Heavy Runic Attacks Location & Upgrades – God of War Ragnarok

God of War Ragnarok sees the return of Runic Attacks, both Light and Heavy. Heavy Runic Attacks are powerful attacks which deal massive damage to enemies the more you upgrade it. 

Heavy Runic Attacks can be performed by holding L1, which is the block/party button and simultaneously clicking R2 on your controller. Kratos will execute the Heavy Runic Attacks with his Leviathan Axe, Blades of Chaos or the Draupnir Spear. 

Below is a list of all the Heavy Runic Attacks along with their locations mentioned as well as the cost of levelling them up to the max level. 

All Heavy Runic Attacks Location and Upgrades in God of War Ragnarok

I. Fog of Fimbulwinter

Heavy Runic Attacks Location & Upgrades - God of War Ragnarok
Fog of Fimbulwinter — Leviathan Axe Heavy Runic
  • Location: Fog of Fimbulwinter winter can be found ina Legendary Chest during the mission ‘Forging Destiny’. 
  • Description: A massive ice wave that inflicts frost damage and freezes enemies in its path.
  • Cost: Level 2 – 3,250 XP

Level 3 – 9,000 XP

II. Leviathan’s Roar

Heavy Runic Attacks Location & Upgrades - God of War Ragnarok
Leviathan’s Roar – Leviathan Axe Heavy Runic
  • Location: Leviathan’s Road can be found in a Legendary Chest after the first encounter with Nokkens in the mission ‘Creatures of Prophecy’. Climb up to a higher ground using the Draupnir Spear. 
  • Description: A powerful axe throw that returns with devastating impact. Kratos is fully protected while shielding
  • Cost: Level 2 – 4,250 XP

Level 3 – 10,500 XP

III. Atlas Eruption

Heavy Runic Attacks Location & Upgrades - God of War Ragnarok
Atlas Eruption – Blades of Chaos Heavy Runic
  • Location: Atlas Eruption can be found in a Legendary Chest in Svartalfheim in the mission ‘Forging Destiny’ after the geyser puzzle with Brok. 
  • Description: Repeatedly slam both blades into the ground to spark explosions all around. Mash for more slams.
  • Cost: Level 2 – 4,250 XP

          Level 3 – 10,500 XP

IV. Tame The Beast

Heavy Runic Attacks Location & Upgrades - God of War Ragnarok
Tame The Beast – Blades of Chaos Heavy Runic
  • Location: Tame the Beast can be found in a Legendary Chest in Helheim in the mission ‘Reunion’ as you try to reach Garm. 
  • Description: A series of Blade whips scorches nearby enemies. Press R2 again for more swipes!
  • Cost: Level 2 – 3,250 XP

          Level 3 – 9,000 XP

V. Nemean Crush

Heavy Runic Attacks Location & Upgrades - God of War Ragnarok
Nemean Crush – Blades of Chaos Heavy Runic
  • Location: Also featured in God of War (2018), the Nemean Crush can be found in a Legendary Chest in Alfheim during the mission ‘Song of the Sands’ after freeing the Hafgufa’s bindings. 
  • Description: A massive fiery shockwave attack that sends enemies flying back. 
  • Cost: Level 2 – 2,550 XP

          Level 3 -8,000 XP

VI. Artillery of the Ancients

Heavy Runic Attacks Location & Upgrades - God of War Ragnarok
Artillery of the Ancients – Draupnir Spear Heavy Runic
  • Location: Artillery of the Ancients can be found during the mission ‘Creatures of Prophecy’, before you meet up with Freya back at Freyr’s Camp. 
  • Description: Hurl Draupnir to the sky, raining down multiplying spears.
  • Cost: Level 2 – 5,500 XP

Level 3 – 12,500 XP

VII. Vindsvalr’s Windstorm

Heavy Runic Attacks Location & Upgrades - God of War Ragnarok
Flame Phantom – God of War Ragnarok
  • Location: Vindsvalr’s Windstorm can found after defeating the Flame Phantom during the mission ‘The Summoning’. 
  • Description: There is no description available for this Heavy Runic Attack. 
  • Cost: Level 2 – 4,250 XP

          Level 3 – 10,500 XP

Hope this guide helps you in finding all the Heavy Runic Attacks available for all those weapons that Kratos wields in battle. 

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About God of War Ragnarok

God of War Ragnarok is an action-adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It was released on November 9, 2022, for PS4 and PS5.

Ragnarok is the ninth installment in the God of War series, chronologically, and the sequel to 2018’s God of War. Loosely based on Norse mythology, the game is set in ancient Norway and features series protagonists Kratos and his young son Atreus. The events of the game are expected to initiate Ragnarok – a series of events that, according to Norse lore, bring about the end of days and the death of the Norse gods.

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