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Leviathan Axe: Upgrades, Weapon Skills and Attachments

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The Leviathan Axe is a weapon wielded by Kratos in God of War: Ragnarok. Read on to learn about the Leviathan Axe's upgrades, skills, and more!

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Leviathan Axe Overview

Ragnarok - Leviathan Axe Leviathan Axe Basic Information
Wielder: Kratos
Base Level: Level 1
Base Stats:
・10 Strength
・Element: Ice
Description
Forged by the Huldra Brothers, this heroic Axe, with all its glacial force, was once wielded by Laufey the Just.

How to Get Leviathan Axe

How to Get the Leviathan Axe
You automatically obtain the Leviathan Axe at the start of the game

Leviathan Axe Upgrades

Level Stat Changes Requirements
2 Strength: 25 1 Frozen Flame
3 Strength: 40 1 Frozen Flame
4 Strength: 55 1 Frozen Flame
5 Strength: 70 1 Frozen Flame
6 Strength: 85 1 Frozen Flame
7 Strength: 100 1 Frozen Flame
8 Strength: 115 1 Frozen Flame
9 Strength: 130 1 Frozen Flame

Leviathan Axe Skills

Technique Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Frost Awaken I Hold Ability button to imbue the Leviathan Axe with ice and power up the next Melee or Ranged Attack with high Frost. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Frozen Breach Press Light Attack during Frost Awaken to do a wide swing and apply Frost to nearby enemies. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Frozen Spike Aim and Press LIght Attack during Frost Awaken to quickly throw the Leviathan Axe and create a Frost explosion on impact. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Extinguish Flames Axe Melee Attacks against Burning enemies deal bonus damage. 250 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Frozen Ascent Press Heavy Attack during Frost Awaken to slash upwards with a chilling wave to Launch enemies in an area and apply high Frost. 750 XP
Weapon LV: 2
Permafrost Perform Melee Attacks in succession without sustaining damage to power up the Leviathan Axe and inflict Frost damage on every hit. 500 XP
Weapon LV: 2
Frozen Lance Aim and press Heavy Attack during Frost Awaken to throw the Leviathan Axe with extreme force, knocking the target backwards. Deals very high damage and Frost, and can break an enemy's guard. 1000 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Glacial Permafrost While Permafrost is active press Block + Ability to consume the meter and activate.Enhances all Leviathan Axe Melee Attacks with far reaching waves of Frost for a duration. 1500 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Frost Awaken II Hold Ability button while sprinting to activate Frost Awaken quickly. 1500 XP
Weapon LV: 4
Frost Awaken III Hold Ability button while recalling the Axe to quickly activate Frost Awaken. 3000 XP
Weapon LV: 5
Frost Awaken IV Frost Awaken can be instantly charged when Ability Button is pressed momentarily after any Leviathan Attack. 5000 XP
Weapon LV: 6

Ranged Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Axe Throw Aim and Press Light Attack to quickly throw the Leviathan Axe forward. Can cause a more severe reaction when striking an enemy in the head or legs. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Freezing Throw I Aim and Press Heavy Attack to throw the Leviathan Axe with force. Can freeze weaker enemies for a short duration. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Vengeful Sickle I Aim and Hold Light Attack to charge up the Leviathan Axe, causing it to spin and slice for multiple hits against an enemy when thrown. 500 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Freezing Throw II Aim and Hold Heavy Attack to charge up the Leviathan Axe to add a Frost explosion to Freezing Throw on impact. 750 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Vengeful Sickle II Increases the duration and damage of Vengeful Sickle 1500 XP
Weapon LV: 2
Returning Whirlwind Press Ability + Light Attack while Bare-Handed to quickly recall the Leviathan Axe and perform a powerful spinning attack. Press Light Attack immediately after for a follow-up slash. 1000 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Returning Storm Press Ability + Heavy Attack while Bare-Handed to quickly recall the Leviathan Axe and perform a powerful leaping slam attack that knocks enemies backward and deals high Frost. 2000 XP
Weapon LV: 4

Melee Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Frost Rush While sprinting, press Light Attack to perform a leaping slash attack. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Leviathan's Fury While sprinting, press Heavy Attack to perform a massive leap attack appliying Frost. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Whirling Storm While evading, hold L forward and press Light Attack to perform a quick spinning double slash. 500 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Glacial Rake Hold Light Attack to drag the Axe through the ground and rip out ice shards that travel forward and strike repeatedly with high Frost. 750 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Evasive Storm While evading, hold L back and press Light Attack to perform a quick boomerang throw. 500 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Serpent's Snare Hold Heavy Attack for a brutal Axe attack that throws the enemy to apply massive damage. Weaker foes are thrown to create an explosion of Frost on impact that launches other nearby enemies. 1000 XP
Weapon LV: 2
Whirlwind Sweep Switch stances by pausing momentarily after any Leviathan Axe attack. Once in new stance, press Light Attack 3 consecutive times to perform a sweeping combo. 1000 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Whirlwind Throw Switch stances by pausing momentarily after any Leviathan Axe attack. Once in new stance, press Heavy Attack 2 consecutive times to perform a Ranged attack combo that launches enemies. 2000 XP
Weapon LV: 4
Pride of the Frost I A Heavy Attack Finisher at the end of the Light Attack Combo. Press Light Attack, Light Attack, Light Attack, Heavy Attack to perform. Deals high damage and Frost, and launches enemies. 2000 XP
Weapon LV: 4
Pride of the Frost II Extend Pride of the Frost with additional slams by pressing Heavy Attack, Heavy Attack. 4000 XP
Weapon LV: 5

Leviathan Axe Runic Attacks

Light Runic Attacks

Name Type Base Stats
WinterWinter's Bite Line DAMAGE: 1/5
FROST : 1/5
STUN: 1/5
Wrath of the Frost Ancient Runic AttackWrath of the Frost Ancient Line DAMAGE: 3/5
FROST : 1/5
STUN: 0/5
NjordNjord's Tempest Melee DAMAGE: 2/5
FROST : 1/5
STUN: 0/5
HelHel's Touch Area DAMAGE: 1/5
FROST : 0/5
STUN: 2/5
SkadiSkadi's Edge Line DAMAGE: 2/5
FROST : 1/5
STUN: 0/5

Heavy Runic Attacks

Name Type Base Stats
Breath of Thamur Runic AttackBreath of Thamur Area DAMAGE: 4/5
FROST : 0/5
STUN: 0/5
Fog of Fimbulwinter Runic AttackFog of Fimbulwinter Line DAMAGE: 1/5
FROST : 3/5
STUN: 0/5
IvaldiIvaldi's Anvil Area DAMAGE: 2/5
FROST : 2/5
STUN: 0/5
LeviathanLeviathan's Roar Line DAMAGE: 1/5
FROST : 1/5
STUN: 2/5
Mists of Helheim Runic AttackMists of Helheim Area DAMAGE: 1/5
FROST : 3/5
STUN: 0/5

Leviathan Axe Attachments

Attachment How to Get
Banahogg Knob AttachmentBanahogg Knob This pommel can be obtained from a Legendary Chest in The Applecore.
Fortified Frost Knob AttachmentFortified Frost Knob You can find this attachment in a chest inside The Hateful's boss arena inside The Applecore in Svartalfheim.
Grip of Healing Harmony AttachmentGrip of Healing Harmony You obtain this by completing the Hel-Tear in Helheim during the Reunion storyline.
Grip of Radiant Reflection AttachmentGrip of Radiant Reflection This grip is obtained at the end of “Unlocking the Mask”
Grip of the Fallen Alchemist AttachmentGrip of the Fallen Alchemist You obtain this finding a Legendary Chest in Pilgrim's Landing in Vanaheim
Grip of the Nine Realms AttachmentGrip of the Nine Realms This grip can be obtained from the Berserker Gravestone in The Forbidden Sands.
Grip of Weighted Recovery AttachmentGrip of Weighted Recovery You obtain this attachment at the Huldra Brother's workshop after returning to Freyr's Camp.
HaurHaur's Lucky Knob You obtain this attachment by crafting it at the Huldra Brother's workshop at the beginning of The Reckoning
Runic Hailstone Knob AttachmentRunic Hailstone Knob This grip can be obtained by throwing Crystalline Shards in the Wishing Well in Vanaheim.
StonecutterStonecutter's Knob You obtain this attachment at the Huldra Brother's workshop after returning to Freyr's Camp.
The Furious Maul AttachmentThe Furious Maul You obtain this attachment after facing Thor for the first time in your home.
Wooden Knob AttachmentWooden Knob You obtain this pommel at the beginning of the game.

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