Navigating the vast landscapes of Vanaheim in God of War Ragnarok introduces players to several poignant side activities known as Favors. Among these, the Casualty of War: The Stein quest offers an intriguing investigation into a lost spirit's forgotten memories. Completing this objective requires players to pay close attention to environmental puzzles and regional conditions.
Starting the Quest in The Jungle
To initiate this Favor, players must first venture into The Jungle area of the Vanaheim Crater. Before finding the spirit, you need to complete the Return of the River quest to flood the dry canyons. Once the water flows, ascend the dam using the lift and crawl through the narrow gap to locate the spirit of Magnus near the edge.
Interacting with the glowing purple item in front of the spirit yields the first half of the mead stein. Magnus asks Kratos to locate the matching half to help restore his remaining memories. This initial step sets your destination toward the neighboring region of The Plains.
Essential Environmental Requirements
Finding the second piece of the stein requires traveling to the eastern section of The Plains. Crucially, players must ensure that the region is set to nighttime using a Celestial Altar. During the day, wooden barriers block access to the specific area where the item rests.
Navigate your boat along the newly flooded river routing southwest toward the westernmost dock in The Plains. Disembarking at this location leads directly into a secluded arena. Preparing your gear before dropping into this hollow is vital for survival.
Confronting the Dreki and Retrieving the Item
Upon entering the lower area, players will immediately trigger a mini-boss encounter against a fierce Dreki. Defeating this creature is mandatory before you can interact with the surrounding environment. Focus on dodging its swift tail strikes and elemental attacks to prevail quickly.
After defeating the threat, search the northern boundary of the lair near the rock face. You will spot a pink glowing object resting on the ground. Interacting with the second half of the mead stein brings Magnus back to complete the favor.
Quest Rewards and Completion Clues
Finishing the quest rewards players with valuable experience points for both Kratos and Atreus. Additionally, you receive a unique Amulet Enchantment called Kinetic Resilience to bolster your combat stats. Paying attention to these subtle environmental markers ensures 100% completion across Vanaheim's hidden sub-regions.
