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.
The game will not allow me to finish return of the river quest. After coming back through the gap it freeze up and I can only move side way. I have tried everything. Help
I can’t get to the damn dam