Embark on an epic Norse saga with God of War Ragnarok, and solidify your legend by claiming the coveted Platinum Trophy. This comprehensive guide will chart your course through realms of myth and monsters, ensuring you unlock every trophy on your journey to 100% completion. Whether you’re a seasoned Valkyrie slayer or a newcomer to the Norse wilds, this roadmap will lead you to victory.
God of War Ragnarok Trophy Roadmap
| Trophy Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Estimated Platinum Difficulty | 4/10 (Story Difficulty). Difficulty is adjustable at any point in the game. |
| Platinum Time Estimate | 40-50 hours (Story Difficulty) / 50-60 hours (Balance Difficulty) / 60-70+ hours (No Mercy Difficulty) |
| Offline Trophies | 36 (1, 4, 15, 16) |
| Online Trophies | 0 |
| Missable Trophies | None. Every trophy and 100% completion element is obtainable post-story in free-roam. |
| Glitched Trophies | Potentially “Collector” trophy relics may have crafting issues, monitor for updates. |
| Difficulty Affects Trophies | No. Play on the easiest difficulty and utilize accessibility settings to your advantage. |
| Minimum Playthroughs | 1 |
| PS4/PS5 Autopop & Save Transfer | PS4 to PS5 only. Platinum and all trophies instantly unlock on PS5 upon loading a PS4 save. |
| PS4/PS5 Crossbuy | Yes, with specific editions. Check details for crossbuy options and upgrades. |
| Free-Roam Post Story | Yes. Explore all trophy and completion relevant areas after the main story. Some story-exclusive zones are inaccessible but trophy-irrelevant. |
| Mission Select | No mission select. Missed enemy drops are sent to the blacksmith’s blue chest, ensuring nothing is truly missable. |
| Release Date | November 9th, 2022 |
Introduction to the Platinum Journey
Welcome to the ultimate trophy hunting expedition for God of War Ragnarok! Mirroring the structure of its predecessor, achieving platinum in Ragnarok is intrinsically linked to 100% game completion. This means diving deep into every corner of the Nine Realms, collecting artifacts, completing favors, and conquering formidable foes.
A grand total of 418 collectibles await discovery, and while lore items and buried treasures aren’t directly tied to trophies, most other collectibles are essential for unlocking your path to platinum. Don’t feel pressured to grab everything on your initial story playthrough. Many areas and collectibles are gated by skills acquired later in the narrative. In fact, some collectibles, like Remnants, only appear after you’ve concluded the main storyline.
The most effective strategy is to immerse yourself in the gripping narrative first. Enjoy the journey, and then, armed with post-game freedom, embark on your completionist run. Expect approximately 20 hours for the main story and an additional 20-30 hours to achieve 100% completion on the easiest difficulty setting. Remember, difficulty has no bearing on trophies, allowing you to tailor the challenge to your preference.
Step-by-Step Guide to Platinum in God of War Ragnarok
Step 1: Immerse Yourself in the Story (Approx. 20-30 Hours)
Begin your saga by playing through the main story on any difficulty setting. “Give Me Story” mode is perfectly acceptable and allows for a smoother, faster playthrough focused on narrative and exploration. Utilize accessibility features to further customize your experience if needed.
Crucially, be aware that nothing is missable in terms of trophies or 100% completion. All areas containing collectibles remain accessible after the story concludes. While some story-specific locations become unavailable, they hold no relevance to trophy acquisition or completion. If you happen to overlook enemy loot, rest assured it will be safely deposited in the blue chest at any blacksmith location.
Resist the urge to meticulously hunt for every collectible during your initial story run. Essential abilities required to access certain areas and collectibles are unlocked progressively through the main narrative. Furthermore, certain collectibles, like Remnants, are exclusively available in the endgame. Focus on enjoying the rich story and engaging gameplay first. Pick up collectibles you naturally encounter, but save the comprehensive cleanup for post-story free-roam.
Step 2: Achieve 100% Completion with a Collectible Guide (Approx. 20-30 Hours)
Once the credits roll, it’s time to embark on your completionist journey. Leverage a comprehensive God of War Ragnarok Collectible Guide to systematically gather all remaining collectibles, including Favors (side quests).
While the trophy list doesn’t explicitly list every collectible type, achieving platinum effectively necessitates collecting almost everything. For instance, Odin’s Ravens, Nornir Chests, and Legendary Chests, while not directly named in trophy descriptions, are all vital for obtaining Relics/Hilts, Apples/Horns, and Amulet repairs, respectively – all of which are trophy-related. Similarly, Favors often unlock access to areas containing crucial collectibles.
Reaching 100% completion will naturally propel you to Gear Level 9, the maximum level, which is highly recommended for tackling the toughest optional bosses like King Hrolf and Gna.
Remember, Lore and Buried Treasures are the only collectible types not directly linked to trophy progression. Everything else contributes to your platinum pursuit.
» Access the detailed 100% Collectible Guide here: God of War Ragnarok Collectible Guide
Essential Tips, Tricks, and Further Guides:
- God of War Ragnarok All Flower Locations: For “The Florist” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok All Book Locations (Kvasir’s Poems): For “The Librarian” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok All Artifact Locations: For “The Curator” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok All Shield Locations: For “Phalanx” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok All Relics & Sword Hilts Locations: For “Collector” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok All Lost Pages Locations: For crafting Relics.
- God of War Ragnarok All Jewel of Yggdrasil Locations: For “How it’s Going” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok All Crafting Material Locations: For “Ready for Commitment” and “Dragon Slayer” trophies.
- God of War Ragnarok All Berserker Gravestone Locations: For “Grave Mistake” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok All Muspelheim Trials Guide: For “Trials by Fire” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok The Lost Lindwyrms Locations: For “Rightful Place” trophy.
- God of War Ragnarok All Stags of Four Seasons Locations: For “Pure of Hart” trophy.
God of War Ragnarok Trophy Guide – Detailed Trophy Breakdown
Below is a comprehensive list of all trophies in God of War Ragnarok, providing specific details and guidance for each:
| Icon | Trophy Name | Description | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear and the Wolf | Earn all other trophies in God of War Ragnarök to unlock Platinum (DLC items not required). | Obtain all other trophies in the base game. This is your ultimate goal! | |
| The Florist | Collect one flower from each of the nine realms | Awarded for completing the “Nine Realms in Bloom” Favor. Collect all 9 flowers across the realms. Use the Flower Guide for specific locations. | |
| The Librarian | Collect all of the Books | Awarded for collecting all 14 “Kvasir’s Poems” Artifacts. Follow the Book Locations Guide. These are part of the Artifact Collectibles needed for 100% completion. | |
| The Curator | Collect all of the Artifacts | Awarded for finding all 38 Artifacts and completing the “Casualties of War” Favors in Vanaheim. Refer to the Artifact Locations Guide. These are necessary for 100% completion. | |
| How it Started | Equip an Enchantment | Story-related and unmissable. Unlocks during Main Mission 06: The Reckoning, after defeating the Nidhögg boss. The game tutorializes equipping an enchantment at this point. | |
| Spit Shine | Upgrade one piece of armor | Visit any blacksmith (e.g., Sindri’s House) and upgrade any armor piece once. A single upgrade is sufficient for this trophy. | |
| Spartan Ways | Remember the Spartan teachings | Story-related and unmissable. Unlocks at the start of Main Mission 12: Reunion. Kratos learns all Spartan Rage types (Valor, Wrath, Fury) automatically through the story. | |
| Full Belly | Obtain all of the Apples of Iðunn and Horns of Blood Mead | Awarded for opening all 35 Nornir Chests. Each chest contains either an Apple (health increase) or a Horn (Rage increase). Use the Collectible Guide to find all Nornir Chests for 100% completion. | |
| Knock off the Rust | Purchase a Skill | Open the Skills menu (Touchpad -> Skills) and purchase any skill using XP. XP is earned through story progression, Favors, and combat. | |
| A Grizzly Encounter | Battle the Bear | Story-related and unmissable (1st boss trophy). Earned during Main Quest 01: Surviving Fimbulwinter, after defeating the initial bear boss. | |
| Blood Debt | Battle the God of Thunder | Story-related and unmissable (2nd boss trophy). Earned during Main Quest 01: Surviving Fimbulwinter, after the Thor boss encounter. | |
| Backyard Brawl | Battle the Mysterious Valkyrie | Story-related and unmissable (4th boss trophy). Earned at the beginning of Main Quest 06: The Reckoning, after battling Vanadís. | |
| Root of the Problem | Battle Níðhögg | Story-related and unmissable (5th boss trophy). Earned during Main Quest 06: The Reckoning, after defeating the Nidhögg boss. | |
| The Cauldron | Destroy Grýla’s cauldron | Story-related and unmissable (3rd boss trophy). Earned during Main Quest 05: The Lost Sanctuary, after the Gryla boss fight. | |
| Off the Leash | Battle Garm | Story-related and unmissable (6th boss trophy). Earned during Main Quest 12: Reunion, after the Garm boss encounter. | |
| Comeuppance | Battle Heimdall | Story-related and unmissable (7th boss trophy). Earned during Main Quest 13: Creatures of Prophecy, after the Heimdall boss fight. | |
| Better Together | Battle Hrist and Mist | Story-related and unmissable (8th boss trophy). Earned during Main Quest 16: The Summoning, after the Hrist and Mist boss fight. | |
| Phalanx | Obtain all Shields | Awarded for collecting all 5 Shields. 3 are crafted, 1 is story-related, and 1 is from a Legendary Chest. Use the Shield Locations Guide and the Collectible Guide. | |
| Collector | Obtain all Relics and Sword Hilts | Awarded for obtaining all 14 Relics/Hilts. Check under Weapons > Relic in the menu. Use the Relics & Hilts Guide and the Collectible Guide. Craftable relics require Lost Pages. | |
| Dragon Slayer | Craft the Dragon Scaled Armor Set | Craft the Dragon Scaled Armor set after completing your first Dragon Hunt Favor in the Crater area of Vanaheim. See the “Invasive Species” trophy below and the Collectible Guide. | |
| How it’s Going | Fully repair the Amulet of Yggdrasil | Repair all 7 remaining slots of the Amulet of Yggdrasil (2 slots are pre-filled) at a blacksmith using Jewels of Yggdrasil. Find Jewels in Legendary Chests using the Jewel Locations Guide and Collectible Guide. | |
| Funeral for a Friend | Attend the funeral | Complete the “A Viking Funeral” Favor in Svartalfheim (post-story). Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Rebel Leader | Return the Hammer of the Rebellion | Complete the “Spirit of Rebellion” Favor in Svartalfheim. Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| New Friends | Fetch Lúnda’s orb | Complete “The Mysterious Orb” Favor in Vanaheim. Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Full Gufa | Free the Hafgufas | Complete the “Secret of the Sands” & “Song of the Sands” Favors in Alfheim (post-story). Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Making Amends | Free the Lyngbakr | Complete the “Weight of Chains” Favor in Svartalfheim, Lyngbakr Island. Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| It Was a Good Day | Retrieve Mardöll | Complete the “Freya’s Missing Peace” Favor in Vanaheim, Vanir Shrine. Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Invasive Species | Complete all of the Crater Hunts | Complete all 9 Hunts (Dragon Hunts & Epic Hunts) in the Crater area of Vanaheim. These are Favors and part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Besties | Pet Speki and Svanna | Complete the “Animal Instincts” Favor in Midgard, Lake of Nine. Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Rightful Place | Return all the Lindwyrms to Ratatoskr | Complete “The Lost Lindwyrms” Favor, started at Sindri’s House. Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Pure of Hart | Return the Stags of the Four Seasons | Complete “A Stag for All Seasons” Favor, started at Sindri’s House. Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Trials by Fire | Complete the Trials of Muspelheim | Complete “The Final Challenges” Favor in Muspelheim. Favors are part of 100% completion, use the Collectible Guide. | |
| Ready for Commitment | Fully upgrade one armor set | Fully upgrade all 3 pieces (chest, wrist, waist) of one armor set to Level 9 at a Blacksmith. Use the Crafting Material Locations Guide and Collectible Guide. | |
| Ragnarök | Battle the All-Father | Story-related and unmissable (9th boss trophy). Earned during Main Quest 17: The Realms of War, after the Odin boss encounter. | |
| Grave Mistake | Battle King Hrólf | Complete the “Fit for a King” Favor by defeating King Hrolf at King’s Grave in Midgard after finding all Berserker Gravestones. Use the Berserker Gravestone Locations Guide and Collectible Guide. Prepare for a tough Level 9 boss fight! | |
| The True Queen | Battle Gná | Complete the “Defend Your Valor” Favor by defeating Gná in the Muspelheim Crucible (post-story). Use the Collectible Guide. Prepare for a challenging Level 9 Valkyrie boss fight! |
DLC Trophy Guides: DLC #1: Valhalla Trophy Guide
This guide provides a detailed roadmap to obtaining every trophy in God of War Ragnarok, leading you to the prestigious Platinum. Follow these steps, utilize the linked guides, and become the ultimate God of War Ragnarok trophy hunter!
