This guide shows the location of all Nornir Chests and how to solve the puzzles to open these Nornir Chests in The Below area of God of War Ragnarok.
NOTE:
To get to ‘The Below,’ proceed through Alfheim > The Strond > The Canyons > The Barrens > The Below. As soon as you approach the Barrens, you receive the Favor “Secret of the Sands” which leads you below into a cave called “The Below.”
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1) Nornir Chest
The Nornir Chest is located behind a closed gate right after the lore, and you must first unlock the gate by the Nornir Chest.
Note: You will reach this location while doing a favor – Secret of the Sands Guide
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Climb up the ledge directly before the Nornir Chest area and turn left. Use the zip line to cross the gap.
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Once on the other side, turn right to locate a climbing section on the mountain wall. There are two gates on the other side of the gap that you must unlock. Please see the image below.
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Gate #1
Climb this stretch to get to the other side of the mountain. and then open it
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Gate #2
Climb the mountain after breaking the three seals with your axe.
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Go around the mountain to reach the back side of Gate #2 and open it.
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Nornir Chest Puzzle
With both gates open now, you need to hit the 3 seals with your axe. You must hit them in quick succession before they turn back on.
Seal #1
The first is upstairs in a window (inside) near Gate #2
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Seal #2-#3
The second seal is in front of the Nornir Chest, and the third is in the tunnel next to the Nornir Chest.
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Hit the seal in order #1, #2, and #3 with the axe quickly. You can retry if the seals turn back on.
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