There are 10 Berserker gravestones scattered across the realms in God of War: Ragnarök. You can head to these gravestones to spawn and defeat their Berserker souls for valuable rewards.
Putting the Berserks to rest is how you complete the Fit for a King favor in the game. This is an optional side quest but defeating three Berserker gravestones will get you the Berserker armor set, one of the most powerful armors in God of War: Ragnarök. There are also runic attacks and other rewards to have.
It is highly recommended that you complete the main Forging Destiny quest before taking on the Berserker souls. The following guide will tell you the locations and rank of all the Berserker gravestones in God of War: Ragnarök, from easiest to hardest. Additionally, we’ll also cover the rewards each boss drops.
10. The Lake of Nine, Midgard
Location: The Gravestone location is on the north side of Tyr’s Temple, right next to the Shores of Nine. Once you interact with the gravestone, the berserker will be unleashed. You will then have to face Fraekni, the Zealous here.
Recommended Power Level: 5
Fraekni is the easiest Berserker in God of War Ragnarök, though you’ll have to learn her attack patterns as she still poses a fairly serious challenge. Unfortunately, you cannot block her ranged attacks, so dodging is the right option.
She also uses a block break attack in which she jumps in the air. You should dodge both attacks and make a counterattack to lower the boss’s health. You will get an open window to attack right after she attacks you. You must use this small window and continue repeating it until she dies.
Rewards:
- Tempered Remnants x2
- Bonded Leather x25
- Shattered Runes x25
- Berserker Waist Guard
9. Nidavellir Beach, Svartalfheim
Location: The gravestone of Hardrefill, the Callous, lies in the western part of the Nidavellir, near the docks. It is the same place where you encounter Durlin at the start.
Recommended Power Level: 5
This boss is also fairly easy to take down. Simply avoiding and dodging his attacks and making counterattacks will work for you. Hardrefill’s only dangerous move is a jumping attack that you can avoid by following the green sign on the ground. This sign gives you an idea of where the boss will land.
Rewards:
- Tempered Remnants x2
- Asgard’s Fortitude
- Shattered Runes x25
- Bonded Leather x25
8. Alberich Island, Svartalfheim
Location: After completing three-quarters of the Word of Fate quest, you will find this Berserker gravestone in the middle of Alberich Island.
Recommended Power Level: 6
Beigadr the Feared’s primary attack is lightning bolts. Other than that, he will use flashing orbs and thunder strikes on the battlefield.
Ranged attacks are the way to tackle this boss in GoW Ragnarok. All you have to do is dodge his attacks and use your best-ranged attacks to deal significant damage.
Rewards:
- Asgard’s Might
- Tempered Remnants x2
- Bonded Leather x25
- Shattered Runes x25
7. Pilgrim’s Landing, Vanaheim
Location: In Pilgrim’s Landing, you will find this Gravestone amid the town. Here you will encounter Hvitserkr, the Bold boss, and his minions.
Recommended Power Level: 6
He will use deadly attacks and get assistance from different minions, exploding upon touching you. Most of these boss attacks are ranged, so dodging is the key to staying alive.
After that, get close to him and deal as much damage as possible. Dodging his ranged attacks and getting close, and landing some good hits is the best strategy that you can use to take out this boss.
Rewards:
- Pommels of the Nine Realms
- Tempered Remnants x3
- Bonded Leather x25
- Shattered Runes x40
6. The Forbidden Sands, Alfheim
Location: You will find this Gravestone location quite easily in the southern part of the Forbidden Sands. All you have to do here is take out Hjalti the Stolid to complete the quest and get the rewards.
Recommended Power Level: 7
The best tactic you can follow to defeat her is to stay as close to her as possible. She can’t use her deadly ranged attacks if you stay close to her.
Now all you have to do is use your best attacks on her and dodge her close-range attacks, which are not that difficult.
Rewards:
- Tempered Remnants x3
- Grip of the Nine Realms
- Bonded Leather x40
- Shattered Ruins x40
5. The Barrens, Alfheim
Location: To locate the berserker gravestone at the Barrens in Alfheim, you first need to complete the Word of Fate main quest. Then head to the eastern Barrens, where you will find the Gravestone.
Recommended Power Level: 7
Once you enter the key into the gravestone, you will have to face these three berserker bosses: Svipdagr and the two Sisters of Illska.
The Sisters of Illska have combined health, so taking them first is the best option for you. They have fire and ice magic and mostly attack from a distance, so you should take them out first.
Once done with them, you can focus on Svipdagr the Cold. He uses two axes as the primary weapon, so you can take him out more efficiently using the range attacks.
Rewards:
- Frozen Flame
- Asgard’s Security
- Berserker Cuirass
- Tempered Remnants x5
- Shattered Runes x75
- Bonded Leather x180
4. The Sinkholes, Vanaheim
Location: After getting to the Sinkholes, head southwest toward the Celestial Altar. There you will see some stairs, and all you have to do is get to the bottom to find the Berserker gravestone.
Recommended Power Level: 8
Haklangr is the boss that will use the shield to protect his energy, but you can tackle this move using the widely effective Draupnir Spear.
This move will completely shatter his defense, and you will get a chance to land some good hits. But, again, your reflexes will play an essential role in this battle.
Rewards:
- Chaos Flame
- Tempered Remnants x5
- Bonded Leather x60
- Shattered Runes x75
3. Jarnsmida Pitmines, Svartalfheim
Location: In the Applecore, after reaching the Mystic Gateway, head forward in the northwest direction. This will take you straight to the Gravestone location. You will see the light after moving a little forward, and you can follow that to reach the location.
Recommended Power Level: 8
Once you place the key in the gravestone, it will disappear revealing two berserkers. The duo, Bodvar and Starolfr, you face here are good partners, as one has two swords and the other has two shields. As a result, you will see a lot of attacks from both of them, and some are not even blockable.
The only strategy you can follow to take out these bosses is to handle them one at a time. They are not as strong individually, so it is easy to take them out this way.
Rewards:
- Hind of the Nine Realms
- Gale Flame
- Tempered Ruins x5
- Bonded Leather x80
- Shattered Runes x75
2. Mist Fields, Niflheim
Location: After reaching the Mystic Gateway, head to the west, and you will find the location of the Gravestone at the very end. Once you place the key in the gravestone, the berserker boss Skjothendi the Unerring will come forth to fight you. He is the only boss with access to Teleportation and Bifrost assaults.
Recommended Power Level: 8
The only thing you will need to handle berserker Skjothendi is the solution of Bifrost and Celestial Panacea Amulet enchantment.
Once you know how to deal with these attacks, you can take out this boss in no time.
Rewards:
- Tempered Remnants x3
- Berserker Gauntlets
- Shattered Runes x40,
- Bonded Leather x40
1. King’s Grave, Midgard
Location: This berserker gravestone in God of War Ragnarok becomes active after you have defeated the other 12 Berserkers. Fighting King Hrolf is the most challenging thing in the game.
Recommended Power Level: 9
Only get into this fight if you have a Gear Level 9 or above. However, defeating King Hrolf has bigger rewards for you, including the Grave Mistake trophy.
Rewards:
- Bonded Leather x300
- Hilt of Skofnung
- Helheim’s Virtue
God of War Ragnarök Berserker boss tips
One thing you should know about berserker bosses is the color of their health bar. For example, if the health bar is green, it means the boss’s gear level is lower than yours.
The yellow health bar indicates the same level as yours, and the orange bar indicates one level higher. After that is the purple health bar, which indicates two levels higher than you.
If you see a red health bar, it simply means you cannot defeat that boss. So avoid these fights and upgrade your gear level first.
Moreover, it would help if you had a Resurrection Stone to self-revive. Finally, you should enable the mid-fight checkpoints to respawn yourself during the fight with the boss. In this way, you can easily defeat more difficult bosses.
How to get Berserker armor set in God of War: Ragnarök
The Berserker armor set will substantially boost your potential during late-game adventures. To complete the set of armor, you need to fight off three Berserker grave bosses.
The chest part of the armor set is called Cuirass, and you can only collect it after defeating Svipdagr the cold and his two sisters. The fight will occur in the Alfheim realm, in the Berserker Graveyard in The Barrens area.
To collect the Gauntlets for your Berserker armor set, you must face Skjothendi the Unerring in the Mist Fields of Niflheim.
To complete your Berserker armor set, you must obtain the Waist Guard. Move toward the Berserker Gravestone, located close to the Lake of Nine in the Midgard. Fight off Fraekni, the Zealous, and complete the set of Berserker armor in God of War Ragnarok.
