God of War Ragnarok Vanaheim guide: All Odin’s Ravens, Nornir Chests

God of War Ragnarök finally introduces players to the lush jungles of Vanaheim, homeland to Freya’s and the rest of the Vanir gods. This realm wasn’t part of God of War(2018). However, it is still a prominent presence in the sequel. It’s not only the biggest realm in the Ragnarök — seemingly packed with more side content than all of God of War (2018), with even more to do than both Svartalfheim and Alfheim — but it features a unique day/night cycle that opens and closes different paths depending on the position of the sun and the moon.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to find all of the collectibles in Vanaheim, from each Nornir Chest down to every last one of Odin’s Ravens.

Take NoteThis guide will tell you what you can do in Vanaheim on your first visit. It doesn’t include the huge side quests at the end. As you might expect, you’ll be back later in the game and be able to access previously inaccessible areas with new equipment. If you reach the end of one of the sections in this guide and still notice “undiscovered” stuff on your map, it simply means you can’t get that item yet. We’ll update this guide to include information about the second visit to Vanaheim — as well as the River Delta — by the time you need it.

Southern Wilds

Vanaheim’s dense jungles will be your first introduction to the Southern Wilds. It’s also the first place where you’ll be introduced to the mostly-cool day/night cycle of Vanaheim.

You’ll eventually be able to control this cycle for yourself, which dictates which traversal routes are accessible to you depending on the time of day. If you’re looking to get everything as soon as possible, you should follow the instructions below. It’ll be daytime the next time you come through here, and will remain as such until way later. When Vanaheim is bathed in daylight, you won’t be able to get to many of the collectibles below.

Odin’s Raven

A map of Vanaheim in God of War Ragnarok

Continue to your left as you approach The Southern Wilds’ mystic gateway. Keep going until you see a small archway that is under some roots. Continue on.

Kratos takes aim at one of Odin’s Ravens in God of War Ragnarok

You’ll find yourself next to a small lake. Flying around above the lake is one of Odin’s Ravens. Be careful and shoot the bird.

Legendary Chest- Wrath of the Frost Ancient runic attack

Take NoteAccess to the following items is only possible at night.

Continue on through The Southern Wilds and continue to the crack in The Wall. You can fight the enemies when you get to the ruins.

Kratos stands in front of a Legendary Chest in God of War Ragnarok

After clearing the coastline, move to the left until you see a hole in the ground that you can use for climbing. Go inside and you’ll find the Legendary Chest at the other end, which contains the Wrath of the Frost Ancient light runic attack for the Leviathan Axe.

Kvasir’s Poem (Image Spoiler Warning)

Take NoteAccess to the following items is only possible at night.

Kratos stands over a cracked floor in God of War Ragnarok

Follow the directions above to reach the ruin. Continue climbing up the pillars to reach the one that has the intricate metal work around the base. You can jump on it.

Kratos grabs an Artifact from a pit in God of War Ragnarok

Turn left, and instead of continuing on the wooden path, look below. You should see a giant square patch that’s cracked (see the earlier image). Your Blades of Chaos can be used to grab into the patch, breaking it open and uncovering a pit beneath. Here you’ll find one of Kvasir’s many poems.

Nornir Chest

Take NoteAccess to the following items is only possible at night.

Continue along the path, toward Freyr’s Camp, until you reach the Nornir Chest sitting against the rock — you can’t miss it.

Kratos looks at a Nornir Chest in God of War Ragnarok

This is a switch chest, meaning you’ll need to match all three switches to the runes on the Chest to open it. The runes you’re looking for here are C, RPlease see the following: n.

Move 1

Kratos takes aim at a Nornir Switch in God of War Ragnarok

From the Nornir Chest, turn to the left and you will see the first switch. Hit it with an ax, until the Rune looks like a C.

Switch 2

From the first switch, do a complete 180º and face behind you. Here you’ll find the second switch. You will see a rune with a lowercase “n” when you hit it.

Switch 3.

For the third switch, you’ll need to backtrack a bit. You can see the Nornir Chest from your left. Now, you need to turn back and walk in the opposite direction. Before you turn the corner back to the ruins, look up and you’ll see the switch covered in some bramble. Light the bramble using your Blades of Chaos before you do any other things. Once the plants start to whither, you can use your axe to strike the switch that displays the R Rune. Now you’re free to open the Nornir Chest and secure its treasures.

Freyr’s Camp

Freyr’s Camp is the hub for Vanaheim, a place you’ll come back to quite a bit to grab new quests and talk to familiar faces. However, the entire left side of it is barred off during your first visit, as you won’t have the proper tools to access it.

Lore – Freyr’s Lament

Once the cutscene introducing you to Freyr’s Camp is over, head left into the little alcove.

Kratos grabs a lore scroll in God of War Ragnarok

Here you’ll find a lore scroll. Grab it to get the “Freyr’s Lament” entry.

Lore – Vanaheim Lullaby

Take the left path out of Freyr’s Camp until you hit a ramp and some mossy rocks. Stop.

Kratos reads some runes on the wall in God of War Ragnarok

Turn around and you’ll see some runes carved into the wall between some canoes. Read them to get the “Vanaheim Lullaby” entry.

Odin’s Raven

Take NoteAccess to the following item is only possible at night.

Walk out of Freyr’s back door and into his backyard.

Turn to your left and walk forward. You’ll see a giant blue ring entangled in some vines above you. To the left of the ring you’ll find one of Odin’s Ravens perched on a tree. You can use your ax to get rid of it.

Family Crests Artifact (Image Warning Warning)

Proceed through the main storyline until you unlock the mystic gateway at Freyr’s Camp, which is where you’ll exit Vanaheim during your first trip.

Kratos picks up an Artifact in God of War Ragnarok

The Artifact — part of the Family Crests set — is just ahead of where you’ll park your boat on this small island, to the right of the portal if you’re looking straight at it.

The Abandoned Village

The Abandoned Village is the largest area you’ll visit during the main quest on your first journey through Vanaheim. It’s also an area you’ll come back to later in the game for story reasons, which will allow you to access more collectibles (and nab any you miss).

Draugr Hole

Walk forward along the main story, largely ignoring the nooks and crannies (there’s not a lot to explore here just yet). When you reach a gap that you can’t cross at the opening of the area, turn left and hit the crane to make a grapple point. Cross over to the next structure and turn left. To reach the left-hand side of the village, turn the crane around and use the grapple to get there.

Kratos battles some Draugr in God of War Ragnarok

Once you have landed, make a right and cross the bridge into the cave. You must kill the Draugr Hole-like monster.

Rond of Restoration – Legendary Chest

Continue following the directions to the Draugr Hole.

Kratos looks into a dark pit in God of War Ragnarok

Once you have killed the draugr walk to the wall nearby and then crawl through the hole.

Kratos opens a Legendary Chest in God of War Ragnarok

Once you have emerged, go forward and enter the small hut. You’ll see an opening for you to drop back down into the village and a Legendary Chest sitting against the wall. For the Rond of Restoration Shield attachment, open the chest.

Chores & Lore

Follow the path to the left side of the Abandoned Village, where you’re able to access the Draugr Hole. Return to the place you came from when you jumped off of the crane.

Look immediately to your right and you’ll see some green rocks and some barrels. You’ll also see a lore scroll. Grab it to get the “Chores” entry.

Lore – Prayer to Freya

To reach the huge arena structure, you will need to take the zipline from the village’s left. You can also continue on if the zipline takes you to the right side of the village.

Kratos reads some runes off the wall in God of War Ragnarok

You will find the gate closed when you reach it. Look to the left of the gate and you’ll see some runes written on the wall. Read them to get the “Prayer to Freya” entry.

Legendary Chest-Shatter Star Shield

Continue reading and fighting your way to the top of the fortress.

Kratos looks down into a poison pit in God of War Ragnarok

When you’re finished, take the back door out and hang left. Keep the pole from freezing and make sure you detonate all pustules before it explodes on your. Go up the chain. Look to your left and walk forward onto the landing. You’ll see an area shrouded in poison. To freeze the poison pole, look right. To claim your Shatter Star Shield, jump down and open the Legendary Chest. Be careful not to recall your ax until you’re safe, as the poison will kill you very quickly.

Nornir Chest

Continue along the linear route through the story. Take the zipline to reach the next section in The Abandoned Village. Keep walking until you come to another piece of the crane puzzle.

If you solve this puzzle correctly, it will give you another Nornir Chest. This is a brazier Chest, which means you’ll need to light three torches to get the treasure inside.

Brazier 1

Kratos lights a Brazier in God of War Ragnarok

Free the giant lantern that hangs from the crane and position it so it’s just to the left of the walkway in front of you. Your Blades of Chaos can be used to swing the lantern left and cause it to ignite the first brazier.

Brazier 2

To jump to the tiny island where the soldier is deceased, place the lantern in its original position. Rotate the crane two times, moving the lantern in front of you. After the lantern is placed in its place, move it with the Blades of Chaos towards your left and into what will look like a tree. You will then light the brazier that is hidden in the roots.

While you’re here, use the lantern to burn the bramble on the other side so you can proceed with the main story.

Brazier 3

You can then return to the place you began the crane puzzle, and rotate the crane until you are able grapple across. You can jump across to the side by taking a left and walking down the ramp. On the right, you’ll find the Nornir Chest itself. On the left, you’ll find the last brazier. You can light it using your Blades of Chaos to collect the loot.

Legendary Chest – Helios Light Runic Attack

Continue moving until you come to another crane. You can turn it so that you are able to reach the other side. Walking forward to your right along the backpath, turn left. When you emerge on the other side, you’ll be able to see the Legendary Chest sitting across from you.

Kratos prepares to swing across to a Legendary Chest in God of War Ragnarok

Place the crane so that the grapple is directly in front of your face. Grab the Helios Fire Runic Attack by leaping over to the side.

Western Barri Woods

Most of the time, The Western Barri Woods serves as an intermission. Even on subsequent visits to Vanaheim, there isn’t a lot to do here. But it’s very pretty to look at, and gives you a great view of the western mists of Vanaheim. I wonder if there’s anything beyond that? Hmm…

Harmony & Lore

After freeing Freya, follow her along the newly revealed daylight path, using Hex arrows — now part of your arsenal for the rest of the game — to solve a variety of puzzles.

Kratos reads some runes off a lore tablet in God of War Ragnarok

Eventually you’ll come across a massive wooden bridge that winds its way through the sky, leading back to Freyr’s camp. Before you walk onto it, look to your right and you’ll see a lore tablet. Read it to get the “Harmony” Entry

Quests and the River Delta Side Area

Kratos and Freya hang out in a boat and grab some sap in God of War Ragnarok

After you defeat Nidhogg and rescue Freya, you’ll be able to leave Vanaheim and continue to story or adventure into the River Delta.

Adventure for another time

You will find tons of things to do in the River Delta region of the game. You can do most of this now, but there are some activities here that you’ll need to wait until later in the game to finish. It is only possible to travel by boat through this segment. This can make it slow and tedious. You’d be well within your rights to forge ahead on the main story.

By completing the Freya-issued side quest and a variety of others, you’ll nab a ton of powerful collectibles. Heading back to Sindri’s Treehouse, meanwhile, will kickstart the next chapter of the main story.

We’ll update this guide with all the collectibles, Odin’s Ravens, Nornir Chests, and other activities for Vanaheim’s River Delta area at a later date.

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Southern Wilds

Odin’s Raven

Legendary Chest- Wrath of the Frost Ancient runic attack

Kvasir’s Poem (Image Spoiler Warning)

Nornir Chest

Move 1

Switch 2

Switch 3.

Freyr’s Camp

Lore – Freyr’s Lament

Lore – Vanaheim Lullaby

Odin’s Raven

Family Crests Artifact (Image Warning Warning)

The Abandoned Village

Draugr Hole

Rond of Restoration – Legendary Chest

Chores & Lore

Lore – Prayer to Freya

Legendary Chest-Shatter Star Shield

Nornir Chest

Brazier 1

Brazier 2

Brazier 3

Legendary Chest – Helios Light Runic Attack

Western Barri Woods

Harmony & Lore

Quests and the River Delta Side Area

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Southern Wilds

Odin’s Raven

Legendary Chest- Wrath of the Frost Ancient runic attack

Kvasir’s Poem (Image Spoiler Warning)

Nornir Chest

Move 1

Switch 2

Switch 3.

Freyr’s Camp

Lore – Freyr’s Lament

Lore – Vanaheim Lullaby

Odin’s Raven

Family Crests Artifact (Image Warning Warning)

The Abandoned Village

Draugr Hole

Rond of Restoration – Legendary Chest

Chores & Lore

Lore – Prayer to Freya

Legendary Chest-Shatter Star Shield

Nornir Chest

Brazier 1

Brazier 2

Brazier 3

Legendary Chest – Helios Light Runic Attack

Western Barri Woods

Harmony & Lore

Quests and the River Delta Side Area

Adventure for another time

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