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God of War Ragnarok: How To Get To The Door – The Applecore

Kratos and Atreus in God of War Ragnarok

This guide explains how to get to the door in The Applecore in God of War Ragnarok.

God of War Ragnarok is the sequel to 2018’s acclaimed God of War reboot. After four years, it’s safe to say fans are relishing the chance to jump back into Kratos’ god-sized shoes.

Despite delays and a release on the PS4 that prompted concerns, God of War Ragnarok has launched to astonishingly strong reviews. With ten-out-of-tens abound, it’s clear the game is a standout title for Sony and a worthy successor to the 2018 title.

In the new sequel, we rejoin Kratos and Atreus as they journey to stop the cataclysmic Ragnarok and learn more about the latter’s true identity as the god Loki.

Along the way the father and son duo join forces with some old friends and come up against new, dangerous foes like Thor and Odin.

However, after four years, it can be difficult to remember the story of the previous game and who everyone is.

The same goes for God of War Ragnarok‘s gameplay, too.

Despite sinking tens of hours into the last game, it’s only natural to forget how things work in this follow-up. Be it in combat, navigation, skills, or collectibles.

The first door in the Applecore
The first door in the Applecore.

Like the first game, God of War Ragnarok requires you to solve puzzles in order to progress.

When you reach The Applecore, you come across puzzles involving waterwheels and chutes that need to be solved to get to doors to the next area.

In fact, there are two of these puzzles – so, two doors. And while both are similar, they require different solutions.

So, let’s go over how to get to the doors in The Applecore in God of War Ragnarok

How To Get To The Door in The Applecore in God of War Ragnarok

As mentioned, there are two of these puzzles. Both of which have a door at the end that you need to reach.

This is how to get to the door in The Applecore in God of War Ragnarok:

How To Get To The First Door In The Applecore

Go down to the right and climb up the chain.

God of War Ragnarok How To Get To The Door in The Applecore - climb chain

Climb up again and walk left to the end of the platform. Use the Blades of Chaos to block the chute.

God of War Ragnarok How To Get To The Door in The Applecore - block the water chute

Return to the starting point and use the Axe to freeze the end of the chute on the left.

God of War Ragnarok How To Get To The Door in The Applecore - freeze water chute

Next, use the risen grapple point to swing across. Finally, look up to the right and freeze the adjacent chute to lower the lift/elevator, go inside, then recall the axe to raise it again.

Freeze the waterchute to lower the elevator

How To Get To The Second Door In The Applecore

But, wait – there’s more!

Soon after progressing through the first door, you will come across a second puzzle you need to complete.

The second door in The Applecore
The second door on the upper left.

From the platform, turn around and jump down to the area on your right.

God of War Ragnarok How To Get To The Second Door in The Applecore
Send Atreus up.

Send Atreus up the ledge onto the walkway above. Go back to the start and look at the chute on the left.

God of War Ragnarok How To Get To The Second Door in The Applecore - create a blockage

Freeze the water next to the right wheel. Then press Square to instruct Atreus to turn the wheel on the left. This sends rocks down the chute which will become stuck on the ice.

How To Get To The Second Door in The Applecore God of War Ragnarok - freeze the water chute

Recall the axe then use it to freeze the water on the chute on the right just above the wheel. This will raise the grapple point, use it to swing across.

Use the axe to create a blockage
Clear the blockage using Atreus’ Sonic Arrows.

Finally, use Atreus’ arrows to clear the blockage you created in the chute, this will move the platform to the door.

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Sam Harby

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Sam is one of the editors and founders of Downtime Bros and an accredited critic. As a lifelong fan of video games, his favourites are Metal Gear Solid and The Last of Us. With years of knowledge and critical analysis under his belt, he has written hundreds of articles - including news, guides, and reviews - covering video games, movies, TV, and pop culture. Follow him on Twitter and check out his reviews on OpenCritic.

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