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God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok)

All Atreus Skills and Skill Tree

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Check out all the Skills you can learn for Atreus in God of War Ragnarok (GoW Ragnarok). Read on to learn more about each unique skill in this skill tree, how to unlock them, and more!

All Atreus Skills Tree

Instinct Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Youthful Independece Atreus can assist with Kratos' combo matching hit-for-hit while both are targeting the same foe N/A
Battlefield Awareness Atreus watches for moments to follow up on Kratos' attacks, extending his combo. N/A
Watchful Protector Atreus draws enemy aggression when Kratos is under pressure. 750 XP
Strangle Hold I Atreus grabs enemies for longer and enhances strikes caused by Kratos againts his grabbed target. 1000 XP
Strangle Hold II While grabbing an enemy, a Strike Button occasionally appears above Atreus. If Pressed, he will jump off and fire a volley of arrows at the target. 2000 XP
Dive Into Battle Press Ability Button to grapple towards an enemy and strike them with force. Applies status damage of the currently equipped Runic Arrow. Highly Efffective at closing the gap to mobile enemies. 500 XP
Soaring Eagle Eye Slow time down by Pressing Aim Button after Launching an enemy into the air. 1000 XP
Deceptive Eagle Eye Slow time down by Pressing Aim Button after a last-second evade. 1000 XP
Cunning Eagle Eye Slow time down by Pressing Aim Button following a successful Parry (Press Block/Parry Button right before getting hit). 1000 XP

Archery Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Sonic Potency (Atreus) Sonic explosions caused by Atreus have increased area of effect 500 XP
Sonic Echoes (Atreus) Attacking enemies afflicted with Atreus' Sonic status creates bigger reverberations, applying Stun to nearby enemies. 1000 XP
Sonic Resonance (Atreus) Sonic explosions caused by Atreus apply Sonic to nearby enemies. 2000 XP
Arrow Surplus (Atreus) Atreus gains an additional Runic Arrow. 5000 XP
Focus Shot Aim and Hold Light Attack for longer to charge up an even stronger arrow dealing increased damage and knockback. Headshots deal bonus damage. 500 XP
Focus Volley Aim and Hold Heavy Attack for longer to shoot and even bigger barrage of Runic Arrows upon release. 1000 XP
Dextrous Shot Repeated headshots deal additional damage. 1000 XP
Hex Potency (Atreus) Hex explosions caused by Atrues' Sigil Arrows have an increased area of effect. 500 XP
Hex Debilitation (Atreus) Enemies Hexed by Atreus' Sigil Arrows have less resistance to Stun. 1000 XP
Hex Reignition (Atreus) Elemental explosions from enemies Hexed by Atreus' Sigil Arrows have a follow-up explosion. 2000 XP

Aggression Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Rushing Ascent While sprinting, Press Heavy Atack for a heavy vertical attack that launches enemies. 500 XP
Evasive Marksman While evading, Hold L stick back and Press Light Attack to jump backwards and shoot a barrage of arrows. 500 XP
Breaching Bash While evading, Hold L stick forward and press Light Attack to perform a Shield Strike dealing high Stun. 500 XP
Rushing Descent While sprinting, Press Light Attack to perform a leaping attack. 500 XP
Bludgeoning Strikes Hold Light Attack to trip and strike an enemy. Continue Holding Light Attack to deal heavy Stun by extending the duration of the beatdown. 500 XP
Imbued Assault Hold Heavy Attack to swing the bow for a wide heavy attack. Applies status damage of the currently equipped Runic Arrow. 500 XP
High Ground A Powerful Heavy Attack Finisher at the end of Light Attack Combo. Press Light Attack, Light Attack, Light Attack, Light Attack, Heavy Attack, Heavy Attack, Heavy Attack. 750 XP
Archer's Reversal Press Light Attack after a Parry (Press Block/Parry Button right before getting hit) to quickly shoot and knockback enemies. 750 XP
Warrior's Reversal Press Heavy Attack after a Parry (Press Block/Parry Button right before getting hit) to launch enemies airborne. 1500 XP

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