Runic Attacks are special attacks used by Kratos in God of War Ragnarök. They come in two flavors, Light and Heavy, and correspond to the two different attack types that Kratos has available. There are Runic Attacks available for each weapon that the stoic man amongst men carries, but we all know that the Leviathan Axe is the best weapon in the game, so let's focus on that.
God of War Ragnarök - Leviathan Axe Light Runic Attacks
| Runic Attack | Where to Acquire | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Njörd's Tempest | Legendary Chest in Svartalfheim - Althjof's Rig | A rapidly spinning melee attack that clears out surrounding enemies and deals significant damage. |
| Wrath of the Frost Giant | Legendary Chest in Vanaheim - The Southern Wilds | A powerful ice beam that Frosts enemies on contact. Hold R1 to extend duration. |
| Skadi's Edge | Legendary Chest in Alfheim - The Strond | A tracking axe throw that ricochets between targets, marked by pressing R1 repeatedly. |
| Hel's Touch | Legendary Chest in Alfheim - The Burrows | An extremely quick burst of energy that interrupts and knocks back all nearby enemies. |
| Winter's Bite | Dropped by The Huntress in MSQ: Surviving Fimbulwinter | Form a mass of ice around the Leviathan Axe and run up to strike a target with incredible force. |
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It will take some time before players can obtain each Runic attack, but persistence and exploration are the keys. Many are locked behind Legendary Chests in each realm and may require players to return once they've obtained new abilities. Still, knowing where they are is half the battle. Go forth and conquer!
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