Why Can’t I Craft the Hilt of Ridill in God of War Ragnarök?
The burning question for many God of War Ragnarök players eager to enhance their arsenal is, “Why can’t I craft the Hilt of Ridill?” The answer is straightforward: you need the Crackle of Bilskinir, a unique resource obtainable by defeating a specific boss, Olaf Nautson, during the Animal Instincts Side Quest (Favor) in Midgard at the Raider Keeps. If you haven’t completed this favor and acquired this resource, the Hilt of Ridill will remain locked, preventing its crafting at the Dwarven brothers’ shop.
Understanding the Hilt of Ridill
Before delving deeper into the requirements, let’s understand what makes the Hilt of Ridill so desirable. This relic hilt is comparable to Motsognir’s Call, however, instead of producing a Stun shockwave, it releases a wave of Shock, effectively electrifying enemies. This makes it exceptionally powerful against large groups, enabling Kratos to control crowds more effectively. This contrasts with some other hilts that focus on individual enemy disruption, making the Hilt of Ridill a popular choice for players who enjoy aggressive combat.
The Crucial Step: Animal Instincts Side Quest
The key to unlocking the Hilt of Ridill lies in completing the Animal Instincts Side Quest (Favor). This mission takes you to Midgard, specifically to the Raider Keeps. Here, you must face various raiders before encountering the boss, Olaf Nautson, a formidable Raider Chieftain.
Defeating Olaf Nautson is not optional. He’s the guardian of the Crackle of Bilskinir. Failing to defeat him means you cannot acquire this unique resource. Therefore, thoroughly exploring the Raider Keeps and making sure to fight Olaf Nautson is critical to progressing with your Hilt of Ridill crafting journey.
How to Identify If You Have The Crackle of Bilskinir
Once you have successfully defeated Olaf Nautson, you will obtain the Crackle of Bilskinir. You can confirm you have the necessary resource by looking into your resource inventory. Ensure you have indeed acquired the item, as sometimes quests can be completed without receiving items due to glitches or missed loot. If the item is in your inventory, you should have no issues crafting the Hilt of Ridill. If it’s not, you will have to redo the quest.
Crafting at the Shop
Once you possess the Crackle of Bilskinir, head over to the Dwarven shop run by Brok and Sindri. They will be the ones crafting it for you. If you still cannot see the option to craft the Hilt of Ridill, double check to ensure you have actually picked the item up, and ensure it is in your resources list. If there are no further obstacles and you have all the required materials, you will now be able to craft this hilt.
Further Considerations
- Quest Status: Be sure that you have actively begun and completed the Animal Instincts quest. Sometimes, players get sidetracked and think a quest is done when it isn’t, leading to confusion.
- Resource Storage: Ensure you haven’t accidentally sold or discarded the Crackle of Bilskinir. If this happens, you will need to do the quest again.
- Game Updates: In rare instances, a bug within the game may prevent the item from dropping. Make sure that you are running the most up-to-date version of the game to help prevent issues like this, and if there are any known bugs related to the quest.
- Shop Availability: Though very rare, there could be a point in the story where the shop is unavailable, though usually, the game is very clear to show when this is.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the Hilt of Ridill?
The Hilt of Ridill is a Relic Hilt in God of War Ragnarök that, when used, unleashes a shockwave of electricity, stunning and damaging enemies, making it highly effective against crowds.
2. How is the Hilt of Ridill different from Motsognir’s Call?
While both are similar in concept, Motsognir’s Call unleashes a shockwave that causes Stun, while the Hilt of Ridill releases a shockwave that electrifies enemies. This makes the Hilt of Ridill particularly effective against groups.
3. Where is the Raider Keeps in Midgard?
The Raider Keeps are located in Midgard, specifically in the area near the Lake of Nine. You can find them by exploring this area during the “Animal Instincts” side quest.
4. Who is Olaf Nautson?
Olaf Nautson is a Raider Chieftain, a formidable mini-boss you must defeat during the Animal Instincts Side Quest to get the Crackle of Bilskinir.
5. What is the Crackle of Bilskinir used for?
The Crackle of Bilskinir is a unique crafting resource required to craft the Hilt of Ridill at the Dwarven shop.
6. Can I get the Crackle of Bilskinir in any other way?
No, the Crackle of Bilskinir can only be obtained by defeating Olaf Nautson during the Animal Instincts Side Quest.
7. What happens if I miss the Crackle of Bilskinir during the quest?
If you miss it, you’ll have to replay the Animal Instincts side quest again and beat Olaf Nautson again.
8. Can I craft the Hilt of Ridill before completing the main story?
Yes, you can craft the Hilt of Ridill as soon as you get the Crackle of Bilskinir from Olaf Nautson and the Dwarven brothers have the shop open for crafting. The story has no impact on this.
9. What are the other useful relics in God of War Ragnarök?
Some of the top Relics in the game include: Huldra Project #9, Talisman Of Meign, Hilt Of Hofud, and Hilt Of Gram.
10. What are the best Ronds in God of War Ragnarök?
The Rond of Deflection and Rond of the Nine Realms are considered among the best Ronds for their unique bonuses in combat.
11. How does the Draupnir Spear work?
The Draupnir Spear is one of Kratos’ weapons, switched to by pressing Down on the D-pad. It can be used for both light and heavy melee attacks.
12. Where can I find the Hilt of Dainsleif?
The Hilt of Dainsleif is found in Alfheim, within the library, behind a pile of scrolls. It is unlocked by obtaining a lost page found elsewhere, first.
13. What is the Talisman of Meign?
The Talisman of Meign is the first Relic you find, which is a mandatory part of the main quest, “The Quest for Tyr”. It cannot be missed.
14. What is the Hilt of Skofnung?
The Hilt of Skofnung is acquired during the main story and allows Kratos to challenge various Berserkers at specific Gravestones.
15. Is the Shattered Gauntlet of Ages worth getting?
The Shattered Gauntlet of Ages is a powerful Talisman that grows stronger with each added enchantment, and is worth getting for late game builds.