God of War Ragnarok: All Blades of Chaos Runic Attacks, Ranked

God of War Ragnarok: All Blades of Chaos Runic Attacks, Ranked

As a seasoned God of War player with countless hours spent wielding the Blades of Chaos, I can confidently say that the new heavy runic attacks in Ragnarok have taken my gaming experience to another level! The Meteoric Slam is an absolute game-changer, its earth-shattering power and wide arc of destruction making it perfect for those moments when you need to clear a room quickly. And let’s not forget about the Burn status it inflicts – talk about adding some extra heat to any battle!


In video games, The Blades of Chaos are a well-known and distinctive type of weaponry. These chain blades that cleave and hack make a reappearance in God of War: Ragnarok, a battlefield where Kratos’ brutal past actions were commonplace. In God of War: Ragnarok, the Blades of Chaos have been improved significantly, with the game offering an array of light and heavy runic attacks that allow for their peak performance.

In God of War: Ragnarok, Kratos’ weapons benefit from unique abilities known as Runic Attacks, each needing a cool-down period. Given the abundance of these powerful moves, it makes sense for players to utilize the most effective Runic Attacks with the Blades of Chaos to ensure optimal efficiency while battling formidable foes such as Thor.

This list will rank the Light Attacks first and then the Heavy Attacks.

10 Helios Flare (Light Attack)

Location: Legendary Chest in The Abandoned Village, Vanaheim

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  • Effect: A long-range fire bolt that inflicts a moderate amount of Burn damage.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1121None
Level 22312,000 Kratos XP
Level 33417,250 Kratos XP

As a seasoned gamer wielding Kratos’ mighty weapons, I’ll tell you this: I strike my blades against each other, unleashing a fierce, long-range fireball. This inferno bolt not only dishes out a fair bit of Burn damage but also has the knack for linking multiple foes together in its fiery grasp.

Enhancing your light runic attack empowers players to sustain R1 press during aiming, which builds up the move’s power for a more potent blast – you can even charge it twice. The damage rises to 3 points, burn effect to 4 points, and stun duration to 1 at its maximum upgrade level.

9 Flames Of Anguish (Light Attack)

Location: Defeat the Dreki in The Quest For Tyr, a Path Quest

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  • Effect: A quick uppercut that creates a fiery geyser, launching nearby enemies.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1120None
Level 22301,750 Kratos XP
Level 33506,750 Kratos XP

In a powerful move, Kratos unleashes a flurry of chain swings culminating in an explosive upward strike that ignites a towering fountain from the ground. This fiery eruption propels nearby foes into the air, setting up a moment for a swift and vulnerable attack to stun them, maintaining combos mid-air.

At its highest, Flames of Anguish inflicts 3 units of damage and 5 instances of the ‘Burn’ status. While the enhancement of the ‘Burn’ effect is satisfactory, the narrow focus of this attack on a single location and adversary can make it seem underwhelming.

8 Hades Retribution (Light Attack)

Location: Legendary Chest in The Temple of Light, Alfheim

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  • Effect: A forceful stab that embeds a fiery bomb, which detonates after a brief delay.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1220None
Level 23302,000 Kratos XP
Level 34407,250 Kratos XP

Using a runic strike, Kratos will jab his foe in the ribs, planting a bomb that ignites and explodes after a brief fuse. Enhancing this skill enables Kratos to place multiple bombs, causing a chain reaction of fiery explosions on the enemy.

Utilizing chained explosives can be advantageous when facing a group of adversaries. This tactic sends them flying skyward, providing ample opportunity for various combos to unfold in an exhilarating burst of battle. The peak level of this rune-powered attack boasts 4 points in Damage and Burn.

7 Cyclone Of Chaos (Light Attack)

Location: Legendary Chest in the Raider Stronghold, Midgard

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  • Effect: A circling sweep attack that clears out all nearby enemies.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1102None
Level 22032,500 Kratos XP
Level 33158,000 Kratos XP

The Blades of Chaos are famous for their lengthy chains and the proficient way Kratos wields them. This attack involves Kratos using both chains to whirl his blades in a relentless, furious spin, creating a sweeping circle that clears out any nearby adversaries.

Enhancing Cyclone of Chaos significantly boosts its attack frequency, prolongs the duration, and amplifies the damage of its powerful assaults. Moreover, it offers impressive benefits for stunning opponents, with a total of 5 points dedicated to stun, 3 for causing harm, and 1 for inflicting burn.

6 Rampage Of The Furies (Light Attack)

Location: Legendary Chest in Vanire Shrine, Vanaheim

God of War Ragnarok: All Blades of Chaos Runic Attacks, Ranked
  • Effect: A robust flurry attack that ends in a powerful cross-slash.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1300None
Level 24103,250 Kratos XP
Level 35309,000 Kratos XP

Although Kratos’ relationship with the Furies was a sour note for the God Killer, this ability is certainly the best for straight Damage output. Kratos will unleash a robust flurry attack which will end after a strong combo in a cross-slash, sending that victim to the attack backward. It’s one of the many attacks that prove as fun as the Leviathan Axe.

If players have this skill maximally enhanced, it takes a total of 5 damage points. The burn effect is currently set at 3 points. Upgrading this skill will boost both the damage and burn for each successful strike during the frenzy of combat, increasing their intensity.

5 Tartarus Rage (Heavy Attack)

Location: Legendary Chest in Raider Hideout, Midgard

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  • Effect: Two destructive Blade slams that stagger and launch enemies.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1211None
Level 23123,250 Kratos XP
Level 33339,000 Kratos XP

Tartarus Rage causes Kratos and Atreus to strike the ground twice with devastating blade attacks. These strikes push back enemies, causing them to be airborne and susceptible to further attack. Enhancing this ability makes Kratos’ slams even stronger, and if you hold R2, he can deliver a powerful finishing blow.

This is a moderately strong runic assault, offering Damage, Stunning, and Burning effects, each rated at 3 points. The combined experience point cost is 9,000. Its cooldown time is reasonable, yet it seems to fall short in terms of survivability and thrill.

4 Nemean Crush (Heavy Attack)

Location: Legendary Chest in The Burrows, Alfheim

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  • Effect: A massive fiery shockwave attack that sends enemies flying back.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1221None
Level 23312,500 Kratos XP
Level 34418,000 Kratos XP

As a gamer, I unleash a searing shockwave whenever I clash my blades together. Anyone unfortunate enough to be caught in the blast gets flung back, while those nearby are sent tumbling away. This devastating ability packs quite a punch – it deals Burn and Damage, with 4 points for each, and has a Stun effect of 1 point.

The Nemean Crush possesses a considerable blast range, and enhancing its power unleashes artillery for additional explosive destruction. It’s an effective heavy magical strike, primarily targeting immediate surroundings.

3 Atlas Eruption (Heavy Attack)

Location: Legendary Chest in The Forge, Svartalfheim

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  • Effect: Repeatedly slam both Blades into the ground to spark explosions all around. Mash R2 for more slams.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1230None
Level 23404,250 Kratos XP
Level 345010,500 Kratos XP

When I’m cornered in a tight spot, triggering Atlas Eruption is my go-to move to stay cool. This rage-fueled ability sees Kratos relentlessly hammer his Blades of Chaos into the ground, igniting fiery blasts all around me. Keep pounding R2 for even more slams!

Reaching its highest stage, repeatedly pressing R2 significantly boosts the frequency of eruptions, awarding 5 points for Burn and 4 for Damage. This potent heavy runic attack effectively pushes adversaries away from Kratos and his companions, as those nearby are sent flying.

2 Meteoric Slam (Heavy Attack)

Location: Destroy 38 Odin’s Ravens and Open the Chest at the Raven Tree in Niflheim

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  • Effect: A powerful slam attack that rains down fire in a wide arc, inflicting scattered Burn status.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1210None
Level 23215,500 Kratos XP
Level 343212,500 Kratos XP

Once you’ve released a specific number of Odin’s spectral green ravens in the game world, players will receive the Meteoric Slam heavy runic attack for the Blades of Chaos in God of War: Ragnarok. This potent move is primarily enhanced by improvements in Damage and Burn.

This attack resembles the Nemean Crush’s functioning, but with a reversed effect. Instead of delivering a forceful push, it unleashes a massive, fiery slam, spreading flames in a broad sweep rather than a straight line. Any character unfortunate enough to be within its cataclysmic impact will receive the “Burn” status.

1 Tame The Beast (Heavy Attack)

Location: Legendary Chest in The Shipyard of the Fallen, Helheim

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  • Effect: A series of Blade whips scorches nearby enemies. Press R2 again for more swipes.
LevelDamageBurnStunUpgrade Cost
Level 1311None
Level 24213,250 Kratos XP
Level 35229,000 Kratos XP

The Beast is most effective when kept at a distance. This potent runic assault enables players to maintain a safe space while relentlessly lashing and searing adversaries in close quarters, utilizing swift slashes from the Blades of Chaos. Players can amplify their vicious attacks by pressing R2 during this ability, demonstrating their dominance across the nine realms.

Taking a short cool-down of about 2 minutes and offering 5 points for damage, “Taming the Beast” undeniably makes for a formidable ability to utilize. Furthermore, its 2 points in Burn and Stun qualities make it quite efficient as a versatile perk overall.

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2024-09-20 12:54