Getting the God of War Ragnarok Platinum: A No-Nonsense Trophy Guide

Achieving the Platinum trophy in God of War Ragnarok, titled "The Bear and the Wolf," remains a rewarding pursuit for completionists even in 2026. The journey to 100% completion is remarkably accessible compared to other AAA titles, primarily because the game features no missable trophies. This allows for a relaxed initial playthrough where the narrative takes center stage before transitioning into the methodical cleanup of the Nine Realms.

Essential Platinum Statistics

Total Trophies: 36 (1 Platinum, 4 Gold, 15 Silver, 16 Bronze)
Estimated Difficulty: 3/10 (Can be completed on "Give Me Story" difficulty)
Time to Platinum: 40–60 hours depending on exploration pace
Missable Trophies: None (Post-game free roam is available)
Difficulty Trophies: None (No requirement to play on "Give Me God of War")
Playthroughs Required: 1

Phase 1: The Narrative Focus

The most efficient path starts with simply finishing the main story. Many regions are locked behind specific traversal abilities—like the Draupnir Spear—which are only acquired through story progression. Engaging in heavy exploration before obtaining these tools often leads to unnecessary backtracking.

Several trophies unlock automatically as the story unfolds:

A Grizzly Encounter: Battle the bear (Björn).
Blood Debt: Battle the God of Thunder (Thor).
Backyard Brawl: Battle the mysterious Valkyrie (Vanadís).
Root of the Problem: Battle Nidhogg in Vanaheim.
The Cauldron: Destroy Gryla’s cauldron in Jotunheim.
Off the leash: Battle the giant wolf Garm in Helheim.
Comeuppance: Battle Heimdall.
Better Together: Battle the Valkyries Hrist and Mist.
Ragnarök: Battle the All-Father (Odin).

During this phase, it is advisable to interact with Nornir Chests and Legendary Chests as they appear, as the Health and Rage upgrades from Idunn Apples and Horns of Blood Mead (required for the Full Belly trophy) make the later combat encounters significantly more manageable.

Phase 2: Systematic Realm Exploration and Favors

Once the credits roll, the Nine Realms open up fully. The game’s quest log (Favors) acts as a roadmap for the majority of the remaining trophies. Unlike the 2018 predecessor, the collectible requirements for the Platinum are less about finding every single minor item and more about completing specific sets and side-stories.

The Florist (Nine Realms in Bloom)

One of the more tedious tasks involves finding one unique flower in each of the nine realms.

Svartalfheim (Sparkthorn): Found in Nidavellir near the tavern.
Alfheim (Dawnbloom): Located in the Forbidden Sands.
Vanaheim (Starblush): Found in the Sinkholes (Crater region).
Midgard (Murkweed): Found near Sanctuary Grove (Freya's house).
Helheim (Soulblossom): Located near the area where you fought Garm.
Muspelheim (Ashpetal): Found near the Crucible entrance.
Niflheim (Dreamshade): Located in the Aesir Prison Wreckage.
Niflheim (Frostfinger): Found in Mist Fields.
Jotunheim (Ironbell): Found in Angrboda's Treehouse after the story.

The Curator and The Librarian

These trophies require all Artifacts and Kvasir’s Poems. There are 38 artifacts in total and 14 poems. Most are found in plain sight during exploration, but some require the Draupnir Spear to reveal hidden paths. The poems are particularly interesting as they serve as easter eggs for other PlayStation titles, and collecting them provides a steady stream of XP.

Phalanx (All Shields)

To earn this, obtain all five shields in the game.

Guardian Shield: Repaired by Ratatoskr/Brok during the story.
Dauntless Shield: Crafted at the Huldra brothers' shop.
Stone Wall Shield: Crafted at the Huldra brothers' shop.
Shatter Star Shield: Found in a Legendary Chest in the Abandoned Village (Vanaheim).
Onslaught Shield: Found in a Legendary Chest after the Garm fight in Helheim. If missed, it can be purchased from the shop later.

Phase 3: The Vanaheim Crater

The Crater is a massive optional region in Vanaheim unlocked by completing the Favor "Scent of Survival." This area is essential for several high-value trophies.

Invasive Species: This trophy requires completing all "Crater Hunts." There are 9 in total (7 Dragon Hunts and 2 Epic Hunts). These encounters provide the Dragon Claws and Dragon Teeth necessary for the Dragon Slayer trophy (crafting the Dragon Scaled Armor set).
Pure of Hart: Return the four Stags of the Four Seasons to Ratatoskr. These stags are scattered across the Crater sub-regions (The Jungle, The Sinkholes, and The Plains).

Phase 4: The Crucible and Post-Game Bosses

The final stretch toward the Platinum involves the most challenging combat encounters in the game.

Trials by Fire

Complete the trials of Muspelheim. You first need to find two Muspelheim Seed halves (found in Legendary Chests in Svartalfheim) to access the region. Once there, you must complete the initial 6 trials, followed by the main central trials. This is also where you will earn materials to upgrade your armor to Level 9 for the Ready for Commitment trophy.

Grave Mistake (The Berserkers)

You must defeat all 12 Berserker souls at Gravestones across the realms before facing King Hrólf Kraki in Midgard. These fights are tiered; some are single targets, while others involve multiple bosses simultaneously. A viable strategy for these encounters is utilizing the Realm Shift mechanic (via the Emblem of the Nine Realms) to create openings for heavy Runic attacks.

The True Queen (Gná)

Located in Muspelheim after the story, Gná is arguably the hardest boss in the game. Defeating her is required for "The True Queen" trophy. Unlike the Berserker King, Gná is faster and has a wider array of elemental attacks. Equipping the Steinbjorn armor set for high defense or the Lunda's Lost set for poison debuffs can help mitigate her pressure.

Funeral for a Friend

This is the secret ending and the final narrative trophy. After finishing the main story, speak to Lunda at any shop, then travel to the Raider Fort in Svartalfheim to attend the funeral. This provides the emotional closure for the game's arc and is a simple, non-combat trophy.

Technical Tips for the Cleanup

The Amulet of Yggdrasil: To earn How it’s Going, you need to fully repair the Amulet. This requires 7 Jewels of Yggdrasil. These are mostly found in Legendary Chests or dropped by specific mid-game bosses.
Relics and Sword Hilts: The Collector trophy is often the last one to pop. It requires all 14 Relics/Hilts. Many are crafted using "Lost Pages" found in the world, while others are rewards for defeating the Berserkers or Gná.
Accessibility Options: If certain Nornir Chest puzzles (timing-based) or combat encounters are proving too difficult, the game's accessibility menu offers options to extend puzzle timers or add checkpoints to mini-boss fights. Using these does not disable trophies.

Final Checklist for the Platinum

As you approach the final hours, your map should show 100% completion for most regions. If you are missing a trophy, check the following commonly overlooked items:

Lindwyrms: Have you returned all 6 to Ratatoskr for the Rightful Place trophy?
Lunda’s Orb: Have you completed the "New Friends" favor in Vanaheim?
The Hammer of Rebellion: Have you returned Durlin’s hammer in Svartalfheim for Rebel Leader?

By following this structured approach, the Platinum for God of War Ragnarok is a journey of exploration rather than a frustrating grind. The lack of missable content ensures that you can savor the narrative first and handle the tactical challenges of the Berserkers and Valkyrie Queen whenever you feel sufficiently upgraded.