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God of War Ragnarok Muspelheim Trials Prep Route: When To Go and What To Bring
When to tackle Muspelheim trials, how to prepare gear and runic attacks, and how to diagnose common failures.
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Do not force every Muspelheim trial the moment it appears. The smoother route is to return once your gear, skills, runic attacks, and companion options are broader. If a trial feels impossible, the issue is often preparation or rule management, not pure execution.
Before You Enter
| Check | Recommendation |
|---|
| Weapon level | Upgrade your main weapons to a strong level for your current story point |
| Armor | Use a coherent set that supports your playstyle |
| Runic attacks | Bring one control option and one burst option |
| Resurrection stone | Worth carrying while learning the trial rules |
| Companion arrows | Swap based on shields, elements, and enemy types |
Trial Priorities
| Objective | Focus |
|---|
| Timed kills | Chase ranged enemies early so the arena does not split |
| No-hit or low-damage goals | Reduce greed and clear small threats first |
| Wave survival | Save runic attacks for elites |
| Arena rules | Learn the condition before pushing speed |
Muspelheim is not only a damage check. Many failures come from playing the wrong objective: bursting when you should control, or chasing finishers when you should survive.
Stuck Checklist
| Problem | Fix |
|---|
| Ranged enemies keep interrupting | Clear archers and throwers first |
| Elite enemy breaks the run | Save Rage or runic burst for the spawn |
| Timer runs out | Use higher burst and reduce chase distance |
| Health cannot stabilize | Return after Nornir chests and gear upgrades |
