All Artifact Locations and How to Get

Artifacts are collectibles in God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok) that are part of a set and reward you with XP. Read on to see the full list of all 38 Artifacts and their locations, and how to get The Curator achievement and trophy for collecting all Artifacts.

All Midgard Artifacts

Stolen Treasures

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Artifact: Lyre Region: The Derelict Outpost Location: Found in the lower areas of The Derelict Outpost. After crossing the second chasm with your Blades grapple, find a place to jump down.
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Artifact: Fert Region: Shores of Nine Location: Found in a building directly north of Tyr's Temple. Grapple up the front of the building to find this artifact.
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Artifact: Ankh Region: The Oarsmen Location: Enter The Oarsmen region, climb up the wall next to the Nornir chest, and find a large chain to pull. Then, go down the stairs and find a small nook, where the artifact is waiting.
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Artifact: Kila Region: Lake of Nine Location: On the way to the Raider Hideout, there will be a small flight of stairs leading up to the indicated point. Go up the stairs to find the artifact.
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Artifact: Janbiya Region: Lake of Nine Location: At the northeastern part of Tyr's Temple, there is a small nook that is covered by icicles. Break these icicles and enter the nook to find the artifact.
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Artifact: Maya Region: Lake of Nine Location: This artifact will be on a small ledge under the bridge of Tyr's Temple.

Kvasir's Poems

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Artifact: The Dead Do Not Ride Region: The Oarsmen Location: After pulling the large chain is The Oarsmen, climb up the wall beside the Nornir chest once again. You will find the artifact there.

All Svartalfheim Artifacts

Things Left Behind

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Artifact: Hreidmar's Brassard Region: Aurvangar Wetlands Location: On a body leaning on a rope fence in Aurvangar Wetlands.
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Artifact: Bari's Grenade Region: The Forge Location: Beside two giant rock faces at the southern part of The Forge
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Artifact: Griep's Firebomb Region: Nidavellir Location: On the floor in central Nidavellir.
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Artifact: Lofnheid's Whetstone Region: Jarnsmida Pitmines Location: On the edge of a cliff near the shore overlooking the water in Jarnsmida Pitmines.
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Artifact: Althjof's Statue Region: The Applecore Location: In a cavern with lots of waterfalls in The Applecore. The artifact is on a wooden platform beside some barrels.
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Artifact: Durinn's Stone Statue Region: The Applecore Location: In the area after moving past a ledge and opening a steel door in The Applecore. Artifact is on a barrel.

Kvasir's Poems

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Artifact: Large Society Ground Orb, The Performance Region: Nidavellir Location: In a hay-filled tent by the water in Nidavellir.
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Artifact: The Sunrise of Nothingness Region: Aurvangar Wetlands Location: On a wooden platform in northeastern Aurvangar Wetlands. You will need to ride the large weight up to the second floor.
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Artifact: Tool and Bang Region: Jarnsmida Pitmines Location: On the eastern side of the water, beside some wooden debris.
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Artifact: We Who Remain, Part the Second Region: Lyngbakr Island Location: On a wooden platform in Lyngbakr Island.
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Artifact: Sanguinity Region: The Applecore Location: Backtrack into The Applecore from the raft at the beginning of Aurvangar Wetlands. The artifact will be next to a corpse along the path.

All Alfheim Artifacts

Kvasir's Poems

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Artifact: Spirits Within Walls Region: Temple of Light Location: On a table in one of the rooms in the Temple of Light.
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Artifact: Visions After Rest Region: Temple of Light Location: On a ledge overlooking the area in Temple of Light.
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Artifact: Afterlife Abandonment Region: The Strond Location: When starting to head towards The Strond, jump down a ledge to your left. The artifact will be in a cave next to a Legendary Chest.
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Artifact: Celestial Construct Region: The Barrens Location: Jump into the mouth of the huge skeleton west of The Barrens. The artifact will be at the end.
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Artifact: Trip Region: The Forbidden Sands Location: This artifact will be on the second floor of a small tower near the entrance to The Forbidden Sands. To access this area, you must progress through the Secret of the Sands favor in The Barrens.

Tributes To Freyr

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Artifact: Dream Charm Region: The Strond Location: Right next to a Nornir Chest in The Strond
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Artifact: Harp Region: The Barrens Location: The artifact will be in a cave accessed through a small entrance on the cliff wall south of The Barrens.
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Artifact: Horn Region: The Barrens Location: The Horn will be in a building at the north part of The Barrens.
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Artifact: Bracelet Region: The Forbidden Sands Location: Found next to the huge door of the Elven Sanctum at the northeaster part of The Forbidden Sands. To access this area, you must progress through the Secret of the Sands favor in The Barrens.
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Artifact: Token Region: The Forbidden Sands Location: Found at the northern part of The Forbidden Sands. To access this area, you must progress through the Secret of the Sands favor in The Barrens.
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Artifact: Pipe Region: The Burrows Location: Found in The Burrows, on the way out of the cave, after freeing the second Hafgufa.

All Vanaheim Artifacts

Kvasir's Poems

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Artifact: An Organization: In The Future Region: The Jungle Location: At the southwest part of The Crater region, a hidden area in Vanaheim. Complete the Scent of Survival favor to access this region. The path to the artifact is open only at night.
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Artifact: Upon Pursuing A Place Not Marked On Maps Region: The Southern Wilds Location: Found hidden under a breakable stone floor in The Southern Wilds. You can only reach this area at night, when you've acquired the ability to change the time of day.
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Artifact: Eastern Specter Region: The Sinkholes Location: Found at the southwestern part of The Sinkholes in The Crater region, a hidden area in Vanaheim. Complete the Scent of Survival favor to access this region.

Family Crests

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Artifact: Kvasir's Crest Region: The Veiled Passage Location: Found at the northern part of The Veiled Passage. It is behind a wooden barrier.
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Artifact: Hylli's Crest Region: Vanir Shrine Location: Found at the northern part of Vanir Shrine.
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Artifact: Skirnir's Crest Region: Freyr’s Camp Location: Found close to the portal in Freyr's Camp.
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Artifact: Odin's Crest Region: River Delta Location: Found inside a cave found while riding your boat under the large tree marked in the map. The artifact is on the ground, close to the shore.
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Artifact: Freya's Crest Region: River Delta Location: Found right behind the River Delta portal.
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Artifact: Hoenir's Crest Region: Noatun’s Garden Location: Found in Noatun's Garden. Disable a poison plant with your axe to reach this artifact.

Rewards for Obtaining All Artifacts

The Curator Trophy

Bronze	The Curator
	Collect all of the Artifacts ・All Artifact Locations

Artifacts are collectible ancient items that have historical value and serve as a glimpse into the past of each of the Nine Realms. Artifacts usually are part of a set and reward you with XP when completed. Acquiring all the Artifacts in the Nine Realms Awards you with the Curator Trophy.

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