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TheGod of War Ragnarokcollectibles are a fun side activity to participate in, especially if you’re looking for an excuse to explore the realms. One enjoyable mission is a Favor called Hel To Pay that can be unlocked during the main story, following the chaotic events of Chapter 12: Reunion.
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The quest involves sealing six rifts by surviving against large mobs of enemies. It’s a real button masher and a fun side activity for players that enjoy God of War Ragnarok’s expansive combat.
How To Unlock Hel To Pay
This quest is a pretty straightforward one. It’s given to you during the events ofChapter 12: Reunionand begins when Kratos and Atreus/Freya encounter some Hel-Tears in a swarm of Hel-Walkers. The appearance of Hel-Walkers are a result of freeing Garm in the events of Reunion, so you’re basically left with a multi-realm cleanup job. There aresix Hel-Tears to seal, but luckily the first encounter with this Favor will end with sealing two Hel-Tears in the same mission. Therefore, you’re left with a much easier and far more convenient duty.
The rewards for this Favor are worth the investment. For each Hel-Tear, you’ll be given aFrozen Spark. Combining six Frozen Sparks will grant you theFrozen Flame, a special upgrade that can be forged toKratos' Leviathan Axe.
For this mission, it’s best to stick to yourBlades of Chaosas Hel-Walkers are more susceptible to the fire damage and wider area of effect.
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Location #1 - Sindri’s House
The first Hel-Tear is automatically closed over the course ofChapter 12: Reunion. Once you’re at this point in the main story,follow the natural progression, and you’ll have a battle with the Hel-Walkers. These Hel-Walkers spawn from a Hel-Tear, and they can be closed by Atreus/Freya once they’ve been cleared out.
Remember to pick up theFrozen Sparkon the ground where the Hel-Tear rift was opened.
Location #2 - The Gleaming Bale, Helheim
As youprogress through Helheim in Reunion, you’ll encounter a group of Hel-Walkers with another Hel-Tear opened up. After defeating them and closing the Hel-Tear, theHel To Pay Favorwill officially begin. Remember to collect all the loot drops.
Location #3 - Aurvangar Wetlands, Svartalfheim
After reaching the shore, traverse your way to the top of the large wooden platform in front of you. Once there,take a zipline down, and you’ll find the Hel-Tear on the other end. Seal it and pick up your rewards.
Time: 1 minute
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Location #4 - Well Of Urd, Midgard
Fast travel to the point on your map, and climb upwards.You’ll be met with the Hel-Tear after squeezing your way through the frozen crevice. One thing to note about this section is that you’ll be dealing with some Hel-Shadow archers, so be prepared to use yourlong-range attacksto deal with them. Take care of the enemies here within the time limit and collect your rewards.
Location #5 - The Strond, Alfheim
Not far from the Mystic Gateway,you have to head into the circular area and drop to a room below. The Hel-Tear is quick to reach, but remember to take care of the enemies quickly if you want the covetedFrozen Sparkloot.
Time: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Location #6 - The Southern Wilds, Vanaheim
Go through the Mystic Gateway, and you’ll see the Hel-Tear right on the other end. Defeat all the Hel-Walkers and collect the newest collection of loot in a snap. Remember, this Hel-Tear is the final one, so you can finally craft theFrozen Flameupgrade for the Leviathan Axe.
The net XP gains and valuable loot from this Favor make it a fast and convenient detour from GoW Ragnarok’s main quest.
