Navigating the Crater region in God of War Ragnarok introduces players to various exploration opportunities and spectral favors. Among these optional tasks, the Casualty of War: The Stein stands out as a rewarding quest that expands the lore of Vanaheim. Completing this favor requires sharp observation skills and a willingness to explore the dangerous environment thoroughly.
How to Initiate the Favor
To begin this specific side activity, players must first complete the Return of the River favor to flood the Crater area. Once the water is flowing, navigate your boat to the eastern side of The Jungle region to find the initial quest item. Interacting with the glowing half of the mead stein will summon a restless spirit who requests your assistance.
The spirit explains that his treasured vessel was split during a catastrophic historical battle. He tasks Kratos and his companions with locating the remaining half to restore his memory. Tracking down this object requires exploring a different section of the wilderness entirely.
Finding the Other Half of the Mead Stein
The second piece of the artifact is located within the Plains region of the Crater. Travel to the Western Plains Mystic Gateway and head toward the area where the Dreki dragon boss fight occurs. You will need to drop down into a secluded rocky circular arena where the glowing item rests on the ground.
Be prepared for a sudden combat encounter, as high-level enemies frequently patrol this specific location. Defeating these hostile creatures ensures you can safely interact with the objective and listen to the spirit's final dialogue. Collecting the piece will automatically complete the objective log for this specific favor.
Quest Completion Rewards and Benefits
Finishing this exploration task yields valuable resources that are essential for upgrading your equipment. Players receive a significant amount of Kratos and companion experience points to unlock advanced combat skills. Additionally, you are rewarded with a rare Amulet Enchantment that grants unique defensive stat modifiers during late-game encounters.
Completing this favor also contributes to the total region progression percentage for Vanaheim. Gathering these spectral artifacts helps players gain a deeper understanding of the conflict that devastated the kingdom. Utilizing these rewards effectively will give you a noticeable advantage against the tougher optional bosses found throughout the realm.
