Many side quests, known as Favors, are available in God of War Ragnarok. One of them, Born From Fire, requires you to destroy all the six Draugr Holes scattered across the Nine Realms. Each successfully closed Draugr Hole rewards you with a Chaos Spark, and upon gathering all six of them, you get a Chaos Flame that lets you upgrade the Blades of Chaos.
Every Draugr Hole hides a miniboss called The Hateful, and you must defeat it to clean the area. You might find it challenging at first, but it will be much easier after you find an effective strategy. This guide lists all the Draugr Hole locations in God of War Ragnarok, along with tips and tricks on beating The Hateful.
SPOILER ALERT: This guide contains spoilers of late-game areas.
All Draugr Hole Locations in God of War Ragnarok
There are six Draugr Holes in God of War Ragnarok, and each requires you to defeat The Hateful miniboss to destroy them. All Draugr Holes locations are listed below.
#1 – Svartalfheim, The Watchtower
This is the first Draugr Hole that can be found in the game. Just head to The Watchtower in Svartalfheim to destroy it.
#2 – Svartalfheim, The Applecore
The second Draugr Hole can be found in The Applecore mines in Svartalfheim. After you complete the last puzzle in the area, head left until you find a closed gate. Open it, jump below, and then open the big wooden door to locate it.
#3 – Alfheim, The Barrens
You will be able to find this Draugr Hole after you complete the Favor called Secret of the Sands. This hole is located in an upland area, and you can refer to the map to easily spot it.
#4 – Midgard, Lake of Nine
You can easily spot the location of this Draugr Hole by looking at the map. It is on the route that leads to the King’s Grave on the left.
#5 – Vanaheim, The Abandoned Village
This Draugr Hole is pretty easy to spot. It is located in The Abandoned Village in Vanaheim, and you can reach it by crossing the wooden bridge on the left of the camp.
#6 – Vanaheim, The Plains
To access this area, you must complete the Favor called Return of the River, which will start automatically when you reach The Jungle in Vanaheim. Once done, you can use the boat to get to the last Draugr Hole in God of War Ragnarok.
How to Defeat The Hateful in God of War Ragnarok
The Hateful is a tough miniboss you will encounter six times in the game if you want to destroy all the Draugr Holes in God of War Ragnarok. You must defeat it to close each hole; otherwise, you won’t be able to complete the Born From Fire Favor and get the Chaos Flame as a reward.
You should act wisely against this enemy, as it can give you a hard time, especially at higher difficulty levels. The Hateful moves and attacks fast, and you must be prepared to dodge and deflect most of its offensives. You can use your shield to parry when the miniboss throws flaming projectiles at you. This will make you send the attack back to your enemy, dealing some damage.
The Hateful will also summon several minions that will attack you; make sure you defeat them first so you can entirely focus on the miniboss after them. Also, don’t forget to call for your companion’s help during the fight. You can do that by pressing the Square button, and Atreus will throw his arrows toward the enemies.
Pay attention to stronger, more dangerous, red attacks The Hateful may direct at you. You will notice them because of the red ring around the enemy. These offensives cannot be blocked, so you’ll need to dodge them in time. Otherwise, you will get a massive amount of damage. Take some time to learn its attack patterns to have an easier time with the next fights. After all, you must defeat the miniboss six times to complete this secondary quest.
If you need more help with God of War Ragnarok, you can read our guides on the best Skills to unlock early with the Blades of Chaos and the Leviathan Axe.
