God of War Ragnarok introduces players to vast, hidden sub-regions packed with optional endgame challenges that test both combat skills and puzzle-solving abilities. Among these side quests is the Quaking Hollow Favor, a thrilling Crater Hunt located within the realm of Vanaheim that pits Kratos against a massive subterranean threat. Completing this mission is essential for players aiming to achieve full completion and secure rare upgrading materials for their equipment.
Unlocking and Reaching the Sinkholes
Before you can begin hunting the beast responsible for the tremors, you must first gain access to the northernmost region of Vanaheim known as The Crater. This optional area becomes available immediately after completing the main story quest featuring Freya and following the Scent of Survival Favor. Once inside the northern wilderness, navigate your way toward the southeast corner to enter the atmospheric caverns of the Sinkholes.
As you explore deeper into the tunnels, sudden seismic shifts will rock the environment and trigger the start of the Quaking Hollow questline. To progress past the early obstacles, you will need to utilize Kratos's signature weapons to clear overgrown roots and open paths through the rocky passages. Keep an eye out for aggressive local wildlife that will attempt to ambush your party as you approach the heart of the tremors.
Navigating the Cavern Puzzles
The path leading to the source of the quakes is blocked by a series of environmental obstacles that require clever use of your tools. Players will encounter massive patches of aggressive brambles that cannot be destroyed by normal melee attacks. To bypass these barriers, you must combine Freya's Sigil Arrows with the fiery Blades of Chaos to trigger a chain explosion that burns away the obstruction.
Further into the cavern, a collapsed ceiling creates a gap that seems impossible to cross at first glance. Look around the upper ledges to locate a hidden grapple point that allows Kratos to swing safely over the hazardous drop. Paying close attention to the glowing runes on the walls will often point you toward the correct trajectory needed to advance through the subterranean maze.
Conquering the Crag Jaw Boss
At the deepest point of the cavern, you will drop into a circular arena where the source of the earthquakes is finally revealed to be a massive creature known as the Crag Jaw. This formidable monster relies heavily on unblockable tail slams and charging attacks that can quickly deplete your health bar if you are caught off guard. Maintaining a defensive posture and utilizing quick dodges will allow you to counter during the creature's brief recovery windows.
Whenever the beast prepares its heaviest ground slam, use Kratos's Spartan Rage or high-stun runic attacks to interrupt the animation immediately. Defeating this powerful boss rewards players with valuable resources, including a Dragon Tooth and Purified Crystalline, which are necessary for crafting high-level armor sets. Once the beast falls, the tremors will cease permanently, marking the successful completion of the Vanaheim hunt.
