God of War Ragnarok Return of the River Favor Walkthrough

Return of the River is a Favor (Side Quest) for Kratos in God of War Ragnarok. This walkthrough will guide you through all objectives of the Return of the River Side Quest. For an overview of all quests in the game see God of War Ragnarok All Favors.

Requirement: Access to The Crater (Complete Favor: Scent of Survival)
Reward: 500 Kratos XP, 125 Atreus XP, Access to blocked areas in The Crater

Objectives:

• Ascend the dam
• Flood the crater

Starting Location: Return of the River

Return of the River is started automatically when approaching the dam in The Jungle in Vanaheim.

Ascend the dam

Head towards the dam, dealing with the Gulons on the way.

Burn the bramble at the end of the path and ascend the lift.

Deal with the Seidr and Gulons at the top, then read the Lore Marker. Use your Spear to open a way through to the other side.

You will witness a dreki attacking the wildlife, which will start another Favor, What Lies Below.

Flood the crater

Burn the bramble, then kill the Nokken and Seidr.

Use the crank to raise the gates for the water to flow. Head back through the gap to see the river flowing again.

This finishes Return of the River Quest in God of War Ragnarok.

For all other quests refer to God of War Ragnarok Walkthrough.