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Ragnarok - Scent of Survival
Scent of Survival is a Favor in God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok) where you will follow Helka to find whether Birgir survived the fall. This also grants you access to The Crater should you decide to pursue the quest. Read on to learn more for a detailed walkthrough about this Favor, how it can be unlocked, rewards, and more!

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How to Unlock Scent of Survival

Finish Creatures of Prophecy

This quest is readily available after saving Freyr and Byggvir and returning to camp. Once you regroup, Helka will insist that you follow her up to the Western Barri Woods.

Creatures of Prophecy Quest Walkthrough

Scent of Survival Walkthrough

Objectives
1 Follow Helka Follow Helka.
Follow Helka's footprints up to the Western Barri Woods. Once you cross the long bridge by the Celestial Altar, you will be prompted to sail on Freyr's boat. You will be attacked by Dragons, and land in the Crater.

Scent of Survival Quest Rewards

Completion Rewards

Rewards
1000 Kratos XP 250 Atreus XP
Access to the Crater

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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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