Ragnarök is a mostly relaxed platinum with one real skill spike hiding in its optional bosses. The full trophy list runs to 36 trophies — 16 bronze, 15 silver, 4 gold and the God of War Ragnarök Platinum — and this guide walks you through exactly how to earn every one.
Below you'll find a difficulty and time breakdown, a visual trophy chart, the smartest way to approach the run, a full step-by-step roadmap, the trickiest trophies, common mistakes to avoid, faster-platinum tips and an FAQ.
God of War Ragnarök Platinum — At a Glance
| Difficulty | 5 / 10 — moderate |
| Time to platinum | 40–55 hours |
| Trophies | 36 total (16 bronze, 15 silver, 4 gold, 1 platinum) |
| Playthroughs | 1 |
| Online required | No |
| Platforms | PS4/PS5 |
Trophy Breakdown
Here's how the 36 trophies in God of War Ragnarök split across the four tiers:
It's a blend of story, full realm completion, the Labors challenge list and the optional Berserker bosses. Nothing is missable thanks to free roam, so you can platinum at your own pace.
How Hard Is the God of War Ragnarök Platinum?
Most of the run is story plus completion, but the Berserker Gravestones raise the bar — and their king, King Hrolf Kraki, is a genuine end-game skill check. You'll also want fully upgraded gear for Gná and the tougher Labors. Nothing is missable thanks to post-story free roam.
For most of the run the challenge is gentle, but the optional Berserker Gravestones flip that. King Hrolf Kraki in particular is a multi-phase fight that punishes greed, and Gná's aerial patterns can shred an under-levelled Kratos. These optional bosses are where the platinum actually earns its difficulty rating.
How It Compares to Similar Platinums
On our difficulty scale the God of War Ragnarök platinum sits at 5/10 (moderate) and takes roughly 40–55 hours, so it helps to see where it lands next to similar games. It's a gentler climb than Bloodborne, but a bigger commitment than Marvel's Spider-Man 2 — handy context when you're deciding which platinum to chase first.
| Game | Difficulty | Time | Trophies |
|---|---|---|---|
| God of War Ragnarök (this guide) | 5/10 (moderate) | 40–55 hrs | 36 |
| Marvel's Spider-Man 2 | 4/10 (very achievable) | 25–35 hrs | 42 |
| Bloodborne | 7/10 (tough) | 60–80 hrs | 34 |
| Ghost of Tsushima | 4/10 (very achievable) | 45–60 hrs | 52 |
The Smartest Way to Approach It
Save the Berserkers for after you've upgraded your armour and unlocked a strong relic and a full skill set. Let the Labors — the game's challenge list — tick over through normal play, and clean up realm collectibles in the post-story free roam when everything is accessible rather than chasing them mid-story.
Gear matters more than raw skill here. Before challenging King Hrolf Kraki, fully upgrade a defensive armour set, slot a strong relic, and learn the fight's phases — most deaths come from getting greedy during his combos. Do the Muspelheim trials and Nornir chests as you pass them so the endgame isn't a giant backlog, and use the free-roam period after the credits to finish every realm.
God of War Ragnarök Trophy Roadmap
Play through the main story, which unlocks a string of trophies on its own and opens up the nine realms for full exploration afterwards.
Complete the Favors (side quests) and region objectives across the realms. Many can be finished as you travel, so tackle them alongside the story where possible.
Upgrade Kratos' armour, weapons and a strong relic, and round out your skill set. This preparation is what makes the optional bosses fair rather than frustrating.
Take on the Berserker Gravestones, working up to King Hrolf Kraki — the platinum's real skill check. Fully geared and patient, he's beatable; rushed and under-levelled, he isn't.
Finish the Labors challenge list and any remaining collectibles in post-story free roam, then claim the platinum.
Trickiest Trophies in God of War Ragnarök
The King — beating King Hrolf Kraki — the real difficulty spike of the platinum.
Gná — the Ragnarök equivalent of a Valkyrie fight — punishing aerial patterns.
Labors — a few require specific combat conditions that are easy to overlook.
Berserker Gravestones — the full set of optional bosses ramps up steeply toward the end.
Fully upgraded gear — several trophies effectively assume maxed armour to be achievable.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Challenging the Berserkers, especially King Hrolf, before fully upgrading your gear and relic.
Playing greedily against Hrolf's combos instead of blocking and punishing openings.
Leaving every collectible and Labor for the very end, creating a huge post-story backlog.
Overlooking Muspelheim and Nornir content that carries its own trophies.
Tips to Platinum God of War Ragnarök Faster
Fully upgrade your armour and best relic before challenging King Hrolf.
Let Labors tick over passively — many complete through normal play.
Clean up realms after the story when the whole map is open.
Do the Muspelheim and Nornir content as you go so it isn't all waiting at the end.
Equip a poise-heavy, defensive build for the Berserker fights.
God of War Ragnarök Platinum FAQ
How long does it take to platinum God of War Ragnarök?
Most players need around 40–55 hours to platinum God of War Ragnarök on PS4/PS5. Plan for 1 — and following a trophy roadmap keeps you on the efficient path.
Is the God of War Ragnarök platinum hard?
It rates about 5/10 (moderate). The main hurdle is the King — beating King Hrolf Kraki — the real difficulty spike of the platinum.
Do you need to play online for the God of War Ragnarök platinum?
No — every trophy can be earned entirely offline in single-player; you don't need PlayStation Plus.
Can you get the God of War Ragnarök platinum on PS4 and PS5?
Yes. God of War Ragnarök shares one trophy list across PS4 and PS5, and progress carries over between them via cross-save where supported.
How many trophies does God of War Ragnarök have?
36 in total — 16 bronze, 15 silver, 4 gold and the God of War Ragnarök Platinum.
What's the fastest way to get the God of War Ragnarök platinum?
Follow a step-by-step roadmap and tackle objectives in the right order so you never backtrack. The biggest time-savers are preparing your build and gear before the hardest fights, and clearing missable or collectible trophies as you go rather than saving them all for the end.
Is it worth buying a God of War Ragnarök trophy service?
A mostly relaxed platinum with one real skill spike — satisfying without being punishing. If you'd rather skip the grind, our God of War Ragnarök Platinum Trophy Service unlocks all 36 trophies safely on your account from just $15.
What's the hardest trophy in God of War Ragnarök?
Defeating King Hrolf Kraki, the strongest Berserker. He's a multi-phase fight that demands upgraded gear and patience, and he's the clearest skill spike in an otherwise relaxed platinum.
Are there missable trophies in God of War Ragnarök?
No. Post-story free roam lets you return for any collectible, Favor or optional boss, so nothing is permanently missable.
Do you need New Game Plus for the Ragnarök platinum?
No. Everything required for the base platinum can be done in a single standard playthrough — NG+ is optional.
Prefer to Skip the Grind?
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Related PlayStation Platinum Guides
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Platinum Trophy Guide (PS5) — very achievable (4/10)
Bloodborne Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — tough (7/10)
Ghost of Tsushima Platinum Trophy Guide (PS4/PS5) — very achievable (4/10)
Final Thoughts
Relaxed for most of the run, with one boss that makes you earn the platinum. A mostly relaxed platinum with one real skill spike — satisfying without being punishing.