There are numerous artifact sets in God of War Ragnarok, the largest of which is called Kvasir's Poems. Unlike all of the other collectible sets in the game, which tend to be confined to just one single location, Kvasir's Poems can be found throughout multiple realms, including several that already have their own dedicated sets. It's also the largest set of collectibles in God of War Ragnarok, with 14 different poems for players to track down.
Another thing that sets Kvasir's Poems apart from some of the other artifacts in God of War Ragnarok is that each of them serves as a mini-Easter Egg of sorts. Both the titles and the contents of these poems make reference to other PlayStation games, most of which are other big first-party titles from the likes of Naughty Dog, Sucker Punch Productions, and Guerrilla Games. Those hoping to find all 14 of Kvasir's Poems will need to look pretty hard, as some of them are tucked away in hard-to-reach locations.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #1 (The Sunrise of Nothingness)
Players will find the first of Kvasir's poems in the Aurvangar Wetlands area of Svartalfheim near the very beginning of the game. It's on a wooden table next to a chest not too far from the chain that players need to pull in order to open the first of the area's locked gates. The poem's title, The Sunrise of Nothingness, is an obvious reference to Horizon Zero Dawn, which is quite fitting given that Horizon Forbidden West contains a secret God of War-themed collectible set.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #2 (Large Society Ground Orb, The Performance)
Large Society Ground Orb, The Performance is located at the docks in the Nidavellir area of Svartalfheim. Players will pass it when they first arrive in the Dwarven city via the Wetlands, though will need to return and have their companion shoot some Soundstone using Sonic Arrows in order to actually reach it. For those wondering, the poem's title is a reference to MLB: The Show.​​
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #3 (We Who Remain, Part the Second)
One of the more obvious Kvasir's Poem references, We Who Remain, Part the Second is a play on The Last of Us: Part 2. It can be found in the Lyngbakr Island area of Svartalfheim after making progress in Mimir's Weighted in Chains favor. It's to the far west of the area at the very highest level and is right next to a red chest.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #4 (Tool and Bang)
Tool and Bang is inspired by Ratchet & Clank and can be found in the Jarnsmida Pitmines area of Svartalfheim right before the spot where players first enter the Applecore mine for the first time in Chapter 2. To reach it, players will need to backtrack just a little to the locked gates and then freeze the water up above them using the Leviathan Axe. This will cause a large stone block to be moved into the area, which they can then climb on top of using Krato's Blades of Chaos. Recalling the axe will cause the crate to return to its original position, allowing players to jump off and help themselves to both the poem and the contents of a nearby Legendary Chest.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #5 (Afterlife Abandonment)
Shortly after using a piece of Twilight Stone to destroy a wooden gate in The Strond area of Alfheim, players will come to a ledge on their left. If they drop down and follow the path around, they'll eventually come to a Legendary Chest. To the right of this chest is the Afterlife Abandonment poem, which is a reference to Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding​​​​​​.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #6 (Visions After Rest)
Visions After Rest is a Dreams-inspired poem that can be found when players first visit the Temple of Light in Alfheim during the game's fourth chapter. While trying to open the second light door, following the path around to get a better angle on a piece of Twilight Stone will lead players to a dead end, where they'll find the poem on the ground near a large vase.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #7 (Spirits Within Walls)
As they continue through the Temple of Light in Alfheim, players will come to an area where they need to use a wheel in order to lower a piece of Twilight Stone to open another light door. Upon heading through the doorway, they'll be faced with a branching path, and taking a left here will lead them straight to the Spirits Within Walls poem. It's sitting on a table in the center of a small room and is inspired by Concrete Genie.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #8 (Celestial Construct)
In the far north of The Barrens area of Alfheim, players will come across a giant skeleton-like structure. If they head inside and clear out the enemies, they'll find a climbable wall at the far side of the area. At the top of this wall is a chest and the Celestial Construct poem, which is based on Astro's Playroom​​​​​​.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #9 (Upon Pursuing a Place Not Marked On Maps)
The Uncharted-inspired poem Upon Pursuing a Place Not Marked On Maps is in The Southern Wilds area of Vanaheim. To reach it, players will need to break through a destructible slab in the ground by grappling onto it from above. The slab in question is in the abandoned marketplace section of the wilds that players pass through early on in Chapter 6.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #10 (Trip)
An obvious play on Journey, Trip is located in The Forbidden Sands area of Alfheim. It's in a small tower in the northwestern part of the region very close to the spot where players fight a Frost Phantom.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #11 (Eastern Spectre)
Eastern Spectre can be picked up in The Sinkholes area of the Vanaheim Crater after players have defeated the Crag Jaw mini-boss. Players should make their way to the northwestern part of the area and then use Kratos' Blades of Chaos to burn away the red bramble blocking their path. If they keep going, they'll find the Ghost of Tsushima-inspired poem next to an armor-wearing corpse.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #12 (An Organisation: In The Future)
An Organization: In The Future is a play on The Order: 1886 and is located in The Jungle area of the Vanaheim Crater. It can be accessed via a cave in the southwestern part of The Plains area, with players needing to climb across a deep crevice in order to reach the poem.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #13 (Sanguinity)
Sanguinity is a reference to Bloodborne and can be found in the Applecore area of Svartalfheim, though only after players have obtained the Draupnir spear in Chapter 10. Returning to the area with the spear will allow players to reach a new area, wherein they'll be able to destroy a cracked wall and find the artifact.
Where to Find Kvasir's Poems #14 (The Dead Do Not Ride)
The last of Kvasir's Poems is called The Dead Do Not Ride and is a play on the Bend Studio game Days Gone. Players will be able to find it in The Oarsmen area of Midgard by climbing up the ledge that originally led to the Stalker mini-boss again after they've pulled the giant metal chain outside.
God of War Ragnarok is available now for PS4 and PS5.
