racking down the 48 mystical ravens in God of War Ragnarök offers some of the most powerful upgrades and ability boosts in the entire game. As a passionate gamer and content creator, I‘ve painstakingly located each elusive raven to unlock the epic gear hidden behind the Niflheim chests.
In this guide, I‘ll explain why hardcore and even casual fans need to find these crafty birds. I‘ll also provide detailed maps and tips for locating every single raven across all the Nine Realms.
Why Ravens Offer the Best End-Game Upgrades
Longtime God of War fans likely recall how finding Odin‘s green-glowing ravens would reveal extra lore and artifacts. But in Ragnarök, these birds serve a different purpose tied directly to late-game upgrades.
The misty realm of Niflheim contains six sealed legendary chests that can only be unlocked by accumulating raven kills. Each chest requires locating a specific number of ravens to open:
Niflheim Chests
| Chest # | Ravens Required | Reward Item |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Quaking Quiver |
| 2 | 6 | Talisman of Unbound Potential |
| 3 | 9 | Glasir Set |
| 4 | 12 | Muspelheim Eye |
| 5 | 18 | Forbidden Grip |
| 6 | 48 | Amulet of Kvasir |
These chest rewards contain some of the most powerful armor sets and enchantments in the entire game. The Amulet of Kvasir increases the window of parrying attacks by a full second, while the Forbidden Grip boosts axe throws by 10%.
But what I love most is the Talisman of Unbound Potential, which can be upgraded to increase ALL of Kratos‘ main stats at once. This special talisman truly unlocks your potential power in the late game.
Simply finding all 48 ravens takes hours of effort. But that work pays off with gear that Ragnarök‘s hardest optional bosses and challenges practically require. Even average players will find raven hunting makes completing the story on higher difficulties much easier.
Next let‘s examine all 48 mystical raven locations across the realms!
Svartalfheim: Home to 13 Elusive Ravens
The technologically impressive realm of the Dwarves contains the most ravens to uncover at 13. With huge tcaves, towering machinery and dark tunnels, Svartalfheim offers lots of hiding spots.
Here is the complete list of all 13 Svartalfheim ravens and where to pin them down:
Aurvangar Wetlands
- Ruined Pillar Perch: Exit the Mystic Gateway and check atop a broken stone pillar left of the door. This is one of the easiest ravens to snag early.
Althjof’s Rig
- Barrel Bird: Climb the golden chain upwards and you‘ll spot it perched conveniently on a barrel ahead. Hard to miss.
Alberich Island
Workshop Wizard: This sneaky raven requires the Draupnir Spear to reach. Use the geysers to ascend to the island‘s upper wooden platforms. Behind a destructible wall is a hidden room where you‘ll find this raven.
Geyser Grabber: Return to Albrich Island later in the story to access another tricky raven. Again use your Draupnir Spear and the hot geyser elevators. At the second island level is a cage protecting the raven – snipe it quick as it attempts escape!
Radsvinn’s Rig
- Crane Percher: Ground level below the towering rig on the tall crane apparatus. Shoot it before starting the climb updwards.
Lyngbakr Island
- Cave Crow: Nestled in the closed off room under the boat steering fin puzzle. Access it after lowering the ship’s second fin.
The Watchtower
- Dwarf Shop Circler: Flying high around the Mystic Gateway dwarf shop. Look upward and nail it after arriving.
Jarnsmida Pitmines
- Clifftop Catch: After your mine cart ride, cross the water to cliffs left hiding this sneaky raven.
Nidavellir
- Town Square Terror: Directly opposite the large dragon statue in the Nidavellir town square. Use sonic arrows to reveal its hidden perch.
The Applecore
- Broken Bridge Bird: In the wooden ceiling rafters atop the water wheel room broken bridge. Carefully sneak this one past the dwarven defenders!
The Forge
Mountainside Maverick: Patroling the mountain cliffs near the massive carved dwarf bust. Watch it circle from bridges outside the workshop interior.
Geyser Grounder: Return to the forge later to access metal platforms among bubbling geysers. Tricky clifftop raven is the reward for braving the steam!
Alberich Hollow
- Sealed Sentry: After opening the legendary chest, locate the sealed hallway left of the exit path. At its end lies the final elusive Svartalfheim raven!
Svartalfheim Raven Total: 13
With 13 ravens, the home of legendary blacksmith brothers Sindri and Brok holds the most targets. But other realms still await…
Alfheim: Finding 10 Light Elf Ravens
The enchanting land of the Light Elves houses 10 mystical ravens in its forests, temples and barrens.
Here are all the Alfheim ravens mapped out:
Temple of Light
Locked Lurker: Behind the sealed metal gate near the chest room. Use the clifftop vantage to axe-pin it to the barrier.
Central Chamber: Inside the large central room with bridges and water locks. It patiently waits on an island perch.
The Barrens
Western Wanderer: Left of the sealed gate hiding a lore marker. Quickly nail this raven before breaking through!
Dragonbone Dweller: Deep inside the buried dragon skeleton eye socket. Dig it out of this boney lair!
The Canyons
- Gateway Glider: Flying among the wooden towers by the mystical gateway fast travel point.
The Strond
- Temple Tree: Perched conspicuously atop the tree along the path to the Light Elf temple. Hard shot but worth taking.
Forbidden Sands
Walled Wanderer: Behind the sealed western gate of the desert town. Use the nearby cliffs to axe this streaker.
Ampitheater Ambusher: Circling center stage above the buried sandbowl ampitheater near the gateway. Lead it with your axe throw to strike gold!
Monlith Maverick: Trying its luck above the broken light elf monolith. Show it no mercy!
Library Lurker: Inside the left side crawlspace tucked under the desert library. Sneak attack!
Alfheim Raven Count: 10
The mystical home realm of the Light Elves may shine bright, but has its shadowy corners holding ravens. Next we turn to…
Vanaheim: Only 6 Ravens Inhabit the Lush Realm
The beautifully lush world of Vanaheim houses just 6 ravens across its varied biomes. Enjoy these tranquil landscapes as you hunt down feathers!
Pilgrim’s Landing
Legendary Lookout: Perched sneakily alongside a closed off legendary chest. Bait out for an easy throw.
Root River Rooster: Scoping the eastern waterway from a massive tree root. Lead this moving target to connect your axe!
River Delta
- Idol Percher: Inside the hollow of a carved statue in the main longhouse. Sneak up the ramps to strike shadowy target!
Western Barri Woods
- Thorned Forest: High in the trees to the east behind sealed bramble. Clear away obstacles first before claiming this woodland raven!
The Plains
28-31. Plains Pack: All four located after fully draining the central Plains lake. Search on every cliff face before restoring water!
The Southern Wilds
- Riverside Ringmaster: Performing circles right by the mystical gateway over the water. Time your toss to tag thisENTRY flighty feathered foe!
Vanaheim Raven Count: 6
While lacking in numbers, Vanaheim overflows with natural beauty and epic scale. More realms remain however…
Midgard: Home to 6 Ravens
As Kratos and Atreus’ home base, the world of Midgard offers 6 early accessible ravens. I advise grabbing these ASAP!
Well of Urd
- Column Catcher: Perched visibly on a broken stone column next to the Nornir chest campsite. Eye this yellow-eyed bird against the snow.
Lake of Nine
Cavern Circler: Inside the obvious icy cave inset along on southern face of Tyr’s Temple. Glowing green raven contrasts the shadows.
Chain Chiller: Braving the wind atop the thick chain dangling near the Raider Hideout. Just don‘t hit the explosiveuries below!
The Oarsmen
- Statue Sentry: Gliding around the main memorial statue along the cliff. Time your throw to pass through the antlers!
The Derelict Outpost
Nook Dweller: Deep inside the ceiling nook overlooked in the deadly trapped maze. Almost missed this sneaky devil!
Workshop Watcher: Perched on wooden scaffolding running alongside cliff near the dwarf shop. Nearly escaped before my axe found its feathers!
Midgard Raven Count: 6
With deadly draugrs, mythical monsters and tricky terrain, Midgard may seem to lack ravens by comparison. But other realms have even less…
Helheim: The Land of Ice Holds 2 Ravens
Only 2 ravens braved the freezing winds of Helheim across my journey into the ominous underworld.
Helgrind Gateway
- Gateway Glider: Circling sneakily right by the magical helgrind gateway itself. Welcome visitors with an axe surprise!
Perch View
- Stairwell Sentry: Sitting smugly on the overlook near the broken stairs leading up to Hel’s Perch tower. Topple this high flying foe for some sweet satisfaction!
Helheim Raven Count: 2
While numbers are low, locating these two ravens still proves ESSENTIAL to unlocking all of Niflheim’s precious chests and armor sets. Now for warmer climates…
Muspelheim: A Fiery Realm With 2 Red Hot Ravens
Muspelheim equally matches Helheim with 2 epic ravens among lava floes and stygian iron. Bring ice arrows to cool off these hot birds!
Burning Cliffs
- Blistering Burglar: Housed inside the window of the sealed side room near where the challenge portal first opens. Sneak attack this blazing bird!
Surtr’s Forge
- Forger’s Flyer: Making lazy circles high the main central platform by the endless forge flames. Make this loudmouth one final meal for the Allfather!
Muspelheim Raven Count: 2
With intense challenges around every corner, Muspelheim already pushes your limits. Finding these 2 key ravens pushes you closer towards unlocking Niflheim’s epic chest armor too.
Niflheim: Skip the Deadly Mists Yet?
I cannot end this guide without addressing the most common question I hear:
If Niflheim contains the legendary raven chests, why hunt birds anywhere else first?
Here is my passionate expert gamer take:
Avoid entering the Niflheim mists early! The deadly fog will quickly sap your health and stamina without high-level armor upgrades from other realms. Even my +10 Ascendant Mist armor struggles against the unmatched threat density.
Instead, thoroughly explore six other realms first to gear up. Acquire anchors like the Talisman of Unbound Potential (+30 to all stats!). Augment armors to max level. Then finally pursue the chests themselves as a final end-game challenge with suitable power.
As a reminder, here are the minimum ravens needed to unlock each epic Niflheim reward:
| Chest # | Ravens | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Quaking Quiver |
| 2 | 6 | Talisman of Unbound Potential (+30 to all stats) |
| 3 | 9 | Glsir Wrath Frozen Shield |
| 4 | 12 | Muspelheim Eye of Power (+10 strength) |
| 5 | 18 | Forbidden Grip of the Ages (+10 axe throw) |
| 6 | 48 | Amulet of Kvasir (+1 second to parry) |
Now with the full picture painted, you see why patience pays off when gathering ravens for these Niflheim treasures. Maximize your own potential first!
Final Tips on Locating Every Raven
With 48 mystical ravens scattered across six sprawling realms, tracking them all down proves no small feat. Here are my final expert tips:
Tune your senses – Listen for loud caws near silences to pinpoint locations. And watch for the glowing green aura Odin’s spies emit.
Think vertical – Ravens favor towering structures like statues, pillars, scaffolding and peaks to perch. Aim your gaze high!
Note environments – Light Elf temple ravens roost on trees. Dwarven birds nest near machinery. Observe surroundings for context clues.
Return with new tools – Certain ravens only reveal themselves after acquiring upgrades like the Draupnir Spear or blazing arrows.
I hope these 48 raven locations help you unlock Niflheim’s ultra-rare armor sets and claim the incredible end-game power they offer! Until the next big PS5 release, this has been your guide from an obsessed gamer. Share any other God of War Ragnarök secrets in the comments!
