Harðrefill the Callous is one of the twelve Berserkers that can be fought as an optional boss in God of War Ragnarök. Located in Svartalfheim, Harðrefill is likely the first Berserker the player will encounter after getting the Hilt of Skofnung.
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Who is Harðrefill the Callous in God of War Ragnarök?
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What kind of warrior was Harðrefill the Callous documented to be?
Norse Tradition[]
In Hrólfr Kraki's saga, Harðrefill was one of the twelve berserkers who served King Hrólf Kraki.
Personality[]
Harðrefill was documented to be a very cruel and a sadistic warrior during his time being alive. In every battle he participated, Harðrefill will always try to prolong his foes' pain until they die slowly.
During his fight with Kratos, as before, Harðrefill shows huge loyalty to his king and being very arrogant & overconfident about his fight.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Harðrefill was a warrior in the Midgardian kingdom of Lejre who served under Hrólf Kraki, along with eleven fellow berserkers. He participated in Hrólf's seizure of the crown, where he earned the epithet "the Callous". He was known for his precision with a blade, which he used to prolong his opponents’ suffering. Upon his death, Harðrefill's spirit went onto inhabit the Hilt of Skofnung.
God of War Ragnarok[]
Kratos defeated Harðrefill's spirit and channeled his powers through Skofnung.
Harðrefill's gravestone is found in Niðavellir during the return from The Forge with the Draupnir Spear.
Description[]
"A follower of the false King Hrólf. According to Mimir, he was known for his particular cruelty in battle. Harðrefill's skill with a blade was precise, and he used this precision to extend the suffering of his victims. Instead of beheading them in one swift move, he would dismember. Slow and deliberate. A vile practice. He will be forgotten."
Quotes[]
- "For the King!"
- ”For King Hrólf!”
- ”Thief! That sword does not belong to you!”
- "Fall before me!"
- "Tremble, false god!"
- "Weak godling!"
- ”Even now, none can best me.”
- ”Your failure was inevitable.”
- ”I warned you.”
- ”You never had a chance.”
Trivia[]
- Despite Kratos being able to fight any Berserkers at the start, Harðrefill is arguably the starter boss of the berserkers as the story does lead to his tombstone directly.
- When Kratos documents his encounters with the berserkers, it shows that Harðrefill is the only berserker he scorns the most than the rest.
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