Veithurgard

Sail down the river accessed through the doors at Stone Falls until you reach a beach. Dock the boat.

To your right, find a Lore Marker, and to your left, Brok’s Shop. Speak to Brok for information and use his shop if needed.

You should have around 4500+ XP. Consider learning the Countering Blast skill (Shield Combat tree) to parry and return projectiles. Save remaining XP for future upgrades.

Continue forward and squeeze through a gap to face Draugr. Atreus will now participate in melee combat to help stun enemies.

Defeat the Draugr and wolves.

Locate the spiked door ahead. Turn left, break a barricade, and open the coffin behind it.

Use your axe to push the spiked door back, revealing another coffin.

Crawl through the tunnel to the right of the door.

Read the lore before proceeding.

Exit the tunnel to face three Rabid Wolves. Defeat them with Runic Attacks.

Read the Lore Marker nearby, then look right to find another Lore Marker on a pillar.

Lift the rock to the south and head towards the beach.

Release the boat to your right by hitting the runic disc holding it.

Board the boat and pass through the large statues ahead to enter Veithurgard.

You have two destinations: mainland Veithurgard (south) or a small island with a statue of Thor (north). Head to the statue of Thor first, as per a spirit's request from Stone Falls.

Dock at the island's beach and head towards the cave. Be prepared for a Level 5 dual wielding Draugr inside.

Warning: This is a difficult battle. Keep your shield up, maintain distance, and use Runic Attacks, Atreus’ arrows, and axe throws.

After defeating the dual wielding Draugr, a Heavy Draugr will attack from behind. Use Spartan Rage if available to create openings.

Once both Draugr are dead, explore the island. Open the Hacksilver chest in the cave.

Exit the cave and climb the ledge to the east.

Look up to see the next Raven circling the statue. Shoot it down.

Go around to the back of the island and find three graves. Search the ground in front of the middle grave to find a Grip of Tanngiost. (Note: The fully upgraded Versatile Warrior’s Handle is more useful for now).

Look up at the statue from this location and notice runic markings indicating weak spots.

Throw your axe at all marked locations to destroy the statue. You can hit three from your current position.

To hit the last two spots, return to where you climbed the ledge. Hit the back of the statue’s leg and the back itself.

Once all parts are destroyed, the statue will crumble.

Resist the urge to return for your reward yet. Board the boat and sail south to the beach on the main island.

Upon departing the boat on the mainland, you’ll see a Mystic Gateway to your left, followed by several Draugr. Clear this area first.

Toss your axe at the Draugr patrolling the dock. Two throws and an arrow will defeat him and draw the rest of the pack.

Face two Speed Draugr and two Heavy Draugr. Wait for them to group up and use Runic attacks, then finish them off. Keep moving and avoid facing both Heavies simultaneously.

With the initial area clear, go to the dock where the first Draugr was. Take out the Projectile Draugr across the gap.

At the end of this dock, you’ll find the first Artefact for the Horns of Veithurgard quest.

Return across the gap. The left path on this dock is a dead end for now.

Look at the remains of a house and knock a container to the ground.

As you approach the coffin, a Tatzelwurm will attack. Defeat it and open the coffin.

Before proceeding towards the large dragon, cross to the west side and find a Lore Marker.