Where is the Berserker King’s Grave in God of War Ragnarök?
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The final resting place of the formidable Berserker King Hrolf Kraki, and thus the location of his challenging boss fight, is at the King’s Grave in Midgard. This isn’t just any grave; it’s a pivotal location in God of War Ragnarök, serving as the culmination of the “Fit for a King” side quest. More specifically, you’ll find the King’s Grave at the easternmost point of Midgard, near the location where you first discovered the Inert Hilt of Skofnung. To reach the exact gravestone, you must have first defeated all other Berserkers and then revisit King’s Grave near the Mystic Gateway.
How to Find the King’s Grave
The King’s Grave is not a secret, but it requires some progression before you can access it. Initially, the location houses only an inert hilt, the Hilt of Skofnung, which serves as the catalyst for your Berserker hunts. You won’t be able to challenge the Berserker King here until you’ve completed all other Berserker gravestone battles. Here’s how to get there:
- Chapter Requirement: You need to reach Chapter 9: Word of Fate in the main storyline. This unlocks access to the area where the King’s Grave is situated.
- Location: Travel to the Lake of Nine in Midgard. The King’s Grave is on the northeastern shores of the lake.
- Mystic Gateway: The King’s Grave has a Mystic Gateway conveniently located nearby. This makes re-visiting the location much easier. Once unlocked, you can quickly travel back to this area.
- Initial Visit: The first time you visit, you’ll find the Inert Hilt of Skofnung, initiating the “Fit for a King” side quest.
- Final Showdown: After defeating all the other ten Berserker bosses, the gravestone for King Hrolf Kraki will appear in the center of the arena at the King’s Grave. This is where you will face him.
Preparing for the Berserker King
Before you take on Hrolf Kraki, you must prepare for an extremely difficult fight. He isn’t just another boss; he’s the culmination of all you have faced in the side quest. He utilizes all the skills and attack patterns of the other defeated Berserkers.
- Gear: Ensure that your gear is at the highest level possible. The best armor and enchantments will give you the edge you need to survive. Consider specific equipment with bonuses that might counter certain attacks he uses.
- Skills: Maximize your skills and abilities, particularly those that focus on aggressive combat and evasion. Mastering parrying and dodging is critical in this encounter.
- Consumables: Stock up on health and rage boosts. These will be vital in sustaining your health and unleashing powerful attacks.
- Patience and Observation: Be observant of Hrolf’s attack patterns. It’s important to learn his attack windows to counter them efficiently. His attacks are varied and can come quickly.
The Reward for Victory
After defeating the Berserker King Hrolf Kraki, you receive fantastic rewards that aid you in the remainder of the game. These include:
- Unique Armor Appearance: In New Game Plus, players who defeat him earn a special armor appearance, a sign of their hard-fought victory.
- Resources: Beating the Berserker King grants you valuable resources like Tempered Remnants, Bonded Leather and Shattered Runes. These are used for further crafting and upgrading of your equipment.
- Bragging Rights: The greatest reward is the satisfaction of overcoming what many consider one of the toughest bosses in the entire game!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What triggers the Berserker King’s appearance at King’s Grave?
The Berserker King’s Gravestone will not appear until all ten other Berserker gravestones are cleared. Only after defeating all other Berserkers, will the gravestone materialize at the King’s Grave in the middle of the arena.
2. How many Berserker graves are there in total?
There are ten Berserker graves located throughout the different realms. You must defeat the bosses at each location to advance to the fight against King Hrolf.
3. Where can I find the final Berserker gravestone before Hrolf?
The final Berserker gravestone before facing the King is found in the Jarnsmida Pitmines of Svartalfheim. The easiest way to get there is by backtracking from the mystic gateway at The Applecore to the mine entrance.
4. What is the hardest Berserker grave encounter aside from Hrolf?
While all Berserker battles are challenging, the fight against Svipdagr the Cold and the Sisters of Illska in Alfheim is considered one of the tougher encounters before Hrolf.
5. Is the Berserker King the hardest boss in God of War Ragnarök?
While the Berserker King is an incredibly difficult boss, Gna, the Valkyrie Queen, is often considered the most challenging boss overall in the game.
6. What happens after defeating all the Berserkers?
After defeating all Berserkers, you can return to King’s Grave in Midgard, and King Hrolf Kraki’s gravestone will appear. Once defeated he will not re-spawn.
7. Is King’s Grave a required location for the main storyline?
No, King’s Grave itself isn’t required for the main story. It’s part of the “Fit for a King” side quest which becomes available during Chapter 9.
8. Can I face the Berserkers after completing the main storyline?
Yes, the Berserker gravestones can be completed at any point after Chapter 9 of the main story, so you can always go back and complete them after the final battle.
9. What does the “Soulless Warrior” perk do?
The “Soulless Warrior” perk comes with the Berserker Cuirass and temporarily turns Kratos into a “glass cannon” when using Relics, boosting damage but reducing defense.
10. What is the best way to prepare for the Berserker King?
Maximize your gear, skill tree and consumables, and learn the attack patterns of each Berserker to anticipate his attacks. Remember to utilize runic attacks and the shield to parry and counter.
11. What makes the Berserker King so difficult?
King Hrolf Kraki combines the move sets of all other Berserkers into a single fight, along with new moves of his own, making the battle extremely unpredictable and challenging.
12. Is it possible to defeat the Berserker King on a lower difficulty?
Yes, the Berserker King can be defeated on lower difficulties, but it will still be a very challenging fight even on the easiest setting.
13. What are the best weapons to use against the Berserkers?
The most effective weapons will vary from player to player, but most should focus on ones with high raw damage that can interrupt attacks. Don’t be afraid to mix it up if a particular weapon is not working.
14. What rewards can be obtained from defeating all Berserkers?
Defeating all Berserkers will grant you the Berserker Cuirass, Asgard’s Security (Amulet Enchantment), Frozen Flame and a significant amount of crafting materials such as Tempered Remnants, Bonded Leather, and Shattered Runes.
15. Is there anything unique about the Berserker King’s defeat?
In addition to the armor appearance in New Game Plus, the fight against the Berserker King is unique in that it tests everything you have learned up to this point, requiring you to use all of your accumulated skills to overcome the challenge.