Follow our guide to complete The Marked Trees quest in God of War (2018). Learn how to hunt with Atreus, defeat Draugr, and find all collectibles.
Walkthrough
- 1Begin the game in front of a solitary tree. Use R1 or Mouse 1 to fell the tree, pick it up, and proceed to the nearby boat.
- 2Place the tree in the water and tie it to the boat using the main interaction button/key (e.g., Triangle or Y).
- 3Follow the stream until you reach a small dock. Leave the boat and follow Atreus to the family house.
- 4Assist Kratos in felling another tree using R1 or Mouse 1.
- 5Head to the right of Atreus, behind a large rock, to find your first Artefact.
- 6Continue with Atreus into a clearing. Collect the Hacksilver at the fork and interact with tracks.
- 7To the left as you approach the steps, find the second Artefact.
- 8Under the bridge, find your first chest containing Hacksilver.
- 9Meet Atreus at the top of the steps and proceed to the broken bridge. Traverse obstacles using the Circle or E button.
- 10Follow the deer's path to find more Hacksilver and a chest. Collect additional Hacksilver near the cliff edge.
- 11At the bridge, you will be instructed on how to throw the Leviathan Axe. Aim at the wooden boards ahead and throw the axe to destroy them.
- 12Proceed into the clearing for your first combat encounter with Draugr. Use R1/Mouse 1 for Light Attacks and R2/Shift for Heavy Attacks.
- 13Learn to use Heavy Attacks to launch enemies and juggle them with Light Attacks.
- 14Pay attention to the small arrow around Kratos indicating attack direction. Dodge incoming attacks with Circle or E when the arrow turns red.
- 15Block attacks with L1 or Ctrl. Time your block just before an attack connects to perform a parry, stunning the enemy.
- 16Practice tripping Draugr by holding L2/Right Mouse Button, aiming at their legs, and pressing R1/Mouse 1 to throw the axe.
- 17After the battle, proceed into the ruins and collect the Green Healthstone.
- 18Look up to find a small container hanging from above. Throw your axe at it to knock it down for loot.
Tips
- The main interaction button/key for tying the tree to the boat is Triangle or Y.
- You can leave the boat at any dock by pressing Circle or E.
- The red dot on the map signifies the location of Artefacts.
- Hacksilver is the main currency in God of War.
- The reticle changes to light blue when aiming at something the axe can be used on.
- Recall your axe by pressing Triangle or R after throwing it.
- Light Attack: R1 or Mouse 1. Heavy Attack: R2 or Shift.
- Dodge: Circle or E. Block: L1 or Ctrl.
- Parrying is an essential skill, especially on higher difficulties.
- Tripping enemies with the axe is a useful tactic.
- Artefacts (collectible items)
- Hacksilver (in-game currency)
- Green Healthstone (restores health)
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