Exploring the expansive world of God of War Ragnarok leads players through a variety of rewarding side quests known as Favors. Among the distinct endeavors hidden within Vanaheim's realm is the Trail of the Dead quest, which pits Kratos against a fierce dragon preying on local wildlife. Locating and finishing this objective requires smart navigation and tactical combat preparation.
Reaching the Trail of the Dead Quest Location
To start the Trail of the Dead quest, players must first unlock access to the Crater region in Vanaheim. Once inside the Jungle area, completing the Return of the River quest is necessary to restore water to the dried-up riverbeds. Navigating the restored waterways by boat allows Kratos to dock near the celestial altar and initiate the quest line upon witnessing the dragon capture its prey.
After docking, you will need to climb the nearby ruins and clear out environmental obstacles blocking your path. Staying updated with daily gaming news can often give players insights into optimizing gear builds for challenging regional bosses like this dragon. Keeping your armor upgraded ensures Kratos can endure heavy physical attacks during the ascent.
Ascending the Tower and Opening the Arena
Reaching the top of the ruins requires solving a brief traversal puzzle involving runic arrows and the Leviathan Axe. Clear away toxic vines and eliminate minor enemy spawns to secure the platforming ledges leading upward. Once you reach the upper tower, a massive wall blocks direct access to the dragon's perch.
You must navigate toward the side of the tower structure to locate a climbing path along the outer wall. Carefully maneuver around the masonry until Kratos can drop down onto the high platform where the dragon rests. This triggers the confrontation, sealing the exit until the beast is defeated.
Battle Strategy Against the Corpse Eater
The boss of this Favor, known as the Corpse Eater dragon, relies heavily on aerial strikes and powerful ice attacks. When the beast takes flight, gear up the Draupnir Spear to strike its wings and force it back down to the arena floor. Timing your parries against its unblockable bite attacks is key to opening up heavy damage windows.
Maintain pressure using your companion's runic arrows to stun the creature during critical attack animations. Mixing elements from the Blades of Chaos and Leviathan Axe will rapidly inflict status effects, draining the boss's health bar efficiently. Once the execution prompt appears, finish the encounter to conclude the quest line.
Rewards for Completing the Favor
Defeating the Corpse Eater rewards players with rare crafting materials essential for endgame gear upgrades. You will receive Dragon Claws and Dragon Teeth, which are primary components for forging high-tier armor sets at the Dwarven shop. Additionally, clearing this Favor contributes significantly toward 100 percent completion of the Vanaheim realm map.
