God Of War Ragnarok: How To Get Shattered Runes

Hacksilver is not the only resource to get, you will also find other items and resources like the Shattered runes in God of War Ragnarok. The most common use of Shattered Runes is that they can be converted into hacksilver to use. So in case, you are running low on it, here’s how you can get the Shattered Runes and all the uses of the item. 

How To Get Shattered Runes 

Shattered Runes are a resource in the game that players can collect through various means. They are often obtained unintentionally while progressing through the game. Here are some ways to collect Shattered Runes:

1. Defeating Enemies: Shattered Runes can drop as loot when you defeat enemies in the game.
2. Chests: You may find Shattered Runes as loot when opening chests scattered throughout the Midgard region.
3. Environmental Objects: Destroying barrels and other environmental objects near Lake of Nine in Midgard can yield Shattered Runes.

While players may not specifically farm for Shattered Runes, it’s advisable to collect them whenever you come across them. By the end of the game, you will likely have gathered enough Shattered Runes to obtain hacksilver, which can be used to upgrade your equipment and prepare for end-game boss battles. Shattered Runes do not have a fixed location in the nine realms but can be acquired through the mentioned methods.

By Defeating The Enemies 

The most common way of getting Shattered Runes is simply by defeating the enemies you come across in the game. The best part about this method of collecting Shattered Runes is that you won’t have to go out of your way to get these resources.

You simply have to explore the nine realms and defeat any enemies you meet while completing the main campaign. These enemies will drop enough Shattered Runes for you to be able to get your hands on plenty of hacksilver. 

Furthermore, if you have been playing God of War Ragnarok long enough, you will notice that almost every enemy that you find and defeat will drop more or less the same loot after you defeat them in the game.

The loot you get from them mostly features different in-game resources usable for different purposes. Some of these enemies will also drop Shattered Runes. You can collect and farm the Shattered Runes from these enemies and use them to upgrade your equipment. 

Opening The Coffins And Hidden Chests 

Resources like the Shattered Runes are commonly found in areas where one will not try to look. There are plenty of hidden regions, and the God of War Ragnarok is hiding in plain sight.

With just a little more exploration, you will be able to find these hidden spots throughout the game. The best part about these hidden regions is that they contain a lot of valuable resources that can help you a lot in the game. You will also be able to collect Shattered Runes from these regions, and there are quite a lot of them for you to find.

Therefore, we recommend that you try not to miss any spot where you think that there might be some resources lying about. The more you explore, the more the game will reward you. In many regions of the game, you will come across some red-colored glowing chests and hidden chests full of random loot.

Most of these are filled with Shattered Runes, as it is a common resource to get. But that is not all; if you are lucky enough, you will get some rare resources and items too. So farming for Shattered Runes, even if they just give you hacksilver can be quite beneficial if you manage to get your hands on a hidden chest that contains a rare item for you to use. 

Corpses 

In God of War Ragnarok, you will come across many corpses lying about in different regions of the game. However, some of these corpses can be looted to obtain random items.

When you come across such a corpse lying in a certain spot, make sure to loot it. By doing so, you will be able to obtain Shattered Runes. But that is not all, and he will also be able to get other random loot as well from these corpses. 

Barrels 

As we mentioned before, whenever you are exploring in Midgard you will spot several barrels in the game. However, lake nine is where most of the resources of Shattered Runes can be found. But this is not the only spot where you will see these barrels.

Fortunately for you, these are the most call one of those to find in the game. By breaking the barriers, you will get a lot of random loot. Most of the time, just the barrels will contain Shattered rules. So whenever you spot a barrel end the game, don’t hesitate to break it, as you might be able to get your hands on a bulk of Shattered Runes. 

Breaking Random Objects 

While exploring the nine realms, you will come across several objects lying about. Some of these objects are actually breakable and can provide you with random loot. While most of the items you gain from destroying these objects are not that rare or legendary, they can still be beneficial in one way or another.

One such item that you will get from breaking these objects is Shattered Runes. If you are lucky enough, you will end up finding some Hacksilver as well. But the amount they drop Is fairly low. These random objects include floating barrels, vases, and hanging pots. Sometimes you will find some partially buried vessels, too and most of them have hacksilver in them.

In order to break them, you have to jump on them or roll them, and they will drop random loot. Most of them will contain Shattered Runes. So whenever you are traveling and exploring the area, whether you are on a sled, riding about, or just walking on foot, make sure to look out for these objects. 

Defeating The Bosses 

By defeating major bosses in the game, you will be able to obtain a lot of rewards. Some of these rewards hold rare and legendary items as well, like armor sets and weapons. However, alongside these major rewards, you will also get a chance to obtain some hacksilver or Shattered Runes.

If you manage to just go along with the main campaign and defeat any boss, you come across, you will have enough Shattered Runes by the mid-game or late game to exchange them for hacksilver and use them as an emergency supply to upgrade your equipment. 

Therefore, make sure to slay every boss you come across and farm them for Shattered runes in case you need them to exchange for hacksilver further on in the game. 

Treasure Maps 

Another great way of obtaining Shattered Runes is to look for treasure maps in God of War Ragnarok. Fortunately for you, there are a lot of treasure maps lying about that will help you navigate and find some buried, hidden loot in the game. Therefore, it is important to use any treasure map you come across to find buried chests and look.

In God of War Ragnarok, there are 10 treasure maps that lead to hidden treasures buried in the ground. These maps come in the form of lore scrolls in the game. To find and obtain these hidden treasures, you’ll need to have the corresponding treasure map in hand. The treasures will emit a golden glow in the ground, making them easy to spot, and you can use your axe to dig them up.

You can acquire some of the treasure maps in locations like Forgotten Tower, Under The Rainbow, Vikings Gift, Washed Ashore, Fruits Of Industry, and Mining Glory.

These treasure maps are essential for achieving 100% completion in God of War Ragnarok. To view hints about where to find them, go to your goals tab and open the treasure maps. This will display a picture that indicates the location of the buried treasure in the game. Remember that you can only obtain these hidden treasures after acquiring their respective maps.

Uses Of Shattered Runes 

Shattered Runes in God of War Ragnarok can be converted into Hacksilver, which is a valuable currency used for upgrading and crafting equipment.

To convert Shattered Runes into Hacksilver, follow these steps:

1. Visit any Dwarf Smith’s shop in the game.
2. Go to the “Sell” section of the shop.
3. Under the “Resources” category, you’ll find an option to exchange 50 Shattered Runes for 5000 Hacksilver.

This exchange rate makes Shattered Runes a valuable resource for acquiring Hacksilver, which can be used to upgrade and craft various equipment, including armor and weapons. While it may take some time to collect a significant amount of Shattered Runes, you’ll acquire them naturally as part of the main campaign, so there’s no need to go out of your way to collect them.

What Are Shattered Runes

 Shattered Runes in God of War Ragnarok are described in-game as shards filled with runic energy capable of moving lands. However, their primary and practical use in the game is to be converted into Hacksilver, the in-game currency. They don’t serve any other significant purpose beyond this.

Shattered Runes can be found scattered throughout the Nordic realms, and you can obtain them quite easily through various means, including:

1. Treasure chests: You may discover Shattered Runes as loot in treasure chests while exploring the game world.
2. Battles: Defeating enemies in battles can yield Shattered Runes as part of the loot.
3. Corpses: Sometimes, you might find Shattered Runes on the corpses of defeated enemies or while exploring the game’s environments.

Since Shattered Runes are relatively common and not tied to any specific quests, you won’t need to go out of your way to collect them. You can exchange them for Hacksilver, which can be used to purchase equipment and upgrade your gear in the game.

Why Shattered Runes Are Important

However, they don’t directly serve the purpose of upgrading your shield, weapon attachments, or different types of armor. But if you manage to collect quite a lot of them, you will be able to sell them in bulk in exchange for some hacksilver.

The hacksilver you get in return can be used to upgrade your equipment and get several weapons or armor sets in God of War Ragnarok. 

Even if you can’t use Shattered Runes to upgrade anything like other resources, including Bonded Leather or Forged Iron, if you get the chance to collect, then we recommend you do so because they can help you collect a lot of Hacksilver in the game, which can be beneficial for you later on. Below see all the methods to find Shattered Runes and how to sell them for hacksilver. 

Summing It Up 

With this, we conclude our detailed guide on Shattered Runes in God of War Ragnarok and all the different ways you can get them with their uses in the game.

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