In Santa Monica Studios' softGod of Warreboot, players come across the corpse of the giant Thamur about halfway through the main story. In the lore of the game, Thamur had attempted to build a wall around Jotunheim in order to protect his people but was later killed by Thor.
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By the time Kratos and Atreus reach him, Thamur has long been dead, surrounded by snow and ice. The tallest being in theGod of Warseries, exploring the vast corpse of Thamur is one of the many memorable areas in the game, and thus contains many great secrets to be discovered.
Runes
Norse runes are puzzles hidden throughout the world ofGod of War, which usually requires Kratos to throw his Leviathan Axe at hidden runes in the environment in a specific order. There are two rune puzzles to be found in the area of Thamur's corpse. The first rune puzzle is in the main tundra area, wherethe player can see the head of Thamur in the distance. To the left of an Ice Ancient lies a gate with three runic symbols above.Once players have found all three symbols, the gate will lift, and inside there'll be a coffin. Inside the coffin, players can find some Solid Svartalfheim Steel as well as the Legendary Enchantment Mark of the Ranger.
The second rune puzzle can be found after the magic chisel. Here, there'll also be a locked gate with runic symbols above. After finding all three runes, the gates will open. This leads to a dead Troll that holds a Glacial Catalyst. The Glacial Catalyst can be used to upgrade the Charm of Infinite Storm. There's also a chest of Hacksilver to be found nearby.
Realm Tear
Realm Tears usually offer an extra bit of challenge forGod of Warplayers looking to 100% complete the game, though this one doesn't contain any enemies. A blue crystal that unlocks a Realm Tear can be found in this area, right around the first rune gate. The crystal will be covered in sap, so the player will have to throw a bit of red crystal at it so Atreus can shoot a shock arrow.
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Once the crystal drops, players can take it to the Eastern corner of the lake where they'll find a socket to put it in. At this point, a Realm Tear will appear. There won't be any enemies for Kratos and Atreus to fight. Instead, they can find the Dust of Realms, which can be used to upgrade various Talismans.
Legendary Chest
Considering that it's unlisted, it can be remarkably easy for players to miss the legendary chest in the Thamur's Corpse section of the game. It also can't be returned to after completing the level, making it even easier for players to miss. After finding Sindri in his first shop, players will climb the platforms and fight the first traveler in the level.
Afterward, players will need to take the stone block in the doorway and align it with Thamur's pendant. Kratos will need to use his axe to tilt the pendant to the side in order to climb it. At the top, players can jump to a balcony where they'll find a legendary chest. It contains Blessing of the Frost, a heavy runic attack.
Odin's Ravens
Much like the pigeons inGrand Theft Auto IV, there are various ravens hidden throughout the world ofGod of War. Supposedly the spies of Odin, destroying them will reward the player with experience. Two can be found at Thamur's corpse. The first raven can be seen from the dock that leads to Thamur's corpse. While facing the Mystic Doorway, players can look up to find a small raven perched in the distance.
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Players can destroy him with the axe, but they'll need to aim slightly above in order to hit him. The second raven is on the shore of Thamur's corpse, behind the Hidden Chamber of Odin. Players should simply go down the lift and they'll find the raven in the arena in no time.
Coffins
Coffins inGod of Waroften contain various useful items Kratos can use on his journey. And while one of the rune puzzles hides a coffin, there are still many more to be found surrounding the corpse of Thamur. The first coffin can be found at his ring. Atreus should shoot one arrow to loosen it up, then Kratos should turn the ring so it faces the wall of ice. Hitting the right side will reveal a coffin that contains Solid Svartalfheim Steel. Head down the nearbyHidden Chamber and players should find another coffin that contains Runic Wyrmskin Pauldrons as well as more Solid Svartelfheim Steel. Later, after dealing with a few enemies, Kratos can find another coffin in the center of the tundra that holds Plated Runeweaver Bracers and more Solid Svartelfheim Steel.
The next coffin can be found around Thamur's hammer. Once the hammer falls, Atreus should shoot the crystal one more time to break through a wall of ice that leads to a coffin hiding some Solid Svartelfheilm Steel. Not long after, players will enter a small building where a coffin with a Runeweaver War Belt and more Solid Svartelfheilm Steel hides to the left. Once under the ice, another coffin containing Solid Svartelfheim Steel can be found hidden within. The last coffinis in the Dining Hall. The player will need to use some red crystal in order to free it, in which Kratos can now go up and get some more Solid Svartelfheim Steel.
Gunnr Valkyrie Fight
The Valkyrie are optional boss fights inGod of War, which can unlock the Valkyrie Amor among other rewards. Each one of them is different from the rest, so this should be an exciting venture for players who missed it the first time around. The first boss, Gunnr, can be found in this area. Being the first, Gunnr is naturally the easiest, but that doesn't mean that players should let their guard down.
The game naturally leads the player to the Hidden Chamber of Odin where Gunnr waits, though this boss is still optional. Gunnr will primarily use her wings or her scythe to attack Kratos and Atreus, though as long as the player is effective in combat, the fight shouldn't be too difficult.
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