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Blades of Chaos: Upgrades, Weapon Skills and Attachments

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

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Blades of Chaos Overview

Ragnarok - Blades of Chaos Blades of Chaos Basic Information
Wielder: Kratos
Base Level: Level 1
Base Stats:
・10 Runic
・Element: Fire
Description
The depths of the Grecian Underworld have granted these Blades an undying flame that reignites recollections of Kratos' past.

How to Get Blades of Chaos

How to Get Blades of Chaos
You can equip the Blades of Chaos after facing Thor for the first time outside your home.

Blades of Chaos Upgrades

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

Blades of Chaos Skills

Technique Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Flame Whiplash I Mash the Ability Button to imbue the Blades of Chaos with fire. Fully Charge for follow up attacks to have maximum effect. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Scorched Sweep I Press Light Attack during Flame Whiplash slash enemies and apply moderate burn. If Flame Whiplash is fully charged, create a wave of fire from where the ground was struck. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Vaporized Frost Blades Melee Attacks against Frosted enemies deal bonus damage. 250 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Immolation Perform Melee Attacks in quick succession without sustaining damage to power up the Blades of Chaos and inflict Burn damage on every hit. 500 XP
Weapon LV: 2
Scorched Earth I Press Heavy Attack during Flame Whiplash to spike the Blade down and create a heavy Burn Explosion 750 XP
Weapon LV: 2
Furious Immolation While Immolation is full, press Block + Ability Button to activate. Enhances all Blades of Chaos Melee Attacks with Burning explosion that build additional Rage for a duration. 1500 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Scorched Sweep II Striking an enemy during aits attack with Scorched Sweep significantly increases the damage dealt. 1000 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Scorched Earth II Striking an enemy during its attack with Scorched Earth significantly increases the damage dealt 1500 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Scorched Sweep III The fire wave created by a fully charged Scorched Sweep is stronger and extends farther. 2000 XP
Weapon LV: 4
Scorched Earth III The fiery hazard created by a fully charged Scorched Earth has increased damage and size. 1500 XP
Weapon LV: 5
Flame Whiplash II Flame Whiplash can be instantly charged when Ability Button is pressed momentarily after any Blades of Chaos Attack 5000 XP
Weapon LV: 6

Ranged Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Hyperion Pull While aiming, Press Light Attack to impale a grounded enemy and yank them forward, Launching weaker enemies once they reach. Airborned enemies are instead slammed into the ground. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Hyperion Grapple I After impaling an enemy with Hyperion Pull, Hold Light Attack to launch forward towards grounded enemies to cause an impact with high stun. Airborne enemies are instead slammed into the ground. 750 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Blazing Surge While aiming, Press Heavy Attack to impale an enemy and send a fiery pulse down a chain, dealing Burn damage. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Blazing Explosion I After impaling an enemy with Blazing Surge, Hold Heavy Attack to throw the other Blade into the target. Send a fiery pulse of energy down both chains to cause a damaging explosion dealing a massive Burn. 1000 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Hyperion Grapple II Striking a grounded enemy with Hyperion Grapple causes a fiery impact that sends birning sparks foward, damaging enemies behind your victim. 1500 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Blazing Explosion II Significantly increases the blast radius of Blazing Explosion. 750 XP
Weapon LV: 4

Melee Skills

Skill Info XP Cost
Evasive Embers While evading, Hold L stick back and Press Light Attack to send out a burst of spark that apply Burn to a large area in front. Deals increased damage to enemies right in front of Kratos. 750 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Spinning Chaos While evading, Hold L stick forward and press Light Attack to perform a leaping spin attack effective at knocking falling enemies back into the air. 750 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Rushing Chaos While sprinting, Press Light Attack to leap forward towards an enemy with Blades in hand for a rapid spinning slash that hits multiple times. 500 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Chaotic Rampage I Hold Light Attack to unleash a high damage flurry of attacks on a single enemy with Blades in hand. 750 XP
Weapon LV: 1
Chaos Slam While sprinting, Press Heavy Attack to leap into the air and perform a powerful chain slam attack that Launches weaker enemies. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Rising Chaos Hold Heavy Attack to swipe the Blades upward and Launch nearby enemies into the air. N/A
Weapon LV: 1
Chaotic Rampage II Extends Chaotic Rampage with an additional attack. 1500 XP
Weapon LV: 2
Chaotic Rampage III Adds a powerful finisher to Chaotic Rampage 3000 XP
Weapon LV: 3
Plume of Chaos A Heavy Attack Finisher at the end of the Light Attack Combo. Press Light Attack, Light Attack, Light Attack, Light Attack, Light Attack, Heavy Attack to perform. Deals massive Burn and launches enemies. 4000 XP
Weapon LV: 4

Blades of Chaos Runic Attacks

Light Runic Attacks

Name Type Base Stats
Flames of Anguish Runic AttackFlames of Anguish Line DAMAGE: 1/5
BURN : 2/5
STUN: 0/5
Cyclone of Chaos Runic AttackCyclone of Chaos Area DAMAGE: 1/5
BURN : 0/5
STUN: 2/5
Hades Retribution Runic AttackHades Retribution Area DAMAGE: 2/5
BURN : 2/5
STUN: 0/5
Rampage of the Furies Runic AttackRampage of the Furies Line DAMAGE: 3/5
BURN : 0/5
STUN: 0/5
Helios Flare Runic AttackHelios Flare Melee DAMAGE: 1/5
BURN : 2/5
STUN: 1/5

Heavy Runic Attacks

Name Type Base Stats
Tame the Beast Runic AttackTame the Beast Line DAMAGE: 3/5
BURN : 1/5
STUN: 1/5
Atlas Eruption Runic AttackAtlas Eruption Area DAMAGE: 2/5
BURN : 3/5
STUN: 0/5
Tartarus Rage Runic AttackTartarus Rage Melee DAMAGE: 2/5
BURN : 1/5
STUN: 1/5
Nemean Crush Runic AttackNemean Crush Area DAMAGE: 2/5
BURN : 2/5
STUN: 1/5
Meteoric Slam Runic AttackMeteoric Slam Area DAMAGE: 2/5
BURN : 1/5
STUN: 0/5

Blades of Chaos Attachments

Attachment How to Get
Cursed Empress Handles AttachmentCursed Empress Handles You obtain this attachment after defeating The Hateful inside The Applecore in Svartalfheim.
Deadly Obsidian Handles AttachmentDeadly Obsidian Handles You can find this from a Legendary chest in Svartalfheim, Aurvangar Wetlands.
Hardened War Handles AttachmentHardened War Handles These handles can be obtained from the Legendary Chest in The Forbidden Sands next to the Berserker Gravestone.
Luminous Recovery Handles AttachmentLuminous Recovery Handles These handles can be obtained from the Legendary Chest on a ledge Nidavellir southeast of the Mystic Gateway. Requires the Draupnir Spear
Pommels of Agile Deceit AttachmentPommels of Agile Deceit You can craft this when visiting either Brok or Sindri's workshop.
Pommels of Brutal Might AttachmentPommels of Brutal Might You can craft this when visiting either Brok or Sindri's workshop.
Pommels of Burning Unity AttachmentPommels of Burning Unity These pommels can be obtained by throwing Crystalline Shards in the Wishing Well in Vanaheim.
Pommels of the Nine Realms AttachmentPommels of the Nine Realms This pommel can be obtained from the Berserker Gravestone in The Pilgrim's Landing.
Pommels of the True Flame AttachmentPommels of the True Flame This pommel is craftable once you reach Level 6 with the Blades of Chaos.
Pommels of the Undying Spark AttachmentPommels of the Undying Spark You obtain this pommel inside a chest in the Jarnsmida Pitmines in Svartalfheim.
Radiant Warden Handles AttachmentRadiant Warden Handles You can craft this when visiting either Brok or Sindri's workshop.
Steel Handles AttachmentSteel Handles You obtain this attachment after facing Thor for the first time in your home.

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