Every Special Skill move for Kratos and Atreus in God of War
The new God of War has a unique upgrade path in the game that is very different from other God of War games. Kratos will use less weapons than previous games, but there are large skill trees for the Leviathan Axe, Guardian Shield, Spartan Rage Powers, and Blades of Chaos. Atreus also has a unique set of moves that can be upgraded for his bow and arrow attacks. Players will use XP earned from defeating enemies in the game and completing different tasks to unlock these powerful moves. Below you’ll find a list of all the Skills for all the weapons in the new God of War for Kratos and Atreus
Leviathan Axe (Kratos)
Ranged Combat
Freezing Throw – Aim and press R2 for a freeze attack which freezes smaller enemies and damages all enemies Freezing Burst – Aim and Hold R2 for a charging attack that causes an explosion impact with Frost Damage Precision Throw Combo – After landing a throw attack to weak points or head, press triangle during Axe recall to get explosing attack on next throw Hunter – Killer I – Aim and Hold R1 to select 3 targets on a single enemy or 3 different enemy targets Precision Frost Burst – Precision throw causes big explosion on impact Hunter – Killer II – Increases the targets from Hunter Killer I from 3 to 5 Returning Whirlwind – When barehanded press R1 to recall Axe and perform spinning attack Hunter – Killer III – Increases targets from 5 – 8 Returning Storm – While barehanded press R2 to recall Axe and perform slam attack
Close Combat
Executioner’s Cleave – Hold R2 for cleave attack for high damage Grinding Storm – Hold R1 for axe attack that hits enemies multiple times Pride of the Frost – Attack finisher: Press R1, R1, R1, R2 Frost Rush – While sprinting press R1 for leaping attack Permafrost – Attack without being hit to inflict Frost damage Whirling Storm – While using evasion moves hold Left Stick forward and press R1 for a quick attack Leviathan’s Fury – While sprinting press R2 for a powerful attack Glacial Permafrost – Increases permafrost on each hit Evasive Storm – While using evasion moves hold Left Stick back and press R1 for boomerang throw Whirlwind Step – Allows Kratos to Switch stances after attack, press R1 to use sweeping attack after stance change Double Whirlwind – Unlocks a second attack in the whirlwind step attack Raging Whirlwind – Unlocks a third attack in the whirwind step attack Whirlwind Throw – Instead of R1 use R2 after switching stance in the Whirlwind Step for a ranged attack Whirlwind Fury – After switching stances in whirlwind step, press R2, R2 for a heavy combo
Guardian Shield (Kratos)
Shield Combat
Block Break – Double tap L1 to break enemy block Guardian Sweep – When barehanded hold R1 to sweep the leg Agile Strike – When barehanded and evading hold Left Stick forward and press R1 to attack Guardian’s Justice – While barehanded hold R2 for shield slam that stuns and damages Countering Strike – Press R1 after a last-second block Haymaker Crush – When sprinting barehanded press R1 for a running punch Countering Crush – Press R2 after a block to counter with shield slam Guardian’s Judgement – Press R2 After Guardian’s Justice to add a second blast to the attack Shoulder Barrage – While sprinting and barehanded press R2 for a powerful shoulder ram Guardian’s Revenge – Switch stances by pausing after an attack while barehanded then press R1 and then R1 again Countering Blast – Block projectile at the last moment and fire it back at an enemy Guardian’s Fury – Modifier of Guardian’s revenge but you press R2 and then R1 for two successive attacks.
Spartan Rage Powers (Kratos)
Rage Combat
Fury Strike – Press R1 for a dashing punch Fury Drive – Hold R1 for powerful haymaker punch Fury Beatdown – Continue pressing R1 after Fury Strike Spartan Stomp – Press L1 to do a quick stomp that disrupts nearby enemies Spartan Surge – Hold L1 to do a powerful charged stomp that can send enemies airborne Raging Smash – Press R2 for a leaping slam attack Raging Ultimatum – Hold R2 for a more powerful Raging Smash Attack with wider AOE. Seething Earth – Press L2 to pick up a boulder to throw at enemies
Blades of Chaos (Kratos)
Melee Combat
Rushing Chaos – While sprinting press R1 to do a double slash Rising Fury – Hold R2 to perform slam attack that launches enemies Plume of Chaos – Press R2 during light attack combo for heavy finishing move Whirling Chaos – Hold R1 for a powerful attack that hits multiple enemies Chaos Slam – While sprinting press R2 for chain slam attack Spinning Chaos Strike – While evading hold Left Thumbstick Forward and press R1 for leaping attack Retreating Slash – While evading hold Left Thumbstick Back and press R1 for large radius attack
Elemental Combat
Spear of Chaos – While aiming with L2 press R1 to impale enemies and yank them towards you Immolation – Land attacks in succession without being hit to power up Blades and increase Burn damage Elemental Slash – Aiming with L2 press R2 to do a sweeping Burn attack Furious Immolation – Increases immolation gained on every hit Elemental Surge – After impaling hold R1 to send elemental attack on enemy Elemental Charge – Aim and the hold R2 for charged Burn damage Elemental Explosion – Increase size and damage for Elemental Surge increased Burn damage
Talon Bow (Atreus)
Magic Combat
Weaken Potency – Light Arrows increase weaken status on enemies Explosive Power – Light Arrows cause larger explosions Light Potency I – Light Arrows inflict more Stun damage Light Potency II – Light Arrows inflict even more Stun damage Shock Potency I – Shock Arrows inflict more Shock damage Shock Potency II – Shock Arrows inflict even more Shock damage Lasting Shock – Shock duration increases Shock Conduit – Shock damage is chained between enemies Pure Light – Light Arrow explosions inflict Stun damage Power Overload – Shock chains to more enemies
Expert Combat
Teamwork – Atreus will help when enemies are vulnerable Acrobatics – Atreus can combo off of Kratos attacks Ferocity – Atreus can perform Stun attacks when enemies are near Atreus Power I – Increase arrow damage and melee damage Atreus Power II – Further damage increase for arrows and melee Atreus Power III – Max damage for arrows and melee Dexterous Shot I – Increase arrow fire rate Dexterous Shot II – Increased arrow fire rate Dexterous Shot III – Max fire rate for arrows
- This article was updated on April 23rd, 2018
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