God of War Ragnarok is a bigger – and arguably better – game than its 2018 predecessor, and one way to gauge its magnitude is in the crafting menu. There’s a lot more to do in this regard, with more customization options, more resources to find, and more builds to focus on when looking to tailor Kratos’ kit to your preferred playstyle. This is a lotso we’ve put together this crafting guide to help you grab it as quickly as possible – it should give you more time for all the hacking and slashing, arguing with your son, etc. Here are our Ragnarok crafting tips.
Consider this guide to contain mild gameplay spoilers and even milder story spoilers.
Yes, you can use transmog
One of the favorite features players have in a game where your armor is constantly changing is transmogrification – a fancy word for making your gear look like other gear while retaining the benefits of the original gear. For Kratos, you might like his bare shoulders, but you want the perks of a high defense armor set, which usually comes in a style that covers his entire upper body in shiny metal. With the transmog ability, you can look one way, but play another. Here’s how to transmog your gear in God of War Ragnarok.
Selling old armor makes easy money
You can take early game armor, upgrade it repeatedly, and never take it off. It’s a viable way to play Ragnarok. However, if you switch things up, then you’ll end up with Retired Armor, making it a great item to sell to Brok and Sindri. They buy armor and other crafted items you no longer want for a decent chunk of Hacksilver, so don’t let those things rust in your inventory. Trade it in like an old cell phone.
Have armor sets in mind to gain stacked buffs
RPG fans should be familiar with this one. Your armor consists of three pieces: chest, wrist and belt. It pays to match them to the same set, as you will stack the buffs. For example, in my game, I favored armor which allowed me to do more damage to stunned enemies – which pairs well with Atreus’ arrows. While having just one of these armor pieces would have granted me 20% more damage, since I was wearing the full set, Kratos actually dealt 40% damage to stunned enemies. Matching is more than just for fashion.
Muspelheim holds the key to many rare resources
You’ll find half a Muspelheim Seed at the start of your adventure, and you’ll be told you need the other half to unlock the realm. We have a guide on where to find both Muspelheim Seeds, but here’s why you’ll want to: In Muspelheim is The Crucible, a battle arena that gives out rare and unique resources for your achievements. Be sure to spend some time there if you’re aiming for the Platinum Trophy.
Buy resources in bulk from Brok and Sindri
Sometimes you will only need a few more items from a certain category. In this case, check that Brok and Sindri do not sell them in bulk in their forge. Sure, you might have to go out and remove a slain monster or something, but the pair’s shop inventory scales as you progress through the game, so there’s a chance that have what you’re looking for and are ready to sell it. to you as a package.
Hit debris when canoeing or sledding for quick pickup
Generally, crashing into things while you’re in a boat or sled means you’re having a bad time, but Kratos and company can handle it. In fact they should Take it. Whether you’re in the water or sledding through the realms deep within Fimbulwinter, there’s plenty of debris to smash into, earning you small stashes of Hacksilver and resources. It’s not much on its own, but like keeping a jar of change on top of your fridge, it all adds up.
Frozen Flame and Chaos Flame are essential, but hard to find
Two of the most important resources are Frozen Flame and Chaos Flame, which improve your ax and blades respectively. You will likely realize their importance early on, which may make you want to grow them. Unfortunately, you can’t really farm them, as we explained in our Frozen Flame and Chaos Flame guide. In the post-game, you will be able to find shards of these items which will collectively give you more buffs, such as when you complete all Draugr Holes, but other than that you will get these items at specific times.
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