Best Builds in God of War Ragnarok: In Of

Discover the best builds in God of War Ragnarök! Learn how to optimize your gear, runic attacks, relics, and companion for Stun, Rage, Realm Shift, and more.

Alright, so you want to dive into the nitty-gritty of making Kratos and Atreus absolutely wreck shop in God of War Ragnarök? It’s not just about swinging the Leviathan Axe or Blades of Chaos; it’s about how you *build* them. Think of it like this: your gear, your skills, even your Amulet enchantments – they all work together to create a specific playstyle. You can go all-in on stunning enemies, focus on building up your Rage meter like crazy, master the art of dodging into a Realm Shift, or just make your Runic Attacks hit like a truck. This guide is gonna break down what makes a build tick and point you towards some of the most effective setups out there.

Basically, a good build comes down to a few key things. First, you've got your armor – chest, wrists, and waist. Each piece has its own perk, and you can mix and match them to start crafting your core playstyle. Then there’s the Amulet, which is a beast. You can slot up to nine enchantments into it. There are nine sets, each named after a realm, and if you equip three from the same set, you unlock a sweet bonus perk. On top of that, you can use 24 individual enchantments that aren't tied to sets, but they often need you to hit certain attribute levels to activate their perks. Don't forget the weapon hilts either – each one adds its own flavor to your chosen weapon.

Beyond just gear, your Runic Attacks (both light and heavy) can be tweaked to add more stun, status damage, or whatever else you need. Even your basic skills can get effects added to them to boost things like Maelstrom, Stun, or raw damage and defense. Then you've got Relics, which are like special items you can pull out for a big effect. And let's not forget your companion, Atreus! Depending on whether you have him firing Hex or Sonic arrows, using his Runic Summon, or kitted out with his own gear, he can really complement your build. Mixing and matching all these elements is how you create those super-powerful, situation-specific builds.

We’ve put together a list of some killer builds that focus on different strengths. Whether you want to freeze enemies in their tracks with stun, keep your Rage meter full for devastating attacks, nail those perfect dodges for Realm Shifts, or just make your Runic Attacks the star of the show, we’ve got you covered. Each build below will link you to a more detailed page explaining exactly what gear, Runic Attacks, Relics, Enchantments, and even companion setups to use.

God of War Ragnarök is an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio released on November 9th, 2022. Follow Kratos, and his teenage son Atreus as they journey through the Nine Realms to prevent Ragnarök from occurring. As you progress through the story, you’ll uncover many secrets left by the Giants regarding the impending doom that awaits them.

This guide offers information on all the essential aspects of the game, including:

• Tips and Tricks section covering the essentials of Nornir Chests, Buried Treasure, and Loot Lizards (Ormr)
• Builds section detailing some of the best equipment for a Rage Build, Realm Shift Build, and a Stun Build
• Favors section covering all Svartalfheim, Alfheim, Vanaheim, The Plains, The Jungle, The Sinkholes, Midgard, Muspelheim, Niflheim, and World Favors
• Collectibles for each region covering locations for all Nornir Chests, Legendary Chests, Artefacts, Odin’s Ravens, Lore, Buried Treasure, Yggdrasil Rifts, Draugr Holes, Berserker Gravestones, Hel Tears, Remnants of Asgard, and more
• Boss Strategies for some of the main boss fights in the story, Berserkers, and secret bosses such as Valkyrie Queen Gna and The Everlasting Dragon
• A Gear section covering how to use the main Weapons such as the Draupnir Spear, Leviathan Axe, and Blades of Chaos, all five new shields, Armor Sets, and Relics / Sword Hilts
• All Trophies / Achievements including a Trophy Roadmap covering the most efficient ways to obtain them