To break through the resilient barriers and doors across the map in God of War Sons of Sparta, you must first progress far enough into the game's story to unlock and upgrade your magical tools like the Evergreen Flame. Exploring regional areas like the Grand Cistern and utilizing Sacred Monuments will eventually grant you the specific enhancements needed to smash these obstacles.
How To Destroy The Purple Doors
While many players search for red doors, the primary colored barriers gating your progression early on are purple doors. In order to destroy these doors throughout the game, you actually need to upgrade your Evergreen Flame at the Temple of Hestia. This is done by finding an Eternal Bale at a Sacred Monument and then bringing it back to the temple.
- Advance through the main story until you enter the Grand Cistern.
- Make your way west of the corridor campsite into the next room.
- Perform a double jump from the ladder onto the raised platform in the top left corner.
- Interact with the statue to drop an Eternal Blade.
- Pick up the item by holding down Triangle and take it to the Temple of Hestia.
How To Destroy The Blue Flowers
Similar to the purple doors, you will find wilted blue flowers and covered vines blocking secret paths throughout the map. To demolish these obstacles, you'll need to upgrade the Harvest Glaive once by tracking down a specific monument.
- Wait until you've received the Harvest Glaive and return to the Oneus Vineyard.
- Head to the main chamber where you originally fought Alastor.
- Go northwest along the same path that led you to the blood fountain.
- Find the three groups of flowers in the room just beyond the fountain and ricochet the glaive off them.
- Take the Radiant Cornucopia from the Sacred Monument of Demeter back to the temple podium to upgrade your weapon.
How To Destroy The Metal Bars
Once you have secured your weapon upgrades, you will encounter metal bars blocking switches that guard valuable loot. You will need a completely different upgrade for your Solar Sling to bypass these physical metallic barriers.
- Make your way to Kyhira Island via the boat in the Grand Cistern.
- Progress north until you reach the Sacred Monument of Apollo.
- Use the Evergreen Flame to burn away the blocking door.
- Use the Harvest Glaive to hit the flower and cause a vine to descend.
- Climb the one-sided wall and follow the path to interact with the monument for one Undying Hyacinth.
Essential Gear Upgrades Overview
Prioritizing the right regional weapon upgrades helps you access collectibles and power boosts efficiently. The following table outlines the key items required for breaking through world barriers:
| Obstacle Type | Required Tool Upgrade | Location to Find Material |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Doors | Evergreen Flame | Grand Cistern / Temple of Hestia |
| Blue Flowers | Harvest Glaive | Oneus Vineyard / Temple of Hestia |
| Metal Bars | Solar Sling | Kyhira Island / Temple of Hestia |
FAQ
How do I access the Grand Cistern?
You will naturally reach the Grand Cistern by progressing past the middle phase of the main campaign story. If you are stuck, check your current quest log to ensure you have finished preceding areas.
Can I fast travel to the Temple of Hestia?
Yes, once you clear major story beats in regions like The Sunken Agora, free exploration opens up, allowing you to backtrack to campfires and temples.
What do I do if an upgrade item isn't spawning?
Ensure you have triggered the prerequisite story events and interacted with the correct regional statue. If a collectible is missing, verify your progress against your map markers or check official database patches for updates.