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How to Unlock the Hidden Area Lyngbakr Island
God of War Ragnarök

How to Unlock the Hidden Area Lyngbakr Island

Learn how to unlock the hidden area of Lyngbakr Island in God of War Ragnarök. Follow our step-by-step guide to complete 'The Weight of Chains' favor and explore.

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Learn how to unlock the hidden area of Lyngbakr Island in God of War Ragnarök. Follow our step-by-step guide to complete 'The Weight of Chains' favor and explore.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Sail to The Watchtower in Svartalfheim, located east of natural stone arches. Land and head west to find Sindri's shop and the Mystic Gateway.
  2. 2
    Continue uphill west, destroy rocks using an explosive red pot, climb the wall, and examine the door to trigger Mimir's dialogue.
  3. 3
    Climb back down, find a new boat to the north, and sail north past a geyser to a small island with a dock. Landing here begins the favor 'The Weight of Chains'.
  4. 4
    Head off the docks and turn right. Destroy rocks blocking your path with an explosive vase.
  5. 5
    Continue uphill and destroy the Wretch Nest that spawns Wretches. You can either farm Wretches or destroy the nest directly.
  6. 6
    Behind the nest, climb the ledge, continue north to a cliff, and turn left. Destroy another cluster of rocks with an explosive vase.
  7. 7
    Climb west along the cliff edge to ascend a ledge.
  8. 8
    South of a breakable floor, turn a wheel to align the lift with the ground. Throw the Leviathan Axe at the lift's gear to freeze it.
  9. 9
    Return north to the cliff and climb west to the top of the lift.
  10. 10
    When on the lift, recall the Leviathan Axe to raise it. Use the lift's height to smash the floor below by pressing the prompted button at the edge.
  11. 11
    Prepare for a fight as you crash through the floor into the den of a Bergsra Mother. Defeat the Bergsra Mother and her Wretch brood.
  12. 12
    Loot the chest to obtain the Watchtower Key.
  13. 13
    Use the key to open a gate, return to your boat, and sail south to The Watchtower's northern beach.
  14. 14
    Climb the wall back to the locked door and use the Watchtower Key to unlock it.
  15. 15
    Interact with the drum inside to reveal the hidden extent of Lyngbakr Island.
Tips
  • The Bergsra Mother is vulnerable while summoning Wretches. Use AoE attacks and consider the Blades of Chaos for this fight.
  • After unlocking the hidden area, Lyngbakr Island will be marked on your map, allowing you to explore its collectibles and further engage with the 'The Weight of Chains' favor.
  • Watchtower Key
  • Access to the hidden area of Lyngbakr Island

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