Frækni the Zealous is one of the twelve Berserkers that can be fought as an optional boss in God of War Ragnarök. Located in Midgard, Frækni is one of the first Berserkers you can choose to face after obtaining the Hilt of Skofnung.
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Who does Frækni the Zealous serve in Hrólfr Kraki's saga?
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Norse Tradition[]
In Hrólfr Kraki's saga, Haki inn frækni was one of the twelve berserkers who served King Hrólf Kraki.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Frækni was a warrior in the Midgardian kingdom of Lejre who served under Hrólf Kraki, along with eleven fellow berserkers. She participated in Hrólf's seizure of the crown, where she earned the epithet "the Zealous". Upon her death, Frækni's spirit went onto inhabit the Hilt of Skofnung.
God of War Ragnarok[]
Kratos defeated Frækni's spirit and channeled her powers through Skofnung.
Rewards[]
Upon defeating Frækni, Kratos earns the Berserker Waist Guard, Tempered Remnants, Bonded Leather, and Shattered Runes.
Description[]
"One of King Hrólf's Bersererkers. "Frækni would never back down from a challenge," Mimir tells me. He spits after saying this but refused to elaborate further."
Quotes[]
- "The Berserkers will live forever!"
- ”For the King!”
- ”Coward!”
- “Die, Thief!”
- "Guide me, my King!"
- "Repent!"
- "All will fall!"
- ”Feel his WRATH!”
- ”Immoral!”
- ”Join us”
- ”Your death proves me righteous”
- ”You don’t deserve Valhalla”
- ”Death was a gift to you”
- ”Rest now and reflect”
Gallery[]
Trivia
- Frækni is the Icelandic form of Old Norse frœki, meaning "valiant, brave." Given the fact that Mímir told Kratos that "Frækni would never back down from a challenge", she appears to be well-named.




