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All Collectibles in The Strond

By
Matt Chard
&
Nathan Garvin

This page will reveal the location of every collectible in The Strond, a region of Alfheim in God of War Ragnarok.

The Strond in Alfheim.

God of War Ragnarok - The Strond Collectibles Locations in Alfheim

Collectible Quantity
Nornir Chests 2
Legendary Chests 1
Lore 2
Artefacts 2
Odin’s Ravens 1
Hel Tears 1
Remnants of Asgard 1

How to Find The Strond

During the main quest Groa’s Secret you’ll travel to Alfheim; The Strond is the area the Mystic Gateway takes you to. This page will guide you to obtaining all collectibles including, but not limited to Nornir Chests, Odin’s Ravens, Legendary Chests, and Artefacts plus much more. A lot of the collectibles won’t be available to you until you’ve progressed further into the story, and unlocked more abilities. This guide will mention if that’s the case with as little spoilers as possible. None of the Collectibles in God of War: Ragnarök are missable as you can come back later in the post-game.

Where to Find all Lore (Poems) in The Strond

There are two lores’ to be found in The Strond. As soon as you enter the area via the Mystic Gateway, there’ll be some glowing blue writing on the wall straight in front of you, walk over, and interact with it to get the first lore.

The second lore can be found by heading back to the Mystic Gateway, and taking the eastern path up the two platforms. When you get outside, keep walking east to the ledge, and look down to find a lore tablet resting in the snow. Drop to the ledge below, and interact with it to collect the second lore.

(1 of 2) The first Lore can be found right at the start of the area, near the Mystic Gateway.

The first Lore can be found right at the start of the area, near the Mystic Gateway. (left), The second Lore will be in the form of a tablet, and can be found at the bottom of the western ledge after using the Twilight Stone mechanic for the first time. (right)

Where to Find all Hels Tears in The Strond

Just the one Hels Tear in The Strond. This can be found right at the beginning of the area. From the first lore, drop to the ledge on your right where you’ll see the Hels Tear. This will not spawn until you’ve reached the Main Mission: “Reunion”.

Where to Find all Nornir Chests in The Strond

There are two Nornir Chests in The Strond. The first Nornir Chest can be found nearby the second lore. Grapple back up, and squeeze through the gap to the south. Now head southeast, and drop to the ledge below. This chest requires you to light up three braziers by using your Blade of Chaos’ skill “Flaming Surge” which can be done by holding DualSense-L2-Filled and pressing DualSense-R2-Filled. The three braziers can be found in the following locations:

  • Rune 1 (C) – This can be found to the left of the chest on the small northern platform.

  • Rune 2 (n) – Follow the path to the right of the chest, and look below the southern ledge.

  • Rune 3 (R) – The last Rune will require you to grapple back up the way you got to the chest, and climb up the two ledges to the southwest. When you reach the top, look over the southeastern ledge to find the last brazier sitting on a ledge to your right.

(1 of 3) To the left of the chest. You can use your axe to break the rubble covering the brazier.

If you still need help with this one, see the video below.

For the second Nornir Chest can be found by retracing your steps until you reach the area with the twilight stones. Now instead of dropping west like before, head north a little, and turn towards the eastern wall. If you look carefully, you should see the washed out white runic words on the wall. Climb up, and then left until you reach the next area. This next area will be where the Remnants of Asgard will be if you’ve completed the main story (read below). If you haven’t, ignore the last sentence, and continue following the linear path south until you lift, and go under the large stone pillar. Progress a little further forward, and the chest will be on your right. This chest requires the Draupnir Spear (unlocked during the main mission “Forging Destiny”) to unlock it.

You’ll need to throw your spear at all three runes, and have them explode at the same time. The runes can be found in the following locations:

  • Rune 1 (n) – Head past the chest towards the gap (don’t jump over), and turn 180°. The “n” rune will be to the right of the left tree.

  • Rune 2 (N) – Same as above, but to the right of the right tree.

  • Rune 3 (F) – For the last rune, head towards the gap again, and turn your camera to the right. The “F” rune will be on a ledge in the distance to your west.

(1 of 2) Head to the large gap near the end of the area, turn behind to find two runes next to each tree. This will require the spear to explode all three runes simultaneously.

Head to the large gap near the end of the area, turn behind to find two runes next to each tree. This will require the spear to explode all three runes simultaneously. (left), The last rune can be found on a small ledge to the right of the gap. (right)

If you still need help with this second Nornir Chest, see the video below.

Where to Find all Ravens in The Strond

Only one Raven to find in The Strond. Head back to where you found the last brazier for the first Nornir Chest, and follow the linear path south until you reach a large gap that you need to jump. The Raven will be perched on a branch of the overhanging tree across the other side of the gap on your left.

Only the Raven in The Strond, and you can find it perched on the branch of an overhanging tree over the first gap you can jump.

Where to Find all Artefacts in The Strond

Kvasir Poem - Afterlife Abandonment

You can obtain two Artefacts during your exploration of The Strond. The first can be found just after the Raven above. Jump over the large gap where the Raven was, and progress through the northern cave. If this is your first time here, you’ll find out about Twilight Stones. After you open the exit to the cave, continue forward, and drop off the western ledge. Follow the path south into a small room that will contain a purple glowing object to the right of the chest, providing the Afterlife Abandonment Kvasir Poem.

(1 of 2) The first Artefact can be found below the western ledge just after using Twilight Stone for the first time. It will be next to a Legendary Chest.

The first Artefact can be found below the western ledge just after using Twilight Stone for the first time. It will be next to a Legendary Chest. (left), The second Artefact is near the end of the area, next to the last Nornir Chest. (right)

The second Artefact can be found by retracing your steps until you reach the area with the twilight stones. Now instead of dropping west like before, head north a little, and turn towards the eastern wall. If you look carefully, you should see the washed out white runic words on the wall. Climb up, and then left until you reach the next area. This next area will be where the Remnants of Asgard will be if you’ve completed the main story (read below). If you haven’t, ignore the last sentence, and continue following the linear path south until you lift, and go under the large stone pillar. Progress a little further forward, and the Artefact will be to the left of the second Nornir Chest.

Where to Find all Legendary Chests in The Strond

This can be found in the exact same place as the first Artefact. Jump over the large gap where the Raven was, and progress through the northern cave. Continue forward, and drop off the western ledge. Now follow the path south until you enter the small room on your left where a golden chest will be ripe for plundering.

The Legendary Chest can be found by dropping off the western ledge just after using Twilight Stones for the first time.

Where to Find all Remnants of Asgard in The Strond

There’s only one Remnant of Asgard in The Strond. From the Legendary Chest, grapple back to the ledge above, turn left, and climb the wall on the eastern wall. Follow it up, and then left until you reach the next area. When you enter the area, you’ll have a battle with the Remnants of Asgard. This will only appear after completing the main story.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Sony Interactive Entertainment
  • Platforms,
    PS4, PS5
  • Genre
    Action Adventure, Fighting, Hack-n-slash
  • Guide Release
    5 November 2022
  • Last Updated
    9 January 2023
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God of War Ragnarök is an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio released on November 9th, 2022. Follow Kratos, and his teenage son Atreus as they journey through the Nine Realms to prevent Ragnarök from occurring. As you progress through the story, you’ll uncover many secrets left by the Giants regarding the impending doom that awaits them.

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