God Of War Ragnarok: All Lake Of Nine Artifacts

Here are all 3 Lake of Nine Artifacts in God of War Ragnarok and all other loots you can get at the Lake.

God of War Ragnarok’s immersive storyline is filled with amazing loot and artifacts you can get. One of the best locations to get loot in God Of War is the Lake of Nine. The Lake of Nine is filled with amazing artifacts and loot that you can find all around the location. These items are very valuable and will prove beneficial for you throughout the game. Here are all the Lake of Nine Artifacts in God of War Ragnarok

Key Takeaways
  • The Artifacts in God of War Ragnarok can be used to advance the game’s lore and help in completing the progression in Midgard.
  • You can get the three artifacts, including a rusted knife, a glorious dagger, and a sculpture in different locations on the map.
  • The first artifact can be found inside the cave behind the Giant Helmet. You can use the map to go there,  scatter the icicles, and find the item in the cave indicated by the purple glow.
  • For the second artifact, reach the top of the Raider stronghold, find the Golden bridge, and go to the top of the stairs near the bridge, and you’ll find it near the corpse of a fallen soldier.
  • You’ll need to get under the Golden bridge to get the third artifact. When you get under the bridge, you’ll encounter the glowy artifact near a murdered corpse on the platform.

Lake Of Nine Artifacts 

The Lake of Nine Has three Artifacts that are unique to the location and can not be found at any other location. These artifacts can help you complete the Mid Guard realm completely. All thought they aren’t useful in upgrading grind and items. They are useful in advancing the lore of the game and giving you a better experience of the game through in-depth storytelling.  You can also sell these artifacts at the Shop to get some quick Hacksilver after learning all the lore related to it. 

First Artifact Location

Lake of Nine First Artifact God of War Ragnarok
God of War Ragnarok First Lake of Nine Artifact Location – Image Captured by us

Once you get to the Lake of the Nine you need to look around the area for a Gaint helmet. If you open your map you will find a helmet shape drawing to the right of the Lake. You need to head toward the helmet, once you have reached move toward the right sight of the helmet. If you are looking at the helmet the cave that holds the artifacts will be directly behind you.

However, you might have some trouble spotting the cave as it is blocked by icicles. But you don’t need to worry just head towards it and you will be able to see loot from between the gaps in the icicles. The icicles are also pretty weak and you can shatter them with one swing of your axe. 

Once you head inside you will find some random loot but as you move farther you will find a corpse. In the Palm of the corpse will be the artifact you desire.  The Artifacts are indicated by a purple glow so can easily identify them. You can go pick it up, the First Lake of Nine artifacts in God Of War Ragnarok will be a rusted knife but it’s still pretty good. 

Second Artifact Location

 Lake of Nine Second Artifact
God of War Ragnarok Second Lake of Nine Artifact Location – Image Captured by eXputer

Once you have obtained the first artifact you can start your journey toward the second one. Wander further toward the right of the helmet on the map. You should be on the top of the raider stronghold on the map for this one. Once you are exactly on top of the Raider stronghold look for the Golden bridge, you should also see the frozen lightning in the background of the bridge.

Once you are near the bridge you should look around to find a staircase in the structures surrounding the area. Head towards the top of the stairs freely as there will be no enemies to distract you in the area. Once you reach the top there you will find the corpse of another fallen soldier. Next to it will be a glorious dagger, its not very practical but it still looks beautiful. 

Third Artifact Location

Lake of Nine Third Artifact
God of War Ragnarok Third Lake of Nine Artifact Location – Image by eXputer

Once you have gotten the second artifact the third one isn’t far behind. It’s right behind the second one and you can simply walk to it to get it. Once you descend the staircase head towards the golden Bridge once again. Keep moving towards it until you are right under the bridge. 

Once you are under the bridge look around and you should see a golden glow. When you are under the bridge it should be on you right on a little snow platform. You will have another brutally murdered corpse on the platform and next to it will be the artifact you seek. The artifact is a sculpture from the Southern lands and it is pretty well made. 

Other Collectables At Lake Of Nine

These three Lake of Nine artifacts in God of War Ragnarok aren’t the only things that you can find at the location. You can also find three lore pieces and also 3 Guiding lights. They are scattered all over the place like on the gigantic helmet on the ground. You can also find buried treasure hind behind the ice. However, you will need to use your spear and explode it to get through this time. 

There is also a berserker gravestone at Lake of Nine which you can activate and fight to get new powerful weapon attachments. You can also find a Draugr Hole you can defeat and close. You will also find one of Odin’s ravens you can kill to help you complete the favor. Close by you should also find some buried treasure such as the Vikings’ gift. 

The location also holds fallen pieces of Asgard you can go to complete the last remanents of Asgard Side quest. The Remanents Hold high their rewards but are guarded by powerful enemies so be careful. Yggdrasil Rift can also be found at this location along with the second one of Odin’s Raven.  In the end, you will also be able to find a chest if look around enough. The chest will be legendary so you don’t want to miss it.

Final Words

After learning all the locations of the Lake of Nine Artifacts in God Of War Ragnarok you are ready to complete the Mid-Gaurd realm. If you are looking for any other missions or side missions you need to complete check out our Complete Mission List to help you find anything you have missed.  Also if you are looking for some crafting items to help you with upgrades or crafting we have a list of all the crafting materials and their locations in our All Crafting Materials & Locations guide. Check it out if you need help. 

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