This survey will take about 1 minute.
Your answers will help us to improve our website.
God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok)
Valhalla DLC Guide: How to go to Valhalla
★ God of War Ragnarok and its DLC are out!
┗ Walkthrough | Valhalla DLC | Bosses
★ Check out our Tips and Tricks guides!
┗ Best Skills | Best Armor | Beginners Guide
★ Locations for all Collectibles!
┗ Nornir Chests | Ravens | Artifacts
Valhalla is the main major DLC addition for God of War Ragnarok, added for free after release. Read on to learn more about how to unlock the Valhalla DLC, what to do in Valhalla, and how to earn its rewards.
| All Valhalla DLC Guides | |
|---|---|
| Overview and Tips | Story Walkthrough |
List of Contents
Valhalla DLC Overview
Free Playable Epilogue
God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC was released on December 12, 2023 for PS5 and included with the PC release by default. It functions as a free playable epilogue that follows Kratos and Mimir after the conclusion of the main story.
Valhalla contains unique dialog and cutscenes adding closure to Kratos' journey throughout the God of War series, from the battles in his homeland to his latest adventures through the world of Norse myth in God of War 2018 and Ragnarok.
Does God of War Ragnarok Have DLC?
Replayable Roguelike Structure
Valhalla is a replayable combat-focused game mode that challenges players to make the most of their limitations without the help of the armor and upgrades they earned throughout the campaign.
They will travel through a maze of challenge rooms earning currency to buy permanent upgrades that will last over multiple runs through the gauntlet of Valhalla.
How To Go To Valhalla
Access From the Main Menu
Once the game is fully updated, the God of War Ragnarok Valhalla DLC is accessible from the main menu.
Simply select the Valhalla option to launch straight into a fresh session of Valhalla (or a suspended session, if you saved in the middle of a run).
Spoiler Warning: Finish Ragnarok First!
Though Valhalla can be accessed at any time once installed, we highly recommend to play only after completing the main story.
This is because Valhalla takes place after the story's ending, and will directly reference events from the story, including the ending to the main quest and the fates of different characters.
Main Quest Walkthroughs: List of All Chapters
Expect Advanced Combat
In terms of combat, Valhalla also assumes fairly advanced knowledge of God of War Ragnarok's combat mechanics, so it's best to go in after practicing your skills on the campaign enemies and bosses.
Combat System Explained: All Techniques and Changes
Does My Campaign Progress Carry Over?
Valhalla is a completely separate mode from the main story, and does not use the armor or upgrades from the campaign, including in New Game Plus.
Instead, the cosmetic appearance of armor and upgrades can be unlocked to allow you to customize Kratos' appearance in Valhalla, working just like Transmog.
How to Make Progress
- Clear Challenge Rooms
- Try Again if You Die
- Visit Sanctuaries
- Defeat the Chosen
- Enter the Ascending Sands and Clear the Proving Grounds
- Repeat Until The Next Quest
Clear Challenge Rooms
After the introductory mission, you will enter Valhalla proper, which consists of entering multiple Challenge Rooms full of enemies.
Clearing a Challenge room unlocks a reward chest that unlocks various kinds of upgrades to your weapons. The upgrades can include special perks for a weapon, new Runic Abilities, and custom buffs for your skills.
Rewards Encourage Varied Playstyles
Since the rewards are randomly assigned, you may need to master multiple styles of play or weapons to succeed in Valhalla, playing in a way that best suits the rewards and buffs you have access to.
Try Again if You Die
The combat can be difficult in Valhalla, and if you die in a Challenge Room, you will be returned to the gate of Valhalla, and any temporary bonuses purchased from the Sanctuary during the run will be erased. Permanent bonuses will remain.
Visit Sanctuaries
Between Challenge Rooms, you will encounter safe Sanctuaries based on the Nine Realms.
These rooms have no combat but include various features that allow you customize your experience and earn upgrades to help the current run of Valhalla.
Some of the upgrades can be unlockable chests with permanent rewards, the ability to change Challenge Rooms or set their Rewards, or healing bonuses you can pay for with currency earned during the run.
Defeat the Chosen
During the run you will eventually encounter Valhalla's Chosen, special enemies that unlock the way to the next layer of the realm.
Chosen are usually tougher than normal enemies, and Challenge Rooms that feature the Chosen will be clearly signaled.
Enter the Ascending Sands and Clear the Proving Grounds
After defeating a Chosen, the Ascending Sands in the next Sanctuary will be unlocked.
Entering the Sands brings you the Proving Grounds, where you will encounter a powerful boss. Defeating this Boss grants access to the Upper Layer of Valhalla, where you can complete a story quest.
Repeat Until the Next Quest
| Valhalla Story Quest | Description |
|---|---|
| The Invitation | An introductory quest showing Kratos' arrival at Valhalla. |
| Homecoming | The first true run of Valhalla, where Kratos encounters some familiar faces. |
| The Host | Kratos journeys further into Valhalla, meeting the one who invited him to the mysterious realm. |
| The Work, Part 1 | Realizing he is not yet ready, Kratos devotes himself to preparation through battle. |
| The Work, Part 2 | Kratos continues to process his memories, thoughts and choices, confronting insights he did not have in the past. |
| The Work, Part 3 | Kratos comes to terms with his past and present, and makes a decision about his future. |
After completing each story quest, you will be returned to the Gate of Valhalla automatically to begin a new run. You will also be able to speak with NPCs to unlock new features of Valhalla to make future runs easier.
There are a total of six major story quests in Valhalla, and each may take multiple attempts to clear, given that you will be returned to the beginning of Valhalla if you die. Earning all of the above quests will clear the DLC's story component.
Valhalla DLC Quest Walkthrough
Valhalla Tips and Tricks
Challenge Valhalla Multiple Times
Valhalla is a roguelike experience that is designed for players to tackle multiple times, slowly unlocking new story missions as they ascend to the peak of Valhalla over and over again.
Lower Difficulty For Story Focus
The Valhalla DLC is focused on combat and replayability, but if you prefer to just get the story, you can choose to lower the difficulty of combat. Choose the easiest mode, Show Me Will, to reduce the challenge level and make faster progress.
You can change difficulty settings at any time between runs if you change your mind later. Choosing harder difficulty settings increases the rewards, as well, allowing you to buy permanent upgrades more frequently.
Difficulty Settings Explained and Best Difficulty Level
Some Rewards Carry to New Game Plus
Valhalla unlocks a new path for Kratos' Spartan Rage mode, as well as a cosmetic armor appearance that can be worn in New Game Plus, if players wish to return to the main story with new abilities.
Spartan Rage: Upgrades and Information
God of War Ragnarok Related Guides
God of War: Ragnarok Guide and Walkthrough
| Main Links | |
|---|---|
 Story Walkthrough |
 Valhalla DLC |
 Favors |
 Tips & Tricks |
 Weapons |
 Armor |
 Equipment |
 Realms and Regions |
 Items |
 Enemies |
 Characters |
 Skills |
 Runic Attacks |
 Patch Notes |
 News and Game Info |
 Bosses |
Comment
Author
Valhalla DLC Guide: How to go to Valhalla
Please participate in our site
improvement survey
12/2025
improvement survey
12/2025
Would you assist in
improving Game8's site?
improving Game8's site?
×
We are listening to our users' valuable opinions and discussing how to act on them.
The information collected through this survey will be used for the purpose of improving our services. In addition, the information will only be disclosed a part of a statistic in a format that will not allow identification of personal information.
Begin Survey
Not Now
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Advertisements.
Amount of Ads
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Placement of Ads
Timing of Ad Display
Ad Loading Speed
Safeness of Ads
Content of Ads
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Quality of Articles.
Amount of information
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Frequency of updates
Speed of new information
Accuracy of articles
Understandibility of articles
Readability of sentences
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Usability of the Site.
Ease of finding information
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Loading Speed
Use of Color
Font Size
Visibility of Images
Easy to Understand Layout
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Message Boards, Comments.
Ease of Writing
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Readability
Ease in Finding Information
Comment Quality
Comment Quantity
Admin Response
×
Please rate each item regarding Game8.co's Site's new design.
Please rate our site's new design
Very Dissatisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Fine
Somewhat Satisfied
Highly Satisfied
Do you think that the website's design change makes the site easier to use?
Has the new design made it easier for you to find information on the site?
Has the new design improved the overall visual appeal of the site?
How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the new design of the site?
×
How likely are you to recommend Game8 to someone you know?
Very Unlikely
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Very Likely
If you have other opinions regarding potential improvement to the website, please share them with us. We would appreciate your honest opinion.
Note: This is a free response section, so you can proceed without entering anything.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
Note: Please be sure not to enter any kind of personal information into your response.
×
Thank You
×
Thank you for participating in our survey! Your answers will help us to improve the quality of our website and services.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
We hope you continue to make use of Game8.
Close
Rankings
- We could not find the message board you were looking for.
Gaming News
Popular Games
Genshin Impact Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Umamusume: Pretty Derby Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Where Winds Meet Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Honkai: Star Rail Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Digimon Story: Time Stranger Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Wuthering Waves Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Zenless Zone Zero Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP) Strategies & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Recommended Games
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Fire Emblem Heroes (FEH) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Monster Hunter World Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP) Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Persona 3 Reload Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition Walkthrough & Guides Wiki
All rights reserved
©2022 Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. God of War is a registered trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC and related companies in the U.S. and other countries. “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PlayStation”, “PlayStation Studios logo”, "PS4", and “PS5” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Sony Interactive Entertainment Privacy Policy & EULA
The copyrights of videos of games used in our content and other intellectual property rights belong to the provider of the game.
The contents we provide on this site were created personally by members of the Game8 editorial department.
We refuse the right to reuse or repost content taken without our permission such as data or images to other sites.