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Contents

  • Foreword
    • A Note From Cory Barlog
  • The Basics
    • Overview
    • Difficulties
    • User Interface
    • Game Mechanics
    • Upgrading Kratos and Atreus
    • Journey
    • Beyond the Journey
  • Equipment and Skills
    • Introduction
    • Weapons and Shield
      • Overview
      • Leviathan Axe
      • Blades of Chaos
      • Guardian Shield
      • Talon Bow
      • Upgrades
    • Kratos’ Armor
      • Overview
      • Chest Armor
      • Wrist Armor
      • Waist Armor
      • Talismans
      • Enchantments
      • Atreus’ Armor
      • Resources
  • The Enemy Hordes
    • Fodder and Grunts
      • Overview
      • Brood
      • Legion
      • Dark Elf
      • Draugr
      • Hel-Walker
      • Nightmare
      • Reaver
      • Revenant
      • Shadow
      • Tatzelwurm
      • Traveler
      • Viken
      • Wolves
      • Wulver
    • Minibosses
      • Overview
      • Ancient
      • Ogre
      • Troll
    • Bosses
      • Overview
      • Baldur—Son of Odin
      • Gullveig—The Desecrated Maiden
      • Hræzlyr—The Mountain Dragon
      • Magni and Modi—Sons of Thor
      • Máttugr Helson—The Helheim Bridge Keeper
      • Svartáljǫfurr—Dark Elf King
      • Valkyries
  • The Journey
    • Chapter 1: The Marked Trees
    • Chapter 2: Path to the Mountain
    • Chapter 3: A Realm Beyond
    • Chapter 4: The Light of Alfheim
    • Chapter 5: Inside the Mountain
    • Chapter 6: A New Destination
    • Chapter 7: The Magic Chisel
    • Chapter 8: Behind the Lock
    • Chapter 9: The Sickness
    • Chapter 10: Freya’s Cave and Sanctuary, and Helheim
    • Chapter 11: The Black Rune
    • Chapter 12: Return to the Summit
    • Chapter 13: Escape from Helheim
    • Chapter 14: A Path to Jötunheim
    • Chapter 15: Between the Realms
    • Chapter 16: Jötunheim in Reach
    • Chapter 17: Mother’s Ashes
    • Chapter 18: The Journey Home
  • Interactive Walkthrough Maps
    • Wildwoods
    • Wildwoods' Edge
    • Jötnar Ruins
    • Jötnar Ruins (Upper)
    • Jötnar Ruins (Exit)
    • SpikeTrap Cavern
    • The River Pass
    • River Basin
    • The Abandoned Camp
    • River Pass (Exit)
    • Witch's House
    • Witch's Cave
    • Lake of Nine
    • Vanaheim Tower and Caves
    • Route to Mountain's Base (Part 1)
    • Route to Mountain's Base (Part 2)
    • Alfheim
    • Ringed Temple
    • Ringed Temple Gate (Lower)
    • Ringed Temple Gate (Upper)
    • Ringed Temple (Outer Hall)
    • Ringed Temple Interior (Exit)
    • Ringed Temple (Courtyard)
    • Ringed Temple Trench (Roof Closed)
    • Lake of Light and Return to Týr's Temple
    • Return to the Mountain (Vanaheim Tower to Tram)
    • Mountain Interior (Lower Level)
    • Heart of the Mountain (Area 1)
    • Heart of the Mountain (Area 2)
    • Heart of the Mountain (Area 3)
    • Heart of the Mountain (Area 4)
    • Hræzlyr's Arena
    • Mountain Interior (Upper Level)
    • Mountain Level (Bridge Lowered)
    • Mountain Interior (Bridge Raised)
    • The Summit
    • Mountain's Summit: Descent
    • Mountain's Summit: Descent (Temple)
    • Witch's Cave
    • Witch's Sanctuary
    • Lake of Nine (Serpent's Horn)
    • Lake of Nine: Northern Dock Area (Arrival)
    • The Frozen Lake
    • Route to Thamur's Hammer
    • Jarl's Stronghold
    • Jarl's Stronghold (Exit)
    • Jarl's Port
    • Northern Dock: Hidden Chamber of Odin
    • Týr's Temple and Bridge
    • Path to the Guardian
    • Route Through the Helheim Gates
    • Týr's Bridge and Temple
    • Freya's Cave
    • Freya's Sanctuary (Second Visit)
    • Týr's Vault
    • Helheim (Return with Atreus)
    • Foothills
    • Mountain Interior
    • Mining Cavern (Main Level)
    • Mining Cavern (Upper Level)
    • Ridgeline and Summit
    • Helheim Landing (Upper Level)
    • Helheim Landing (Bottom Level)
    • Helheim Ship and Bridge Platform
    • Týr's Secret Door
    • Týr's Secret Chamber (Lower Level)
    • Týr's Secret Chamber (Lower Level) 2
    • Lake of Nine (Realm Travel Room)
    • The Belly of the Beast
  • Interactive Maps for Lake of Nine
    • Lake of Nine
    • Veithurgard Pass
  • Interactive Maps for Favors
    • Völunder Mines
    • Landsuther Mines
    • Fáfnirs Storeroom
    • Northri Stronghold
    • Konunsgard Stronghold
    • Wayward Spirits: Lake of Nine
    • Muspelheim
    • Niflheim
  • Interactive Maps for Labors
    • Veithurgard
    • Lake of Nine (North Side)
  • Favors
    • Overview
    • Brok and Sindri (Huldra Brothers)
    • Wayward Spirits
    • Realms Unlock
    • Free Dragons (Labor)
    • Valkyries
    • Muspelheim
    • Niflheim
  • Artifacts
    • Overview
    • Lost and Found
    • The Faces of Magic
    • Abandon Ship
    • Spoils of War
    • Bottoms Up
    • Horns of Veithurgard
    • Family Heirloom
  • Labors
    • Overview
    • Crafting
    • Skill
    • Kill
    • World
    • Close Realm Tears
    • The Eyes of Odin
  • Lake of Nine Exploration
    • Overview
    • Týr’s Temple
    • Vanaheim Tower
    • Lookout Tower
    • Muspelheim Tower
    • Niflheim Tower
    • Isle of Death
    • Iron Cove
    • Asgard Tower
    • Forgotten Caverns
    • Svartalfheim Tower
    • Light Elf Outpost
    • Ruins of the Ancient
    • Helheim Tower (with Connected Beach)
    • The Mason’s Channel (Njörd’s Oarsmen)
    • Alfheim Tower (with Connected Beach)
    • Buri’s Storeroom
    • Jötunheim Tower
    • Cliffs of the Raven
    • Veithurgard Pass
  • Appendices
    • Jötnar Shrines
    • Treasure Maps
    • Trophies
  • The God of War Team
    • Jason McDonald
    • Rafael Grassetti
    • Matt Sophos
    • Credits

God of War Guide › Lake of Nine Exploration

Overview

1. Týr’s Temple

2. Vanaheim Tower

3. Lookout Tower

4. Witch’s Cavern

5. Muspelheim Tower

6. Landsuther Canyon

7. Niflheim Tower

8. Iron Cove

9. Isle of Death

10. Asgard Tower

11. Fáfnir’s Ravine

12. Forgotten Caverns

13. Svartalfheim Tower

14. King’s Hollow

15. Light Elf Outpost

16. Ruins of the Ancient

17. Northri Gorge

18. Helheim Tower

19. Mason’s Channel

20. Alfheim Tower

21. World Dragon, Fáfnir

22. Council of Valkyries

23. Stone Falls

24. Buri’s Storeroom

25. Veithurgard Pass

26. Völunder Chasm

27. Cliffs of the Raven

Artifact

Chest

cipher chest

Coffin

dew of yggdrasil

dock

Legendary Chest

lore

Mystic Gateway

Nornir Chest

Raven

Realm Tear

Shop

Treasure Map

This chapter covers the islands, beaches, and towers of Lake of Nine, including the enemies and treasure found at each location, along with how to navigate them. We run through each site accessible from the shores of Lake of Nine and describe the differences between high-water and low-water levels.

Nine Ship Figureheads are hidden around the lake and required for completing the Artifact quest “Abandon Ship.” We mention the Artifacts in this chapter, but for location details, refer to the Artifacts chapter.

Don’t forget to light the braziers atop the eight realm towers. Refer to the Labors chapter for more information.

Note that the enemies we list for each location do not include monsters spawned due to a quest, such as those from the “Dead Freight” and “Unfinished Business” Favors. Only enemies outside of the Journey, Favors, and Labors are included.

At the end of this chapter, we also cover Veithurgard Pass, the landmass that connects Lake of Nine to Veithurgard.

Resources Floating in the Lake

There are four types of resources available as you boat around the lake. The Yggdrasil’s Dew permanently increases your Strength, Runic, Defense, Vitality, Cooldown, or Luck—based on the name of the resource.

What to Look For Resource What It’s Used For

Corpse floating on raft

Aegir’s Gold

Upgrade armor, buy Runic Attacks

Bubbling water

Aegir’s Gold

Upgrade armor, buy Runic Attacks

Barrel

Hacksilver

Main currency

White bulb hanging from tree

Yggdrasil’s Dew

Increases a stat by 2

High-Level Enemies

Take caution when exploring the lake with mid-to-high level enemies occupying some of the beaches and islands. Tough Draugr hang out at Buri’s Storeroom after the second water drop, but visit later in the game and high-level Draugr join a Traveler for a bigger challenge. At Cliffs of the Raven, Level 8 Tatzelwurms and Dark Elves spawn at the back beach. After defeating the Stone Trolls in Týr’s Vault, another Stone Troll named Death Eater comes to life at the beach between Helheim Tower and Mason’s Channel. The minor and major grunts may respawn after 30 minutes or so.

We begin our coverage with Týr’s Temple, located in the middle of the lake. From there we go south to Vanaheim Tower and continue in a clockwise manner around the lake, touching on every realm tower, beach, and island accessible from the lake.

Every Hacksilver Counts

Hacksilver is not only found inside chests and sacks; keep an eye out for buckets hanging from above. Throw your axe at the disc that holds the container up, then loot the Hacksilver that crashes to the ground. After you get Light Arrows, look for crystals that grow out of the rock. Shooting one with an arrow earns a few Hacksilver.

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