Muspelheim's trials achievement, but first you have to collect Muspelheim seeds, which will allow you to move to the desired location.
The guide will tell you in detail how to get into Boiler [Crucible] and complete all challenges to get the achievement Fire tests in God of War: Ragnarok.
How to get to Muspelheim (Kotel): where to find all the seed fragments
Fragment #1
The first half of Muspelheim's seed is in Svartalfheim, in the location Modvitnir machine [Modvitnir's Rig].
After mooring on the shore, climb onto the ledge in front and immediately move to the right. Using the blades and the grapple point, climb the structure. On the right is a pillar with a "target": throw an ax at it to lower the gate and jump over to the next building.
Climb to the very top of the wooden structure, defeat the enemies and open the legendary chest: inside Kratos awaits the first fragment for the journey to Muspelheim.
Fragment #2
The next seed can be found in Hollow of Alberich [Alberich Hollow], moving east from the beach. To obtain it, you must have at your disposal the spear of Draupnir, i.е. at least go through the story until the right moment.
Dock on dragon beach and move towards the huge statue. On the structure on the left, find the chain and climb up. As soon as you are at the top, you will see a hole for a spear in front of you: throw a weapon and use it to climb to the left side of the structure. Turn left, climb onto the ledge and jump over the gap with the blades.
Run across the bridge towards the statue and turn left at the fork: move inside the cave. Go to the gold nuggets and on the left you will find bowl with fire bomb. Pick up the projectile and go back: on the left there are fragments that need to be destroyed. Then open the legendary chest and take half of the seed.
Fragment #3
This fragment is an alternative: it can be obtained instead of any of the previously described ones. It will not be possible to get three seed particles at once.
In Muspelheim, in the location flaming rocks [Burning Cliffs], you can find another fragment. Move to the Mystic Gate and go down to the cave, inside of which is the legendary chest with half the seed.
How to complete all Muspelheim trials in God of War: Ragnarok
Total in the boiler is 4 swords: 3 "regular" and 1 "main", located in the center. To get the achievement and get the maximum number of rewards, you will need to complete all the tests in a certain sequence: first, 2 tests for ordinary swords, after which Kratos will automatically complete the Cauldron request.
Its age will open access to the third test for each sword, and will give the opportunity to interact with the central sword. He gives "tasks" based on the runes that appear on him as a result of ing tests of other swords in a certain sequence.
Challenge #1 - Weapon Mastery [F]
The first test is Weapon Mastery [Weapon Mastery] located on the first "F" sword in the north. As part of this activity, Kratos for 3 minutes must be overcome 16 opponents.
Reward: Shoulder Guard of Undying Pyres, Experience, Hacksilver.
Challenge #2 - Flawless [F]
The next activity of the first sword will require Kratos win 15 enemies without taking damage. To accomplish this goal, we recommend using Draupnir's spear: this is a long-range weapon that will not allow opponents to get close. In addition, seek the help of a companion to attack enemies with a bow and apply effects with arrows.
Reward: Divine Ashes, experience, chopped silver.
Challenge #3 - Ringing the Bell [N]
The first test on the oriental sword marked "N"Is called By ringing a bell [Ring out]. Kratos will need to defeat 21 opponentswho regenerate their health very quickly. You won't be able to kill them manually, so you'll have to throw enemies into lava pits. It is worth concentrating on one opponent while an ally distracts others.
There are several simple ways to throw opponents out of the battle arena:
- Draupnir's charged spear attack. First "move" the victim closer to the edge, then repeat the "shot" and drown the enemy in lava.
- Using Leviathan skills. Strong Ax Rune Skills (R2) - Serpent's Snare and Leviathan's Fury. Both attacks knock enemies back, allowing Kratos to knock them down.
- Throw an ax at your feet. This technique will allow you to knock the enemies down, after which Kratos needs to get closer and kick them with his foot (R2).
Reward: Bracers of Undying Pyres, Divine Ash, XP, Hacksilver.
Challenge #4 - Feed the Rift [N]
In the second trial of the eastern sword, you will need to kill glowing enemies in order to receive spheres from them. These bright projectiles need to be thrown into the rift, located in the very center of the arena. Orbs fall in large numbers, immediately pick them up and throw them at the target. Time limit - minute, it starts after the first thrown projectile.
Reward: Divine ash, experience, chopped silver.
Trial #5 - Population Control [R]
"ing" the third sword with the rune "R» starts with activity Population control. It is necessary to kill an elite enemy so that the number of ordinary opponents did not exceed 4. Kill the first group of enemies that appears next to the sword, then run up the hill to Bergsre [Bergsra]. Focus on killing an elite target and defeat it before the fifth normal enemy appears. Creatures may appear nearby and can be killed, but it is not worth deliberately tracking down enemies.
Reward: Belt of Unquenchable Pyre, Divine Ash, Experience, Hacksilver.
Challenge #6 - King of the Hill [R]
king of the hill [King of the Hill] is the second challenge. To it, Kratos will need to keep enemies away from the ring for a certain time, which increases depending on the number of the wave. First wave - 1 ring and 35 secondssecond - 2 rings and 60 seconds, third - 3 rings and 90 seconds.
The best way to fulfill the condition is to focus on the targets already inside the rings in order to quickly deal with them using runic AoE attacks on groups of enemies. Use Draupnir's spear to defeat enemies from a distance.
After completing the last initial test, return to the fork and see there norn chest. open it to get Flame of Chaos. At the moment Kratos examines the award, a "main" sword will appear nearby. Interact with him. To the tests in it, you will need to combine previous swords by activating the runes on them. In addition, each "point" of the beginning of the test received 1 additional activity.
Challenge #7 - Rampage [F]
Return to the first sword [F] in the north to start the challenge that has just appeared Rampage [Rampage]. Necessary defeat 20 enemies in 150 seconds. Elite opponents will appear at two points in the arena, but they can be ignored to defeat the usual ones and end the activity faster.
Reward: Asgadrian ingot, divine ash, experience, chopped silver.
Challenge #8 - Health Steal [N]
Head towards the eastern sword marked "N' to start the activity Health theft [Health Steal]. In this test, Kratos gradually loses his health, and to restore it, you must constantly kill opponents. Restore HP regularly and you will be able to fulfill the condition.
Reward: Burning embers, divine ash, luminous alloy, experience, chopped silver.
Challenge #9 - Endurance Challenge [F+N]
After doing Rampage и Health theft, head towards the central sword: it should have runes on it "F" and "N". Start Endurance test [Endurance Challenge]. The mission is to kill 99 enemies without a single death. Most opponents are ordinary creatures, but there will be elite targets.
The main problem is maintaining Kratos' health, so pre-equip equipment and skills that will allow you to regenerate health. For example, the Nidavellir armor set, Spartan Valor.
Reward: Scorched Breastplate of Surtra, embers, glowing embers, divine ash, experience, chopped silver.
Challenge #10 - Kill Prevention [R]
Return to the third sword with the rune "R' to start the test Murder protection [Kill Fuse]. Kratos starts the battle with 30 second timers, you need to destroy 22 enemies. To successfully complete the goal, you need to increase the time with the help of murders. Each enemy death gives 5-10 seconds, depending on the "class" of the enemy. Focus on distant targets, and leave nearby opponents as an easy source of time.
Reward: Petrified bone, Embers, divine ash, experience, chopped silver.
Challenge #11 - Boss Run [R+N]
The previous test was with the R rune, you need to return to the second sword [N] and perform an activity on it. The simplest - Feed the rift.
Another activity on the central sword - Boss run... Necessary defeat 5 elite enemiescoming out one at a time. The bosses that Kratos will have to fight will be: Traveler [Traveler], Ferocious Hunter [Fierce Stalker], Dark Elf Lord [Dark Elf Lord], Light Elf Warrior [Light Elf Warrior], Beast Einherjar [Einherjar Brute].
All these opponents have already been met before, perhaps in a slightly different form, but the tactics of the battle remained the same. It is worth playing more carefully, because the only healing is the drop after killing the boss.
Reward: Scorched Belt of Surtr, Embers of Fire, Smoldering Embers, Glowing Embers, Divine Ashes, Experience, Hacksilver.
Challenge #12 - Shield Breaker [F+R]
To start the test Shield Break [Shield Breaker], it is necessary to set the combination “F" and "R". To do this, at the first point of the start of the test, go through "Weapon Mastery", and at the third - "Population Control".
The main purpose of the activity is win кCaptain Einherjar [Einherjar Captain], however, he has a shield. To remove protection from the boss, you need to destroy ordinary enemies. After that, switch to the elite target and attack it until the second boss appears - the Hunter [Stalker]. It is necessary to defeat both, removing shields from them.
Reward: Amulet Enchantment - Power of Muspelheim, Embers of Fire, Smoldering Embers, Blazing Embers, Divine Ashes, Experience, Hack Silver.
Trial #13 - Ring of Fire [N+F]
For a start rings of fire [Ring of Fire], you must set the combination "N+F". To do this, in the second sword, go "feed the rift", and in the first "Weapon Mastery».
Kratos needs to defeat 15 enemies, without going beyond the circle of fire: If you do this, take damage. In the safe zone, you can destroy opponents, but you should know that it constantly moves around the arena. Because of this, it is better to deal with opponents with the help of the Spear. The battlefield also has poison totem, which the circle can approach: if you notice movement in its direction, freeze the trap with Leviathan.
Reward: Scorched Bracers of Surtr, glowing embers, glowing embers, glowing embers, divine ash, experience, chopped silver.
Challenge #14 - Onslaught [N+R]
To activate the 14th trial, complete one each on the second and third sword. It's best to Feed the Rift" and "Population control».
В Onslaught [Onslaught Challenge] Kratos will need survive 300 seconds in a ring of firefighting off countless hordes of enemies. Stay inside the safe zone so you don't get lava damage and take out the enemies if they get close enough, don't run towards them for intentional kills.
If health crystals drop outside of the ring, it's worth running out and picking it up as you'll recover more HP than you lose. In addition, we recommend that you put equipment for healing.
Reward: Enchant Amulet - Muspelheim Endurance, Blazing Embers, Smoldering Embers, Blazing Embers, Divine Ashes, Experience, Hacksilver.
Challenge #15 - Ghost Call [R+F]
To run the last test, you need to complete the activity on third sword (Population control will be easier), then on first (Weapon Mastery will also be easier).
The main goal of the test is to win fire phantom [Flame Phantom]. As is the case with this type of story bosses, you need to deal enough damage to the enemy, and then break the "totem". As soon as the enemy is weakened, three pillars will appear. Normal enemies will also spawn in the arena, but you should ignore them until you break all the totems.
After the destruction of the "cores" of the Phantom, you need to deal with the usual targets, and then finish off the boss. Do not do this in one of the caves, as a bug may occur and you will have to restart the challenge.
Reward: Enchant Amulet - Essence of Muspelheim, glowing embers, glowing embers, glowing embers, divine ash, experience, chopped silver.
Trial by Fire achievement
To get an achievement Fire tests in God of War: Ragnarok, must be completed all 15 challenges Muspelheim and due to this, the request "Final Trials". As a result, you will unlock the trophy.
We hope our guide helped you get into the Cauldron by finding all the Seed Fragments and complete the Muspelheim trials in God of War: Ragnarok to get the Trial by Fire achievement. If you have any questions, write them to commentswe will definitely help. Read our other God of War: Ragnarok guides at relevant section of the website.