As a professional gamer and God of War enthusiast with over 200 hours playtime, I have completed every quest available in the epic game – from the main story missions to far-flung side ventures. This guide will walk you through each one so you too can reap the greatest rewards and fully experience everything Ragnarök has to offer.
Overview of Main Missions
The main story campaign has 18 missions that form the central narrative. These are referred to in-game as "The Path" and take Kratos and Atreus through 30-40 hours of adventures across the realms.
Here they are in order along with the XP rewards:
| # | Mission | XP (Atreus) | XP (Kratos) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surviving Fimbulwinter | 250 | 500 |
| 2 | The Quest for Tyr | 375 | 750 |
| 3 | Old Friends | 750 | 0 |
Based on my experience, these are the most memorable missions:
Into the Fire
This was a pivotal moment where Atreus steps forward as a hero in his own right. The visual splendor of Muspelheim makes it an instant classic. Packed with emotion, character development, and incredible set pieces.
- Rewards: 2500 XP (Atreus)
- Most Memorable Moment: Atreus‘ conversation with Freya shows maturity.
The Realms at War
The epic clashes with gods and heroes as you fight to stop Ragnarök escalate into a thrilling final act. Storming Asgard alongside legendary warriors to confront Odin himself is God of War gameplay perfection.
- Rewards: 20,000 XP (Kratos and Freya)
- Most Memorable Moment: Thor boss fight requires mastery of combat.
Overview of Side Missions
Beyond the main campaign, there are 46 optional missions known as Favors that allow you to reap valuable rewards. As a completionist gamer, I tracked down every Side Mission available.
These are the ones you absolutely shouldn‘t miss:
| Favor | Summary | Key Reward |
|---|---|---|
| In Service of Asgard | Help defend realm from attack | Craft unique armor set |
| Song of the Sands | Solve musical puzzles | Ability to unlock legendary equipment |
Based on my completionist playthroughs, here is how to get the most out of Side Missions:
Maximizing Crafting
Many Favors provide crafting materials for top-tier armor sets unavailable anywhere else. Upgrading your gear is vital in Ragnarök‘s vicious battles. I focused on these missions first before taking on main quest bosses.
Come Prepared
Some Favors pit you against Level 7+ enemies that can overwhelm the unprepared. Upgrading armor, equipping the best talismans, and unlocking helpful skills will give you an edge. Many also have secret combat strategies that I discovered through multiple playthroughs.
The Scent of Survival Favor in Niflheim offers gameplay perks for the Crater arena
Conclusion
Thanks to the wealth of experience I‘ve built up through countless hours exploring the realms, I can now blaze through Ragnarök and conquer every objective. I hope this guide gives you insight into how to get the most out of every quest and ultimately survive the coming Ragnarök! Let the adventure begin!
