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Inside the Mountain
God of War (2018)

Inside the Mountain

Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for the 'Inside the Mountain' quest in God of War (2018). Find collectibles, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles to ascend the mountain.

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Follow our comprehensive walkthrough for the 'Inside the Mountain' quest in God of War (2018). Find collectibles, defeat enemies, and solve puzzles to ascend the mountain.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Begin by scaling the wall and using the Bifröst to dispel the Black Breath. Open the doors and proceed towards the statue. Take the path to the left of the sand bowl.
  2. 2
    Defeat the two Speed Draugrs. Shoot the crystal in the air with the Leviathan Axe and place it on the pedestal.
  3. 3
    Have Atreus light up both Light Crystals. Pull the switch to align the runes on the floor for Atreus to translate.
  4. 4
    Follow the light to the wall on your right and open the makeshift door. Shoot the nearby Light Crystal for light.
  5. 5
    Drop down the ledge and pass through the passage to your right, shooting the crystal for light. Pass under the small tunnel.
  6. 6
    In the large open area, find and light the crystal to your left, revealing a passage upwards.
  7. 7
    At the top, knock down a container, light a crystal, and open a coffin containing Scaled Bracers of Focus. Head back down and pass under the rock to the left.
  8. 8
    Defeat the new Revenant variant (Summoner) and any Fire Nightmares it summons. Focus attacks on the Revenant to prevent reinforcements.
  9. 9
    Cross the gap in the bridge. Turn around to face it and shoot the Raven hiding on a beam.
  10. 10
    Climb the ledge. Before battling the Draugrs, notice the cluster of light crystals; hitting them causes stun damage. Defeat the Draugr.
  11. 11
    Look for a coffin on a platform over the cliff to the right. Shoot the Light Crystal to the right of it to erect a bridge leading to resources.
  12. 12
    Head back up the ledge and to the left. Break the wooden wall with an axe toss and shoot the Light Crystal to erect another bridge.
  13. 13
    Head up and shoot the Light Crystal in the sconce above the Nornir Chest.
  14. 14
    The Runes needed are ᛒ, ᚢ, and ᚱ. Spin the first Rune spinner to ᚢ. Spin the second Rune spinner (to the right of the bridge) to ᚱ. Spin the third Rune spinner (to the left, across the light bridge) to ᛒ. This unlocks the Nornir Chest containing a Horn of Blood Mead.
  15. 15
    Head back down the light bridge. Below the second Rune spinner, pick up a crystal. Carry it across the bridge to the left of the Nornir Chest.
  16. 16
    Defeat the Draugr on the other side and place the Light Crystal in the empty pedestal.
  17. 17
    Defeat the Projectile Draugr and Speed Draugr that attack. Light the crystal to illuminate a Lore Marker.
  18. 18
    Take the zipline back down. Take the right path at the fork until you reach a light crystal in a sconce. Shoot it.
  19. 19
    To the right of the sconce, break the wooden door and then the boxes to find the first Artefact for the Bottoms Up Artefact quest.
  20. 20
    Exit the room and continue, defeating the Draugr and ducking into the tunnel.
  21. 21
    Pass through the tunnel and break two barricades to reach the other side of the statue from the entrance.
  22. 22
    Have Atreus read the Lore Marker on the back of the statue.
  23. 23
    Pass around to the front of the statue to find a Hacksilver chest.
  24. 24
    Look behind the statue to find a wooden door. Break it down to find another Lore Marker on the ground.
  25. 25
    Before leaving the library, wait for the stone on the ground to change to the desired color before picking it up.
Tips
  • Use the light crystals to stun nearby enemies before engaging.
  • Focus on the Summoner Revenant quickly to prevent it from summoning Nightmares.
  • The Runes for the Nornir Chest are found written on the wall at the back of the area.
  • Horn of Blood Mead (extends maximum Rage)
  • Scaled Bracers of Focus
  • Artefact (for Bottoms Up Artefact quest)
  • Raven
  • Hacksilver
  • Lore Markers

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