The Desert Door is one of the many favors that you can encounter and complete in God of War Ragnarok.

In the context of the game, favors are the side quests. This means that these are additional quests that you can do according to your own accord. Completing these is not essential to the progress of the game’s story plot. But these will help you learn more about the game’s lore.

That being said, we made this guide for you to learn how to complete this side quest.

How to Get Skirnir’s Gambanteinn in The Desert Door Favor in God of War Ragnarok

In order for you to be able to unlock this side quest to complete Freyr’s Gift favor.

To be able to achieve success in this side quest, you have to look for the two pieces of keys in the desert, open the desert door, and slay Gravel Belly.

Find the Key Pieces in the Desert

The first half of the key can be found by going to this area of The Forbidden Sands.

From the marked location, just walk a little further, and approach the dark blue area.

However, the second half of the Alfheim Barrens Key can be found upon going to this spot.

You will also notice another dark blue area on the ground. Approach it, and pick up the other half of the key.

Find the Desert Door

To locate the Desert Door, move to the northern part of the Forbidden Sands same as the marked spot in the picture.

From there, you will see a blue mark on one of the stone pillars. Grapple your way there, and look at the other blue mark written on the wood across it.

As you break into that wooden barricade, you will encounter some enemies that you have to deal with.

After taking down the enemies, approach the door and use the whole key to unlock it.

Fight the Gravel Belly Boss

As soon as you unlock and open the door, the Gravel Belly boss will come out of it.

Looking closely, there are some gold marks on its body. Those are the vital spots that you have to hit in order to deal a great amount of damage to it.

It would be a great help if you have the runic ability Realm Shift. If you have this, make sure to use it and take advantage of its effect to deal with several hits to the enemy.

If the Gravel Belly is knocked down, make sure to deal as much damage as you can to it. For a little while, it will gain its composure and fight back again.

When it comes back to its stance, be cautious when you see this signal. The enemy is charging and about to release an AOE attack that can send you flying back. Although you are not able to dodge it, make sure to distance yourself so that the impact and damage are reduced.

Repeat the process until you finally take the enemy down.

Upon defeating the Gravel Belly boss, you will gain 1000 XP for Kratos, 250 XP for Freya, Amulet Enchantment, and Skirnir’s Gambateinn.