first of the other nine realms you can visit besides Midgard, as it is vital to your main journey. The realm of Alfheim has no sub-regions, though it does have side areas to explore.
Alfheim Summary | ||
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6 Artifacts | 1 Mystic Gateway | 2 Shops |
2 Lore Markers | 2 Odin's Ravens | 1 Valkyrie |
4 Nornir Chests | 5 Legendary Chests | 2 Realm Tears |
Fafnir's Storeroom
Fafnir's Storeroom is an optional region located off the Shores of Nine, and only accessible after gaining a key from the Dwarves to investigate a favor - once the World Serpent have moved away from the Northwest side of the Shore of Nine.
Fafnir's Storeroom Summary | ||
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4 Artifacts | 1 Odin's Raven | 1 Realm Tear |
1 Nornir Chests | 2 Mystic Gateways | - |
The Mountain
The Mountain is a region that is one of your primary goals of your journey, and encompasses both the interior and Heart of the Mountain, as well as its summit.
The Mountain Summary | ||
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1 Valkyrie | 6 Artifacts | 2 Mystic Gateways |
3 Shops | 7 Lore Markers | 4 Odin's Ravens |
1 Realm Tear | 3 Legendary Chests | 2 Nornir Chests |
Volunder Mines
The Volunder Mines is an optional area that can be docked from the Lake of Nine, though it is only accessible once you have started one of the Dwarves' quests.
Volunder Summary | ||
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1 Favor | 1 Mystic Gateway | 1 Shop |
1 Odin's Raven | 3 Lore Markers | 1 Legendary Chest |
The Mason's Channel
The Mason's Channel is a small region North of the Shore of Nine on the way to Thamur's Corpse, and while necessary to traverse, the contents of the region are optional. It can only be found once the waters of the Lake of Nine have receded a second time.
The Mason's Channel Summary | ||
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1 Favor | - | - |
Thamur's Corpse
Thamur's Corpse is one of the main regions of Midgard located in the far North, and a path only becomes available once the waters of the Lake of Nine have receded a second time.
Thamur's Corpse Summary | ||
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2 Mystic Gateways | 1 Shop | 1 Valkyrie |
2 Odin's Ravens | 0(+1) Legendary Chests | - |
Council of Valkyries
Council of Valkyries is an optional region located before The Mason's Channel on the North side of the Shore of Nine. It can be found near the Helheim Tower, and a path across the bridge leading to Thamur's Corpse.
Council of Valkyries Summary | ||
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1 Mystic Gateway | 1 Lore Marker | 1 Valkyrie Queen |
1 Realm Tear | 1 Odin's Raven | 1 Shop |
1 Favor | - | - |
Light Elf Outpost
The Light Elf Outpost is a large ruined island located in the Northwest area of the Shores of Nine. The island only becomes visible once the lake has receded from the Lake of Nine the second time.
Light Elf Outpost Summary | ||
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1 Realm Tear | 1 Legendary Chest | 1 Nornir Chest |
Ruins of the Ancient
The Ruins of the Ancient is a small island region in the far Northwest area of the Shore of Nine. Devoid of major collectibles, the region only becomes available when the waters of the Lake of Nine recede a second time.
Ruins of the Ancient Summary | |||
1 Treasure Map |
Buri's Storeroom
Buri's Storeroom is an optional island region hidden in the Shore of Nine. It will only be revealed once the waters of the Lake of Nine have receded a second time - located near the Stone Falls.
Buri's Storeroom Summary | ||
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2 Legendary Chests | 1 Odin's Raven | - |
Northri Stronghold
The Northri Stronghold is a hidden area found in the North and Northwest area of the Shore of Nine, after the water recedes a second time. It can be found through a long tunnel past the Forgotten Caverns to a locked gate, which can only be opened after completing Sindri's first quest Fafnir's Hoard, and taking on a second Favor.
Northri Stronghold Summary | ||
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1 Favor | 2 Mystic Gateways | 1 Shop |
2 Odin's Ravens | 2 Lore Markers | - |
Landsuther Mines
The Landsuther Mines are an optional region located off to the South of the Shore of Nine. It's located down a long tunnel near the Statue of Thor - but only once the waters of the Lake of Nine have gone down a second time, and once you have completed Brok's first quest and started his second Favor.
Landsuther Mines Summary | ||
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1 Favor | 1 Mystic Gateway | 2 Odin's Ravens |
1 Shop | - | - |
Helheim
Helheim is one of the main Nine Realms, and a major region in the Nordic lands as part of your main journey. The frozen wastelands are home to many ice foes and collectibles alike.
Helmheim Summary | ||
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5 Artifacts | 1 Mystic Gateway | 6 Odin's Ravens |
1 Valkyrie | 3(+1) Legendary Chests | 0(+1) Nornir Chests |
Tyr's Temple
Tyr's Temple is one of the main regions in Midgard that is located in the center of the Shore of Nine, and includes lower secret rooms found below the Realm Travel Room.
Tyr's Temple Summary | ||
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3 Lore Markers | 2 Legendary Chests | 1 Nornir Chest |
1 Mystic Gateway | - | - |
Konunsgard
Konunsgard an optional area located through a locked passage in the Northwest through King's Hollow. The passage to the gate only opens when the waters in the Lake of Nine recede a second time, but the gate is sealed until you complete two quests for both Brok and Sindri, and take on a final Favor from the duo.
Konunsgard Summary | ||
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2 Favors | 2 Mystic Gateways | 1 Shop |
1 Realm Tear | 1 Legendary Chest | 2 Lore Markers |
1 Nornir Chest | 5 Odin's Ravens | - |
Muspelheim
Muspelheim is one of the main Nine Realms, and an optional region that can only be opened by obtaining all the Muspelheim Ciphers as part of The Realm of Fire Favor. The realm includes optional challenge arenas to gain legendary gear.
Muspelheim Summary | ||
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6 Mystic Gateways | 1 Valkyrie | - |
Niflheim
Niflheim is one of the main Nine realms, and an optional region that can only be opened by obtaining all of the Niflheim Ciphers as part of the Realm of Fog Favor. The realm includes optional challenges to gain legendary gear.
Niflheim Summary | ||
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3 Favors | 1 Shop | 1 Valkyrie |
Jotunheim
Jotunheim is one of the main Nine realms, and one of the major quest objectives. It is the home of the Giants, and getting to this secret realm is no easy task.
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