This Horizon Forbidden West guide uncovers where to locate three hidden items tied to iconic God of War themes, reveals the Kratos house location, and explains how to unlock the face paint. Players will learn where to discover small wooden totems representing Kratos, Atreus, and the duo Brok and Sindri, each element tying into the game’s broader Norse crossover lore.
To begin the hunt, players should seek the Totem of War, the Totem of Youth, and the Totems of Brotherhood. These artifacts tie into a larger scavenger-style quest that rewards exploration with meaningful cosmetic and lore-based rewards.
Where to find the Totem of War
In the valley area just south of Val, a small hut sits on the northern bank of the river. A keen eye on the map will reveal the hut when you zoom in very close. Inside this hut, expect a tense combat encounter with several opponents, so preparation matters. After the skirmish, inspect the right-side extension connected to the hut. The Totem of War lies in this extension, awaiting discovery.
The sequence combines combat with exploration, rewarding players who clear the area and then carefully examine the hut’s exterior. As soon as the Totem of War is obtained, players will have one more piece of the Kratos-themed trio in hand, contributing to the broader set of hidden relics scattered across the map.
Where to find the Totem of Youth
The journey continues toward the upper portion of the Isle of Spires. A ruined building stands near a bus corridor bridging the habitat of petrels and a tall observation tower. The presence of multiple buses on the approximate map hints at a penchant for vertical traversal and exploration. The area rewards attention to detail and careful navigation through the wreckage and surrounding terrain.
Climb to the highest accessible point of the ruined structure. From that vantage, the Totem of Youth becomes clearly visible. The ascent invites a deeper look at how the game blends environment and narrative, linking the younger figure of Atreus to the broader mythic arc through this symbolic relic.
Where to find the Totems of Brotherhood
To the map’s southeast, a small island rises from a lake near a tunnel entrance. The island’s rocky crown hosts a habitat for kite freezes, a detail that players may notice while charting a course toward the objective. The terrain here challenges traversal but rewards perseverance with the discovery of the Brotherhood totems.
On the path to the island, players will encounter a wrecked robot holding a Heavy Hammer. Interacting with the hammer provides a hint to follow the trail toward eastern caves on the island. Inside one such cave, the Totems of Brotherhood lie in wait, completing the trio that echoes the God of War linkage while enriching Horizon Forbidden West’s own mythic layering.
How to apply the War Sign face paint
After gathering all three totems, players unlock the Mark of War face paint. The next step is a short journey to Tenakt Settlement, where a local artist offers to paint the face in exchange for 10 metal shards. The process is straightforward: trade the shards, then have the design applied by the artist, which adds a distinctive visual cue tied to the collection of relics.
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