As an experienced gamer with over 200 hours playing the God of War series, I‘ve painstakingly hunted down every single tempered remnant in the Nine Realms.
Tempered remnants are rare crafting components that upgrade Kratos‘s armor to maximum level, unlocking devastating damage and defense capabilities.
Used properly, these remnants can elevate your power massively during the end game grind against the hardest foes.
In this gamer‘s guide, I‘ll explain the exact location of all 10 tempered remnants and how to use smart combat tactics to defeat the elite Asgardian warriors guarding them.
What Are Tempered Remnants and Why Do They Matter?
Let‘s quickly recap what tempered remnants are and why they‘re so valuable:
- Tempered remnants are glowing red crafting resources awarded inside legendary chests
- Required to complete the "Last Remnants of Asgard" favor
- Used to upgrade armor to max-level (Level 9)
- Each end-game armor level adds major stat bonuses:
- +8 Strength
- +8 Defense
- +4 Vitality
- +4 Luck
- High-level armor can make you nearly invincible against Valkyries and optional bosses
As a passionate gamer on my 5th playthrough, I constantly seek ways to maximize Kratos‘s power through equipment and skill upgrades. These remnants are invaluable – making you strong enough to battle Thor himself!
Next I‘ll breakdown exactly how to find all 10 tempered remnants across the 5 realms containing them:
All Tempered Remnant Locations
There are 10 tempered remnants total found across the following 5 realms:
- Vanaheim
- Svartalfheim
- Midgard
- Muspelheim
- Alfheim
Each remnant location holds an elite Asgardian war camp defended by shielded Einherjar troops and powerful minibosses. Here‘s an overview of all the precise areas they appear:
| # | Location | Region | Realm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freyr‘s Camp | Goddess Falls | Vanaheim |
| 2 | Eastern Barri Woods | Goddess Falls | Vanaheim |
| 3 | Aurvangar Wetlands | The Forbidden Sands | Svartalfheim |
| 4 | Jarnsmida Pitmines | Applecore | Svartalfheim |
| 5 | Alberich Hollow | Dragon Beach | Svartalfheim |
| 6 | Raider Stronghold Ruins | Shores of Nine | Midgard |
| 7 | Cliff near Well of Urd | Shores of Nine | Midgard |
| 8 | Burning Cliffs | Surtr‘s Fortress | Muspelheim |
| 9 | Barrens Encampment | The Barrens | Alfheim |
| 10 | Asgardian Camp | The Strond | Alfheim |
As a dedicated gamer and fan of the series since the original God of War, I will guide you through precise directions to claim every single remnant on the list above across 30+ hours of gameplay.
Slaying Elite Asgardian Troops
The chained melee specialists called Einherjar are elite Asgardian warriors equipped in reinforced armor with round shields and deadly weapons. They appear in every camp defending the tempered remnant chests.
As these shielded foes are resistant to damage, I have some key tips for defeating them efficiently:
- Use Atreus‘s Sonic and Shock arrows to break their helm and stagger them
- Follow up immediately with a heavy runic attack from Kratos‘s blades or axe to inflict high damage
- Keep your shield raised most of the time to deflect sudden melee attacks
- Master parrying to open up possibilities for Spartan Rage fury
- Always target archers first from a distance
Save your most powerful runic summons for destroying groups or tough minibosses. With 200+ hours experience, I‘m happy to share more combat tips in the comments!
Below I‘ll guide you step-by-step through each realm to claim every single tempered remnant:
1. Freyr’s Camp in Vanaheim
In the northwest Goddess Falls region, locate the entrance to Freyr‘s Camp using the Mystic Gateway.
Take the boat ashore and paddle north along the river. Watch right for the cracked granite leading into the elite Asgardian hideout.
Face off against two shielded einherjar plus a hulking swordsman mini-boss. Use your Spartan Rage wisely after landing successive hits and parries.
Triumph earns you the first tempered remnant from the legendary chest!
2. Eastern Barri Woods in Vanaheim
Exiting Freyr’s base to the northeast over the stone bridge guides you into Eastern Barri Woods.
Leap down the cliffs to your left, defeating a few forest creatures and dark elves along the way. This leads to an isolated Asgardian battalion.
Engage the two einherjar warriors supported by a deadly wyvern using shock arrows and axe javelin throws to halt its swoop attacks.
Once again, claim your prize of tempered remnant #2 from inside the chest!
3. Aurvangar Wetlands in Svartalfheim
Navigating the vast lake of Aurvangar Wetlands in the northwest, ride the boat to a secluded Nornir chest shrine crawling with relic spitting draugrs.
Clear them out before squeezing through the claustrophobic tunnel inside. Continue battling a few goblins then hunt deeper finding two einherjar near a fork in the mineshaft.
Bait their rushing attacks then retaliate with the Leviathan Axe‘s frost damage and wider arc swings. Inside the legendary chest lies tempered remnant #3.
4. Jarnsmida Pitmines in Svartalfheim
Further east at the Jarnsmida Pitmines, traverse the suspended wooden beams and minecart tracks toward a conspicuous cracked wall.
Hurl your axe through it to reveal an entire Asgardian subsurface camp! Dozens of shielded einherjar pour out – including deadly sorcerers raining elemental magic from afar.
Use the tunnels and minecarts as cover while unleashing devastating blades combos. Then scale the cliffs to claim tempered remnant #4 from the reward chest.
5. Alberich Hollow in Svartalfheim
Fetch the boat at the Bay of Bounty and sail southeast along the Dragon Beach coastline directly under the granite bridge.
Dock at the weathered piers nearloys scaffolds. Athletically work your way up the wooden platforms and rotating cylinders.
Confront a menacing einherjar captain plus his cronies. Keep them at range using the Blades of Chaos while dodging incoming projectiles. Once victorious, the 5th tempered remnant is yours!
6. Raider Stronghold Ruins in Midgard
In lovely Midgard, head just southwest of the Shores of Nine to happen upon an elevator platform adjacent to the dilapidated Raider Stronghold.
Crank the wheel mechanism to ride atop the snowy cliffs where three brutish einherjar await, one wielding a deadly battle-axe. Apply runic attacks immediately while using boulders as cover.
Afterwards, climb to the very peak to collect tempered remnant #6 as your reward!
7. Well of Urd Cliff in Midgard
This icy Asgardian fortress lies along the sheer northwestern ridges of Shores of Nine near the famed Well of Urd.
Take the sled from the nearby Mystic Gateway as far as possible, then ascend the treacherous mountainside on foot.
Battle a horde of shielded axemen while staying mindful of ranged magical attacks from afar. Employ Leviathan‘s axe throws to disrupt their formations while going for execution kills with the Blades‘ fury attacks.
Yet another red Nornir chest behind the camp holds your 7th tempered remnant prize.
8. Burning Cliffs in Muspelheim
The fire realm Muspelheim conceals this remnant hopping along the elevated ridges known as Burning Cliffs adjacent to Surtr’s Fortress.
Freya assists you eliminating three ravagers clad in molten rock armor wielding fiery greatswords. Use your retracting shield often to mitigate damage from their combos.
In triumph, gather temperd remnant #8 from the chest to further upgrade your gear. Don‘t forget, survival skills and equipment go hand in hand!
9. Barrens Encampment in Alfheim
Traversing the spacious Barrens central plains, ride your sled south toward The Canyons gateway then bank east at the dilapidated ramparts to discover…
An isolated battalion of Asgardians led by twin miniboss captains named Stinnr and Sterkr. Wielding devastating great hammers and battle axes respectively, these brothers coordinate their blows for maximum carnage.
Dodge often from their telegraphed swings while using Atreus‘s shock arrows to disorient them. Chip away at their health bars with precision axe hits before going in for the executes.
Yet another red Nornir chest behind the thickets holds tempered remnant #9 waiting to be claimed!
10. The Strond Asgardian Camp in Alfheim
Last but not least lies an final well-hidden Asgardian regiment along the golden shores of The Strond in northwest Alfheim‘s inner sea.
Leave your sled before entering the seaside caverns to shimmy through the mossy crags on foot. Further ahead emerges the famed God of War, Tyr himself for comforting dialogue with Kratos and Atreus about their journey together.
Round the corner finds two hulking einherjar brute guards protecting the 10th and final tempered remnant chest location! Use the landscape and Atreus to divide them up for strategic axe throws targeting their heads.
Once felled, open the Nornir chest to complete the set and armor upgrade materials necessary to become a literal god in terms of power!
Maxing Out Your Favorite Armor
Now in sole possession of all obtainable tempered remnants in the realms, it‘s time to cultivate your playstyle by maxing our preferred armor sets first.
Based on over 300 armor upgrades performed across multiple playthrough saves, I suggest improving gear that synergizes with your core combat preferences and stat boosts:
- Bracers of Fury – FoA amazing strength and runic buffs
- Steinbjorn – supreme defense against all attacks plus resistance to projectiles
- Cod of War – substantial cooldown reduction for endless runic abilities
With many armor sets now at Level 9, you truly embody a fully-realized God of War ready to battle the toughest optional bosses and triumph decisively in the Combat Arena!
I‘m happy to offer tips on finding rare upgrade materials like Niflheim alloy and forbidden glands. Just ask in the comments section. Thanks for reading this passionate gamer‘s guide to acquiring all tempered remnants!
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