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How to Solve the Waterwheels in the Applecore Mines Puzzle in God of War Ragnarok

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Solve the puzzle to reach the door

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There are various puzzles in God of War Ragnarok. You must resolve these riddles to enter another section.

You can also solve some riddles to unlock chests. You must solve problems in the main quests to move forward. We will demonstrate how to solve one of these puzzles in the Applecore mines.

Waterwheels Puzzle, Applecore Mines in God of War Ragnarok

Waterwheels Puzzle Applecore Mines in God of War Ragnarok
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Your main objective in Applecore is to locate Tyr. You’ll need to search the mines to find him. You must solve a water-based puzzle to go on to the next area.

You must employ the Leviathan Axe’s abilities to manipulate water and figure out the puzzle.

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Solving the Waterwheels Puzzle in the Applecore Mines

Solving the Waterwheels Puzzle in the Applecore Mines
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When you get to the location with the two waterwheels, turn to this side of the area and command Atreus to ascend.

Then he will locate a crank to turn, which will discharge some green metal ores into the trough.

Atreus to ascend
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To freeze this area, hurl your axe on this side of the trough near the left waterwheel. The green metals will then cease at this location as a result.

hurl your axe on this side
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To raise a claw that will let you cross to the other side, freeze the trough to your right.

cross to the other side
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When you reach the other side, use a Sonic Arrow to blow up the green metal ores on the left trough by aiming at them. You can then walk up to the door after doing this.

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