The Reckoning Quest Walkthrough

The Reckoning is the sixth chapter of God of War Ragnarok's (GoW Ragnarok) main story. Read on for a detailed walkthrough, list of rewards, tips for completion, as well as boss fight strategies!

Previous Quest	Next Quest
The Lost Sanctuary	The Runaway

The Reckoning Walkthrough

The Reckoning Objectives

	Objectives
1	Meet Brok at the Mystic Gateway
2	Locate the source of Freya's curse, and destroy it ▶ Destroying poisonous plants
3	Speak with Freyr
4	Continue to seek the source of Freya's binding curse
5	Defeat the Forest Ancient ▶ Forest Ancient Boss Guide
6	Continue to seek the source of Freya's binding curse
7	Cross the valley to reach the watchtower You'll encounter a new type of enemy called Nokken during this objective. Take these out first as they can make other enemies invincible. You will alos find scorn pole-like plants along the way that you can freeze to disable their fumes.
8	Find a way to cross the broken bridge ▶ Broken Bridge Puzzle Solution
9	Press onward in search of the binding curse
10	Defeat Fiske ▶ Fiske Boss Guide
11	Press onward in search of the binding curse
12	Defeat the Nidhogg ▶ Nidhogg Boss Guide
13	Return to Freyr's camp ▶ How to get past the two scorn poles
14	Retrieve Mimir
15	Depart Freyr's camp when ready

2. Destroy the Poisonous Plants

Be aware of your surroundings while exploring Vanaheim as there are dangerous plants that attack when you get close enough. Take these plants out from a safe distance using the Leviathan Axe.

8. Broken Bridge Puzzle Solution

During the eighth objective where you need to cross a broken bridge, you will find a crane with a grapple point and a brazier that you can move. Below is the puzzle solution on how to cross the broken bridge.

1	Burn the bramble on your left and turn the crane until the grapple point is on your left.
2	Use the grapple point to move to the other platform then position yourself to the other side.
3	Turn the crane until the brazier is right in front of you. Pull the brazier towards Kratos so it swings on the bramble blocking the other end of the bridge.

Once the other bramble is cleared, you will be able to use the grapple point in the crane to swing onto the other side of the broken bridge.

13. How to Get Past the Two Scorn Poles

Eventually after defeating the Nidhogg, you will run into two scorn poles blocking the path, but you're one Leviathan Axe short. The trick here is to have Freya shoot a Sigil Arrow on one of the poles before throwing your axe. This makes the freezing effect linger even after recalling the axe.

You can then throw the axe on the other pole and pass through.

Boss Strategy: Forest Ancient

Attack Its Chest While Open

The Forest Ancient here is the same as the Ancients in the previous game. It will also open its chest, exposing the heart, when attacking. Throw your axe at this weak point to deal damage and build up the Stun gauge.

Attacking its heart also makes it release explosive rocks that you can pick up and throw at the Ancient to deal even more damage and Stun buildup!

How to Beat Forest Ancient

Boss Strategy: Fiske

Parry His Attacks

Fiske's attacks can easily be telegraphed and parried, which also makes it easier to stagger him. Most of his combos start with normal attacks and finish with either a yellow ring (can be parried) or a red ring attack. Wait for him to finish each combo before attacking.

Dauntless Shield works well here

Since you can parry most of his attacks, the Dauntless Shield works well in this fight as you can quickly charge it. When fully charged, you can use it Shield Strike to interrupt any of Fiske's attacks, including the red ring ones.

How to Beat Fiske

Boss Strategy: Nidhogg

Shield Strike Its Tail

When the Nidhogg plunges the ground with its tail and starts charging, quickly strike the tail with a Shield Strike to interrupt it. Leaving it alone will unleash an unblockable attack that covers the entire arena.

Attack Marked Weak Points

After dragging the Nidhogg out of the realm tear, it will occasionally climb one of the pillars and launch long range attacks. Wait for Freya to apply marks with her Sigil Arrows and follow the prompt on your screen. The marks can be popped either by an axe throw or by a blade detonation.

How to Beat Nidhogg

The Reckoning Quest Rewards

God of War Ragnarok Related Guides

Main Quests Walkthrough

List of All Chapters
Surviving Fimbulwinter	The Quest for Tyr
Old Friends	Groa's Secret
The Lost Sanctuary	The Reckoning
The Runaway	Into the Fire
The Word of Fate	Forging Destiny
Unleashing Hel	Reunion
Creatures of Prophecy	Unlocking the Mask
Hunting for Solace	The Summoning
The Realms at War	-