God of War Ragnarok All Nornir Chest Locations Guide

God of War Ragnarok All Nornir Chest Locations Guide

Dan Webb

Perhaps the most important of all the collectibles in God of War Ragnarok, as it was in God of War (2018) are the game’s Nornir Chests. These chests are slightly puzzle-esque chests, requiring Kratos set off a series of bells in quick succession, lights braziers (which are seemingly impossible to set aflame), seek out totems and so on, to unlock the chest itself.

It’s what’s in these chests that’s a massive deal. They will contain Apples of Iounn or Horns of Blood Mead. They might not sound incredible to new time players, but they actually increase Kratos’ health and Rage meter respectively.

There are 35 Nornir Chests in all, with the first 30 offering Apples and Horns (they alternate from one chest to the next). There are 5 stages to levelling up each. The first stage is 1 Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead increases either the health/Rage. Stage 2 requires 2. Stage 3 requires 3, 4 needs 4 and 5 needs 5. Taking that to a total of 30 chests to fully upgrade Kratos’ health and Rage bars - the other 5 include Amulet Enhancements and more if you do go for that 100%.

Below you’ll find not only the location of all the Nornir Chests, but also where the bells, braziers, totems, etc. are for each one. Good luck out there, folks!

Svartalfheim Nornir Chest Locations

Aurvangar Wetlands Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - When you land on land to move the wheel and use the axe to freeze the geyser, use it on the one on the right and climb up for this artefact by the corpse.Next to the artefact above, you’ll see the Nornir seal (the R) next to you. Hit it and look to the left over the edge. On the island ahead you’ll see the B and down to the right of the chest you’ll see the F. You’ll get an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead from the chest.

Nornir Chest - As the river bears right, on the left there’s a small bridge to go under. Go under, kill the enemies and you'll see the Nornir Chest on the lower level. For this, set the lever on the right (behind the geyser) to the D symbol. The one the other side of the structure behind the chest to B, and the third one, up on the platform to the left, to a N. You’ll get a Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead from it.

 

Radsvinn’s Rig Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - On the left of the Mining Rig is a Nornir Chest. The three symbols are: 1. Is right next to the chest, light the lantern using the Blades of Chaos. 2. Use Atreus arrows to remove the barrels at the back of the rig, the lantern is there. And 3. To the right side of the rig, climb up and throw an axe at the pot next to it (it’s hidden behind a metal grate).

 

Alberich Island Nornir Chest Locations 

Nornir Chest - As you pull onto the beach you’ll see the chest on the right as you land. The C is up to the right of it. The N is behind a grate (shoot the wood panel to lift the urn). The R is opposite the chest, get Atreus to shoot the green shimmering panel. 1 Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead is inside for you.

 

Dragon Beach Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - Directly ahead of where you enter Dragon Beach. The one F is directly behind the chest, behind the geyser. The other F is on the west side of the beach (near a crane and a geyser). And finally, turn around and run to the right of the dragon statue behind you until you see an urn directly under its butt. You’ll find an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead inside.

 

The Forge Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - Head back to where the tracks are in the first part of the Forge area for this Nornir Chest (once you have the Draupnir Spear). Look to the left and you’ll see the B symbol. Walk to the left of the chest and go to the edge, straight ahead you’ll see the F symbol, on a rock over the other side of the ravine. And finally, the other F-like symbol is back where you came from, on a rock next to where the cart had originally crashed through the wooden walkway (before you moved it). You’ll find an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead inside.

 

Jarnsmida Pitmines Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - After stopping the water and jumping across the cart, there’s a Nornir Chest in front of you. The R brazier is on the left of the chest. Drop down to the left and before you go under the water wheel, look up: the C is there - you’ll need to stop the waterwheel to light the brazier. Go under the water wheel, retrieve your axe if you haven’t already and grapple across the ravine. The N is straight ahead. There’s an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead inside.

 

The Applecore Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - Follow the path from the treasure map up and you’ll see the chest to the northeast of you. If you turn around the ‘n’ and the C are on hanging platforms behind you. And the R is south, up both ledges and turn around. Explode them all at once, get an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

Nornir Chest - Where you found the Durinn’s Stone Statue artefact earlier, now you can cross to the otherside with the spear. When up there, to the right will be the chest. Firstly, for the B, go right (east) and stop the water straight ahead, it’s underneath the water. Then, to the west of the chest you’ll find one of the Fs on the workbench. And finally, one of the other Fs, head towards the rift right at the end (west) of the wooden walkway. Turn to the right, blow up the barrel and you’ll see the last one there. Spear them all, explode them at the same time, get an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

Myrkr Tunnels Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - As you move the water to raise the gate (on the way to the objective), the Nornir Chest will be directly ahead of you. R is on the left, behind a grate. ‘n’ is behind you. And for C, turn around when facing the chest and look in the first alcove on the left (behind some crates). Grab them all and get an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

Alfheim Nornir Chest Locations

The Strond Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - After squeezing through a thin gap, take a left and drop down. The chest is there. If you turn around you’ll see the C brazier. If you run to the end and look down, you can see the ‘n’ brazier. If you move forward and look up you’ll see the R brazier - you’ll have to go back up, and around and drop down on it to light it. Congrats, the Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead is now yours.

 

Nornir Chest - After fighting the first batch of elves and lifting the large rock, the Nornir Chest is in the next area. The N is on the right of the chest, slightly further back (the way you came). The small n is directly behind you, behind the tree in the middle. For the F, head to the broken bridge to the left of the chest, it’s across the chasm to the right there. Throw a spear at each of them and detonate all together for the Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

Temple of Light Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - After pushing the statues over to create a light bridge, on the right you’ll see a Nonir Chest. Firstly, head behind it and on the right get Atreus to shoot the green shimmering metal. This one is timed, so acclimatise yourself with where they are (the R is to the left of it, the C is further left and further back, while the N is where you used Atreus to shoot the green panel. Then, bounce your axe off the Twilight Stone (throwing it over the back right of the chest), then hit the R and then the C. Might take a few attempts, but do it and get an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

The Barrens Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - East of the elven structure in the north of The Barrens is another elven structure. Beneath the hive roots is a Nornir Chest. Firstly, head to the back to remove the hive roots with one perfectly placed axe throw. The C is on the front left of the chest. The N is on the rocks in the northeast corner. And the R is on the roof, next to a pot you can hit with your axe. Do all that and in the chest you’ll find an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

The Below Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - When you head outside and head down the zipwire, head right and bear further right (and down) and you’ll see the chest. First things first, open the door behind the chest. Then, clear the 3 roots blocking the way and climb all the way up to the top. From there go into the opening and open the next door. Now you need to hit the N there and drop down to the chest. Turn around and hit the C opposite the chest and then the R in the tunnel (where you opened the door earlier. Do that and the Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead are all yours.

 

The Forbidden Sands Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - In the south west you’ll find this chest. The ‘n’ is to the right. Nice and easy. The C is to the north, on a rock outside the area where the chest is. And the R is east, underneath a large stone archway. Light all three braziers using Sigil arrows and the Blades of Chaos and get yourself a nice Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead as a reward.

 

Nornir Chest - Ridiculously tricky to spot this one, but basically, drop down from the Elven Sanctum onto the sand, and just hit the wall straight ahead. It’ll break and you can go right in. The Nornir Chest is straight ahead. First, bounce your axe off the Twilight Stone at the back to clear the roots. The N is on the left, use a Sigil arrow on the fire. The C is off on a lower platform to the right (south): make sure you use Sigil arrow bubbles to make a train to the fire, then use one to explode on the fire. The R is above, this time use a Sigil bubble chain from the C all the way to the R, and then fire one on the lit C brazier to set off a chain reaction.

 

Vanaheim Nornir Chest Locations

The Southern Wilds Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - On the main path through The Southern Wilds you’ll come across a Nornir Chest. To your left (west-ish), you’ll find the fist you you need to set to a C there. Turn around to the east and burn the weeds, and then set that one to ‘n’. And then finally, head back to the area just behind where you are (where you came from, to the east) and look up. You can burn the weeds on the rocks to the left which will spread and free it. Set that to R. Then, go get your Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead. 

 

Eastern Barri Woods Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - From the previous scroll, continue up the stairs and the chest is at the top of the path. The first spinner is just to the left of the chest - set this one to F. The next spinner is at the end of the track (where the Wulver is) - set this one to C. And the last one is slightly back down the path you came in on, on the right, covered in brambles you need to burn - set this one to the D like symbol. Do that and return to the chest for your Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead. 

 

The Abandoned Village Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - When you get to the broken bridge you’ll see the Nornir braziers before you see the chest. There is one on the side you’re standing, one on the opposite side and one down on the river to the right. The on either side of the crane need to be lit with the brazier on the crane itself. Getting it into position and then using the Blade of Chaos to move the brazier into the Nornir braziers, setting them on fire. Do that and then head across the bridge to the third. Light that. The chest is directly behind you. Finish this and get an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

Cliffside Ruins Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - Southwest from where you land on the beach is a Nornir Chest. Head up to the left and jump across the platforms in the middle of the area until you’re nearest the cliff. Look down and you’ll see the double-F-esque spinner. Next up, stay up on the higher platforms and go as far as you can east. If you look left there’s a zipwire, take it. On the other side of the river (where you came from), you’ll see the spinner. Set it to the D-esque character. Head back to the chest. The other side of the cliff to the right of the chest you’ll see the spinner behind some brambles. There’s an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead inside.

 

Goddess Falls Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - At the top of the waterfalls, in the northwest corner, you’ll see the Nornir chest. The C lantern you can find to the south. The R to the north. And the ‘n’ is in the middle (top) of the waterfall to the west of the chest (shoot Freya’s arrows on top of one another to make bigger spheres). Once you’ve done all 3, return to the chest for your Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

The Veiled Passage Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - On a small beach in the southern part of The Veiled Passage is a Nornir chest on its own. It’s a bell one. And this one takes some planning. All three orbs are across the river. You have to use the Sigil arrows and overlapping bubbles to link them all (because the 2 end ones are behind cages). Do that and grab an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

The Jungle Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - There’s a boat dock down the river (almost on the bend). Once you get out, the Nornir Chest is directly ahead. The E is up to the right from the chest. For the ‘n’ head into the northeast corner of the area and look up: set the brambles on fire and you’ll uncover it. And then, look up to the west (above the Celestial Alter) and you’ll see the B. Set them all, return to the chest and grab the Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

The Sinkholes Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - After you zipwire in (and after a brief boss battle), pull a 180 and head into the west corner and you’ll see the chest. The N is to the left. The C is to the right of the chest. And from the C, climb up to the ledge above it and then look up and southeast. Light all 3 braziers, open the chest and an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead is yours.

 

Nornir Chest - As soon as you come out of the tunnel where the hourglass was, and after you’ve battled The Untamed Fury, you’ll find the down south on the right. The E can be found on top of a pillar west of the chest. The B is to the southeast of the chest. And the T is north, towards the cliff edge. Get all 3, get a Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

The Plains Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - There’s a revenant camp in the northwest that is only accessible at night. In the same area you fought Vali, on the west side you can ice a poison totem that’s blocking a gate. Then, head back round to the Celestial Altar and follow the path to the northwest. You can now access it. The Nornir Chest is straight ahead. The N is behind the chest (in the poison), the R is on the right (in the tree) and the F is west on the rocks. Unlock that chest and get your reward. Once you have 30 Nornir Chests you will no longer unlock Apples or Mead, and will instead unlock rewards. This was our 31st and unlocked the Midgard’s Bravery amulet enhancement.

 

Nornir Chest - Just north of where you do the Epic Hunt is a Nornir Chest. It’s a bell one. The C is to the back right, the R is to the front left; and the ‘n’ is on the rocks behind the chest, which you have to climb up to. They are covered in vines, so maybe clear them first. The correct order is C then R then N. As this was one of our 30th+ Nornir Chests, we didn’t get an Apple or a Horn, we got the Svartalfheim’s Fortitude amulet enhancement instead.

 

Midgard Nornir Chest Locations

The Oarsmen Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - As you make your way down the stairs in The Oarsmen, into the tomb of sorts, there’s a Nornir Chest straight ahead. The C is in the small doorway on the left. The ‘n’ is to the south corner of that room. And the R is to the right of the chest, through the gate. You’ll need to go up and over to clear the way first though (clearing the second staircase requires you be on Sigrid’s Curse favour though (picked up from the Derelict Outpost - southwest in the Lake of Nine). Do it in the order: C R n, and you’ll get an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

 

Raider Hideout Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - The Nornir Chest is up to the left. It requires you light the C ‘n’ and R braziers to unlock - by throwing the hot rocks at them. The C is well hidden, in the southeast, underneath a long passageway - if you look east of the stairs you came in down, you’ll see it. Use the bombs in conjuction with Freya’s Sigil arrows. The ‘n’ is behind the gold rocks to the right of the chest; while the R is behind the mushroom-like flowers on the left (use Sigil and fire to disintegrate them).

 

The Lost Treasury Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - The Nornir Chest is out the front of the Treasury, to the right. It’s a brazier chest. The C brazier is behind the shield. Roll it left and you’ll see it. Light it. The ‘n’ is inside the gate (where the Legendary Chest is - see below). And the R is on the roof - on the central column that splits the north and the south side (it’s on the south side). Get all three, get an Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

 

Well of Urd Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - There’s a good chance you saw the Nornir Chest on the way in, however, it’s not until now that you could finish it. First things first, after using the zipwire on the way down, the ‘n’ is towards the south-southeast. Drop down and it’ll be on your right. Drop down again and the R will be to your left. And you’ll see the C ahead of you, down another level. If you’re facing the C, the chest is behind you, in the west corner.

 

Niflheim Nornir Chest Locations

Aesir Prison Wreckage Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - This area is only accessible post-game. On the second level, you’ll see the Nornir Chest behind a gate to the southwest. On the third level (down) there’s a cell that’s slightly raised (and open). Go in, kill the elf and turn around and go up. The R is next to the chest (on the right). On the third level (downwards), you’ll find a guard trapped in a cell, the T is in there. The F is at the bottom level of the middle column. Get all 3 and receive Alfheim’s Justice (if you’ve got all but one of the chests up till this point).

 

Muspelheim Nornir Chest Locations

The Crucible Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - The Nornir Chest in Muspelheim is one with a difference. It’s in the middle of a large circular arena (just east of where you come in and Brok). To open it, you need to complete six challenges, as indicated by swords with Nornir letters on them (two per sword). The F is up to the left. The N is straight ahead. And the R is up to the right. Defeat all 6 challenges and get a Chaos Flame to upgrade your Blades of Chaos.

 

Burning Cliffs Nornir Chest Locations

Nornir Chest - When Atreus says “Got to be close, I can hear the forge,” look right and destroy the rock with your spear (after you’ve shimmied along a ledge, before you jump over a stone pillar). The Nornir Chest is there. The C and the R are through the gap to the southeast, while the N is above the chest to the north. Light all 3, get your Apple of Iounn/Horn of Blood Mead.

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