Make sure to listen for him to say something like 'Up there!' or 'Look father!' and see where he's pointing. Atreus will often point out a bell if you've been looking for awhile. There is also some help available, in game and otherwise. The key to remember is everything has to be within range of Kratos Axe so stay put in the area and keep looking. Other times, bells are hidden behind obstacles and may require you to open a gate or destroy something in the environment.
For bells that are out in the open this is just a matter of keeping your eyes open. Remember, these bells have to be rung in a short window of time so usually you make all three throws from one spot. Once you find one rune bell it's best to stand in that spot and slowly turn. Locating all the bells for a particular chest can be frustrating but there are a few things you can do to ease your bell puzzle burden. Unlike the seal puzzles, which have no time limit, the bell puzzles require you find and ring three rune bells in about seven seconds. YouTube // Santa Monica Studiosįar and away one of the most taxing things you'll come across in god of War are the bell puzzles that lock Nornir chests.