The River Pass

God of War guide · Journeying toward the mountain after the Stranger fight

Following the battle with the Stranger, Kratos and Atreus travel through the River Pass to reach the distant peak. The journey requires navigating deep ravines, solving environmental puzzles, and surviving an encounter with a troll beneath a ruined bridge. After clearing the perils along the path, you enter a settlement before eventually meeting the Witch of the Woods.

Items

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Iðunn Apple: Inside a Nornir Chest located in the cavern area before reaching the burning villageHorn of Blood Mead: Inside a Nornir Chest near the sleeping Sand Bowl puzzle areaHel's Touch: Inside a Legendary Chest located inside the cave system before exiting to the open ruins

Secrets

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Wooden Toy Artifacts | Collect all lost toys scattered throughout the snowy paths and caves between your home and the river valley to complete the setHidden Runic Cipher Chest | Behind a path blocked by sap early in the cavern, reachable after gaining the ability to clear world obstacles later in the game

Enemies

Heavy Draugr

Weak to Stun damage

Slower than standard Draugr but hits harder and cannot be easily launched with normal light attacks

Brenna Daudi

Weak to Ranged axe throws to the headSteal / drop Soft Svartalfheim Steel

A fire troll that hurls flaming debris and stomps the ground to cause burning shockwaves

Shops and people

Brok: Equipment upgrades, crafting services, and general gear purchases

Tips

Use Atreus to distract Brenna Daudi with arrows whenever the troll winds up its heavy overhead boulder swings.
Freeze the poisonous Scorn Poles with the Leviathan Axe to safely walk past hazards and explore side passages.

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