Volunder Mines

God of War guide · Exploring the Lake of Nine shores

Volunder Mines is a subterranean area accessed via a narrow gorge off the Lake of Nine, tied to the Favor "Second Hand Soul" given by Brok. Kratos and Atreus must navigate flooded mine tunnels, destroy seal locks, and defeat the Soul Eater guarding the alchemist's ring. Completing the area unlocks the lower depths and rewards rare crafting materials.

Items

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Alchemist's Ring: Looted from the Soul Eater boss at the end of the mineBrok's Hand Armor (Volunder's Forge resource): Rewarded upon returning the ring to Brok at the mine entrance

Secrets

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Nornir Chest (Rune Seals): Located in the main cavern, requiring you to throw the Leviathan Axe at three hidden runic bells scattered around the surrounding chambers.Odin's Raven: Perched above the wooden lift platform near the entrance to the mine.

Enemies

Soul Eater

Weak to Exposed core chest when it opens to shootSteal / drop Corrupted Remnant, Seidr Sigil

Boss enemy that is immune to damage everywhere except its exposed chest.

Tatzelwurm

Weak to Frost attacks, stun grabs

Agile burrowing enemy that ambushes in the narrow tunnels.

Draugr

Weak to Stun damage, axe throws

Standard melee and dual-wielding variants patrolling the mine passages.

Shops and people

Brok: Blacksmith services, sells basic gear, upgrades weapons and armor, and hands out the "Second Hand Soul" favor.

Tips

Save Leviathan Axe throws for the exact moment the Soul Eater opens its chest to fire molten projectiles, exposing its weak core.

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