How to Enter King’s Hollow in God of War: A Comprehensive Guide
The entrance to King’s Hollow in God of War isn’t immediately obvious, as it’s tucked away and requires specific progression through the game’s story and side quests. You cannot access it at the start of your journey. In short, to get into King’s Hollow, you must complete all of Sindri and Brok’s individual favors first. Once you have done this, you’ll be given a new quest, which will lead you to King’s Hollow.
The path to accessing King’s Hollow starts by unlocking the Hail to the King favor. This is a late-game quest that revolves around completing all previous Dwarven Favors from the brothers Brok and Sindri. Let’s break it down step-by-step:
- Complete Brok and Sindri’s Favors: You’ll pick up their first Favors early in the game, identifiable by the blue Favor icon at their shops. Make sure you press the Triangle button to accept each quest. These quests are often intertwined with the game’s main story progression and require you to explore different areas of the map.
- Trigger ‘Hail to the King’: Once all five of the individual Brok and Sindri side quests are completed, the Hail to the King favor is triggered. To start this, return to Brok’s Shop in the center of the Lake of Nine. He will give you the quest.
- Travel to Konunsgard: The Hail to the King quest will lead you to Konunsgard, which is located on the Northwest of the Lake of Nine, not too far from the Light Elf Outpost.
- Locate the Entrance: The actual entrance to King’s Hollow is a cave to the left of the Light Elf Outpost. So, head to the Northwest and make your way around to the Light Elf Outpost and you’ll see a small entrance to the left. This will bring you to King’s Hollow.
King’s Hollow itself is an important location because it is the gateway to Konunsgard, an optional area with significant content. The area is not directly accessible until after having unlocked the Hail to the King quest.
Gaining Access: A Detailed Breakdown
Step 1: Unlocking Brok and Sindri’s Favors
Initially, you’ll encounter Brok and Sindri in their shops, where they offer various upgrades and services. You’ll also see blue icons above their shops, indicating they have a new quest available. To begin the series of quests, you have to accept all of their favors by pressing Triangle when interacting with their shops and blue favor icons appear. These favors are essential stepping stones to unlocking the Hail to the King quest, which in turn is necessary for entering King’s Hollow. Be sure to complete the first favor quests of each brother; for example, Andvari for Brok and the Whetstone for Sindri before attempting to move forward.
Step 2: Complete All Dwarven Favors
There are a total of five Favors given to you by Brok and Sindri throughout the game. It is essential to complete all five of these favors to be given the Hail to the King quest. Completing all of them unlocks the Like Oil and Water Trophy.
Step 3: Triggering “Hail to the King”
After completing all of the individual favors for both brothers, return to Brok’s shop, and speak with him. He will then give you the Hail to the King quest. This will lead you to the new area of Konunsgard.
Step 4: Finding the King’s Hollow Entrance
Once the Hail to the King quest is active, travel to the Lake of Nine and head towards the northwestern area. The entrance to King’s Hollow is found to the left of the Light Elf Outpost. Look for a dark cave entrance. This cave serves as the passage into King’s Hollow and subsequently Konunsgard.
Step 5: Exploring King’s Hollow and Konunsgard
Upon entering King’s Hollow you will be in an enclosed area. Follow the path forward. This area will lead to Konunsgard. You will find enemies here, so be prepared to fight. Inside Konunsgard you will encounter a variety of things such as puzzles and the Soul Eater which is accessible by going left at a large door.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where is King’s Hollow located?
King’s Hollow is located within the Lake of Nine in the northwest area, to the left of the Light Elf Outpost. It’s an entrance cave leading into Konunsgard.
2. What is Konunsgard?
Konunsgard is an optional area accessible through King’s Hollow. It’s a separate zone with its own challenges, quests, and enemies, including a boss called the Soul Eater.
3. How many Brok and Sindri Favors are there?
There are a total of 5 Favors given by the dwarf brothers Brok and Sindri. Completing all of these unlocks the Like Oil and Water Trophy.
4. How do I unlock the Hail to the King Favour?
You unlock the Hail to the King favor by completing all of Brok’s and Sindri’s individual favors. Once this is done, you can speak to Brok at his shop in the middle of the Lake of Nine, which will start the quest.
5. What do I do if Brok won’t give me the Hail to the King quest?
If Brok isn’t giving you the Hail to the King quest, it likely means you haven’t completed all of his and Sindri’s previous Favors. Ensure that you’ve completed all five of the individual quests given by both brothers. You can confirm this through the goals tab in your menu.
6. How do I access Konunsgard?
Konunsgard is accessible through King’s Hollow. However, you must complete the Hail to the King quest to enter. The entrance to King’s Hollow is located to the left of the Light Elf Outpost.
7. How do I get the entry stone for King’s Hollow?
There is no entry stone for King’s Hollow itself. The entrance is a cave in the open world. You get the entry stone for Konunsgard from Brok during the Hail to the King quest after completing the previous five quests from both brothers.
8. How do I get to the Soul Eater in Konunsgard?
Once you’re in Konunsgard, you’ll encounter a large door. Go left of this door and you’ll find the Soul Eater in a grassy area. You must hit him to wake him up. This is part of the Hail to the King favor.
9. What is the Soul Eater’s weakness?
The Soul Eater is vulnerable when its chest cavity opens, often following a projectile attack. You can inflict significant damage by throwing your axe into the core during this opening.
10. What happens after completing Konunsgard?
After exploring Konunsgard, you will receive valuable resources and upgrade materials. Additionally, you’ll complete the Hail to the King quest. You can also defeat the Soul Eater boss, which drops resources.
11. How do I get out of Konunsgard?
From the Konunsgard Stronghold, head left and throw your axe at the Scorn Pole to clear away the poison. Use your Blades of Chaos to remove the bramble. Go through the cave, hop over the gap and collect the orange Spartan Rage stone on your left. Exit to fight a pair of Wulvers.
12. Do I need to complete the main story to access Konunsgard and King’s Hollow?
You don’t need to finish the entire main story, but you do need to progress quite far into it and have finished all of the Brok and Sindri Favors and unlocked the Hail to the King quest before you can access Konunsgard and King’s Hollow.
13. What are Dwarven Favors?
Dwarven Favors are the side quests offered by Brok and Sindri throughout the game. Completing these favors is crucial for progressing towards the Hail to the King quest.
14. Can I access King’s Hollow early in the game?
No, you cannot access King’s Hollow early in the game. It requires you to complete specific side quests. The entrance will remain inaccessible until you have progressed sufficiently to be given the Hail to the King favor.
15. Is Konunsgard worth exploring?
Absolutely! Konunsgard is a great area to explore, providing challenging encounters, valuable resources, and a boss fight. The rewards and story content make it a worthwhile side adventure.
By following the steps and answering the questions above, you should be well-equipped to enter King’s Hollow and explore all the wonders that Konunsgard has to offer in God of War. Good luck and have fun!