Cheats & Secrets - God of War Ragnarök

Cheats & Secrets Guide for God of War Ragnarök

Overview

God of War Ragnarök does not include traditional cheat codes, console commands, or unlock codes. The developers at Santa Monica Studio have not provided any official cheat system. However, the game is rich in hidden secrets, Easter eggs, developer-intended hidden content, and exploit-safe tricks that can enhance your experience. This guide covers all known secrets, including missable content, hidden references, and mechanics that are not immediately obvious.

Notable Secrets & Easter Eggs

#### 1. The “Brok’s Death” Foreshadowing

Location: Early in the game, during a conversation with Brok near the Huldra Brothers' workshop, he says, “I’ve got a bad feeling about this… like someone’s gonna die.” This is a subtle hint at his later fate.

Tip: Pay attention to dialogue; many lines foreshadow events.

Location: In the Vanaheim region, near the River Delta, you can find a small area with two wooden planks and a barrel arrangement that resembles Joel and Ellie from The Last of Us. A note nearby reads “Two survivors,” referencing the post-apocalyptic duo.

Location: In Svartalfheim, on a wall near the Bay of Bounty, you can find a graffiti tag that reads “Spider-Man” in the style of the Insomniac Games logo. This is a nod to Sony’s other first-party title.

Several areas and characters from the previous game appear, but one subtle callback is the “Light of Alfheim” puzzle where you must align mirrors—identical to the mechanic from the 2018 game. If you completed that puzzle before, you’ll notice the same sound cues.

“The Curator” Trophy: Collect all of Odin’s ravens. Secret: One raven is hidden inside the Crater area on a ledge that only appears after completing certain side quests.

“A Viking Funeral”: Complete all of Rom’s quests. The final secret funeral pyre is missable if you skip side content.

“Unleashed”: Free all three berserkers from their graves. The location of the third grave is hidden behind a breakable wall in Midgard near the Lake of Nine.

How to Unlock: You must defeat all 12 berserker souls scattered across the realms. Once done, a new location appears in Midgard (the King’s Grave). This is a super boss with unique mechanics and rewards the Berserker Armor Set.

Location: In Vanaheim, after completing the main story, return to the River Delta and look for a sinkhole. Inside is the Crater, a large optional area with its own quests and a secret dragon fight.

Requirement: The Crater is only accessible after the story and requires the Draupnir Spear to break certain walls.

Location: In Midgard, at the base of the Cliffside Ruins, you can find a hooded figure (a dead body) partly covered by a red cloth. A nearby note mentions “Grandmother’s house,” referencing the fairy tale.

Location: In the Barrens of Alfheim, there is a rock formation that, when viewed from a specific angle, resembles the Millennium Falcon. Additionally, a sandworm-like creature appears later—nod to the Star Wars sandworm.

How to obtain: After completing the main story, return to Sindri’s House in Midgard. Look for a secret passage behind a wooden shelf in the workshop. This leads to a room with a chest containing the “Darkdale Armor” (a reskin of the starting Spartan Armor with enhanced stats). This is an intentional developer reward for completionists.

Location: Freya’s house in the Wildwoods (Midgard). After the main story, return there. A hidden crawlspace behind the bookshelf contains a lore entry and a unique “Fallen Asgardian” relic.

Location: In Jotunheim, during the final act, there is a shadow of a giant. If you stand on a specific rune circle and throw the Leviathan Axe at a hidden bell, a chest appears containing the “Jotunheim’s Fury” runic attack.

Exploit-Safe Secrets (No Cheating)

Note: Early versions of the game allowed unlimited Hacksilver by selling and re-buying certain armor pieces. This was patched in v1.04. No safe exploits exist now.

Mechanic: While outside combat, you can quickly fill Spartan Rage by repeatedly parrying enemy attacks (e.g., from low-level enemies in the Meadows of Midgard). This is not a bug but an intended design—parrying grants rage build-up.

Note: You can save manually before opening a legendary chest. If you don’t get the runic attack you want, reload the save. This is a legitimate save-scumming method, not a cheat.

Developer-Intended Hidden Content

The “Gow Ragnarok” Themed Phone Wallpaper: By collecting all 100% of the collectibles in the game, you unlock a secret code on the official website that grants a digital wallpaper. This code is printed on a scroll in the secret developer room.

“Mimir’s Stories” - Secret Dialogue: If you sit on benches in certain locations (e.g., in Alfheim near the Temple of Light), Mimir will tell a unique story that doesn’t appear elsewhere. These are gated by progress and can be missed if you don’t rest.

“Free Valhalla DLC” Not a Secret: The Valhalla DLC is free but requires completing the main story. It contains its own set of secrets, including the “Echoes of the Past” soundtrack hidden behind a breakable wall.

Tips for Finding Secrets

Use the “Brok and Sindri” shop: They often drop hints about hidden areas if you talk to them repeatedly.

Look for golden runes: These often mark hidden passageways or berserker grave locations.

Check every realm after the story: Many secrets only appear post-game.

Explore with Atreus’s wolves: They can dig up buried chests in Midgard.

Conclusion

While God of War Ragnarök lacks cheat codes, it rewards exploration with numerous secrets, Easter eggs, and hidden bosses. For a true completionist, finding all of these is as rewarding as any cheat. Remember, the developers intended these to be discovered organically—so take your time and explore every corner of the Nine Realms.