Best Runic Attacks

In God of War Ragnarok, Runic Attacks and Summons are unique skills tied to each weapon's light and heavy attacks. Read on to learn about the best Runic Attacks and Summons to unlock and use from the early game until the endgame!

Best Leviathan Axe Runic Attacks

Endgame Leviathan Axe Runic Attacks

Mists of Helheim	Max Stats
	DMG	FROST	STUN
	2/5	5/5	1/5
How to Get
This runic attack can be found inside a Legendary Chest by the drawbridge in Cliffside Ruins in Vanaheim

While it doesn't look as damaging as the other contenders for the Leviathan Axe, this Runic Attack gives the highest buff to Frost and allows you to fully utilize Permafrost with the Leviathan Axe. It also has the highest chance of inflicting a Frozen status effect on enemies.

How to Get Mists of Helheim: Effects, Stats, and Location

Midgame Leviathan Axe Runic Attacks

Ivaldi's Anvil	Max Stats
	DMG	FROST	STUN
	4/5	3/5	2/5
How to Get
You can find this Runic Attack in a Legendary Chest inside Derelict Outpost in Midgard when you complete Sigrun's Curse.

Drop down on enemies in midgame with Ivaldi's Anvil. This high damage Heavy Runic Attack is perfect for the mobs that will hound you in mid-game. Despite it starting off with less than stellar stats, a little XP cost turns this into a powerhouse.

How to Get Ivaldi's Anvil: Effects, Stats, and Location

Early Game Leviathan Axe Runic Attacks

Winter's Bite	Max Stats
	DMG	FROST	STUN
	3/5	3/5	2/5
How to Get
Winter's Bite is dropped by The Huntress after defeating her in combat in Surviving Fimbulwinter.

Despite being the first Runic Attack you unlock, this Light Runic attack serves it purpose really well, because it doesn't take a lot of XP to upgrade it to its Tier III stats. This lightweight runic attack packs a mean punch because of the added Frost Damage it gives off in higher levels.

How to Get Winter's Bite: Effects, Stats, and Location

Best Blades of Chaos Runic Attacks

Endgame Blades of Chaos Runic Attacks

Nemean Crush	Max Stats
	DMG	BURN	STUN
	4/5	4/5	1/5
How to Get
This runic attack can be found in a Legendary chest located at The Burrows in Alfheim after freeing the second Hafgufa from Songs of the Sand quest.

The Nemean Crush is a total powerhouse when it comes to offense. This large AoE Melee attack is perfect for endgame farming on Crucible Challenges because of its wide reach and devastating effects.

Midgame Blades of Chaos Runic Attacks

Tartarus Rage	Max Stats
	DMG	BURN	STUN
	3/5	3/5	3/5
How to Get
You can get this Runic Attack from a Legendary Chest inside the Raider Hideout in the Lake of Nine in Midgard during the Animal Instincts favor.

While you get Tartarus Rage a little later than Nemean Crush, when compared to its final stat points, it loses out in raw destructive power, which is why this Runic Attack is only best in the midgame. Nevertheless, the Tartarus Rage runic attack still packs a punch worth

Early Game Blades of Chaos Runic Attacks

Flames of Anguish	Max Stats
	DMG	BURN	STUN
	3/5	5/5	0/5
How to Get
Flames of Anguish is dropped by Dreki after defeating it.

You can get this Runic Attack on your first trip to Svartalfheim early in your journey, it may not look as much on its base level, but when upgraded to its Tier II stats, this can prove to be a valuable Runic Attack until midgame and possibly even in endgame.

How to Get Flames of Anguish: Effects, Stats, and Location

Best Draupnir Spear Runic Summons

Endgame Draupnir Spear Runic Attacks

Thrust of a Thousand Soldiers	Max Stats
	DMG	FORCE	STUN
	5/5	1/5	1/5
How to Get
This runic attackk can be found in a Legendary Chest located at the Shipyard of the Fallen in Helheim.

How to Get Thrust of a Thousand Soldiers: Effects, Stats, and Location

Midgame Draupnir Spear Runic Attacks

Huldra Charge	Max Stats
	DMG	FORCE	STUN
	3/5	1/5	2/5
How to Get
Huldra Charge is dropped after the fight with the two ogres in Svartalfheim, which takes place after obtaining the Draupnir Spear.

How to Get Huldra Charge: Effects, Stats, and Location

Best Bow Runic Summons

Endgame Bow Runic Summons

Falcons' Dive	Max Stats
	DMG	RUNIC	STUN
	2/5	4/5	0/5
How to Get
You obtain this a drop from one of the Ogres you face with Thor in the Molten Lowlands in Musphelheim in the Into The Fire questline.

Falcons' Dive at max level allows for good AoE coverage especially against multiple foes. They also give the added effect of applying the Status of the equipped Runic Arrow, making it easier to amplify certain attack combos.

How to Get Falcons' Dive: Effects, Stats, and Location

Midgame Bow Runic Summons

Rampaging Ibex	Max Stats
	DMG	RUNIC	STUN
	3/5	0/5	3/5
How to Get
Found inside a Legendary Chest in the Ironwood in Jotunheim.

While not a flashy Runic Attack to begin with, it does provide a rather decent quick escape if you are ever cornered by large groups in mid-game. At max level, it finishes the summon with an explosion to deal AoE damage to your would-be pursuers.

How to Get Rampaging Ibex: Effects, Stats, and Location

Best Sword Runic Summons

Endgame Sword Runic Summons

Invoke the Storm	Max Stats
	DMG	RUNIC	STUN
	3/5	4/5	0/5
How to Get
You gain this runic summon for completing the Freyr's Gift Favor in The Burrows in Alfheim.

Invoke the Storm is the best sword Runic Summon for one particular reason, its Tier III upgrade causes its firefly summons to explode in a chain reaction causing damage to anything within its area of effect making it difficult for enemies to be left unscathed.

How to Get Invoke the Storm: Effects, Stats, and Location

Midgame Sword Runic Summons

Seidr Exhale	Max Stats
	DMG	RUNIC	STUN
	2/5	5/5	0/5
How to Get
You gain this runic summon when Freya joins your party at the end of The Reckoning.

Seidr Exhale works well with another mid-game armor set that Kratos encounters, Lunda's Lost Set, because of the amplified damage against enemies afflicted with poison. It's also Freya's default Runic Summon making it readily accessible as soon as you gain her as a companion.

How to Get Seidr Exhale: Effects, Stats, and Location

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