How to Beat Odin: Boss Fight Guide

Odin is the final boss in God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok) and is encountered during The Realms at War. Defeating Odin unlocks the trophy Ragnarok. Read on to learn about his attack patterns, rewards, and the best tips and strategies for how to beat Odin!

Odin Overview

Information

Odin
Recommended Level	Level 5 (All Difficulties)
Trophy	Ragnarök
Bestiary Entry
Like his son before him, Odin has come to our door. He does not seek vengeance for Baldur, but instead he speaks of peace and inaction. Odin claims that Atreus has been searching for Týr and has requested he halt this endeavor. I am not pleased that he knows more about what my son is doing than I. While I do not approve of what Atreus has done behind my back, I will not abide the gods of this realm coming to my home and dictating our actions. If he does not want us searching for Týr, it is likely that is exactly what we should be doing. I must note that he offered a deal of peace for our inaction. If I did not have better counsel, I would have been tempted to take it. His threat to Freya made this impossible. She may persist as a danger, but to ally against her with her former husband is... unacceptable.

Odin Location

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The game's final boss, Odin, is fought near the end of The Realms at War

Odin Boss Fight Guide

Battle Strategies
Try to keep up close Prepare to dodge when he floats Find a safe spot from the massive Bifrost Attack his shield with the right weapon Watch out for follow up attacks

Try to Keep Up Close

Always try to get up close and personal with Odin during both phases. He will occasionally zoom away from Kratos, but you'll be able to do more damage with melee attacks than ranged attacks.

Prepare to Dodge When He Floats

When Odin starts floating from a distance, prepare to dodge his next attacks as they are likely to be unblockable (red-ringed attacks). Move towards him while dodging so you can immediately perform a combo once he lands.

Find a Safe Spot From the Massive Bifrost

Odin will eventually split the arena into three platforms during the first phase. If you see him zoom to the center of the arena, he will start casting a spell that will hit one or two of the platforms entirely with Bifrost. Quickly jump onto the safe platform before he finishes the spell.

Sticking close to the center will allow you to move to the safe spot much more quickly.

Attack His Shield With the Right Weapon

During the second phase, after the first stun grab, Odin will conjure an elemental shield that must be attacked with the right weapon. Break the shield and Odin can be damaged normally again.

Watch Out for Follow Up Attacks

Odin has an attack that summons red orbs that can home to Kratos and inflict Blind. Use ranged attacks to destroy these orbs, but be careful and prepare to parry/dodge as Odin can immediately perform a follow up attack as you are aiming for the orbs.

Odin Attack Patterns

First Phase

Glettings Bara

Odin slams the ground with his scepter and deals Bifrost damage in a small area in front of him. This attack can be blocked and parried.

Leiptra

Odin shoots three Bifrost bolts that converge before hitting Kratos. Odin can use this attack twice in a row so prepare to parry in case there's a follow up attack.

Issprengja

While in midair, Odin creates a Frost beam extending from his scepter and slams it on the ground. This attack is unblockable and during the second phase, Odin can use this three times in a row.

Triple Strike

Odin closes in and performs three consecutive scepter strikes. The third attack in the combo is always a yellow ring attack that can only be parried or dodged.

Bifrost stab

Another yellow ring attack where Odin closes in with a Bifrost charged scepter. If not parried or dodged, Kratos will be knocked back to the edge of the arena and be inflicted with Bifrost.

Brjota

Once Odin loses 1/3 of his health, he will split the arena into three platforms. You can move from one platform to another by sprinting or by pressing the circle button. This is also an indicator that Odin can now use his massive Bifrost attack.

Massive Bifrost

Odin prepares to unleash massive amounts of Bifrost on up to two platforms. When Odin zooms to the center and starts using this attack, quickly move over to a safe platform to avoid taking heavy Bifrost damage.

Bifrost dive

Another attack Odin can use while in midair is an unblockable dive that inflicts Bifrost damage. Dodge this attack and it will leave Odin open for combos.

Second Phase

Bifrost whip

The second phase of the boss fight always starts with Odin using his new Bifrost whip attack. These lashes are unblockable and release Frost waves so be wary of this attack regardless of the distance between you and Odin.

Unkindness

Odin releases a flock of ravens to immobilize Kratos. This attack can be parried but in case you get caught, rapidly tap the circle button to break free.

Whiplash

A double blue ring attack where Odin lashes his Bifrost whip on a wide area around him. Depending on your distance from Odin, it would be safer to just dodge away instead of attempting to interrupt the attack with a Shield Strike.

Blinding orbs

Odin creates up to five red orbs that will slowly move toward Kratos and inflict Blind. You can destroy these orbs with ranged attacks but be careful as Odin can immediately perform another attack while you're aiming for the orbs.

Elemental barrier

After the first stun grab, Odin will conjure an elemental shield that can only be destroyed with the right weapon. Pay attention to the shield's color and switch weapons accordingly.

Flamethrower

Odin spews fire from his hand and attacks in an arc. He can use this attack up to three times in a row, so keep your shield up until Odin stops.

Elemental barrage

Odin will only use this attack when he starts using elemental shields. Odin will barrage the arena with a combination of fire, ice, and poison bolts that will also leave elemental pools on the ground. Watch where you're going if this attack just ended to avoid being inflicted with status effects!

God of War Ragnarok Related Guides

List of All Bosses

Main Bosses

All Story Bosses
Bjorn	Thor
The Huntress	Dreki
Alva	Gryla
Vanadis (Freya)	Forest Ancient
Fiske	Nidhogg
Frost Phantom	Garm
Gulltoppr	Heimdall
Frost Ancient	Flame Phantom
Soul Eater	Hrist and Mist
Odin

Optional Bosses

All Optional Bosses
The Hateful	Slag Horn
Crag Jaw	Ash Tyrant
The Corpse Eater