God of War Ragnarok has one of the more approachable platinums of the big PlayStation exclusives - no missable trophies, difficulty that does not matter for the list, and a generous post-story free roam - but it still has a real wall in its optional superbosses. This guide covers the trophy list, where the time actually goes, the Berserker fight that stops most players, and how to reach 100% the efficient way.
The trophy list and why it's approachable
Ragnarok's platinum sits at around 36 trophies, and crucially none are missable - the game opens up into free roam after the story, so you can clean up every collectible and side activity at your own pace. Trophy difficulty is independent of the combat difficulty you play on, so you can drop the game to its easier settings for the fights and still earn everything. That combination is why it is considered one of the friendlier Sony first-party platinums to start.
Where the time actually goes
The story earns you a chunk of the list on its own. The rest is the post-game checklist: upgrading gear, closing out the realms, and the collectible and combat-challenge trophies. The optional arenas - Muspelheim's trials and Niflheim - ask for solid builds, and the region-clearing trophies want you to finish favours and found objectives across the Nine Realms. None of it is hard to find, but it adds up to a meaningful amount of play after the credits roll.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Trophies | Around 36, platinum included |
| Missables | None - free roam after the story |
| Difficulty | Trophies are independent of combat difficulty |
| Time | Roughly 40 to 60 hours for 100% |
| Main wall | The optional Berserker boss fights |
The Berserker wall
The real difficulty spike is the Berserker Gravestones - a set of optional superbosses - and the fight most players stall on is their king, who demands a tuned build and clean execution. These are the hardest trophies in the game by a wide margin, far tougher than anything in the main story, and they are where a lot of platinum attempts stop. A fully upgraded build makes them achievable; without one, they are brutal. This is exactly the point where a maxed save or a trophy service earns its keep.
The fastest route, or skip the grind
Efficient order: play the story on a comfortable difficulty, then sweep the realms for favours, collectibles and the realm-clearing trophies, upgrade a strong build, and save the Berserkers and Muspelheim for last once you are geared. If the gear grind and the Berserker fights are the parts you would rather skip, a God of War Ragnarok modded save ($50) hands you max XP, all skills and maxed gear so the hard fights become fair, and the Platinum Trophy service ($15) completes the whole list for you. Both are on the God of War Ragnarok services hub.
The trophies people actually forget
Because nothing is missable, the "hard" part of Ragnarok's platinum is really about not forgetting the spread of optional content. The ones that catch people are the full-realm cleanup trophies - finishing every favour, closing out the region objectives, and the collectible sets like Odin's Ravens and the various chests - plus the combat-arena trophies in Muspelheim and Niflheim that quietly expect a strong build. None are difficult to find, but they are easy to leave at ninety percent if you rush the story and move on. A methodical realm-by-realm sweep after the credits is the cleanest way to catch them all in one pass rather than hunting stragglers across the Nine Realms later.
Modded save or trophy service: which to choose
Two routes skip the grind, and they suit different players. A God of War Ragnarok modded save gives you max XP, all skills and maxed gear, so you still play the game and fight the bosses yourself - it just makes the Berserkers and Muspelheim fair instead of brutal. The Platinum Trophy service goes further and completes the whole list for you, Berserker king included, if you want the trophy without the fight. Pick the save if you enjoy the combat and only want to skip the gear grind; pick the trophy service if the optional superbosses are the specific wall you would rather not climb. Both live on the God of War Ragnarok services hub.
The bottom line
God of War Ragnarok is one of the friendlier big-game platinums - no missables, difficulty-independent - right up until the optional Berserker superbosses, which are the real test. Play the story, sweep the realms, build strong, and save the Berserkers for last. If the gear grind or the Berserker king is the wall, a max modded save makes the fights fair and the Platinum Trophy service finishes the list outright. Both are on the God of War Ragnarok services hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many trophies are in God of War Ragnarok?
Around 36, including the platinum. None are missable because the game opens into free roam after the story, letting you finish every collectible and side activity afterward.
Are there missable trophies in God of War Ragnarok?
No. Post-story free roam means nothing is permanently locked out, so you can mop up collectibles, favours and challenges after the credits.
How long does the God of War Ragnarok platinum take?
Roughly 40 to 60 hours. The story covers part of the list; the rest is realm cleanup, gear upgrades and the optional combat challenges.
What is the hardest trophy in God of War Ragnarok?
The optional Berserker Gravestone superbosses, especially their king, are the hardest content by far - much tougher than the story. They need a fully upgraded build, which is where a max save or trophy service helps most.
Does difficulty affect the platinum?
No. Trophies are independent of combat difficulty, so you can lower the difficulty for tough fights and still earn everything.
Do you have to beat the Berserkers for the platinum?
The optional Berserker Gravestone bosses, including their king, are tied to the hardest trophies and are the main wall of the platinum. A fully upgraded build makes them achievable; without one they are extremely tough, which is why a max save or trophy service helps most here.
Is the God of War Ragnarok platinum hard?
Mostly no - there are no missables and difficulty does not affect the list, so most of it is approachable. The exception is the optional Berserker superbosses, which are a real skill-and-gear check and the reason some players use a max save or a trophy service.