Guide God of War (2018): The Marked Trees

Q: How to fell the first tree in god of war 2018?

This guide covers the initial steps of God of War (2018), focusing on the "The Marked Trees" quest. It details how to fell trees, navigate the early environment, hunt with Atreus, find the first Artefacts and Hacksilver, and introduces basic combat mechanics against Draugr.

Q: Where to find the first Artefact in god of war 2018?

This guide covers the initial steps of God of War (2018), focusing on the "The Marked Trees" quest. It details how to fell trees, navigate the early environment, hunt with Atreus, find the first Artefacts and Hacksilver, and introduces basic combat mechanics against Draugr.

Q: How to use the Leviathan Axe to throw in god of war 2018?

This guide covers the initial steps of God of War (2018), focusing on the "The Marked Trees" quest. It details how to fell trees, navigate the early environment, hunt with Atreus, find the first Artefacts and Hacksilver, and introduces basic combat mechanics against Draugr.

Q: How to perform a parry in god of war 2018?

This guide covers the initial steps of God of War (2018), focusing on the "The Marked Trees" quest. It details how to fell trees, navigate the early environment, hunt with Atreus, find the first Artefacts and Hacksilver, and introduces basic combat mechanics against Draugr.

Q: How to trip enemies with the axe in god of war 2018?

This guide covers the initial steps of God of War (2018), focusing on the "The Marked Trees" quest. It details how to fell trees, navigate the early environment, hunt with Atreus, find the first Artefacts and Hacksilver, and introduces basic combat mechanics against Draugr.

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Walkthrough

1
Begin the game in front of a solitary tree. Use R1 or Mouse 1 to fell the tree, pick it up, and proceed to the nearby boat.
2
Place the tree in the water and tie it to the boat using the main interaction button/key (e.g., Triangle or Y).
3
Follow the stream until you reach a small dock. Leave the boat and follow Atreus to the family house.
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Assist Kratos in felling another tree using R1 or Mouse 1.
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Head to the right of Atreus, behind a large rock, to find your first Artefact.
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Continue with Atreus into a clearing. Collect the Hacksilver at the fork and interact with tracks.
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To the left as you approach the steps, find the second Artefact.
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Under the bridge, find your first chest containing Hacksilver.
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Meet Atreus at the top of the steps and proceed to the broken bridge. Traverse obstacles using the Circle or E button.
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Follow the deer's path to find more Hacksilver and a chest. Collect additional Hacksilver near the cliff edge.
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At the bridge, you will be instructed on how to throw the Leviathan Axe. Aim at the wooden boards ahead and throw the axe to destroy them.
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Proceed into the clearing for your first combat encounter with Draugr. Use R1/Mouse 1 for Light Attacks and R2/Shift for Heavy Attacks.
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Learn to use Heavy Attacks to launch enemies and juggle them with Light Attacks.
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Pay attention to the small arrow around Kratos indicating attack direction. Dodge incoming attacks with Circle or E when the arrow turns red.
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Block attacks with L1 or Ctrl. Time your block just before an attack connects to perform a parry, stunning the enemy.
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Practice tripping Draugr by holding L2/Right Mouse Button, aiming at their legs, and pressing R1/Mouse 1 to throw the axe.
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After the battle, proceed into the ruins and collect the Green Healthstone.
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Look up to find a small container hanging from above. Throw your axe at it to knock it down for loot.

Tips

The main interaction button/key for tying the tree to the boat is Triangle or Y.
You can leave the boat at any dock by pressing Circle or E.
The red dot on the map signifies the location of Artefacts.
Hacksilver is the main currency in God of War.
The reticle changes to light blue when aiming at something the axe can be used on.
Recall your axe by pressing Triangle or R after throwing it.
Light Attack: R1 or Mouse 1. Heavy Attack: R2 or Shift.
Dodge: Circle or E. Block: L1 or Ctrl.
Parrying is an essential skill, especially on higher difficulties.
Tripping enemies with the axe is a useful tactic.

Artefacts (collectible items)
Hacksilver (in-game currency)
Green Healthstone (restores health)

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