Of the many realms Kratos can explore in his epic Norse saga, few exemplify the vibrant magic and untamed majesty of the Nine Realms like The Jungle. Lush, sprawling, and deeply ancient, this verdant paradise offers some of the most exotic challenges the Ghost of Sparta has ever faced.
For those hearty enough to brave its depths, The Jungle hides two precious Legendary Chests brimming with useful gear for upgrading Kratos‘s skills and power. After countless hours researching every secret scattered throughout this mysterious realm, I‘ve compiled the definitive guide to obtaining these valuable treasures.
Welcome to the Jungle – An Overview of God of War‘s Mythic Forest Realm
While roleplaying veterans may know it as Midgard‘s own Nangrim, longtime God of War fans will remember The Jungle from brief cameos in previous games. This largely uncharted realm receives a welcomely expanded presence in Ragnarok as one of the main settings for Kratos and Atreus‘s quest.
Bursting with diverse flora, gargantuan ruins, and surging rivers, The Jungle represents a dynamic playground for the series‘ signature combat. Lethal draugrs, wild beasts, and malicious trolls stalk its depths, challenging even battle-hardened einherjar. Traversing the maze of fallen trees and Vanir architecture requires all of the Ghost of Sparta‘s skills.
Central to The Jungle is the ancient Temple of the God of Light, now overgrown after ages of neglect. Seeking the prophesied Ragnarok, Kratos journeys here based on clues that answers await within the abandoned temple. Along the way, side quests for the enigmatic Summer Breeze unlockadditional challenges and rewards.
The Prizes: Details on The Jungle‘s Legendary Chest Contents
Collective wisdom across the realms holds that any legendary chest is worth pursuing for the permanent power it bestows. The Jungle‘s two hard-earned chests exemplify this, granting boosts making Kratos virtually peerless against all enemies. Let‘s examine what makes these relics so valuable:
Whisper of the World – A New Runic Attack
This Light Runic Attack for the Draupnir Spear unleashes a concentrated vortex that yanks surrounding enemies inward before launching them skyward. It hits hard, interrupts combos, and creates space when you‘re surrounded.
Upgrading the Draupnir Spear fully unlocks this move‘s potential for demolishing even the toughest foes. As a stacking Light Runic Attack, it combos seamlessly with other Draupnir Spear moves and Atreus‘s runic summons. Against multiple enemies, Whisper of the World is great crowd control and sets up juggling combos.
Jewel of Yggdrasil – More Enhancement Slots
By expanding the number of Enhancement slots on the Amulet of Yggdrasil, this jewel enables stacking more bonuses to stats like Strength, Runic, Defense, Luck and Vitality.
The right Enhancements can increase damage, elemental effects, resistance to status effects, item drops…the possibilities are vast. Having additional Enhancement slots allows you to tailor Kratos‘s build to your exact playstyle. This Jewel of Yggdrasil is one of the best methods for pushing Kratos‘s power even higher.
Now that you know the unmatched value of these legendary chest items, let‘s get to the details of obtaining them!
Legendary Chest #1: Whisper of the World
Unlocking the "Whisper of the World" Runic Attack requires navigating collapsing ruins and weaponizing spectral plants to traverse seemingly impassable depths of The Jungle. Here are the steps:
Step 1: Finish the Return of the River Favor
This expansive quest has you rerouting rivers around the realm by rotating bridges, breaking dams and raising gates to restore three waterways to their original paths. Completing it fully drains an area, opening the route to the legendary chest.
Step 2: Ascend the Cliffside to the Ruins
From the River Delta, row your boat east to the shore by the Celestial Altar. Grapple up the cliff face, then head right along the path, dropping down the stone ledges. Pass through the interior of the crumbling ruins ahead.
Step 3: Cross the Chasm Swinging from Hex Plants
You‘ll reach a precarious chasm spanned only by inactive Hex plants. Hit them with Blazing Surge to enlarge the spectral growths, creating grapple points.
Swing vine to vine carefully timing your releases, until you finally land on the far balcony. This requires precision, but mistimed jumps prove fatal in God of War.
Step 4: Follow the Balconies to the Chest
Traverse this series of hazardous balconies using caution to avoid deadly falls. Pass under stone arches and across vines and broken pillars. At the end, you‘ll reach a secluded balcony where the "Whisper of the World" Legendary Chest rests.
That coveted prize is now yours! Next comes claiming The Jungle‘s second buried treasure.
Legendary Chest #2: Jewel of Yggdrasil
Obtaining the Jewel of Yggdrasil to expand Kratos‘s Enhancement slots requires manipulating realm shifts, spatial anomalies, and Vanir machinery. Here‘s how to find it:
Step 1: Shift the Realm‘s Time to Day
At The Jungle‘s Celestial Altar, use Temporal Stone Fragments to shift the realm to Daytime. This transforms paths, enabling the route to the legendary chest.
Step 2: Pass Through the Hidden Slipstream
From the Altar, head northeast to the River Delta docks. Move through the crack in the wall, then descend towards the sinkhole. Use the Blades of Chaos to break through the stone barrier.
Grapple across the chasms until you reach a wall you can pass through. This slipstream is only active during the Day.
Step 3: Ascend the Vanir Tower
Drop into the tower and freeze the rotating wooden spinner with your Axe to halt the metal gates. Rush out through the opening and climb to the top.
Step 4: Claim the Jewel!
Atop the tower rests the legendary chest and your prize – the invaluable Jewel of Yggdrasil! This completes obtaining The Jungle‘s duo of legendary chests.
By following these steps and braving the trials needed to reach these chests, you can now draw on the full power of The Jungle‘s lost legendary relics. The "Whisper of the World" runic attack and an upgraded Amulet both will aid Kratos tremendously on the battles ahead.
For my fellow completionist gamers, I hope you found this guide helpful on your own quests to uncover The Jungle‘s buried treasures. Keep pushing the boundaries in God of War Ragnarok – the Nine Realms still hide epic secrets for us to unravel!
