In God of War Ragnarok, players exploring the realm of Svartalfheim will encounter the side quest known as In Service of Asgard. This Favor tasks Kratos and Atreus with shutting down three massive dwarven mining rigs polluting the Bay of Bounty. Among these installations, Modvitnir's Rig serves as an early navigational puzzle that introduces players to environmental mechanics and vertical platforming.
Reaching Modvitnir's Rig in Svartalfheim
To begin this Favor, navigate your boat toward the western side of the Bay of Bounty in Svartalfheim. Look for black smoke rising into the sky, which marks the exact location of the industrial mining structure. Upon landing at the dock, prepare to clear out initial waves of aggressive local enemies before climbing the scaffolding.
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Navigating the Scaffolding and Environmental Puzzles
Once the landing area is clear, throw the Leviathan Axe at the target board to open the metal gate blocking your progress. Jump across the gap and begin climbing the wooden platforms toward the upper tier of the rig. Along the way, you will encounter additional enemies, including a pesky Ormr hiding beneath the floorboards that requires a higher vantage point to hit.
To reach the central furnace platform, interact with the nearby crane mechanisms. Striking the paddle markers with your axe rotates the crane arm, allowing Kratos to grapple across large gaps with the Blades of Chaos. Precise alignment ensures you reach the top platform safely without missing hidden chests nearby.
Shutting Down the Furnace and Claiming Rewards
After reaching the top platform, defeat the remaining enemies defending the mining rig furnace. Approach the glowing furnace grate and press the interaction prompt to force the structure open. Kratos will strike the core, successfully extinguishing the furnace fire and completing this part of the favor.
Shutting down Modvitnir's Rig rewards players with valuable crafting materials, including Svartalfheim Slag used for weapon upgrades at Brok and Sindri's shop. Additionally, extinguishing the rig clears the air pollution in the Bay of Bounty, bringing you one step closer to completing the broader Favor.
