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Icarus Storm Location and Effects | Is Icarus Storm Worth It?

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This is a page for Icarus Storm Light Runic Attack in God of War (2018) for the PS4. Learn about the effects of Icarus Storm, how to obtain Icarus Storm, and its upgrades!

Icarus Storm Basic Information

Icarus Storm
Weapon Blades of Chaos
Slot Light Runic Attack
Type Melee
Description A spinning attack that hits all enemies along its path.

Icarus Storm Upgrades and Effects

Upgrades and Effects

Level 1
Stats DAMAGE: 2/5
BURN: 0/5
STUN: 3/5
Level 2
Stats DAMAGE: 3/5
BURN: 0/5
STUN: 4/5
Effect Throws out the Blades of Chaos while spinning, greatly increasing the range of the attack.
Upgrade Cost 1500 XP
Level 3
Stats DAMAGE: 4/5
BURN: 1/5
STUN: 4/5
Effect Inflicts a moderate amount of BURN damage on every hit.
Upgrade Cost 6000 XP

How to Obtain Icarus Storm

Icarus Storm Location

Icarus Storm Location
Can be found inside of a chest in a tower you must ascend to free the ship you're on during the quest Escape from Helheim.

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Icarus Storm Rank

Runic Ranking B Rank Icon

Good rune attack that is on the weaker side without the upgrades due to its lack of range.

God of War Related Links

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All Blades of Chaos Light Runic Attacks

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