An Expert‘s Guide to Finding the Watchtower Odin‘s Raven in God of War Ragnarok

Join me on an epic quest to uncover one of Odin‘s elusive Ravens in God of War Ragnarök! This extensive walkthrough will provide detailed tips, strategies, and insights to help fellow gamers locate and destroy the sneaky bird spying from the Watchtower.

As an avid gaming geek and God of War enthusiast, I‘m excited to share my knowledge with you, my friend. Together, we‘ll scale that wall, find the perfect throwing position, and wipe out that Raven with precision and flair. Let‘s do this!

All About Odin‘s Ravens

Before we delve into the specific Watchtower Raven, it‘s helpful to understand the broader lore surrounding Odin‘s feathered spies. As experts know, Ravens play an important role in Norse mythology as the Allfather‘s means of gathering intelligence from across the realms.

Odin‘s two trusty ravens are named Huginn and Muninn, meaning “Thought” and “Memory.” They scout daily across Midgard and beyond, keeping Odin informed of all events and activities. Some texts say Huginn and Muninn even whisper secrets and advice into Odin’s ears.

In God of War, dozens of dark ravens have been spying for Odin under this same premise for ages. Kratos first encountered these meddling birds in the last game, and now in Ragnarök, he again clashes with the Allfather’s eyes in the sky.

Eliminating Odin’s Ravens serves the dual purpose of awarding XP while also weakening his near-omniscient view of the realms. That’s 48 fewer beaks reporting back intel to the big man himself!

Why Hunt Ravens in God of War Ragnarök?

Destroying Odin‘s Ravens as you explore the realms brings some outstanding benefits:

• XP Rewards: Each downed raven provides XP to unlock skills and boost Kratos‘ abilities. Even a few extra points here and there adds up!

• Unlocks Treasure Chests: Eliminating Ravens increments the "Eyes of Odin" counter, granting access to special chests. These contain armor, enchantments, and powerful runic attacks!

• Achievements/Trophies: Vanquishing all 48 Ravens earns the "The Eyes Have It" achievement/trophy for serious bragging rights.

• Cripples Odin‘s Intelligence Network: Fewer ravens means less intel gathered for the Allfather. Take that, Odin!

• Enhances Exploration: Searching for hidden ravens encourages uncovering every nook and cranny of each realm.

According to Sony, God of War Ragnarök contains over 100 hours of content across the Nine Realms. That includes main story quests, side quests, Favors, artifacts, loot, and of course, collectibles like Ravens. Here‘s a quick breakdown:

Type of Content	Estimated Number
Main Story Quests	15
Side Quests	45
Favors	30+
Odin‘s Ravens	48
Artifacts	350+
Treasure Maps	22+
Dragon Tears	45

As you can see, seeking out all 48 of Odin‘s Ravens represents just a fraction of the total activities available. But it‘s an entertaining and rewarding diversion between other epic quests!

Now, onward to finding that elusive Watchtower Raven!

Navigating to the Watchtower

The Watchtower stands perched between the Northern and Southern regions of the Bay of Bounty. Early in the God of War Ragnarök story, the water in this area recedes, enabling access to the overlook.

To reach it, head west from the Mystic Gateway by Sindri‘s house. Look for a collapsed wall blanketed in vines that you can latch onto with the Blades of Chaos. Scale upwards until you hoist Kratos atop the cliffside.

This elevated perch provides an awesome vantage point overlooking the surrounding beach and river valley below. It also grants access to new loot chests and some tough enemies, like skeletal Seidr warriors rising from the depths. Stay sharp!

Compared to other God of War realms, the Watchtower itself is relatively small and straightforward. You won‘t get lost navigating twisting caverns or massive forests here – it‘s an isolated cliffside platform.

However, nearby regions like The Crater, The Plains, and The Jungle offer massive, sprawling environments packed with secrets. The Watchtower is just a brief detour – a quick hop, skip, and a wall climb away.

Now let’s pinpoint that pesky Raven!

Locating and Eliminating the Watchtower Raven

Once you reach the top of the Watchtower, it‘s time to focus on the task at hand: taking down one of Odin‘s spies circling this area.

The Raven patrols the right side of the outcropping, looping around a broken wooden fence. For the best chance at striking it, move to the edge of the cliff near this structure. Listen closely to track the Raven‘s caws and wing flaps as it approaches.

When it comes into view, quickly raise and charge Kratos‘ Leviathan Axe to full power. Time your throw carefully, releasing just as the Raven starts to pass by. If your aim is true, the axe will connect solidly, raining feathers down from the sky!

Beware, this sneaky bird moves swiftly, making it tricky to hit. If you miss on the first pass, simply wait for its next loop and ready another icy projectile. With well-practiced timing, you‘ll knock it out of the air in no time.

Here are some additional combat tips and tricks from my gaming arsenal to help fell this foe:

• Fully charge axe throws for maximum range and impact. Take a breath first to concentrate.

• Activate Spartan Rage to enter ultra-focused throwing mode, slowing down time for easier targeting.

• Use Atreus’ arrows to stagger the Raven, pausing it briefly so your axe connects more easily.

• Equip Runic attacks like Leviathan’s Wake to launch seeking projectiles that home in on moving targets.

• Try switching to the Blades of Chaos and sprinting while locked on to move quickly under the Raven.

• Throw your axe at the very start of the Raven’s loop to intercept its path earlier.

• Upgrade your axe‘s Frost and Permafrost skills to inflict more damage against airborne foes.

See? With proper positioning, timing, upgrades, and combat techniques, that Watchtower Raven doesn‘t stand a chance!

Once defeated, a glowing orb will emerge from its wrecked body. Absorb this to gain a chunk of XP and increment your Eyes of Odin count. Then it‘s onward to finding the next sneaky spy!

Unlocking Odin‘s Treasure Hordes

As mentioned earlier, eliminating Odin‘s Ravens increments a counter that periodically unlocks special treasure chests. These handsomely reward your raven-hunting efforts with rare consumables, crafting materials, armor sets, enchantments, and powerful runic attacks.

Here‘s the breakdown of what each milestone gets you:

Raven Count	Reward Unlocked
6	Kvasir+ armor set
12	Augmented Permafrost heavy runic attack
18	Hels Rain armor set
28	Ivaldi’s Anvil heavy runic attack
38	Mist armor set
48	All ravens defeated – Eye of the Outer Realm enchantment

As you can see, fully hunting down all 48 Ravens grants the super-useful Eye of the Outer Realm enchantment, boosting resistance to Vitality drain attacks.

But even eliminating just 6 Ravens awards the complete Kvasir+ armor set for substantial strength and defense bonuses. This will prove invaluable early in your journey when gear is still sparse.

My recommendation is to grab at least the first 12 Ravens or so as you explore. This unlocks that sweet Augmented Permafrost runic attack for crushing foes with massive icy spikes. Equip it on both your axe and blades to devastate groups of enemies simultaneously!

Parting Words of Wisdom

And there you have it, my friend! I hope this detailed walkthrough gives you the confidence and knowledge needed to locate and destroy the Watchtower’s elusive Raven. Adding another notch to the Eyes of Odin count will continue paying dividends throughout your epic God of War Ragnarök adventure.

I‘ll leave you with some final tips before you set out on the quest:

• Look to the skies and listen closely for the Raven‘s cry as you explore new areas.

• Climb high vantage points to scout the landscape for circling specs in the distance.

• Equip skills and gear to enhance axe-throwing capabilities for the pesky airborne foes.

• Absorb those glowing orbs immediately once a raven is destroyed for the sweet, sweet XP.

• Savor the satisfaction of crippling Odin‘s intelligence network…even if just one beady eye at a time.

Now grab your Leviathan Axe, lock onto your target, and let fly! Once the Watchtower Raven is grounded, continue venturing through breathtaking realms, uncovering artifacts, taking on legendary beasts, and most importantly, crafting your own fate.

This is the gaming geek signing off for now. Together we‘ll leave no raven left flying!