God Of War Ragnarok: Hind Of The Nine Realms Unlock Guide

Here is all you need to know about the Hind of the Nine Realms and how to unlock it.

One of the best attachments for Kartos’s Draupnir Spear is the Hind of the Nine Realms in God of War Ragnarok. You can get the Draupnir Spear for Kartos increasing his arsenal of weapons and making him even stronger. 

Key Takeaways
  • The Hind of the Nine Realms enhances the Draupnir Spear in God of War Ragnarok.
  • It triggers a “Realm Shift” effect after activating the Violent Maelstrom effect, slowing down time for everyone except Kratos.
  • Acquired by defeating the Berserker duo in the Jarnsmida Pitmines during the Fit for a King favor quest.
  • Prepare for battle against Bodvar the Fiere and Starolfr the Troublesome.
  • Bring resurrection stones and upgrade gear for optimal performance.

Hind Of The Nine Realms

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The Hind of the Nine Realms is a powerful attachment for the Draupnir Spear, here is what it offers:

  1. Functionality: The Hind of the Nine Realms allows you to slow down time, giving you a significant advantage in combat. While your enemies are slowed down, you can continue to attack them relentlessly.
  2. Perk – Realm Shift: Its main perk, Realm Shift, enables you to render enemies defenseless by slowing them down. This ability is particularly effective against strong opponents, providing you with a strategic edge in battles.
  3. Stats and Upgrades: Starting at level 6, the Hind of the Nine Realms can be upgraded to level 9, significantly enhancing its strength. Upgrading requires resources but greatly improves the spear’s effectiveness in combat.
  4. Acquisition: To obtain the Hind of the Nine Realms, you must defeat two Berserker Spirits. Upon their defeat, you’ll receive the Hind as a reward, allowing you to attach it to your Draupnir Spear.
  5. Base Stats: At level 6, the Hind of the Nine Realms offers base stats of 16 Runic, vitality, and cooldown. These stats remain consistent and increase with each upgrade, making it a valuable asset in your arsenal.

Upgrades And Their Requirments 

Hind Of The Nine Realms God Of War Ragnarok Upgrades
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To upgrade the Hind of the Nine Realms:

  1. Level 7 Upgrade:

    • Resources Required: 9,000 Hacksilver and 2 Petrified Bones.
    • Stats: After upgrading to level 7, the Hind will have 19 Runic, Vitality, and Cooldown.
  2. Level 8 Upgrade:

    • Resources Required: 12,000 Hacksilver and 4 Lindwyrm Scales.
    • Completion of “The Lost Lindwyrms” side quest to obtain Lindwyrm Scales.
    • Stats: Upon reaching level 8, the Hind will provide 23 Runic, Vitality, and Cooldown.
  3. Level 9 Upgrade:

    • Resources Required: 16,000 Hacksilver, 20 Whispering Slabs, and 20 Gleaming Crystals.
    • Acquisition of Whispering Slabs through various side quests.
    • Collection of Gleaming Crystals by gathering crystal shards and offering them at the wishing well.
    • Stats: After upgrading to level 9, the Hind will offer 26 Runic, Vitality, and Cooldown.

How To Unlock The Hind Of The Nine Realms

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You unlock the Hind of the Nine Realms during the Favor “Fit For A King.” In the Fit For A King side quest, you have to go to Berserker gravestones and activate them to fight the Berserker spirits that spawn. For the Hind of the Nine Realms, you will have to travel to Svartalfheim. There you have to go to the area named “Jarnsmida Pitmines,” where you will find the Berserker gravestone. 

You will have to activate the gravestone and prepare for a fight. However, unlike the other gravestone, this one spawns in two Berserker spirits at the same time, making it a bit difficult to defeat both of them at the same time. You will have to do your best and overcome the challenge. It will be hard but try to focus on one Spirit at a time, and after finishing one, Focus on the other. 

Once you have defeated both of the spirits, they will drop numerous rewards on the ground. Just skim through the items and find the Hind of the Nine Realms, and you can equip it. 

Final Words

Now that you know everything you need to know about the Hind of the Nine Realms in God of War Ragnarok, you are ready to get it and use it to its full potential. While you are at it, check out our Complete Mission List guide so you don’t miss out on any other side missions with amazing rewards. Also, check out our All Crafting Materials & Locations guide to get to know where all the materials are that you will require to upgrade your gear throughout the game. 

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