Key Locations & Points of Interest

Master Warhammer: Vermintide 2 maps by learning key locations like The Horn of Magnus. Find vital resources and prepare for ambushes to survive difficult missi.

Mastering the maps in Vermintide 2 is crucial for survival, especially on higher difficulties. Knowing where to find vital resources, ambush points, and objective markers can turn the tide of battle. This section details critical locations across various missions, offering actionable strategies and item placements to give you an edge.

The Horn of Magnus (Horn of Magnus)

This iconic mission, often one of the first new players encounter, features several key areas:

• First Grimoire: After the initial street combat and before entering the first building, look for a small alleyway to your left. There's a wooden plank leading to a balcony. Jump across to find the Grimoire of the Horn on a crate. Be prepared for a potential ambush upon retrieval.
• Second Grimoire: Once you've navigated the burning buildings and reached the large courtyard with the fountain, head towards the far-right corner. There's a small, destructible wooden barrier. Break it to reveal a hidden passage leading to the Grimoire of the Fountain.
• Tome Locations:
  • Tome 1: In the very first building you enter, after the street fight, climb the stairs. It's usually on a table or shelf in one of the upper rooms.
  • Tome 2: After the first Grimoire, as you proceed through the burning buildings, you'll cross a wooden bridge. Before dropping down, look for a small alcove to your left with the Tome of the Bridge.
  • Tome 3: During the final push to the Horn itself, after climbing the long set of stairs, check the small side room to your right before the final arena. The Tome of the Horn's Base is often found here.
• Ambush Point - Fountain Courtyard: This open area is a common location for horde spawns and special enemy ambushes. use the fountain and surrounding structures for cover and choke points. Consider having a ranged character take an elevated position on the surrounding balconies.

Against the Grain (Athel Yenlui)

This sprawling farmstead map offers numerous opportunities for resource gathering and strategic positioning:

• First Grimoire: After passing through the initial farm buildings and entering the open fields, you'll encounter a large, ruined stone wall. Follow it to the left, and you'll find a small, overgrown path leading to a hidden cave entrance. The Grimoire of the Overgrown Path is inside, often guarded by a few Skaven.
• Second Grimoire: Towards the end of the mission, after the large barn and before the final escape sequence, you'll cross a small wooden bridge over a stream. Look underneath the bridge for a hidden ledge. The Grimoire of the Stream is tucked away there.
• Tome Locations:
  • Tome 1: In the very first farm building, check the upper floor of the main barn. It's usually on a hay bale or a wooden shelf.
  • Tome 2: After the first Grimoire, as you traverse the fields, you'll come across a small, dilapidated shack. The Tome of the Shack is often found inside.
  • Tome 3: Just before entering the large barn towards the end of the mission, there's a small, fenced-off area with some farming equipment. The Tome of the Barn Approach is typically on a cart or barrel here.
• Strategic Choke Point - Barn Interior: The large barn provides excellent choke points for managing hordes. Position your melee characters at the entrances and have ranged support clear specials from the elevated platforms. Be wary of Ratling Gunners or Warpfire Throwers that can suppress these positions.

Skittergate (Fort Brachsenbrücke)

The climactic Skittergate mission is filled with intense combat and critical objectives:

• First Grimoire: After the initial fort defense and proceeding into the interior, you'll reach a large, open area with several siege engines. Look for a collapsed section of wall on the right side. Jump across the gap to a small platform where the Grimoire of the Siege Engine rests.
• Second Grimoire: During the final ascent to the Skittergate itself, you'll navigate through a series of narrow, icy corridors. Keep an eye out for a small, dark alcove off to the side, often obscured by snow. The Grimoire of the Icy Path is hidden within.
• Tome Locations:
  • Tome 1: In the very first fort defense section, after clearing the initial wave, check the small guard tower to your left. The Tome of the Guard Tower is usually on the upper level.
  • Tome 2: After the first Grimoire, as you progress through the fort's interior, you'll come across a large, open room with a central pillar. The Tome of the Central Pillar is often found at its base or on a nearby crate.
  • Tome 3: Just before the final encounter with Rasknitt and the Skittergate, you'll enter a small antechamber. The Tome of the Antechamber is typically on a table or altar here.
• Boss Strategy - Rasknitt's Arena: The final arena is multi-tiered. use the upper platforms to gain a height advantage against Rasknitt's ranged attacks and to clear adds. Focus fire on Rasknitt when he's vulnerable, and be prepared to deal with the Stormfiend when it appears. Keep moving to avoid his lightning attacks.