All Game Items

Comprehensive All Game Items Guide for God of War (2018)

This guide catalogs every major item category in God of War (2018). Items are grouped logically with details on acquisition, function, optimal use, and upgrades. All platforms (PS4, PS5, PC) are covered.

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Currencies

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Weapons

#### Leviathan Axe (Main Weapon)

• Base: Frost axe with throw and recall. Upgrades increase damage and unlock Runic Attacks.


• Upgrades (via Sindri/Brok): Use Hacksilver and resources (Dust of Realms, Pound of Flesh, etc.) to increase Level from 1 to 5+. Each level adds a socket for Enchantments.


• Runic Attacks: Equippable abilities (Light/Heavy) learned via XP purchase or found in realms. Later upgrades allow two slots.


• Grip of the Leviathan Axe: Handles. Craftable/buyable. Three types: Strength, Runic, and Balanced. Best endgame: Grip of the Forgotten Flame (post-game).


#### Blades of Chaos (Secondary Weapon)

• Base: Fire blades, unlocked mid-game (after Alfheim). Burn enemies, use for crowd control.


• Upgrades: Same system as Axe. Increase level to 5+.


• Runic Attacks: Separate set for Blades. Fire-based.


• Blade Handles: Similar to Axe grips. Best endgame: Grip of the Deadly Charges (realm tears).


#### Spartan Rage (Unarmed Mode)

• Base: Activated by R3. Kratos becomes invulnerable, punches deal massive damage, and automatically heal.


• Upgrades: Via skill tree: extend duration, increase damage, unlock charged attacks.


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Shields




• Guardian Shield (Starting): Balanced block, parry possible. Upgrades via skill tree.


• Shatter Star Shield (Mid-game): Heavy shield, can break enemy guards, but slower. Purchase from Brok/Sindri after certain quest.


• Stone Wall Shield (Late-game): Highest block stability, but no parry. Crafted from rare materials (e.g., Haze Weave).


• Time Shield (Endgame): Perfect parry slows time. Bought from Brok/Sindri after completing all favors for them.

Each shield can be upgraded with Shield Rondings (equippable) that provide bonuses (e.g., chance to stun, increase block break damage).

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Armor Sets

Armor consists of three pieces: Chest, Wrist (Gauntlets), Waist (Belt). Each piece has base stats (Strength, Defense, Runic, Vitality, etc.) and can be upgraded at Brok/Sindri. There are many sets; here are the most notable.

Armor Upgrades: Each piece can be upgraded to Level 8 (with rare resources like Perfect Asgardian Ingot). Higher levels unlock more Enchantment sockets (up to 3 per piece).

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Enchantments (Socket Gems)

Enchantments are slotted into Weapons and Armor. They grant stat bonuses, perks, or activate effects. There are dozens; below are categories and key examples.

• Stat Enchantments: +Strength, +Runic, +Defense, +Vitality, +Luck, +Cooldown. Common from chests and shops.


• Unique Perk Enchantments:

- Eye of the Winged Chosen: +Luck, +Cooldown, chance to slow time on dodge. (From Valkyrie drops.)
- Njord’s Temporal Stone: Perfect parry slows time. (From a favor reward.)
- Ivaldi’s Corrupted Mind: Chance to trigger a protective bubble when hit. (Found in Niflheim.)
- Yggdrasil’s Heart: Increases Runic and health regeneration. (Chest in Alfheim.)
- Hel’s Touch: Effect when killing an enemy causes explosion. (From Brok/Sindri quest.)

• Set Bonuses: Some enchantments require multiple pieces to activate (e.g., “Ancient” set from stone enemies).


Obtaining: Open world chests, realm tears, Valkyrie drops, shop purchases (with Hacksilver and resources), favor rewards.

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Runic Attacks (Special Abilities)



Each weapon can equip a Light Runic Attack (quick damage, short cooldown) and a Heavy Runic Attack (slower, powerful, longer cooldown). Unlocked via XP purchase in the Skills menu, or found as Legendary Chest loot.

Examples:

• Leviathan Axe:

- Light: Hel’s Touch (short-range blast), Njord’s Tempest (spin), Leviathan’s Wake (projectile).
- Heavy: Fury of the Ice Troll (large AOE), Frost Giant’s Frenzy (multi-hit), Ivaldi’s Anvil (slam).

• Blades of Chaos:

- Light: Blast of Hephaestus (fire burst), Wrath of the Fire Giant (spin).
- Heavy: Prometheus’ Flame (pillar of fire), Nemean Crush (ground slam).

Best combos: Pair a quick Light Runic with a slow Heavy for crowd control then big damage. Cooldown reduction from armor/enchantments is vital.

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Atreus Gear



Atreus has three equipment slots: Bow (Runic Summons), Tunic, and Talisman. These affect his damage, arrow type, and summon abilities.


• Bow:

- Talon Bow (base): Rapid arrow shots.
- Talon Bow Upgrades: Increase arrow damage, unlock summon abilities (e.g., Spartan Rage for Atreus).

• Runic Summons: Unlock from skills menu. Examples:

- Lion’s Roar (Tier 1): Summon a spectral wolf.
- Alpha Strike (Tier 2): Summon wolves that cause stun.
- Summon Storm (Tier 3): AOE storm of birds/lions.

• Tunic: Provides Atreus with defense and stat bonuses to Kratos (e.g., +Runic, +Cooldown). Best in slot: Tunic of the Lost (from Niflheim).


• Talisman: Grants Atreus unique effects. Examples:

- Charm of the Eternal Winter (freeze enemies on arrow hit).
- Blazing Sigil (burn enemies).
- Magnetic Brace (pull enemies toward Kratos).

Upgrades: All Atreus gear can be upgraded for Hacksilver and resources at the shop. Focus on increasing his stun damage and support utility.

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Talismans (Active Items)

Kratos can equip one Talisman that provides an activated ability (on cooldown) and passive stats. Talismans can be upgraded once (in New Game+) for better stats and extra Enchantment sockets.

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Consumables

These items are used in combat and found throughout the world or crafted at shops.

• Resurrection Stone: Revives Kratos once when health reaches zero. Must be equiped in inventory slot. Costs 35,000 Hacksilver or crafted from rare materials. Can be upgraded to grant bonus (e.g., full rage meter).


• Health Stones (Green): Small shards (dropped by enemies) or large chunks (chests, shops). Restore health.


• Rage Stones (Yellow): Fill Spartan Rage meter. Found in chests or dropped.


• Freya’s Gift: A one-time item that revives Atreus if downed (unique story reward).


• Tinker’s Shards: Used to open Legendary Chests (found in realm tears, requires key). Not consumable per se but key items.

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Resources / Materials

These are used for upgrading equipment, crafting armor, and unlocking realm travel.

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Collectibles

These items are for completionists and often unlock lore, favors, or trophies.

• Artifacts: Small objects (Masks, Bottles, etc.) often in clusters. 8 sets of 10 artifacts each. Collecting all rewards a random legendary enchantment.


• Ravens (Odin’s Ravens): 51 hidden green ravens across realms. Destroying all reveals a secret chamber with high-level loot (key to Valkyrie Queen).


• Treasure Maps: Scrolls found in world; each indicates a hidden dig spot. Rewards include armor, enchantments, Hacksilver.


• Lore Marker Runes: 17 runes that you find and activate (like a collectible). Completing all gives a trophy and lore.


• Shattered Gauntlet of Ages Enchantments: Six special enchantments that when socketed into the Gauntlet create a powerful attack (the gauntlet itself is a talisman). Each dropped by a specific Valkyrie.


• Valkyrie Heads: After defeating each Valkyrie, you collect their head as proof. Not consumed but needed to unlock Valkyrie Queen fight.


• Realms Between Realm (Niflheim Favor): Collect “Anchor of Fog” from central chamber for crafting Zeus armor (New Game+).


• Mystic Gateways (Fast Travel): Unlockable via the Mystic Gateway stones. After story, all become accessible.


• Jotnar Shrines: Giant statues that reveal lore. Interact for XP.


• Chests:

- Legendary Chests (gold): Contain Runic Attacks, enchantments, resources. Need special keys (sometimes).
- Nornir Chests (mystical): Puzzle chests that require lighting rune seals. Rewards: Idunn Apples (increase Max Health) or Horn of Blood Mead (increase Max Rage).
- Hacksilver Chests: Plain silver chests.
- Mythic Chests (green glow): Rare resources.

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Key Items (Story/Progress)



These items are required to progress the story or open new areas.


• Guardian’s Key (from Fafnir’s Storeroom?) – Actually, the Chisel is key.


• The Chisel – Used to open the Hibernal’s Tomb and gain entry to Jotunheim. Obtained from the final area of the game (main story).


• Blades of Chaos – Not an item but a weapon; story required.


• Light of Alfheim – Required to light the bridge to the Dark Elves’ temple.


• Shadow of the Mountain (item) – Actually a key item to open a door in Helheim.


• Seidr Horn – Used to break the curse on Freya? Not exactly.


• Tyr’s Temple Key – Unlocks realm travel room fast.


• Mimir’s Head – Attached to Kratos’ belt, gives advice and lore. Not a usable item but important.


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Upgrades & Synergies



Item Synergies:

• Runic builds: Use Ivaldi’s Armor + Talisman of the Realms + high Runic stats on Axe and Blades. Cooldown reduction from armor and Enchantments allows spamming Runic Attacks. Best against Valkyries.


• Strength builds: Zeus Armor (New Game+) + Shatter Star Shield (for guard break) + high Strength Enchantments. Glass cannon.


• Tank builds: Traveler Armor + Stone Wall Shield + Vitality Enchantments. High survivability for low skill players.


• Luck builds: Sindri’s set + Lucky enchantments increases Hacksilver drops and chance to trigger powerful effects.


• Atreus synergy: Equip abilities that stun enemies (e.g., Summon Storm, Blazing Sigil) to combo with Kratos’ Runic Attacks.


Upgrade Priority:
1. Weapon upgrades (Leviathan Axe and Blades) to Level 4+ as soon as possible.
2. Armor set that suits your playstyle (Valkyrie for balanced, Fallen Ash for damage).
3. Enchantments with synergy (e.g., Ivaldi’s Corrupted Mind for survivability).
4. Atreus’ bow and runic summons (Tier 3 summon is powerful).
5. Resource gathering in Niflheim for endgame armor.

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Platform Differences




• PC Version: Supports keyboard/mouse and controller. Same items, but item hotkeys can be remapped. No exclusive items.


• PS5 Backward Compatibility: Runs at 60fps with 4K. Items unchanged.


• New Game+ Content: All items carried over plus new “Aesirbane” armor sets, upgraded versions of existing items, and new rarity (Perfect).

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This guide covers all major items. For exhaustive lists of every Enchantment, Runic Attack, and resource drop rates, consult the in-game codex or specialized wikis.