God of War Ragnarok – Unlocking the Mask Walkthrough

God of War Ragnarok – Unlocking the Mask Walkthrough
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In this guide, we’ll walk yout through the Unlocking the Mask main story mission in God of War Ragnarok. The unlikely duo of Thor and Atreus head to Niflheim to track down the last piece of the mask for Odin.

As Unlocking the Mask is part of the main path, it’s story rich. We’re keeping spoilers and major story elements to a minimum, but for the purpose of guiding you through the mission, there are a few in there. You’ve been warned.

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God of War Ragnarok – Unlocking the Mask Walkthrough

Seek Out Huginn in Midgard

Take the mystic gateway to the Wildwoods in Midgard and push open the door to Kratos and Atreus’ home.

Speak with the All-Father – Unlocking the Mask

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Leave the room and head to Odin’s study.

Find Thor

Geared up, go up the stairs and talk to Thrud. Head out through the main door. Follow Thrud to the Black Thunder and ready for a bar fight.

Actually Find the Final Mask Fragment – Unlocking the Mask

Once you reach The Eternal Chasm in Niflheim, head right and follow the ice corridor until it opens up. Fight off the enemies and aim the mask at the barred pathway at the back to have Thor clear path. 

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Press on to reach the Frozen Caverns. Defeat the enemies then point the mask at the wall of ice to have Thor clear it. Move through the cave, defeat the enemies, then drop down. Follow the left path to loot a Legendary chest with the Bitter Squirrel runic summon inside, then backtrack and grapple across the gap.

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Continue downwards fighting off Nightmares and Hel-Walkers as you go until you reach the Pale Meadows. Here you’ll take on a Frost Ancient. When it exposes its chest, shoot the white light. Rinse and repeat while avoiding its attacks and those of the Hel-Walkers that spawn occasionally. Pull out the mask and get Thor to clear the path ahead. Continue forward and Thor will jump both of you up to the cliff above and in the Mist Fields. Drop down the ledge ahead and follow the path up the mountain to get the mask fragment.

That wraps up our God of War Ragnarok – Unlocking the Mask walkthrough. Be sure to check out our dedicated God of War Ragnarok guides hub for more walkthroughs, 100% realm completion, and collectibles.