God of War Ragnarok: Introduction - basics, walkthrough God of War Ragnarok guide

Last update: 25 September 2024

This guide to God of War Ragnarok focuses on its 3 elements - the basics, walkthroughs and boss fights. Thanks to the guide, you will learn the most important gameplay mechanics and strategies. You will also learn how to finish the main storyline and how to deal with the mandatory and optional elite enemies in God of War Ragnarok.

The first chapter of the guide focuses on the game's basics. We've mainly included a beginner's guide and tips for new players. From separate pages, you will learn about combat, world exploration, playable characters and available companions, difficulty levels or dwarven shops.

An important section of our guide is a FAQ with answers to frequently asked questions. You will find important advice and solutions to popular problems. We explain, e.g. how to heal Kratos, how to get rid of blockades in the locations you visit, how to react to the colors of enemies' attacks, how to use fast travel, how to unlock the God of War's third weapon, how to accumulate hacksilver and XP, how to turn off puzzle tips, how to save the game, and whether you can play after finishing the storyline.

A smaller but important section of the guide is the dedicated to character progression. You will learn about Kratos' best skills, companions' abilities and equipment, using weapons and armor or obtaining crafting materials.

Our God of War Ragnarok walkthrough includes descriptions of all the main tasks (The Path quests) which are mandatory to see the game's finale. In addition, we described the game's main and hidden ending.

In our walkthrough, you will also find favors - side quests unlocked while exploring various realms. You will learn about the quest givers and rewards for optional quests, as well as about labors - minor challenges.

In the chapter about bosses, we described in detail all the fights with unique opponents from the main storyline. You will learn about all boss attacks and how to deal with them, as well as ways of defeating elite enemies. In a separate subsection, we described fights with Berserker Souls - powerful optional bosses.

The chapters are supplemented by an appendix. It mainly contains a trophy guide with descriptions of all trophies, including the platinum. You'll also learn about, e.g. PC system requirements, PS5's graphics modes, controls, game length, and whether you need to play the previous God of War.

God of War Ragnarok game guide contains:

1. Beginner's guide and description of all important gameplay mechanics: combat, exploration, difficulty levels, stores, playable characters, companions.
2. Character progression: best Kratos' skills, companions' development, weapons, armor, shields, crafting ingredients.
3. FAQ: saving the game, healing Kratos, removing blockades, colors of enemy attacks, fast travel, getting the third weapon, gaining XP and hacksilver, endgame.
4. Walkthrough: walkthroughs for all main quests, description of the main and secret ending.
5. Favors and labors: walkthroughs for all side quests and information about additional challenges;
6. Bosses: descriptions of all main boss fights, fights with Berserkers (strong optional bosses).
7. Appendix: trophy guide with information on getting the platinum trophy, controls, length, PC system requirements, graphics modes, knowledge of the previous game, dubbing and voice actors.