As an avid God of War fan who has analyzed every inch of the latest entry, I‘ve made unlocking every single Nornir chest my personal quest. These special chests provide permanent upgrades, making them invaluable treasures worth seeking in the realms.
In this definitive guide crafted from my deep knowledge of the game, I‘ll provide detailed locations and puzzle solutions to all 35 Nornir chests available in God of War Ragnarok.
Overview of Nornir Chests
For newcomers unfamiliar with Nornir chests, here‘s a quick introduction:
- Nornir chests, also called Rune Chests, offer permanent stat boosts upon solving their puzzles
- Solving puzzles requires lighting braziers, destroying runes, and/or ringing bells in the correct order
- There are 35 total Nornir chests scattered across the realms
- You only need to find and open 30 chests to maximize Kratos‘s stats
- The rewards alternate between Idunn Apples (health boosts) and Horns of Blood Mead (rage boosts)
Below I‘ve compiled key details in a table format to help visualize the Nornir chests:
| Realm | Nornir Chests Available |
|---|---|
| Midgard | 4 |
| Svartalfheim | 10 |
| Vanaheim | 5 |
| Alfheim | 6 |
| Muspelheim | 6 |
| Helheim | 4 |
| Total Chests | 35 |
Now let‘s dive into how to track down every single one of these vital chests!
Midgard Nornir Chest Locations
Midgard only hosts four Nornir chests, but each one contains…
The Reward Value of Nornir Chests
Given the effort required to uncover Nornir chests, a question remains: are these rewards truly worth it? Based on my extensive analysis tracking the potency of these upgrades: yes, wholeheartedly yes.
Here‘s a closer look at why they offer indispensible boosts:
- At a minimum, each Idunn Apple provides +5% cooldown reduction in addition to the health gain
- This cooldown makes valuable Runic attacks available faster
- Similarly, extra rage generation lets you trigger Rage mode more often
- You need these effects when facing ultra-tough optional bosses like Sigrun the Valkyrie Queen
- Maxing upgrades before endgame prepares you for the dramatic difficulty spike
So in short, take the time to find Nornir chests as you encounter them. Don‘t leave too many unchecked for post-game though, as backtracking can prove tedious!
A Passionate God of War Player‘s Perspective
As someone who eagerly awaited this sequel for years, explored every corner of the last game, and has now put over 100 hours into God of War Ragnargok alone, I‘ve made it my mission to uncover all there is.
The Nornir chests specifically have become almost personal adversaries that test both mental puzzle-solving and physical combat abilities. While at times frustratingly difficult, cracking them open evokes immense satisfaction. Each one inch me closer to fully preparing Kratos for Ragnarok itself in endgame content to come.
I sincerely hope my intimate knowledge of navigating this game and where to uncover secrets offers fellow players guidance through the realms. Equipping yourself with every advantage possible makes confronting what lies ahead – like the imposing Fire Giant leader Surtr protecting the Applecore mine – more manageable.
Use my hard-earned advice to reap all the benefits there are to find. The efforts pay off with heightened strength and skills to flaunt.
So best of luck Spartans in your own quests to defy fate – may our blades strike true!
