All Game Items

All Game Items Guide for God of War Ragnarök

This guide catalogs every major item category in God of War Ragnarök: weapons, shields, armor sets, enchantments, runic attacks, talismans, consumables, resources, currencies, and collectibles. Each entry explains the item's purpose, how to obtain it, when it's most useful, and any important synergies or upgrade paths. The guide is platform-agnostic (PS4/PS5/PC); all items are identical across versions, though some DLC items may be exclusive to certain editions.

1. Weapons

Kratos wields three primary weapons: the Leviathan Axe, the Blades of Chaos, and the Draupnir Spear. Each has its own skill tree, runic attacks, and upgrade path via resources (Dust of Realms, Petrified Bone, etc.).

#### Leviathan Axe

• Type: Ice-elemental melee/ranged weapon.


• Base Stats: Strength 30, Runic 9, Luck 7.


• How to Obtain: Starting weapon, acquired at the beginning of the game after the prologue.


• Upgrades: Requires Petrified Bone, Dust of Realms, and Hacksilver. Max level is 9 (requires the Frozen Flame from story progression).


• Special Ability: Throw to freeze enemies, recall with L1+Triangle (Frost Awaken) to increase frost damage.


• Best Uses: Crowd control, slowing fast enemies, and hitting distant foes. Synergizes with enchantments that boost Frost damage.


• Pommels: Attachable at The Forge; examples:

- Fortified Frost Pommel: +10 Strength, +7 Runic, increases Frost damage after a parry.
- Radiant Pommel: +14 Runic, +5 Luck, activates a Restorative Burst when Axe is recalled with a full Frost Gauge.

#### Blades of Chaos

• Type: Fire-elemental melee weapon.


• Base Stats: Strength 28, Runic 12, Cooldown 6.


• How to Obtain: Unlocked after completing the second main quest (The Quest for Tyr).


• Upgrades: Requires Dust of Realms, Niðavellir Alloy, and Hacksilver. Max level 9 requires Chaos Flame from story.


• Special Ability: Charged heavy attacks apply Burn (damage over time). L1+Triangle (Flame Whiplash) ignites all nearby enemies.


• Best Uses: AoE damage, breaking shields (especially Wooden and Stone), and applying Burn status. Pairs well with enchantments that increase Burn damage or extend duration.


• Grips: Examples:

- Grip of the Fallen Flame: +12 Strength, +9 Runic, increases Burn accumulation on enemy hits.
- Grip of the Rusted Flame: +10 Runic, +6 Cooldown, reduces cooldown of Flame Whiplash attacks.

#### Draupnir Spear

• Type: Wind-elemental melee/ranged weapon.


• Base Stats: Strength 20, Runic 16, Defense 7.


• How to Obtain: Acquired during the main quest "The Summoning" (mid-game, roughly after leaving Svartalfheim).


• Upgrades: Requires Dust of Realms, Smoldering Ember, and Hacksilver. Max level 9 requires Lion's Fang from story.


• Special Ability: Throw to create an explosive zone (detonate with R2). L1+Triangle (Windstorm) pulls enemies toward Kratos.


• Best Uses: Burst damage, staggering big foes, and creating traps. Excellent against groups when combined with Runic attacks.


• Handles: Examples:

- Handle of the Radiant One: +11 Runic, +7 Luck, increases damage of thrown Spear explosions.
- Handle of the Warlord: +14 Strength, +5 Cooldown, reduces cooldown of Windstorm.

2. Shields

Shields are equipped in the off-hand slot and provide defense, block, and parry mechanics. Each shield type has unique stats and a special ability.

Rond (Shield Add-ons): Each shield can be equipped with a rond that grants additional stats or effects. Examples:

• Rond of Affliction: +6 Luck, +4 Vitality; on perfect parry, afflicts enemy with random status effect (Burn, Frost, Poison, etc.).


• Rond of the Nine Realms: +8 Defense, +3 Runic; slows time after a perfect parry (similar to Realm Shift).




3. Armor Sets



Armor consists of three slots: Chest, Wrist (gauntlets), and Waist (belt). Complete sets provide a Set Bonus when all three pieces are equipped. Many armor pieces can be upgraded at The Forge using resources. Listed below are major sets.

#### Survivor's Set (Early Game)

• How to Obtain: Given automatically in the first hours of the game.


• Bonuses: Increases defense and vitality slightly. No set bonus.


• Best for: The first few zones; replaced quickly.


#### Lunda's Set (Mid Game, Stealth Focus)

• Location: Obtained in Vanaheim after completing "The Jungle" favor.


• Chest: Lunda's Lost Cuirass – +10 Strength, +5 Luck. Perk: Unarmed attacks build Poison.


• Wrist: Lunda's Lost Gauntlets – +8 Runic, +4 Defense. Perk: Poisoned enemies take extra damage.


• Waist: Lunda's Lost Belt – +6 Vitality, +4 Strength. Perk: Killing a poisoned enemy heals Kratos.


• Set Bonus (3 pieces): +30% Poison damage, and successful bare-handed hits also apply Weakness status.


• Best For: Stealth builds, especially against animals or groups; pairs with no-weapon attacks and the Venomous enchantment.


#### Berserker Set (Offense Heavy)

• Location: Defeat all Berserker Gravestone bosses (9 total, spread across realms). Each drops a piece.


• Chest: Berserker Cuirass – +15 Strength, +10 Runic. Perk: Landing a runic attack increases Strength by 15% for 5 seconds.


• Wrist: Berserker Gauntlets – +12 Runic, +8 Cooldown. Perk: Using a runic attack reduces cooldown of all other runic attacks by 10%.


• Waist: Berserker Belt – +10 Runic, +6 Luck. Perk: Critical hits have a 25% chance to reset cooldown of the last runic attack used.


• Set Bonus (3 pieces): +20% Runic damage and +15 Luck.


• Best For: Runic-spam builds; high damage rotations. Requires aggressive play.


#### Steinbjörn Set (Tank/Heavy)

• Location: Found in the Crater region of Vanaheim after the main story (post-game).


• Chest: Steinbjörn Plackart – +18 Defense, +12 Vitality. Perk: Taking damage builds a barrier that reduces next hit by 30%.


• Wrist: Steinbjörn Gauntlets – +15 Defense, +10 Strength. Perk: Barrier absorb 40% of damage.


• Waist: Steinbjörn Belt – +12 Defense, +8 Vitality. Perk: When barrier is full, you heal for 5% max health per second.


• Set Bonus (3 pieces): +50% barrier efficiency, and using a shield bash restores 10% health.


• Best For: Surviving high-damage encounters like Sigrun or Gná; excellent for New Game+ on harder difficulties.


#### Dragon Scaled Set (Strength/Luck Hybrid)

• Location: Defeat the Dreki bosses (The Crimson Dread) in the Sinkholes of Vanaheim.


• Chest: Dragon Scaled Cuirass – +14 Strength, +9 Luck. Perk: Landing a critical hit grants a 10% chance to drop Hacksilver or a Health Stone.


• Wrist: Dragon Scaled Gauntlets – +10 Strength, +7 Luck. Perk: Kills may spawn a Rage Stone.


• Waist: Dragon Scaled Belt – +8 Strength, +6 Luck, +4 Defense. Perk: Dodging an attack has a 20% chance to trigger a Realm Shift (slow motion).


• Set Bonus (3 pieces): +25% Luck and +20% loot drop radius.


• Best For: Farming resources, Hacksilver, and gear; synergizes with high Luck enchantments.


Other notable sets: Raven Tears Set (after Odin's Ravens, post-game), Vidarr's Set (strength/defense), Spiritual Set (Runic/Luck).



4. Enchantments



Enchantments are socketed into gear (armor, weapons, shields) to provide stat boosts and unique effects. They are categorized by type: Amulet Enchantments (equipped in the amulet slots) and Socket Enchantments (in weapons and shields). The Amulet of Yggdrasil has nine slots (increased to 12 in New Game+). Enchantments are obtained from chests, bosses, shop purchases, and side quests.

Key Amulet Enchantments:

• Bitter Squirrel: Summons a squirrel that drops Health and Rage stones on a timer. – Found in The Forge after a side quest in Vanaheim.


• Stunning Fang: +12 Strength, +6 Luck; heavy attacks stun faster. – Drops from the Water Warg boss in Alfheim.


• Wing of the Fallen: +10 Runic, +5 Cooldown; reduces cooldown of Runic attacks by 5% per kill. – Reward from defeating the Valkyrie Queen Gná.


• Mist of the Realms: +8 Defense, +4 Vitality; on taking damage, you leave a mist trail that slows enemies. – Found in Midgard near the Lake of Nine.


• Shatterstar: +14 Strength, +7 Runic; shield bash creates a shockwave. – Purchased from Brok after completing a Dwarven quest.


Socket Enchantments for Weapons/Shields:

• Frost Aura (Axe): Enemies frozen by the Axe take 20% more damage.


• Fire Aura (Blades): Burn effects last 3 seconds longer.


• Wind Aura (Spear): Explosions from Spear deal 15% more damage.


• Parry Stun (Shield): Perfect parries deal heavy stun damage.

Important Synergies: Combining the Bitter Squirrel with high Luck gear yields near-constant health stones. Stunning Fang + Shatterstar shield bonus makes shield-bash combos devastating.

5. Runic Attacks

Each weapon has two runic attack slots: Light Runic Attack (short cooldown, moderate damage) and Heavy Runic Attack (long cooldown, massive damage). They are obtained from lore markers, chests, bosses, and shops.

Usage Tip: Equip a Heavy runic that matches your weapon's element to maximize status effect buildup. For example, Leviathan's Wake (Frost) on Axe; Prometheus' Flame (Burn) on Blades.

6. Talismans

Talismans are equippable items that grant active abilities (activated with L1+Circle). They have a cooldown. Some can be upgraded with enchantments.

• Talisman of the Realms: Activates a Realm Shift (slow time) for 3 seconds. – Found in Alfheim after defeating the Dark Elf King.


• Talisman of Unbound Potential: Resets all weapon cooldowns instantly. – Purchased from Brok after main story.


• Talisman of Betrayal: Deals a heavy single-target damage burst and staggers. – Obtained from a raven chest in Muspelheim.


• Talisman of the Healer: Heals 30% health over 5 seconds. – Early game, from a chest at Brok's shop.


Best Synergies: Talisman of the Realms + high Cooldown gear allows near-constant slow-motion during combat. Unbound Potential + Berserker armor enables multiple runic attack rotations.



7. Consumables



Consumables are used during combat or exploration. Most are crafted at The Forge or found in the world.


• Health Stone: Restores 50 HP. – Common drops from enemies or breakables.


• Rage Stone: Fills 30% of Rage meter. – Rare drops from bosses or chests.


• Healing Crystals (Regen Crystals): Found in the environment; destroy to create a healing area.


• Phantom Dancer: Increases movement speed and dodge distance for 10 seconds. – Crafted using 5 Hacksilver + 1 Dreamshade.


• Soul Devourer: Next attack deals 50% extra damage but reduces health by 20%. – Crafted from 10 Hacksilver + 1 Lost Pages.


• Mistbourne: Negates poison damage for 15 seconds. – Found in Vanaheim's swamp areas.


Use consumables sparingly; they are most valuable in tough boss fights or when exploring poison zones.



8. Resources & Currencies



#### Primary Currency: Hacksilver

• Purpose: Buy gear, upgrade materials, and craft items from dwarven shops.


• How to Obtain: Loot from enemies, sell artifacts/gear, open chests, complete quests.


• Cap: No hard cap; extremely abundant by endgame.

#### Crafting Materials
#### Legendary Materials

• Frozen Flame (Axe upgrade) – story reward.


• Chaos Flame (Blades upgrade) – story reward.


• Lion's Fang (Spear upgrade) – story reward.


• Dust of Asgard (used in high-end armor upgrades) – post-game from Muspelheim trials.




9. Collectibles



Collectibles are optional items that contribute to game progress, lore, or trophies. They are not used in crafting but offer rewards.

#### Odin's Ravens

• Total: 48 (across all realms).


• Reward: Each pair of 6 gives a chest at The Raven Tree (Midgard). Final reward is the Raven Tears Armor Set.


• Tracking: Use the Raven Summon skill (L2+R2 with Axe) to reveal nearby ravens.


#### Nornir Chests

• Total: 33 (including some DLC).


• How to Solve: Light specific braziers, destroy seals, or ring bells in a sequence. They always contain either an Enchantment, Runic Attack, or Health/ Rage upgrade.


• Important: Mark chests on map; some are missable after story completion.


#### Artifacts

• Type: Kvasir's Poems, Hacksilver-filled vessels, etc.


• Total: 78 (multiple categories).


• Purpose: Sell for Hacksilver or turn into the Dwarves for a small reward.


• Location: Usually in hidden corners; use the Artifact Radar skill.


#### Lore Markers

• Total: ~100 (stone tablets, murals, etc.).


• Purpose: Fill the Codex; no mechanical benefit.


#### Berserker Gravestones

• Total: 12 gravestones (9 story + 3 post-game).


• Reward: Each drops a piece of the Berserker Armor Set and Asgardian Ingot.


#### Draugr Holes

• Total: 10 (post-game).


• Reward: Defeat waves of Draugr for Asgardian Ingots and relics.




10. Key Equipment & Special Items




• Amulet of Yggdrasil: Allows socketing enchantments. Upgraded to 12 slots in New Game+ via Pristine Ore of the Realm.


• Mystic Gateway Key: Unlocks fast travel between realm gates (obtained early).


• Artifact Scanner (Skill): Allows seeing artifacts on the compass (unlocked via skill tree).


• Sigil Arrows: Used to create elemental explosions (not an item; Atreus ability).


• Relics (special abilities):

- Gravestone of the Last Brother: Summons a spectral companion to fight for 10 seconds.
- Gate of the Lost: Teleport to last used gateway (fast travel convenience).
- Hilt of Gramr: Unleash a powerful sword shockwave (from defeating the Valkyrie Queen).

Note on New Game+: All items carry over except key story items. New armor sets and enchantments become available, such as Zeus Armor Set (increased damage, decreased defense) from defeating the Valkyries in New Game+.



Summary of Best Builds Using Items



• Runic Nuke Build: Berserker Armor (3 pieces) + Talisman of Unbound Potential + high runic enchantments + Heavy Runic Attack on each weapon. Use to quickly delete bosses.


• Tank Build: Steinbjörn Set + Stone Wall Shield + Vitality/Defense enchantments + Rond of Affliction. Ideal for survival.


• Loot/Exploration Build: Dragon Scaled Set + Bitter Squirrel enchantment + high Luck. Generates tons of drops.


• Parry Master Build: Dauntless Shield + Shatterstar Rond + Parry Stun enchantments. Perfect for counter-based gameplay.

This guide covers every major item in God of War Ragnarök. Refer to individual item descriptions in-game for exact statistics and upgrade costs.