The vast Norse realms of God of War 2018 offer players far more than just intense combat against mythical beasts and corrupted deities. Scattered throughout the beautifully detailed environments are twelve hidden scrolls that unlock rewarding exploration journeys for Kratos and Atreus. These optional scrolls provide cryptic sketches and written riddles that lead directly to valuable buried resources across the landscape.
How the Treasure Hunt System Operates
Players must first physically locate and read each scroll before the corresponding buried items will appear in the game world. Attempting to search the exact dig sites beforehand will yield absolutely nothing, making exploration a two-step commitment. Each successful discovery rewards the player with rare crafting components, massive amounts of Hacksilver, and unique enhancements to bolster equipment stats.
The majority of these scrolls are found throughout the central hub area of Midgard, particularly around the ever-shifting shores of the Lake of Nine. A few specialized scrolls require accessing later game regions such as the fiery depths of Muspelheim or the treacherous mines of the mountain. Tracking these down is highly recommended for players looking to fully upgrade their combat gear before facing endgame challenges.
Midgard Shoreline Discoveries and Items
Several scrolls are conveniently grouped around the initial islands uncovered as the water level drops in the central lake. Maps like The Boatman's Key and Hunter's Kingdom guide adventurers toward forgotten towers and abandoned ruins. Finding these early caches provides a substantial boost to your resources during the initial acts of the narrative journey.
For instance, the Dead and Bloated map directs players to look near a fallen giant along the cliffs for valuable defensive runes. Another scroll named Tortoise's Tribute points players back toward the Witch's Cave underneath the glowing giant turtle house. Securing these locations early helps smooth out the difficulty curve by yielding rare enchantments.
Advanced Region Maps and Final Rewards
As the journey progresses, players will encounter more complex scrolls like The Last Place They'd Look and Njord's Oarsmen. These challenges demand a deep familiarity with the branching paths of the mountain and the hidden coves of the northern shores. The rewards scale significantly, offering rare catalyst materials that are necessary for high-tier chest piece crafting.
The final set of hunts includes the challenging Finder's Fees scroll and the elusive Muspelheim map puzzle. Successfully deciphering these late-game riddles provides the rarest materials required to forge the legendary armor sets worn by ultimate warriors. Completing every single hunt guarantees that Kratos is fully prepared to take on the dangerous optional Valkyrie boss fights.
