Borgarvirki

Borgarvirki is the sixth chapter in Hellblade 2, and it concludes Senua’s struggle against the giants in this new land. According to Thorgestr, the giant of Borgarvirki is a fierce one, and that’s who you’re up against here. This Borgarvirki walkthrough will guide you through the final chapter from start to finish.

You should have found all of the Lorestangir and Hidden Faces by now, as there are no collectibles hidden in chapter six at all.

Borgarvirki Walkthrough

Senua volunteers to lead the group through this mysterious forest, so take the lead and walk down into the trees. Take the path on the left when Astridr mentions turning back – it will open up even though it looks blocked.

Eventually, another dead end will force you to turn back and retrace your steps. The rest of the group will disappear when this happens, but all you can do is stay on the linear path while Senua’s father speaks to her.

Turn right when the path branches to find Astridr alone, across a gap. Walk forward with Astridr after the short scene. As you walk, Fargrimr will also appear for a similar scene.

After another short walk, the game asks you to choose between helping Astridr and Fargrimr when they both end up on opposite sides of the stream. This choice doesn’t have any long-term consequences, so you can choose whoever you want.

Thorgestr is waiting at the end of the path, shaken by something he saw in the forest. Keep moving forward down the linear path to leave these woods behind.

Follow Thorgestr into the fortress to speak with his father while Astridr and Fargrimr save the people used as sacrifices. The conversation with the Godi doesn’t go as it should, but all you can do is watch the scene play out until you’re back outside.

Combat begins as soon as Senua breaks free, so be ready to fight the Godi’s men – a swordsman and two axe-wielders.

Make your way out to the front of the fortress after Astridr and Thorgrimr arrive. More fights break out as you move through the camp, so keep your guard up.

After the battles, the Hiddenfolk will show you the giant’s past as Thorgestr confronts his father. Follow their light through the camp to learn more about the tyrant. In the end, you learn the tyrant’s name: Aleifr.

Aleifr is a slow opponent, but a strong one. You can’t break through his guard with just one heavy attack – it takes three – and most of his moves will stagger you when blocked.

Your best option is to dodge and counterattack unless you feel confident in your parry timing. Though, even when you do parry, he pushes you back.

Use Senua’s focus ability when prompted to escape his special skills and momentarily gain the upper hand. Senua eventually says the Godi’s true name, and when she does, keep attacking through his weak defenses to end this fight.

A long cutscene focused on Senua’s inner struggle plays after you defeat Aleifr. The credits roll right after the scene to bring an end to chapter six and close out Senua’s journey in Hellblade 2. You can now choose different narrators to hear different perspectives on future playthroughs.