God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok)

Trail of the Dead Quest Guide

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Trail of the Dead is a Favor in God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok). Read on to learn more for a detailed walkthrough about this Favor, how it can be unlocked, rewards, and more!

How to Unlock Trail of the Dead

God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead How to Unlock 2
You can unlock this quest by completing the Return of the River favor. From there, you will gain access to The Jungle area in Vanaheim and spot The Corpse Eater flying around.

Trail of the Dead Walkthrough

Trail of the Dead Objectives

Objectives
Ragnarok place holder quest iconReach the dragon's feeding ground

Ragnarok placeholder quest iconSlay the dragon

Reach the dragon's feeding ground

Defeat the Ogres

Objectives
1 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1
Head straight to a boat dock located at the easthern part area of The Jungle in Vanaheim. Check the map above for reference.
2 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 2
After reaching the boat dock, you will see a narrow crevice in the area. Go through the crevice by pressing the indicated button near it.
3 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 3
From here on, you will have to do battle with two Ogres being controlled by Nokkens. You must first dispose of the Nokkens for you to be able to inflict damage upon the Ogres.
4 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 4
A custscene will ensue when you are on the verge of defeating one of the remaining Ogres. The dragon will suddenly appear to rob you of your kill.
5 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 5
You may explore the area for a stone chest near the vicinity. You may also find the other half of the toy from the Casualties of War: The Toy favor in the vicinity.

Make Your Way to the Feeding Ground

Objectives
1 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.1
Head straight to a boat dock at the southern part area of The Jungle in Vanaheim. Check the map above for reference.
2 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.2
Explore the area and unlock a Nornir chest in the vicinity. You may also find a stone chest if you did more exploring in the sourthern part of your location.
3 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.4
God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.3
There are two flights of stairs that lead to a celestial altar in the area. Go straight to the first flight of stairs and face eastwards. You will see a wall that will prompt you to climb it.
4 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.5
After climbing up with your blades, head south of the area and jump down to the surface below you. After landing, a crystal can be found above you.
5 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.6
Aim your axe at the crystal to acquire its resources when it shatters. Going further north, you will see a rock formation that prompts you to hang over it with your trusty blades.
6 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.7
God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.8
God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.9
God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.10
A series of prompting actions will be shown for you to swing on with your blades. It will ultimately lead you towards a higher platform in the area.
7 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.11
After climbing it, you will see another platform from across you with scattered red vines covering some parts of its surface.
8 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.19
Step onto the edge of the platform as indicated from the picture above. You will see a rock formation that connects to the ceiling above you.
9 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.12
God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.13
Shoot sigil arrows toward the rock formation, making sure that the sigil can be ignited with your blades. After that, shoot another set of sigil arrows that will connect to the ceiling and conclude with the red vines burning up from the ignition.
10 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.15
God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.16
Hang onto the rock formation from across you and climb towards the now available platfrom ridden of the red vines you have burnt earlier.
11 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.17
Open the legendary chest and acquire the Whisper of the World runic attack.
11 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 1.18
Make your way towards north. You will see a prompt for you climb to an area that will lead you to the feeding ground.

Slay the dragon

Objectives
1 God of War Ragnarok Trail of the Dead Objective 2.1Once you make your way towards the feeding ground, slay The Corpse Eater.

Trail of the Dead Quest Rewards

Completion Rewards

Rewards
3000 Kratos XP 750 Atreus/Freya XP
Dragon Claw Bonded Leather
Purified Crystalline Sigil of Doom

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God of War Ragnarok - Favors

List of All Favors (Side Quests)

All Svartalfheim Favors
In Service To Asgard The Weight of Chains The Spirit of Rebellion
The Lost Treasure A Viking Funeral
All Niflheim Favors
The Eyes of Odin The Broken Prison
All Alfheim Favors
Secret of the Sands Song of the Sands The Desert Door
Freyr's Gift The Elven Sanctum
All Midgard Favors
Sigrun's Curse Guiding Light Animal Instincts
All Vanaheim Favors
Path of Destruction A Stag for All Seasons Freya's Missing Peace
Conscience for the Dead Garden for the Dead Cure for the Dead
The Mysterious Orb Trail of the Dead In Plain Sight
The Burning Skies Quaking Hollow In the Dead of Night
Return of the River What Lies Below Scent of Survival
Nocturnal Predator Casualty of War: The Toy Casualty of War: The Hourglass
Casualty of War: The Stein Casualties of War: The Scroll Casualties of War: The Brooch
For Vanaheim!
All Muspelheim Favors
The Crucible The Final Challenges Defend Your Valor
All Nine Realm Favors
Across the Realms All Lindwyrm Locations Last Remnants of Asgard
Hel to Pay Nine Realms in Bloom Fit for a King
Last Remnants of Asgard Born From Fire

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