How to activate frozen trolls in God of War Ragnarok

God of War Ragnarok isn't just a sequel to 2018's award-winning cookie-cutter title – it builds on its predecessor with a number of improvements. One common criticism God of War (2018) was the lack of mini-boss encounters, a flaw that the sequel went beyond addressing.

God of War Ragnarok contains a number of mini-bosses. In fact, there are so many that the developers decided to hide a few from most players. You'll need a special gadget to uncover these hidden bosses: the A mystical legacy. The guide below explains everything you need to know about the Mystic Legacy, including where to find it, how to use it, and what it unlocks.

Where is the mystical legacy located in God of War Ragnarok?

After completing the main mission “Forging Destiny” you will gain access to a new tool: Draupnir Spear. This versatile weapon serves many purposes in the game, including unlocking new paths.

Spear in hand, quickly make your way back to Midgard, specifically the Lake of Nine area. Head to south side of the Temple of Tyre. Use the image above to get your bearings. There you will find a path blocked by ice with a yellow weak spot. The Draupnir Spear tutorial was supposed to show you what to do: throw the spear at a weak spot and blast it to clear the ice.

Once the path is open, head inside and look to the left. You will discover a tragic scene – a dead dwarf, a scroll and a mysterious object on the ground. Pick them up. The subject is Mystical Legacy.

What does the Mystical Heirloom do in God of War Ragnarok?

Once you get a Mystical Heirloom, you might wonder what it actually does. The in-game description reads: “Awakens something sleeping, deep inside the wearer” – which isn't entirely clear. Mystic heritage has a cooldown 17 secondsit appears to have no immediate effects when used, and unlike other relics, it cannot be upgraded.

His in-game information may leave you scratching your head: “It seems important, but it doesn't seem to have any practical use in combat.”

A mystical legacy is used to awaken Frozen Trolls whom you may have met during your journey. These are optional bosses that you can challenge. A relic can also awaken a person Frozen dragon. There are a total of four Frozen Trolls and one Frozen Dragon that the Mystical Heirloom can revive. Once you've used the relic to awaken these sleeping enemies, you can safely equip it as you won't need it anymore.

Where are the frozen trolls in God of War Ragnarok?

Now that you have the Mystic Legacy and understand its purpose, your next task is to find all four Frozen Trolls and defeat them. Not only will you earn another prey and bragging rights, but these fights are also incredibly fun. So look for them just for the thrill of the battle.

Frozen Troll In Midgard (Blodugr Steinn)

The first Frozen Troll can be found in Midgard, so there's no need to fast travel. Jump back on the sled and head to Abandoned basewhich is located in the lower left of the Lake of Nine region. Use the image provided for reference if necessary.

When you arrive, climb the chain to reach Sindri's shop. Continue forward until you enter an open area where you will see the first Frozen Troll. Approach him and use the Mystic Legacy to wake him up.

this troll named Blodugr Steinnit's not too challenging since it has a limited moveset. Watch out for his pillar attacks though. Draupnir Spear is especially effective in this fight as it can disrupt the troll's attacks and stagger.

Frozen Troll In Alfheim (Bjarg Storm)

The second Frozen Troll is located in the elven realm, Alfheim. After defeating your first Frozen Troll, head to the nearest Mystic Gateway and fast travel to Alfheim. Troll is in southwest corner of the Forgotten Sands region. Use the image on the map for exact location.

Approach the troll and use Mystic Legacy again to wake it up. this troll named Bjarg Stormit is not particularly difficult. With persistence and well-timed attacks, you should be able to beat him after a few tries.

Frozen Trolls in Vanaheim (Golrab Of The Ashes & Golrab Of Frost)

The last two Frozen Trolls are located in Vanaheim. Return to the nearest Mystic Gateway and fast travel to the Vanir Realm. These trolls can be found in Noatun's gardenwhich is south of Freyr's Camp. Jump on the ship and head to the location marked on the map.

Here you will face two Frozen Trolls: Golrab of Ashes and Golrab of Frost. By now you know the drill – approach them and use the Mystic Relic to wake them up. This encounter will be the most challenging yet. Trolls can swallow you and their filth throwing attack can blind you. However, the real difficulty lies in their elemental resistance:

Using an element that trolls are immune to will cause the same element to be applied to Kratos, so don't do that.

TIPS TO DEFEAT BOTH TROLLS:

1. Target one troll: Don't divide your attention. Focus on taking down one troll first.
2. Use rune attacks in time: Once the trolls are free, unleash both of your rune attacks on one target to gain an early advantage.
3. Switch weapons strategically: Alternate Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos, and Draupnir Spear as needed.
4. Avoid greed: Play carefully and prioritize survival over aggression.

Even experienced players may need a few tries to conquer this fight. Patience is key.

Where is the frozen dragon in God of War Ragnarok

The four Frozen Trolls aren't the only enemies you can awaken with Mystical Heirloom. There is also a hidden dragon fight in the dwarven realm waiting for you, Svartalfheim.

Fast travel to Svartalfheim and head to the aptly named Dragon Beach. Clear out the regular enemies in the area first, then find the frozen dragon perched on top of the rock. Use Mystic Legacy to do this to awaken the eternal dragon and prepare for a tough fight.

This dragon will be the toughest enemy of all the frozen bosses. To even the odds, search giant fire rocks scattered around the arena. Throw these rocks at the dragon whenever possible to deal massive damage and create holes. Stay mobile and use ranged attacks effectively.

Rewards for defeating Frozen Mini-Bosses

Slumber Stone For Steinbjorn Armor Set

Defeating each frozen troll rewards you with a Stone of sleepunique resource needed to create Steinbjorn Armor Set. This set is among the best defensive armor in the game and allows Kratos to take significant damage. You'll need four Slumber Stones to create the full set, and defeating all four trolls provides just that. In addition to Slumber Stones, you also get some generic crafting resources.

Dragon Claw fFor Dragon Scale Armor Set

On the other hand, defeating the Frozen Dragon will not yield the Slumber Stone. Instead you get three dragon clawsrare material used to craft or upgrade Dragon Scale Armor Set. Plus, you'll be rewarded with a Jotunheim power enchantment and more general resources.

Both sets of armor are strong and worth the effort to take down these hidden bosses.