God of War Ragnarok: Best Weapons, Ranked

Every time Kratos is burdened with rage and must task himself with eradicating a Pantheon of gods, he always brings with him a set of weapons that will make slaying gods all too easy. When it comes to God of War Ragnarok, Kratos has access to 4 weapons that he can use in the middle of combat for some amazing and violent battles.

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The best God of War Ragnarok weapons complement Kratos’ superb talents as a god killer, and as players use his fists and his sharp metallic weapons stained in blood to attack and fight through Ragnarok, they might want to know which weapons are worth upgrading and mastering so that they are the most efficient that they can be as they take the fight to Asgard.

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Shield & Fists

Block, Parry, and Punch Through the Nine Realms

When Kratos doesn’t have his trusty Leviathan Axe in hand, or his regretful Blades of Chaos at the ready, then he can always rely on the most brutal and barbaric weapon of all: his fists. Kratos never shies away from pummeling someone to a bloody paste. After all, he beat his own father to death with his bare hands, so why would any creature of Midgard be any different? Kratos can engage in melee combat with his fists, which might not deal the most damage, but they do provide decent stun.

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Using fists in combat is a great way to try and build the stun meter for some lethal kills, and it’s always a great way to let out that inner savagery. Combined with the shield, Kratos is able to punch and parry his way through an army of soldiers, and Spartan Rage only furthers Kratos’ special affinity for punching things until they are dead.

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Draupnir Spear

A Weapon Made Specifically For Kratos to Defend, Stab, and Explode

The Draupnir Spear is special to Kratos for a few reasons. Not only is a spear a beloved weapon of Kratos’ Spartan homeland, but it’s also a weapon that was made specifically for Kratos. It’s not bound to anyone or any god’s will, and instead, is just a spear that Kratos can use to create multiple explosive variants and to stab and jab at his enemies until they are poked full of holes and die.

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The Draupnir Spear uses force as its main element of damage, and Kratos can use this weapon to deal some pretty nasty physical damage, especially when it can be repeatedly thrown like a ranged weapon and detonated from afar to juggle enemies. An explosive spear that never ends is always a treat, but there are a few downsides, especially with the Draupnir Spear coming rather late into the game, and its focus on more defensive plays making it a not-so violently encouraging weapon.

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Blades of Chaos

A Violent Reminder of Kratos’ Past That Makes for Perfect Hack-and-Slash Weapons

Where would Kratos be if not for the Blades of Chaos? These weapons are the catalysts of Kratos’ sad journey, the tools of his life’s destruction, but he is bound to them. The Blades of Chaos are a burden to Kratos and a reflection of his self-hatred. However, to fans, they are some of the most fun weapons in all of gaming, as hacking and slashing through enemies has never felt so satisfying than wielding these two blades chained to Kratos’ sturdy wrists for fast and light attacks with a commitment to the flame.

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The Blades of Chaos are a literal fiery weapon indeed, and with each slash, they unleash Kratos’ solemn fury. The Blades of Chaos are great fun to wield, but they can be somewhat situational since their method of attack is light and fast, meaning the damage output isn’t the best, but their control over the hordes will whip them into shape.

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Leviathan Axe

A Weapon for Kratos’ Wife, Where Each Strike Has the Power of 20 Frost Giants

Built by Brok and Sindri for Kratos’ late wife Laufey, Kratos now wields his love’s weapon into battle to protect their son and to fight off the Aesir gods who dare take him. The Leviathan Axe is an incredible weapon, and it feels like the Norse God of War games took specific care into this weapon from all angles. The attacks can be fast and decisive, or heavy and hurling, allowing Kratos to unleash a whirlwind of frost onto enemies to make sure Fimbulwinter will be their end.

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The Leviathan Axe has incredible strengths as Kratos uses it to hack his way through vile flesh like he’s cutting down a tree, and its lethal strikes make it a must-have for competing against the likes of Thor’s Mjolnir. Where the Leviathan Axe really cements itself as the best weapon in Kratos’ arsenal isn’t just how he cares for it due to the love of his wife, but for how once thrown, it always returns with a satisfying grip.

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November 9, 2022