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The Light of Alfheim (2)
God of War (2018)

The Light of Alfheim (2)

Follow our detailed walkthrough for The Light of Alfheim (2) quest in God of War (2018). Learn how to use Light Arrows, solve puzzles, and find all rewards.

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Follow our detailed walkthrough for The Light of Alfheim (2) quest in God of War (2018). Learn how to use Light Arrows, solve puzzles, and find all rewards.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Use Atreus' Light Arrow on the blue crystal to create a light bridge.
  2. 2
    Cross the bridge and drop down the ledges.
  3. 3
    Pick up the Light Crystal from the ground and place it in the pedestal to the southwest.
  4. 4
    Light the crystal, climb back up the ledge, and cross the light bridge to open a coffin containing a Fragmented Heart of Alfheim.
  5. 5
    Take the crystal out of the pedestal and place it in the pedestal to the east.
  6. 6
    Light the crystal, climb the left ledge, and cross the light bridge.
  7. 7
    Defeat the Gloom Nightmares.
  8. 8
    Shoot an axe through two knots against the wall to untangle a Hacksilver chest.
  9. 9
    Hit the Light Crystal across the way to create another bridge.
  10. 10
    As you cross, defeat two Dark Elves.
  11. 11
    Light a Light Crystal below you to create a bridge through appendages.
  12. 12
    Step onto this bridge, destroy the knot on the wall to scale it back to the top.
  13. 13
    Defeat a group of Dark Elves led by a Summoner.
  14. 14
    Shoot the now free Light Crystal to create a light bridge to the other side.
  15. 15
    Defeat two more Dark Elves and open the Legendary Chest to obtain the Strike of the Utgard Light Runic Attack.
  16. 16
    Throw the axe at the Runic disc on the chain to release a Light Crystal.
  17. 17
    Pick up the crystal and insert it into the nearby pedestal, then shoot it to light up the Lore Marker.
  18. 18
    Take the crystal out of the pedestal, carry it up the stairs, and insert it into the pedestal at the top.
  19. 19
    Climb the ledges and cross the light bridge to find a corpse with Hacksilver.
  20. 20
    To unlock the Nornir Chest, stand southeast of it, shoot the bell behind you, then shoot the other two bells visible through the window to obtain a Horn of Blood Mead.
  21. 21
    Step onto the light bridge, look down to a platform with aligned knots, and throw the axe to destroy them.
  22. 22
    Drop down, pick up the crystal from the pedestal, and install it in the new pedestal.
  23. 23
    Have Atreus light the crystal.
  24. 24
    Boost Atreus up to the sand bowl by the door.
  25. 25
    Look at the rune above the door to give Atreus the words needed to unlock it, earning the Feels Like Home achievement.
  26. 26
    Return to the boat and speak with Sindri to begin the Fafnir’s Hoard Favor.
Tips
  • Light Arrows can be used in and out of combat. Aim with [L2]; the reticule will be blue if Light Arrows can be used.
  • In combat, Light Arrows explode on impact and can Weaken enemies, decreasing their defense.
  • Upgrade Atreus' Light skills with available XP.
  • When untangling the Hacksilver chest, stand in front of the knot looking out to the north and throw the axe through it into the other one behind.
  • When facing the Summoner, prioritize killing them first.
  • To unlock the Nornir chest, shoot the bell behind you first, then the two visible through the window.
  • To align the knots for the chest, stand on the light bridge and look down to the platform ahead.
  • Fragmented Heart of Alfheim (x3)
  • Strike of the Utgard Light Runic Attack
  • Horn of Blood Mead
  • Hacksilver
  • Feels Like Home Achievement

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