While journeying through ancient realms with Kratos and Atreus, God of War: Ragnarok fans will need resources, such as Blazing Embers, to upgrade their gear and ensure the bearded demigod warrior is well-equipped to face the many hostile creatures of the land. While many might prefer the aggressive gung-ho route of relentlessly swinging their Leviathan Axe at anything that moves, it is also essential to be adequately outfitted with defensive options, such as the Shield. The Shield can be used to counter enemy attacks and keep Kratos alive in tense situations; therefore, Blazing Embers is a valuable Shield-enhancing material that players should not miss out on obtaining.
According to the in-game description, Blazing Embers in God of War: Ragnarok are a “resource used to upgrade Shields that can be found in Muspelheim’s Trials.” This resource is also obtained from the same source as the Shields — the challenge rewards within Muspelheim. Accordingly, players must unlock access to this realm, after which they can participate in a variety of challenges that offer prizes well worth the effort. For instance, players can earn thousands of Hacksilver and XP, including rare Armor Sets like Surtr’s Scorched Armor or the Undying Pyres.
Finding Blazing Embers in God of War: Ragnarok
However, the Muspelheim realm, where Blazing Embers are found, is not freely accessible in God of War: Ragnarok. This location is locked until players have discovered the two halves of the Muspelheim Seed, a key item required to enter the Crucible. Both halves can be found in Svartalfheim, but keep in mind that one piece will require players to own the Draupnir Spear, which is unlocked automatically during Ragnarok‘s main story quest, “Forging Destiny.” For further clarification, the first half is in a Legendary Chest at the top of Modvitnir’s Rig, while the second can be found in Alberich Hollow. This particular location is accessed via Dragon Beach, where players must use the spear to ascend high wooden scaffolding.
After entering the Crucible in Muspelheim in God of War: Ragnarok, players progress through multiple trials to reach a challenge called “Health Steal.” Gameplay sourced from YouTuber JenSteam reveals that this trial causes Kratos to take constant damage but enables him to recover his HP by attacking enemies. Therefore, players need to be extra aggressive when battling the foes that spawn; otherwise, Kratos will meet an untimely demise from taking too much passive damage. Once players have completed this Muspelheim Trial, they will be rewarded with a chest that contains various rewards, including Blazing Embers for upgrading their Shields in God of War: Ragnarok.
God of War Ragnarok
- Franchise:
- God of War
- Platform(s):
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Released:
- 2022-11-09
- Developer(s):
- Santa Monica Studio
- Publisher(s):
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Genre(s):
- Adventure, Action
- ESRB:
- M
- Summary:
- Ragnarok has arrived in God of War Ragnarok, the sequel to the 2018 game of the year released on PlayStation 4. Three years have passed since Kratos and his son, Atreus, completed their quest across the realms while facing a small handful of Norse gods. However, their actions come with consequences. The Allfather, Odin, is ready for vengeance, and his son, Thor, leads the charge. Atreus, looking to find more answers about his lineage on his mother’s side, embarks on another quest with his father to discover the truth while contending with the wrath of Odin’s realm in this conclusion to the Norse God of War Saga.
- How Long To Beat:
- 26 Hours
- Prequel:
- God of War
