Runic attacks add another layer to the Ragnarok’s strong gameplay mechanics. Against a horde of enemies, the Runic attack will be a lifesaver to clear everything out in an instant. The attacks are capable of delivering both physical and elemental damage. Once fully upgraded, it is a sight to see witness all the devastation happening in front of your eye by pressing the buttons on the controller. Most of the Runic attacks not only deal a heavy amount of damage against the enemies but also look phenomenal in action. Since the game features too many Runic attacks, we have compiled a list of only the best ones for each weapon.
Best Runic Attacks For Leviathan Axe In GOW Ragnarok
Njord’s Tempest | Light
| Stats | Level 1 | Level 2 (2500Xp) | Level 3 (8000Xp) |
| DMG | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| FRZ | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Location: You will find it in Althjof’s Rig, northwest of the Bay of Bounty in Svartalfheim. You will find the chest during the ‘In Service Of Asgard ‘ Favour.
When you make your way back down from chains to leave the area, instead lift the crate with the crank to its highest position. Use the chains to climb back up, then you can use the blade to jump across twice, After you burst through the wall, you will find the Legendary chest to your right on the walkway.
It’s a killer AOE melee attack that will make your head spin. Njord’s Tempest is a spinning attack that deals heavy damage to anyone caught in the whirlwind. The attacks also stagger the enemy, which makes it a perfect move during the group of enemies or even charging onto a single enemy.
Ivaldi’s Anvil | Heavy
| Stats | Level 1 | Level 2 (2500 XP) | Level 3 (8000XP) |
| DMG | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| FRZ | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| STN | – | 1 | 2 |
Location: Located in Derelict Outpost in Midgard. Here put the main quest on the back burner, and head towards the small cliff by moving the crane in the middle to the correct path. You will find a Legendary Chest out in the open to the left, next to the Lore Marker.
A classic Runic attack from the 2018 God of War makes its return to Ragnarok. It hasn’t lost its touch, it’s still a powerful heavy Runic attack that doesn’t disappoint. The slams on the ground make the Ivaldi’s Anvil a perfect AOE to fend off any who gets close to Kratos.
Once you upgrade the attack to its highest potential, the sheer amount of cathartic carnage that Kratos can unleash in the area is a sight to behold. The first slam will lift all the enemies in the air, and the second strike will push them all away from you. If the enemies are getting way too close to you, then you can unleash Ivaldi’s Anvil to push them away with a slam on the ground.
Best Runic Attacks For Blades Of Chaos In GOW Ragnarok
Rampage Of The Furies | Light
| Stats | Level 1 | Level 2 (3250 XP) | Level 3 (9000 XP) |
| DMG | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| BRN | – | 1 | 3 |
Location: Located in Vanir Shrine in Vanaheim. You will visit the area when you take up Freya’s Missing Peace side quest. Here follow the vines on the wall, this will eventually take you to the core. Use your Blades to destroy the core. Here you will spot a legendary chest behind a metal gate. go around the gate by taking a left, spot a crack in the wall, and use your Leviathan Axe to destroy the chains through the crack. That’s it, now you can go back and open the chest.
The light Runic attack will harken back to the original God of War in PS2. Compared to other light Runic attacks, Rampage of the Furies takes the cake by delivering the highest damage output (compared to all the light Runic for Blades) and a good amount of burn status on the enemies. The cooldown meter here is extremely short 74 seconds. Once upgraded, you will find out why this light Runic ability is the best in the game for blades.
Meteoric Slam | Heavy
| Stats | Level 1 | Level 2 (5500 XP) | Level 3 (12500 XP) |
| DMG | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| BRN | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| STN | – | 1 | 2 |
Location: You must destroy 38 Ravens in the game. Then head down to Raven Tree in Niflheim to open the chest.
It was difficult to pick between Nemean Crush and Meteoric Slam, but we will go with the Meteoric Slam because of what it does to the enemies around us. While Nemean Crush has its moment when it comes to damage and looking cool doing so, Meteroic Slam steals it. It is always nice to see rain of meteors falling from the sky destroy everyone around you. More upgrades will lead to a wide meteorite range.
Best Runic Attacks For Draupnir Spear In GOW Ragnarok
Thrust Of A Thousand Soldiers | Light
| Stats | Level 1 | Level 2 (3250 XP) | Level 3 (9000 XP) |
| DMG | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| FRC | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| STN | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Location: You will find the chest after fighting Hel-Traveller in Helheim. Instead of heading towards the correct path, use the Draupnir Spear in the hole, follow the path it will eventually take you to the alcove where you will find the legendary chest containing the Thrust Of A Thousand Soldiers Runic Ability.
Fellow Devil May Cry players might be familiar with this move, a series of high-damage stabs at the enemy. But Ragnarok adds its own flair to the stabs by detonating the Spear to cause more damage. Upgrading the spear will lead the Spear stabs to deal more dangerous damage and leave a minor stun effect on the enemy. With the cooldown meter lasting for only 74 seconds, you will be pulling off this move regularly in battle.
The Finger of Ruin | Heavy
| Stats | Level 1 | Level 2 (5500 Xp) | Level 3 (12500 Xp) |
| DMG | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| FRC | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| STN | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Location: Same as the Meteorite Slam Runic Attack for the Blades, here you must destroy 48 Ravens to unlock the Legendary Chest down at The Raven Tree.
Become nature with this heavy Runic ability, now the spear can launch a giant tornado damaging every enemy in the area. Here you can take the anger out on the enemies from all the collectible hunting you did to hunt down 48 Ravens in the game. Another heavy Runic ability Vindsvalr’s Windstorm does create cyclones but they are small. Compared to the size of the tornado you can create with Finger of Ruin attack for spear.
Use these Runic Attacks with the best armor sets in GOW Ragnarok and the best shields in God of War Ragnarok to unleash damage without worrying about getting any in return!