Each armor ranked worst to best

For all the ways Kratos can be customized in God of War RagnarokArmor has one of the biggest impacts on gameplay. Like weapons, weapon attachments, and shields, each set has stats and abilities that suit a certain play style, but armor sets also allow players to drastically change Kratos’ appearance during gameplay and cutscenes. As the game introduces more armor as the story progresses, it can be fun to experiment with new styles of combat and give Kratos a hard-earned fashion makeover.

Unlocking each armor set in the game requires the player to discover most optional content in Ragnarok And meet all the best side characters in God of warIncluding finding Odin’s Ravens and beating the Berserker boss fights. Each armor set has additional resource requirements to fully upgrade them, but most sets receive additional visual changes when upgraded. YouTuber Shirraco has put together a handy video (from which the gameplay screenshots below are pulled) showcasing all fully upgraded armor sets in God of War Ragnarok. Judging them on both their style and their combat implications, below is each armor set ranked.

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Survival determined

Kratos’ starting armor

Not surprisingly, the Survival Set is at the bottom of the ranking, as it is easily outclassed by other early-game armor. said to be “Built to withstand the harshest of winters” Players begin God of War Ragnarok With this trend. old and in hiding in RagnarokKratos suits the rugged nature of the survival set well, although it is visually quite dull when compared to other sets.

The Survival Armor can be upgraded to the maximum power level to compete in the end game, providing a balanced array of stats along the way. But there are much better ways to get decent endgame armor, and players will likely find a number of better suits as they progress. The Survival Set is best suited for masochists who want to challenge themselvesSince it doesn’t provide the game-changing abilities that other sets do.

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Vidar’s Set Of Might

The Vidar’s Might set is an early game armor set with an emphasis on pulling off combos, like The set’s unique abilities revolve around combo finishers. Vidar’s set could be an excellent choice for an early powerhouse RagnarokBut on higher difficulties it becomes harder to finish combos smoothly, with parrying and using abilities becoming more important. Additionally, Vidar’s gear gives Kratos mid-buffers stats and doesn’t particularly stand out on the battlefield.

Still, it’s a good set of early-game armor, and is Easy enough to find to make it worthwhile. Players can pick up the Chest Piece in Kratos’ house after the battle with Thor, and craft the Wrists and Bracers for 500 Hacksilver each.

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Hunter’s gear

Ideal for ranged attacks, but not much else

The Hunter’s set is not available in God of war Ragnarok Until late in the game, and Its abilities revolve around ranged attacks. While the buffs it provides allow Kratos to pull off some incredible one-hit damage, Ragnaroks combat can get dizzying and manic during the final hours, meaning Kratos will be transformed into a glass cannon if the armor set is fully upgraded. It gives a boost to Kratos’ cooldowns, and has some nice visual touches, but only really works with one playstyle.

Still, for those who prefer to use ranged attacks, The Hunter’s Set can be crafted by spending four Hunter’s Brands in total – Two for the chest, and one for the wrists and waist pieces. The amount Kratos’ ranged damage increases depends on how many pieces of the set he has equipped, so it’s best to do all three.

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Enlightenment set

Elemental enhancers

The enlightenment set is A great choice to complement God of War Ragnaroks best early runic attacksElemental abilities that usually cause massive damage and status effects. His abilities revolve around the elemental abilities of Kratos’ two main weapons – the Leviathan Ax and the Blades of Chaos – which, when used, will buff the next runic attack made. Runic attacks and status damage become much more important as the game progresses, so they might be better choices for an optimal early game, although the silver-and-burgundy design of the armor is subtly eye-catching.

The enlightenment set is unlocked once Kratos arrives at Sindri’s shop in Elfim. It can be crafted with 2,800 Hacksilver for the chest, 1,800 for the wrists, and another 1,800 for the waist – 6,400 Hacksilver in total.

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Fortified Husk set

Great early on, but quickly outclassed

The fortified Husk set may be the best choice for the first hour of RagnarokAs it provides two important benefits: a high defense stat, which allows Kratos to eat more damage, and abilities that encourage the player to parry attacks. The specific abilities on the wrist and waist pieces reduce damage from unblockable attacks while blocking, meaning they were probably designed to teach players about Ragnaroks new combat moves and enemies.

On top of that, the chest piece gains a unique inscription of two snakes as it is upgraded, although against some other sets, It will quickly become obsolete. Even so, the fortified Husk set is excellent for a while, and should be used as long as it can. The chest piece is found in Kratos’ house at the beginning of the game, and the other two pieces can be crafted with 500 hacksilver each.

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spiritual trend

For a monk-like Kratos, look no further The Spiritual set, which emphasizes balance between runic and melee attacks To ensure a modern flow in combat. With this armor equipped, hits with runic attacks buff Kratos’ melee damage, and melee hits have a chance to restore cooldown to runic attacks. A solid combat loop can be established with the Spiritual set, but it’s visually boring and can’t stand up against other sets that lean on the runic stat.

Unfortunately, as a jack-of-all-trades set, the Spiritual set will likely eventually be tossed aside as the player decides to focus more on runic or melee attacks. It can only be crafted after Kratos finds Freyr’s lair In Vanaheim, for a total of 11,000 hacksilver.

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Raven tears set

Beautiful, but also specialized

The Raven’s Tears set requires players to find half of Odin’s ravens in God of War RagnarokWhich should be possible in the middle of the game, and gives an interesting and unique healing boost to Kratos in combat. It will occasionally cast a healing mist when Kratos lands certain attacks, as well as increasing his healing power in general.

The healing abilities, as well as the significant defense stats, make it A solid defensive choiceAnd the boost to luck it provides means the player will earn more XP and Hacksilver after combat. While it doesn’t improve Kratos’ offensive abilities enough to reach the top ranks, it deserves an honorable mention for its intricate design.

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Radiance set

Fun, but limited

On the other hand, the Radiance set deserves props for its unique offensive abilities, which change the game entirely. This armor set focuses on an ability called Realm Shift, which slows down time When Kratos does a last second dodge. The gear also provides a buff to runic damage on last second evades, meaning it provides a stylish counter to fast enemies, such as God of War RagnarokS Huntress. It doesn’t work for all encounters, but reacting to enemies in a Matrix-style brawl is a lot of fun.

unfortunately, The Radiance set is hard to come by, with each piece located in a separate legendary chest Scattered over the Bearans. The chest piece is located in front of the exit from the bottom, the wrist piece is under the northern tower, and the waist piece in the skeleton cave.

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Sol’s gear of courage

Harnessing your rage

The Sol’s Courage set is all about harnessing Kratos’ Rage meter as a defensive option, as his main ability allows Kratos’ Rage meter to soak up incoming damage that would otherwise be fatal. On the other hand, it fills up the rage meter when Kratos’ health is low, and buffs melee damage when the meter is high. It’s disappointing that this, along with several other sets, is a re-skin of a different set, but Kratos’ Rage abilities are some of the most powerful in the game and anything harnessing them is sure to be a Viable late-game option.

Sol’s set can only be obtained after reaching Fryer’s camp in Vanheim. It costs a total of 11,000 hacksilver to make.

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Mani’s wisdom set

Exploiting weaknesses

Manny’s Wisdom set is another runic-based armor set that exploits these skills Ragnarok Players should unlock first, Extinguish flames and vaporize frost. These are passive abilities that allow the Frosty Leviathan Ax to deal more damage to enemies that burn thanks to the Blades of Chaos, and vice versa.

Manny’s gear also encourages players to switch weapons frequently, adding a layer of frantic stylishness to the game’s combat encounters. Manny’s set can only be crafted; It cannot be found organically. It costs a total of 20,500 to create.

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Steinbjorn’s Set

High Defense

Possibly the tankiest armor in the gameSteinbjorn’s set is unlocked through a secret quest with trolls in Midgard. Players can only obtain it by reanimating, and then defeating three different troll statues with the Mystical Heirloom Relic. These statues are located at the Delict Outpost in Midgard, the Forbidden Sands in Alfheim, and Naughton’s Garden in Vanheim. With its unique stone-like plating, Steinbjorn’s armor casts a menacing figure on Kratos, and looks just as imposing in action.

The Steinbjorn set gives a big boost too God of War RagnarokHis defense build and his abilities mean that there is a chance that enemies will be stunned when attacking Kratos, who can recover lost health after taking damage. however, This focus on defense turns the game into a slog on higher difficulties and may be best suited as a symbol of prestige rather than actual battle armor.

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Surtr’s scorched pace

Well balanced, but boring

Surtr’s Scorched Set is one of the rewards given for completing the Musspelheim Trials (In particular, the Endurance Challenge, Ring of Fire Challenge and Phantom Challenge). It provides a balance between offensive and defensive stats. It allows Kratos to do extra damage while interrupting enemies, and mitigates the negative effects of being interrupted.

Although it encourages an aggressive playstyle, it’s a well-rounded set, and its Rage Meter buff is welcome. however, It’s a shame that this high-level armor is a re-skin of the early game Fortified Husk set.

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Dragon scaled set

Found God of War Ragnaroks Dragon Scaled Armor set is heavy, but worth it once it’s crafted, vi It provides direct buffs to Kratos’ Blocks and Paris. These are increasingly important as Ragnarok Approaches its late game, and even more so on higher difficulties, so players looking to rely on their shield to open enemies up for massive attacks can’t go wrong with this trend.

The dragon scaled set is one of the most expensive in the game. It can be purchased at the shop in the Vanaheim Plains for a total of 34,000 Hacksilver, 22 Dragon Teeth and one Dragon Claw. To top it off, the Dragon set has one of the most colorful and detailed designs in it RagnarokAnd Kratos always looks like a tried-and-true warrior while he’s wearing it.

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Fate breaker set

Great in the late game

The Fate Breaker set will not be available until the player has progressed very far in God of War Ragnaroks main story. It’s completely free, but players can only get it by talking to Lunda right before starting Ragnarok. Its slowness is a shame, as it offers a well-rounded and useful buff to Kratos’ stats when exiting the Rage state, while also increasing the Rage gain rate.

Exit Rage can leave Kratos in a precarious position during a heated encounter, so this exit buff is a welcome addition. right, It also uses the same model as the basic survival set, signifying that in some ways, Kratos has come full circle at the end of his journey in Ragnarok.

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Fallen star set

Stunningly unique

With its crystalline, golden chest plate, The Fallen Stars set is a look, and its risk-reward gameplay adds an interesting edge For those comfortable with Ragnaroks combat system. Found while exploring RagnarokS Vanaheim, which is filled with Vanir artifacts, this gear mitigates damage that Kratos takes while performing a runic attack, while reducing runic cooldowns if he does. Since runic attacks are so powerful, this can be incredibly useful, although players wearing this gear will need to think carefully about how they approach defensive play.

The Fallen Star set has been found In pieces in the wishing well in Vanheim’s crater. Players will need to use crystalline shards and fragments to claim it.

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Lunda’s Lost Set

SM builds only

Lunda’s Lost Armor Set is unique in this This is the only gear that commands a particular kind of status effect: poison. Contrary to other games with poison attacks, which usually apply damage over time, poison in Ragnarok Lowers the power level of enemies, making them deal less damage and take more. This is crucial for beating encounters on higher difficulties, and the set’s emphasis on hand-to-hand combat encourages an aggressive style of play.

Lunda herself helps Kratos find her lost gearstart the “Lunda’s Lost ArmorOnce all three pieces are found, they can be crafted into their usable versions. However, keep in mind that their poison bonuses are only applicable to bare attacks, parries and blocks.

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Giptumadr’s Set

Giptumadr’s gear has incredible synergy with Heavy runic attackswhat in Ragnarok Usually come with an equally hard cooldown. This gear gives Kratos a chance, based on his luck, to restore a whopping 70% of a runic ability’s cooldown when used, and increases the amount of Healthstones and Ragestones dropped from enemies. This means it has a formidable advantage both offensively and defensively, and may be the best all-rounder set in the game.

Giptumadr’s gear can be crafted after Kratos’ encounter with the Nornir. The total cost, at 8,500 for the chest piece and 6,000 each for the wrists and waist, is 20,500 haxsilver.

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Guiding light set

Elegant offense

The Guiding Light Set is a great offensive option with an intricate designwhich depicts two wolves on Kratos’ chest plate. By buffing the lock stat, this armor gives the opportunity to generate mini explosions on the battlefield and buff the stats of the weapon that Kratos is currently using.

The Guiding Light Armor is found in God of War Ragnaroks midgard location, Which has been frozen since the events of the first game, offering visual and gameplay dominance over enemies. Each is found in a rough location: the gauntlets are located northwest of Tyr’s Temple, the breastplate inside Tyr’s statue on the Lake of Nine, and the waist under the bright bramble, close to the oarsmen. Find any one piece starts the “Guiding light“GoodWhich will lead players to the other two.

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Nidavellir’s Finest Set

Simple, but effective

One of the earlier armor sets in the game, Nidavellir’s gear complements his unique dwarven design with a straight-forward, but very useful ability. This gear affects the rate at which enemies are stunned, and provides a sound crack when Kratos’ stun catches an enemy. Learning how to apply stun makes combat encounters much more manageable, and there are few scenarios in the game that don’t benefit from these abilities.

If upgraded along with the main story, The Nidavellir set can carry a player strongly to the end of the story – And finding it is very easy, because it only requires the player to fix God of War Ragnaroks mining rigs in Svartalfheim, then craft it with two Nidavellir Ore apiece (six total).

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Undying Pires set

Pure power

The earliest reward for completing the Muspelheim Trials is the Undying Pires set, which Stands well above the other reward – Surtr’s Scorched Armor – in the abilities that it grants. This set emphasizes the use of the Permafrost and Immolation weapon skills, which allow Kratos’ weapons to charge with elemental power as they are used, as long as Kratos does not take damage.

Since the Undying Pires set allows the skill to stay charged for longer, and buffs the runic stat, It can do some massive damage if the elements are manipulated correctly. The smoldering design of the armor also makes it feel like a product of Musspelheim’s fire in a satisfying way.