God of War Ragnarok offers a vast array of optional content that expands the lore of the Nine Realms while challenging players with unique environmental puzzles. Among these side activities, the Path of Destruction Favor stands out as a memorable hunt hidden deep within the northern wilderness of Vanaheim. Completing this quest not only rewards players with rare upgrading materials but also tests their tactical puzzle-solving and combat skills against a terrifying primeval threat.
Unlocking and Entering the Hidden Hunting Grounds
To initiate this specific Favor, you must first complete the main story questline known as Creatures of Prophecy and open the dam in the Jungle region to return water to the landscape. Once the river flows freely, navigate your boat down the newly formed streams toward the eastern side of the crater area until Kratos discovers a massive footprints trail. Squeezing through a narrow cliff gap triggers the formal quest activation as Mimir remarks on the destructive nature of the beast living nearby.
The path ahead leads to a large circular arena structure that seems completely abandoned at first glance. However, looking down the central elevator shaft reveals that the true target is currently nesting underneath the platform. To draw the creature out, players must figure out a way to descend safely into the lower chambers without dropping straight into a fatal ambush.
Solving the Cage Puzzle and Baiting the Drake
Stepping onto the platform triggers a wooden elevator mechanism that descends immediately but rises back up once you step off. To freeze the elevator in place, you must stand inside the cage, raise it slightly by pulling the chains, and throw Kratos Leviathan Axe at the glowing white gear mechanism directly above the door. This action keeps the structure securely locked in place, allowing you to drop down into the lower level safely.
Once you are in the lower pit area, open the heavy iron gate to find a group of small wild creatures roaming the nearby riverbank. You must lure these aggressive enemies back into the elevator cage by walking slowly backward while letting them chase you. Once at least one creature is securely trapped inside the cage, quickly run out, retrieve your Leviathan Axe to drop the platform, and send the bait up to attract the massive predator nesting above.
Confronting Slag Horn in the Final Arena Battle
With the bait successfully sent to the surface, return to the upper arena by taking the climbing path around the stone ruins. Upon arriving back at the main platform, you will encounter Slag Horn, a massive armored drake capable of devastating ground slam attacks. Defeating this ancient beast requires maintaining a mid-range distance to avoid its unblockable tail sweeps while focusing your attacks on its glowing weak spots.
Utilize the Draupnir Spear to detonate structural weak points on the beast body or rely on the Blades of Chaos to inflict continuous burn damage over time. Defeating this optional boss rewards Kratos with the Dragon Tooth resource and premium crafting items essential for maximizing high-level armor sets. Players aiming for a perfect completion run will find this quest highly satisfying due to its blend of exploration and intense strategic combat.