Unlocking every secret in God of War Ragnarok requires players to explore distant corners of the Nine Realms to awaken powerful optional bosses. Among these hidden encounters are four petrified stone trolls scattered across three distinct regions. To engage these beasts, Kratos must first acquire a special relic that breaks their ancient curse.
How to Unlock Slumbering Trolls with the Mystical Heirloom
Before hunting down the stone trolls, players must locate the Mystical Heirloom relic hidden in Midgard. This item is tucked away southwest of Tyr's Temple behind a wall of ice that requires the Draupnir Spear to shatter. Equipping this relic allows Kratos to trigger a spell that awakens nearby statue-like bosses from their sleep.
Using the Mystical Heirloom near petrified creatures initiates challenging encounters that drop rare crafting components. These encounters form a dedicated side activity that awards materials needed for top-tier equipment.
Midgard and Alfheim Troll Locations
The first stone troll, named Blodugr Steinn, rests peacefully within the Derelict Outpost in Midgard. Confronting this creature tests your basic dodge timing and parry mechanics in tight spaces. Defeating Blodugr Steinn provides players with their initial batch of unique crafting resources.
Heading to Alfheim leads players to the second location situated in the north of the Forbidden Sands. High atop a rocky ledge sits Bjarg Stormr, a lone troll that relies on heavy area-of-effect strikes. Utilizing ranged weapon throws and runic attacks makes controlling the pace of this solo fight much easier.
Facing the Dual Bosses in Vanaheim
The final troll location is found at Noatun's Garden along the River Delta in Vanaheim. Unlike previous encounters, this area features two petrified trolls standing side-by-side named Golrab of the Ashes and Golrab of the Frost. Fighting both bosses simultaneously requires careful positioning to avoid taking heavy elemental damage.
Each troll in this pair possesses an elemental immunity that forces players to swap weapons constantly. Golrab of the Ashes resists fire damage from the Blades of Chaos, while Golrab of the Frost nullifies the Leviathan Axe. Mastering quick weapon switching is essential for defeating this formidable pair efficiently.
Boss Rewards and Crafting the Steinbjorn Armor
Conquering all four troll encounters yields valuable Slumber Stones, a unique crafting material exclusive to these fights. Taking these resources to any blacksmith allows players to forge the Steinbjorn Armor set. This armor set provides tremendous physical defense stats alongside health regeneration perks.
The passive abilities of the Steinbjorn set reward aggressive playstyles by restoring health when taking damage at low life thresholds. For players aiming for complete realm exploration or preparing for end-game boss challenges, taking the time to defeat every slumbering troll is well worth the effort.
