God Of War Ragnarok: All Crafting Materials & Locations

The complete Guide to all the Crafting Materials in God of War Ragnarok and also how to obtain them.

God of War Ragnarok has a complex crafting system that involves a lot of different items. There is a vast array of crafting materials scattered all over the Nine Realms, and it can be hard to know how to obtain a specific material. These can be acquired through different methods. 

Key Takeaways
  • There are 38 different crafting materials used to upgrade or craft gear in God of War Ragnarok.
  • They can be found in Red, Wooden, and Legendary Chests found throughout the Realms.
  • Additionally, enemies and bosses can also drop materials unique to them, such as the Dragon Tooth.
  • There are also some materials locked specifically behind favor quests, such as the Crackle of Bilskirnir.
  • These materials are imperative for making your gear strong enough to survive against the optional bosses such as Berserkers.

All God Of War Ragnarok Crafting Materials 

Here is a list of all the materials in God of War Ragnarok in alphabetical order:

Crafting MaterialDescription
Asgardian IngotRare material used for
upgrading armor.
Ýdalir TimberCommon material used for
crafting and upgrading armor.
Beast BoneCommon material used for
crafting and upgrading armor.
Beast ScrapsCommon material used for
crafting and upgrading armor.
Blazing EmbersRare material used for
upgrading shields.
Bonded LeatherCommon material used for
upgrading belts and wrap pieces of armor.
Crackle of BilskirnirUnique material used
to craft Hilt of Ridill.
Divine AshesRare material used
for upgrading gear.
Dragon ClawRare material used
for crafting and upgrading dragon-scale armor.
Dragon ToothRare material used for
crafting and upgrading dragon-scale armor.
Dust of RealmsLate-game material used
for upgrading shields.
Dwarven SteelCommon material used
for crafting and upgrading armor.
Essence of HelRare material used to
craft Healing Harmony grip.
Forged IronCommon material used
for crafting and upgrading armor.
Fortified RemnantsMaterial used to
upgrade Kratos' shield rounds.
Gleaming CrystalLate-game material
used to upgrade weapon attachments.
Glowing EmbersMaterial used for Chaos Blade
attachments and some armor upgrades.
Hardened RemnantsMaterial used to
upgrade Kratos' Leviathan Axe.
Honed MetalUncommon material
used for crafting and upgrading shields.
Hunter's BrandRare material used
to craft the Hunter Armor set.
Lindwyrm ScalesScales of the
Lindwyrm used for a favor.
Luminous AlloyRare material used for
upgrading high-level armor and weapons.
Nar's CupCrafting material
used in the "Skull of Nar" favor.
Asgardian IngotRare material
used for upgrading armor.
Ýdalir TimberCommon material used
for crafting and upgrading Atreus' gear.
Beast BoneCommon material used
for crafting and upgrading armor.
Beast ScrapsCommon material used
for crafting and upgrading armor.
Blazing EmbersRare material used for upgrading shields.
Bonded LeatherCommon material used
for upgrading belts and wrap pieces of armor.
Crackle of BilskirnirUnique material
used to craft Hilt of Ridill.
Divine AshesRare material
used for upgrading gear.
Dragon ClawRare material
used for crafting and upgrading dragon-scale armor.
Dragon ToothRare material
used for crafting and upgrading dragon-scale armor.
Dust of RealmsLate-game material
used for upgrading shields.
Dwarven SteelCommon material used
for crafting and upgrading armor.
Essence of HelRare material used
to craft Healing Harmony grip.
Forged IronCommon material used
for crafting and upgrading armor.
Fortified RemnantsMaterial used to
upgrade Kratos' shield rounds.
Gleaming CrystalLate-game material used
to upgrade weapon attachments.
Glowing EmbersMaterial used for Chaos Blade
attachments and some armor upgrades.
Hardened RemnantsMaterial used to upgrade Kratos' Leviathan Axe.
Honed MetalUncommon material used
for crafting and upgrading shields.
Hunter's BrandRare material used
to craft the Hunter Armor set.
Luminous AlloyRare material used for
upgrading high-level armor and weapons.
Nar's CupCrafting material used in the "Skull of Nar" favor.
Nidavellir OreMaterial used for
crafting Nidavellir's armor.
Petrified BoneMaterial used for upgrading
Leviathan and Chaos Blades and crafting weapon attachments.
Purified CrystallineLate-game material used
to improve weapon attachments.
RawhideCommon material
used for upgrading and crafting gear.
Shattered RuneCommon material used
for upgrading and crafting gear.
Shining CrystalRare material used for
upgrading armor, axes, blades, and artifacts.
Slag DepositsCommon material used
for crafting low-level shields.
Skirnir's GambanteinnRare material used
to craft powerful relics.
Smoldering EmbersMaterial used
for upgrading weapons.
Sparkling CrystalMaterial obtained by
throwing Crystalline Shards into the Wishing Well.
StonewoodCommon material
used for upgrading and crafting gear.
Sovereign CoalsRare material obtained
by closing Draugr Holes.
SvefnthornMaterial obtained by defeating the
Ormstunga boss in the "Lost Treasure" favor.
Tempered RemnantsMaterial obtained by
defeating bosses at the Wreckage of Asgard.
Whispering SlabMaterial obtained
by completing various favors.
Ýdalir TimberCrafting material used
exclusively for upgrading Atreus' gear.

1. Asgardian Ingot

God Of War Ragnarok All crafting Materials Asgardian Ingot
God Of War Ragnarok Asgardian Ingot – Image Captured by eXputer

One of the rarer materials in the game is the Asgardian Ingot, and it will be challenging to obtain. However, with a little skill, you can defeat the Valkaryies to acquire precious resources. The Asgardian Ingot is more of a Mid to Late-game item and can upgrade your Armor to a higher level. It is very useful and is a requirement to upgrade most Armor. 

You can Obtain it in a number of ways, so it shouldn’t be too hard to find. However, there it is not abundant resources, so try to use them carefully. You can get it from the Red Chest located all over the game, but Red Chests are Rare, and you won’t always get an Asgardian Ingot to form a Red Chest. Moreover, you can get you to get it from Mob Drops like Valkaryies and also for completing the Muspelheim Trails. You can also get it from the Wishing Well. 

2. Beast Bones

One resource which is abundant in God of War Ragnarok is the Beast Bones. Much like all of the resources in the Crafting Materials In God Of War Ragnarok List, Beast Bones are also used to craft and upgrade Armor. They are quite common, and you can easily farm them. 

One of the main ways to get Beast Bones is to defeat Beast-class creatures in the game. Defeating Beast-class creatures such as Gradungr and Wyvern is a confirmed way to get Beast Bones. Once you defeat Beast-Class creatures, they should drop beast bones on the ground, and you can collect them. You can also get them from Red and Legendary chests, but that’s quite rare and not a guaranteed way to obtain them. 

3. Beast Scraps

Much Like the Beast Bones, the Beast Scraps can be found throughout the game. Also, you can use these to upgrade items for both characters, such as Kratos Relics and even Atreus’s Bow. So these are very useful and lucky for you. They are as easy to get the Beast bones so that you can collect both of them together. 

Beating animals of the Beast class in the game is one of the primary ways to obtain Beast Scraps. They are also occasionally found in Red and Legendary chests, but they are not always to be found there. It is known that defeating creatures of the Beast class, such as Wyvern and Gradungr, will provide Beast Scraps. Beast-Class monsters should drop scraps on the ground when you defeat them so you can collect them. 

4. Blazing Embers

Crafting Material Blazing Ember
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The Blazing Embers are one of the few unique materials in the God of War Ragnarok. However, that makes them a little harder to acquire. They are very rare, and for a good reason. The Blazing Embers are a resource that boosts your Shields defense and upgrades it to be stronger and more efficient. A sturdy Shield is key in winning fights against stronger bosses. 

There is only one way to get the Blazing Ember in God of War Ragnarok, which is known at the moment. You will have to unlock the Muspelheim Realm and enter the Muspelheim Crucible Trails. You get the Blazing Embers along with other rewards throughout the Trail. More Specifically, you will get it for a Chest that unlocks after you complete the “Health Steal” Challenge. 

5. Bonded Leather

One of the most often required materials to Upgrade your Armor is Bonded leather. More specifically, you need Bonded leather to upgrade the Belts and Wrap pieces of you your Armor set. Bonded Leather is not too common or too rare and sits perfectly in the middle. 

You can get it a number of ways, but it will be harder to get than Beast Bones. However, similar to Beast Bones, you get most of it but kill enemies especially Mini-Bosses. They aren’t too tough to beat but can be time-consuming if you are trying to farm Bonded Leather. You also get it floating in the Lake located in Svartalfheim and also find it in some Chests. 

6. Crackle Of Bilskirnir

Another unique Crafting material on the List is going to be the Crackle of Bilskirnir. The use of the Crackle of Bilskirnir is specific and unlike the other materials. You can use the Crackle of Bilskirnir along with the “Lost Pages” to craft Hilt Of Ridill. 

There is only one wave to get the Crackle of Bilskirnir, and that’s by completing a Side Quest. Side Quests are known as favors in the game, and you will have to complete the “Animal Instincts” favor in Mid Guard. During the Favor, you will fight a miniboss named Olaf Nautson, and once you defeat him, he will drop Crackle of Bilskirnir.

7. Divine Ashes

When you are in the End game, you have a lot of cool and upgraded Armor, but you need to find pretty rare and hard-to-obtain resources to do that. Divine Ashes is a crafting material that is used to upgrade Gear to higher levels. They can only be obtained in Muspelheim Realm but are available in good quantity there. 

Much like the Blazing Embers are found in the Crucible Trails, so are the Divine Ashes, so you will be available to gain Farm both of them together. However, the Divine Ashes are much more common than the Blazing Embers. Due to this, in the end, you will have a lot more of the Divine Ashes than the Blazing Embers. You have to play the trails and find them as rewards in Chests throughout the trails. 

8. Dragon Claw

Crafting Material Dragon Claw
God Of War Ragnarok Dragon Claw – Screenshot Grab: eXputer

Everyone loves cool Armor and Dragons, so why not combine the two? God of War Ragnarok allows you to slay dragons and use the materials you obtain from them to craft and Upgrade your Armor. If you want to play with the Dragon Scale Armor, you will need to get a lot of Dragon Claws. They are Rare and might be a bit challenging to obtain.

The only main way to get the Dragon Claw is to kill dragons and drakes and obtain it from the loot they drop. The dragons and Drakes are scattered all over the Vanaheim Realm, so that will be the best place to farm them.  The only Drake that is not present in Vanaheim is the Gravel Belly boss, the shows up in Alfheim while doing the “Desert Door” Favor. 

9. Dragon Tooth

Dragon Tooths are very similar to Dragon Claws with the expectation of their Rarity. While the Dragon Claws have similar uses and ways to obtain them, Dragon Teeth are a bit more common and can also be obtained by killing Drekis. The rest is pretty much the same as the Dragon Claw, as both are used to craft and upgrade the dragon-scale armor in God Of War Ragnarok. 

10. Dust of Realms

Dust on realms is used to upgrade shields, much like the Blazing Embers. It is also a late-game item, and you will need to find a lot of them to upgrade your shields. They aren’t abundant so use them wisely. It might take you some time and effort to gather them. However, they are worth the grind and will give you an edge against the enemy. 

There are 3 ways to get the Dust of war in God of War Ragnarok. The first one is going to be closing the Draugr holes. There 6 holes, and you get Dust from closing each one of them. The second method is to discover the  Yggdrasil Rifts all over the Realms, there are 15  Yggdrasil Riff locations, and you can find a bit of Dust at each location. The Third way is complete the “Born From From” favor in which you will defeat “The Hateful” who will drop a bunch of Dust of Realms

11. Dwarven Steel

The “Dwarven Steel” is not very hard to obtain, but there is a catch. Dwarven Steel is a Late game empty, and you won’t be able to get it until you have completed a significant part of the main Path. Like most items, it is an often required source to upgrade and craft Gear. 

Once you do the “Tower of Light” Quest in Alfheim, you will unlock Dwarven Steel. After that, you will start to see it everywhere. You can get it from Mob Drops and even from Red Chest. But the best thing about Drawven steel is you can buy it from the workshop in bundles of 5 for 2500 Hacksilver.  You don’t really need to focus on finding it, as the better option is to collect Hacksilver and just buy it.

12. Essence Of Hel

The Essence of Hel is one of the most difficult-to-locate items in God of War Ragnarok. It’s a rare item that can’t be found in any of the game’s possible chests or drops. The Essence of Hel is not accessible until you have progressed deep into the game. The Essence of help is needed to craft the Healing Harmony grip for the Leviathan Axe. Healing Harmony grip provides you lifesteal, so it provides you healing while attacking. 

The Essence of Hel can make only to obtain through one means in the game. After the Reunion mission has been completed, the Hel Tears appear throughout the nice Realms. You need to locate and close each tear to obtain the Essence of Hel. You get the Essence of Hel by closing these tears. Once you close all the Six Hel Tears, you also complete the Hel To Pay favor. 

13. Forged Iron

All Crafting Materials God Of War Ragnarok Forged Iron
God Of War Ragnarok Forged Iron – Screenshot Captured by eXputer

Forged Iron is very similar to Dwarven steel by is discovered quite early in the game. You can obtain it by finding it in Red Chests or by killing Mobs that will randomly drop it. However, the easiest way to get it is to buy it from the shop. You can also buy a stack of 5 for 2500 hack silver and can do this infinitely if you have enough hack silver. Forged Iron is a common resource you will need to have to craft and upgrade Armor.

14. Fortified Remnants

The Fortified Remnants will only appear in the game once you have completed the game and are now doing Favors. One of the favors you will find is “The Last Remnants of Asgard”Favor. In the favor, you will have to go to 10 locations and defeat the Boss. Once you have defeated the boss, a Red Chest will appear, and in it, you will find the Fortified Remnants. These are used to upgrade the Shield Ronds of Kratos. 

15. Gleaming Crystal

Another late-game resource you will need to upgrade your weapons attachment to the max level is Gleaming Crystal. You can really only obtain them one way, and that, too, is going to be a bit challenging. Firstly, you will have to go to the Vanaheim, near the Crater. You can get Crystalline Shards from destroying the yellow crystals. Then you can drop the Crystalline Shards in the Wishing Well to get the Gleaming Crystals. 

16. Glowing Embers

Another item required to craft and upgrade your Weapon Attachment is going to be the Glowing Embers. They are mainly used for Chaos Blade Attachments but also upgrade some Armor pieces. They can be received as a reward for completing the Muspelheim Trails. The Trails are tough, but they hold many valuable treasures, so you need to complete them. 

17. Hardened Remnants

Crafting Material Hardened Remnants
God Of War Ragnarok Hardened Remnants – Image Captured by eXputer

Only after you’ve finished the game and are doing favors will the Hardened remnants show up. “The Last Remnants of Asgard” Favor is one of the favors you will discover. You must vanquish the Boss in 10 different locations to return the favor. The Hardened Remnants can be found in the Red Chest that will appear after you’ve vanquished the Valkyrie. These are used to upgrade Kratos’ Leviathan Axe. 

18. Honed Metal

In God of War Ragnarok, Honed Metal is an uncommon resource. At the Huldra Brothers’ workshop, shields can be made from Honed Metal. Additionally, depending on the request, Guardians at the Shatter Star and Stonewall often want 3 to 6 Honed Metals. You can get it by fighting mobs that will occasionally drop it or by finding it in red chests. However, purchasing it from the store is the simplest way to obtain it. I

19. Hunter’s Brand

One of the Rarest Materials in terms of quantity is going to be Hunter’s Brand. There are only 3 Hunter’s Brands available in the game, and you can make the Complete Hunter Armor set once you have all 3. 2 of Hunter’s Brands are dropped in 2 different favors. Once you defeat the bosses in In Plain Sight and the Nocturnal Predator favor they will drop Hunter’s Brand. The last Hunter’s Brand can be found by defeating The Untamed Fury. 

20. Lindwyrm Scales

The Lindwyrm Scales are the scales of the Lindwyrm you capture during a favor. You will receive a “Lost Lindwyrms” Favor from Ratatoskr. When you capture the Lindwyrm as part of the quest, you will be rewarded with a bit of Lindwyrm Scales each time. The Lindwyrm scales are used to upgrade Armor and Weapon attachments.

21. Luminous Alloy

One of the most important materials in God of War Ragnarok is the Luminous Alloy. The Luminous Alloy is required by most shields to be upgraded to level 6, so you will need it. They are Mostly obtained from Red Chests. You specifically get them from the Red Chest in the Muspelheim Trails and The Last Remnants of Asgard Favor. 

22. Nar’s Cup 

Another uncommon crafting component in God of War Ragnarok is called Nar’s Cup, and it is required to make Hilt of Tyrfing, one of the best relics. You can get Nar’s Cup by only one method. You have to defeat the Blatonn a boss in a late-game favor in God of War Ragnarok. 

23. Nidavellir Ore

Ragnarok, from God of War Nidavellir ore, is a very particular resource that can only be obtained from one source There are numerous side quests to complete in God of War Ragnarok, and one of the first ones will grant you access to Nidavellir’s armor. Once you destroy the Rigs in the In Service of Asgard Favor you get the Midavellir Ore as a reward.

24. Petrified Bone

In God of War Ragnarok, Petrified Bone is one of the resources required for Leviathan and Chaos Blade upgrades in addition to Chaos Flame and Frozen Flame. Unlike other resources, petrified bones cannot be used to construct armor. But they are employed in the creation of weapon attachments. Petrified Bones can be found in Red chests and in the Muspelheim Trials as well. 

25. Purified Crystalline

Crafting Material Purified Crystal
God Of War Ragnarok Purified Crystal – Image Credit Copyright: eXputer

You’ll also need Purified Crystalline,  a late-game item, to fully improve your weapon attachments. There is basically just one method to get them, and even that will be a little difficult. You must first travel to the Vanaheim, which is close to the Crater. The yellow crystals can be destroyed to obtain Crystalline Shards. Once you have dropped the Crystalline Shards into the Wishing Well, you will obtain Purified Crystalline.

26. Rawhide

One of the more common resources, like the beast scrapes, is going to be Rawhide. You can obtain it in a number of ways in the game. It is a crafting material that allows you to upgrade and craft gear. You can get it to form Chests and enemy drops, but unlike Beast Scrape, you can buy it from the shops. 

27. Shattered Rune

Shattered Rune will be one of the most prevalent resources, similar to the other common items. In the game, there are several ways to get it. In God of War Ragnarok, you can improve and create gear using this crafting resource. You can discover it in Red Chest scattered all over the map. They are also dropped but are enemies, so keep an eye out for that. 

28. Shining Crystal

As with the Asgardian Ingot and Nar’s Cup, Shining Crystal is one of the more difficult-to-find resource items in God of War: Ragnarok. The greatest armor sets, Leviathan axes, Chaos Blades, and Kratos artifacts can all be graded using resource resources. Crystalline Shards can be obtained by destroying the yellow crystals in the Crater. You will get Shining Crystal once you have inserted the Crystalline Shards into the Wishing Well.

29. Slag Deposits

Another common crafting material in God Of War Ragnarok is the slag deposits. Slag Deposits are used in the crafting of low-level shields and are an important early-game resource. The three ways to get them are by finding them floating in the water at Svartalfheim, finding them in Red Chest, or buying them from the Dwarven shop.

30. Skirnir’s Gambanteinn

Crafting Material Skirnir’s Gambanteinn
God Of War Ragnarok Skirnir’s Gambanteinn – [Image credit: eXputer]
Skirnir’s Gambanteinn is going to be one of the rarer materials in the game and there is only one way to get it. You will need to slay the Gravel Belly in the Desert Door favor to obtain it. You can use the material to craft powerful relics. 

31.  Smoldering Embers

God of War Ragnarok All Crafting Materials Smoldering Embers
God Of War Ragnarok Smoldering Embers – Image Captured by us

Crucible has many rewards that help you upgrade your Armor and weapons. You can not get these resources elsewhere, so you will need to complete the Crucible trials. Smoldering Embers are one of these resources, and you will want to get them. They help you upgrade your weapons and will you defeat your enemies. 

32. Sparkling Crystal

The Yellow Crystals at the Crater hold many rewards as well. Once you travel to the Crater and destroy the yellow crystals, you can collect the Crystalline Shards that they drop, and the shards don’t do much on their own. However, you can travel to the Wishing Well and throw the shards in it.

33. Stonewood

Similar to the other items at the Drawven shop, you can buy the Stonewood in stacks of 5 for 2500 hack silver. That is the simplest way to get it, and you don’t need to waste your time trying to look for it. You also get it from chest and enemy drops, but the most reliable way is to buy it from the shop.

34. Sovereign Coals

One resource that you will find is quite rare in the game is Sovereign Coal. You get Sovereign Coals when you close the Draugr Holes. They can be used to upgrade your gear, and you will need them if you wish to perform at your best in the game. 

35. Svefnthorn

The Favors in God of War are as important as the Main path and hold many useful rewards. One of these Rewards is the Svefnthorn, which is a crafting material you can use to Craft some awesome relics for yourself. To acquire the Svefnthorn you must get it by defeating the Ormstunga boss in the lost treasure favor. 

36. Tempered Remnants

The fall of Asgard brings many rewards for you in the form of Remnants. Go to the Wreckage of Asgards, which has fallen all over the map. There you will find Asgardian Warriors. Defeat the Final bosses at the locations, and you will unlock a chest. Inside the chest, you will find Remnants you can use these to max out your gear. 

37. Whispering Slab

As mentioned before, you get amazing rewards for completing Favors on such favor is the Whispering Slab. You can get the whispering Slabs, not from one, but various favors throughout the game. You can complete favors and get the Slabs to use on your gear, and get the best upgrades early in the game. 

38. Ýdalir Timber

Last but not least on the crafting material list is going to be the Ýdalir Timber. This is one crafting material that you can only obtain while playing Atreus in the game. When you are playing as Atreus, you will find it in Red Chest, and mod drops throughout the game. The Ýdalir Timber specifically upgrades Atreus gear and not Kratos.  

Final Words

Now that you know all the Crafting materials and where to find them, you are ready to set out and acquire what you need. Check out our BEST Armor Sets guide to learn the best armor so you don’t waste your rare resources upgrading other things.  Along with all the materials, we also have a List of all the missions in God of War. Check it out.

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