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Contents

  • Foreword
    • A Note From Cory Barlog
  • The Basics
    • Overview
    • Difficulties
    • User Interface
    • Game Mechanics
    • Upgrading Kratos and Atreus
    • Journey
    • Beyond the Journey
  • Equipment and Skills
    • Introduction
    • Weapons and Shield
      • Overview
      • Leviathan Axe
      • Blades of Chaos
      • Guardian Shield
      • Talon Bow
      • Upgrades
    • Kratos’ Armor
      • Overview
      • Chest Armor
      • Wrist Armor
      • Waist Armor
      • Talismans
      • Enchantments
      • Atreus’ Armor
      • Resources
  • The Enemy Hordes
    • Fodder and Grunts
      • Overview
      • Brood
      • Legion
      • Dark Elf
      • Draugr
      • Hel-Walker
      • Nightmare
      • Reaver
      • Revenant
      • Shadow
      • Tatzelwurm
      • Traveler
      • Viken
      • Wolves
      • Wulver
    • Minibosses
      • Overview
      • Ancient
      • Ogre
      • Troll
    • Bosses
      • Overview
      • Baldur—Son of Odin
      • Gullveig—The Desecrated Maiden
      • Hræzlyr—The Mountain Dragon
      • Magni and Modi—Sons of Thor
      • Máttugr Helson—The Helheim Bridge Keeper
      • Svartáljǫfurr—Dark Elf King
      • Valkyries
  • The Journey
    • Chapter 1: The Marked Trees
    • Chapter 2: Path to the Mountain
    • Chapter 3: A Realm Beyond
    • Chapter 4: The Light of Alfheim
    • Chapter 5: Inside the Mountain
    • Chapter 6: A New Destination
    • Chapter 7: The Magic Chisel
    • Chapter 8: Behind the Lock
    • Chapter 9: The Sickness
    • Chapter 10: Freya’s Cave and Sanctuary, and Helheim
    • Chapter 11: The Black Rune
    • Chapter 12: Return to the Summit
    • Chapter 13: Escape from Helheim
    • Chapter 14: A Path to Jötunheim
    • Chapter 15: Between the Realms
    • Chapter 16: Jötunheim in Reach
    • Chapter 17: Mother’s Ashes
    • Chapter 18: The Journey Home
  • Interactive Walkthrough Maps
    • Wildwoods
    • Wildwoods' Edge
    • Jötnar Ruins
    • Jötnar Ruins (Upper)
    • Jötnar Ruins (Exit)
    • SpikeTrap Cavern
    • The River Pass
    • River Basin
    • The Abandoned Camp
    • River Pass (Exit)
    • Witch's House
    • Witch's Cave
    • Lake of Nine
    • Vanaheim Tower and Caves
    • Route to Mountain's Base (Part 1)
    • Route to Mountain's Base (Part 2)
    • Alfheim
    • Ringed Temple
    • Ringed Temple Gate (Lower)
    • Ringed Temple Gate (Upper)
    • Ringed Temple (Outer Hall)
    • Ringed Temple Interior (Exit)
    • Ringed Temple (Courtyard)
    • Ringed Temple Trench (Roof Closed)
    • Lake of Light and Return to Týr's Temple
    • Return to the Mountain (Vanaheim Tower to Tram)
    • Mountain Interior (Lower Level)
    • Heart of the Mountain (Area 1)
    • Heart of the Mountain (Area 2)
    • Heart of the Mountain (Area 3)
    • Heart of the Mountain (Area 4)
    • Hræzlyr's Arena
    • Mountain Interior (Upper Level)
    • Mountain Level (Bridge Lowered)
    • Mountain Interior (Bridge Raised)
    • The Summit
    • Mountain's Summit: Descent
    • Mountain's Summit: Descent (Temple)
    • Witch's Cave
    • Witch's Sanctuary
    • Lake of Nine (Serpent's Horn)
    • Lake of Nine: Northern Dock Area (Arrival)
    • The Frozen Lake
    • Route to Thamur's Hammer
    • Jarl's Stronghold
    • Jarl's Stronghold (Exit)
    • Jarl's Port
    • Northern Dock: Hidden Chamber of Odin
    • Týr's Temple and Bridge
    • Path to the Guardian
    • Route Through the Helheim Gates
    • Týr's Bridge and Temple
    • Freya's Cave
    • Freya's Sanctuary (Second Visit)
    • Týr's Vault
    • Helheim (Return with Atreus)
    • Foothills
    • Mountain Interior
    • Mining Cavern (Main Level)
    • Mining Cavern (Upper Level)
    • Ridgeline and Summit
    • Helheim Landing (Upper Level)
    • Helheim Landing (Bottom Level)
    • Helheim Ship and Bridge Platform
    • Týr's Secret Door
    • Týr's Secret Chamber (Lower Level)
    • Týr's Secret Chamber (Lower Level) 2
    • Lake of Nine (Realm Travel Room)
    • The Belly of the Beast
  • Interactive Maps for Lake of Nine
    • Lake of Nine
    • Veithurgard Pass
  • Interactive Maps for Favors
    • Völunder Mines
    • Landsuther Mines
    • Fáfnirs Storeroom
    • Northri Stronghold
    • Konunsgard Stronghold
    • Wayward Spirits: Lake of Nine
    • Muspelheim
    • Niflheim
  • Interactive Maps for Labors
    • Veithurgard
    • Lake of Nine (North Side)
  • Favors
    • Overview
    • Brok and Sindri (Huldra Brothers)
    • Wayward Spirits
    • Realms Unlock
    • Free Dragons (Labor)
    • Valkyries
    • Muspelheim
    • Niflheim
  • Artifacts
    • Overview
    • Lost and Found
    • The Faces of Magic
    • Abandon Ship
    • Spoils of War
    • Bottoms Up
    • Horns of Veithurgard
    • Family Heirloom
  • Labors
    • Overview
    • Crafting
    • Skill
    • Kill
    • World
    • Close Realm Tears
    • The Eyes of Odin
  • Lake of Nine Exploration
    • Overview
    • Týr’s Temple
    • Vanaheim Tower
    • Lookout Tower
    • Muspelheim Tower
    • Niflheim Tower
    • Isle of Death
    • Iron Cove
    • Asgard Tower
    • Forgotten Caverns
    • Svartalfheim Tower
    • Light Elf Outpost
    • Ruins of the Ancient
    • Helheim Tower (with Connected Beach)
    • The Mason’s Channel (Njörd’s Oarsmen)
    • Alfheim Tower (with Connected Beach)
    • Buri’s Storeroom
    • Jötunheim Tower
    • Cliffs of the Raven
    • Veithurgard Pass
  • Appendices
    • Jötnar Shrines
    • Treasure Maps
    • Trophies
  • The God of War Team
    • Jason McDonald
    • Rafael Grassetti
    • Matt Sophos
    • Credits

God of War Guide › Equipment and Skills › Kratos’ Armor

Waist Armor

Waist ArmorLevelSlotsSTRRUNDEFVITLCKCLDUpgradeResourceCostLocation
Burnished Belt of Exile
A simple belt made from animal hide. Functional and versatile. Cannot be sold.

1

-

2

Start with armor

Tier 1

STRRUNDEFVITLCKCLD
Reaver Belt
Cheaply made, but sturdy. Commonly used within Reaver clans. Favors Defense.

1

-

7

1

Hacksilver

3750

Shop

1+

12

2

Hacksilver

750

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

2

2

15

3

Hacksilver

1550

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

5

Aegir’s Gold

7

Arcane Waist Guard
Runic symbols on this simple armor increase Cooldown.

1

-

4

5

1

Hacksilver

3750

Foothills Coffin

1+

9

6

2

Hacksilver

750

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

2

2

11

9

3

Hacksilver

1550

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

5

Aegir’s Gold

7

Boar Hide Belt
Reinforced, boiled leather armor. Not very comfortable, but slightly increases Strength.

1

-

9

3

1

Hacksilver

3750

Shop

1+

10

6

2

Hacksilver

750

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

2

2

12

10

3

Hacksilver

1550

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

5

Aegir’s Gold

7

Tier 2

STRRUNDEFVITLCKCLD
Viken Waist Guard
Basic defensive armor that increases Vitality.

2

-

13

3

1

Hacksilver

6000

Shop

2+

16

4

2

Hacksilver

1200

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

2

3

20

6

3

Hacksilver

2400

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

8

Aegir’s Gold

11

Runic War Belt
Basic offensive armor favoring Runic.

2

-

12

10

1

Hacksilver

6000

Alfheim Ringed Temple Coffin

2+

13

16

2

Hacksilver

1200

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

2

3

15

17

3

Hacksilver

2400

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

8

Aegir’s Gold

11

Wolfskin Waist Guard
Hardened leather armor designed for a large range of movement. Favors Runic and Strength.

2

-

6

6

10

1

Hacksilver

6000

Shop

2+

7

7

14

2

Hacksilver

1200

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

2

3

8

8

17

3

Hacksilver

2400

Soft Svartalfheim Steel

8

Aegir’s Gold

11

Tier 3

STRRUNDEFVITLCKCLD
Defender’s Waist Guard
Sturdy defensive armor favoring Defense.

3

-

23

1

Hacksilver

9600

Shop

3+

26

2

Hacksilver

2000

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

2

4

7

30

3

Hacksilver

3800

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

5

Aegir’s Gold

14

Scaled Waist Guard of Focus
Sturdy armor favoring Cooldown

3

-

18

13

1

Hacksilver

9600

The Mountain Coffin

3+

21

14

2

Hacksilver

2000

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

2

4

7

26

16

3

Hacksilver

3800

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

5

Aegir’s Gold

14

Metal-Plated Waist Guard
Sturdy offensive armor that increases Strength.

3

-

15

17

1

Hacksilver

9600

Shop

3+

16

21

2

Hacksilver

2000

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

2

4

18

24

4

3

Hacksilver

3800

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

5

Aegir’s Gold

14

Tier 4

STRRUNDEFVITLCKCLD
Plated Völunder Waist Guard
Sturdy defensive armor favoring Vitality.

4

-

7

27

9

1

Hacksilver

15400

Shop

4+

8

30

10

2

Hacksilver

3300

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

2

5

9

34

12

3

Hacksilver

5900

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

7

Aegir’s Gold

18

Runeweaver War Belt
Girded defensive armor favoring Runic.

4

-

7

18

24

1

Hacksilver

15400

Thamur’s Corpse Coffin

4+

8

19

30

2

Hacksilver

3300

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

2

5

9

21

31

3

Hacksilver

5900

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

7

Aegir’s Gold

18

Dwarven Runic War Belt
Armor reinforced with Dwarven metal favoring Runic and Strength.

4

-

10

10

24

4

1

Hacksilver

15400

Shop

4+

11

11

27

5

2

Hacksilver

3300

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

2

5

12

12

31

7

3

Hacksilver

5900

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

7

Aegir’s Gold

18

Tier 5

STRRUNDEFVITLCKCLD
Plated Waist Guard of Protection
Heavily reinforced armor favoring Defense.

5

9

38

1

Hacksilver

28300

Shop

5+

10

39

2

Hacksilver

6400

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

4

Mythic War Belt of Clarity
Belt reinforced with layered steel of unknown origin, favoring Cooldown.

5

9

33

20

1

Hacksilver

28300

Mountain Coffin (Return visit)

5+

10

35

21

2

Hacksilver

6400

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

4

Waist Guard of the True Warrior
Reinforced offensive armor of Dwarven-forged steel, favoring Strength.

5

21

31

7

1

Hacksilver

28300

Shop

5+

22

33

8

2

Hacksilver

6400

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

4

Tier 6

STRRUNDEFVITLCKCLD
Mythic Battle Belt of Vigor
Heavily fortified armor favoring Defense.

5

10

36

13

1

Hacksilver

28300

Shop

5+

10

38

15

2

Hacksilver

6400

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

4

War Belt of the World Serpent
Masterfully crafted offensive armor favoring Runic.

5

10

23

32

1

Hacksilver

28300

Hall of Týr Coffin

5+

12

25

34

2

Hacksilver

6400

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

4

Mythic War Belt of Arcane Might
Fortified steel from a Dwarven forge imbues this offensive armor with increases to Runic and Strength.

5

16

16

33

8

1

Hacksilver

28300

Shop

5+

18

18

35

9

2

Hacksilver

6400

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

4

Special Armor

STRRUNDEFVITLCKCLD
Týr’s Lost Unity Belt
Forged from an offering made to Týr. Blessed with Týr’s Luck, this armor favors Defense and Cooldown.Týr’s Luck: Low Perk activation chance to grant a short boost to Strength, Defense, or Runic when damage is taken.

3

3

3

18

2

4

5

1

Hacksilver

15400

Complete Favor: Anatomy of Hope

Offering to Týr

1

Aegir’s Gold

18

4

5

5

25

3

6

7

2

Hacksilver

6400

Aegir’s Gold

22

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

8

5

7

7

32

4

8

9

3

Hacksilver

19500

Hardened Svartalfheim Steel

1

Belt of the Ancients
Reinforced plates imbued with the power of an Ancient’s Heart grants this armor resistance to all Elemental damage.Elemental Shielding: 15% resistance against Frost, Fire, and Seiðr attacks (stacks up to 45%)

3+

6

27

10

1

Hacksilver

9600

Complete Labor: Hearts of Stone

Ancient’s Rubble

8

4

8

32

12

2

Hacksilver

3300

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

2

Ancient’s Rubble

4

5

10

36

16

3

Hacksilver

6400

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

4

Ancient’s Rubble

3

War Belt of the Traveler
Reinforced with battle-hardened metal scraps from the Travelers’ armor. Increases Vitality for warriors strong enough to wear it.

4

7

25

14

1

Hacksilver

12800

Complete Labor: The Road Less Traveled

Traveler’s Grisly Trophy

12

5

9

32

18

2

Hacksilver

6400

Traveler’s Grisly Trophy

12

Solid Svartalfheim Steel

2

6

10

33

21

3

Hacksilver

11250

Traveler’s Grisly Trophy

23

Hardened Svartalfheim Steel

1

Brok’s Royal Dwarven Waist Guard
Legendary Dwarven waist guard of the Dvegræðikr, crafted by Brok. Rare metals found across the Nine Realms favor Vitality and Strength.Raging Fury: Increases the rate at which Rage is gained by 10% (stacks up to 30% max).

6

20

43

5

1

Hacksilver

15400

Complete Favor: Hail to the King

Dragon’s Fury

1

6+

22

48

6

2

Hacksilver

50000

Pristine Scales of the Realm

1

Asgardian Steel

2

7

24

53

8

3

Hacksilver

100000

Pristine Scales of the Realm

1

Mist Echoes

1200

Smoldering Ember

50

Sindri’s Royal Dwarven Waist Guard
Legendary Dwarven waist guard of the Dvegræðikr, crafted by Sindri. Rare metals found across the Nine Realms favor Runic and Cooldown.Frost Mastery: Increases all Frost damage inflicted by 15% (stacks up to 50% max).

6

20

38

5

20

1

Hacksilver

15400

Complete Favor: Hail to the King

Dragon’s Fury

1

6+

24

42

6

22

2

Hacksilver

50000

Pristine Scales of the Realm

1

Asgardian Steel

2

7

28

46

8

24

3

Hacksilver

100000

Pristine Scales of the Realm

1

Mist Echoes

1200

Smoldering Ember

50

Waist Guard of the Valkyrie
A true warrior’s armor, forged of metals from Valhalla. A Valkyrie’s essence favors Runic and Strength.Striking Runic: High Perk activation chance to grant a Blessing of Runic when using a Runic Attack.

6

12

9

42

6

17

1

Alfheim—Valkyrie Olrun

7

16

12

51

8

20

2

Hacksilver

68250

Asgardian Steel

2

Perfect Asgardian Steel

1

8

19

15

63

9

23

3

Hacksilver

110000

Greater Crest of Flame

5

Pristine Scales of the Realm

1

Haze Weave

2

War Belt of Fallen Ash
Armor forged in the Realm of Fire. Upgrade with Smoldering Embers to release its true potential. Retaliation of Fire: Moderate Perk activation chance to inflict concussive Burn damage to nearby enemies when damage is taken. Equip the complete Fallen Ash set to increase chance.

4

7

30

1

Hacksilver

9600

Muspelheim Shop

Smoldering Ember

18

6

14

51

2

Hacksilver

11250

Crest of Flame

13

Smoldering Ember

24

8

20

75

3

Pristine Scales of the Realm

1

Crest of Surtr

4

Aesirbane

1

Smoldering Ember

48

Blazing Magma War Belt
Armor forged in the Realm of Fire. Upgrade with Smoldering Embers to release its true potential.Magma Shield: Moderate Perk activation chance to create a fiery shield that inflicts Burn damage to enemies and prevents interruptions by attacks when damage is taken. Equip the complete Blazing Magma set to increase chance.

4

7

26

16

1

Hacksilver

9600

Muspelheim Shop

Smoldering Ember

18

6

14

40

25

2

Hacksilver

11250

Crest of Flame

13

Smoldering Ember

24

8

20

54

32

3

Pristine Scales of the Realm

1

Crest of Surtr

4

Aesirbane

1

Smoldering Ember

48

Smoldering Brimstone Battle Belt
Armor forged in the Realm of Fire. Upgrade with Smoldering Embers to release its true potential.Aura of Fire: Moderate Perk activation chance to grant Aura of Fire, increasing Strength and restoring a small amount of Health, when damage is taken. Equip the complete Smoldering Brimstone set to increase chance.

4

18

24

4

1

Hacksilver

9600

Muspelheim Shop

Smoldering Ember

18

6

28

38

10

2

Hacksilver

11250

Crest of Flame

13

Smoldering Ember

24

8

37

51

15

3

Pristine Scales of the Realm

1

Crest of Surtr

4

Aesirbane

1

Smoldering Ember

48

Ivaldi’s War Belt of Endless Mist
Mist Echoes imbue this armor with great power, and increases your resistance to the Cursed Mist of Niflheim.Regenerating Essence: Adds a very small amount of constant Health regeneration. (Stacks up to 5 times max.)

7

16

48

21

1

Mist Echoes

825

Complete Favor: Ivaldi’s Protection

Hacksilver

15400

Niflheim Alloy Fragment

3

7+

18

53

23

2

Mist Echoes

1600

Haze Weave

1

8

20

58

25

3

Mist Echoes

2075

Greater Crest of Flame

15

Pristine Dust of the Realm

1

Aesirbane

1

Ivaldi’s War Belt of Cursed Mist
Mist Echoes imbue this armor with great power, and increases your resistance to the Cursed Mist of Niflheim.Regenerating Essence: Adds a very small amount of constant Health regeneration. (Stacks up to 5 times max.)

7

16

34

44

1

Mist Echoes

825

Complete Favor: Ivaldi’s Protection

Hacksilver

15400

Niflheim Alloy Fragment

3

7+

18

36

46

2

Mist Echoes

1600

Haze Weave

1

8

20

40

51

3

Mist Echoes

2075

Greater Crest of Flame

15

Pristine Dust of the Realm

1

Aesirbane

1

Ivaldi’s War Belt of Deadly Mist
Mist Echoes imbue this armor with great power, and increases your resistance to the Cursed Mist of Niflheim.Regenerating Essence: Adds a very small amount of constant Health regeneration. (Stacks up to 5 times max.)

7

24

22

46

12

1

Mist Echoes

825

Complete Favor: Ivaldi’s Protection

Hacksilver

15400

Niflheim Alloy Fragment

3

7+

26

24

48

13

2

Mist Echoes

1600

Haze Weave

1

8

28

26

53

15

3

Mist Echoes

2075

Greater Crest of Flame

15

Pristine Dust of the Realm

1

Aesirbane

1

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