God of War Ragnarök has taken the gaming world by storm since its release in November 2022. As the epic sequel to 2018‘s God of War, Ragnarök continues the story of Kratos and Atreus on their mythic Norse journey.
With an expansive world to explore across all nine realms and dozens of missions to undertake, it can be overwhelming keeping track of everything there is to see and do. That‘s why I‘ve put together this complete walkthrough of all main story and side missions in God of War Ragnarök.
Whether you‘re looking to complete that elusive favor you keep skipping or want to relive the epic showdowns on your next playthrough, this guide has you covered. Let‘s dive in!
Main Story Missions
The main story path of God of War Ragnarök is known in-game as "The Path." Completing these core missions will take you through the game‘s critical moments and lead you to the final climactic battles. There are 18 main missions in total:
1. Surviving Fimbulwinter
The opening mission throws you right into the action as Fimbulwinter descends on Midgard. Navigate treacherous terrain and weather with the help of your sled and wolves.
Rewards: 250 XP (Atreus), 500 XP (Kratos)
2. The Quest for Tyr
Travel to Svartalfheim in search of the elusive Tyr. Traverse marshlands and solve ancient puzzles while dealing with the dangers of the dwarven kingdom.
Rewards: 375 XP (Atreus), 750 XP (Kratos)
3. Old Friends
Take control of Atreus for the first time as he attempts to track down the missing Freya with help from Sindri.
Rewards: 750 XP (Atreus)
4. Groa‘s Secret
Journey to Alfheim as Kratos to move forward on your quest. Beautiful vistas and magical challenges await.
Rewards: 750 XP (Atreus), 1500 XP (Kratos)
5. The Lost Sanctuary
More pieces of the puzzle unfold as you unlock passages to other realms. Atreus has a fateful encounter that will change his destiny.
Rewards: None
6. The Reckoning
Kratos and Freya reluctantly join forces to break her curse, leading to a sojourn across Vanaheim.
Rewards: 2500 XP (Kratos)
7. The Runaway
After an argument with his father, Atreus leaves home to embark on his own personal odyssey across realms.
Rewards: 2250 XP (Atreus)
8. Into the Fire
Atreus‘s quest takes him to Muspelheim, where dark secrets and new allies await. Can he control the power he now wields?
Rewards: 2500 XP (Atreus)
9. The Word of Fate
Kratos turns to mystical means to track down his missing son. Tensions with Freya reach new heights in the process.
Rewards: 4500 XP (Freya), 4500 XP (Kratos)
10. Forging Destiny
A brief return to Svartalfheim provides the tools Kratos and Freya need for the battle ahead. But will they make it to Atreus in time?
Rewards: 5250 XP (Kratos and Freya)
11. Unleashing Hel
Atreus continues his dangerous alliance with the wily Angrboda. Meanwhile, Kratos desperately seeks a way to reach Asgard.
Rewards: 3000 XP (Atreus)
12. Reunion
A warm homecoming awaits Atreus and Kratos after their long separation. But bigger problems loom ahead.
Rewards: 3500 XP (Atreus), 7000 XP (Kratos)
13. Creatures of Prophecy
The trio of Kratos, Atreus, and Freya work together to rescue Freyr from his Aesir captors.
Rewards: 4000 XP (Atreus), 8000 XP (Kratos)
14. Unlocking the Mask
Atreus joins Thor to find the last piece of the Mask of Odin. But a cruel twist of fate awaits.
Rewards: 4500 XP (Atreus)
15. Hunting for Solace
Reeling from recent events, Kratos and Atreus scramble to find the missing Sindri across the realms.
Rewards: 5000 XP (Atreus), 10,000 XP (Kratos)
16. The Summoning
It‘s a race against time for Kratos and Atreus to reach Surtr and spark Ragnarök. Muspelheim won‘t give up its secret easily.
Rewards: 7500 XP (Atreus), 15,000 XP (Kratos)
17. The Realms at War
The final battle awaits. Atreus, Kratos, Freya and the best allies they can muster take on Odin and Thor.
Rewards: 20,000 XP (Kratos and Freya)
18. Beyond Ragnarök
The true ending that wraps up loose ends. But the journey is never over for our heroes…
Rewards: None
Side Missions
In addition to the main story path, there are dozens of optional side quests known as Favors to complete in God of War Ragnarök. These range from short monster hunts to expansive multi-part journeys that unlock the best gear.
I‘ve highlighted nine of the most rewarding Favors below:
In Service of Asgard
An early trip to Svartalfheim puts you on the trail of a legendary set of Dwarven armor.
Rewards: 500 XP (Kratos), 250 XP (Atreus), Nidavellir Ore
The Secret of the Sands
Atreus investigates the source of a strange noise he heard in Alfheim. Where will it lead you?
Rewards: 1500 XP (Kratos), 375 XP (Atreus)
Song of the Sands
A follow-up to the previous quest takes you deeper into Alfheim’s sand bowl.
Rewards: 1500 XP (Kratos), 375 XP (Atreus and Freya)
The Mysterious Orb
The wayward dwarf Lunda needs help recovering a valuable orb. Assist her to gain access to legendary armor.
Rewards: 1000 XP (Kratos), 250 XP (Freya and Atreus), Lunda’s Armor
Freya‘s Missing Peace
Journey with Freya to recover a piece of her past and complete an epic armor set.
Rewards: 1500 XP (Freya), Regal Vanir Garments
The Lost Treasure
Track down Alberich’s stolen goods and claim them as your own.
Rewards: 3000 XP (Kratos), 750 XP (Freya and Atreus), Hacksilver, Jewel of Yggdrasil
The Broken Prison
Descend into a destroyed Nilfheim prison to find a terrifying secret.
Rewards: 3000 XP (Kratos), 1000 XP (Freya)
Scent of Survival
Escort a ship made of paper through the dangers of Hel. Easier said than done!
Rewards: 250 XP (Freya and Atreus), 1000 XP (Kratos), Access to The Crater
Spirit of Rebellion
Retrieve the stolen hammer of Durlin the dwarf.
Rewards: 3000 XP (Kratos), 750 XP (Freya and Atreus), Mountain Splitter, Whispering Slab
Tips for Completion
With so many quests to juggle, it can get difficult keeping track of everything in God of War Ragnarök. Here are my top tips for seeing it all through to the end:
- Focus on main story missions first to unlock key abilities and gear.
- Save side quests with epic armor sets for later when you can fully upgrade them.
- Keep an eye out for Favor quest givers marked with blue map icons.
- Periodically check back in old areas as new side missions spawn.
- Collect treasure maps as early as possible for the best rewards.
- Maximize XP gains by repeatedly taking on easier monster hunts.
- Don‘t worry about completing every task on your first playthrough.
- Come back on New Game+ runs to mop up whatever you missed.
With this guide to all the main and side missions, you now have everything you need to complete God of War Ragnarök 100%. No matter if this is your first or fifth time jumping in, I hope you found this overview helpful for navigating the multitude of quests this epic game has to offer.
What mission stood out most to you? Share your fond questing memories below!
