In Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, there is no loot or other consumables, but you can still collect some items. All of them are secret, so they are hidden in secluded places. In this guide, we will describe the locations of the collectible items in Hellblade 2.
The developers have prepared two types of secrets. The first are runic totems (knowledge totems), which were also present in the previous part. When approaching them, Senua must concentrate to hear one of Druth's legends. There are 18 of them in the game. When you find all of them, you will receive the achievement Tales of Midgard.
The second type of collectibles are trees hidden on secret paths behind hidden faces (faces). This task is somewhat more complicated, as you will have to look closely at the terrain to see the outlines of faces in the stones. Once you focus your gaze on them, the stones will turn into a path that will lead to the plant. Focus on it again, and the tree will bloom. There are 17 of them in the game, and for finding all of them, you will receive the trophy Gaze of the Gods.
There is a small hint that will help you determine if you have collected everything you need. The runes on the totems are in order. They light up when you focus. Accordingly, if there are several dark ones between two lit runes, you have missed exactly that many totems. With trees, the situation is similar — a spiral with dots is drawn on them. Each new tree lights up a dot on this spiral in order.
When you complete the game, you will be able to see the counter of found items for each chapter. This will also help you replay the moments where you were inattentive.
The first totem awaits you on the beach. It cannot be missed. The voices will also start drawing Senua's attention to the totem and the strange runes. If you are searching by chapters — subsection Landing.
At the very beginning of the chapter, when Senua follows the slaver, turn right. You will see a fenced area with two straw huts. The secret is hidden behind them.
When you receive the mirror and open the passage to the bridge, go through the large house with the hanging corpse. This is the story path. At the exit, turn left and find the area surrounded by stakes. Turn left again to crawl under the debris. The totem is on the right.
From the previous knowledge totem, return to the exit of the large house and head towards the house illuminated by a torch. To the right, you may also notice a suspension bridge, but don't go there yet — that's the story path. Approach the torch and look to the right at the wall of the hut. A passage to a room will appear. Inside is the first tree.
Proceed with the story until you reach a cutscene with a man tied to a totem. Right after it, move towards the ledge, climb up, and jump down following the story path. But after that, look to the left. You should find a ladder. Climb up and crawl through a small barrier. Then, follow the straight path to the totem.
When you rescue the prisoner and defeat all the draugr in a long fight, it will become day. The new acquaintance will lead Senua to the village exit. Don't miss the broken bridge. Turn left from it to spot another face.
Cross the broken bridge and descend the slope, but don't enter the village. When Fargimr says he can provide shelter, turn left. There is a small additional area with a totem.
As soon as Senua reaches the ruined village with Fargimr and Torgestr, examine the left part of the area. Not far from the crack in the ground next to a destroyed house is the totem.
Look around the area where you found the previous totem. Stand so that the knowledge totem is on your right and turn left. After a few steps, you will find a stone face on the right.
Return to the beginning of the village and examine its right part. You will find a round platform. Stand in the center and look to the left. There's the face.
As soon as the vision of darkness ends and Senua returns to the real world with Fargimr, the game will prompt you to descend from the hill. Do not rush and go around it on the right side. There is a house on the top. You will also be able to hear a dialogue between two settlers. Next to the structure, there is a totem.
Follow the story and descend from the hill. Eventually, you will find a puddle under your feet, after which there will be a turn to the right. Look a little to the left without turning right to see the face.
After you solve the first new puzzle with stones and clusters, stay on the right side. Pass through the vanished barrier and climb a little higher to find the stone face.
From the previous face, follow the story path, staying on the left side. You will find a climb to an additional area with a totem. Climb onto the ledge, then go left again through the crevice and immediately turn right.
After the puzzle with three spheres, pass through the opened passage and turn right. Descend using the two ledges. Immediately after this, turn right and climb up. Use the three puddles on the main road as a reference.
From the face, jump onto the main path and stay on the left side. You will find a crevice through which you can squeeze. There will be a totem.
According to the story, you need to enter a large cave, but it's too early to go there. Approach the fork. The straight path leads to the story cave, keep to the right. There will be an entrance to a small cave. Passing through it, you will find another totem.
When the next story puzzle with stones begins, carefully look at the ceiling. After taking the third sphere, turn around to find the totem upside down on the ceiling.
At the very beginning of the chapter, jump off the ledge and then make your way through the cave with a low ceiling. The face will be on the left.
From the previous face, move forward along the story and descend three ledges lower. You will find yourself in a puddle. Immediately turn right and climb another ledge leading to the knowledge totem.
According to the story, you will soon find the first brazier with blue fire. Move further and you will enter a hall with already burning fire. Jump off the ledge and keep to the right, you will reach the brazier. Extinguish it (this is important) and turn around. You will find the stone face.
According to the story, reach the crevice into which Senua must jump. You will find yourself in the water. Immediately turn around and walk to the end of the corridor. The face will be in a dead end.
After the flooded corridor, you will find yourself in a room with two braziers. This puzzle cannot be missed. Once you light the second fire, a bridge will appear. Cross it to reach the path deeper into the cave. Keep to the right side to find a hidden ledge and jump down to the totem.
When Senua loses her sword, follow the light and escape from the monsters. You will find yourself in a sunlit cave with floating stones. Look to the left side to spot the face.
From the previous secret, move forward until you jump off a ledge. Do not go left following the story path; instead, enter another cave where you will find the totem at the end.
Follow your companions until Senua is left alone. Carefully inspect the right side until you reach a descent. At this moment, the voices will start saying they feel something. The face will be slightly to the right of the flowing water.
Right after the previous stage, climb up the slope and then turn right and enter the cave with the waterfall. Turn right again and after the rocks, you will see the totem on the cliff.
As soon as Senua is left alone with Astridr, follow the girl. Reach the stage where you need to squeeze through the crevice. Before doing so, inspect the right side to find the stone face.
Continue along the story path until the next crevice. After squeezing through it, overcome two more obstacles, and then turn right. In the rocks, there will be a low passage leading to the totem.
Right after the rune puzzle, go through the newly opened path and look to the right. At this point in the story, you should reunite with Astridr. If you have already done this, turn around to find the stone face.
When you reach the rune puzzle on the beach, start searching for the symbols. After finding the fork-like element, you will enter an area with broken ships. Behind the bluish glow indicating the object that should appear from the cluster, there is a crevice through which you can squeeze to reach the totem. This is on the way to the second symbol.
From the previous knowledge totem, turn around. Before passing through the crevice, inspect the left side.
After learning the backstory of the second giant, you will find yourself in a village. Walk past the houses. After the third hut, turn right and you will find the face in the backyard.
After the hut, return to the main path. Walk a bit forward until the next hut is on your left and go uphill to the left. The totem will be after a short passageway, enclosed by rocks.
From the last knowledge totem, turn around and follow the path to the left until the end. As a landmark, look for a house with a lit torch nearby. The face will be slightly to the left of the torch.