Kratos has a total of three different weapons in his possession in God of War Ragnarok that have their own different light and heavy runic attacks.
These special attacks allow Kratos to comb through the hordes of enemies, helping him in battle upon use. However, runic attacks are not unlocked but are rather found throughout the different realms.
The heavy runic attacks are the most powerful abilities you can slot into your weapons. The light runic attacks, on the other hand, are equally powerful but are more attuned to set up follow-up attacks.
You can do a heavy runic attack by holding L1 and tapping R2 . To do a light runic attack, you hold L1 but tap R1 .
The following guide will tell you how to get all runic attacks across all realms in God of War: Ragnarok.
Leviathan Axe light runic attacks
Light Runic Attack (Axe) Realm Location Source Winter’s Bite Midgard Lower Wildwoods Defeat the Huntress Njord’s Tempest Svartalfheim Althjof’s Rig Legendary Chest in the area hidden behind two barrelsSkadi’s Edge Alfheim The Strond Legendary Chest in the cave hidden behind a pile of debrisWrath of the Frost Ancient Vanaheim The Southern Wilds Legendary Chest near the tree to the left of the Abandoned AreaHel’s Touch Alfheim The Forbidden Sands Legendary Chest on the hidden elevated platform in the combat room, located in the Burrows
Leviathan Axe heavy runic attacks
Heavy Runic Attack (Axe) Realm Location Source Breath of Thamur Niflheim The Raven Tree Legendary Chest after killing 28x RavensFog of Fimbulwinter Svartalfheim Myrkr Tunnels Legendary Chest behind the gate blocked by the red vinesIvaldi’s Anvil Midgard The Derelict Outpost Legendary Chest on the other end of the gap, accessed via a craneLeviathan’s Roar Vanaheim Freyr’s Camp Legendary Chest in the area up the wall next to the brazier – on the path leading right blocked by the Forest AncientMists of Helheim Vanaheim Cliffside Ruins Legendary Chest at the end of the second cave – accessed after clearing the bright cave
Blades of Chaos light runic attacks
Light Runic Attack (Blades) Realm Location Source Cyclone of Chaos Midgard Raider Stronghold Legendary Chest at the back of the Raider Stronghold, northwest of Tyr’s TempleRampage of the Furies Vanaheim Vanir Shrine Legendary Chest in the room with the chained bridge after destroying the target hidden behind the vines belowHelios Flare Vanaheim Abandoned Village Legendary Chest on a platform that can be reached by spinning the crane to reveal the grappling pointHades Retribution Alfheim Temple of Light Legendary Chest two platforms down from the left of the stairsFlames of Anguish Svartalfheim The Forge Defeat Dreki (first encounter)
Blades of Chaos heavy runic attacks
Heavy Runic Attack (Blades) Realm Location Source Atlas Eruption Svartalfheim The Forge Legendary Chest at the bottom of the cliff – accessed via the geyser elevators to the right of the Forge doors Meteoric Slam Niflheim The Raven Tree Legendary Chest after killing 38x RavensNemean Crush Alfheim The Forbidden Sands Legendary Chest in the Burrows area – specifically the one blocked by Hafgufa’s bindingsTame the Beast Helheim The Gleaming Bale Legendary Chest on the other end of the broken bridge in the Reunion main quest Tartarus Rage Midgard Raider Hideout Legendary Chest at the right end of the Raider’s Hideout
Draupnir Spear light runic attacks
Light Runic Attack (Spear) Realm Location Source Huldra Charge Svartalfheim Sindri’s House Forging Destiny quest Whisper of the World Vanaheim The Jungle Legendary Chest left of the Jungle entrance beach, across a couple of grappling pointsMountain Splitter Svartalfheim Nidavellir Spirit of Rebellion favor Thrust of a Thousand Soldiers Helheim Shipyard of the Fallen Legendary Chest at the other end of the gate guarded by the Hel-Traveler in the alcove
Draupnir Spear heavy runic attacks
Heavy Runic Attack (Spear) Realm Location Source Artillery of the Ancients Vanaheim Frey’s Camp Defeat Dreki (second encounter) Honor the Fallen Vanaheim The Plains Legendary Chest to the right of the Birgit Mystic Gateway – right behind some boulders. The Finger of Ruin Niflheim The Raven Tree Legendary Chest after killing 48x RavensVindsvalr’s Windstorm Muspelheim Burning Cliffs Defeat Flame Phantom
